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How To Order A Pizza/Beer/Taxi/Coffee in 15 Different Languages

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No matter where you head for your next holiday, you can be sure there will be no issues communicating with locals.

This is because a lot of countries around the world speak English. In fact, according to Wikipedia, English is the third largest language by number of native speakers in the world. If you take into account non-native speakers, it becomes the second largest.

This is obviously very helpful, especially if you’re travelling to countries very different to where you call home. However, it of course, means that you are very unlikely to make the effort to learn another language.

This lack of effort on the part of British and North American tourists is often interpreted as being rude in certain countries.

The assumption that locals will know English is a reasonable one. However, the expectation is something which understandably can seem rude to those who are already making an effort.

A great example can be seen in this article from the Telegraph. It explains why much of the British Expat community in Spain tends not to bother learning Spanish.

How To Order A Pizza/Beer/Taxi/Coffee in 15 Different Languages

It’s for this reason that before we head off on our next holiday, we should at least learn a few important things.

A great place to start is with common phrases you’re likely to use whilst away. You can find a number of great examples in a new infographic from silverdoorapartments.com.

It’s called ‘How To Order A Beer/Pizza/Taxi/Coffee In 15 Different Languages Around The World’. You can take a look for yourself below this post.

As infographics go, this one really does what it says on the tin. It covers languages from a number of popular destinations including Spanish, Italian and French. On top of this, it offers some for the more adventurous traveller, including Japanese and Russian.

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Around The World In 16 Winter Warmers [Infographic]

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There’s no getting around the fact that winter is finally upon us. Once the temperature is cooler and the days become shorter, we find ourselves turning from the pleasures of summer to the comforts which will keep the chill at bay.

As soon as the temperature drops, there is something a lot less appealing about light summer meals. Instead, we replace them with heavy, warming foods like stews, pies and roast dinners.

Hot Drinks

We do the same with our hot drinks. The lemonades and ice teas don’t seem very appealing when the cold arrives, so we turn to hot drinks instead.

Coffee, tea and the occasional hot chocolate become commonplace at work, at home and pretty much everywhere else to give us that welcome fuzzy feeling.

Somewhat surprisingly, despite the coffee revolution which has swept the face of the Earth several times in the last few years, tea is still the most popular beverage according to National Geographic. 

It’s fair to say that despite the obvious variations of coffee and tea, there’s actually not much choice, especially in comparison with refreshing summer drinks.

However, this isn’t entirely true. There are actually many delicious hot drinks from around the world which many of us are missing out on.

Around The World In 16 Winter Warmers

The people at citybaseapartments.com have created a taste bud tingling infographic which offers up a number of tasty alternative from around the world.

It’s called ‘Around The World In 16 Winter Warmers’ and has drinks ranging from Canada to Colombia, India to Ireland and Sweden to South Africa.

This infographic is packed with plenty of drinks you won’t have tried or maybe even heard of. However, you absolutely have to try them!

There’s also plenty that you can spice up for the adults by adding certain alcoholic drinks to give you that extra added cozy feeling on chilly nights. 

Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at the infographic below and go try some of these out yourself!

Around The World In 16 Winter Warmers – An infographic by the team at Citybase Apartments

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11 TV & Film Coffee Shops You Can Visit For Real [Infographic]

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Wherever you travel around the world, no matter how far or how exotic, from time to time you need to check back in with the basics: a cup of coffee, some WiFi, perhaps even a slice of pie. This needn’t be a mundane moment in your otherwise thrilling trip, however, as many of the most desirable cities are host to iconic coffee shops that you’ll recognize from perhaps your favourite TV shows and movies. These quiet moments when you catch your breath in the middle of an adventurous day can form at least a classic Instagram moment – and at best, a memorable pilgrimage to the regular haunt of your big screen heroes.

Paris, for example, is home to Café des 2 Moulins, Amélie’s workplace in the movie that bears her name, and one of the loveliest and most iconic of all cafés from the big screen and beyond. So desirable is this destination, the owners had to change the chairs outside the café when fans kept repeatedly stealing them. Of course, another perk to coffee here is the French cuisine: you’ll want to grab something sweet to go with it, just to stay in character.

You’ll likewise find quality among the reflected glamour at Regency Café in Pimlico, London. Early Daniel Craig vehicle ‘Layer Cake’ may not be the most memorable of mockney crime capers, but you can at least be assured that Regency boasts the title of London’s 5th best restaurant. Its authentic décor will complete the London experience, so be sure to head to South West London when you’re in need of a British cuppa.

Whether it’s big movie moments you crave, or the reassuring regularity of your favourite TV show’s regular coffee shop, there’s a place for you. Check out this new infographic for a rundown of some of the most famous screen coffee shops and where to find them.

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Infographic by: https://www.darwinescapes.co.uk/2016/07/11-film-tv-coffee-shops-can-visit-real/

 

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Popular Coffee Cream Brulee by Country and The Way It Is Served

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Coffee has been known as favorite beverage since many years ago. In many countries, coffee is served in different ways. In Indonesia, for instance, coffee is most commonly served in black with the addition of white sugar. In some countries, coffee is served with cream or milk. If you are a coffee lover, you need to know many kinds of coffee served in some countries. If you want to have a trip someday, you can try each famous popular coffee in some countries. You will be able to experience the fantastic taste of coffee from many countries.

Coffee Served in Some Countries

Coffee is a good option to accompany you while sitting at the back patio after work. However, the way it is served in your country may be different from it is in another country. The following are some example:

Shangri-La serving up high tea the way the Brits intended

… the “Coco”, with a delicate coconut biscuit, kalamansi lime curd, topped with ginger and coriander-infused pineapple; and the “Café au Lait”, with vanilla mascarpone cream, a coffee cream brulee centre, white chocolate flakes and coffee soaked sponge.

The United States
In the United States, coffee cream brulee is the most famous one. It was first made by Chef Ramsay, a famous celebrity chef from America. This coffee is made from black coffee and cream. The cream is the quarter of the black coffee. Then it is shaken until thicken. After that, yolk and vanilla are added on top of it. Then it is heated using blowtorch until you see crust on the cup. This coffee is perfect for those who like to experience the new taste of coffee. You can eat the crust first and then drink the coffee inside.

coffee cream brulee

Spain
The famous coffee in Spain is called Cafe Bombon. It is made from the combination of espresso and milk. It is modified version of the coffee from many countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Italy
Italy is famous for its cafe latte. This coffee is made from espresso and cream. The cream is the half of the espresso. Besides in Italy, the coffee is also famous in many countries around the world. Moreover, it has always been in the list of favorite beverages in exclusive coffee shops around the world.

Ireland
Ireland has been known for its Irish coffee. Actually, it is more like cocktail than coffee. This is a combination of thick black coffee, whiskey, cream, and brown sugar. This coffee is usually served with cinnamon and whipping cream and frequently served in cocktail glass because it is more like cocktail and ideal for cocktail party. The recipe is found by Joseph Sheridan, the head of chefs in one of famous restaurants in Ireland.

Indonesia
In Indonesia, there are many kinds of coffee, such as Sumatra coffee, Java coffee, Bali coffee, and Sulawesi coffee. Each coffee has its own unique flavor. Mostly, coffee in Indonesia is served in black with the addition of white sugar. Some are served with milk. Coffee in Indonesia has been famous and is exported to Japan and USA.

There are still many more coffees around the world. Coffee is not only about the beverage, but also about the culture of the people. You can learn the culture of a country by means of coffee drinking habit. Coffee has been a companion. Some people drink coffee because of personal preference, some other because of coffee drinking culture to socialize with others, and some others because of lifestyle.