Category Archives: Travel

London Street Photography Festival (Qype does London)

Posted on 2011-02-11 by tikichris

London Street Photography Festival Qype does London, February 11th 2011 Defining this newly appreciated craft with deep, arty roots (Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Doisneau, Diane Arbus, Martin Parr) as “un-posed, un-staged photography which captures, explores or questions contemporary society and the … Continue reading →

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Sussex Seafood and Surrey Secret(t)s (Locally Sourced)

Posted on 2011-02-10 by tikichris

Sussex Seafood and Surrey Secret(t)s Locally Sourced, 10 February 2011 For little reason other than a tasty attempt to nullify the January blues with an impromptu feast among the company of good friends, a couple of mates and I headed … Continue reading →

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I Like New York in June but I’ll Settle for Early April

Posted on 2011-02-05 by tikichris

It looks like I’ll be heading to New York in early April – probably not the best time to visit but still not soon enough. I never tire of taking city breaks to New York – a town I know … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cheer Versus Airport Stress (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-12-15 by tikichris

Christmas Cheer Versus Airport Stress Qype does London, December 15th 2010 Here we go. Inclement weather looming with thousands of idiots cramming into airports in search of Christmas cheer, to honour Yuletide obligations or maybe just escape the winter gloom: tis … 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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Play a Quiz and Win a Radisson Blu Weekend for Two and More

Posted on 2010-12-14 by tikichris

Radisson Blu hotels is running a pretty cool competition at the moment with a chance to win a bunch of great prizes including weekends for two at one of the following Radisson hotels: Milan, Madrid, Berlin, Helsinki or Hamburg. How … Continue reading →

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Stuff that Impressed me in 2010

Posted on 2010-12-06 by tikichris

Holy shit, 2010 was a rocky road. But if I may wax poetic for a minute, it’s been my experience that the bumpier rides often lead to the more interesting destinations. I’m not sure quite how snug such a metaphor … Continue reading →

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Photo Story: Fight Night! (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2010-12-05 by tikichris

Photo Story: Fight Night! Urban Travel Blog, Dec 5th, 2010 With its bulletproof box office window, where you can only see the fingers of the person receiving your money and giving your ticket, to all the hawkers and lucha fans milling … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Right Boutique Hotel for You

Posted on 2010-11-30 by tikichris

When booking a hotel, if you can “go boutique” I reckon you should …. most of the time anyway (I recently had a very comfortable and convenient stay at the high rise and well heeled Presidente Intercontinental Mexico City and … Continue reading →

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Win a Free Week’s Stay at Park Inn Manchester, Berlin or Djerba, Tunisia

Posted on 2010-11-25 by tikichris

Park Inn Hotels are running a competition with a chance to win some killer prizes, such as iPads (ooh!) and £250 hotel vouchers which can be used at more than 200 hotels in 16 countries (including Park Inn, Radisson Blu … Continue reading →

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And Guadalajara Too! (Qype Community)

Posted on 2010-11-19 by tikichris

And Guadalajara Too! Qype Community, November 19th 2010 With its mix of old and new, thriving business environment and large university, Guadalajara is a dynamic destination. Whether basking in the glory of its cathedrals, taking in the heaving nightlife, going … Continue reading →

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British Road Trip? I’d Love to!

Posted on 2010-11-11 by tikichris

The longer I live in Britain the more I realize there’s a lot of this country that I’ve yet to see. I think I’ve done a pretty good job getting out and about to get an idea of what it’s … Continue reading →

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Dead Set on Having Fun in Mexico City (Qype Community)

Posted on 2010-11-08 by tikichris

Dead Set on Having Fun in Mexico City Qype Community, November 8th 2010 If you ever get a chance to visit Mexico City during the Day of the Dead festivities don’t think twice, just go. I reckon this Meso-American megalopolis is … Continue reading →

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Creative Networks in Leeds (Qype Community)

Posted on 2010-10-01 by tikichris

Creative Networks in Leeds Qype Community, October 1st 2010 Leeds – yay (well, except for the weather this morning). Creative people getting together to talk shop – yay! A comfortable stay at a convenient hotel – yay. READ MY COMPLETE … Continue reading →

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The Cumberland Hotel Opens Jimi Hendrix Suite (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-09-22 by tikichris

The Cumberland Hotel Opens Jimi Hendrix Suite Londonist, September 22, 2010 4:30 PM To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the death of 60s rock legend, Jimi Hendrix, The Cumberland hotel near March Arch has turned the room where the guitarist … Continue reading →

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Interview with The Baron: DOTS – World’s First Graffiti-Funded Movie, Burning Candy and the World (Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art)

Posted on 2010-09-16 by tikichris

Interview with The Baron: DOTS – World’s First Graffiti-Funded Movie, Burning Candy and the World Whitehot Magazine of Contemporary Art, September 2010 “Truth is reached through dispute” or so says secret identity filmmaker, The Baron, who has commenced work on … Continue reading →

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Some Dublin Notes (Qype Community)

Posted on 2010-09-13 by tikichris

Some Dublin Notes Qype Community, September 13th 2010 I spent a fantastic weekend bumbling around Dublin. Only regret was I had to catch a very early Sunday morning flight to get back to London for work. I could definitely spend lots … Continue reading →

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World’s First Graffiti-Funded Movie, DOTS: Interview with Filmmaker, The Baron (Juxtapoz)

