Category Archives: Travel

Disney Kid/Tiki Kid

Posted on 2010-07-05 by tikichris

One of the most enjoyably memorable experiences of my life occurred when I was but a tike. Much about the adventures I had as a four year old kid on a family vacation to Disney World in Orlando, Florida remains … Continue reading →

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The Black Pyramids of Tenerife

Posted on 2010-07-03 by tikichris

So when I overheard my buddy Giacomo (the fancy dress funster behind Bring Stuff events) talking about Tenerife, Thor Heyerdahl and pyramids the other day, I immediately butted in. According to Giac, the Canaries Island of Tenerife is home to … Continue reading →

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The Third Line: Contemporary Middle Eastern Art in Dubai and Doha

Posted on 2010-07-02 by tikichris

Cutesy and massive mosaics of sweet lil baby tiger cubs, kittens and ducklings. Probably not what you’d expect to see at one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious art fairs. But Farhad Moshiri’s gigantic and kitsch works were just … Continue reading →

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Ask a Concierge: Paul Still, Head Concierge at the London Hilton on Park Lane (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-06-30 by tikichris

Ask a Concierge: Paul Still, Head Concierge at the London Hilton on Park Lane Londonist, June 30, 2010 2:30 PM Starting out with a presumed temporary gig as a night porter some three decades ago, Paul Still stayed on to … Continue reading →

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shoot nations global youth photography project focuses on city living (lastminute.com blog)

Posted on 2010-06-25 by tikichris

shoot nations global youth photography project focuses on city living lastminute.com blog, june 25, 2010 – 11:25 am The Shoot Nations competition runs until Wednesday the 28th of July. The competition’s UK winner will receive an all expenses paid trip … Continue reading →

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… or Maybe San Francisco?

Posted on 2010-06-18 by tikichris

So yesterday I was musing about a transatlantic jaunt to New York. Yeah, that’d be good. But tonight’s got me pondering whether a trip to San Francisco might be more to my liking. Unlike New York, I’ve never lived in … Continue reading →

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Ask a Concierge: Tony Rossi, Concierge from Crowne Plaza London Kensington (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-06-18 by tikichris

Ask a Concierge: Tony Rossi, Concierge from Crowne Plaza London Kensington Londonist, June 18, 2010 4:10 PM Starting out at the Holiday Inn Kensington which has recently relaunched as the Crowne Plaza London Kensington, Tony Rossi will celebrate next year … Continue reading →

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shin-kicking fun in the cotswolds (lastminute.com blog)

Posted on 2010-06-18 by tikichris

shin-kicking fun in the cotswolds lastminute.com blog, june 18, 2010 – 12:02 pm Not for the squeamish, shin-kicking is a straightforward affair. Contestants hold each other by the shoulders and try to kick shins and bring opponents to the ground. … Continue reading →

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New York Break

Posted on 2010-06-17 by tikichris

New York City Breaks. I could use one (and if you’re a New Yorker friend of mine reading this, I might be hitting you up for a sofa surf stop soon – so you’ve been warned). I guess I just … Continue reading →

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Ask a Concierge: Mustafa El’mari, Head Concierge of The Montague on the Gardens (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-06-09 by tikichris

Ask a Concierge: Mustafa El’mari, Head Concierge of The Montague on the Gardens Londonist, June 9, 2010 3:25 PM Having worked in the hotel industry for almost 40 years, Mustafa El’mari has been Head Concierge at the Montague on the … Continue reading →

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Toronto Daily Photo

Posted on 2010-05-18 by tikichris

Every day, I publish a photograph of something London-related on this blog and have been doing so since 2006. My daily photo series is a fun and reflective way for me to hone my craft, explore my city and share my … Continue reading →

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World’s Best Chinese Restaurants are in Canada?

Posted on 2010-05-17 by tikichris

Working on reviewing some Chinese restaurants here in London (stay tuned for more on that) got me thinking about where the best Chinese cuisine in the world might be found. I assumed China would, of course, be the obvious winner. … Continue reading →

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the olde bell: stay and feast at one of england’s oldest inns (lastminute.com blog)

Posted on 2010-05-13 by tikichris

the olde bell: stay and feast at one of england’s oldest inns lastminute.com blog, may 13, 2010 – 3:04 pm Forty-five minutes from Central London, a 15 minute cab ride from Maidenhead or 20 minutes drive from Heathrow … and … Continue reading →

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Shoreditch House Opens Shoreditch Rooms (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-04-28 by tikichris

Shoreditch House Opens Shoreditch Rooms Londonist, April 28, 2010 5:04 PM Shoreditch House has recently launched Shoreditch Rooms, bringing 26 bedrooms to the East End’s glam private members club (we actually bumped into a minor TV sleb in the lift … Continue reading →

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Heading to Toronto? Check out Torontoist

Posted on 2010-04-17 by tikichris

For those booking flights to Toronto, might I recommend familiarizing yourselves with the Torontoist.com before checking in at the airport? That is, of course, if the volcanic ash from Iceland moves along and European airports can actually open again! One of … Continue reading →

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These Shoes Were Made for Bloggin’

Posted on 2010-04-16 by tikichris

So, the Volcanic ASH-tastrophe means we’ve got an unexpected – but certainly most welcome – guest stranded here at the tikichris ranchero. This ASH-fugee (as my wife’s started to call her) was the gracious host for a significant chunk of … Continue reading →

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John Fowler Holiday Parks

Posted on 2010-04-16 by tikichris

Cornwall photo by Brron With the “chaos” of a volcanic ash cloud drifting in from Iceland, one more reason to stay in the UK for your next holiday has been added to a seemingly ever increasing list of potential holiday hassles. … Continue reading →

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Canada? Oh! Canada.

