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Author Archives: tikichris
Got My Stojo Risin’ – and Conveniently Collapsing (espressoCrazy)
When it comes to having my morning Joe, my preference is to make my own at home and have that time to myself to savour and reflect before revving up to take on the outside world and running the gauntlet of daily tasks to do. Continue reading
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Posted in Coffee, Drink, espressoCrazy, Shopping, Travel
Tagged coffee, collaspable cup, Drink, espresso, espressoCrazy, Food, illy, Shopping, stojo, Travel
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Gourmet Goat, Borough Market
After years of trading just within the perimeter of Borough Market, kid goat meat vendor, Gourmet Goat, has upgraded to a fixed outlet inside the market. I paid a visit, dabbled my way through the menu and walked away keen to sing the praises of their kid goat creations. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants, Street Markets
Tagged BBC Food and Farming Awards, borough, borough market, Food, Goat meat, Gourmet Goat, Kid goat, London, Nadia Stokes, Nick Stokes, restaurants, Rochester Walk, SE1 9AF, south london, southwark, street food, street markets, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Namibia: Make Unforgettable Memories (Going Places)
Over the past few weeks, we’ve given you an overview and told you where to go for your trip of a lifetime to Namibia. Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged africa, Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, safari, Travel
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Win the Complete Range of Beers from Freedom Brewery
Hey beer lovers! I’ve teamed up with Freedom Brewery from Abbots Bromley, Staffordshire to offer one lucky reader the chance to win this award-winning brewery’s complete range craft beers. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Competition, Drink, Freebies
Tagged beer, competition, Drink, free, free beer, freebies, Freedom Brewery, lager, RT to win, Shopping, twitter competition
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Uncannily Great Dining at The Balcon, Sofitel St James Hotel
All the right points were hit seemingly with prescience during my recent dinner at the Sofitel St James Hotel’s Balcon resulting in one of the better restaurant experiences of my year thus far. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, Hotels, London, Luxury, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged Balcon, Chef Matt Greenwood, Drink, Food, hotels, London, luxury, PALL MALL, regent street, restaurants, reviews, Sofitel, Sofitel St James Hotel, st james's, SW1, SW1Y 5NG, The Balcon, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Brasserie Blanc Southbank
Brasserie Blanc Southbank has reopened with a new spiffy new look. I liked what I saw (and tasted) during my recent snoop. Continue reading
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Posted in Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged Belvedere Road, Brasserie Blanc, brasserie blanc southbank, Drink, escargots, Food, french food, l'escargot, London, moules frite, restaurants, reviews, SE1, SE1 8YL, south bank, south london, southbank, STEAK TARTARE, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Review: El Dorado Rum and Rococo Chocolate Pairing at Barrio Soho
Award-winning rum paired with award-winning chocolate? There’s no awards for assuming Barrio Soho’s recent El Dorado Demerara Rums and Rococo Chocolate pairing was a deeply flavourful success! Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Chocolate, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged Barrio, barrio central, Barrio Soho, BARS, chocolate, cocktails, Drink, El Dorado Rum, Food, London, Poland Street, restaurants, reviews, Rococo Chocolate, rum, Shopping, soho, W1, W1F 8PS, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Eye Goes Wonka for Easter
The London Eye offers a taste of pure imagination this Easter by partnering with the West End hit musical, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for an immersive experience for families. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Entertainment, Food, London, Music, Theatre
Tagged Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, chocolate, Coca-Cola London Eye, county hall, Entertainment, London, london eye, SE1, SE1 7PB, south bank, southbank, View of Pure Imagination, Westminster Bridge Road, Willy Wonka, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Birthday Drinks at Punch Tavern | 10X10 with tikichris
Want to celebrate ten years of tikichris with me? I’m cooking up a string of 10 events to mark my decade of blogging. Fingers crossed and touch wood I’ll manage to pull this off! Making sure my priorities are in order, first up on the tikichris 10X10 agenda is a mandatory visit to the pub. Not just any pub though – one of my favourites in London: Punch Tavern. Please join me. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Beer, Drink, Food, Freebies, London, Pubs, Restaurants, TC10
