Tag Archives: christmas

London’s Top Christmas Markets (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-11-28 by tikichris

December is a fantastic time to visit London, offering a healthy dose of Christmas cheer that’s unparalleled. Here’s a roundup of the city’s best Christmas markets to help you fa la la your way to an excellently English Christmas. Read … Continue reading →

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Win a £150 Voucher from Zalando: UK’s Largest Online Wardrobe

Posted on 2013-11-28 by tikichris

Online shopping for top brands with guaranteed free deliveries and returns – that’s not just a Yuletide offer from Zalando, the UK’s largest online wardrobe, but what they provide to customers year round. With a great range of festive styles, a smart selection of Christmas gifts, and of course vouchers to give that friend or loved ones who might be a little more difficult to shop for, now is a great time to browse Zalando’s online aisles – especially since I’ve got a Zalando gift voucher worth £150 to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading →

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What Happens When Your Christmas Gifts are Left Alone at Night?

Posted on 2013-11-27 by tikichris

Ever wonder what sort of magic takes place this time of year when the shutters are closed and the lights turned off at a major department store? See what happens when Christmas gifts are left alone at night in this fun little clip from BHS featuring some very clever slow motion animation. The video is only about a minute and a half long but is chocked full of all sorts of great gifts available at BHS Continue reading →

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Reminder: Win Seasonal Pasta Christmas Hamper from Carluccio’s Today! #BuonNataleUK

Posted on 2013-11-27 by tikichris

Okay. So I’m just back from a rather epic week-long foodie ramble across the north of Italy. Yes, I had an amazing time. Soon enough, I’ll be writing about all the delectable highlights I experienced and sharing some top tips learned along the way. Keep an eye out for plenty more posts about my trip. Until then though, if you have a craving for some cibo Italiano but can’t getaway before the festive seasonal, don’t forget to enter my latest competition for a pasta hamper from Carluccio’s. Continue reading →

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How to Have a Merry Christmas in Mexico City (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-11-26 by tikichris

Visiting Mexico City in December? From Catholic traditions with an Aztec edge to ice skating in one of the world’s most historic plazas and even catching a live NBA match, you’re guaranteed a feliz Navidad. Here are just a few … Continue reading →

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Spotlight on illy SustainArt Prize Winner: Adan Vallencillo (Espresso Crazy)

Posted on 2013-11-18 by tikichris

Honduran artist and recipient of the 2013 illy SustainArt Prize, Adan Vallencillo, has arrived in Venice to commence his three-month residency with the Bevilacqua La Masa Foundation. Continue reading →

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Enjoy a Swedish Christmas Plate at Fika, Brick Lane

Posted on 2013-11-17 by tikichris

It had been a few years since my last visit to Fika Bar & Restaurant before my dinner there last week. The cosy little Scandi eatery at the top of Brick Lane seems to be as popular with the hipster set and as Swedish as it ever was. Never been to Fika or, like me, haven’t been in quite some time? With Xmas on the way and a special Jutallrik menu to celebrate the festive season, now’s a topical time to visit. Continue reading →

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Win a Seasonal Pasta Christmas Hamper from Carluccio’s

Posted on 2013-11-15 by tikichris

Carluccio’s is a fantastic one stop resource when Christmas shopping for the foodies in your life, whether you’re browsing for authentic Italian foods in-store or shopping online for the best of Italy brought straight to your door, with a new next-day delivery service. Treating friends, family and colleagues to Carluccio’s selection of hampers, gift boxes, cakes, biscuits, sweets and chocolates is an excellent way to ensure the people most important to you have a deliciously buon Natale this year. To find out more about all the yummy festivities happening this Christmas at Carluccio’s plus the chance to win one especially scrumptious Christmas hamper for free, just keep reading! Continue reading →

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Deck the Halls with Post-it Index This Christmas

Posted on 2013-11-12 by tikichris

Hoping to avoid a fa-la-la-la-fail this Christmas? Post-it Index is an excellent and versatile resource to help you stay organised and on top of your game over the festive season. Continue reading →

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Festive Season Ideas for Coffee Gifts and Entertaining (Espresso Crazy)

