061 - Staycation šŗļø
Wish you were joining everybody headed south for winter vacation? Donāt worry: thereās ample opportunity* to make your staycation a global affair with this list of London businesses named after somewhere youād rather be. So, find a travel buddy, slip into your tourist attire (socks and sandals, please), and don't worry about your passport!
š Africa
Bring the extended family to TGās Addis Ababa Restaurant
Ask a friend a riddle in front of Sphinx Variety
Sip some steaming Asmara Coffee
š Asia
Experience Quebec and Jerusalem with the Donair Poutine at a Jerusalem Shawarma
Make your own Maeuntang with fish from Seoul Seafood Shoppe
Get delicious dishes in-home from Bombay Bistro
Ask the server to choose their favourite from over 100 items at Vietnam Restaurant
š¬ļøš Cold, Snowy Americas
Stand on a snowbank and shiver in front of Winnipeg Mini Mart
š š Hot, Sunny Americas
Enjoy a live Mariachi band at Casa Cancun
Stop at LA Mood Comics & Games for some beach-reads
Grab a famous dinner special from Malibu Restaurant East
Try on some snazzy shades at California Convenience
š Europe
Celebrate local legend, Marika Hayek at Budapest Restaurant
Roll up for rolls from London Portuguese Bakery
Satisfy your sweet tooth at Petit Paris
*There's bound to be moreālet us know your favourites!
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