Category Archives: Travel

Unmissable Stage Premiere | Small Island at the NT

Posted on 2019-05-03 by Judith Schrut

Leah Harvey & Shiloh Coke in Small Island, photo credit Brinkhoff Moegenburg, courtesy NT Press Office Andrea Levy’s novel about the postwar Caribbean-to-Britain migrant experience has been adapted for the stage. Judith Schrut reviews this powerful, unmissable show, which opened … Continue reading →

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Ryan Chetiyawardana Opens Super Lyan at the Kimpton De Witt in Amsterdam (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-04-28 by tikichris

Join Chris on a quick trip to Amsterdam for the launch of the Super Lyan bar at the Kimpton De Witt hotel. While there, Chris sits down with Super Lyan founder, Ryan Chetiyawardana aka Mr Lyan, for an interview. Continue reading →

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Viet Hoa Cafe & Mess | Lucky 13



Posted on 2019-04-27 by tikichris

Among the bevy of Vietnamese eateries clustered along the Hoxton stretch of Kingsland Road is one that always has pleased my palate nightly every time I’ve visited: Viet Hoa Cafe & Mess. I’ve been dining there since 2006. Opened by two refugees, Viet Hoa was just a couple of years old at that time but still one of the first restaurants – if not actually the very first – to start out on what is now called “Pho Mile.” Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #89



Posted on 2019-04-26 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it!
Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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Why You are Seeing More Dogs and Cats in Airports

Posted on 2019-04-24 by tikichris

Emotional support animals provide therapeutic benefit to their disabled owners, helping reduce their anxiety and stress during travel. Only those with qualifying disabilities are eligible to make their pet an ESA. Learn more about why you are seeing more dogs and cats in airports. Continue reading →

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Hot or Cold? Here’s How to Choose Where to Go Based on Your Favorite Types of Weather! (Miles Away)

Posted on 2019-04-23 by tikichris

Knowing when and how to plan trips based on your favorite type of weather can make it possible to stretch your summer out, extend a fantastic ski season, avoid the worst of winter and even escape reality (if only for a little while). Continue reading →

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Neil Interviews Chris (and Visa Versa) at Calcutta Canteen (All Consumed)

Posted on 2019-04-22 by tikichris

In this episode of All Consumed, Neil and I catch up for lunch at Asma Khan’s Calcutta Canteen and talk about our backgrounds as food and travel writers and why we’ve decided to start this podcast. Continue reading →

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Win 2 Adult CityPASS Mobile Tickets for Your Choice of 9 North American Cities



Posted on 2019-04-21 by tikichris

Do you have plans to visit the US or Canada sometime over the next year? I’ve got just the thing to help you save money and have more fun on your trip: two adult CityPASS mobile tickets for your choice of one of nine cities. Continue reading →

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5 Tips for Achieving Sustainable Tourism

 (Going Places)

Posted on 2019-04-19 by tikichris

Sustainable tourism is a term bandied about willy-nilly these day without nearly as much effort put into what’s actually behind the concept and how everyday people can put it into practice when planning trips. Continue reading →

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Unsung Cities | Frankfurt am Main, Germany



Posted on 2019-04-16 by tikichris

The fourth profile in my series about the unjustly Unsung Cities of the world is about forthright Frankfurt am Main. Continue reading →

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How to Establish Your Travel Style in Your 20s (Going Places)

Posted on 2019-04-15 by tikichris

Your 20s is the time in your life when you can finally travel on your own and have the last word on any decision about where you go. During this first full decade of adulthood, it’s important to keep in … Continue reading →

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Win a Pair of Tickets to the First Ever LondonCats International Show and Cat Extravaganza

Posted on 2019-04-14 by tikichris

Join thousands of cat enthusiasts at the LondonCats’ Cat Extravaganza! For the first time ever, an international show about all things feline is coming to Central London – and I’ve got a free pair of tickets to it to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading →

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Full Steam Ahead with the Royal Windsor Steam Express

Posted on 2019-04-12 by Judith Schrut

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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Why Thailand is the Ideal Destination to Visit in Your 20’s (Miles Away)

Posted on 2019-04-10 by tikichris

Thailand is called the Land of Smiles with good reason. It’s hard not to have fun when you visit this Southeast Asian nation. This is especially true for people visiting Thailand for the first time and heading there at an … Continue reading →

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Fremantle’s Top Restaurants You Should Book in Advance

Posted on 2019-03-28 by tikichris

Fremantle is a popular destination rich in local culture and has many attractions that are a delight to discover. Beyond the remarkable tourist spots on its sleeve, Fremantle is starting to attract more travellers because of the best restaurants it … Continue reading →

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Tap Into Your Passions to Discover Your True Dream Destinations (Miles Away)

Posted on 2019-03-26 by tikichris

Choosing a destination based on the things you’re passionate about can be a wise way to determine where you’re likely to have the most meaningful and memorable experiences. Continue reading →

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Cocktail Class at TT Liquor with Parmigiano Reggiano

Posted on 2019-03-25 by tikichris

How’s this for the ultimate cheesy cocktail event: a Parmigiano Reggiano tasting experience pairing dishes featuring Italy’s most famous cheese with drinks at celebrated Shoreditch watering hole, TT Liquor? Continue reading →

