Having fun on business trips is achievable – if you follow these few simple tips.
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I had so much fun last night sampling my way across three floors full of nearly 40 tequila and mezcal producers. Located in Bargehouse (next to OXO Tower), the fest continues today and tomorrow (Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October). If you’re looking for something tasty to get up to this weekend, keep this fifth iteration of Europe’s biggest agave extravaganza in mind – and be sure to use my TIKICHRIS discount code to save 20% when booking your tickets online.
Here are but a very few of the imbibed best from my Friday night tasting adventure. Continue reading
With the aim of “releasing the organ from its traditional roots” the festival will feature nine world premieres of cutting edge new works from composers at the forefront of contemporary music, with a landmark performance of a new work by Éliane Radigue – widely regarded as one of the greatest living composers and a pioneer of experimental music. Continue reading
London’s Covent Garden is synonymous with many things. The traffic-free piazza, luxury boutiques, restaurants and bars are amongst those which make it a must see for anyone visiting town. There’s always a good reason to go but here’s one more. Fleurs de Ville’s floral-dressed mannequin installations are now on display in Covent Garden’s Central Avenue. They will remain there as part of Frieze Festival until Sunday 7th October. Continue reading
Generation X is often overlooked by pundits and prognosticators – even in the travel industry! But, they’re no less keen to get out there and explore the planet. When it comes to their ideal holidays, the criteria include culture-rich itineraries, enjoying vacations with the whole family, and mixing things up with short breaks close to home and bigger bucket list trips far away.
We gave Gen Xers and their interests some thought and came up with this list of six perfect getaways for a maturing but still youthful set of savvy travelers.
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The most important aspect for considering a VPS hosting plan is the right operating system to run the VPS. Microsoft’s Windows server and the open source Linux are the most trusted operating systems to sustain a web hosting environment.
In order to come up with an educated decision to choose between the two, you must consider certain aspects, including reliability, performance, and the investment. The majority of the web professionals choose to go with Linux for a number of reasons. Continue reading
It would be more than fair to say that London has a unique identity. It’s not something that is tangible and it’s never been an easy thing to define. Londoners’ appreciate it and it’s also the capital’s biggest allure. So, why haven’t we tried to celebrate our connectivity and togetherness before? I guess it’s always been a matter of how exactly we’d bring all of the facets together. Well, wonder no more. This October we shall celebrate London in all its glory. City Life Festival, curated by Second Home, debuts a month-long series of events across the capital. Continue reading
Riding high on the “no and lo” wave is Seedlip, the world’s first distilled non-alcoholic spirit. Mixing up quality cocktails using Seedlip spirits alongside their own house brewed CBD oil is the team at Behind this Wall. A recent event at this cosy basement bar in Hackney presented an opportunity to sample a few showcase drinks made by BTW and featuring both Seedlip and CBD oil prominently. Continue reading
Take a look at our list of cities around the world that are fun and worth visiting – no hectic itineraries needed!
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I came away from my travels with a better understanding of how little is known about the person we call Blackbeard but how much about the life in colonial America can be learned from the clues left in the murky wake of his legend. I ate and drank exceptionally well along the way, met super friendly people at every port of call, and stayed in some of the most beautiful and historic destinations on the Atlantic coast of the United States.
The 22nd of November 2018 will mark the 300th anniversary of the death of Blackbeard. If this October or November you have plan to be in or near any of the places I visited during my trip – especially eastern North Carolina – be sure to dig around online to see about any Blackbeard-related events in the area.
Here’s a list with links to all the blog posts and podcast episodes in my Blackbeard’s Wake miniseries: Continue reading
The exhibition spreads across Miro’s Wharf Road galleries and waterside garden. Just back from the press preview, I’m struck by how much I wanted to linger in Gallery II where Kusama’s My Eternal Soul series of large canvas paintings are displayed. The chance to consider the artist’s confident use of vibrant colour, naïve and emotive faces and wobbly yet painstakingly applied patterns up close was a delight. Continue reading
Direct links between Blackbeard and Savannah are scarce, tenuous and not well documented. However, it’s as swashbuckling a city as ever you’ll come by. Plus, when initially planning my trip, I had hoped to shove off from to explore Georgia island that bears the pirate’s name. Continue reading
Cheese and wine comprise one of the best pairings on the planet. Whether during the festive season or not, it is an extremely enjoyable match. I went along to Jermyn Street cheese mongers Paxton & Whitfield for what turned out to be an unusual and interesting session on these two items. Indeed, unusual because the cheeses picked were all British and made by small producers and known as ‘territorials’ because they take their name after the region or county they are produced in (eg Cheddar). Continue reading
Kevin is perhaps best known as an expert on Blackbeard and for his deeply researched attempts to separate fact from fiction as it pertains to the story of this legendary pirate.
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Airport Park & Ride provides inexpensive airport parking from its own car parks and other reputable car parks at several locations, including Gatwick Airport, Luton Airport, Glasgow Airport and Edinburgh Airport. Airport Park and Ride car parks have CCTV, high perimeter fencing and security teams on patrol and Park Mark accreditation. Continue reading
One of Blackbeard’s most infamous exploits occurred in Charleston during May of 1718, mere months before the pirate met his fate off the coast of Ocracoke Island. Continue reading
Here’s a look at 10 fall foliage destinations that are NOT in New England!
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Our conversation took place at Springer’s Point, a nature preserve on the island that’s within several yards of where Blackbeard was decapitated by British Naval Lieutenant Robert Maynard in 1718. With cicadas chirping in the background, Philip spun a good yarn about how Blackbeard met his demise and recounts another local’s eerie encounter with a ghost at Springer’s Point.
