Category Archives: England
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
Best Beer of 2017
Last but not least, let’s have a beer. I conclude my Best of 2017 lists with a round up of the tastiest and most intriguing beers I got to drink this year. The world may be falling apart at the … Continue reading
Best Restaurants of 2017 (Excluding London)
Best restaurants in the world? Here’s a taste of the ones I got to try. Continue reading
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
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
#TCTalks | Episode 2 | 2017 Folkestone Triennial
I’m back with my second episode – and really the first actual episode with any substance – of my tikichris talks podcast. This one’s about the 2017 Folkestone Triennial and specifically Halfway to Heaven, one of its commissioned works by composer and sound artist Emily Peasgood. Continue reading
Folkestone Triennial 2017
The Folkestone Triennial returns to the Kentish coast on the 2nd of September for a two month run of free art and related festivities. Just returned from my tour of 2017 exhibition spread across the seaside town of Folkestone, I’m happy to share some of its highlights with you. Continue reading
Cooking with a Wood-Fired Oven with Manna from Devon
Holly and David Jones of Manna from Devon Cooking School in Kingswear, Devon came north to London earlier this summer for some wood-fired oven demos at The Swan pub in Chiswick. I was wiser (and fuller) for having dropped by for a session. Continue reading
Win a Pair of Tickets to Foodies Festival with Feeney’s Irish Cream
I’ve teamed up with Feeney’s Irish Cream to offer the chance for one lucky tikichris reader to win a pair of tickets to the Foodies Festival at Alexandra Palace in London or South Parks in Oxford. Continue reading
Bombay Sapphire: Destination Delicious
I hope you enjoyed reading about my experiences along The Grand Journey with Bombay Sapphire as much enjoyed sharing them to you. Continue reading
Packing Hacks for Removals in Watford
The experts at Super Man With A Van Removal Services have gathered some of the best packing hacks that you can use for all your upcoming moves. Continue reading
Win a Bottle of Greenall’s London Dry Gin
While touring the Greenall’s distillery in Warrington I made sure to stash a bottle in my bag to share with one lucky reader. Fancy a taste of what Britain’s oldest distillers have been during since the 1761? Continue reading
2017 Folkestone Triennial Artists Announced
Has it been three years already? Time for another look at the upcoming arty happenings in Kent for the Folkestone Triennial. Continue reading
A Relaxing Stay at a Bed and Breakfast
There are some times where you just want to be able to get away for a weekend or a few days and be with that special person, with your family, with friends or just by yourself. You want to go … Continue reading
Catching Up: What Does Brexit Mean for Your Future Travel Plans? (Going Places)
Whatever comes of this and however you might feel about the decision, one thing’s still for sure: Brexit might be bad for international relations … but it’s been undeniably generous to American travelers looking to get more bang for their buck. Continue reading
Great British Cheese Awards
Got a favourite British cheese? Yeah, me too. In fact, a couple of my all-time favourite cheeses are produced here in Britain. Now cheese lovers across the UK can nominate our choices for best British cheese in the new British Cheese Awards. Continue reading
Win Grillstock Cookbook, Sauces & Festival Tickets
Want in on some fun with a chance to win a stacked high and smokin’ hot Grillstock prize including sauces, cookbook, and even a pair of free tickets to this summer’s Grillstock Festival in Bristol? Keep reading. Continue reading
Win a Certainly Wood Traditional Yule Log for Christmas
Yule love this Christmas competition for a free Yule log from Certainly Wood. Continue reading
7 of England’s Best Christmas Markets and Winter Fairs (OneTravel)
Some of England’s most beautiful National Trust sites are also among the best places to get into the festive spirit. The National Trust protects and keeps open to the public 350 historic houses, gardens, and ancient monuments (as well as … Continue reading
Llamas: From a Limerick to the Lake District
Our trek was with Lakeland Llama Treks. I loved every second of the experience and would highly recommend it (and the pros at Lakeland) to anyone. I had no idea taking a walk with a couple of llamas would be so amazing. Both Kemey and I led a llama each on a scenic stroll from the Llama’s Pyjamas B&B to nearby Brougham Castle (and back). Domesticated by the Incas some 4,000 years ago and a lot cuddlier than you might imagine, they are a pleasure to be around and are as calm as they are calming. Continue reading
See the Sights at a Hotel near the Castle Museum York
You may be taking a trip to York for a number of reasons – a business trip or conference, visiting family or someone going to the university, or you are just passing through the area – but you want to … Continue reading
A Happy Pig is a Good Pig: What Free Range Really Means
While it’s tempting to rush off and start a cooking marathon as soon as possible, it’s important to consider where your meat comes from first. Of course, discerning shoppers always try to source the best quality possible to be sure of welfare standards and good flavour. However there are so many labels to decipher and even the savviest foodie is likely to be confused by the terms “outdoor bred”, “outdoor reared” and “free range.” Based on her recent visit to Blythburgh Farm in Suffolk, Leila Dukes clarifies. Continue reading
Swindon Hotels Provide Great Comfort
No matter where you may be traveling to or for whatever reason you may be traveling one of the most important aspects of your trip is going to be the quality of the hotel that you are staying. Just because … Continue reading
2015 Main Stage Acts at the Reading and Leeds Festivals (OneTravel)
Two of Britain’s biggest annual music festivals – the Reading and Leeds Festivals – take place over the same weekend at the end of August and featuring alternating line ups. The two cities are about three and a half hours … Continue reading
Richard Long: Time and Space at Arnolfini, Bristol
Time and Space, a major new exhibition of work by Richard Long, opens today at the Arnolfini Centre for Contemporary Arts in Bristol. As part of city’s celebration as 2015 European Green Capital, the show features new works and recreations of previous ones by the Bristol-born artist who still calls Bristol his home, as well as a new offsite work located on The Downs near the house where he lived as a child. Continue reading
Experience Comfort at Hotels in St Albans
If you are looking for a truly unique place to stay on your next holiday to Great Britain you may want to consider visiting the city of St Albans. St Albans is located in the southern part of Hertfordshire in … Continue reading
Boutique Hotels in Yorkshire
More and more today as people travel they are asking for a better hotel experience that allows them to enjoy luxury but at a smaller hotel. This has caused many cities both large and small to begin to offer unique … Continue reading
Apartments for a Short Time in Reading
There can be all kinds of reasons why you may need an apartment for just a short while. Many times businesses send employees into a new town or city to do some work on a short-term basis, perhaps for several … Continue reading
Summer with Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon (OneTravel)
Summertime’s a fine time to visit Stratford-upon-Avon, the home of William Shakespeare, with calendar filled with special events and activities for the family. Here’s a look at some of the fun ways to make the most of this beautiful English … Continue reading