Category Archives: England

The Devil’s Chair: Organic Signature Blend from Apostle Coffee

Family-run, UK-based, 100% organic and carbon neutral from the onset – there’s a lot to love about Apostle Coffee before even catching a whiff of the product. I’m pleased to report the coffee roasted in Shropshire by the bean-to-cup company … Continue reading

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Poon’s Wontoneria (All Consumed)

Neil and Chris experience a moment of wonton abandon at the wonderful Poon’s Wontoneria on Charlotte Street. Reveling in the moment, they chat about two individual trips recently taken to Shrewsbury – and how much they both loved this historic … Continue reading

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Chettinad Restaurant (All Consumed)

Neil and Chris catch up at south Indian “village restaurant” Chettinad off Tottenham Court Road to record this episode of All Consumed. After enjoying a delicious meal, Chris talks Luddites and the antiauthoritarian spirit of Nottingham as Neil speaks to … Continue reading

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Eat Slow This Autumn with Buffalicious

Demi Perera acquires a taste for buffalo reared in Somerset. If the last few months have taught us anything it’s the importance of supporting small businesses in our communities. As we entered mild panic about food shortages and insecurity caused … Continue reading

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To Drink. Not to Be Drunk. A Chat with Big Drop Brewing Founder Rob Fink (All Consumed)

All Consumed is a podcast about food, drink and travel hosted by Neil Davey and Chris Osburn. The latest episode features an interview by Neil with Rob Fink, founder of Big Drop Brewing, a London and Suffolk based brewery making 0.5% ABV beers. Continue reading

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Look for Melitta’s Coffee Bike! | My Coffee with Melitta

My friends at Melitta are hitting the road this summer and taking their coffee bike to events in London and beyond to demonstrate why they are the true pioneers of coffee enjoyment. For the latest post in the My Coffee … Continue reading

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Solange Berchemin and 111 Places in the Lake District (All Consumed)

In this episode of All Consumed, I interview writer and photographer Solange Berchemin about her new book, 111 Places in the Lake District That you Shouldn’t Miss. Published by Emons as part of its 111 Places/111 Shops series, Solange’s book provides an insider’s guide to the Lake District and features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides. Continue reading

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How “Growing Your Own” Helped Britain Survive the World Wars

The devastation of the First World War saw a renewed emphasis by politicians and governments for it to be the war to end all wars. As we now know, this wasn’t the case, and it’s almost 80 years since the … Continue reading

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Full Steam Ahead with the Royal Windsor Steam Express

The Royal Windsor Steam Express will provide excursions to the historic city of Windsor by steam train three times daily on Tuesdays, while the Sunset Steam Express offers fabulous evening trips from London to the scenic hills, villages and downs of rural Surrey. Continue reading

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Urban: Wellness That Comes to You | #TCTalks 62

Here’s the most relaxed and relaxing episode of tikichris Talks yet – and one that’ll save you money doing something that makes you feel great. It’s all about Urban, the app and web-based way for you to book wellness treatments … Continue reading

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Urban: Massage, Osteo and More in Your Own Home, Office or Hotel

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Did you know there’s a no-stress way to book the treatments you need – massage, nails, skincare and osteopathy – in the comfort and privacy of your own home, office or hotel? Continue reading

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Copper Rivet Distillery | #TCTalks 61

Episode 61 of tikichris Talks is set on the shore of the Medway River at the Copper Rivet Distillery in Chatham, Kent. Continue reading

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Win a Bottle a Manchester Raspberry Infused Gin

Just in time for Valentine’s, I’ve got a beautiful bottle of Manchester Raspberry Infused Gin to give away. Continue reading

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Staysure’s Guide to UK Airport Parking

Travel insurance provider, Staysure, recently conducted a study about airport parking, which offers valuable insight into which airports provide the easiest and cheapest parking. Continue reading

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Best Restaurants of 2018

There’s one list left in my Best of 2018 series, and it’s a doozy: best restaurants of the year! Continue reading

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Best Cocktails of 2018

Let’s celebrate the Best of 2018 with a toast to the most amazing cocktails of the year. The most memorably delicious for me were enjoyed at bars in London, Oxford, and Pittsburgh. Continue reading

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Best Beer of 2018

I pour on with my Best of 2018 series to provide a heady brew of the tastiest beers I enjoyed during the past 12 months. Continue reading

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Best Burgers of 2018

Is there anything more satisfying than a big juicy burger? After compiling my list of the best burgers I had this year I’m having trouble coming up with ideas for foods I crave nearly as much. My Best of 2018 … Continue reading