Posted on 2013-11-08 by tikichris

The festive season will be here before we know it. And if you’re like me, coffee is going to play an even more important part of life than usual over the coming weeks. Whether downing a much needed boost of caffeine during an exhausting round of shopping, capping off a fantastically filling roast dinner with a shot of espresso or leisurely sipping a moreish mocha while admiring twinkling lights on a Christmas tree, coffee is going to help me cope with my hectic schedule, celebrate the important moments with my family and friends, and relax as the final days of the year wind down. Continue reading →

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Win a Selection of Christmas Chocolates from Hotel Chocolat

Posted on 2013-11-08 by tikichris

Love chocolate? Check out the recently launched 2013 range of Christmas chocolates from luxury British chocolatier and cocoa grower Hotel Chocolat. From gorgeous stocking fillers and stunning boxed chocolates to full-on family hampers, there’s something for everyone with something for all gift giving budgets. And for one lucky reader of this blog, there’s a chance to win free chocolate. Continue reading →

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Win a Digital Meat Thermometer Worth up to £61

Posted on 2013-11-01 by tikichris

Want to cook your roast dinners with more confidence and be able to know you’re serving them at just the right time and temperature? Keep reading for your chance to win a digital meat thermometer from Digital-Meters.com. Continue reading →

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Win a Free Christmas Hamper Worth up to £200 from Hampergifts.co.uk

Posted on 2013-10-26 by tikichris

Tis the season or – at least – tis gonna be here soon! Are you ready for Christmas 2013? Here’s an opportunity to spread a little Christmas cheer and treat yourself to a bit of Yuletide yumminess or share a lovely gift with someone special. I’ve teamed up with Hampergifts.co.uk to offer one lucky reader the chance to win a Christmas hamper worth up to £200 in value. The competition runs this week only. Best of luck with the comp and with all your festive season shopping! Continue reading →

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Give Thanks for a Great November in Houston! (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-16 by tikichris

Planning a visit to Houston next month? Here’s a list of some of the more interesting events coming up on the Houstonian calendar to help you celebrate Thanksgiving in style and get ready for the run up to Christmas and New Years.
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Good Stuff

Posted on 2013-08-03 by tikichris

Here’s a quick little list of good stuff I’ve recently come across and thought was worth sharing with you. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: See Ya Next Year

Posted on 2012-12-31 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Mayfair Make Believe

Posted on 2012-12-30 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Blur

Posted on 2012-12-29 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Merry Gentlemen

Posted on 2012-12-28 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: God Rest Ye

Posted on 2012-12-27 by tikichris
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Best Ice Skating Rinks in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-12-26 by tikichris

There are lots of great opportunities in London to glide right through this holiday season and well into the New Year. Here’s a list of the best rinks in town. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

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London Daily Photo: Dead Meat

Posted on 2012-12-26 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Silent Night

Posted on 2012-12-25 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Danced in Their Heads

Posted on 2012-12-24 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Blue Loop

Posted on 2012-12-23 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Hanging Christmas Cookie Love

Posted on 2012-12-22 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Whitechapel Christmas

Posted on 2012-12-19 by tikichris
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Ice Skating at the Natural History Museum #SpreadTheCheer

Posted on 2012-12-18 by tikichris

The folks from Starbucks kindly invited my “family” to a complimentary 50 minutes of skating at the Ice Rink at the Natural History Museum. Kemey and I had a blast (Winston, our cat and only other member of this family, … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Chintzy Herald

Posted on 2012-12-13 by tikichris
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Eating in England This Christmas? Sweet! (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-12-12 by tikichris

Of course, there are some traditions specific to celebrating Christmas in England. Here’s a list of a few that stood out most to me as an American when I first moved to London back in 2001. Read my complete post at … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Season’s Greetings

Posted on 2012-12-09 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Christmas Window Displaying

Posted on 2012-12-07 by tikichris
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Win a TASCHEN Book and Afternoon Tea for Two with a Christmas Tree View at Belgraves, A Thompson Hotel

Posted on 2012-12-07 by tikichris

No matter how you stack them, books make great gifts. And the folks at Belgraves hotel and TASCHEN reckon they can be fantastic Christmas decorations too! Keep reading to find out how you can win a TASCHEN book and afternoon tea for … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Can’t Catch Me

Posted on 2012-12-04 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Deck

Posted on 2012-12-02 by tikichris
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