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Author Archives: tikichris
7 Easy Tips on How to Plan a Vacation So You Travel More and Stress Less! (Going Places)
Not so pleased with how you’ve traveled in the past or feel as though you spent your vacation time unwisely in previous years? If you’re wondering where you’ll end up going over the coming months or worry that you’ll find … Continue reading
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Win 2 TODDS 100% Biodegradable Coir Scourers Made in Sri Lanka
Sustainable brand TODDS of Sri Lanka has launched in the UK. The brand’s first products to make it to our shores are TODDS’ coconut coir scourers made of coconut waste. These household items are a 100% biodegradable alternative to the traditional … Continue reading
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Heading to Colorado? There’s A Denver Tour for Every Type of Visitor! (Miles Away)
There’s a lot of doing in Denver! The downside of visiting this vibrant Colorado city is making sure you have enough time to check out everything that entices you. Like so many amazing destinations, a wise way to get to … Continue reading
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Win a Mixed Sixpack of Low ABV Beer from South London’s Small Beer Brew Co
The world’s first small beer brewery – Small Beer Brew Co – makes sustainably brewed low ABV beers from its south London home. I’ve had a taste of the Small Beer range and must stay these beers pack a lot … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, competition, Drink, free, RT to win, Shopping, small beer brew co
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7 Camping Hacks to Make Your Tent More Comfortable
Many people find the idea of incorporating an outdoor camping adventure into their travel plans appealing. Spending a few days out in the wilderness without the distractions of technology or the demands of work is an excellent way to relax … Continue reading
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Want to Learn to Ski? Visit One of These Ski Destinations! (Miles Away)
All grown up but never learned how to ski? Or maybe you used to be able to ski pretty well when you were younger, but it’s been decades since you last hit the slopes. Never fear! Learning to ski or … Continue reading
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Undeniably Delicious: 8 Unexpected Travel Destinations for Foodies (Miles Away)
Everybody knows the pizza is amazing in New York and likewise in Naples, Italy. Similarly, when asked what to eat in coastal Maine, most folks will tell you to have the lobster – and rightly so! Baltimore’s a great place … Continue reading
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Best Restaurants of 2019
Here’s the last of my lists for the Best of 2019. Looking back over the year, I ate exceptionally well in a variety of places. It got gluttonous a few times but my 2019 dining style was mostly quality over … Continue reading
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Tagged Drink, Food, London, USA
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Best Bars and Pubs of 2019
Thirsty for a drink paired with an appreciative welcome and maybe even camaraderie? Have a look my Best of 2019 list of my favourite bars sidled up to this year (with entries from across London as well Buffalo, San Francisco, … Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, Best bars and pubs of 2019, Best of 2019, Best of the Best, cocktails, ireland, Travel, wine, wine bars
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Best Cheap Eats of 2019
Cheap and cheerful … and delicious! (Yet) another in my Best of 2019 series … this one’s a cost effective look at some tasty and cheap eats to consider while foraging through London. By ‘cheap eats’ I mean a quality … Continue reading
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Tagged CHEAP EATS, London, Seth's Spice Hut
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Best Beer of 2019
Here’s another pint served from my Best of 2019 series. It’s a look at my favourite beers of the year. Beers listed are all produced by independent brewers in only two cities: London and Cork. I had a good number … Continue reading
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Best Burgers of 2019
Made to order just the way you like ‘em … or at least the way I like ‘em. My Best of 2019 series continues with a ravenous look at the most awesome burgers I had this year.
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Best Pizza of 2019
A slice of the best in London and beyond … As part of my Best of 2019 series, here’s my list of preferred pizzas from the past year.
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Tagged italian food, London, pizza
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Best Coffee of 2019
Here’s another cup of my Best of 2019 lists. This time around I look at my favourite spots for coffee this past year. Reliable standbys and pleasant surprises in London, excellent barista led brewing in Cork and a roomy spread … Continue reading
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Tagged Best of 2019, Best of the Best, CAFES, coffee, Drink, Food, London, Travel
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Best Breakfasts of 2019
Time for breakfast! But where’s the best? Continuing with my Best of 2019 series, I’ve got a couple of London faves to recommend and a few in the US and Ireland (Buffalo and Cork are awesome destinations for epic a.m. … Continue reading
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Tagged Best of 2019, Best of the Best, breakfast, CAFES, coffee, Drink, Food, Travel
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Best Podcasts of 2019
First up in my Best of 2019 series is a look at my favourite listens of the year: podcasts. Yeah, I know podcasts (particularly the ones I subscribe to) don’t represent my typical food, drink and travel content. But I … Continue reading
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Best of 2019
As 2019 draws to an end, I would like to share its highlights with a year-end roundup of posts about the best food, drink, and travel related treats that I came across over the past 12 months. With respect to blogging, 2019 … Continue reading
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How to Take Care of Your Tyres During the Winter Season
If you are a good and careful driver, you will want to be sure that you are doing the best for your vehicle no matter what the season is. In summer, checking your tyres are properly inflated and visually checked … Continue reading
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Preparing for Your First Trip to Japan
If you have been a constant visitor to some of the most amazing areas of Europe like the Mediterranean cities, there’s a good chance that you have spent time in some beautiful vacation destinations. Perhaps you have been a frequent … Continue reading
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Making Money Off Your Delayed Flight: Legit or Scam?
