For years, I have served as a useful source of motivation, help or advice for friends and family regarding all things food, fashion and travel. After countless suggestions from my circle, I finally decided to own that role, be intentional about it and share my tips and experiences with a wider audience. I started MarieMondeLaVie with a mission to give others a taste of my thoughts and experiences, however random they may be. Here you'll find weekly posts and information about various topics that are near and dear to my heart. Take some time to explore the blog and find what sparks your interest. Feel free to reach out if you would like to collaborate on a project together. Read on and enjoy!
A trip to the Middle East is incomplete without coffee (qahwa, قهوة), especially a trip to Dubai! Arabica coffee beans are the original species of coffee. In fact, many historians state that there was not a single coffee plant outside of Africa or Arabia until the 1600s. The words “coffee” (English) and “café” (French/Spanish) originate…
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