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DiscoverChoc
DiscoverChoc

@Jack16 - when you Live #LaVidaCocoa like I do ... you can! People pay me to go to these events. Really!

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Jack16
Jack16

If only you could just go to all these events without worrying about money or real life

liz
liz

So many festivals, so little time. (sigh)

Larry425
Larry425

Would love to attend this festival

PatrickMRQ
PatrickMRQ

Amsterdam is the coolest

RickF10
RickF10

I wanna go!

DiscoverChoc
DiscoverChoc

Thanks for sharing, Hazel! I enjoy going to Chocoa - it's one of the highlights of my chocolate travels every year. And the Beurs van Berlage where it is held is one of the most beautiful locations for hosting a chocolate and cocoa conference and festival.

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