Tagged 10 Years of tikichris, BARS, beer, city of london, Drink, EC4, EC4Y 1DE, FLEET STREET, Food, free, freebies, gin, London, pubs, punch tavern, restaurants, TC10, TC10X10, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Easter Afternoon Tea at The Langham London
Hop(p)ing for a happy Easter? You’re guaranteed a delectable and playful one with the limited run Easter Afternoon Tea offering by The Langham London’s Executive Pastry Chef Cherish Finden. Continue reading
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Posted in Chocolate, Design, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Luxury, Restaurants
Tagged afternoon tea, CHERISH FINDEN, chocolate, design, Drink, easter, Easter Afternoon Tea, Food, hotels, London, luxury, marylebone, Portland Place, regent street, restaurants, reviews, tea, The Langham London, W1, W1B 1JA, Wedgwood, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Theo Randall at the InterContinental Reopens – Still a Great Place for Italian Cuisine
Taking stock of a decade doing delicious justice to classic Italian dishes, Theo Randall has reopened his restaurant at the InterContinental after an interiors refurb and the addition of a few new menu items. Great news! And the best news about the reopening is that Chef Randall has managed to maintain all the qualities that already had made his eatery one of my favourite places for Italian food. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged hotel, hyde park corner, INTERCONTINENTAL, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, italian cuisine, italian food, italian restaurant, italian wine, London, ONE HAMILTON PLACE, park lane, restaurants, reviews, sommelier, theo randall, theo randall at the intercontinental, Vittorio Gentile, W1, W1J 7QY, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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I’m a Mess. So is My House. Is There Any Help?
I’m a mess: in and out of town more than ever, dashing between events and meetings, uncertain where I left my passport/keys/Oyster card/etc, wondering what day of the week it is. But you know what’s even bigger mess? My home. Continue reading
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Posted in Apps, I'm a Mess, London
Tagged Cleaning service, Hassle, Hassle.com, housecleaner, housecleaning, I'm a Mess, London, London cleaners, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Win Free Bakeware and Recipes from Bake Box
I’ve teamed up with bimonthly subscription service, Bake Box, to help get the word out by offering one lucky reader the chance to win a free box and have a go at using the bakeware and trying out the recipes. Keep reading for details. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Food, Freebies, Recipes, Shopping
Tagged #BakeBoxWin, #BakeClubLive, Bake Box, baking, competition, Food, free, freebies, recipes, RT to win, Shopping, twitter competition
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Turtle Bay Dalston
With its exceptionally generous happy hour, Turtle Bay’s bar is probably the best destination within stumbling distance of Dalston Junction for value conscious elbow bending. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged BARS, Caribbean food, cocktails, dalston, DALSTON JUNCTION, Dalston Square, Drink, E8 3GP, east london, Food, hackney, London, reviews, rum, Santa Teresa Rhum Orange, Turtle Bay, Turtle Bay Dalston, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Sponsored Post | Immerse yourself in YourSingapore
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Posted in Singapore, Travel, Video
Tagged Singapore, SPONSORED POST, Travel, Video, Your Singapore, YourSingapore
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The Magic Hour with Tony Middleton (aka Sonic) at the Grand Royale
Do you believe in magic? Whether you do or not I am certain you will be amazed and have a fantastic night out if you attend The Magic Hour and allow magician Tony Middleton (aka Sonic) to perplex and entertain you with his sleight of hand, illusions and Victorian spiritualist theatrics. Continue reading
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Posted in Entertainment, Hotels, Live Performance, London
Tagged Entertainment, Grand Royale London Hyde Park, hotels, illusionist, London, magic, magician, reviews, Seance, Sonic, The Magic Hour, Tony Middleton, Tony Middleton Sonic, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Easter Egg Hunts for Everyone
Photo of Traquair House Maze by marsroverdriver A car from Carspring isn’t just about giving yourself a great set of wheels, it’s about giving yourself the freedom to explore this green and pleasant land of ours. And with Easter around … Continue reading
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Posted in Cars, Easter, Travel
Tagged cars, Carspring, easter, SPONSORED POST, Travel
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Namibia: Discover the Difference (Going Places)
