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Returning to Budapest – A Sip at Bar Elysian where Sustainability Meets Cocktail Artistry
Budapest, Central Europe

Returning to Budapest – A Sip at Bar Elysian where Sustainability Meets Cocktail Artistry

  • 19. Oktober 2025
You know about my love stories with bars — and how they tend to pull me back to places that leave a mark. When I heard that Máté Szabó, whom...
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Bratislava – The Hidden Gem of the Danube is becoming a Cosmopolitan Cocktail Culture
Bratislava, Central Europe

Bratislava – The Hidden Gem of the Danube is becoming a Cosmopolitan Cocktail Culture

  • 26. September 2025
After my delicious adventure at Alma in Prague, I continued my journey to Bratislava. A comfortable four-hour train ride later, I arrived in a city that’s often overlooked but full...
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Alma in Prague | A Multi-Zoned Playground for Culinary Minds
Prag

Alma in Prague | A Multi-Zoned Playground for Culinary Minds

  • 5. September 2025
My alcoholiday begins in Prague, where Gothic spires meet Art Nouveau elegance and centuries of history swirl in the air like an aromatic mist. Wandering the cobbled alleys of Nové...
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From Platform to Pour | An Alcoholiday Through Central Europe
Bratislava, Budapest, Central Europe, Prag

From Platform to Pour | An Alcoholiday Through Central Europe

  • 21. August 2025
Every city has a story, and I uncover it – one bar at a time. To me, bars are not merely places to drink; they’re living rooms of the city,...
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Sip by Sip | Taiwan’s Cocktail Culture: A Global Ascent
Sip by Sip | My Cocktail Journey Through Taiwan, Taiwan

Sip by Sip | Taiwan’s Cocktail Culture: A Global Ascent

  • 19. Juli 2025
From quiet alleys in Tainan to speakeasies behind vending machines in Taichung and award-winning bars in Taipei, Taiwan’s cocktail scene has emerged as one of the most exciting in Asia—subtle,...
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Sip by Sip | Taipei Nights and Creative Spirits
Sip by Sip | My Cocktail Journey Through Taiwan, Taiwan

Sip by Sip | Taipei Nights and Creative Spirits

  • 14. Juli 2025
Taipei, Taiwan’s dynamic capital, is a city of contrasts that somehow coexist in perfect balance. Ancient temples sit quietly beside high-rise towers, night markets bustle just steps from Michelin-starred dining,...
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Sip by Sip | Taichung’s Quiet Confidence and Creative Spirits
Sip by Sip | My Cocktail Journey Through Taiwan, Taiwan

Sip by Sip | Taichung’s Quiet Confidence and Creative Spirits

  • 3. Juli 2025
Centrally located and often called the “Heart of Taiwan,” Taichung has long flown under the radar—neither as fast-paced as Taipei nor as relaxed as Tainan. But spend a little time...
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Sip by Sip | Tainan – Taiwan’s Ancient Capital, Modern Cocktail Haven
Sip by Sip | My Cocktail Journey Through Taiwan, Taiwan

Sip by Sip | Tainan – Taiwan’s Ancient Capital, Modern Cocktail Haven

  • 29. Juni 2025
Tainan, Taiwan’s oldest city and former capital, is a mesmerising blend of cultural heritage, ancient temples, vibrant street art, and legendary street food. As I wandered through its labyrinthine alleys,...
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Sip by Sip | Cocktails, Culture, and Kaohsiung’s Creative Spirit
Sip by Sip | My Cocktail Journey Through Taiwan, Taiwan

Sip by Sip | Cocktails, Culture, and Kaohsiung’s Creative Spirit

  • 23. Juni 2025
Taiwan has long held a special place in my heart. It’s a country that gently pulls you in with its layered flavours, deep traditions, and quiet moments of beauty—and never...
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Inside Tokyo’s Bar High Five –  An Enduring Legacy of Craft and Hospitality
Asia, Japan

