Here’s an index to all the posts in Judith Schrut’s 2020 Vision miniseries.
Hope you had fun with our brief but spectacular preview of 2020 London’s top cultural treats. Here’s a list with links to all the posts in this miniseries:
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2020 Vision: Dance
In the final post of our miniseries, Judith Schrut takes a leap into London’s lively dance scene 2020.
Sadler’s Wells brings the world’s best dancers to its three London stages in 2020, with another cracking year of ballet, hip hop, tango, flamenco, Bollywood and cutting edge contemporary.
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2020 Vision: Best in Show
You can count on London’s Theatreland to deliver plenty of drama. Judith Schrut samples what’s on offer this year in the West End and beyond.
Count on London Theatreland to deliver plenty of drama in 2020. In the West End, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Hamilton, the Lion King and Wicked continue to thrill, while a rollicking new Mary Poppins is playing to awards and 5-star reviews. As for new shows, my money’s on the upcoming premiere of Hello Dolly! with Olivier and BAFTA winning Imelda Staunton (Follies, Gypsy, Harry Potter); Sondheim’s Sunday in the Park with George in a sizzling hot transfer from Broadway starring Jake Gyllenhaal as that famed post-impressionist painter of dots, Georges Seurat; and the return of Sister Act, with the ingenious casting of Jennifer Saunders as Mother Superior and Whoopi Goldberg as Deloris. The outrageous Ms Goldberg is reprising the role she originated 27 years ago in the hit comedy film.
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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Folk & World
Judith Schrut previews some of the year’s best music gigs from around the world…right here in London.
It won’t surprise you to learn that London, the world’s most diverse city, is home to more than 270 nationalities and 300 languages. Life in our gloriously global village has many advantages and that includes the chance to enjoy music from across the world, right here on our doorstep.
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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Rock & Pop
London’s 2020 rock and pop scene looks to be a fat, mixed bag of hot newbies and golden oldies. Judith Schrut tells us more.
Following the hoopla of last weekend’s BRIT awards, London’s 2020 rock and pop scene is really heating up, and looks to be a fat, mixed bag of hot newbies and golden oldies. Award-winning superstar youngsters Taylor Swift, Lana Del Rey, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber, Stormzy and Lewis Capaldi are just a few of those who’ll be doing the rounds of the capital’s music venues this year. Look out too for a highly-anticipated one night gig starring the unique, soulful voice of Brittany Howard, ex-Alabama Shakes.
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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Classical & Jazz
Judith Schrut checks out what’s on tap this year for London’s jazz and classical music fans.
It’s not every day you reach the grand old age of 250 and it’s not everyone who’s Sestercentennial birthday is marked with glorious musical feasting around the globe. But this year the world’s favourite classical composer, Ludwig von Beethoven, is doing just that. And London’s music scene is celebrating Ludwig’s 250th big time.
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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Country‘n Roots
Judith Schrut continues our new miniseries with a preview of London’s fantastic musical year ahead.
For many music lovers, London is Music Heaven, with dozens of venues, concerts and gigs to match every taste of genre. Whether your fave is rock, country, jazz or classical; dub, doo-wop or death metal– or a sound so new is doesn’t have a name yet– London’s music scene is unequalled anywhere on the planet.
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2020 Vision: Meandering Museums
Looking for a place to come in from the cold on a London winter’s day? Judith Schrut thinks you can’t beat a visit to one of London’s incredible range of small museums and galleries.
Much as I love London and have called it home for many years, I have California blood and a built-in allergy to cold weather. That means I’m always on the hunt for simple, pleasurable, budget-friendly ways to come in from the cold on a winter’s day. For this, it’s hard to beat a visit to one of London’s incredible range of small museums and galleries.
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2020 Vision: Art from the Heart
First up in our new miniseries, Judith Schrut drools over some upcoming treats for art lovers at London’s top museums and galleries.
Did you know London is happy home to no less than four of the world’s Top Ten art museums? The National Gallery, British Museum, Tate and Victoria & Albert Museum between them attract an astonishing 22 million visitors yearly. What’s even more remarkable in this uber-commercial day and age is that you can visit all these amazing places for free.
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2020 Vision
As we usher in a new year and a new decade, contributor Judith Schrut takes us on a brief but spectacular tour of 2020 London’s top cultural treats.
