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They\u2019re lined up neatly on a shelf.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Darija has travelled all over the world with her husband \u2013 40 countries and counting! \u2013 and at every stop she\u2019s added a new mug to her collection. What began as one has now grown into a ceramic map of her life \u2013 and she\u2019s already planning her next adventure.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where it all began<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ten years ago, Darija was living in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Every week, she would meet a friend at the Starbucks coffeehouse inside Al Hamra Mall \u2013 a small ritual that would go on to become something even more meaningful.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One day, a mug caught her eye.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI was drawn to it right away,\u201d she remembers, \u201cit ticked all the boxes: collectible, tactile and pretty. I knew it would be my first of many. Being a collector is in my DNA \u2013 it\u2019s a part of who I am.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But she couldn\u2019t have predicted how many countries \u2013 and coffeehouses \u2013 would follow.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI remember thinking: I won\u2019t live here forever, but I\u2019m going to cherish this mug because it will always remind me of this chapter of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cCollecting is a way to connect\u2026each one holds meaning \u2013 it\u2019s so much more than just a mug.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Collecting as connection<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast forward to today and Darija has just reached an important milestone \u2013 adding her 100<sup>th<\/sup> mug to her collection. And she has no intentions of stopping. She\u2019s always planning her next adventure, and finding the nearest Starbucks is always at the top of her itinerary.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But she says her collection is so much more than just travel souvenirs.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOne of the big questions for collectors is whether to buy everything yourself or enlist help,\u201d she explains. \u201cI decided to collect with the help of friends and family. That works for me because it\u2019s not just about the travel \u2013 collecting is a way to connect.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEach one holds meaning \u2013 it\u2019s so much more than just a mug. Some remind me of a place I visited, others remind me of the person who gifted it to me. Every mug tells a story.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"72253\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1-1280x1707.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1-160x213.jpg 160w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"72257\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-2-1280x1707.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-2-1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-2-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-2-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-2-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-2-160x213.jpg 160w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-2.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The ones she loves most<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, Starbucks mugs have become more than just something to sip your coffee from. For many, they\u2019re keepsakes, reminders of the places they\u2019ve passed through or the city they once called home.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starbucks mugs come in many forms, from seasonal designs to classic everyday pieces. But the \u201cBeen There\u201d collection has become especially popular for collectors and globetrotters alike. Created for the cities and countries where Starbucks stores are located, the series is known for its playful, colourful illustrations of local landmarks.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cBeen There\u201d collection holds a special place in Darija\u2019s heart. \u201cI just love how whimsical they are,\u201d she says, \u201cthere are all these little details that represent the place they\u2019re from. When you look closely, you notice something new each time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we ask if she actually drinks from her mugs, she laughs. \u201cNo!\u201d she says quickly, before admitting: \u201cbut if I really love a design, I\u2019ll sometimes buy two. One to use and one to keep in perfect condition.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The next stop<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">100 mugs is an impressive collection, but Darija is already thinking about where the next one will come from.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy husband was saying the other day how much he loves travelling by train,\u201d she says, \u201cnever one to miss an opportunity to add to my collection, I\u2019m hoping to plan a trip around Europe by train.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It should come as no surprise that she\u2019s already planning which cities \u2013 and Starbucks stores \u2013 to add to the route. She\u2019s set her sights on completing her first full country collection \u2013 tracking down every Starbucks mug in the UK, from England to Scotland. \u201cI\u2019m only four mugs away!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72261\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7500041852912126;width:442px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-3-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-3-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-3-320x427.jpg 320w, https:\/\/about.starbucks.com\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2026\/07\/Darija-Image-3-160x213.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But for Darija, it\u2019s never just about the next mug. 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And wherever her travels lead her, there\u2019ll be a Starbucks store ready to welcome her in \u2013 and another memory to add to the shelf.<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re feeling inspired to start your own collection, head to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.starbucks.com\/store-locator?map=39.635307,-101.337891,5z\" class=\"is-external-link\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">local Starbucks<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" width=\"13\">\n\t<path d=\"M13 .43v3.9a.43.43 0 1 1-.87 0V1.48l-6.19 6.2a.43.43 0 0 1-.61 0 .43.43 0 0 1 0-.62l6.2-6.2H8.66a.43.43 0 1 1 0-.86h3.9c.24 0 .43.2.43.43ZM11.27 11.7V6.5a.43.43 0 1 0-.87 0v5.2c0 .24-.2.43-.43.43H1.3a.43.43 0 0 1-.43-.43V3.03c0-.24.2-.43.43-.43h5.2a.43.43 0 1 0 0-.87H1.3c-.72 0-1.3.59-1.3 1.3v8.67c0 .72.58 1.3 1.3 1.3h8.67c.71 0 1.3-.58 1.3-1.3Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/a> \u2013 who knows where it might take you!<\/p>\n<\/body>\n\n<body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow Darija and her ever-growing collection over on her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/starbs.mugs\/\" class=\"is-external-link\" aria-describedby=\"external-link-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" height=\"13\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 13\" width=\"13\">\n\t<path d=\"M13 .43v3.9a.43.43 0 1 1-.87 0V1.48l-6.19 6.2a.43.43 0 0 1-.61 0 .43.43 0 0 1 0-.62l6.2-6.2H8.66a.43.43 0 1 1 0-.86h3.9c.24 0 .43.2.43.43ZM11.27 11.7V6.5a.43.43 0 1 0-.87 0v5.2c0 .24-.2.43-.43.43H1.3a.43.43 0 0 1-.43-.43V3.03c0-.24.2-.43.43-.43h5.2a.43.43 0 1 0 0-.87H1.3c-.72 0-1.3.59-1.3 1.3v8.67c0 .72.58 1.3 1.3 1.3h8.67c.71 0 1.3-.58 1.3-1.3Z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SIn her home on an island just off the coast of Split, Croatia, Darija Bullock\u2019s travel memories aren\u2019t stored in photo albums. 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