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4 Artistic Reasons to Visit London Right Now (OneTravel)
At any given moment, there’s great art on view in London – and for whatever reason there are some especially amazing shows on right now. Here’s a look at four ace exhibitions I’ve come across recently that are currently running … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Floor, Cat
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Recipe: Half Dipped Madeleines
When the friendly folks at Bonne Maman UK got in touch with me to see if I’d be up for creating with a recipe using their madeleine as the main ingredient, I was keen to give it a shot. But, I wondered what to do with something that’s already a perfectly complete treat in and of itself. So, I took the easy way out and did very little … and was pleased with the tasty results. I hope you’ll like my ideas for super simple Half Dipped Madeleines. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Glow Bunny
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That Hungry Chef Supper Club
I don’t attend all that many supper clubs and can recall more mediocre or actually disastrous experiences at them than list any exemplary clubs doing anything all that interesting. However, I still love the concept and when it works it’s a wonderful way to dine. So, it is with pleasure that I recommend the delicious and convivial dining on offer by That Hungry Chef. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Bush Man Kitchen
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Catalina by Untold Theatre at Ovalhouse
Unflinching and extremely hilarious, a new interactive ensemble piece by Untold Theatre explores the relationship between Katherine of Aragon and her Moorish servant Catalina. Continue reading
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Tagged Catalina, fringe theatre, kennington, Kennington Oval, London, Oval, Ovalhouse, review, SE11 5SW, south london, theatre, Untold Theatre, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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3 Great Reasons to Celebrate in Hong Kong This May (OneTravel)
As if one needed to come up with a good excuse to visit one of the world’s most dynamic and culturally rich cities in the world, Hong Kong seems to be pulling out all the stops at the end of … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Shutter Menu
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Preview: Bompas & Parr Dine with the Dead and Toast with a Human Skull
Over my years writing about the London dining scene one thing’s proved a certain constant: any email landing in my inbox from the jellymongering of Bompas & Parr is a must-read missive. The latest announcement of foodie frivolity (this time with a slightly darkened tinge) is no exception with an invitation to “a magnificent feasting occasion offering guests the ultimate tribute to departed Londoners in a spectacular environment.” Continue reading
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Eastern Exchanges at Manchester Art Gallery
I had a splendid afternoon crashing the press preview of the newly opened Eastern Exchanges: East Asia Craft and Design exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery yesterday. More than a few standout pieces – as well as a chance to peek at a couple of other shows now on and to have a look at the gallery’s impression permanent collection – made my northward daytrip well worth the time on the train. Fans of design would do well to follow suit before the show closes at the end of May.Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Blue and Green Polka Dots
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Sponsored Video: In the Sneakers of Walcott
You know that old saying about walking a mile in somebody else’s shoes? Well, what if those shoes were a pair of stylish and extra comfy Adidas trainers belonging to one of your favourite footballers? Cool idea, huh? Check out this fun little ‘day in the life’ video featuring Arsenal forward and the England national team player, Theo Walcott – shot from the vantage point of Theo’s shoes – a pair of ultra blue Adidas Pure BOOST Chill trainers. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: RIP SOHO
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London Daily Photo: Waterproof London AZ
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5 Fun Events This Spring and Summer in Calgary
Planning a visit to Calgary this spring or summer? Have a look at these upcoming events to help you make the most of your time in this friendly Canadian city. Read my complete post at OneTravel.
