Been There – Sydney

Starbucks Been There Sydney is a mug for the capital of New South Wales that was established as a British penal colony in 1788. It was named after Thomas Townshend, Lord Sydney, the British Home Secretary who authorized the colony’s establishment. Long before that, the area was home to the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, whose connection to the land spans over 60,000 years. Today, remnants of this Indigenous heritage sit alongside colonial landmarks, modern architecture, and global influences. Sydney’s layered past shapes its identity as one of the world’s most iconic harbor cities.… Read more

Been There – Brasília

Starbucks Been There – Brasília mug was released quite a while ago, and it remains widely available in stores.

Brasília wasn’t born organically like most capitals – it was imagined, designed, and raised from the ground in the middle of Brazil. Inaugurated in 1960 under President Juscelino Kubitschek, it was built to move the capital from coastal Rio de Janeiro to a more central location, spurring internal development. The city’s name simply reflects its role: the capital of Brazil – Brasília.… Read more

Been There – Navigator of the Seas

Been There – Navigator of the Seas is a mug for a Voyager-class cruise ship built by Kværner Masa-Yards in Turku, Finland, and launched in 2002 for Royal Caribbean International. At the time of its debut, it was one of the largest cruise ships in the world, measuring 1,020 feet in length and boasting a gross tonnage of over 139,000. Powered by six Wärtsilä diesel engines and equipped with Azipod propulsion, the ship is designed for both efficiency and stability across open waters.… Read more

Been There – Kumamoto

Been There – Kumamoto seems to be the last mug from Japan that was missing on the site. It was released four years ago, so I am happy to finally add it.

Kumamoto, located on Japan’s Kyushu island, has a rich and resilient history centred around its iconic Kumamoto Castle. Built in the early 1600s by the feudal lord Kato Kiyomasa, the castle became a symbol of military strength and architectural ingenuity, featuring complex defensive designs. During the late Edo period, Kumamoto served as a key stronghold for the Hosokawa clan, who governed the region for over 200 years.… Read more

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