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Best of 2017
As the end of 2017 draws to a close, I’d like to take a moment to highlight the best food, drink, and travel related treats that I came across in London and around the world over these past 12 months. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Beer, Best of 2017, Best of the Best, Coffee, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Luxury, Pizza, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged BARS, beer, Best of, Best of 2017, Best of the Best, burgers, CAFES, CHEAP EATS, cocktails, coffee, Drink, Food, hotel, hotels, ice cream, London, luxury, pizza, pubs, resorts, restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Back to Basel? Weihnacht!
I spent the last weekend having an especially festive time in Basel – home to Switzerland’s biggest Christmas market and an all round excellent destination for cultured city break. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Basel, Beer, Christmas, Design, Germany, Hotels, Museums, Restaurants, Shopping, Street Markets, Switzerland
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Review: Highland Apartments by Mansley (Urban Travel Blog)
For a “best of both worlds” getaway, Highland Apartments fit our bill perfectly offering an urban base for rural pursuits. Continue reading
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Win a Limited Edition Golden Age Bottle of Cointreau
Cointreau is celebrating the Golden Age of cocktails with a limited edition bottle paying homage to 1920s Art Deco design. Continue reading
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Shopping for Menswear? It’s in the Pocket with Jacamo
Shopping for menswear can be as easy as putting on a pair of jeans when you do it with Jacamo. Continue reading
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Posted in England, Fashion, Shopping
Tagged christmas, england, essex, fashion, Grays RM20 2ZP, intu Lakeside, jacamo, jacamo.co.uk, Lakeside, menswear, Shopping, style, West Thurrock Way
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Four Degree Opens at St George Wharf, Vauxhall
Four Degree, a Japanese-French fusion restaurant with the UK’s first Macallan Whisky lounge, has opened at St George Wharf. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Luxury
Tagged BARS, Drink, Food, Four Degree, french food, Fusion cuisine, japanese food, luxury, restaurants, reviews, south london, St George Wharf, sushi, SW8, SW8 2AZ, vauxhall, whisky, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Colour in the Bedroom
The psychology of colour has been extensively studied for many years and evidence shows that colours do influence mood. Continue reading
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Wild Turkey Lodge at The Ten Bells
The upstairs bar at classic Spitalfields pub, The Ten Bells, has been transformed into a Kentucky hunting lodge for the winter, compliments of Wild Turkey Bourbon. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged BARS, bourbon, cocktails, Drink, east london, Food, London, POP UPS, pubs, reviews, spitalfields, The Ten Bells, tower hamlets, whiskey, wild turkey, wild turkey 101, wild turkey bourbon
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Experiencing “City Zen” in London on an E-Bike
For the past month or so, I’ve been enjoying the hell out of riding around London on a gorgeous Cityzen C8 HMB e-bike on loan from Royal Dutch Gazelle. As my time in possession of it comes to an end I’m trying to eek out as many chances as I can to ride it before having to return it. Continue reading
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Posted in London, Shopping, Sports, Travel, Video
Tagged bicycles, biking, Cityzen, Cityzen C8, Cityzen C8 HMB, Cityzen C8 HMB e-bike, cycling, e-bikes, E17, east london, electric bicycles, electrict bkies, Gazelle, Gazelle bicyles, Gazelle bikes, Gazelle Cityzen, Gazelle Cityzen e-bike, Gazelle E-Bikes, Gazelle electric bicycles, Gazelle electric bikes, London, Royal Dutch Gazelle, Shopping, sports, Video, waltham forest, WALTHAMSTOW, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Everything You Need to Know About TSA PreCheck (Miles Away)
Hate to wait, love to travel? TSA PreCheck might be just the thing for you to gain more time relaxing and having fun by shrugging off the long lines going through airport security. If you dread dealing with security everytime your fly or just hate waiting in line, then you’ll probably be interested in this program. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Miles Away, Travel
Tagged air travel, cheapoair, Miles Away, Travel, TSA, TSA PreCheck
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An Essential Guide to Visiting Pearl Harbor in Hawaii (Going Places)
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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Posted in Going Places, Hawaii, OneTravel, Travel, USA
Tagged Going Places, hawaii, OneTravel, pearl harbor, Travel, USA
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Win a Bottle of Amarula Cream Liqueur
Have yourself a smooth and silky Christmas with the chance to win a bottle of Amarula Cream Liqueur. Continue reading
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Posted in Christmas, Competition, Drink, Freebies, Shopping
