Category Archives: USA

A Christmas Story House, Cleveland

Posted on 2018-11-01 by tikichris

The central set of one of America’s most cherished festive season flicks is a major attraction in Cleveland with tours offered of the house where A Christmas Story was filmed. Continue reading →

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Must Eat Restaurants for When You Visit Phoenix (Going Places)

Posted on 2018-10-24 by tikichris

If you’re interested in dining at some of the best restaurants in Phoenix, read on to learn where you should go. Continue reading →

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Blackbeard’s Wake | Weighing Anchor

Posted on 2018-10-02 by tikichris

Hey folks. I’m weighing anchor and sailing on to cover other topics, but I hope you enjoyed reading about my Blackbeard-based tour of the Carolina and Georgia coast and that you had a chance to listen to my two related podcast episodes. Continue reading →

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Savannah, Georgia | Blackbeard’s Wake

Posted on 2018-10-01 by tikichris

Direct links between Blackbeard and Savannah are scarce, tenuous and not well documented. However, it’s as swashbuckling a city as ever you’ll come by. Plus, when initially planning my trip, I had hoped to shove off from to explore Georgia island that bears the pirate’s name. Continue reading →

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Discussing Fact and Fiction with Historian Kevin Duffus | Blackbeard’s Wake | #TCTalks Episode 38

Posted on 2018-09-30 by tikichris

Another tie in with the Blackbeard’s Wake miniseries on my blog, Episode 28 of tikichris Talks finds me in conversation with research historian, author and documentary filmmaker Kevin Duffus. Continue reading →

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Charleston, South Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake

Posted on 2018-09-29 by tikichris

I learned about Blackbeard’s blockade and all sorts of local lore during a guided tour with captivating storyteller Eric Lavender of Charleston Pirate Tours. As informative and insightful as he was hilarious in his deadpan delivery, roaming around some the city’s most historic and beautiful streets with Eric in his full pirate garb was a great way to spend a morning – and an activity I’d recommend to anyone visiting Charleston. Continue reading →

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Ocracoke, North Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake

Posted on 2018-09-26 by tikichris

From Greenville, I made for the Outer Banks, specifically to the island of Ocracoke, where Blackbeard’s legacy seemed to hang in the air like Spanish moss on a live oak. Continue reading →

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Greenville, North Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake

Posted on 2018-09-24 by tikichris

As much as I savoured reacquainting myself with such a tasty town, I was primarily there to take a peek into the East Carolina University lab where artefacts from Blackbeard’s sunken flagship are being preserved and studied for a more accurate record of North Carolina’s coastal heritage. Continue reading →

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In Blackbeard’s Wake

Posted on 2018-09-22 by tikichris

Ahoy, y’all! I’m back in London and starting to sift through the notes from my latest road trip. This one was along the US Atlantic coast of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia on the trail of fact and fiction pertaining to one of the world’s most notorious pirates: Blackbeard. Continue reading →

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Best of the Fests | Long Road Country and Americana Festival

Posted on 2018-09-06 by Judith Schrut

Top country and Americana stars are lining up for the inaugural Long Road Country, Americana and Roots Festival. Old and New World traditions will unite in the grand surrounds of Stanford Hall in Leicestershire. Continue reading →

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Ahoy! Discovering Pirate History Treasure along America’s East Coast (Going Places)

Posted on 2018-08-08 by tikichris

America’s southeastern coast is rich with destinations thick with tales of piratical plunder and maritime misdeeds. So, we thought it would be fun to share our bounty of knowledge about some of the most fascinating pirate-related destinations along the Atlantic that you can visit. Get ready for your timbers to be shivered! Continue reading →

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Unexpected Texas: How to Get the Best of Your San Antonio Holiday (Metro)

Posted on 2018-08-07 by tikichris

The seventh biggest city in the US and second largest in Texas, San Antonio is as hip to current trends as any urban centre. Continue reading →

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Things to Do on Hilton Head Island

Posted on 2018-07-28 by tikichris

Beach vacations are sometimes a cliché, and people usually imagine a week spent drowsing in the light of the sun, maybe with the occasional dip in the ocean tossed in. Continue reading →

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Best of the Fests | The World at WOMAD, Wiltshire

Posted on 2018-07-27 by Judith Schrut

WOMAD – the biggest international festival on the planet is celebrating its 36th year in style, bringing hundreds of performing artists from dozens of countries and thousands of world music fans to a beautiful open air site deep in the Wiltshire countryside. Continue reading →

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Review | Born in the USA: Taylor Mac at the Barbican Centre

Posted on 2018-06-30 by Judith Schrut

Live knitters, brass musicians and backing singers stage left. Harp, strings and temperance choir, stage right. The legendary Taylor Mac, aka the gender fluid pronoun ‘judy’, in a multi-coloured explosion of glitter and tinsel, spectacularly centre stage. Continue reading →

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My 420 Tours | #TCTalks Episode 20

Posted on 2018-05-29 by tikichris

Welcome back to tikichris Talks and thanks so much for listening. Recorded during a recent visit to Denver, Colorado, episode 20 features a fun and informative interview with Cynthia Ord, the Marketing Director for My 420 Tours – North America’s first legal cannabis tour company. Continue reading →