Posted on 2010-04-13 by tikichris

Happy Beaver photo by stevehdc I’m not sure I can honestly say that I’ve never met a Canadian whom I didn’t like but more often than not when I encounter an especially northern North American, I’m left with the impression … Continue reading →

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Pure Istanbul (Qype does London)

Posted on 2010-04-07 by tikichris

Beyond the tourist addled cobblestoned warren of Sultanahmet and its checklist attractions corralled by tour buses, alluring and sprawling Istanbul beckons with something for anyone of any budget (or, indeed, for those with no regard for budgets at all). Yes, … Continue reading →

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Old Town Bar, New York

Posted on 2010-03-02 by tikichris

In a recent post about New York, I alluded all too briefly to a fantastic bar I visited for my first time while in town for Christmas. Thinking about it, Old Town deserves much more than a quickie mention! It … Continue reading →

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Lastminute.com’s “Oh You Lucky Bloggers” List for February

Posted on 2010-02-27 by tikichris

I just came home from hosting a great Qype night out at Exhibit in Balham (much more on that to follow) to discover my blog made Lastminute.com’s top 50 list of blogs for February. Apparently the list is compiled by “tinkering” … Continue reading →

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New York Reminiscing

Posted on 2010-02-26 by tikichris

I don’t think I’ve managed to write anything about my time in New York and New Jersey over Christmas and New Years. Any bloggers reading this post should be able to sympathize with me. You know how it goes: work … Continue reading →

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Cinema Suite at the Intercontinental Park Lane (OneTravel)

Posted on 2010-02-25 by tikichris

Cinema Suite at the Intercontinental Park Lane OneTravel, Published February 25, 2010 Despite its commanding view over world famous Hyde Park, the 112sqm (that’s more than 1200 square feet!) Cinema Suite at London’s Intercontinental Park Lane Hotel offers justifiable reason … Continue reading →

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Cinema Suite at the Intercontinental Park Lane (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-02-12 by tikichris

Cinema Suite at the Intercontinental Park Lane Londonist, February 12, 2010 2:05 PM Hovering sumptuously over Hyde Park Corner with commanding views of the park and Knightsbridge, the Intercontinental Park Lane‘s 112sqm Cinema Suite is one of four signature designer … Continue reading →

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Hotels in Thailand (OneTravel)

Posted on 2010-01-21 by tikichris

Hotels in Thailand OneTravel, January 21, 2010 Travelling in Thailand offers an opportunity to indulge in the comforts of some of the world’s most stylish small hotels. Here’s a review of three equally lovely yet otherwise very different small boutique … Continue reading →

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Shoes with a View

Posted on 2010-01-19 by tikichris

The above ‘shoes with a view’ photo was taken during some splendidly mellow downtime on one of my best-est, most favourite-est days of 2009 (November 25th to be exact). It may sound silly but I had quite the epiphany lazily … Continue reading →

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2009 was Fine: My Favourite Blogging Moments of the Year

Posted on 2009-12-18 by tikichris

Reflecting on all the good stuff that’s happened over the past year, I thought I’d take a moment to highlight the “best of” bits from this and my tikichris to go blog. Thanks to all the folks I had the … Continue reading →

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Berlin Again (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-12-14 by tikichris

Berlin Again Qype does London, December 14th 2009 This past weekend found me right back where I was last year at the same time: Berlin! One of my favourite destinations in the whole wide world, the capital of Germany is an … Continue reading →

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The Elastic Concept of Libraries in Laos (PSFK)

Posted on 2009-12-10 by tikichris

The Elastic Concept of Libraries in Laos PSFK, December 10, 2009 As one of the world’s poorest countries with the sad distinction – and lingering dangers – of also being the most heavily bombed country in the world, simply checking out … Continue reading →

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Review: The Most Travelled Correspondent – A Retrospective of George Rodger (Londonist)

Posted on 2009-12-10 by tikichris

Review: The Most Travelled Correspondent – A Retrospective of George Rodger Londonist, December 10, 2009 11:56 AM Of another era, when itineraries were banged out on typewriters or hand drawn with red grease pins on maps and a journo’s notes … Continue reading →

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Boutique Hotels in Thailand – The Difference is in the Design

Posted on 2009-12-09 by tikichris

Small, stylish and unique, the beauty of boutique hotels is in the individual design of each accommodation. A recent week’s visit to Thailand offered the perfect opportunity to indulge in the comforts of three equally lovely yet otherwise very different … 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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Qyping Through Thailand (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-12-02 by tikichris

Qyping Through Thailand Qype does London, December 2nd 2009 Here’s the scoop on three fantastic hotels I recently visited while in Thailand. Each of the three could be described as “boutique” but the individual take on that concept as well … Continue reading →

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The Man, the Myth, the Qyper: @Timinator (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-10-19 by tikichris

The Man, the Myth, the Qyper: @Timinator Qype does London, October 19th 2009 With 750 Qype reviews (of which 426 are first reviews) under his belt, London’s consummate Qyper, Timinator, reckons it’s time to set off for a new adventure. … Continue reading →

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Local Art at the Bogobiri House in Lagos (Juxtapoz)

Posted on 2009-09-17 by tikichris

Local Art at the Bogobiri House in Lagos Juxtapoz, Tuesday, 15 September 2009 The artwork on display was top notch stuff too! Just as good (and some even better than) what I’m accustomed to seeing in London. There was more … Continue reading →

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