Been There Ornament – Shenyang comes in a set of two, together with the China ornament. Similarly to the bigger mug, it showcases these symbols of the city in the design: Marshal Zhang Mansion, The Mukden Palace, Beiling Park, Zhongjie Walking Street, Laobian Dumplings, The Four Bowl Set, and Fa’s Twisted Roll… Read more
Been There Ornament – Changsha comes with the red string and is in a set with the country mini mug. I reviewed the design of the bigger mug here.… Read more
This is the set of Been There Ornament – Wuhan and China country ornament. I made a review of the bigger mug here.… Read more
Been There – Icon of the Seas is the mug for the largest cruise ship in history. Measuring 1,198 feet long and weighing over 250,800 gross tons, this engineering giant can carry more than 7,600 passengers and 2,350 crew. Powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) and six multi-fuel engines, it combines sustainability with raw scale. The ship is divided into eight distinct “neighbourhoods,” each packed with immersive attractions, food venues, and themed environments.
Attractions of the ship:
– Surfside is a neighbourhood built entirely for young families.… Read more
Here are some photos of the Starbucks Been There – Florianopolis mug that a friend shared with me.
Florianópolis, the capital of the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina, has a rich and unique history. Originally inhabited by the Carijó people, the area later attracted Portuguese settlers in the 16th century. The city was officially founded in 1726 under the name Desterro and became a key port and colonial settlement. In 1894, the name was changed to Florianópolis in honor of Marshal Floriano Peixoto, the second president of Brazil.… Read more
Been There Ornament – Lijiang is an addition to the big mug that I’ve added to the list earlier this week.… Read more
As with other Chinese mini mugs, the Been There Ornament – Ningbo is paired with a China ornament in the set. Here’s the review of the larger mug.… Read more
Starbucks Been There – Lijiang is the final China mug I was missing from the site. If you’re looking for the full list, it’s now complete.
Lijiang, located in Yunnan province in southwestern China, has a history stretching back more than 800 years. Originally a crucial stop along the ancient Tea Horse Road, it became the center of the Naxi ethnic group and their unique Dongba culture. The city’s old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves centuries-old architecture, waterways, and cobbled streets that survived both war and earthquakes.… Read more
It wasn’t easy to track down a photo of the elusive Been There – Ningbo mug. And this image only shows the front – never mind the other sides. If you happen to have the mug, I’d truly appreciate it if you could share some pictures..
Ningbo, whose name means “calm waves,” sits on the coastal plain of the Yong River in Zhejiang Province and has been an active port since ancient times. Archaeological finds like the Hemudu Neolithic Culture reveal human settlement here as early as 7,000 years ago and a pioneering history of rice cultivation.… Read more
This tiny Been There Ornament – Hefei is almost a complete copy of the bigger mug that was added to the site earlier.… Read more
