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Been There – Belo Horizonte

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Starbucks Been There – Belo Horizonte is a mug for the capital of Minas Gerais state in southeastern Brazil, which stands as one of the country’s first planned cities, founded in 1897 to replace Ouro Preto as the state capital. The city’s name translates to “Beautiful Horizon” in Portuguese, a fitting tribute to its stunning location surrounded by mountains and hills that create a natural amphitheatre. Designed by engineer Aarão Reis, the city was conceived during Brazil’s Republican era as a modern administrative center that could accommodate the growing needs of Minas Gerais.… Read more

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Discovery Series Ornament – Jacksonville

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I have to admit that some of the color combinations from the new series look better than others. The design of the brand-new Discovery Series Ornament – Jacksonville is a great example, where the mix of red, blue, and green just works and makes it appealing, at least to me.

Jacksonville’s rich history spans over 6,000 years, beginning with the Timucua people who originally inhabited the area along the St. Johns River. In 1564, French explorers established Fort Caroline near present-day Jacksonville, creating one of the earliest European settlements in North America and the first Protestant colony in America.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Kunming

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Been There Ornament – Kunming, together with the China country ornament, accompanies the large mug that we’ve reviewed earlier. The symbols of the city we identified were: Stone Forest (Shilin National Park), Western Hills and Dragon Gate, Yuantong Temple, and Golden Temple (Jindian Park). Local dishes to try: Crossing the Bridge Noodles (Guo Qiao Mi Xian), Yunnan Rice Noodles (Mi Xian), and Steam Pot Chicken (Chengdu Ji).… Read more

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Been There – Gold Coast

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Similar to other countries, Australia had quite a few mugs released for its cities and even two versions of the country mug and ornament.

Been There – Gold Coast is a mug for a city located in Queensland, which has grown from a quiet coastal area into one of Australia’s most famous cities. Originally inhabited by the Yugambeh people, the region’s rich culture and traditions date back thousands of years. European settlement began in the 19th century, first as a timber and farming hub before tourism took over in the mid-20th century.… Read more

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Been There – Porto Alegre

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Once again, I have no excuse for delaying my review of this mug, which debuted four years ago.

Been There – Porto Alegre is a mug for a city founded in 1772 by Portuguese settlers from the Azores, becoming an important port and administrative center in southern Brazil. Its strategic position along the Guaíba Lake made it a hub for commerce and immigration throughout the 19th century. The city played a key role in the Ragamuffin War (1835–1845), which shaped local identity and politics.… Read more

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Been There Ornament – Shenyang

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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

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