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Guide to Cairns: Local Bookshops

April 29, 2024by bonitappétitLeave a Comment

There’s something so calming about going into a bookshop. Especially the cozy locally owned ones with charm and personable appeal. Sure, we can always head into a Kmart or a chain bookstore to get the book we’re looking for and be on our way, but I always like to make the extra effort to make book shopping an experience while also supporting a small business. So I’ve listed a few bookshops in Cairns that are locally owned along with a few Little Free Libraries around the area.

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Guide to Cairns: Best Matcha Latte

January 31, 2024February 5, 2024by bonitappétitLeave a Comment

I never realized how difficult it would be to find a matcha latte in Cairns. And if you’re reading this you’re probably having the same problem. I found that even when I’ve Google mapped matcha lattes in the area, many of the cafes no longer serve them or there aren’t very many options. I’ve been hunting these matcha lattes down and here are a couple that I’ve enjoyed so far:

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Guide to Cairns: Best Gluten-free Eats

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023by bonitappétit1 Comment

If you’re gluten-free, you know how difficult and stressful it can be to travel to new places, especially when the ones you’re traveling with aren’t also gluten-free. So if you’re traveling to Cairns or have just moved here, I’ve done some of the work for you. I’ve found some of the best spots to eat that aren’t the usual bread-substitute or grilled-instead-of-fried places that your non-gluten-free friends and family will also enjoy. My husband isn’t gluten-free so trust me when I say the food is actually enjoyable for everyone 🙂

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