Category Archives: Travel

A Few Top Tips for Tahiti (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/05/23 by tikichris

Io rana! I’m just back from spending a week and a half in French Polynesia. Tahiti and her islands are gorgeous – and definitely live up to all the hype! That said – and no matter where you’re coming from – this South Pacific archipelago isn’t somewhere you simply hop over to for the weekend. To make the most out of your time in paradise, here are a few top tips so you won’t have to hit the ground running but instead can assuredly stroll along in leisurely style to the beach. Continue reading →

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4 Unique Eats in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/05/22 by tikichris

There’s no shortage of great places to eat in Mexico City, but deciding on where to grab a bite can seem like a daunting task at times – you’re spoiled for choice (well, as long as you like Mexican), and it’s not always so clear what your best options are. Here’s a list of four unique eateries in the city’s Centro Histórico near the city’s famed Zócalo plaza. Continue reading →

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Five Great Jazz and Blues Bars in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/05/21 by tikichris

There’s no need to get the blues in a jazzy town like London. If you’re looking to experience a great night of live blues or jazz then you’re in the right place. London is home to an amazing bar and club scene, and as a fan of rock ‘n’ roll can attest, the Brits have always had an affection and a knack for finding the best in American music. Here are five fantastic venues in central London where you can listen to live blues and jazz from the local up ‘n’ comers to the crème de la crème of international headlining acts. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Staycations Offer Family Fun In Mississippi

Posted on 2013/05/21 by tikichris

It would be nice if everyone could jet off to The Magic Kingdom whenever they wanted to take a family vacation. Unfortunately, most families are operating on tight budgets these days. That doesn’t mean that you have to forego a … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Experience Life beyond Paella in Benidorm

Posted on 2013/05/21 by tikichris

If I asked you what is Spain’s best-known food I guess there wouldn’t be many suggestions to rival paella. And if you are taking your holidays in Benidorm, or anywhere else along the coast, either to the north or the … Continue reading →

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Best of Italy’s Summer Music Festivals (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/05/19 by tikichris

Summer vacation in Italy? That’s music to everbody’s ears – no matter what type of tunes you like to listen to. From sacred music to jive, from Puccini to Diana Krall, There’s a wonderful range of summer music festivals scheduled across Italy catering to all tastes and budgets. Here’s a look at just a few of the many. Continue reading →

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Just Back from Tahiti. Whoa!

Posted on 2013/05/18 by tikichris

Hey folks. I’m back in town after a week and a half sailing around French Polynesia’s Leeward Islands. And aside from a couple of hours of choppy sailing and a bout of seasickness that I thought might never end, the trip was truly awesome: eating lots and lots of fresh papaya … swimming around in giant bathtub lagoons off wild coasts of far flung specks of land … spotting dolphins … ogling tikis … taking in all the many different shades of blue … I had a a bona fide blast in the tropical breeze. Continue reading →

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Brueghel, Titian and More – Exhibitions in Rome May 2013 (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/05/17 by tikichris

A great resource for finding out about art related happenings in Rome is local website romaexhibit.it (with information in Italian and English about current and upcoming events). Here’s a heads up about two must-see exhibitions in a couple of amazing venues on now in Rome – compliments of romaexhibit.it – along with details on how to make the most of any art-minded visit … Continue reading →

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Coronation Afternoon Tea at Fortnum and Mason (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/05/14 by tikichris

In March 2012, her Majesty the Queen opened the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon in honor of her 60 years as Monarch since her ascension to the throne in February 1952. This year sees the continuation of the celebrations, to mark the 60th anniversary since her coronation at Westminster Abbey in June 1953. Continue reading →

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Taste of London Celebrates 10th Anniversary (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/05/13 by tikichris

The perennially popular Taste of London restaurant festival marks its tenth anniversary this summer with its biggest and best line up to date. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.