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Best Cafes of 2018

Excellent coffee is crucial, particularly when I’m travelling. Having comfortable places to drink it is a big deal too. So are competent and affable baristas. If you can throw in reliable WiFi and an outlet to keep my laptop and phone charged while I drink coffee, you’re golden. This list of three London espresso bars and six more in Chattanooga (Tennessee), Greenville (North Carolina), Köln, Liverpool, Pittsburgh, and Zurich met all my requirements and shined the brightest for me in 2018. Continue reading

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Ham Passion Tour: Jamon Iberico Samples and Carving Demos

Love Jamon Iberico or wonder why so many people make such a big deal about Spanish ham? If you’re out shopping at Westfield London or Liverpool ONE in the coming days keep an eye out for a “Ham Truck| offering free samples of Iberian Ham as well as carving demonstrations and more as part of a 25,000 Ham Passion Tour of Europe. Continue reading

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The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company

An invitation to visit Cheddar Gorge as a guest of The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Company helped me understand why a cheese can be called “Cheddar” without being from Cheddar and also equally appreciate the unique conditions that make Cheddar Gorge an ideal setting for producing exceptional cheeses. Continue reading

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Win a Pickle People Hamper from Opies

Are you a “pickle person”? Then Opies is the brand for you as is this competition offering one lucky tikichris reader the chance to win a free hamper of Opies products worth £30. Continue reading

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Good Stuff #79 | Goodies from GO!

Good stuff and lots of it!   Judith Schrut’s been to London’s first GO! Organic Festival and has the low down on some fine things to see, sip and savour we thought worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading

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London Art Openings | Impressionists: From Manet to Cezanne

Courtauld Impressionists: From Manet to Cézanne at the National Gallery showcases 40 Impressionist masterpieces, most of which are on loan from the Courtauld Gallery, which is currently closed as part of a major transformation. Continue reading

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Best of the Fests | Long Road Country and Americana Festival

Top country and Americana stars are lining up for the inaugural Long Road Country, Americana and Roots Festival. Old and New World traditions will unite in the grand surrounds of Stanford Hall in Leicestershire. Continue reading

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Continental Canine | The UK

Across four countries, and hopping on an off six or seven trains, we reached our destination in one piece and without any issues, which is no mean feat. Continue reading

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Cinnamon Kitchen Oxford

A day out in Oxford was an excellent excuse to dip in to recently opened Cinnamon Kitchen up on the roof at the Westgate shopping centre. Continue reading

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The Ultimate Sri Lankan Supper Club | Girl Travels World + The Coconut Tree

The Ultimate Sri Lankan Supper Club was a collaborative effort between Demi Perera (a London blogger of Sri Lankan heritage) and The Coconut Tree (a Sri Lankan restaurant in Oxford). I was fortunate to be among those seated at this invitation-only feast earlier in the month. Continue reading

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Best of the Fests | The World at WOMAD, Wiltshire

WOMAD – the biggest international festival on the planet is celebrating its 36th year in style, bringing hundreds of performing artists from dozens of countries and thousands of world music fans to a beautiful open air site deep in the Wiltshire countryside. Continue reading

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Best of the Fests | Port Eliot Festival, Cornwall

Summertime Britain is a food lovers’ paradise, with dozens of festivals, fairs and other tasty offerings where food and cooking take centre stage. That’s certainly true at the Port Eliot Festival in Cornwall. Continue reading

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Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up

With the opening of  Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up,  the V&A’s hugely anticipated, hot ticket of a show,  you’ll have a unique chance to savour more than 200 of Frida’s paintings, photographs, clothing and personal possessions. Their fascinating back story is clearly part of the allure: most of these items have never been seen outside the Casa Azul (Blue House), the Mexico City home in which Frida was born, lived and died. They had been protectively stashed and sealed inside a bathroom by her husband, muralist and revolutionary Diego Rivera, and only revealed 50 years after her premature death. Continue reading

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Midsummer Music | Elvis Costello plays Nocturne Live

What an incredible evening we had, lucky audience members at Elvis Costello and the Imposters playing Nocturne Live at Blenheim Palace! Continue reading

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The Biggest & Best Music Festivals That Are Worth a Visit to the UK (Miles Away)

Here are five of the biggest music festivals in Britain for the most musically inclined summertime bucket lists. Continue reading

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London Art Openings | Cedric Morris: Artist and Plantsman

Art fans and garden lovers alike are sure to enjoy two exhibitions of 20th century Welsh artist and plantsman Cedric Morris, running concurrently at London’s Garden Museum and the Phillip Mould & Company’s gallery. Not heard of Cedric Morris? No, neither had I before viewing these shows. Maybe like the proverbial London bus, you wait ages and two stunners come along at once. Continue reading

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Long Weekend: Birmingham (Urban Travel Blog)

Britain’s second city too often plays second fiddle to its celebrated siblings around the UK. But for tasty food and drink, great shopping options, lively nightlife and plenty of cultural things to do, it’s an ideal weekend break. Continue reading

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