SHAKE TRAVEL DISCOVER

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Introduction

From small towns like Saint Julien in France, to large European metropolises like London, Amsterdam, between Welsh Hills and Dubai Skyscrapers as well as Islands like Tenerife and freezing places like Finnish Lapland, this space brings together observations, encounters, and discoveries from the world of bartending.

The idea is simple: share experiences, curiosities, and practical insights with those who love exploring the world behind the bar, one sip at a time.

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ROME, ITALY

In Italy, amid Rome’s vibrant nightlife, collaborations and projects are intertwined with brands like Fratelli Milano, Campari, Tassoni, and Barbera. A journey dedicated to showcasing local products and traditions, reinterpreted with respect and curiosity through the language of bartending.

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LONDON, NEWPORT, U.K

Between the vibrant pace of London and the quiet elegance of Newport, the bartending journey moves between fine dining and experimentation. From the Greyhound to Gem 42the most awarded restaurant in Wales with its Four Rosettes—tradition meets innovation. It’s a place that teaches rhythm, precision, and respect for detail, where every cocktail tells a different story.

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DUBAI, EMIRATES

In Dubai, in the bars of Grosvenor House between ToroToro and Buddha-Bar, bartending meets distant cultures: Richard Sandoval’s South American flavors but also Japanese spirits, led by figures like Francesco Galdi and Giacomo Vezzo.
An experience of contrasts, rhythm, and hospitality.

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IVALO, FINNISH LAPLAND

In Lapland, amidst snow, silence, and the Northern Lights, bartending melds with nature.
At the Wilderness Boutique Hotel, amidst the aromas of Salmiakki, Glogi, and Cloudberry, Gins , Vodka, and Whiskies from Kyro and Teerenpeli find their place, alongside local vodkas like Koskenkorva.
An experience where cold becomes warmth, and every ingredient speaks of its land.

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AMSTERDAM, NETHERLAND

This incredible experience was born among the typical Dutch canals and windmills together with the team of the new spekeasy Fitz’s BarBest New Bar Entree 2023, in the roaring community of Amsterdam Bartenders,

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TENERIFE, CANARY ISLAND

In the Canary Islands, there’s more than just sun and sea. Beyond the easy rhythm of island life lies a deep sense of culture and tradition. Here, the journey led to the creation of the first Luxury Japanese Belt Bar in the Canaries — a start-up built around eel uramaki and tsukemono gimlets. Between East and West, the experience grew through collaborations with Etsu, Suntory, Supasawa and Don Papa, and through competitions such as the Diplomatico Cup and Citadelle Competition, A.B.S
Tenerife became a chapter of creativity, exchange, and discovery.