Monthly Archives: October 2019

Lamezia Pizza & Fresh Pasta

Posted on 2019-10-29 by tikichris

Family run Lamezia Pizza & Fresh Pasta is a welcoming little eatery that serves big portioned, big flavoured Calabrian cuisine. Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Stress-Free Travel During the Thanksgiving Holiday (Miles Away)

Posted on 2019-10-29 by tikichris

Ahhh, Thanksgiving. A time to feast with family and close friends and celebrate what we’re most grateful for, but it’s a holiday that can also be an especially hectic time for those of us who need to fly to spend … Continue reading →

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Diwali and Dumplings at Soho Wala

Posted on 2019-10-27 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut makes friends with the mighty momo. Raise your hand if you thought only Chinese cooks made fabulous steamed dumplings. Yeah, me too. Until a few days ago that is, when I was introduced to momos, fresh and fragrant … Continue reading →

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London Literature Festival at the Southbank

Posted on 2019-10-25 by Judith Schrut

Spread the word: Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival is in full swing. Judith Schrut thinks it’s a real page turner. The 13th London Literature Festival, on this week at the Southbank Centre, is packed with live readings, book launches, debates, … Continue reading →

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The Tokyo Food Scene: Were to Go and What to Eat (Going Places)

Posted on 2019-10-23 by tikichris

Distinctively delicious cuisine is one of the greatest gifts Japan has shared with the rest of the world. The best place in Japan to indulge in some of the country’s tastiest dishes is definitely Tokyo. This fast-paced but perfectly polite … Continue reading →

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Vermouth 49

Posted on 2019-10-19 by tikichris

On of only a very few handful of vermouth bars in London, Vermouth 49 at Maltby Street is an ideal spot for causal and flavoursome drinks. I don’t know if you noticed, but I haven’t been publishing nearly as many … Continue reading →

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Ocean Encounters – a Photographic Exhibition by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Posted on 2019-10-18 by Demi Perera

Demi Perera reports on Ocean Encounters, a photography exhibition by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. Greta Thunberg has successfully challenged the conversation on climate change. Our oceans, which play a key role in the debate have featured heavily. Such times calls … Continue reading →

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Win a Polaroid Pop Instant Digital Camera  

Posted on 2019-10-15 by tikichris

COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME. Here’s your chance to win a Polaroid Pop Instant Digital Camera and start … Continue reading →

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Interview with Orange Buffalo (in Buffalo, Post Buffalo Wing Festival) | Spread It, Dip It, Wing It | #TCTalks 74

Posted on 2019-10-14 by tikichris

Here’s something hot and saucy for ya that you definitely shouldn’t bwack at: the second instalment in my series of blog posts and podcast episodes about my trip to Buffalo, New York to visit the National Buffalo Wing Festival as … Continue reading →

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The Secrets to Successfully Traveling Alone in Your 40s (Going Places)

Posted on 2019-10-04 by tikichris

Here are a few tips to help ensure your experiences traveling alone in your 40s are as amazing as you deserve them to be. Continue reading →

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The Story of the World’s Best Beef: How Kobe Conquered the Globe (City AM)

Posted on 2019-10-02 by tikichris

Wedged between the Rokko mountain range and Osaka Bay, Kobe is the sixth largest city in Japan with more than a million and a half people. Its namesake beef doesn’t come from the city itself but from the surrounding farmland of Hyogo Prefecture where Kobe is the capital and the key port. Continue reading →