Tagged #WinAmarula, Amarula, Amarula Cream Liqueur, christmas, competition, Drink, Food, free, freebies, liqueur, RT to win, Shopping, twitter competition
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5 Benefits of Yoga in a Busy World
These 5 benefits of yoga in a busy world may have you considering giving it a try, even just for a few minutes each day. Continue reading
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Understanding Rye with Karaway Bakery
Among the yummiest things I’ve had this year and definitely some of the tastiest breads I’ve come across in London are the ryes baked by Karaway. Continue reading
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Posted in London, Shopping
Tagged bakeries, baking, Barking, Borough High Street, borough market, bread, E15, E15 2JU, E20, E20 1EH, east london, Eastern European Food, Food, IG11, IG11 0TW, Karaway, Karaway Bakery, Lithuanian Scalded Rye, London, Montfichet Road, Portland Commercial Estate, reviews, Ripple Road, RYE, rye bread, SE1, SE1 9AH, Shopping, south london, STRATFORD, westfield, WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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#TCTalks | Episode 6 | Chocolate Ecstasy
For Episode 6 of tikichris Talks I share a hot chocolate with Jennifer Earle, a self-confessed chocoholic, internationally recognised chocolate expert, judge for the International Chocolate Awards, the Academy of Chocolate Awards, the Great Taste Awards, the Quality Food Awards and Which? Magazine and founder of Taste Tripper, Chocolate Ecstasy Tours, and Ice Cream Ecstasy Tours. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Drink, Food, interview, London, Podcast, Restaurants, Shopping, TCTalks, Travel
Tagged #TCTalks, chocolate, Chocolate Ectasy, Chocolate Ectasy Tours, Drink, Food, ice cream, Ice Cream Ecstasy Tours, interview, Jennifer Earle, London, music, PODCAST, restaurants, Shopping, Taste Tripper, tikichris talks, Travel, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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5 Tips on Choosing a Candidate for Power of Attorney
According to the solicitors at SCL Wills & Probate, specialising in lasting power of attorney advice in London, there are two options for LPA; one includes health and welfare, while the other involves property and financial affairs. Continue reading
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Stax Diner to Give Away 200 Free Cheeseburgers from Noon on Thursday 7 December
Bea Vo’s Deep South dive, Stax Diner, will celebrate its upcoming relaunch by giving away free cheeseburgers to the first 200 customers visiting the Kingly Court eatery just off Carnaby Street from noon on Thursday 7 December. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Freebies, London, Restaurants
Tagged american food, Bea Vo, burgers, carnaby, carnaby street, cheeseburgers, Feed Your Soul, Food, free, Free Burgers, Free Cheeseburgers, freebies, hamburgers, KINGLY COURT, KINGLY STREET, London, restaurants, soho, special offers, Stax, Stax Diner, W1, W1B 5PW, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Cold Comfort: The Coolest Destinations for Winter Lovers (Miles Away)
Bundle up with a warm cup of cocoa and enjoy reading about where to go for the most chilled out and coolest trips to take before the onset of spring! Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Miles Away, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, Miles Away, Travel, winter, Winter travel
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Hotel Chocolat: Christmas Gifts for Her
Luxury British chocolate brand, Hotel Chocolat, has a delectable range of luscious treats “for her” including boxes of chocolates, bottles of bubbly, hampers, gift cards, “bean to bar” experiences and more! Continue reading
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25% Discount to “Adopt an Olive Tree” and Enjoy Delicious Ethically Produced Pomora Olive Oil
I’ve been a fan of Pomora olive tree adoption/olive oil subscription service for a few years now. I love the founders’ goal to create a community of food lovers and food producers who share an ethical vision – and I … Continue reading
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10 Ultimate Ski Destinations Around the World (Going Places)
Can’t wait to head to the mountains for ski season? Before you go, make sure to have a look at our list of some of the planet’s best winter sports resorts and most powdery slopes – from the ultra famous to the next to unknown. Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, OneTravel, Sports, Travel
Tagged Going Places, OneTravel, ski, ski resorts, skiing, sports, Travel
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Fantastic Services/Fantastic Christmas Tree
Fantastic Services – a “one-stop shop for all home services” in London and much of Southeast and Northwest England – has added a new seasonally fantastic service available in all London areas within the M25: Christmas tree delivery, installation, and disposal. Continue reading
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Tagged christmas, christmas tree, Christmas tree delivery, fantastic services, London, Shopping, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Konditor & Cook: Best Mince Pies in London?