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Best Things to Do in Denver

Posted on 2018-05-15 by tikichris

Denver‎ is a beautiful city, and a lot of people consider it to be the heart of Colorado. It looks amazing, and at the same time it brings in front some amazing features that you will appreciate quite a bit. … Continue reading →

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America’s Greenest Urban Getaways (Going Places)

Posted on 2018-04-20 by tikichris

Are you keen to keep your carbon footprint light and spend your time and money visiting destinations where clean energy is a priority? Have a look at our list of US cities with excellent public transportation and other eco-friendly initiatives to keep you traveling green. Continue reading →

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What to Do on Holiday In Indianapolis, Indiana

Posted on 2018-04-18 by tikichris

Known as the crossroads of America (due to its six interstate highway crossings), the capital city Indianapolis has almost as many monuments and memorials as Washington D.C. This article will provide you with some sightseeing, food and fun tips on what you can do when you visit Indiana for the first time. Continue reading →

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5 Splendidly Inexpensive Weekend Beach Breaks for the Family (Going Places)

Posted on 2018-04-07 by tikichris

Is your family begging for a beach break but your bank account is begging for a break from big spending? Not to worry! It’s definitely possible to take the family to the beach on a budget.
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(Northern) California Dreamin’ | Index

Posted on 2018-04-02 by Judith Schrut

Thanks for joining Judith Schrut on her Northern California road trip. Continue reading →

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(Northern) California Dreamin’ | Berkeley

Posted on 2018-03-15 by Judith Schrut

We’re heading south now, down Highway 101 to Berkeley, home of the Free Speech Movement, the top public university in the USA and my Alma Mater. Continue reading →

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(Northern) California Dreamin’ | To the Redwood Forest

Posted on 2018-03-04 by Judith Schrut

Northern California’s incredible redwood forests are a natural wonder not to be missed.  Trees growing here are amongst the world’s tallest and oldest, some over 380 feet high or 2,000 years old. Continue reading →

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(Northern) California Dreamin’ | San Francisco

Posted on 2018-02-18 by Judith Schrut

San Francisco.  It’s the City by the Bay, SF, the Golden City; creator of denim jeans, fortune cookies, mimosas, waterbeds, Rice-a-Roni and the Summer of Love; home to more than 50 hills, 14,000 Victorian houses, 200 landmark buildings and the only moving national monument in the USA (the cable car),  and year after year voted America’s coolest city. Continue reading →

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(Northern) California Dreamin’ | Do, Stay, Eat, Play

Posted on 2018-02-12 by Judith Schrut

Every winter,  thousands of bargain and sun-hungry Brits flock to Florida for a booster dose of light, sea, sand and a sheer break from relentless grey skies.  But did you know that for just a few dollars more you can fly nonstop to Northern California instead? Continue reading →

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The Quirky and Mysterious Side of Minneapolis (Miles Away)

Posted on 2018-01-29 by tikichris

From out-of-this-world experiences to pleasantly weird art, here’s our rundown of the wacky things you can see and do when you’re in Minneapolis. Continue reading →

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The Civil Rights Trail: A Journey Through America’s Painful Birth to Social Justice (Miles Away)

Posted on 2018-01-12 by tikichris

The United States Civil Rights Trail was launched on New Year’s Day 2018 – a significant date because it is the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s decree that freed slaves during the Civil War. Continue reading →

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Simon Says, Shop Better!

Posted on 2017-12-13 by Demi Perera

Simon Malls cover 14 states in the USA and offer an unbeatable mix of high street retailers, premium outlets and impressive dining options. Continue reading →

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An Essential Guide to Visiting Pearl Harbor in Hawaii (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-12-06 by tikichris

Planning a dream vacation to the Hawaii? Make sure to save time for a visit to historic Pearl Harbor to honor the more than 2,000 Americans who died during the surprise attack by the Japanese on the naval base that … Continue reading →

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Shop Till You Drop at America’s Best Cities for Holiday Shopping (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-11-22 by tikichris

If you’re wondering which US cities are the absolute best for taking a holiday retail wander then check out this all nice/not naughty list of the choicest shopping destinations in America. Continue reading →

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Bingeing on the Best Bites in Baltimore – All the Best Places to Eat in the US City (Metro)

Posted on 2017-10-31 by tikichris

Big on flavour but not convention, Baltimore is just the sort of foodie destination WORTH writing about. Edgar Allen Poe, John Waters, David Simon, Ira Glass: Baltimore, Maryland has spawned and inspired some of America’s greatest storytellers. Even the country’s … Continue reading →

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The Eerie Side of New England: Is Massachusetts the Spookiest State in the Union? (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-10-11 by tikichris

If you’re looking to get spooked in the Bay State then check out our guide to Massachusetts’ historic haunted places you can actually visit. Continue reading →

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Infographic | UK vs USA: Different Names for the Same Foods

Posted on 2017-08-22 by tikichris

This fun infographic does a great job summing up some of the most interesting differences. Continue reading →

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IPW 2017 | DC Out

Posted on 2017-07-10 by tikichris

Thanks for joining me as I shared some impressions about IPW and highlights from my visit in Washington. Continue reading →

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IPW 2017 | As an Expat, Foodie and Tourist

Posted on 2017-07-09 by tikichris

As an expat American living in London (for more than 13 years) it’s an odd feeling to head back to the US for work-related visits, especially when I don’t get to see my family. Travelling to the nation’s capital as … Continue reading →

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