Hope you enjoyed Best of 2019, our annual round up of the past year’s tastiest food and drink. Now, join me in embracing a new year and a new decade with our miniseries, 2020 Vision, a brief but spectacular preview of London’s upcoming cultural treats.
Stay tuned…
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Win a Mixed Sixpack of Low ABV Beer from South London’s Small Beer Brew Co
The world’s first small beer brewery – Small Beer Brew Co – makes sustainably brewed low ABV beers from its south London home. I’ve had a taste of the Small Beer range and must stay these beers pack a lot of flavour without packing too much of a wallop. And that’s fine by me!
For easygoing get togethers and drinking sessions when the aim is not to get obliterated but rather have fun with friends (and remember it with clarity), Small Beer Brew Co is a smart and tasty beer to keep in mind.
Don’t believe me? Here’s a chance to win a selection of bottles from Small Beer Brew Co.
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7 Camping Hacks to Make Your Tent More Comfortable
Many people find the idea of incorporating an outdoor camping adventure into their travel plans appealing. Spending a few days out in the wilderness without the distractions of technology or the demands of work is an excellent way to relax and unwind.
What isn’t as appealing is the idea of sleeping in a tent. If you put camping plans on hold because you don’t want to sleep on the hard ground with mosquitoes buzzing in your ears, you’re not alone?
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Want to Learn to Ski? Visit One of These Ski Destinations! (Miles Away)
All grown up but never learned how to ski? Or maybe you used to be able to ski pretty well when you were younger, but it’s been decades since you last hit the slopes. Never fear! Learning to ski or easing back into it as an out-of-practice skier can be a lot of fun and an invigorating way to enjoy winter.
Of course, skiing isn’t something you just dive right into! So you’re going to have to go somewhere that warmly welcomes newbies and offers them the chance to get the hang of this exciting sport at their own pace … without embarrassment and with minimal risk of injury.
Here’s where we come in: we’ve come up with this list of ski destinations that are perfect for adult beginners to build confidence and have a wonderful time in the great outdoors.
Read my complete post at Miles Away.
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Undeniably Delicious: 8 Unexpected Travel Destinations for Foodies (Miles Away)
Everybody knows the pizza is amazing in New York and likewise in Naples, Italy. Similarly, when asked what to eat in coastal Maine, most folks will tell you to have the lobster – and rightly so! Baltimore’s a great place if you love to eat crab. In Austin? You’ve gotta go with the brisket smoked low and slow. And of course, we’re all aware that cities such as New Orleans, Paris, and Mexico City are worth visiting for a taste of the cuisine alone.
But, besides all these world-famous dining destinations there is a multitude of other delectable hot spots. Every region of the world excels at something tasty and any town of size is going to have at least a couple of quality places to eat and drink.
To whet your appetite for something different and spice up your travel agenda for the months ahead, here’s our look at 8 off-the-radar and unexpected foodie travel destinations that are far more delicious than their lack of reputation might suggest.
Read my complete article at Miles Away.
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Best Restaurants of 2019
Here’s the last of my lists for the Best of 2019.
Looking back over the year, I ate exceptionally well in a variety of places. It got gluttonous a few times but my 2019 dining style was mostly quality over quantity.
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Best Bars and Pubs of 2019
Thirsty for a drink paired with an appreciative welcome and maybe even camaraderie?
Have a look my Best of 2019 list of my favourite bars sidled up to this year (with entries from across London as well Buffalo, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Cork and Madrid).
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Best Cheap Eats of 2019
Cheap and cheerful … and delicious!
(Yet) another in my Best of 2019 series … this one’s a cost effective look at some tasty and cheap eats to consider while foraging through London.
By ‘cheap eats’ I mean a quality meal that costs £5 or less. Yes, it is still possible to spend less than a fiver for a thoroughly satisfying meal in n London.
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Best Beer of 2019
Here’s another pint served from my Best of 2019 series.
It’s a look at my favourite beers of the year.
Beers listed are all produced by independent brewers in only two cities: London and Cork. I had a good number of beers from all over the place. But I’ll stand by these brews here from these two beer loving towns as being better than the others I enjoyed.
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Best Burgers of 2019
Made to order just the way you like ‘em … or at least the way I like ‘em.
