Category Archives: Paris

Joyeux Anniversaire Eiffel Tower! (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/03/31 by tikichris

Sunday, March 31, 1889 was the day the Eiffel Tower was dedicated to the city of Paris. To celebrate such a momentous event – and commemorate its 124th anniversary – here are some amazing facts about this iconic structure. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: The Five Best Cities to Visit for Art Appreciators

Posted on 2012/12/05 by tikichris

Whether you prefer fine, abstract or modern art, traveling will expose you to new artists and techniques that will expand your awareness as well as appreciation of art. There’s no denying that some cities are better centres of art than … Continue reading →

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Keeping Tidy with Rachel Khoo (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012/06/18 by tikichris

In closing, I asked Rachel if she had any cookery tips to share with the Great British Chefs community. Only a “boring” one she said … Keeping Tidy with Rachel Khoo Great British Chefs, 18 June 2012

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Mega City Photo Book

Posted on 2012/04/07 by tikichris

The catalogue accompanying the 2012 Mega City Photo group photography exhibition at Leeds College of Art is now available for sale online at the Leeds College of Art online store. Mega City Photo Book   Street photography from the world’s … Continue reading →

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This Post is Francophonik

Posted on 2011/07/12 by tikichris

Francophonik is a cool new service to help Francophiles and music fans keep up to date with French travel and entertainment news. I’ve just discovered Francophonik but wish I had known about a few week’s ago when I booked a … Continue reading →

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April in Paris (Qype does London)

Posted on 2011/04/18 by tikichris

April in Paris Qype does London, April 18th 2011 So yes, Paris is still there; it’s still wonderful; and it’s still a snap zipping over to Gare du Nord a la St Pancras. Planning your own Parisian style spring fling? Here are a few … Continue reading →

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Top Five: Cocktail Bars in Paris (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2011/04/15 by tikichris

Top Five: Cocktail Bars in Paris Urban Travel Blog, Apr 10th, 2011 For decades The Ritz’s Bar Hemingway was lauded as the best cocktail bar in Paris by everyone from Ernest himself to the NY Times, Forbes and Le Figaro. … Continue reading →

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Intoxicating Paris (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010/12/14 by tikichris

Intoxicating Paris Qype does London, December 14th 2010 Just back from a relaxing weekend visiting an old friend in Paris where the cocktails were perfect, the shopping visually deranged and the Eurostar shuffle was as easy peasy as it gets. … Continue reading →

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Perfect Paris Weekend with €1000 to Blow? Hmmm …

Posted on 2009/12/04 by tikichris

Okay! The good folks at We Are Social and Le Nouveau Paris just offered me a chance at a freebie trip to Paris if I could come up with a blog post about “your dream weekend in Paris … if … Continue reading →

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