Its like 2 years already that I keep on coming back to this place when there is a change and I so love it still. Everything was great from pastries to frappes (esp, green tea and Java chip). Crews are very welcoming as well. Ambiance was cool and neat. But I suggest to repaint the walls to maintain the cleanliness like the first time I went here, yeah thats it! I enjoyed every moments I had in here and like I usually do I'll recommend and bring my friends here. Awesome place.Thanks cafe travels. ��
Cafe Travel was the best! I left that place less than 30 minutes ago and I can't wait to come back. It's my first time going there and I had the best experience! We had the socialize with other people. And the staff are really friendly. Lalo na sa guard at sa isang waiter na nakisakay sa trip namin. Thank you!!
Pabalan Mondragon Juvy
+5
sana may ibang menu.. .bukod sa cakes/pie
sarp bumlik blik jan.. comportble ung lugar.. ��������
This is where me and my partner first met. I really love the place. It's very cozy. The menu is great! I always want to be back.
Very nice place.. A good place to relax. Capturing cosplayer moments at the cafe. XD
The place and the ambiance is very nice as well as the cakes and coffee. I will highly recommend this to all my friends. Keep it up!
John Lester Permejo Pascual
+5
I think super sarap ng cafe nila & samahan pa ng masasarap na pagkain! Para skin thebest to! :-)
This is a nice place to relax, to study, and just to have fun with friends/ family. The place has cubicles, making staying here more private for individuals, couples, or group. The food and drinks are good. The ambience is relaxing too.
I appreciate that the cubicle spaces are sized for different groups. If you're alone, it wouldn't feel so awkward to have so much space to yourself because they have small cubicles too. I find the beverages pricy. I feel the money is really for the ambience and privacy.
Karlo Maneja Dela Cruz
+3.5
Cafe travel is a nice place to hang specially in between breaks. I often fall asleep here or just watch movie on my laptop while drinking their frappucino. The service and ambiance are okay. It can be noisy sometimes because most of the time the place is full.
I'm glad that Cafe Travel decided to finally refurnished everything! It became really spacious, the walls are now clean (when we went there, the entire place was filled with vandalism). They improved their security and the staff are constantly checking around if there are anyone breaking their house rules. But not to be a hypocrite, I broke a rule and brought outside food lol (I'm sorry, we decided not to stay in McDonalds Taft since it was raining so hard). But my friend told me that it was okay to bring food inside! We were really happy that it wasn't crowded (unlike other times where the place is really really full, mostly occupied by students!). Me and my friend decided to stay at the area closest to the windows, it gave a view of Taft Ave. The gloomy weather fit perfectly with the mood, it was so cozy inside I almost fell asleep. I decided to purchase their Blueberry Smoothie once again, it was my favorite and it brought so much memories. My friend, on the other hand, bought the Mocha one I think. It tasted like Milo, she barely finished it and gave it to me instead! The one thing that didn't change was that everything is overpriced... that's why I decided to just bring in McDonalds since I didn't want to spend too much money in one sitting.
This place is really good for groups, it had this Amo Yamie vibe where you can have fun in one crib. Also for couples, family etc... HONESTLY, it's good for everyone. But I guess since this is near a university, you should expect that there would be a lot of students! Some of them are reviewing, some of them are chilling and some of them are there just to have a good time.
Recommended; 9/10 ⭐️
Really enjoyed my stay here!
The ambiance of the place is so cozy and at home, since we can have our own private spots plus the dividers and everything - perfrct place to tambay.
I just wanna suggest pls medyo pakilakasan lang ng aircon, nung tumagal medyo umiinit na inside.
I ordered a Java Chip Frappe, and legit - it was so yummy! It did not disappoint. My bf ordered an Americano and it tastes good too. Their Blueberry cheesecake is also very yummy, so creamy and cheesy. The texture and taste was just perfect!
I together with my classmates were finding a place for some relaxation after an exhausting final exams and Café Travel is what I suggested. Here is my review about their Location, Ambience, Food & Service. :)
LOCATION (4/5) - It is located in 2nd floor Archer's Nook Taft Ave., I am familiar with the place so it wasn't hard for us to reach it especially when you go upstairs, it is the first shop that you will see.
