Category Archives: Paris

Make the Most of Your France Adventure with These Amazing Day Trips from Paris (Going Places)

Posted on 2019-12-05 by tikichris

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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Urban: Wellness That Comes to You | #TCTalks 62

Posted on 2019-01-30 by tikichris

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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Posted on 2019-01-26 by tikichris

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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Continental Canine | Swiftly Through Paris and Zurich

Posted on 2018-09-03 by Federica Carr

Amber was happy to get off the taxi and go for a sniff as well as a much welcome toilet break. We had just over an hour to kill before our TGV and a good chunk of it was taken by queuing at the ticket office to buy Amber’s pass. On continental trains dogs over 10kg and/ or on a lead (as opposed to in a crate) have to pay a fee, usually 50% of a standard second class ticket fare). Continue reading →

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Espace Dali, Paris

Posted on 2018-04-26 by tikichris

Following a four month refurbishment, the Espace Dali in Montmartre recently re-opened with a clean, contemporary new look and plenty of intriguing surrealist artworks. Continue reading →

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Anne-Sophie Pic for Sushi Shop | Episode 8 | #TCTalks

Posted on 2018-01-10 by tikichris

Episode 8 of tikichris Talks features two interviews from back in October when I had the pleasure of attending a sneak preview of the three Michelin Star Chef Anne-Sophie Pic’s collaboration with the Paris-based upscale takeaway restaurant group, Sushi Shop. Continue reading →

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Best Restaurants of 2017 (Excluding London)

Posted on 2017-12-16 by tikichris

Best restaurants in the world? Here’s a taste of the ones I got to try. Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Annual Cognac Cocktail Connexion at Solera, Paris

Posted on 2017-11-11 by Cat Byers

Cognac looks set to be the next spirit to break the traditional mould and hit the mainstream in Paris – and the annual Cognac Cocktail Connexion is largely responsible for this. Continue reading →

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Oh Là Là! How You Can Do Paris for $100 a Day (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-05-13 by tikichris

Paris for $100 a day? No, we haven’t lost our marbles — it is very much possible! And you’ll even have a great time experiencing the best the City of Lights has to offer. But doing Paris on the cheap will take a bit of thinking ahead and careful spending.
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Having a Tiki Time at Musée Quai Branly, Paris

Posted on 2016-07-04 by tikichris

I was visiting Paris from elsewhere in France with just a few hours to play before catching the Eurostar back to London. Poking around Quai Branly was an excellent way to spend my time. Continue reading →

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10 Years of Musée Quai Branly

Posted on 2016-06-09 by tikichris

Musée Quai Branly – one of Paris’ coolest museums, and one of my favourites (in Paris and the world) – will celebrate its 10th anniversary with two special exhibitions and an anniversary weekend of free festivities 25-26 June. Continue reading →

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New for Paris: Frank Gehry’s Louis Vuitton Foundation (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-09-15 by tikichris

Opened October 2014 in the Bois de Boulogne public park on the western edge of Paris, the Fondation Louis Vuitton is the city’s newest art museum and cultural center – and is making waves more for the building itself than … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Independence à la Français! (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-07-03 by tikichris

Le quatorze juillet, or July 14th, is Bastille Day. A national holiday in France that’s kind of like the 4th of July in the US (just ten days later and a lot more French), it’s the biggest party day of … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Claude Monet’s Birthday (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-11-14 by tikichris

Claude Monet was born November 14, 1840 in Paris and died December 5, 1926 about 75 kilometres from Paris in his home at Giverny, Normandy. During his prolific career as an artist, he painted hundreds of works of art with a passion to capture his impressions of the French countryside and beyond. With works by the beloved artist and founder of French Impressionism on view across the globe (literally there are numerous “Monets” in museums and galleries on every continent except Antarctica) what better way to celebrate the painters 174th birthday than enjoying the many gifts he left to art lovers? Continue reading →

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5 Most Unique Food Trucks Around the World (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-05-14 by tikichris