Inside Tokyo’s Bar High Five – An Enduring Legacy of Craft and Hospitality

  • 8. Juni 2025
Tokyo, a city perpetually at the vanguard of global culinary and beverage trends, boasts a bar scene that continues to capture international acclaim. Its unwavering dedication to precision, artistry, and...
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Three Bars, One Story | Tasting Japan’s Liquid Culture
Asia, Japan

Three Bars, One Story | Tasting Japan’s Liquid Culture

  • 1. Juni 2025
What do I really look for when I step into a bar? Sure, I want a delicious drink. But more than that, I’m after something that lingers – a spark...
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Fukuoka’s Finest – Sebek and Kurayoshi
Asia, Japan

Fukuoka’s Finest – Sebek and Kurayoshi

  • 21. Mai 2025
Kyushu, the third largest of Japan’s main islands, is a land of dramatic landscapes and rich cultural heritage. As I travelled through its volcanic peaks, misty mountains and sun-warmed coastlines,...
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Yakoboku – A Quiet Masterpiece in Kumamoto
Asia, Japan

Yakoboku – A Quiet Masterpiece in Kumamoto

  • 13. Mai 2025
While travelling through Kyushu, the third largest of Japan’s main islands, I found myself drawn not only to its dramatic landscapes—volcanic peaks, misty mountains, and sun-warmed coastlines—but also to a...
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alexandra_barstalker

My private diary of the world’s best bars.
High spirits, niche spots & pure craft.
Honesty over Hype.
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Some bars become favourites. Others become somethi Some bars become favourites. Others become something more. @bar.prep in Gyeongju is one of those places for me. A comfortable counter overlooking an ancient tomb paired with thoughtful, beautifully balanced drinks. But what stays with me most is the strong female energy, the warmth, the teamwork and the conversations that pick up where we left off. I don’t write bar reviews. I write love letters to bars and the people who make them special. And Prep is a very personal one. Come along for a sip or two. Read the full story in my K-Pour Chronicles on barstalker.de
Thank you so much 💕 @like.park @gajigaji_1 

#seriousbarstalking #craftcocktails #KoreanBarScene #hospitality
Sometimes the quietest bars leave the strongest im Sometimes the quietest bars leave the strongest impression. Bar Sozi in Daegu surprised me with its serene atmosphere and thoughtful tea-inspired cocktails. A beautiful reminder that a bar concept is more than what’s in the glass. It’s about how a place makes you feel. More in my K-Pour Chronicles on barstalker.de 🇰🇷

#seriousbarstalking #DaeguBars #TeaCocktails #koreanbarscene
Some bars build their identity around elaborate co Some bars build their identity around elaborate concepts. Others simply know exactly what they want to be. At @bar_soodam in Daegu, it’s about whisky, classic drinks, a Japanese-inspired atmosphere and calm, professional hospitality. Nothing needs to shout for attention. And perhaps that’s the point.
A few thoughts from my visit to Soodam — and more from my Korean bar journey — now on Barstalker. 🇰🇷 Read the full story on barstalker.de
Thank you @bartenderkhai for the warm welcome.
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#seriousbarstalking  #Daegu #DaeguBars #ClassicCocktails #whiskybar
Back in Daegu, back at Bar Sisu. Some bars you vis Back in Daegu, back at Bar Sisu. Some bars you visit once. Others become a reason to return. @bar_sisu was already one of those places for me — so of course, this is where my second Daegu bar adventure had to begin. An old favourite, new discoveries, and a city I’ve grown unexpectedly fond of. The next chapter of my Korean Bar Adventures is now on Barstalker.de

