# @lahistorygirl on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DSLkM_Zkgqt
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- **Posted:** 2025-12-12T22:50:03.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Malia Miglino │History & Travel │L.A. (@lahistorygirl) — https://gondola.cc/lahistorygirl

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If traveling the world this holiday season is in your dreams but not your bank account, this is how you can get the same vibe in Pasadena without ever having to set foot on a plane! 

First Stop: Coffee in London & China!
Where: @mandarincoffeestand at the Burlington Arcade on Lake Ave. This specialty coffee shop with Chinese flavors is located in a recreated 1819 shopping arcade in London. 

Second Stop: Light Snacks & Holiday Essentials in Italy
Where: @italiandelico on Washington Blvd. This new addition to the neighborhood has you covered for classic Italian treats and delicious Happy Hour and dine-in options. 

Third Stop: Sweet treat in the Middle East 
Where: @kinrosecreamery on Mills Place, Old Pasadena. Stop in for the very best ice cream in outstanding Persian flavors. 

Fourth Stop: Walk it all off and get some shopping done around @oldpasadena

Fifth Stop: End the night with a nightcap back in England
Where: @langhampasadena pop into the Tap Room for a cocktail by the fire at the Tap Room 

Pasadena is truly a melting pot of culinary options from around the world. Whether you want to go on a walking tour or drive around to check out all the special enclaves of the city, Pasadena is sure to transport and delight you this holiday season. 

Make sure to follow @visitpasadena so you don’t miss any of the exciting events happening this season! 

#pasadena #thingstodoinpasadena #visitpasadena 
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