Tag Archives: OneTravel

London Street Food: Pizza Pilgrims (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-07-30 by tikichris

“Napoli inspired street food” in the heart of London’s ever buzzing Soho? You mean, fresh made pizza like they do in the southern Italian city of its delicious origin? Oh yeah! Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.

Posted in Food, London, OneTravel, Street Markets, Travel | Tagged berwick street, berwick street market, italian food, London, neapolitan pizza, OneTravel, pizza, pizza pilgrims, soho, street food, street market, W1 | 1 Comment

Uber Car Service Hits the Streets of London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-07-26 by tikichris

The on demand car service allows everyone to have a private driver experience throughiPhone, SMS, and web based requests. Essentially, Uber is a free app that you can use to book door-to-door chauffeured rides around town. Read my complete post at the … Continue reading →

Posted in Apps, Cars, London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged app, cab, car service, chauffeur, limo, London, on-demand car service, OneTravel, professional driver, promo code, S Class, uber | Leave a comment

Ulster Grand Prix Celebrates 90 Years as the World’s Fastest Road Race (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-07-23 by tikichris

Yes, the Ulster Grand Prix is back with a week-long festival to celebrate 90 years of racing. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.

Posted in Northern Ireland, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged motorcycles, northern ireland, OneTravel, racing, ulster grand prix | Leave a comment

London Cigar Guide App (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-07-18 by tikichris

… for anyone keen to discover the rich history and current trends of the London cigar scene, the London Cigar Guide app is a must. Read my complete post at the OneTravel blog.

Posted in Apps, London, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel | Tagged apps, cigar lounges, cigar stores, CUBAN CIGARS, London, london cigar guide, mayfair, nic wing, OneTravel, review, smoking lounges, st james's | Leave a comment

Thinktank Brings the Fun of Science to Birmingham, England (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-07-16 by tikichris

The newly opened Thinktank Science Garden in Birmingham offers visitors of all ages the chance to get ‘bodies on’ with science through exciting and inventive features such as a 26 foot high clanging “Terminus” machine and a human-sized hamster wheel. Read my … Continue reading →

Posted in England, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged birmingham, england, Millennium Point, museum, OneTravel, science museum, thinktank, thinktank science garden | Leave a comment

London Street Food: Timmy’s Pies (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-07-11 by tikichris

A fairly new enterprise, Timmy’s Pies is a West London pie company with a stall at Chelsea Farmers Market every Saturday. Only British, free range meat and game go into their award winning seasonal pies, all wrapped in a light, crispy short crust pastry. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, OneTravel, Shopping, Street Markets, Travel | Tagged british food, chelsea, chelsea farmers market, duke of york square, king's road, London, lunch, OneTravel, pies, street food, street market, timmy's pies | Leave a comment

Street Market Focus: Chelsea Farmer’s Market (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-07-09 by tikichris

Slumming it in delicious style never tasted so good! Considered to be Chelsea‘s worst kept secret and an excellent spot for farm fresh shopping and outdoor dining, the Chelsea Farmers Market is situated just off the uber fashionable King’s Road in … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel | Tagged british food, chelsea, chelsea farmers market, duke of york square, king's road, London, lunch, OneTravel, pies, rummanco, street food, street market, timmy's pies | Leave a 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 →

Posted in Art, OneTravel, Scotland, Travel | Tagged edinburgh, edinburgh art festival, festival promenade, OneTravel, scotland | 2 Comments

Champagne + Fromage in the Heart of London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-07-01 by tikichris

Following a successful run as a pop up, the folks behind Covent Garden’s Champagne + Fromage have apparently decided to sign a longer lease to continue offering their winning combo of French delights. Champagne + Fromage in the Heart of … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Wine | Tagged BISTRO, champagne, champagne + fromage, CHARCUTERIE, cheese, covent garden, FRENCH BUBBLES, french cheese, fromage, limited production grower champagne, London, OneTravel, pop-up, sparkling wine, une normande a londres, WC2, WC2E 7DD, wellington street, wine | Leave a comment

Comfy Stay at Cambridge’s Hotel Felix (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-06-25 by tikichris

… the Felix invites guests to have a sort of best of old England experience without forcing them to give up on the contemporary creature comforts. I certainly had a “best of both worlds” experience during my visit. Comfy Stay at Cambridge’s … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Hotels, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged cambridge, cambridgeshire, england, FOUR STAR HOTEL, hotel, hotel felix, OneTravel, review | Leave a comment

London’s Lea Valley Walk (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-06-20 by tikichris

From some of London’s best graffiti to bobbing canal boats moored alongside the path, from impressive views of the modern London skyline to an amazing range of waterfowl, the Lea Bridge to Three Mills walk is one of London’s most varied wanders. … Continue reading →

Posted in London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged canal, east london, lea bridge, lea river, lea valley, lea valley walk, lee valley, London, OneTravel, three mills, urban nature, urban wildlife, walking | Leave a comment

Zagat’s Pick of 30 Under 30 Londoners (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-06-18 by tikichris

Zagat has announced its first ever London 30 Under 30 list. Compiled by Zagat’s editorial team, the list spotlights up-and-coming chefs, managers, sommeliers and mixologists in the London area, all under the age of 30. Zagat’s Pick of 30 Under 30 Londoners OneTravel, … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Social Media, Travel | Tagged 30 under 30, chefs, London, mixologists, OneTravel, restaurants, sommeliers, under 30, ZAGAT, zagat london | Leave a comment