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Becoming All Consumed | #TCTalks 69



Posted on 2019-03-24 by tikichris

Hey gang, I’m back with a new episode of tikichris Talks, episode 69 in fact. Sorry for the long hiatus. I’ve been really busy. Continue reading →

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Flexing Vegan | Temple of Seitan

Posted on 2019-03-22 by tikichris

Hail Seitan! I’m back with Flexing Vegan, a miniseries featuring reviews of eateries around London with vegan only menus. For my third flex, I’m having lunch in Hackney at Temple of Seitan. Continue reading →

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Things to Do in Cairo and Why You Should Visit Right Now! (Going Places)

Posted on 2019-03-20 by tikichris

A thriving metropolis of more than 20 million people and a crossroads of cultures for millennia, Cairo is a captivating destination with something for everyone to discover. Continue reading →

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Coffee Lounge Pop-Up at Old Street Station | My Coffee with Melitta

Posted on 2019-03-18 by tikichris

To celebrate its 111th anniversary, premium coffee machine maker Melitta is launching its first ever pop-up. Look for it inside Old Street Station during the last week of March. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #88

Posted on 2019-03-13 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy.

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6 Destinations That Boomers and Millennials Agree are Definitely Worth Checking Out (Miles Away)

Posted on 2019-03-12 by tikichris

From bucket list bullet points to less likely getaways that garner an intergenerational thumbs up, we’ve taken a look at some of the most preferred destinations for Boomers and Millennials and found that there’s actually plenty of overlap in interest. Continue reading →

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The Inside Track on the Ultimate in Slow Cooking at Europe’s Biggest Annual Snail Festival, l’Aplec del Caragol (City AM)

Posted on 2019-03-06 by tikichris

Since its humble beginnings as a small riverside picnic among friends in 1980 to the grand foodie fiesta it is today, l’Aplec del Caragol occurs every May, about 100 miles northwest of Barcelona in the provincial town of Lleida. The party offers townsfolk and visitors alike a chance to enjoy a weekend celebrating one of the region’s favourite foods: snails. Continue reading →

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Helena Nicklin | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 68



Posted on 2019-03-01 by tikichris

Episode 68 of tikichris Talks continues with my Women in the Food Industry podcast miniseries and features a discussion with Helena Nicklin, an award-winning wine and spirits writer and one-third of The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime. Continue reading →

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Win a Bottle of Neptune Rum



Posted on 2019-02-28 by tikichris

Neptune Rum is the world’s most awarded rum of 2018 with more than 40 prestigious global awards to date. I’ve got a bottle of the golden rum from Barbados to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading →

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Anita Kerai | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 67 



Posted on 2019-02-27 by tikichris

Continuing with my Women in the Food Industry miniseries, episode 67 of tikichris Talks features a discussion with chef, author and television presenter, Anita Kerai. Continue reading →

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Stick & Bowl | Lucky 13

Posted on 2019-02-26 by tikichris

Stick & Bowl is a sliver of a restaurant set on the Kensington Gardens end of Kensington High Street for convenient eats during shopping expeditions, a meal after a walk in the park, or for a quick bite pre or post a show at Royal Albert Hall it can’t be beat. But there’s no need to drum up an excuse to visit this classic Chinese food takeaway. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #87



Posted on 2019-02-24 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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Win a House of Holi Dinner for Two with a Bottle of Wine at Cinnamon Kitchen City

Posted on 2019-02-23 by tikichris

House of Holi returns to Cinnamon Kitchen at Devonshire Square for a fifth colour-filled year. I’ve teamed up with the restaurant to offer the chance for one tikichris reader to win a House of Holi dinner for two with a bottle of wine. Continue reading →

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Mecca Ibrahim | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 66



Posted on 2019-02-23 by tikichris

The focus of this and the next few episodes of tikichris Talks is Women in the Food Industry. I start this podcast miniseries having a chat with my good friend Mecca Ibrahim, one of the co-founders of the new WIFI initiative. Continue reading →

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Liquor Lanes Private Bowling at Queens Skate Dine Bowl

Posted on 2019-02-21 by tikichris

Queens Skate Dine Bowl and Meatliquor have launched Liquor Lanes, a private bowling experience replete with its own bar and bartender and bowling lanes. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #86



Posted on 2019-02-20 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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Poptata Street Fries at Boxpark Shoreditch

Posted on 2019-02-19 by tikichris

Purveyors of premium street fries, Poptata has been frying hand-cut British potatoes in sunflower oil and smothering them in a range of toppings and homemade sauces since 2015 at festivals across the country and a small but growing number of permanent locations throughout London. Continue reading →

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Win a Mixed Box of 16 Trek Protein Energy Bars

Posted on 2019-02-18 by tikichris

Need a nourishing and filling snack to help get you to the next stage in your day? I’ve teamed up with Trek Protein Energy Bars for a special giveaway competition offering one lucky tikichris reader a chance win a box of 16 mixed flavour Trek bar so you can taste the complete range while upping your energy nest time you’re on the go and caught between meals. Continue reading →

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