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Best Burgers of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-06 by tikichris

Is there anything more satisfying than a big juicy burger? After compiling my list of the best burgers I had this year I’m having trouble coming up with ideas for foods I crave nearly as much. My Best of 2018 … Continue reading →

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Best Pizza of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-05 by tikichris

My Best of 2018 series rolls on with my recs on where to eat the tastiest pizzas in London and beyond. Pizzerias in Milan, Edinburgh, Frankfurt and Cleveland made the cut, with the Cleveland pizzerias particularly wowing my palate. Continue reading →

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Best Breakfasts and Brunches of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-04 by tikichris

Welcome back to the Best of 2018. Here’s a plateful of hearty recommendations for breaking fast in London and elsewhere, and in this case elsewhere means San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, Dublin, Edinburgh, Milan and Hiroshima.
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Haggis Hunt | Index

Posted on 2018-01-22 by tikichris

Thanks for joining me on my hunt for the wily haggis across Edinburgh. Continue reading →

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Haggis Hunt | Whiski Bar & Restaurant

Posted on 2018-01-21 by tikichris

To wind down my haggis hunt, I’d like to toast this most hearty of dishes and the lovely city with a few words about the lovely meal had at Whiski Bar & Restaurant on the Royal Mile. Continue reading →

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Haggis Hunt | Dough Pizza

Posted on 2018-01-20 by tikichris

Haggis on a pizza!?!? Don’t knock till you’ve tried it. And if you’re trying it in Edinburgh, head to Dough Pizza for the especially tasty and haggis-enhanced Scozia pizza. Continue reading →

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Haggis Hunt | Holyrood 9A

Posted on 2018-01-19 by tikichris

Next stop on the Edinburgh haggis hunt is, Holyrood 9A, an Old Town pub where the grub is burger and the beer is craft. Continue reading →

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Haggis Hunt | The Royal McGregor

Posted on 2018-01-18 by tikichris

First up among my haggis hunt highlights is the majestic breakfast I had at The Royal McGregor. Continue reading →

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On the Haggis Hunt in Edinburgh

Posted on 2018-01-17 by tikichris

On the hunt for haggis? Have a look at the best I tried during a recent Edinburgh expedition. Continue reading →

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Best Restaurants of 2017 (Excluding London)

Posted on 2017-12-16 by tikichris

Best restaurants in the world? Here’s a taste of the ones I got to try. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Big Time

Posted on 2017-11-07 by tikichris

A road trip interspersed with city breaks and rural retreats across one of the world’s most captivating landscapes: Kemey and I fell for Scotland big time. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Le Roi Fou

Posted on 2017-11-03 by tikichris

Every bite of every dish at Le Roi Fou delighted as it confirmed why this months old fine dining destination was dubbed Best New Restaurant at this year’s Scottish Food Awards. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn | Edinburgh

Posted on 2017-11-02 by tikichris

First stop on our Falling for Scotland tour was the magically misty city of Edinburgh – a destination both Kemey and I know fairly well but can never seem to get enough of. Continue reading →

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Falling for Scotland in Autumn

Posted on 2017-11-01 by tikichris

Falling for Scotland is easy to do this time of year, especially when seeing the country by car. Continue reading →

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2015 Edinburgh Fringe: Must See Shows (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-08-05 by tikichris

For fans of live performance, August in Edinburgh means one thing: Fringe! The largest arts festival in the world, the three-week Scottish shindig brings the opportunity to be entertained by a heaving variety of world class, up-and-coming, and often rather … Continue reading →

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Affordable Hotel Stays in Edinburgh

Posted on 2015-06-26 by tikichris

If you are planning any type of a leisure trip or holiday to Scotland one of the places you may want to visit the most is Edinburgh. There is a great deal for you to see and do in the … Continue reading →

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Get a Free Hot Chocolate at Hotel Chocolat Cafes All Valentine’s Week!

Posted on 2015-02-06 by tikichris

To show my readers how much I appreciate each and every one of you for supporting my blog, I’ve come up with a sweetheart of an offer that’s good all Valentine’s Week: FREE hot chocolate from Hotel Chocolat! Continue reading →

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Celebrate Halloween in Edinburgh (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-17 by tikichris

Where better to spend a night of spooky merrymaking than in Edinburgh – purportedly the most haunted city in not just Scotland or the UK but the whole of Europe. From ghost stories to frightfully fun parties, here’s a roundup of some this great city’s best Halloween events and activities. Continue reading →

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Edfringe by @KemeyLafond

Posted on 2013-08-22 by Kemey Lafond

Here’s a participant’s perspective – with photos! – of this year’s Fringe from designer (and tikchris contributor) Kemey Lafond who shares insight from her first time working at Edinburgh’s world famous performing arts festival. Continue reading →

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Theatre Sneak Preview: Sincerely, Mr Toad

Posted on 2013-07-01 by tikichris

Keith Jack (Any Dream Will Do Finalist, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) leads a 12 strong cast in Sincerely, Mr Toad, a brand new musical from Sell A Door Theatre Company in association with Greenwich Theatre. The show explores the life of Kenneth Grahame, author of The Wind in the Willows, and looks at the tragic events that inspired the popular writer’s most famous work. Continue reading →