#Daegu #KoreaBars #seriousbarstalking #cocktailbars #cocktailculture
From Busan, the K-Pour Chronicles continue to Ulsa From Busan, the K-Pour Chronicles continue to Ulsan — a city of shipyards, Hyundai, whales… and a small bar. @bar.aviary is intimate, whisky-minded and quietly confident. No need to shout, no need to overcomplicate things — just carefully crafted, flavourful drinks in a tiny space that feels almost like the opposite of the enormous industrial city outside.
Sometimes the smaller stops in between are exactly what make a journey interesting. The new story is now on Barstalker. 🥃
#seriousbarstalking #Ulsan #UlsanBars #KoreanCocktails #koreanbarscene @attadrink
Some bars you discover. Others you return to. Almo Some bars you discover. Others you return to.
Almost one year later, I’m back @makezero.bar in Busan — and once again reminded why this is one of those places I keep coming back to. This time, I caught the last days of the summer menu. Seasonal ingredients, quiet creativity, beautifully balanced drinks — always rooted in that wonderful Make Zero philosophy: from nature to glass. And perfect timing, because the autumn menu arrives next week. A beautiful bar, warm hospitality and a place that never needs to shout to leave an impression. If you’re drinking your way through Busan, Make Zero should not be missed.
🍸 My full story about Make Zero on barstalker.de
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#bartenderslife #seriousbarstalking #BusanBars #KoreanCocktailCulture #mixology
Slow down. Have a drink. Listen. 🎶🍸 @slomo.hifi.ba Slow down. Have a drink. Listen. 🎶🍸
@slomo.hifi.bar in HafenCity, vinyl takes centre stage — so much so that even the cocktail shaker stays quiet. Pre-batched drinks, serious sound and Japanese listening-bar inspiration.
Discover SLOMO and my full Hamburg drinking trail on barstalker.de | Link in Profile
#seriousbarstalking #ListeningBar #HamburgBars #HafenCity #vinylculture
Neighbourhood bar. Serious skills. No big fuss. @n Neighbourhood bar. Serious skills. No big fuss. @nou7bar in Winterhude, classic cocktails meet Asian flavours, clever technique and genuinely warm hospitality. High standards without the Gedöns. Discover NOU 7 and my full Hamburg drinking trail on barstalker.de | Link in Profile
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#seriousbarstalking #HamburgBars #Winterhude #cocktailculture
At Nick & Nora in Hamburg, I came for the cocktail At Nick & Nora in Hamburg, I came for the cocktails, vinyl and beautiful atmosphere — and found something I didn’t expect: Mohngeist, created with Freimeisterkollektiv, sitting on the back bar. One discovery turned into a conversation, a very personal cocktail and an evening to remember. Sometimes the best bar stories aren’t the ones you plan. Read the full Nick & Nora story as part of my Hamburg Barstalker journey on barstalker.de | link in profile
@nickandnora.bar @freimeisterkollektiv
The Hamburg story continues 🍸 Next stop: @theloca The Hamburg story continues 🍸 
Next stop: @thelocal.bar — where an extraordinary counter, beautifully clear drinks and warm hospitality quietly ruined all my sensible plans for an early night. I came for a drink. I stayed for quite a few more. And a final Bamboo unexpectedly took me all the way back to Japan. Sometimes a bar just lives up to its name. Full story now on barstalker.de | Link in Profile
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The Hamburg story continues… 🍸 Next stop: @collab_ The Hamburg story continues… 🍸 Next stop: @collab_bar A few steps below St. Pauli, an unusual counter, the idea of Equal Drinking — and the unexpected joy of finding a familiar face behind the bar. Sometimes you discover someone new. Sometimes you find someone again. My full story is now on barstalker.de | link in profile
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#seriousbarstalking #HamburgBars #StPauli #CocktailCulture
Some bars sit on your list for far too long. Barte Some bars sit on your list for far too long. Bartender friends kept telling me: “You’ll love Bā Nomu.” They were right. Bold East-meets-West flavours, a wonderfully low counter made for conversation, and warm hospitality that made me stay longer than planned. My favourite? The beautifully fragrant Sake House Sour. I should have listened sooner. 🍸 More about Bā Nomu and my Hamburg bar adventures on barstalker.de | link in bio
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