Let’s face it. In many places around the world, some of the best meals to be had are handed over to you from the side of a kitted out truck. Whether offering urban fusion street food in the hopes of … Continue reading →

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4 Fantastique Paris Blogs (CheapOair)

Posted on 2014-02-11 by tikichris

For a local’s perspective on how to make the most visiting any destination, it’s hard to beat a regularly updated and enthusiastic blog. That goes for Paris as much as anywhere. Here’s a list of four excellent Parisian blogs to … Continue reading →

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Does Your Sweetheart Have a Sweet Tooth? Then Paris is the Perfect Place! (CheapOair)

Posted on 2014-01-28 by tikichris

Sure, it’s probably the most romantic city in the world, and thus the ideal destination for any amorous couple. But Paris isn’t just for sweethearts. Any Francophile can tell you that Paris is one of the sweetest places anyone’s ever … Continue reading →

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The Best Christmas Markets in Paris (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-12-23 by tikichris

They say Paris is the City of Lights. This is certainly true during the festive season, when the French capital seems to twilight and enchant just a little bit more than usual. So bundle up, hit the streets, sip your vin … Continue reading →

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Going for Asian in Paris (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-08-22 by tikichris

… it should not be overlooked that Paris is an exceptionally cosmopolitan place. Not only the capital of a prominent Western European nation, Paris is very much the center of the entire French speaking world. With such a distinction comes a lot of yummy treats from all corners of the planet. Not the least of which are the East Asian contributions to the Parisian dining scene. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff

Posted on 2013-08-03 by tikichris

Here’s a quick little list of good stuff I’ve recently come across and thought was worth sharing with you. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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Joyeux Anniversaire Eiffel Tower! (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-03-31 by tikichris

Sunday, March 31, 1889 was the day the Eiffel Tower was dedicated to the city of Paris. To celebrate such a momentous event – and commemorate its 124th anniversary – here are some amazing facts about this iconic structure. Continue reading →

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Keeping Tidy with Rachel Khoo (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2012-06-18 by tikichris

In closing, I asked Rachel if she had any cookery tips to share with the Great British Chefs community. Only a “boring” one she said … Keeping Tidy with Rachel Khoo Great British Chefs, 18 June 2012

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Mega City Photo Book

Posted on 2012-04-07 by tikichris

The catalogue accompanying the 2012 Mega City Photo group photography exhibition at Leeds College of Art is now available for sale online at the Leeds College of Art online store. Mega City Photo Book   Street photography from the world’s … Continue reading →

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This Post is Francophonik

Posted on 2011-07-12 by tikichris

Francophonik is a cool new service to help Francophiles and music fans keep up to date with French travel and entertainment news. I’ve just discovered Francophonik but wish I had known about a few week’s ago when I booked a … Continue reading →

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April in Paris (Qype does London)

Posted on 2011-04-18 by tikichris

April in Paris Qype does London, April 18th 2011 So yes, Paris is still there; it’s still wonderful; and it’s still a snap zipping over to Gare du Nord a la St Pancras. Planning your own Parisian style spring fling? Here are a few … Continue reading →

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Top Five: Cocktail Bars in Paris (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2011-04-15 by tikichris

Top Five: Cocktail Bars in Paris Urban Travel Blog, Apr 10th, 2011 For decades The Ritz’s Bar Hemingway was lauded as the best cocktail bar in Paris by everyone from Ernest himself to the NY Times, Forbes and Le Figaro. … Continue reading →

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Intoxicating Paris (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-12-14 by tikichris

Intoxicating Paris Qype does London, December 14th 2010 Just back from a relaxing weekend visiting an old friend in Paris where the cocktails were perfect, the shopping visually deranged and the Eurostar shuffle was as easy peasy as it gets. … Continue reading →

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Perfect Paris Weekend with €1000 to Blow? Hmmm …

Posted on 2009-12-04 by tikichris

Okay! The good folks at We Are Social and Le Nouveau Paris just offered me a chance at a freebie trip to Paris if I could come up with a blog post about “your dream weekend in Paris … if … Continue reading →

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