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The biggest agave extravaganza in Europe isn’t only an opportunity to drink premium Mexican spirits in a festive atmosphere. It’s also a chance to chow down on some excellent food from one of the world’s most craved cuisines. As part of my Teq Fest preview, I went on a quick little two-stop taco tour earlier this week to get a taste of some of the dishes to be on offer during Teq Fest 2018.
Hungry yet? Vamos! Continue reading
To reach Ocracoke Island, I took the ferry from Swan Quarter on the mainland. The scenic two-and-a-half hour voyage was an appealing aspect of the trip. Losing sight of the mainland to catch a glimpse eventually of my island destination with a flurry of pelicans and gulls to greet the ship as it neared the terminal evoked a strong feeling of being transported elsewhere for an experience beyond the norms of the rest of the world. Continue reading
I recently went along to London’s first ever organic festival in the wide eyed riverside oasis that is Battersea Park. GO! Organic Festival turned out to be a brilliant early autumn weekend of fabulous food, music, learning, inspiration and healthful fun, an opportunity to talk to producers and growers dedicated to the organic way of life and a unique chance to see, sip, sniff and sample more than 100 organic food, drink and lifestyle products. From beer, bread and burritos to strawberries, scent and skincare, here’s more on some of my favourites. Continue reading
Last time I visited the home of East Carolina University was in 2015 as part of my BBQ Bound adventures. Greenville and the surrounding area of Pitt County was the dream destination for whole hog BBQ and an ideal destination for downhome eats. Since then, a number of restaurants, bars and cafes have opened alongside a handful of craft breweries to ensure there’s plenty of quality beer to pair with all the great food.
As much as I savoured reacquainting myself with such a tasty town, I was primarily there to take a peek into the East Carolina University lab where artefacts from Blackbeard’s sunken flagship are being preserved and studied for a more accurate record of North Carolina’s coastal heritage. Continue reading
Perfect for a couple’s night in or as part of a spread of party finger foods, the box features a ‘best of’ assortment of rolls along with three new ones: Carrot Tulip, Pepper Salmon Roll and Teriyaki Chicken Spring.
I picked up a box at the Marylebone Sushi Shop. Made fresh and in a jiffy, it provided a welcome casual dinner for Kemey and I on an otherwise ho-hum mid week night. We appreciated the attractive packaging (good conversation starter) and even more so what was packaged inside. Continue reading
2018 marks the 300th anniversary of the death of Blackbeard. Beyond the treasure trove of myth related to this infamous villain, little is known except for the tales of his extremely short lived maritime crime spree. Continue reading
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Made from the finest 100% Weber Blue Agave, distilled in small batches and aged for more than two months in oak barrels, Patron Reposado is a premium tequila with an oaky bouquet, a fresh agave flavour and a lightly floral finish. Connoisseurs know Patron is one of the smoothest blue agave tequilas. Those less acquainted with this spirit or memories of bad experience with lower quality tequilas) would do deliciously well to have a sip of any Patron product! Continue reading
Here’s our rundown of the best local food to try in Mexico City with suggestions on where the best places to go for each are.
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I’m back with another post in My Coffee – a collaborative series with premium coffee machine maker Melitta – to help you understand your options and narrow them down to determine which machine is best for you.
From sleek cutting edge technology to tried-and-true champs of yore, the range of machines offered by Melitta has you covered whatever way you like to make your coffee. Continue reading
The good news is that there are tons of accommodation options for just about every budget and taste. But considering how sprawling and varied London is, wading through all the information available about every property and area of the city and determining the right place for your London stay can be a daunting task. Continue reading
Celebrated Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini’s passion for sweet treats dates back to his childhood when, so the story goes, he would happily exchange toys with his brother for an extra portion of dessert. Continue reading
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, La Loge (Theatre Box), 1874, © The Samuel Courtauld Trust, the Courtauld Gallery, LondonHave you seen this magnificent painting? It’s on display as part of Courtauld Impressionists: From Manet to Cézanne at the National Gallery. This new exhibition showcases 40 Impressionist masterpieces, most of which are on loan from the Courtauld Gallery, which is currently closed as part of a major transformation. Continue reading
Being surrounded by fussy eaters is not ideal for a food blogger… and I am not talking just about my husband. My dog in fact, is a fussy eater too. Amber, our basset fauve the Bretagne who’s been featured already on this blog, is quite difficult when it comes to nourishment. Continue reading
Franciacorta has been described as the “best wine you’ve never heard of” and I’ll be honest, I had not heard of it until I was invited to taste some at its Annual London Showcase. The event was hosted by the Vice President of Franciacorta, Silvano Brescianini and Franciacorta’s UK Brand Ambassador, Tom Harrow. Continue reading
Okay I get it, you’ve likely had your fill of rooftops this year. How about rooftops where you can try your hand at croquet and petanque? Not so likely. This week, why not challenge your friends to a game with an unrivalled view at Skylight at Tobacco Dock in Wapping. Continue reading
The third and latest in our series, it features an in depth discussion with Chef Jose Pizarro.
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It’s been two years. Two years since I did it. It’s weird to think just four years ago I indulged in it almost daily. I was that addicted. I loved being surrounded by people without being forced into conversation. It could just be me, and my big fat juicy burger. And then a kebab. And then some pad Thai, and before I knew it, I’d eaten the entire street food market in one setting. Continue reading
