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
We reviewed the ornament yesterday, let’s do the same for the Discovery Series – Portland mug. Here are more symbols and points of interest from the design of the bigger sibling:
Donuts
Portland is practically synonymous with donuts, thanks to its quirky and creative donut shops. Voodoo Doughnut put the city on the map with its wild toppings and tongue-in-cheek attitude. But locals often favor Blue Star Donuts for its brioche dough and bold flavors like blueberry bourbon basil. Whether you’re craving something bizarre or gourmet, Portland has a donut for it.… 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
As a rule, I am reviewing the mini mug prior to larger mugs. Let’s do the same for the Discovery Series Ornament – Portland.
Portland, Oregon, was founded in 1845 and quickly grew as a key port city thanks to its location near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. Originally a timber town, it became known for shipping, railroads, and later, progressive urban planning. Its name was decided by a coin toss between two settlers – one from Portland, Maine, and the other from Boston.… 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
The mini version of the Discovery Series – Philadelphia mug features cheesesteak, Rocky, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, and Philadelphia’s skyline in its design. The big mug has them as well, plus some extra symbols and points of interest of the city:
– The Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of the largest and most renowned art museums in the country. Its iconic front steps became famous thanks to the movie Rocky, attracting visitors who sprint to the top for a photo.… Read more