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How to Discover Your Scottish Ancestry (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-04-03 by tikichris

Here’s a list of five great places throughout Scotland where you can delve into the local archives and learn about your family and clan’s history … Continue reading →

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Four Sweet Eateries for Edinburgh Lovers (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-01-30 by tikichris

Lovebirds looking for a romantic restaurant in Edinburgh for Valentine’s Day are spoilt for choice. That is if they act fast to make a reservation. There are plenty of great places to enjoy a delicious meal in an intimate and elegant setting. Here’s a list of four brilliant Edinburgh eateries to visit with your sweetheart. Continue reading →

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Contemporary Masterpieces on View in Edinburgh (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-01-02 by tikichris

From Death To Death And Other Small Tales: Masterpieces from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the D.Daskalopoulos Collection … brings together works from the D.Daskalopoulos Collection, one of the most important collections of contemporary art, with a number … Continue reading →

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My Best of 2012 on CheapOair (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-12-30 by tikichris

From Miami to Burgundy and all sorts of excellent destinations in between, I had a blast blogging for CheapOair this past year. As 2012 draws to a close, I thought now would be a great time to highlight five of … Continue reading →

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Masterpieces from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the D.Daskalopoulos Collection

Posted on 2012-12-10 by tikichris

From Death to Death and Other Small Tales: Masterpieces from the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the D.Daskalopoulos Collection List of Artists in the exhibition: Marina Abramovic, Jean Arp, Balthus, Matthew Barney, Hans Bellmer, Joseph Beuys, Boyle Family, … Continue reading →

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Dubh Prais: Traditional Scottish Cooking on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-12-05 by tikichris

Located in the heart of the Royal Mile, Dubh Prais offers a hearty helping of welcoming Scottish character and, despite its tourist laden locale, has an authentically homey and off-the-beaten track feel to it. Read my complete post at the … Continue reading →

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The Scots Fiddle Festival, Edinburgh (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-11-07 by tikichris

The UK’s biggest fiddle festival and one of Europe’s leading events in its field is back for a 17th consecutive go at bringing the world’s best fiddle players and fans together for a full weekend of “all things fiddle.” Read … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-08-02 by tikichris

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the largest arts festival in the world. It takes place every August over three weeks in, yep you guessed it, Edinburgh. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog. Photo/Shadowgate

Posted in Art, CheapOair, Music, Scotland, Theatre, Travel | Tagged august, cheapoair, comedy, edinburgh, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, fringe, improv, improve, improvisation, performing arts, performing arts festival, scotland | 1 Comment

Festival Promenade Promises August of Art and Fun in Edinburgh (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-07-04 by tikichris

The inspiration behind the launch of Festival Promenade comes from a quote about Edinburgh by Scottish novelist and poet, Robert Louis Stevenson: This profusion of eccentricities, this dream in masonry and living rock, is not a drop-scene in a theatre, but … Continue reading →

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An Edinburgh Brasserie Where it’s an Honour to Dine (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-06-05 by tikichris

The thoughtful menu alone makes The Honours well worth a visit. However, it should be noted that the elegant art deco feel of the restaurant, along with some of the most impeccably gracious service you’ll probably ever come across in … Continue reading →

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Exploring Leith, the Port of Edinburgh (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-05-04 by tikichris

Visitors to this little slice of historic waterfront Scotland experience what might best be summed up as a microcosm of 21st century Britain. Exploring Leith, the Port of Edinburgh CheapOair, 3 May 2012

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The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-04-03 by tikichris

… a thorough and well-rounded introduction to Scotland’s most famous export along with plenty of tips on making the most of any wee dram. The Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh CheapOair, 3 April 2012

Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Scotland, Travel | Tagged cheapoair, edinburgh, edinburgh castle, royal mile, scotch, scotland, the scotch whisky experience, whisky | 1 Comment

Chu-chuhk-a-chuhk Chu-chuhk-a-chuhk

Posted on 2012-02-18 by tikichris

Chu-chuhk-a-chuhk chu-chuhk-a-chuhk chu-chuhk-a-chuhk. All through the night. I love sleeping overnight on long train journeys. That is, if I’m in a sleeper car, anyway. The rhythm of the train barrelling down the tracks lulls me into dreamland, and then when … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Scotland: Edinburgh Whisky Tasting (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2012-01-21 by tikichris

The Spirit of Scotland: Edinburgh Whisky Tasting Urban Travel Blog, Jan 14, 2012 Located within the terribly touristic (if still incredibly scenic and evocative) Royal Mile is The Scotch Whisky Experience, offering a “sensational journey” taking folks through the “magical craft” of … Continue reading →

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2011 Highlights

Posted on 2011-12-15 by tikichris

Here’s a round up of all the things I blogged about this year and still have me thinking “yeah, that was awesome” as 2011 now comes to a close. The list isn’t about personal triumphs or such and there are … Continue reading →