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Ali Ptehrani

@aliprhn

A Place to Pause: The Urban Refuge of Starbucks

I had arranged to meet a friend — recently arrived from Iran — at a busy downtown Starbucks. I arrived a little early. The city was warm…

Jun 05, 2025 · 2 min read · 15 claps #coffee-culture #urban-space #remote-work

Sometimes, the best marketing lessons don’t come from analytics dashboards or advertising reports. They come from sitting at a café table…

Jun 02, 2026 · 3 min read · 0 claps #digital-marketing #coffee #coffee-culture

TCH HUM

Ever wondered what a €6 digital stylus can do? I was curious too, so I snagged a Universal Digital Stylus from Temu to see if this…

Apr 25, 2025 · 3 min read · 0 claps #gadget-review #ux-writing #digital-pencil

LIF

One morning, after the kids left for school, my wife said, “ Why don’t we go to a cafe together and have breakfast?” We changed our clothes…

May 18, 2025 · 2 min read · 0 claps #portugal #breakfast #portuguese

SPR SPT

There’s a small church near my son’s school that I often pass by. Today, after dropping him off, I decided to finally step inside. I…

May 29, 2025 · 1 min read · 0 claps #porto #portugal #urban-stories

LIF

A surprising street-side discovery turns a cloudy Sunday into an unexpected journey of flavors in Porto.

May 13, 2025 · 1 min read · 0 claps #street-food #porto #juice

LIF SPT

Looking for a cafe in Porto with a cozy atmosphere? Nave — Coffee & Family offers a spacious interior, a patio with outdoor seating, and a…

Mar 03, 2025 · 1 min read · 0 claps #coffee-shop #cafe #coffee-reviewer