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A Diary Full of Spirit – From Aussie Shores to Asian Streets
Asia, Bali, Brisbane, Japan, Kuala Lumpur, Sharing is Caring, South Korea, Sydney, Taiwan

A Diary Full of Spirit – From Aussie Shores to Asian Streets

  • 5. Mai 2025
Warning: High-proof content – Reading may cause intoxication! Welcome to A Diary Full of Spirit From Aussie Shores to Asian Streets – a forthcoming travel journal chronicling my five-month odyssey...
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Exploring Kobe’s Cocktail Scene – Three Bars That Define Hospitality
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Exploring Kobe’s Cocktail Scene – Three Bars That Define Hospitality

  • 14. März 2025
Kobe, a city celebrated for its breathtaking harbour views and world-class cuisine, is also home to an incredible bar scene that blends tradition with innovation. From a refined sake-focused cocktail...
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Exploring Busan’s Vibrant Bar Scene – Three Unique Spots to Experience
Asia, South Korea

Exploring Busan’s Vibrant Bar Scene – Three Unique Spots to Experience

  • 6. März 2025
Busan, South Korea’s second-largest city, is famous for its stunning beaches, fresh seafood, and lively markets. But as the sun sets, the city transforms into a hub of nightlife, offering...
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Seoul’s Cocktail Culture – From World-Class Bars to Unexpected Discoveries
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Seoul’s Cocktail Culture – From World-Class Bars to Unexpected Discoveries

  • 3. März 2025
This is the final chapter of my Liquid Guide to Seoul—a journey through the city’s most remarkable cocktail spots. With so many great bars to explore, it’s hard to visit...
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Cricket Seoul & Pine & Co. – Two Bars, One Vision | Redefining Seoul’s Cocktail Scene
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Cricket Seoul & Pine & Co. – Two Bars, One Vision | Redefining Seoul’s Cocktail Scene

  • 28. Februar 2025
Seoul’s cocktail scene is a vibrant fusion of innovation and tradition, and my journey led me to two standout bars: Cricket Seoul and Pine & Co. Both are operated by...
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Tradition Meets Innovation – Exploring Gong Gan & Bar Cham in Seoul’s Cocktail Scene
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Tradition Meets Innovation – Exploring Gong Gan & Bar Cham in Seoul’s Cocktail Scene

  • 25. Februar 2025
During my recent stay in Ikseon-dong, I had the pleasure of visiting two remarkable bars that left a lasting impression: Gong Gan and Bar Cham. Both places beautifully encapsulate Seoul’s...
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K-ocktail Culture – How South Korea is Shaking Up the Bar Scene
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K-ocktail Culture – How South Korea is Shaking Up the Bar Scene

  • 23. Februar 2025
Over the past years, South Korea’s bar scene has been growing at an incredible pace, blending creativity, tradition, and innovation. While drinking has always been an essential part of Korean...
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Uncovering Gyeongju’s Best Bars – Where History Meets Hospitality
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Uncovering Gyeongju’s Best Bars – Where History Meets Hospitality

  • 17. Februar 2025
Gyeongju, often called “the museum without walls,” is best known for its ancient tombs, Buddhist relics, and serene landscapes. But beyond the historic sites, I discovered something unexpected—a quietly thriving...
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Kahii Bar in Sydney – Coffee Days Boozy Nights
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Kahii Bar in Sydney – Coffee Days Boozy Nights

  • 12. Februar 2025
Sydney’s cocktail scene is constantly evolving, and one of the most exciting trends in recent years is the rise of tea and coffee-infused cocktails. No longer just supporting ingredients, tea...
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Sydney’s Timeless Tipples – Revisiting Maybe Sammy and Cantina OK! Five Years On
Cantina OK!, Maybe Sammy, Sydney

Sydney’s Timeless Tipples – Revisiting Maybe Sammy and Cantina OK! Five Years On

  • 12. Februar 2025
Like a well-thrown boomerang, I keep coming back to Sydney—year after year, trip after trip. There’s something magnetic about this city, an irresistible pull that always brings me home to...
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Bar Sumi in Sydney – A Personalised Cocktail Experience
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Bar Sumi in Sydney – A Personalised Cocktail Experience

  • 11. Februar 2025
During my recent visit to Bar Sumi, nestled in Regent Place at 501 George Street, Sydney, I was captivated by its intimate ambiance and innovative approach to mixology. The bar...
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Savouring & Sipping in Style – A Culinary and Cocktail Adventure in Bali
Bali

Savouring & Sipping in Style – A Culinary and Cocktail Adventure in Bali

  • 4. Januar 2025
I recently had the immense pleasure of experiencing the extraordinary culinary offerings of Locavore NXT, Herbivore, and Night Rooster in Ubud, Bali. These establishments, part of the Locavore family, exemplify...
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Discovering Kuala Lumpur Through Its Bars
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Discovering Kuala Lumpur Through Its Bars

  • 19. Dezember 2024
A Sip of the City | Discovering Kuala Lumpur Through Its Bars One of the most immersive ways to experience a city is through its bars. Beyond the drinks themselves,...
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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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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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