Monthly Archives: June 2015

London Daily Photo: So Close/So Far Away

Posted on 2015-06-30 by tikichris
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Wimbledon-Themed Afternoon Tea at The Landmark London

Posted on 2015-06-29 by tikichris

Earlier today I had the pleasure of enjoying afternoon tea in the light filled Winter Garden of five star hotel, The Landmark London. I reckon it’s one of London’s most elegant spaces to book an afternoon tea service, and proved to be an excellent setting for me to get through an initially awkward start and have a great conversation. Continue reading →

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Hotels Near the Best Shopping in London

Posted on 2015-06-29 by tikichris

There are all kinds of reasons that you may want to visit the city of London. The history of the city and all of the wonderful tourist attractions you can take it are often more than enough for some people. … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Ceramic and Concrete

Posted on 2015-06-29 by tikichris
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UK Premiere of Roxanne by Paul Frankl

Posted on 2015-06-28 by tikichris

Shot in 35mm and on location in Soho, the film follows the relationship of transgender sex worker (played cool and convincing by Miss Cairo) and motherless 12 year-old Lily (spectacularly portrayed by Thea Lamb). It’s an ‘unlikely friendship’ kinda flick – not too dissimilar in theme to, say, About a Boy except the ‘boy’ in Roxanne is a girl and the ‘Hugh Grant’ character is Miss Cairo. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: ESQ.

Posted on 2015-06-28 by tikichris
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Apartments for a Short Time in Reading

Posted on 2015-06-28 by tikichris

There can be all kinds of reasons why you may need an apartment for just a short while. Many times businesses send employees into a new town or city to do some work on a short-term basis, perhaps for several … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: King’s Cross

Posted on 2015-06-27 by tikichris
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Untold Theatre Premieres Second Production: The Scar Test

Posted on 2015-06-27 by tikichris

Not only touched by the performance I caught of The Scar Test and glad for the chance to see such compelling live theatre, I am more informed about the plight of refugees seeking safe haven in the UK and more aware of how poorly too many of these individuals are treated. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Untitled

Posted on 2015-06-26 by tikichris
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Affordable Hotel Stays in Edinburgh

Posted on 2015-06-26 by tikichris

If you are planning any type of a leisure trip or holiday to Scotland one of the places you may want to visit the most is Edinburgh. There is a great deal for you to see and do in the … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Tanabata Fukinagashi Decorations | Southbank Centre

Posted on 2015-06-25 by tikichris
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A Guide to London Heathrow Airport’s 5 (Soon to be 4) Terminals (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-06-25 by tikichris

London Heathrow Airport is the busiest airport in the UK as well as the busiest airport in Europe by passenger traffic. If you’re planning a visit to London or many other destinations across Britain or elsewhere in Europe, there’s a … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Memento Mori

Posted on 2015-06-24 by tikichris
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3 Ways to Celebrate Midsummer in Europe (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-06-23 by tikichris

The longest day of the year – in a good way – is Midsummer when (as long as any clouds don’t dampen the party) hours upon hours of sunlight cast rays of fun across the northern hemisphere. Here’s a look … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Looking Up

Posted on 2015-06-23 by tikichris
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Dining at the Renewed Aqua Nueva

Posted on 2015-06-22 by tikichris

It had been some while (like a couple of years) since I had last dined at Aqua Nueva, but I still held strong memories of how much I enjoyed my meal when I recently accepted an invitation to return for a visit after the soft launch of this Spanish restaurant that’s just reopened after a long hiatus for refurbishment. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Bethnal Green Road

Posted on 2015-06-22 by tikichris
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Win a Range of Barman Sirops, Cans and Gourmet Drops from Teisseire

Posted on 2015-06-21 by tikichris

Teisseire has been making French sirop from naturally filtered water in the alps since 1720. The sirops come in a huge variety of flavours – from strawberry to cactus – among the most popular are Passionfruit, Raspberry, Lemon, Caramel, Mojito, Pink Grapefruit and Grenadine. They’re more flexible than cordials and go with both hot or cold drinks. Fancy a summery dash of French flair for free? I’ve teamed up with Teisseire to offer one lucky reader a chance to win a range barman sirops, cans and gourmet drops. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Clouds and Clapping Hands

Posted on 2015-06-21 by tikichris
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Hotel Marketing and the Mystery of Blogging

Posted on 2015-06-20 by tikichris

I had a great time speaking as a panellist at the Hotel Marketing Association’s recent Clearing up the Mystery of Blogging seminar at the Royal Garden Hotel. If I was able to share even a fraction of the insight some of the other panellists imparted, I did very well indeed! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Towers of …

Posted on 2015-06-20 by tikichris
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Find Affordable Hotels in Wimbledon

Posted on 2015-06-19 by tikichris

One of the nicer areas of London to visit is Wimbledon. Whether you are coming to the area during the time of year of the famous tennis tournament, visiting another time of year to take in all of the sights … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Bethnal Green Road

Posted on 2015-06-19 by tikichris
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Recipe: Earl Grey Duck (Gressingham)

Posted on 2015-06-18 by tikichris

Here’s an extremely easy recipe that should still impress any dinner guest. Earl Grey is a brilliant marinade for duck breast, infusing the meat with range of light citrus notes and woody tannin flavour while tenderising it even more than it already is resulting in an incredibly succulent dish. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Smile

Posted on 2015-06-18 by tikichris
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Win a £50 Online Farmers’ Market Shopping Spree + Free Delivery from Bonativo

Posted on 2015-06-17 by tikichris

Bonativo delivers fresh, unique products from producers who can only usually be found at farmers’ markets and specialty shops. I tried the service out recently and was impressed with the items I was able to purchase and by the use of use of the site and the speed at which my order was delivery. For your own taste of this nifty idea and a free chance to shop at this “online farmers’ market” for free, keep reading to find out about an exclusive giveaway competition Bonativo is running for my readers. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: My Sky

Posted on 2015-06-17 by tikichris
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Re: Joyce! It’s Bloomsday! (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-06-16 by tikichris

Considered to be Joyce’s masterpiece and a seminal piece of 20th century literature, the modernist novel Ulysses is known for its dense and dialect rich text and tells the story of a day in the life of Leopold Bloom. Bloomsday … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Inside Out

Posted on 2015-06-16 by tikichris
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Happy 150th to The Langham London

Posted on 2015-06-16 by tikichris

One of London’s most lauded luxury destinations, The Langham, celebrated a stately 150 years as a hotel last week. I tagged along for some of the birthday fun and had a peek at what’s new and upcoming for this upscale mainstay of impeccable hospitality. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Blue Yellow Green

Posted on 2015-06-15 by tikichris
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Brunch at Blueprint Café

Posted on 2015-06-15 by tikichris

When the sun is out, a table at Blueprint Café overlooking the Thames is a glorious spot to enjoy a meal. And it’s been my experience that the café’s Head Chef Martyn Moody’s meals are definitely enjoyable. His new Saturday brunch menu is a guaranteed weekend delight. As for the weather, there are no guarantees, but the crisp blue skied Saturday I paid a visit was gorgeous. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Self Portrait (Line up in a Dirty Window)

Posted on 2015-06-14 by tikichris
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Duck Croquetas (Gressingham)

Posted on 2015-06-13 by tikichris

These sweet potato duck croquetas are crowd pleasers,perfect for BBQs and casual dinner parties. I like to dip my croquetas in an easy-to-make chipotle honey mustard sauce: one part yellow “American” mustard, one part honey and couple of drops of … Continue reading →

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