AMBIENCE (5/5) - THIS PLACE IS TOO DAMN GOOD! It is too cozy & relaxing and their interior design is another 'ganda points' It is a crib-type and each crib has big pillows which made it more relaxing (no wonder why we stayed here for 2 hrs lol) What I noticed about here is that you have freedom in writing on their walls, at first it looked artsy & instagram-worthy but as time passed by it became messy. (Anyway I heard the place was already repainted.)
FOOD (3/5) - When it comes to food, yes it's yummy but a bit pricey. The frappes & pastries are too sweet but still delicious. we enjoyed it anyway.
SERVICE (4/5) - Their staffs are all accomodating. We were warm-welcomed by them and get our orders very fast, after taking your order you are allowed to choose your crib, sit, relax, and wait for your order to be served ofcourse by them. :)
Lady Juliah Marie Mata
+3.5
Hailing from Tondo, transpo-wise, it's not that difficult to go to as it is just located a walking distance from Vito Cruz LRT station so that's a pro. I've been there July 2016 to meet up with a friend as per her suggestion and at entry, the place has a clean and well-lighted ambience. It has dim cubicles where you can work peacefully, and second-storey decks (above cubicles) if you prefer lighted areas. We chose to sit on the top, cornered area. Despite the homey feel, the tables were full of vandalism. Kinda ruins the 'clean' part I mentioned earlier. My friend told me it wasn't like that before and somehow really reflects on the establishment. Another thing, I ordered their Travel Green Tea smoothie/shake or whatever th you call it for P180. One hundred and eighty pesos! Kudos on keeping up with the theme, pricing your menu the same amount when you're buying food/beverage when "travelling". I might actually buy airplane food haha.
The last time I went here was a year ago, I know it's been too long! but I can't wait to go back and spend more time with my friends. This is the best place to be with your friends that you haven't seen for awhile. The food is great, ambience totally perfect and all 💞
It's very cozy there and the people seem very accommodating. It's hot in some areas, but the set-up is chill. Bring MARKERS :) Good place to MINGLE
Food- 3.5
Ambiance- 3.5
Service- 3.5
This is a good place to hang out with your friends, workmates and love ones. The cakes are a bit pricey and the drink is ok. The attendants are friendly. They have a space for u to stay relax and chit chat with your friends. I like the place but i think the valdals on the wall and even in the table are untidy.
I'm in college now and back in high school, Café Travel was one of those cafés where my friends and I would go to right after class.
We would go in, order our drinks and a slice of cake to share, and spend a couple of hours there before we separate ways.
Place was really cute with a nice view of Taft Avenue. A great study place and it had a great selection of caffeine drinks and food. Also had good wifi connection
My to-go place when in taft. I happen to be in taft and met a friend of mine. So she recommended this place to me. During my first visit, the walls were kinda clean. By the time, i visited again, walls are full of vandalism. Ambiance is ok. But i guess, this cafe is just so popular that the place is so noisy. Overall, the treats are delicious! Will definitely go back.
Awesome place to hang out! Food in the menu are a bit pricey so you better enjoy the ambiance of the place while you're at it. I like the concept of the whole place because it's so comfortable. You have your own space where you can do your tasks, or hang out with friends. There are also pillows for your use and I almost fell asleep during my visit here. To add, there are a lot of vandals in the place (makes the cafe more interesting) and I really enjoyed reading the notes which the previous customers left.
They serve drinks, desserts, AND ramyeon. I tried their hot green tea latte and it's pretty good. Also ordered the blueberry cheesecake and I must say that it's one of the best which I've tasted. My friends and I also shared a large mango bingsu and we super enjoyed it because of the sweet mango and the perfectly shaved ice (with whipped cream).
They serve ramyeon and black noodles but I think that it's the instant ones (not sure though because I saw them selling those in the counter). It's cute because it's placed in the typical Korean pot which you usually see when watching KDramas.
Overall, I will suggest that you give this place a try. I will definitely be back!
I will never get tired of going back to this cafe. I love the ambience and concept of Cafe Travel. If i just live nearby, I will surely go there every weekend! Bingsu would always be the top of my list when I ordered! I hope they would put a branch in Quezon City.