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London Daily Photo: Smoking Penguin
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Anish Kapoor at Lisson Gallery
Now open to the public, an exhibition of new works by celebrated sculptor Anish Kapoor at Lisson Gallery is very much worth taking a good long gander at. Continue reading
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Tagged "Anish Kapoor" "Lisson Gallery", Art, Bell Street, contemporary art, gallery, lisson gallery, London, marylebone, NW1, NW1 5DA, reviews, sculpture, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: White on White
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New Fangled Old Fashioneds with Woodford Reserve
The Old Fashioned is pretty much my go-to cocktail these days. And if it’s made with Woodford Reserve, well then all the better. So an invitation to attend an Old Fashioned masterclass hosted by Woodford Reserve brand ambassador Tom Vernon at South Place Hotel’s SPIES Society bar and to enter a Classic American Cocktail competition based on my takeaway from the event was greatly appreciated. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, bourbon, Classic American Cocktail, cocktails, Drink, London, London Daily Photo, london photographer, luxury, Old Fashioned, Photography, recipes, Shopping, south place hotel, SPIES Society, street photography, Tom Vernon, whiskey, Woodford Reserve, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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London Daily Photo: Dean Street Windows
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9 Spots to See Wildlife in Anchorage, AK (OneTravel)
Anchorage may be home to around 300,000 people, but it’s the animal population that really makes the city such an amazing place to visit. Among the Alaska wildlife local to the area are thousands of moose and Dall sheep, hundreds … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Red and Green
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Great British Chefs’ Cook School with Graham Hornigold of Hakkasan
Check out this delicious team up: Great British Chefs + Cookery School! The occasion? The first in a new series of cookery masterclasses hosted by GBC at the school which sees chefs sharing hands-on tuition to small groups of writerly gourmands and other enthusiastic foodie folk. I wedged my way in for the inaugural event, where Graham Hornigold, Executive Pastry Chef of the Hakkasan Group with Daniel Pearse, Head Pastry Chef of Hakkasan London, and Juan Pablo Colubri, Pastry Sous Chef at Hakkasan Group created four desserts while sharing recipes and a wealth of kitchen tips with the small group assembled. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: great
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Win a Box of Wine from The Grape Club
I have recently tried and would love to recommend to you The Grape Club,– an online London-based subscription service that sends an assortment of four bottles of wine in a sturdy and easily transportable box to its members every month. There’s no membership fee, just a month payment of £45, which covers all the costs of having the club deliver a quartet of smartly selected quality quaffs directly to your door. Keep reading for more grape news about this new service as well as details about the chance to win a selection of four wines from The Grape Club. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Platform 2
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From Her Wooden Sleep … Ydessa Hendele at ICA
On show now until mid May at the Institute for Contemporary Art, From her wooden sleep … is a major new work by German-born Canadian artist/curator Ydessa Hendeles. Described by the artist herself as a “cultural composition,” the exhibition marks the first time Hendeles’ art has been shown in London. Curated by Philip Larratt-Smith and comprised of more than 150 wooden antique manikins from the artist’s own collection arranged alongside an assortment of historic objects, the exhibition casts a distinctive mood and presents the chance to browse the thoughtfully paused moment of an intriguingly situated tableau vivant. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Only £1.00
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The World’s Smallest Countries … Maybe. (OneTravel)
What is the world’s smallest country? And which definition of “small” do you mean, anyway? Are we talking population, area … or something else? Here’s a look at some of the top contenders for the smallest – all offering loads … Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Excesses
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Hot Cross Easter Creations from Paul A Young and The Bread Factory
For Easter 2015, Paul A Young Fine Chocolates has teamed up with North London’s The Bread Factory for a range of hot cross bun creations that are big on traditional seasonal flavours and offered in a fascinating variety of combinations, including a limited run hot cross bun caramel spread, truffle and brownie. Continue reading
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London Daily Photo: Bike
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Best Travel Photography Blog in the UK? Your Vote Decides.
It’s always nice to discover folks are paying attention to my blog and liking what they see, especially when they then take their appreciation a step further and rank tikichris as one of the best travel blogs in the UK. Recently, DFDS Seaways listed tikichris as a contender for 2015’s Best Travel Photography Blogger. Fun. Thanks. And wow. Continue reading
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Tagged 2015 Travel Blogger of the Month, Blogs, DFDS Seaways, Photography, Travel
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Say Bom Dia to a Brazilian Breakfast at Carioca Brixton!
Brixton’s Market Row favourite, Carioca (formerly Prima Donna), has introduced a new selection of Brazilian style breakfast dishes to its daytime menu. Served from 10am to 4pm every day, the new brekkie items are freshly prepared in house with locally sourced ingredients and free range eggs by Brazilian head chef Lucy and her team. I had a more than ample taste last Sunday and found everything I tried to be expressly tudo bem. Continue reading
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