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Foodie Fun at England’s Seaside in Sussex (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/05/12 by tikichris

Located along the coast in Southeastern England, Sussex offers the best of British surf and turf for gourmet travelers visiting the UK and all within easy reach of London and its two main airports – Heathrow and Gatwick. Indeed Gatwick is located halfway between London and Sussex seaside communities of Brighton and Hove. Here’s a selection of upcoming food and drink events around in Brighton and Hove and surrounding Sussex countryside. Happy eating! Continue reading →

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Colombian Chef Harry Sasson “Pops Up” at the Intercontinental London Park Lane (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/05/11 by tikichris

InterContinental London Park Lane is to host its very own pop-up version of chef Harry Sasson’s pioneering Bogotá restaurant, Club Colombia. Known as one of South America’s most celebrated Chefs, Harry and his team will take over the iconic London hotel’s Cookbook Cafe from 17th to the 25th of May to recreate his modern and refined approach to Colombian cuisine for a British audience. Continue reading →

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The Bristol Hotel (CDCLifestyle)

Posted on 2013/05/05 by tikichris

Right on the harbour and just a block over from picturesque Queen Square, The Bristol is an ideally situated hotel whatever might bring you to the vibrant and compact city of Bristol. I certainly didn’t have any problems getting around the city centre on foot while keeping this comfortable hotel as my base during a recent visit. Continue reading →

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Slider Decider at The Gun Pub in East London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/05/05 by tikichris

On Thursday May 16, chefs rom across the UK will gather at celebrated East London pub, The Gun, to pit their slider skills against The Gun’s own head chef, Quinton Bennett, to determine who deserves the title of Slider Decider Champion 2013. Continue reading →

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Soho’s Best Indian Restaurants (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/05/02 by tikichris

Perhaps nowhere in London is the variety of restaurants and dining options as varied as in Soho, the compact and social heart of this sprawling city. Even once you’ve decided on what type of food you’re keen to enjoy, going out to eat in Soho brings with it tough decisions. Continue reading →

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Bubbles, Berries and More – a Brilliant Time in Bristol

Posted on 2013/05/01 by tikichris

Some work-related reasons led me to Bristol for an overnight stay. Kemey was able to join me for the trip, and we found plenty of pleasure to go along with the business during our short time in this small but vibrant town. Maybe it was the gorgeous sunshiny weather? we really didn’t do all that much while there but had an absolute blast. Here are some of the highlights from a chilled out 24 hours in Bristol. Continue reading →

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Summer Fun at Scotland’s Loch Ness (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/05/01 by tikichris

Looking to have a monstrously good time in Scotland this summer? Figuring out how to have fun around the famed Loch Ness doesn’t have to be a mystery. Here’s a look at the area’s line up of awesome festivals … Continue reading →

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Spin London, the World’s First Urban Bicycle Festival (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/04/30 by tikichris

Spin London – the world’s first urban focused bicycle consumer show and festival – will debut the first weekend of May at the Old Truman Brewery in East London. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

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Burlexe: Burlesque Inspired Theatre at London’s Shadow Lounge (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/04/28 by tikichris

I, for one, enjoyed myself immensely when I checked out the show earlier this month. I laughed a lot. I blushed as dancers made eye contact, took to the audience and once when one performer ran her finger along my jawline. Ooh la la! Continue reading →

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The 2013 Islay Whisky Festival (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/04/25 by tikichris

The Feis Ile is the Scottish island of Islay’s annual festival of “Malt and Music.” Held every year during the last week of May with an variety of activities and events across Islay as well as on the neighbouring island Jura, the Feis Ile is considered to be one of the most important events on any true whisky lover’s calendar. Continue reading →

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Making the Most of Mexico City’s Museo Nacional de Antropología (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/04/24 by tikichris

The Museo Nacional de Antropología in Mexico City is the national museum of Mexico as well its most visited. Home to significant and numerous archaeological and anthropological artifacts from pre-Columbian Mexico, it is considered to be one of the most important institutions for the study of ancient Meso-American culture and society. By many of its visitors, the Museo Nacional is thought to be among the greatest museums in the world. Continue reading →

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Jack the Ripper’s London Today (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/04/23 by tikichris

This year marks the 125th anniversary of the notorious Jack the Ripper murders in the East London area of Whitechapel. The first of the Ripper’s victims, Mary Ann Nichols, was found in the streets near London Hospitality in April of 1888. The identity of person who murdered her and four – or possibly five – other women still remains a mystery, but the case continues to horrify and fascinate as much as it did back over a century ago. Continue reading →

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Where to Shop in Rome (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/04/21 by tikichris