Following up on our first instalment about what to expect from a trip to Namibia, here’s a look at some of the country’s must-see destinations. For the chance to experience Africa at its wildest, yet most serene, Namibia yields a … Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged africa, Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, safari, Travel
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The Best BBQ in the American South (City AM)
From Arkansas to South Carolina, Chris Osburn goes in search of top barbecues, grills and roasted meats. Continue reading
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Posted in City AM, Food, Restaurants, Travel, USA
Tagged BBQ, City AM, Drink, Food, restaurants, road trip, The Best BBQ in the American South, Travel, USA
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Win a Cointreau Fizz Cocktail Maker
Available now at large grocers across the UK, the Cointreau Fizz Cocktail Maker adds instant sophistication to any get together with your creative crew. Here’s a chance to dream, dare, create some fizzy fun for you and your friends with a chance to win one of these fabulous kits for free. Continue reading
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How to See the World’s Most Expensive City for Just $50 a Day (Miles Away)
The tiny Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore has just been named the world’s most expensive city in a new report. Ouch? Definitely not! It might be costly to live there, but for out-of-towners, Singapore can be a very affordable destination. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Miles Away, Money, Singapore, Travel
Tagged budget travel, cheapoair, Miles Away, money, Singapore, Travel
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Colouring in While Dining out at Kupp
Are you the type of person who likes to think outside the box – while staying within the lines? Here’s a fun dining experience for you: The Art of Mindfulness Colouring at Scandinavian inspired eatery, Kupp. The new canal-side Merchant … Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged #kraftyatkupp, beer, bottomless boozy brunch, brunch, cocktails, Drink, Food, hot dogs, Kupp, London, Merchant Square, paddington, Paddington Basin, restaurants, reviews, scandinavian food, smoked trout, The Art of Mindfulness Colouring, W2, W2 1AS, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Ten Years of tikichris
Yep, Ye Olde Tiki Chris Weblog hath turneth the big one-O. Continue reading
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Good Stuff #54 | St Patrick’s Day Edition
Ready for St Patrick’s Day? Here’s my latest list of good stuff, in this case all in celebration of Irish drink with a sampling of quality beverages I had the pleasure of trying at a recentSpirit of Sharing tasting event hosted by Irish Ambassador Daniel Mulhall and Bord Bia, the Irish Food Board, at the Irish Embassy in Belgravia. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Good Stuff, Ireland, Shopping
Tagged american pale ale, Ban Poitin, beer, Bertha’s Revenge, Bertha’s Revenge Gin, Bertha’s Revenge Small Batch, Bertha’s Revenge Small Batch Irish Milk Gin, Bord Bia, Clever Man, Clever Man Beer, Clever Man Irish Craft Beer, CRAFT BEER, Drink, gin, Glendalough Distillery, Glendalough Seasonal Gin, good stuff, ireland, irish, Irish Gin, Irish Milk Gin, Milk Gin, Poitin, Shopping, Small Batch Gin, ST PATRICKS DAY, Stout, whiskey
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Here’s How to Eat Your Way Through Austin, Just in Time for SXSW (Miles Away)
And if you’re heading down to this Texas town for SXSW, you’ll be in good company. It’s Austin’s biggest party of the year, offering the chance to rub elbows with movers and shakers at the top of their game across a range of creative and high tech industries, to see the best up-and-coming bands perform live and experience a fun loving city at its very best – and to feast like there’s no tomorrow! Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, Miles Away, Restaurants, Texas, Travel
Tagged Austin, cheapoair, Drink, Food, Miles Away, restaurants, SXSW, texas, Travel
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Cork Report | So Much More to Bark About
Obviously, cork stoppers are by and far the most likely application for cork. But – as a sustainably harvested crop that’s naturally fire retardant and insulating (thermal and acoustic), flexible, hypoallergenic, and impermeable to liquid and gas – there’s plenty more being done with it. Shall we have a quick look? Continue reading
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Posted in Cork Report, Design, Drink, Portugal, Travel, Wine
Tagged Amorim, cork, Cork Report, cork stoppers, design, Drink, portugal, Travel, wine
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ETM Group’s Limited Edition Hot Cross Bunny Burger
Dark humour for hearty appetites? I’m game. And so was a substantial amount of my recent preview lunch of ETM Group’s limited edition Hot Cross Bunny Burger at Chiswell Street Dining Rooms. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, Easter, Food, London, Pubs, Restaurants