Bears Looking For Food
+4
There are a lot of cafes around Taft but this is one you should definitely put at the top of your list! Sure the menu offerings are kinda pricey but once you're here, you don't wanna leave. An ideal place for couples, groups of friends or even just by yourself, a lot of space is provided and the white setting sure does make you feel relaxed. Their menu is not that fleeting with choices, but they're enough to accompany you through whatever you choose to do in your stay here. Be it for studying, or catching up on movies and TV series, Cafe Travel is there to take you along.
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First cafe we hangout in philippines together. We are working abroad and this cafe is in our bucket list.
I hope I can comeback to this place with her because I left a note on the wall.
Ambience is really cool.👍🏽
I tried this coffee shop with my best friend. We love the place very cozy and relaxing. The cakes are good, but i find it small for its price. The frappes are good. I Love their green tea frappe while my best friend really love the oreo cake. Its a good place for the whole barkada. Recommended 👍
If you want a place where you can chit-chat and chill with your friends, then this is the perfect place to be! Every station has an outlet/plug to charge your gadgets which I really loved. Got their java chip frappe (loved the taste but did not love the price haha!) and red velvet cake (just fine. did not "love" it but it tasted okay). The place was spacious and the ambiance was great! I will definitely go back!
Java Chip Frappe - 3.5/5 (bc it costs 180! more expensive than SB frappuccinos)
Red Velvet cake - 3/5 (too dry)
Ambiance- 5/5!!!!!!! (WITH EMPHASIS!!!)
The interior of the place is very cute, however I find the writings on the walls and furnitures a bit of an eyesore but some of them are actually fun to read. And I like the fact that every area with a table has an outlet nearby for you to charge your phone or laptop. The staff are very friendly too and the place isn't crowded which makes the atmosphere of the place very cozy and relaxing.
As for the food, I ordered the Hazelnut Latte and Carrot & Pecan Cake, the drinks and cakes are okay, nothing special about it. What I don't like about it is that their drinks and cakes are a bit overpriced for something that doesn't really standout from other cafés out there.
Overall I would still recommend Cafe Travel because the place is ideal for having long talks with your friends or a group study.
The place has a warm ambience, and the interior is really cute. The seats make the whole place cozy and comfortable (but sometimes my legs fall asleep because I'm not used to sitting in that position lol). I like how each table is separated from each other, which allows for more privacy. As for the vandalisms, I actually like them. They're pretty entertaining to read, especially since I usually do boring schoolwork here.
The staff is nice. The drinks are delicious, but are a bit on the expensive side. If you think about it though, the price is reasonable since they have sockets at every table, so you can charge your phone and laptop the whole day if you want to, plus they have unlimited, reliable, and free wifi.
I always order the Travel Vanilla Oreo/Coffee, which gives me a much-needed caffeine kick while at the same time still indulge in some sugar. :)
super love ko yung sandwich nila and also their frappes. And the motif of their cafe. Couples and barkadas will enjoy staying here dahil sa comfy place and soundtrips nila :)
This is the coolest place that i've ever been the place was very unique and very relaxing ! 😁 good place to hang out with your special someone or your barkadas (Group of friends)
The deserts was awesome and the shakes too !
I Would recommend this place if you got a long tough day at work or...
True to other reviews, this place can't really maintain their cleanliness. The walls are full of vandalism. Which prolly an eyesore to others, except that my partner and I actually made fun of it. Regards to their food, nothing was special. Frappe is too sweet and overrated.
But well, I'm still giving this coffee shop a great rating bcos y not? Partner and I enjoyed laughing at those "hugot" lines and nasty drawings. Maybe the memory is the reason why i still give praise to this coffee shop.
Coming back or nah? Who knows?
Cozy place and slight costly food and drinks .
If you're looking for a good place to study, this is the place to be. Place is cozy and customers are separated per cubicle. Although there were a lot of vandals in the cubicles' walls, I'm sure you wouldn't mind (the vandals are actually funny and entertaining). For their coffee, average. Price, same range with Starbucks'.
Cozy Place + Good Frappes, perf place after a heavy meal. You can definitely rest in here since it is spacious and has a lot of pillows, people won't mind if you lay down or wtvr.
This place has been a mainstream since last year so we stuffed our traveling tummies with their drinks.