Wondering how Italians always seem to look so effortlessly fashionable? Or maybe you’re hoping to score a few summer vacation souvenirs at bargain prices or come home from your Roman holiday with some truly unique gifts? Have a quick glance at these four Roman shopping hubs and decide which best suits your tastes and budget. Continue reading →

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The Best Food Shopping in Bologna (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/04/21 by tikichris

Here’s a list of some of the best places in Bologna to shop for food – all centrally located within easy walking distance of each other, near the Piazza Maggiore and around the evocative and quaint Via Drapperie. But the wisest advice for any Italian food lover visiting Bologna would be simply to hit the cobbled streets and explore every last portico of this delicious city. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: 5 Adventurous Activities to do in London

Posted on 2013/04/19 by tikichris

London is a haven of historical attractions, theatres, pubs and restaurants. But not everyone wants to wallow in history and culture; there are just some who want to engage in fun and more adventurous activities. Golf days Spend a whole … Continue reading →

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Raw Wine Festival Returns to London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/04/18 by tikichris

Coming to London next month is RAW, a “totally independent” wine fair created and organized by “Crazy FrenchWoman” and the first French female Master of Wine, Isabelle Legeron. The two-day fair celebrates natural wines from around the world that, as Isabelle puts it, are “authentic expressions of place” and the “polar opposites of industrialized, big-brand, manufactured, nothing-but-alcoholic-grape-juice wines, that use imagery and suggestion to sell a product.” Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Keeping in Touch with Friends While Travelling

Posted on 2013/04/18 by tikichris

Before I went to university, I took a gap year. I decided to take a year off education to go around the world, explore new countries and meet new people. I went from the US to Australia to South East … Continue reading →

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Win Priceless Theatre Moments and Tix to The Olivier Awards with MasterCard

Posted on 2013/04/17 by tikichris

An active supporter of London theatre, MasterCard has teamed up with three of the world’s biggest musical productions with a campaign to share a few priceless moments with some very lucky theatre goers. The Priceless Theatre campaign gives fans a chance to … Continue reading →

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Guest Post: The Best Transport for a School Trip to London

Posted on 2013/04/17 by tikichris

School trips are a fantastic way to get pupils engaged with a subject. Whether you’re planning on arranging a class visit to London’s Science Museum, the Tate Modern or London Zoo, you’ll need a way to get your pupils there. … Continue reading →

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Ripley’s London Celebrates World Circus Day (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/04/16 by tikichris

Believe it or not April 20th is World Circus Day. And as the place where the world’s first modern circus was presented back in 1768, London’s as apt as any destination to celebrate this family friendly event. Continue reading →

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GB1 Seafood Restaurant & Bar at the Grand Brighton (CDCLifestyle)

Posted on 2013/04/16 by tikichris

Newly opened at the recently refurbished Grand Brighton hotel, GB1 Seafood Restaurant & Bar serves up a treat for lovers of fresh and expertly prepared fruits of the sea. Continue reading →

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Guest Post: Top Sights to See in Cornwall

Posted on 2013/04/16 by tikichris

From spectacular beaches for surfing, to cliff top walks for exploring, Cornwall truly offers something for everyone. Whether you’re a regular visitor or are travelling here for the very first time, you’ll find something that will amaze and astound you. … Continue reading →

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Queen’s Day in Amsterdam 2013 (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/04/14 by tikichris

This year’s Queen’s Day promises to be a particularly special one, and presumably the last for a very long time. The Queen has announced that she will abdicate on the date and that her son, Willem-Alexander, will be inaugurated. Continue reading →

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Four of This Summer’s Best European Music Festivals (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013/04/12 by tikichris

Here comes summer (and not soon enough!). For the young and the youthful among European music fans that means it’s time to party. Heading to Europe this summer and hoping to add an extra dose of fun to your vacation? Check out this four unique music festivals. All four are great value for money too! Continue reading →

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Experience England’s Roman Legacy (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013/04/10 by tikichris

Arriving in England in 43 AD, the legacy of the Romans in the British Isles can still be seen. From ruins from the settlement that would become the world class city of London to roads that are still regularly used thoroughfares and the sprawling Hadrian’s Wall, the ancient Romans left a historic and indelible mark. Here’s a list of some of the top Roman sights to see across the country. Continue reading →

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