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The Quest for the World's Greatest Hot Chocolate| Oaxaca, Mexico

It's no secret that we're crazy about hot chocolate. We've traveled the world in search of the world's greatest cup. Our journey has taken us to many wonderful cities, such as  Winchester ,  Lyon ,   Paris , and  Dublin . However, we thought that it was about time to take our search out of Europe. It was time to taste the hot chocolate of Mexico.  We headed to Oaxaca (pronounced wah-ha-ka), a city about 300 miles south of Mexico City. It's a fascinating place with a real mix of cultural sights. You can admire colonialist architecture (our favourite was the stunning gold interior of the church of Santo Domingo de Guzman), visit Zapotec archaeological sites or browse through the wonderful artisan markets. The surrounding area is also very scenic. For example, many tourists enjoying going to Hierve el Agua, an amazing petrified waterfall. Despite our obvious enjoyment of these many touristic excursions, our primary interest when we travel is that of foo...

Hot Chocolate from the Gods | Angelina | Paris

Rich, smooth and heavenly... These are the words that come to mind when sipping hot chocolate from a dainty tea cup at Angelina . This Parisian institution, located by the Louvre, is world famous for this liquid gold. I had some adorable mini pains aux raisins too.   Their signature chocolat chaud à l’ancienne dit “l’Africain” is a whopping €8.20 per pot! Do not despair if you are a tea room lover on a budget like me! You can bring a friend along and share a pot of hot chocolate. It's so rich that a teacup full is enough per person and at €4.10 each, the price tag is bearable. While sipping this gift from the gods, I soaked up the luxurious atmosphere and admired the classic French interior. Drinking this hot chocolate is definitely a special occasion so if you fancy treating yourself or a friend, Angelina is a wonderful spot.