Have you tried Konditor & Cook’s mince pies? Spiced right with an ever so flaky crust, they’re a perfect treat for seasonal snacking and Christmas celebrations. Continue reading
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Posted in Christmas, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged bakeries, christmas, Cornwall Road, Food, Konditor & Cook, Konditor and Cook, London, MINCE PIES, restaurants, reviews, SE1 8TW, Shopping, south london, WATERLOO, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win the Complete Range of Chutneys and Pickles from The English Provender Company
Here’s a competition to relish! I’m offering the chance for one lucky tikichris reader to win the complete range of award-winning chutneys and pickles from The English Provender Company. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Food, Freebies, Shopping
Tagged british food, christmas, Chutneys, Classic Christmas Chocolate Sleekster, competition, english food, Food, free, freebies, pickles, RT to win, Shopping, The English Provender Co, The English Provender Company, twitter competition
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Top Five Used Vehicles for Keen Teen Drivers
When picking an automobile for a young driver, it is essential to buy a reliable, good model which will ensure your child has a safe transport for many years to come. This is important because teens are at a higher … Continue reading
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Daisy Green Collective Launches Darcie & May Green
Daisy Green Collection has launched its latest venue: a pair of city barges moored outside Paddington Station and featuring vivid exterior designs by famed artist Sir Peter Blake (best known for co-creating the cover art for the Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Bars, Beer, Coffee, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged Art, australian food, BARS, beer, CAFES, coffee, Daisy Green Collective, Darcie & May Green, Darcie and May Green, design, Drink, Food, Grand Union Canal, paddington, Paddington Basin, Paddington Central, peter blake, POP ART, reviews, Sheldon Square, sir peter blake, W2, W2 6DS, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Momos and More Himalayan Inspired Dishes at Madame D
I was at Madame D’s in mid November taking up the restaurant on an invitation to have a taste of its recently launched menu, featuring a new range of gorgeous momos (Tibetan style dumplings). I loved every ferociously flavoursome bite. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged COMMERCIAL STREET, Drink, E1, E1 6LY, east london, Food, himalayan food, London, momos, restaurants, reviews, spitalfields, tower hamlets, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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#TCTalks | Episode 5 | Hot & Chilli
Episode 5 of tikichris Talks finds me sitting down for a chat with my good friend Rosana McPhee, an amazing cook and photographer and the mastermind behind the award-winning food, travel and luxury blog Hot & Chilli. Continue reading
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Posted in Blogs, Food, interview, London, Luxury, Photography, Podcast, Recipes, TCTalks, Travel
Tagged #TCTalks, Blogs, Drink, Food, hot & chilli, Hot and Chilli, Hot&Chilli, interview, London, luxury, PODCAST, rosana mcphee, tikichris talks, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Thanks!
As I’ve done on this blog every Thanksgiving Day since 2011, I’d like to take a quick moment to reflect upon the year and say a few words of thanks. Continue reading
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Tagged 2017, Alexandra Kalinowski, Cat Byers, Demi Perera, KC Trommer, kemey lafond, thanks, thanksgiving, Zay Ahmed
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Where Should You Buy Gifts Online?
Here are some of the things for you to keep in mind when you are looking for a place to do all of your online festive season gift shopping. Continue reading
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Shop Till You Drop at America’s Best Cities for Holiday Shopping (Going Places)
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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Posted in Christmas, Going Places, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel, USA
Tagged christmas, Going Places, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel, USA
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Leica Launches CL Compact Camera
Legendary premium camera and lens manufacturer Leica added a camera to its portfolio today: the CL, a digital APS-C system camera that’s elegant and discrete. Continue reading
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Posted in Luxury, Photography, Shopping
Tagged #LeicaCL, cameras, Leica, Leica CL, luxury, Photography, Shopping
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Winery Weekend at Three Choirs Vineyard in Gloucestershire
Among the standouts and best established of English wineries is Three Choirs vineyard and winery in Gloucestershire. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, England, Food, Hotels, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Wine
Tagged Drink, england, english sparkling wine, ENGLISH WINE, Food, GL18, GL18 1LS, gloucestershire, hotels, Newent, restaurants, reviews, Shopping, Three Choirs, Three Choirs Gloucestershire, Three Choirs Vineyard, Three Choirs Winery, Travel, wine, winery
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Recipe: White Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies
These white chocolate chip cookies made with a pumpkin puree dough are an ideal treat for autumn celebrations and festive season snacking. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Christmas, Food, Recipes, Shopping, Thanksgiving
Tagged baking, chocolate, Chocolate chip cookies, Chocolate chip cookies recipe, Chocolate Chips, christmas, cookies, Cookies recipe, Food, Guittard baking chocolate, Guittard Choc-Au-Lait, Guittard Choc-Au-Lait vanilla milk baking chips, Guittard Chocolate, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin puree, recipes, thanksgiving, tikichris recipes, White Chocolate chip cookies, White Chocolate chip cookies recipe, White Chocolate Chips
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Preview: Meow Meow and the London Philharmonic Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall
Cabaret sensation Meow Meow returns to Royal Festival Hall for More Pandemonium with the London Philharmonic Orchestra following the success of last year’s one-off performance. Continue reading
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Posted in Christmas, Entertainment, Live Performance, London, Music, Theatre
Tagged Belvedere Road, cabaret, christmas, Entertainment, live performance, London, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Meow Meow, music, Previews, royal festival hall, SE1, SE1 8XX, south bank, South Centre, south london, theatre, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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