We tried their Java Chip frappé and Lemoon Iced tea. Though there's nothing new to it's taste, you just paid for the comfort of spending some cozy time inside, since they provide cubicles for their customers with matching blinds to make it more private. Inside the cubicle was a table and 4 large pillows. I found this place amusing because there are sockets for chargers in each cubicles as well. Total life saver!
Buzzed about for its ambiance and friendly vibe, Café Travel is a must-visit cafe where you can get your coffee fix without taking it too seriously. Never mind if there’s a long wait or there’s no seating available at Starbucks nearby. Prices are just about the same. Coffee purists may sniff but sugar hounds have to try their line-up of coffee-based drinks and a handful of pastries as well.
At Café Travel, white walls and tables are “decorated” with names, anecdotes, quotes, notes and random messages written by previous customers, making them seem like DIY art. I think the freedom for guests to write anything on the surfaces (even on the ceiling and air conditioner above) is a plus point for the café. The end result, as rowdy as it seems at a glance, brings both style and creativity to the room. Very cool! 😉
All drinks were super sweet. I bet that those with a sweet tooth will love every single sip and be instantly hooked! As for myself, I could not even finish one whole glass of the Travel Mocha alone. Fortunately, I have my sister to share it (the calories) with. 😛 We also tried a slice of cake which was moist and soft. The frosting was light but tasted rich and creamy as well as the strawberry that was struck in the middle.
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Cafe Travel is the perfect place to chill. Friendly staff, great food, quiet place. We ordered Blueberry New York cheesecake and Dark Chocolate cake, drinks are Travel Vanilla and Travel Java Chip. Blueberry cheesecake is smooth and not that sweet. Dark Chocolate cake is not that sweet as well, it tastes good but its a bit dry. The Travel specials are really really good. Ambience is relaxing but most customers are making so much noise. Too many writings on walls and on the tables. The uploaded menu here is not what they use, we asked for Dr. Pepper and the staff doesn't know what it is and they told us they don't have it there but their menu here on Zomato says they have it. So yeah. Over all. The experience was good.
Sobrang nice ng place. Ang friendly dn ng mga staff hehe! May free wifi plus may mga saksakan if ever malolowbat na mga phone n'yo. Haha! Nice place para sa mga gusto ng masinsinan or gumawa ng mga school stuff. Hndi s'ya crowded kaya maganda!! Hehe mej mahal nga lang pero keri naman kasi sulit 👌 Babalik ako dito for sure! Hehe thanks & Godbless 💕
Great interior! Tried some of their drinks but what stood out for me was their Green Tea Latte. Tends to get really crowded and noisy. Could be nicer if the vandals are painted off.
Great job on maximizing every space of the cafe. A good place to do some work or school works. Nothing special about the cakes, beverages are overrated (sometimes too sweet) and overpriced. Coffee is not that strong. You can stay for limited hours.
Nice place to hang out and chill with your friends, staff was nice they didn't make you feel as if you were already "overstaying". Beverages are good, I recommend the green tea one and the affogato.
P.s. Here's a picture of the afogatto for the people like me who hates asking what a certain item is 😂
i love the ambiance of this place, be with your barkada while having some slice of cake and some coffee. very comfortable place you can do some school works, be with your love one, with family or classmates. will go back again soon!!
Perfect place to relax and de-stress. Ordered red velvet cake which is good, but not the best red velvet cake I've tasted. Wish they'd add more selections to their menu.
CB Justine Acuna Gumafelix
+5
Perfect place for dessert + cool ambience = two thumbs up! Fast wifi and the food tastes great! Will definitely go back with all my besties next time!
If you want to relax, chill or rest, here's the perfect place for you. The place is simple but cute. There are a lot of post its and notes posted on the walls. Its a very relaxing place. The food is great as well. I tried their bestseller drink and their sandwich. They're both good.
This is a cozy place to hangout and chill with your guy or with your friends. Goof around and write something on a piece of paper and pin it on the wall or you may write on the wall itself. Although you may need to order again for an hour to safe keep your place. Their milkshakes are great especially their slice of cakes. Though all in all I and my friends enjoyed our stay here.
I really like the place, it was really spacious! If you plan to head out and chill with friends, Cafe Travel is best to choose. No chairs or sofa, it's like a Japanese type of dining with a wooden wall for each customer and/or group of customers.
I like the Oreo Vanilla Frappe. It's yummy! Prices are almost the same with starbucks' price but all worth it.
