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Café in Lausanne : 5th edition of the café crawl

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Café in Lausanne : 5th edition of the café crawl

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And here begins a new roasted adventure in Lausanne after our Geneva escapade during the last café crawl.

By now, you probably know the drill: my friend Sophie and I spend a Saturday hopping from café to café around the Vaud capital, sipping coffee at each stop. It’s not just about trying local caffeine. However, we never say no to a good espresso — it’s more about soaking in the vibe of each place, discovering hidden gems, chatting with passionate baristas, and experiencing the city through a warm and aromatic lens.

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Café in Geneva: 4th edition of the café crawl

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Café in Geneva: 4th edition of the café crawl

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Ah, Geneva. The city of Calvin, diplomats, banks, and, apparently, cosy little cafés. For this fourth edition of the café crawl, we decided to take on a challenge: relocating our caffeinated “marathon” to a city I have no emotional attachment to. Spoiler alert: that didn’t change. But the mission was clear—hunt for good coffee, wherever possible. Train boarded at 09:55 from Vevey, destination Cornavin. Mood: motivated, but sceptical.

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Café in Lausanne: 3rd edition of the café crawl

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Café in Lausanne: 3rd edition of the café crawl

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As you’re beginning to know, I have a passion as an intrepid explorer for unearthing the caffeine gems of Lausanne. And this year, 2024, my coffee radar went into overdrive with several addresses in my sights, having spent a few months in German-speaking Switzerland.

So I got my faithful sidekick on board to participate in the third edition of our now famous caféthon. Fuelled by the prospect of discovering new havens in Lausanne, we immersed ourselves in the bustle of the capital’s streets on a sunny Saturday in February.

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Café in Lausanne: 2nd edition of the café crawl

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Café in Lausanne: 2nd edition of the café crawl

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Ah, coffee! That aromatic beverage awakens our senses and gives us the boost we need to face the day. My favourite drink. In all its guises. In Lausanne, coffee (and the café) is more than just a morning drink/place; it’s a way of life, an experience in its own right.

Imagine strolling along the old town’s cobbled streets, with only the alluring aroma of freshly brewed coffee for company. You stop in front of a little café on the corner, drawn by the murmur of lively conversation and the clinking of cups. It’s enough almost to make me leave my beloved Vevey to experience this passion for coffee daily.

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Skopje, the dashing kitsch capital of North Macedonia

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Skopje, the dashing kitsch capital of North Macedonia

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I can’t thank my friend Viktoria enough for showing me a part of her country, North Macedonia, and its capital Skopje.

It all started when she told us that to celebrate her thirtieth birthday, she would organize a party in her home country, Northern Macedonia.

Not going to lie, I took the opportunity to celebrate my friend, of course, but also to discover a country that was still totally unknown to me. Various twists and turns in planning this escapade made me couple this trip with the discovery of the capital of Kosovo – Priština (remember my wish to visit the European capitals before my 30th birthday).

This post tells the story of my discovery of Skopje, the country’s capital, with my friend Viktoria, one of her childhood friends living in the Macedonian capital, a Swiss friend of Viktoria’s family and (suspense) my dad. I was talking about twists and turns, and my dad was one of them. I was delighted to discover these two countries with him.  

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