Posted on 2010-09-12 by tikichris

World’s First Graffiti-Funded Movie, DOTS: Interview with Filmmaker, The Baron Juxtapoz, Thursday, 09 September 2010 12:12 What do you get when you take nine of London’s most prolific graffiti artists to far flung destinations across the globe to connect with … Continue reading →

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Paris Please

Posted on 2010-09-06 by tikichris

I’ve got this theory that if I write about something I desire, there’ll be a much greater chance of it happening. I make all sorts of lists (upon lists upon lists) all the time about stuff I want or need … Continue reading →

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Bushmills Inn and Distillery in Northern Ireland (Qype Community)

Posted on 2010-09-01 by tikichris

Bushmills Inn and Distillery in Northern Ireland Qype Community, September 1st 2010 The friendly folks at Bushmills Irish Whiskey invited yours truly around last week to visit their inn, tour their distillery and (most enticingly) have a sample of their … Continue reading →

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Respect the Road … Please

Posted on 2010-08-31 by tikichris

I’m a walker not a driver, and for the most part I’m quite content to have it that way. During the few experiences I’ve had behind the wheel in the UK (I used drive all the time back in the … Continue reading →

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Good Hotels in Dublin?

Posted on 2010-08-28 by tikichris

I’m just back from a few days at the Bushmills Inn and Distillery in Northern Ireland. I had a wonderful time (and don’t worry – there’ll be much more blogging about that trip to come). It was my second time … Continue reading →

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Ask a Concierge: Harry Miles, Head Concierge, London Marriott Grosvenor Square (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-08-20 by tikichris

Ask a Concierge: Harry Miles, Head Concierge, London Marriott Grosvenor Square Londonist, August 20, 2010 12:25 PM Harry Miles has been Head Concierge at London Marrriott Grosvenor Square for a quarter century. In our latest Ask a Concierge interview, Harry … Continue reading →

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Mum’s the Word on Galicia, But … (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-08-17 by tikichris

Mum’s the Word on Galicia, But … Qype does London, August 17th 2010 … a visit to Cape Finisterre, continental Europe’s westernmost point, and a drive along the dramatic (and dramatically named) Costa da Morte are well worth your holiday … Continue reading →

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This American Life: Georgia Rambler

Posted on 2010-08-05 by tikichris

“I was seeking good stories from ordinary folks.” I’m a big fan of NPR radio show, This American Life, and their most recent episode, Georgia Rambler, is an excellent example of why you should make sure to “tune in” regularly. … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Dixie

Posted on 2010-08-03 by tikichris

Yee haw. My December flight to Atlanta is booked (click here to read me moaning about the ever too early onslaught of festive season planning). Hopefully the trip will be the first of at least a few more holidays in … Continue reading →

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Classic and Leisurely Thames Cruising with The Olde Bell Coaching Inn (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-08-03 by tikichris

Classic and Leisurely Thames Cruising with The Olde Bell Coaching Inn Qype does London, August 3rd 2010 If my write up of yesterday’s speedboat Thames excursion sounds a bit too fast paced or urban for your tastes but nevertheless left … Continue reading →

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Playing Tourist

Posted on 2010-08-03 by tikichris

I’ve been playing tourist lately. Saturday afternoon, I found myself meeting up with a friend off Portobello Road for a drink. It was the first time I’d been round that area on a Saturday afternoon in a very long while … Continue reading →

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Making a Splash with London RIB Voyages (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-08-02 by tikichris

Making a Splash with London RIB Voyages Qype does London, August 2nd 2010 A bit of London history, some awesome riverside scenery and that wind-in-your-hair swoosh of zipping along a river in a speedboat: there’s a lot to love about … Continue reading →

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Geez! Time for Christmas Planning Already?

Posted on 2010-07-19 by tikichris

I’ve gotta get my act together and figure out my holidays to America for the next year or so. I’ve been going on and on about New York and San Francisco – a little about Canada too – but what I’ve … Continue reading →

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Florida Orange Bird

Posted on 2010-07-18 by tikichris

A couple of weeks ago I was blathering on about doing the Disney Florida Holidays thing as a kid and how salient the memories from that trip still are in my mind. Since writing that post, I’ve been a little … Continue reading →

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punting and picnics in cambridge (lastminute.com blog)

Posted on 2010-07-17 by tikichris

punting and picnics in cambridge lastminute.com blog, july 16, 2010 – 1:30 pm Perfect for a romantic date for two, a family outing or gathering of friends and colleagues, the Doubletree’s Punting and Picnic Packages are available to both guests … Continue reading →

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I Wanna Go Back to Edinburgh

Posted on 2010-07-12 by tikichris

A friend of mine was chatting to me the other day about her recent trip up to Edinburgh. The convo left me reminiscing about how much I love that town and had me seriously hankering for a return visit. It’s … Continue reading →

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Just a Bit about Alicante

Posted on 2010-07-12 by tikichris

Photo by Toprural Thinking about heading down to Alicante for some guaranteed sunshine en espanol? Probably best to do a bit of online research for cheap flights to Alicante, things to do while there and how to make the most … Continue reading →

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Where to Stay in Dubai?

Posted on 2010-07-08 by tikichris

Photo by Peter the painter As mentioned about a week ago, I’ve got this fanciful idea swimming around in my head of possibly visiting Dubai sometime the near future to have a look see at some art. The best times … Continue reading →

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