I like it I like it I like it!! It's very famous and quite pricey compared to other cafes but duh their menu is real good and they have little spaces perfect for studying and private conversations. I am so addicted with their cheesecake!!! I would totally go back here
It was a really beautiful and relax place to be in. It has a lot of cribs where you could chill. They are rules there, everyone of you should order. I really don't know if it is being follower because the no vandalism rule seemed to be broken already. (To the management: please clean the walls in the cribs)
The prices were a bit high, be sure to have at least 400 budget if you want to live and stay. People would recommend the cakes and all, but I still have to try it out. Because when I went there I didn't have a cravings for cake, but something savory so I went with the sandwiches. The sandwiches were terrific, I loved them.
The employees were so friendly too one even had a small chat with me. :)
I would definetly come back, but then I hope when I come back, the walls would be cleaned and the menu would have more savory dishes.
Spacious naman ang lugar. Masarap naman ang red velvet and un nainom kong javachip. Mas okay ang cafe travel kaysa sa amo yamie. Maganda ang lugar. Sana un mga music hindi ganun kalakas.
Sophia Laurent Donato
+4.5
CAFE TRAVEL | Vito Cruz, Taft Ave., MNL (former Zarks Burger)
Java Chip | This new neighbor started operating last Jan 05 & is the PERFECT place to be for students and young adults. The cubicle setup gives privacy and pleasure of enjoyment for studying, barkada catch ups and of course, the drinks are highly recommended! Great food. Stunning place. Awesome servers!
What to get: Java Chip, Cafe Mocha, Caramel Macchiato
Price range: 120-200PHP
Hanging out in a nice place is one of the usual bonding and past time mostly by college students around Manila.
Cafe travel is one of the most visited cafe around manila. This place is perfect for chikahan and group study with friends. The aesthetic is so chill, We even lay down there. It's also perfect for taking instagramable pictures. 😉
If you're finding a conducive place for studying or just hanging out with your friends while enjoying good food, Café Travel is the perfect place for you! I love their Travel Green Tea and their Travel Sandwhich! Their cake is a bit pricey and I think the portion is too small but it tastes good anyway! I am glad that on my second visit, they are now trying to control vandals because its ruining the place. It is a very cute Korean-inspired café, and the staffs are friendly!
Comfiest cafe I've ever been!! Couldn't contain my excitement when I was about to enter the cafe. Printed photos greeted me, they even have a tree full of pictures of their customers who were having a good time in the cafe. The place was comfy not because there were couches everywhere but because you've-got-the-entire-floor-to-yourselves-with-comfy-pillows type of comfy. The place is not a typical tables and chairs cafe, what you'll see are sort of cabins with throw pillows that's enough for you and your friends to fit in. The place is also perfect if you have gadgets (wifi availability!), you can easily plug it on the wall socket if you ran out of battery. And every cabin has one. How generous, right?
The place is great and cozy, the concept was superb. However, if you're planning for a quiet Me Time in the cafe, you might get distracted with other customers, they tend to get really noisy.
The Main Event
Travel Caramel Frappe
Caramel Macchiato
Blueberry Cheesecake
I was told that Blueberry cheesecake was their best-seller so I've tried it, although it was great, it didn't stand out from other blueberry cheesecake I've tried. The coffees were just right, too.
One thing that I love about this place? It's very Instagram-friendly!!
We were billed less than P600 for 2. Inclusive of service charge.
Time of visit: 18:00 4 Oct 2015
Phylicia Marie Pineda
+3.5
Cafe travel is definitely one of the cutest coffee shops I've seen. It's like the nearby Cafe Noriter, but cozier with more bunk areas. It's a place perfect for friends to hang out in, but not really for studying as the noise is really distracting. There are always a lot of people in it, resulting to a lot of chatter. As for the music, K-pop is frequently played, with the occasional English pop/hiphop tune.
Cafe Travel has a one order per person policy, which is fair, because aside from the really comfy bunks (lots of pillows!), they also have free wifi, and a lot of electric sockets available for charging your gadgets.
What We Tried:
Calamansi Aid - my favorite among everything we tried, it's a calamansi juice, but bubblier because of sparkling water. It's very refreshing after a hot day.
