Comments for almost fearless http://almostfearless.com travel + writing + baby (?) Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:29:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Stephanie - The Travel Chica http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29874 Stephanie - The Travel Chica Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:29:18 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29874 Love that photo of Cole yawning. I have never been a fan of Starbucks coffee, but while traveling in Latin America, I have begun to appreciate a place that will always have a comfortable feel and decent coffee (the kind that does not come in power form in a packet). With Starbucks, I always know what I'm getting. Love that photo of Cole yawning. I have never been a fan of Starbucks coffee, but while traveling in Latin America, I have begun to appreciate a place that will always have a comfortable feel and decent coffee (the kind that does not come in power form in a packet).

With Starbucks, I always know what I’m getting.

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by egrisel (@egrisel) http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29871 egrisel (@egrisel) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:56:56 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29871 Starbucks in Beijing http://t.co/0Krc8hC6 (via @summify) Starbucks in Beijing http://t.co/0Krc8hC6 (via @summify)

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Josh Chandler http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29870 Josh Chandler Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:49:47 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29870 Christine, it amazes me just how different Starbucks is around the world. I really like the design for the sugar packets you got a photo of! Christine, it amazes me just how different Starbucks is around the world. I really like the design for the sugar packets you got a photo of!

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by (@GlobalBasecamps) (@GlobalBasecamps) http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29867 (@GlobalBasecamps) (@GlobalBasecamps) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:01:09 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29867 Starbucks in #Beijing: http://t.co/D2BBMj1e via @almostfearless Starbucks in #Beijing: http://t.co/D2BBMj1e via @almostfearless

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Christine Gilbert http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29864 Christine Gilbert Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:58:06 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29864 I live in Beijing now! I live in Beijing now!

]]> Comment on The Great Internet Opt-Out by Eric http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/19/the-great-internet-opt-out/#comment-29863 Eric Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:49:27 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7421#comment-29863 grooveshark.com has basically any song available to listen to for free. Most record companies are for this service, with a handful being against it. grooveshark.com has basically any song available to listen to for free. Most record companies are for this service, with a handful being against it.

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Courtney http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29862 Courtney Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:36:21 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29862 Oooh I just learned how to make invert syrup. What makes it different from simple syrup is you add acid (citric acid or cream of tartar) to the sugar and water mixture. It mixes and holds up better than simple syrup, probably why it's in packets. Oooh I just learned how to make invert syrup. What makes it different from simple syrup is you add acid (citric acid or cream of tartar) to the sugar and water mixture. It mixes and holds up better than simple syrup, probably why it’s in packets.

]]> Comment on Winter at the Summer Palace by carolina http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/19/winter-at-the-summer-palace/#comment-29861 carolina Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:17:29 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7362#comment-29861 Awesome shot Christine. He looks awesome!!! Awesome shot Christine. He looks awesome!!!

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by JustWilliam http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29860 JustWilliam Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:59:20 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29860 Please help me here -- what does this have to do with Thailand? Please help me here — what does this have to do with Thailand?

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Patricia GW (@Patricia_GW) http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29859 Patricia GW (@Patricia_GW) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:53:47 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29859 Starbucks in Beijing: http://t.co/gO8DHEit via @almostfearless Starbucks in Beijing: http://t.co/gO8DHEit via @almostfearless

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Patricia GW http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29856 Patricia GW Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:53:09 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29856 Cole looks like the Stay-Puft marshmallow man in his little coat - so cute! In Paris, the only people I saw at Starbucks were expats and tourists. I think it was one of the many things one does in Paris that is akin to stamping "American!" in red letters on your forehead. But Starbucks was the only place with takeaway coffee. Cole looks like the Stay-Puft marshmallow man in his little coat – so cute! In Paris, the only people I saw at Starbucks were expats and tourists. I think it was one of the many things one does in Paris that is akin to stamping “American!” in red letters on your forehead. But Starbucks was the only place with takeaway coffee.

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Atlas Sliced http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29857 Atlas Sliced Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:42:23 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29857 Yep! Can't wait for McDonald's in India. The menu is so different! Yep! Can’t wait for McDonald’s in India. The menu is so different!

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Andi of My Beautiful Adventures http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29854 Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:25:00 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29854 Cole passed out on the ground = too much cuteness! I have to admit that I usually visit Starbucks when I'm traveling, it's a little taste of home for me! Cole passed out on the ground = too much cuteness! I have to admit that I usually visit Starbucks when I’m traveling, it’s a little taste of home for me!

