Category Archives: Scotland

The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-04-03 by tikichris

… a thorough and well-rounded introduction to Scotland’s most famous export along with plenty of tips on making the most of any wee dram. The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh CheapOair, 3 April 2012

Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Scotland, Travel | Tagged cheapoair, edinburgh, edinburgh castle, royal mile, scotch, scotland, the scotch whisky experience, whisky | 1 Comment

Chu-chuhk-a-chuhk Chu-chuhk-a-chuhk

Posted on 2012-02-18 by tikichris

Chu-chuhk-a-chuhk chu-chuhk-a-chuhk chu-chuhk-a-chuhk. All through the night. I love sleeping overnight on long train journeys. That is, if I’m in a sleeper car, anyway. The rhythm of the train barrelling down the tracks lulls me into dreamland, and then when … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Scotland, Travel | Tagged edinburgh, London, overnight train, rail holidays, rail journeys, railroads, railways, scotland, SPONSORED POST, train, train travel, trains | Leave a comment

What’s for Lunch? Peppers & Spice, Dalston Junction (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-07 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Peppers & Spice, Dalston Junction Londonist, February 7, 2012 at 11:30 am No matter the time of day, there seems always to be a queue at this takeaway – something that can’t really be said about the … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Scotland | Tagged BALLS POND ROAD, CARIBBEAN, dalston, DALSTON JUNCTION, islington, jerk chicken, London, Londonist, lunch, N1, N1 4AU, PATTIES, PEPPERS & SPICE, review, RICE AND PEAS, takeaway, takeout, W4L, WHAT'S FOR LUNCH? | Leave a comment

The Spirit of Scotland: Edinburgh Whisky Tasting (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2012-01-21 by tikichris

The Spirit of Scotland: Edinburgh Whisky Tasting Urban Travel Blog, Jan 14, 2012 Located within the terribly touristic (if still incredibly scenic and evocative) Royal Mile is The Scotch Whisky Experience, offering a “sensational journey” taking folks through the “magical craft” of … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Scotland, Shopping, Travel | Tagged edinburgh, edinburgh castle, royal mile, scotch, scotland, the scotch whisky experience, urban travel blog, whisky | 3 Comments

2011 Highlights

Posted on 2011-12-15 by tikichris

Here’s a round up of all the things I blogged about this year and still have me thinking “yeah, that was awesome” as 2011 now comes to a close. The list isn’t about personal triumphs or such and there are … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Drink, Food, France, London, New York, Photography, Restaurants, Scotland, Travel | Tagged 2011, A LA CRUZ, AI WEIWEI, BISTRO DU VIN, blogging, blue, BLUEPRINT CAFE, brittany, Clerkenwell, copas turkeys, edinburgh, FENG SUSHI, haggis, Hansen & Lydersen, john lyden, johnny rotten, julie's hut, leith, martin wishart, new york, nunhead cemetery, nuno mendes, queen elizabeth II bridge, seafood, secretts, secretts of milford, sex pistols, SINGAPORE TAKEOUT, smoke salmon, somerset house, surrey, sushi, sussex, the corner room, the honours, west sussex, year in review | Leave a comment

Photo Story: Leith Docks (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2011-12-02 by tikichris

Photo Story: Leith Docks Urban Travel Blog, Dec 1st, 2011 Edinburgh’s port, Leith, offers visitors to this little slice of waterfront Scotland a microcosm of 21st century Britain. Post-industrial, mixed use, but largely residential with lots and lots of restaurants, pubs … Continue reading →

Posted in Hotels, Photography, Scotland, Travel, Urban Travel Blog | Tagged edinburgh, leith, LEITH DOCKS, MALMAISON, PHOTO ESSAY, PHOTO STORY, Photography, scotland, street photography, UK, urban travel blog | 1 Comment

Overnight London-Edinburgh on the Caledonian Sleeper (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-10-05 by tikichris

Overnight London-Edinburgh on the Caledonian Sleeper OneTravel, Oct 04, 2011 If you’re hoping to experience the bright lights and big city sights of both London and Edinburgh (as indeed you should!) during your upcoming vacation in Great Britain, and you’d like to maximize your … Continue reading →