Lemon Ice Tea - the usual
Travel Java Chip - not too sweet, and the caffeine can still be detected
Strawberry Smoothie - my sister liked this because it didn't taste artificial
Dark Chocolate Cake - decadent, but a little dry
Overall, the food here is just average, I think everyone just goes back there for the ambiance. It also helps that the servers are friendly respond really well to requests.
Beware though, there are a lot of couple who take advantage of the cozy bunks, and sometimes display waaay too much PDA, so yeah.
CAFE TRAVEL
Taft / Vito Cruz, Manila
- Very comfortable, warm and spacious place to hang out, well you have these separate open spaces for your group for a little privacy. You can sit, relax and even lay down and sleep haha.
- Nice ambiance, cool sounds and colorful decorations; you could also draw or write on post its/ paper and stick it to the walls which will serve as a remembrance and additional decoration as well, so better make it beautiful and inspiring, haha (I included my drawing here, for our group 😜😜😜).
- Cool and obedient personnels (as we kept on asking and requesting for this and that - o sadyang mabait lang si kuya haha)
- They serve various kinds of drinks and pastries.
- To add in our experience and just to share, first we chose the space we like and comfortable with, check the number of the room, then go back to the cashier to order (no one will take the order so you really need to go back), tell them your room number and they will serve your orders.
- They have free wifi! wifi! wifi! ahahhah
#MOCHAFRAPPE just the right sweetness and lotsa whipped cream served in a mason jar.
#BLUEBERRYCHEESECAKE hmmm just any other blueberry cheese cake, nothing special. But it still taste good because its one of my favorites ahahha.
- We will definitely come back because of the place, masarap kasi tumambay dito.😂😂😂
#cafetravel
#tambayan
Charlaine Mae Mendoza
+3.5
I've been planning to go here for hundred times, and ito lang yung natuloy.. Smile all over my face upon entering this cute shop. 😊 This is a good place to relax, study, to bond with friends.. I would also like to put in highlight their staffs which are very friendly to us. However, I don't find any "special" with their drinks..
I love the place, it's big, it's cozy, it's relaxing and it's perfect to make "tambay" here💕😍 the drinks and food here are delicious but it's kinda expensive. (picture: red velvet cake P160, drinks: cafe java chip P180 cafe mocha P150 and my favorite is the honey bread P150) ← i'm not 100% sure of the prices. also, their drinks and food are all so sweet. it's better if they add more food that aren't sweet :)
My favorite hangout place in the weekend! Yknow I would rather spend my whole day here rather than going out or partying. This place is very relaxing, you can just stay there as long as you want. Plus, their drinks and pastries are soooo goood!
Keren Lising Tanguilig
+4
The is very cozy. There's so many vandals and post-its everywhere. Lakas maka korean ambiance. The food is okay but very costly for its quality.
I like the cozy and chill vibes of this place and its definitely a good place to hang out with friends 😊
I really love the ambiance of cafe travel. The place is very laidback perfect for group study,hangout with friends or even taking a nap( yes we saw someone taking a nap!haha). Aside from the place,I really enjoyed their food. I ordered Vanilla Oreo Shake and Blueberry Cheesecake..Some may find the price in their menu a bit expensive, but considering the place and the time you will spend there, I think the price is just right. I would really want to go back to Cafe travel and try out other stuffs in their menu. I wish we have a coffe shop like this near our place!!
The place is just fine. What makes it different is the cozy spot to hangout, study with friends. Nothing special with their coffee though. To be added, coffee and dessert is a bit pricey.
Been here for the first time and I already loved it. The ambiance is good, relaxed, and homey. A great place to go with friends and your significant other.
Cafe Travel is a perfect place where you can bond and dine with your friends where you can have long chitchats and etc. 👍
What I had was their Cherry Cheesecake which was somehow pricey for Php 180 if I'm not mistaken then had it partnered with Iced Chocolate Latte since I'm a non-coffee drinker.. 😁
The ambience was good in fact the place is much bigger and spacious than that of Noriter's. The crews were kind and welcoming. Its just that the price for their food and drinks are not that reasonable enough.. 😭 It would be much better and a lil much cheaper if I would just dine at SB. 😂
Comfy and cool place to hangout with your friends and special someone. The ambiance is great and the staffs are very accommodating. Will definitely going back soon. 😁
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