Been There – Montreal

Starbucks Been There Montreal mug is finally in town! I have to admit I was wrong about the design of this particular mug. It looks so much better in reality. It looks amazing. I really like it.
The full review will come soon, but for now, I can tell you, I don’t see Notre-Dame Basilica, which I find weird. Nonetheless there are so many other things to discover on this mug. Stay tuned.
As a bonus, the photo of Montreal and Quebec together:
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You Are Here – Krakow

YAH mugs are still in demand in Europe. Brand new release, Starbucks You Are Here Krakow is another example.
From the mug:
Kraków Cloth Hall – was once a major centre of international trade. It is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1978.
St. Mary’s Basilica – one of the best examples of Polish Gothic architecture. Probably the most interesting detail here – its towers are of a different design and height.
Kraków Barbican – a fortified outpost once connected to the city walls
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You Are Here – Guilin

Starbucks You Are Here Guilin. This city is located on the banks of Li River, on the South of China. Due to the large number of fragrant sweet osmanthus trees, the city got its name, which means “Forest of Sweet Osmanthus”. Famous karst mountains surrounding Li River were placed on the front of the mug. These are formed when soluble bedrock dissolves, from the top down through receding waters and rains. The softer rock eroded more quickly, leaving hardier pinnacles to stand tall in resistance.… Read more

You Are Here – Zhuhai

Starbucks You Are Here Zhuhai is the sixth mug from the new Chinese releases. This city is one of the main tourist destinations in China. That is why it is sometimes called the Chinese Riviera. You can see The New Yuan Ming Palace on the mug, which is a partial reconstruction of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing. In 2014 Zhuhai was named the most livable city in China by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.… Read more

You Are Here – Fuzhou

Starbucks You Are Here Fuzhou mug is yet another recent release from China. I’ve noticed the Starbucks store on the mug and decided to look for pictures of those in Fuzhou. And I have to tell you, this city has some pretty cool Starbucks cafes I’ve seen so far. I am sure these are even better looking in person.… Read more

You Are Here – Changchun

Starbucks You Are Here Changchun is the third Chinese mug from the recent wave of releases I am adding to the site.
Changchun – is the largest industrial, educational, scientific and transportation hub in Northeast China. It is known as China’s “City of Automobiles”, as the industrial city with a particular focus on the automotive sector. Interesting fact, the name of the city means “long spring” in Chinese. … Read more

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