My Best of 2019 series continues with a ravenous look at the most awesome burgers I had this year.
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Best Pizza of 2019
A slice of the best in London and beyond …
As part of my Best of 2019 series, here’s my list of preferred pizzas from the past year.
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Best Coffee of 2019
Here’s another cup of my Best of 2019 lists. This time around I look at my favourite spots for coffee this past year.
Reliable standbys and pleasant surprises in London, excellent barista led brewing in Cork and a roomy spread for faraway vibes in Amsterdam represent my most memorable coffee outings this year.
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Best Breakfasts of 2019
Time for breakfast! But where’s the best?
Continuing with my Best of 2019 series, I’ve got a couple of London faves to recommend and a few in the US and Ireland (Buffalo and Cork are awesome destinations for epic a.m. eating).
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Best Podcasts of 2019
First up in my Best of 2019 series is a look at my favourite listens of the year: podcasts.
Yeah, I know podcasts (particularly the ones I subscribe to) don’t represent my typical food, drink and travel content. But I spent a lot of time listening to them and a bit of time creating my own.
For me, travelling without getting to listen to my favourite podcasts would be considerably less enjoyable. They make wait times, long flights and train journeys more tolerable. Starting and ending days by myself in unfamiliar places are better as well when I have the chance to catch up with the shows I follow.
I work on two podcasts (my solo tikichris Talks project and All Consumed, which I co-produce with journalist Neil Davey). So podcasting is often on my mind. That seems to be the case with all sorts of other folks too though – whether they have any desire to podcast or not. What podcasts people are listening too and which are worth checking out is an increasingly common topic of conversation.
So, here’s my list of favourite podcasts of 2018 (and yes I’m really into politics and shows produced by WNYC).
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Best of 2019
As 2019 draws to an end, I would like to share its highlights with a year-end roundup of posts about the best food, drink, and travel related treats that I came across over the past 12 months.
With respect to blogging, 2019 was probably the least active year since I started tikichris.com back in 2016. But that doesn’t mean I’ve been resting on my laurels. Big changes and an overall (and often overwhelmingly) busy schedule across these past 12 months meant I often wasn’t able to post in a timely manner about all the things worth sharing. I paid attention when I came across especially fun and flavoursome stuff though.
As in the years before, I kept plenty of notes to help recall the most noteworthy experiences. To be sure, the year had plenty of peaks and troughs … and long plateaus. This “Best of” series, obviously, is focused on the peaks.
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How to Take Care of Your Tyres During the Winter Season
If you are a good and careful driver, you will want to be sure that you are doing the best for your vehicle no matter what the season is.
In summer, checking your tyres are properly inflated and visually checked every so often is usually enough, but is it very different in winter? Yes and no. Some tasks are the same: such as checking the pressure, but there are some differences – for example, tyre pressure should be slightly higher than usual (by about 0.2 of a bar) to account for the chilling effect of cold weather on the tyres and the air within them.
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Preparing for Your First Trip to Japan
If you have been a constant visitor to some of the most amazing areas of Europe like the Mediterranean cities, there’s a good chance that you have spent time in some beautiful vacation destinations. Perhaps you have been a frequent traveler to Cannes, San Tropez or maybe you annually go to the Greek island Mykonos in our regular guest at the Adorno Suites Ornos Beach Hotel.
Mykonos is a beautiful island and going there regularly is a smart choice. However there are other places that also provide amazing vacation opportunities. One such place is Japan.
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Making Money Off Your Delayed Flight: Legit or Scam?
If you’ve ever experienced a flight delay, no matter how long or short, you know the frustration that comes with it. Even a delay as little as ten minutes can cause havoc on your travel plans, from friends and family having to wait longer than expected to collect you at your destination to missing your connecting flight entirely.
However, thanks to EU law EC 261, you might just be welcoming flight delays and even flight cancellations, even if they do set you back a few hours.
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Vintage Rides with Stunning Vistas
On the open road with adventure just beyond your handlebars and nothing between you and that adventure except your visor … a motorcycle road trip is perhaps the most invigorating and complete way to travel with fewer barriers and buffers between you and the world than most other options.
Does this sound like your sort of fun? Keep reading for ideas about how to explore fascinating destinations by motorbike … and how to do it in style.
