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Bakeries in France: Where Every Crumb Tells a Story
There are many good reasons to visit France: historic castles, world-famous museums, charming villages, and landscapes that seem designed for postcards. But one of the best reasons? It's probably waiting just around the corner from your hotel right now, filling the morning air with an aroma so intoxicating—warm bread, melted butter, caramelized sugar fills the air all around the neighborhood. When I was in France, it seemed like there was a bakery every couple of blocks each
Brad Kaplan
Jul 263 min read


Portugal: Pastel de Nata and Monastic Baking Secrets
When walking along the rugged shores of the Iberian Peninsula, debarking an Atlantic cruise ship, or joining an architecture tour of Lisbon’s winding streets, it won’t take long before you hear them. The lilting melodies of Portuguese Fado music. The colorful clinks of traditional blue- and-white azulejo ceramic tiles.
Brad Kaplan
Jul 263 min read


Exploring the Bakeries of Italy: History Tells The Story
Italian food is known worldwide for its delicious taste, but did you know that Italy’s pastry shops and bakeries are rich in history too? Italy’s history can be traced through its pastries, from Sicily to the Alps. Italian pastries vary from region to region and carry stories from throughout Italy’s history. The Italian pastry shop, or pasticceria, is iconic.
Brad Kaplan
Jul 264 min read


Vienna's Bakery History
Experience Vienna's famous coffee house culture and dive into a world of aromatic coffee and fluffy Viennese pastries. UNESCO has awarded Vienna's coffee house culture the status of "Intangible Cultural Heritage", because it offers much more than just drinking coffee. It's a feeling. It's an experience all around amazing desserts.
Brad Kaplan
Jul 263 min read


The Ultimate Coffee Lover's Travel Guide for Unforgettable Adventures
Coffee is more than just a drink for many travelers. It’s a way to connect with new places, cultures, and people. If you love coffee and want to make it a key part of your travel experience, this guide will help you plan trips that go beyond flights and hotels. You’ll discover how to find historic cafés, join food tours, explore local markets, and even bring home coffee beans as souvenirs. Plus, you’ll learn how to use coffee breaks to slow down and enjoy your journey more fu
Brad Kaplan
Jul 53 min read


Olympia + the Tzatziki Lesson: When History Meets a Kitchen
The drive to Olympia is one of those underrated travel moments that quietly becomes a highlight. Leaving the busy streets behind, the landsc
Brad Kaplan
Mar 203 min read


🍽 Dinner with the Giants: EMRJ Lego Man Takes on Fine Dining
Dressing for Dinner—Miniature-Style It was formal night aboard the Princess cruise ship, and while most guests were straightening bow ties and adjusting gowns, EMRJ Lego Man was dealing with a far more pressing problem: keeping his sticker tuxedo from peeling off in the Caribbean humidity. Thankfully, he managed to “secure” a formal outfit before the trip. His traveling companion (me), however, was not so lucky—we were far from a matching pair. Still, he remained determined.
Brad Kaplan
Nov 19, 20253 min read


🧳 Meet EMRJ Travel’s Newest (and Smallest) Team Member: Lego Man on the Move!
EMRJ Travel Lego man will be exploring all types of amazing places over the next 12 months 🌍 Say Hello to Lego Man — The World’s...
Brad Kaplan
Oct 10, 20252 min read
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