This was the first longer trip for Seraina and myself after the pandemic. We had planned it for quite a while, but due to possible changes due to the virus and because of visa issue, we literally didn’t know if we could take the trip until the day we left. Costa Rica and Panama had both been on our list both for the nature and beaches as well as for coffee. Before arriving in these countries, however, we spent some time in cold New York City. After a few days, it was time to fly to Costa Rica. The land of pura vida offered beautiful landscapes, beaches and lots of animals. We started in the North and, after visiting the […]

This was the first time I visited Morocco and it was pretty much the first time for me in Africa (besides a trip to Tunisia as a little child). We spent a full week in Marrakech and one day in Essaouira by the coast. The food was excellent (and plates always too big – or too many), the city was beautiful and a little chaotic. We stayed at Riad 42, which was absolutely lovely – the rooms, the rooftop and the whole space was beautiful, the staff super nice and helpful and the breakfast (and dinner) they make was delicious. We would love to go back anytime.

Milan was our first trip after the first lockdown. It’s just a few hours by train from home. We should go more often. Great coffee at Orsonero, natural wines at Enoteca Naturale.

Later than ever, here’s my last year’s flashback in a few pictures. Didn’t take many photos, hardly travelled at all. A weird year, and a tough one to open a café, which is what we did. Previously only roasting coffee as Drip Roasters, we opened the café in March of 2020. Despite a difficult first year, we’re happy the café is still around. We have also managed to grow as a roastery and move to a new, bigger location.   Bern, Switzerland This is where I live (or nearby at least). Due to the pandemic, we spent more time in this beautiful city and in its surroundings in 2020 than ever before.   Gstaad, Switzerland My family has a beautiful […]