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Our Favorite Cities in Europe to Visit for a Weekend Trip in 2020 (Going Places)
So many cities, so little time! That’s the wonderful – and daunting – thing about Europe. There are just so many neatly compact gems of urban culture that it can be tough deciding which ones are most worth seeing for yourself. But what’s great about a lot of European cities is that you can have fun exploring them thoroughly in just a few days and then move on to your next amazing destination.
To make the narrowing down of options easier for you, we’ve come up with a shortlist of European cities that we think will be the best ones to visit in 2020, when you’ve only got a few days to spare. Our list places equal emphasis on some of the biggest and best-known (and some of the cheapest) cities in Europe and it’s less celebrated but no less fabulous ones while also taking into account which destinations would be perfect for a weekend getaway.
Read my complete post at Going Places.
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Adventure Traveler? Make Sure These 12 Things Are on Your Survival Gear List (Miles Away)
Do you have what it takes to brave the elements? Yes, you’ll need resolve and personal constitution — the right stuff so to speak — but you’ll also need the right gear to ensure your adventure is a success.
This is, of course, assuming that you’ll be sure to pack appropriately for the weather conditions of your destination (do you need rain gear or a warm coat?), including the appropriate footwear – sturdy all-terrain waterproof leather hiking boots with thick deep tread soles are probably the best bet for most adventure travel situations. We’re also assuming that you’ll have access to food and clean water (or at least have some dehydrated food and water purification tablets?), as well as adequate shelter such as a tent and a sleeping bag.
So, with all that in mind, here are 12 things intrepid travelers planning to head out on an adventure should have on their survival gear list.
Read my complete post at Miles Away.
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Winter Lodge, St Ermins Hotel: ‘Tis the Season for Kings Ginger
Judith Schrut gets a taste of royalty.
St Ermins Hotel near St James Park has unveiled its beautiful Winter Lodge on the Terrace, just in time for the festive season. I enjoyed the warmest of warm welcomes at its recent launch.
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Mr Ji – Taiwanese Night Market Chicken in Soho
Following a successful pop-up in Camden, Mr Ji has opened a restaurant in on Old Compton Street in Soho where fried chicken Taiwanese style is the menu’s main dish bolstered by an assortment of bao, inventive sides and flavoursome sauces.
I dropped by the new opened eatery last week just after its launch to sample its dishes.
The founder (same fella who opened Hook in Camden, which I loved when I tried it a few years back) has dubbed his fried chicken “Taiwanese night market chicken.” That’s got a ring to it. Sadly, I can’t comment on what night market chicken in Taiwan actually tastes like. Although I do like the chicken at the only other London Taiwanese chicken place I know of, Good Friend Chicken a short walk away in Chinatown.
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What to See in Paris If You Love the Macabre & Mysterious
They call Paris the City of Lights, and with good reason. The vibrant capital of France is a beacon of wonder to travelers from across the globe. Whether it’s the arts, food, fashion, architecture or just a certain je ne sais quoi that one feels exploring the city’s ancient streets, there’s nowhere else in the world quite like Paris!
Of course we all know that the brighter the light the darker the shadow that is cast. A 2,000-year-old city that’s seen more than its fair share of good times and bad is sure to have some eerie areas within its boundaries as well as localities associated with tales that have less than happy endings (but are now safe to check out). Paris has plenty to offer tourists hoping to go sightseeing beyond the realm of the ordinary.
Here’s our illuminated guide on what to see in Paris if you have darker interests. Be warned, be aware, and be amazed!
Read my complete post at Miles Away.
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Chicken Royalty: Looking back on the Buffalo Wing Festival with the founder, Drew “The Wing King” Cerza | Spread It, Dip It, Wing It | #TCTalks #76
Here’s something hot and saucy for ya that you definitely shouldn’t bwack at: the second instalment in my series of blog posts and podcast episodes about my trip to Buffalo, New York to visit the National Buffalo Wing Festival as a VIP judge.
Now back home, there’s one more episode to share. This one’s from the All Consumed podcast and features co-podcaster Neil Davy in conversation with Drew “The Wing King” Cerza, the founder of the Buffalo Wing Festival.
Listen now to the fifth episode in Spread It, Dip It, Wing It series:
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For more about the National Buffalo Wing Festival go to buffalowing.com.
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