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by (@patricia_sands) (@patricia_sands) http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29855 (@patricia_sands) (@patricia_sands) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:46:04 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29855 Starbucks in Beijing: http://t.co/gljqKzro Great blog about living in Beijing #travel #Beijing #Starbucks #lifeabroad Starbucks in Beijing: http://t.co/gljqKzro Great blog about living in Beijing #travel #Beijing #Starbucks #lifeabroad

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Pamela http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29852 Pamela Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:00:26 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29852 I LOVE going to Carrefour! I can understand your reluctance about bring your big camera in there. I have to admit, I don't really go to Starbucks when I travel, unless I'm desperate for wifi or an iced drink. I've been to one in Hong Kong and Singapore. It was like being inside one at home, and at the time, it was fabulous. I LOVE going to Carrefour! I can understand your reluctance about bring your big camera in there.
I have to admit, I don’t really go to Starbucks when I travel, unless I’m desperate for wifi or an iced drink. I’ve been to one in Hong Kong and Singapore. It was like being inside one at home, and at the time, it was fabulous.

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Emily in Chile http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29851 Emily in Chile Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:49:28 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29851 It's huge in Santiago too, which is a change from when I arrived in 2005, and there was only 1 Starbucks. Now I've got 4 within walking distance of my office. And they're all exactly the same - I think they must even choose employees with a decent grasp of English because it's the only place that they usually manage to spell my name correctly rather than turning it into Emili/Emyli/Emilia/Evelyn. It’s huge in Santiago too, which is a change from when I arrived in 2005, and there was only 1 Starbucks. Now I’ve got 4 within walking distance of my office. And they’re all exactly the same – I think they must even choose employees with a decent grasp of English because it’s the only place that they usually manage to spell my name correctly rather than turning it into Emili/Emyli/Emilia/Evelyn.

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Ron Turner http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29850 Ron Turner Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:37:31 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29850 I had very similar experiences a year ago in China! Around Thanksgiving, I was always used to my Pumpkin Spice latte, but was disappointed when they didn't offer it in China. Instead, I was treated to a wonderful Dark Cherry Mocha latte, which ROCKED! A few months later after returning to the States, I was SO let down that I couldn't get one here :( Ahh, the joys of traveling abroad...did you try to get on the internet there? It was interesting to have to sign on, request a log-in password which had to be texted to your phone, THEN used to log in to be able to sure the web.... I had very similar experiences a year ago in China! Around Thanksgiving, I was always used to my Pumpkin Spice latte, but was disappointed when they didn’t offer it in China. Instead, I was treated to a wonderful Dark Cherry Mocha latte, which ROCKED! A few months later after returning to the States, I was SO let down that I couldn’t get one here :( Ahh, the joys of traveling abroad…did you try to get on the internet there? It was interesting to have to sign on, request a log-in password which had to be texted to your phone, THEN used to log in to be able to sure the web….

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by D.J. - The World of Deej http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29848 D.J. - The World of Deej Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:12:08 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29848 I totally do this, and with Starbucks no less. I even stopped at the one in the Forbidden City when it was open just to say I did it. Doesn't hurt to add a little familiarity to the trip also... I totally do this, and with Starbucks no less. I even stopped at the one in the Forbidden City when it was open just to say I did it. Doesn’t hurt to add a little familiarity to the trip also…

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Abigail King (@insidetravellab) http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29849 Abigail King (@insidetravellab) Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:58:08 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29849 Starbucks in Beijing | almost fearless http://t.co/0jEgbMTR from @almostfearless #travel #china #seattle Starbucks in Beijing | almost fearless http://t.co/0jEgbMTR from @almostfearless #travel #china #seattle

]]> Comment on Starbucks in Beijing by Virtual Miss Friday http://almostfearless.com/2012/02/21/starbucks-in-beijing/#comment-29847 Virtual Miss Friday Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:49:08 +0000 http://almostfearless.com/?p=7414#comment-29847 All the time :) but I havent been 'home' for years, I think my ideas of what things should cost may be a bit outdated :-/ All the time :) but I havent been ‘home’ for years, I think my ideas of what things should cost may be a bit outdated :-/

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