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Vinegar Pies and Burgers Stacked High: The Most Delicious Side of Pittsburgh (Metro)

Posted on 2018-11-20 by tikichris

Pittsburgh had been on my radar for the past couple of years as an ever-improving dining destination, so I was glad to have the chance to see what the fuss was all about for myself. As I saw it, the food and drink scene was fiercely hyper local, with eateries concerned more about pleasing regulars than appealing to out-of-towners and destination diners. That said, showing up from foreign shores as I did, I was received with a warm welcome everywhere I ate, and each meal came with the feeling that I was not going to be allowed to leave unsatisfied. Indeed I never did. Continue reading →

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Beyond Barcelona and Costa Brava: A Road Trip is the Best Way to Explore Catalunya (Metro)

Posted on 2018-10-30 by tikichris

If you love visiting Barcelona and the Costa Brava, but have started to develop a been-there-done-that attitude toward the big city and coastal pleasures of Catalunya, you might want to consider delving deeper into the region. The interior of Catalunya offers a distinctively exotic edge that’s anything but a watered down version of Spanish and French cultures. Continue reading →

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Unexpected Texas: How to Get the Best of Your San Antonio Holiday (Metro)

Posted on 2018-08-07 by tikichris

The seventh biggest city in the US and second largest in Texas, San Antonio is as hip to current trends as any urban centre. Continue reading →

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How to Spend a Romantic Weekend in Milan (Metro)

Posted on 2018-02-13 by tikichris

Whether you’re jetting down for an inaugural look-see with your newfound fling or embarking upon an umpteenth tour with your better half, Milan makes a magnificent destination for any romantic urban retreat. Continue reading →

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Why Slovenia’s Capital Ljubljana Should be Your Next European Weekend Break (Metro)

Posted on 2018-01-30 by tikichris

Looking for a luxury weekend that won’t break the bank? You need look no further than Ljubljana. Continue reading →

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Bingeing on the Best Bites in Baltimore – All the Best Places to Eat in the US City (Metro)

Posted on 2017-10-31 by tikichris

Big on flavour but not convention, Baltimore is just the sort of foodie destination WORTH writing about. Edgar Allen Poe, John Waters, David Simon, Ira Glass: Baltimore, Maryland has spawned and inspired some of America’s greatest storytellers. Even the country’s … Continue reading →

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British Airways “Perfect Days” App and the Eternal City (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2013-01-24 by tikichris

The gist of my brief Roman holiday was pretty basic: eat a lot of pizza, walk around all over the place and brush up on my street photography. And, in that sense, the day was indeed a perfect one for me. Continue reading →

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Getting Around in Rome, Italy (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-01-23 by tikichris

All roads may lead there, but that doesn’t mean Rome is the most straightforward place to get around once you’ve arrived. Of course, with tiny cobblestoned lanes leading to picture perfect piazzas contrasting with grand avenues guiding you to monument after monument, … Continue reading →