If you’ve ever experienced a flight delay, no matter how long or short, you know the frustration that comes with it. Even a delay as little as ten minutes can cause havoc on your travel plans, from friends and family … Continue reading
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Vintage Rides with Stunning Vistas
On the open road with adventure just beyond your handlebars and nothing between you and that adventure except your visor … a motorcycle road trip is perhaps the most invigorating and complete way to travel with fewer barriers and buffers … Continue reading
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Our Favorite Cities in Europe to Visit for a Weekend Trip in 2020 (Going Places)
So many cities, so little time! That’s the wonderful – and daunting – thing about Europe. There are just so many neatly compact gems of urban culture that it can be tough deciding which ones are most worth seeing for … Continue reading
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Adventure Traveler? Make Sure These 12 Things Are on Your Survival Gear List (Miles Away)
Do you have what it takes to brave the elements? Yes, you’ll need resolve and personal constitution — the right stuff so to speak — but you’ll also need the right gear to ensure your adventure is a success. This … Continue reading
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Mr Ji – Taiwanese Night Market Chicken in Soho
Following a successful pop-up in Camden, Mr Ji has opened a restaurant in on Old Compton Street in Soho where fried chicken Taiwanese style is the menu’s main dish bolstered by an assortment of bao, inventive sides and flavoursome sauces. … Continue reading
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Tagged chinese food, fried chicken, Taiwanese food, Travel
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What to See in Paris If You Love the Macabre & Mysterious
They call Paris the City of Lights, and with good reason. The vibrant capital of France is a beacon of wonder to travelers from across the globe. Whether it’s the arts, food, fashion, architecture or just a certain je ne … Continue reading
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Chicken Royalty: Looking back on the Buffalo Wing Festival with the founder, Drew “The Wing King” Cerza | Spread It, Dip It, Wing It | #TCTalks #76
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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Make the Most of Your France Adventure with These Amazing Day Trips from Paris (Going Places)
In Paris for an extended stay and want to see a bit more of France (or even other parts of Europe)? Here are some ideas for taking sensational side trips from the French capital with tips on accessing some of … Continue reading
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Visit These 6 Vineyards Near London
London is rich in culture, dynamic nightlife, and amazing places to drink – from historic pubs to trendsetting cocktail bars and some of the best wine bars in the world. In fact increasingly, the greater London area and neighbouring counties … Continue reading
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Win One of Three Bottles of Langley’s England Gin
COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR LOTS MORE FUN AND FREEBIES TO COME. Langley’s England produces quality gin through traditional methods for flavoursome results. The Hamphire-based … Continue reading
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Scotland’s Top 8 Whisky Distillery Tours – Holidu
Thirsty for authentic culture and a taste of the water of life? Head to Scotland for a top rated distillery tour. Scotland is a destination I have been to many times and one of a very few places I long … Continue reading
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12 Places That Are Just Crazy Enough for Perfect Adventure Vacations (Miles Away)
Is a trip minus any sort of pulse-quickening activities too much of a bore for you? Then leave the poolside naps to the laggards and get busy making plans to go somewhere far more exhilarating! Adventure vacations are bigger than … Continue reading
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Black (Coffee) Friday Savings | My Coffee with Melitta
Like your coffee and your Fridays black? Check out these Black Friday deals exclusive to the eShop at melitta.co.uk.
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Tagged Black Friday, coffee, coffee maker, Drink, Food, Melitta, My Coffee, My Coffee 2019, My Coffee with Melitta, Shopping, thanksgiving
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Happy Thanksgiving | #TCTalks 75
Let us give thanks. Listen now: http://tikichris.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/TCT-2019.11.28-THANKSGIVING.mp3 Download and subscribe to tikichris Talks at Apple Podcasts. Follow and save tikichris Talks on Spotify.
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Tagged PODCAST, Podcasts, TCTalks, thanksgiving, tikichris talks, Travel
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Are Travel Credit Cards Worth It? Here’s Everything You Need to Know to Decide for Yourself! (Miles Away)
If you have plans to travel abroad then it’s a good idea to look into getting a travel credit card. Although not a perfect option for all travelers or for every international itinerary, travel credit cards can prove useful in … Continue reading
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