Tagged beer, burger, burgers, cheeseburgers, Chef Peter Fitz-Dreyer, Chiswell Street, CHISWELL STREET DINING ROOMS, city of london, CRAFT BEER, Drink, easter, EC1Y 4SA, ETM GROUP, Food, Game Pies, hamburgers, Hot Cross Bunny Burger, Hot Cross Buns, IPA OK, London, Long Arm Brewing Co, Peter Fitz-Dreyer, pies, pubs, Rabbit burger, Rabbit Pie, Rarebit, restaurants, reviews, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Tacos, Chocolate Chicken, and Barbacoa: The Ultimate Mexican Food Guide (Miles Away)
To help you make the most of every meal in magnificent Mexico, have a look at this list of top Mexican dishes. Continue reading
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Posted in CheapOair, Food, Mexico, Miles Away, Travel
Tagged cheapoair, Food, mexican food, mexico, Miles Away, restaurants, street food, tacos, Travel
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Good Stuff #53
Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Fashion, Food, Good Stuff, London, Luxury, Restaurants, Shopping, Wine
Tagged #ASDASS16, asda, ASDA SS16, Boucheron, Cashmere, Drink, fashion, Food, Franciacorta, Gloves, good stuff, Heat Holders, Honest Grapes, italian wine, London, luxury, restaurants, Shopping, socks, sparkling wine, Turtle Doves, Turtle Doves Cashmere, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Unseen City: Photos by Martin Parr at Guildhall Art Gallery
Unseen City: Photos by Martin Parr opens today (4 March) at Guildhall Art Gallery offering a view of age-old and often secretive happenings in the City of London through the lens of famed Magnum photographer Martin Parr. Continue reading
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Posted in Art, London, Museums, Photography
Tagged Art, city of london, exhibition, Guildhall, Guildhall Art Gallery, London, Martin Parr, museums, Photography, reviews, Unseen City, Unseen City: Martin Parr, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Cocktails and Ceviche Pairing Menu at Asia de Cuba
Asia de Cuba, everybody’s favourite Chino-Latino restaurant has officially launched its rum bar with its own sugarcane press and a new cocktails and ceviche pairing menu with drinks featuring Havana Club rums. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, Hotels, London, Luxury, Restaurants
Tagged asia de cuba, BARS, CEVICHE, Chino-Latino, cocktails, Drink, Food, Havana Club, hotels, leicester square, London, luxury, restaurants, reviews, rum, ST MARTIN'S LANE, ST MARTIN'S LANE HOTEL, WC2, WC2N 4HX, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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House of Holi Brings the Vivid Back to Cinnamon Kitchen
Still one of my preferred London restaurants, my impression of Chef Vivek Singh’s Cinnamon Kitchen has been favourably coloured by my House of Holi experience. Continue reading
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Posted in Bars, Drink, Food, London, Restaurants
Tagged #holiinthecity, #houseofholi, BARS, chef vivek singh, cinnamon kitchen, city of london, cocktails, devonshire square, Drink, east london, EC2, EC2M 4YL, Food, HOLI, Holi in the City, House of Holi, indian food, London, restaurants, reviews, Vivek Singh, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Yorica Free From Café Opens on Wardour Street, Soho
Yorica opens today in Soho promising Londoners the chance to indulge in a sweet treat “with none of the nasties.” The shop sells a range of frozen yoghurts, ice creams and shakes that are dairy, lactose, gluten, nut and egg free – and all completely vegan. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Restaurants, Shopping
Tagged allergens, dairy-free, Drink, egg free, Food, food allergies, free from, frozen yoghurt, gluten free, ice cream, lactose free, London, nut free, reviews, shakes, soho, vegan, vegan frozen yoghurt, vegan ice cream, vegan yoghurt, vegetarian, W1, W1F 8ZN, wardour street, Yorica, Yorica Free From Café, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Namibia: Expect the Unexpected (Going Places)
The sparsely populated, mostly desert nation of Namibia extends north to south along a sizable stretch of southwest Africa’s Atlantic coast. Sitting just north of South Africa, and also sharing a border with Angola, Botswana, and Zambia—the country spreads inland … Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged africa, Going Places, Namibia, OneTravel, safari, Travel, trvel
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Cork Report | Stop and Go
POP! It’s the exuberant sound of victory, celebration and achievement. And it starts with a simple pull of a cork stopper from a wine bottle. Continue reading
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Posted in Cork Report, Drink, Portugal, Travel
Tagged Amorim, cork, Cork Report, cork stoppers, Drink, portugal, Travel, wine
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