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The Inside Guide VI. Berlin

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No amount of guidebook research can replace local knowledge so FNND has asked locals about their city and how they interact with it. This is the sixth in a series, with part two focused on the capital city of Germany, Berlin.   Modern Berlin is home to renowned universities, orchestras, museums, entertainment venues, and is host to many sporting events.     The city is well known for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, and a high quality of living.   There is plenty to explore in this city so meet Berlin local Parusha Naidoo – a kind heart and inquisitive mind who loves the food and culture of the city.   What you do for a living? I’m a freelance graphic designer and right now I run a vegan pop up dinner club called Chakalaka. Vegan & plant-based food and lifestyle which is focused on great flavour & food design. How did you end up in Berlin? A good friend of mine moved here a few years before I did. I would visit her and her  husband a …

The Inside Guide V. Reykjavik

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Everybody buys a guidebook before they explore a new place but it cannot replace local knowledge of the area. FNND has asked locals about their city and how they interact with it. They live and work in the city so they kindly provided their favourite spots. This is the fifth in the series, with part 5 focusing on Iceland’s capital city Reykjavík. The largest city in Iceland, Reykjavík is the northern most capital. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. So meet Reykjavík local – Sonja Bjork, a teacher, listener and traveller who always loves returning to her city. What you do for a living? For a living you mean “for money”? For money I do all kinds of training and lectures, specifically in the Nordic Countries. Alot of my time goes into the World Coffee Events and during the year I travel to many countries around the world to help with national competitions. I have also created a new coffee company called Kaffibrugghúsið (Coffee brewery). At the moment we only offer training – but …

The Inside Guide IV. Dubai

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No amount of guidebook research can replace local knowledge so FNND has asked locals about their city and how they interact with it. They live and work in the city and kindly provided their favourite spots. This is the third in a series, with part three focused on Dubai. So meet Dubai resident Reiner Erlings who loves the old and the new in his city. What you do for a living? I am a composer and music producer based here in Dubai. The main thing I do is to compose original music, sound design, and foley for advertising, TV and film projects, such as TV/online ads, cinema campaigns, and (short) films. I have a recording studio where I work with artists and bands from the region as a producer and mixing engineer. How long have you been living in Dubai? I’ve been in Dubai for almost nine years now. How did you end up here? I grew up in Oman, so have been coming to Dubai for many years on weekends and breaks. After going …

The Inside Guide III. Addis Ababa

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No amount of guidebook research can replace local knowledge so FNND has asked locals about their city and how they interact with it. They live and work in the city and kindly provided their favourite spots. This is the third in a series, with part 3 focusing on Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Ababa. The largest city in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa has the status of both a city and a state and is often referred to as “the political capital of Africa” due to its historical, diplomatic and political significance for the continent. So meet Addis Ababa local – Heleanna Georgalis, a fervent progressive thinker who holds dear – the people, the culture and the city. What you do for a living? I export green and roasted coffee. I get stressed and excited. How long have you been living in Ethiopia? It now seems like all my life, but personally now I can say 11 years (including my first 4 years of life, when I was born and raised here until the regime brutally changed) How did you end …

The Inside Guide II. New Orleans

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No amount of guidebook research can replace local knowledge so FNND has asked locals about their city and how they interact with it. They live and work in the city and kindly provided their favourite spots. This is the second in a series, with part two focused on New Orleans. The largest city in the state of Louisiana, New Orleans is named after the Duke of Orleans and is well known for its distinct French and Spanish Creole architecture. New Orleans is also famous for its cuisine and music (particularly as the birthplace of jazz) and its annual festivals, most notably Mardi Gras, dating to French colonial times. The city is often referred to as the “most unique” in the United States and clearly has plenty to explore. So meet New Orleans local – Turgay, a talented musician who loves his food, his music, and his city. Hi Turgay, what do you do for a living? I have a website called specialtyturkishcoffee. I also work as a consultant, helping coffee companies to develop their Turkish Coffee programs. How long have you been …