Street Party Birthday for Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-06-13 by tikichris

On Saturday June 30th, the street outside the doors of Fifteen will be decked out with bunting. There’ll be music and family friendly entertainment along with food for all the guests. Helping Jamie move his party out of the professional … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged eat street, EAT.ST, fifteen, food trucks, jamie oliver, OneTravel, restaurant, street food, street party | Leave a comment

Science Museum Hosts the ‘Universe of Sound’: a Virtual Philharmonia Orchestra (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-06-11 by tikichris

This summer, the Science Museum in London will showcase the “Universe of Sound” – a major new digital installation which will see a virtual Philharmonia Orchestra taking up residence in the museum from May 23rd to the 8th of July. Science Museum … Continue reading →

Posted in London, Music, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged kensington, London, music, OneTravel, science museum, universe of sound, virtual philharmonia orchestra | Leave a comment

Up Close and Personal Photographs of the Queen (Wink Wink) (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-06-06 by tikichris

An up close and personal hoax that’s a lot of fun – and just in time to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 60 years on the throne – a new photography exhibition has opened in Londonfeaturing candid and personal photos of “the queen” and other … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Celebrities, England, London, OneTravel, Photography, Travel | Tagged Alison Jackson, anderson & gold, Anderson & Gold pop-up, Art, carnaby street, DIAMOND JUBILEE, exhibition, gallery, Jubilee: an Exhibition of Iconic Royal Images, Jubilee: an Exhibition of Iconic Royal Images by Alison Jackson at the Pertwee, London, OneTravel, Photography, photography exhibition, pop-up, queen elizabeth, soho, W1 | 2 Comments

Yoobi, London’s First Temakeria, Now Open in Soho (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-05-29 by tikichris

… London‘s first temakeria has recently opened offering a hands-on opportunity to try sushi with a bit of Brazilian beat. Yoobi, London’s First Temakeria, Now Open in Soho OneTravel, 29 May 2012

Posted in Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged brazilian food, japanese food, London, lunch, OneTravel, soho, street food, sushi, TEMAKERIA, TEMAKI, westminster, YOOBI | Leave a comment

London in Bloom for the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-05-25 by tikichris

Renowned as the “catwalk of the gardening world”, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the first (and for many the most anticipated) event of the summer social season. London in Bloom for the 2012 Chelsea Flower Show OneTravel, 25 May … Continue reading →

Posted in London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged chelsea, chelsea flower show, London, OneTravel, RHS Chelsea Flower Show | Leave a comment

“The World in London” Outdoor Photography Exhibition (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-05-23 by tikichris

The project brings together 204 specially commissioned photographic portraits of 204 Londoners, each originating from one of the nations competing at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. “The World in London” Outdoor Photography Exhibition OneTravel, 23 May 2012 Photography © … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, London, London 2012, OneTravel, Photography, Travel | Tagged 2012, exhibition, London, london 2012, london 2012 olympic and paralympic games, london 2012 olympic games, OneTravel, Photography, portraits, portraiture, soho, the photographers' gallery, the world in london, victoria park | Leave a comment

London Hosts First Ever British Biscuit Festival (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-05-18 by tikichris

From custard creams to wafers, biscuits are about as British as it gets, and now there’s an all-things-biscuit festival coming to London that’ll send folks on a sugar rush. London Hosts First Ever British Biscuit Festival OneTravel, 17 May 2012

Posted in Food, London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged biscuits, british biscuit festival, british biscuit festive, brunswick centre, cookies, London, OneTravel, THE BRUNSWICK | 3 Comments

London Festival of Photography (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-05-11 by tikichris

This June some of London’s most celebrated venues – such as the Museum of London, the British Library, the British Museum, Tate Modern and the V&A – will play host to a world class, citywide celebration of photography as the London Festival of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, CheapOair, London, Photography, Travel | Tagged London, London Festival of Photography, OneTravel, Photography | Leave a comment

Curiocity Map-azine Offers Fun Ways to Discover London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-05-10 by tikichris

… a new map/magazine “for London” offering “unexpected ideas for journeys and encounters around the capital.” Curiocity Map-azine Offers Fun Ways to Discover London OneTravel, 8 May 2012

Posted in London, Travel | Tagged alternative london zoo, curiocity, London, magazine, map, OneTravel, review, zine | Leave a comment

Introducing the Diamond Jubilee “Chilli Queen” Cheesburger from Byron (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-05-04 by tikichris

God save the Queen and hold the mayo? Introducing the Diamond Jubilee “Chilli Queen” Cheeseburger from Byron OneTravel, 3 May 2012

Posted in Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged BYRON, byron burgers, cheeseburgers, chilli cheeseburger, CHILLI QUEEN, DIAMOND JUBILEE, hamburgers, London, OneTravel | Leave a comment

Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-04-24 by tikichris

As chic and contemporary as the setting in which they are served … Afternoon Tea at the Intercontinental London Park Lane Hotel OneTravel, 24 April 2012

Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged afternoon tea, AFTERNOON TEA REVIEW, hotel, INTERCONTINENTAL, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE HOTEL, London, mayfair, ONE HAMILTON PLACE, OneTravel, park lane, tea, W1, W1J 7QY, westminster | Leave a comment

Visiting London’s Royal Parks (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-04-17 by tikichris

With a total size of 5000 acres (2023 hectares), these are some of London’s most accessible and biggest green spaces. Visiting London’s Royal Parks OneTravel, 17 April 2012

Posted in London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged bushy park, green park, green space, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, kensington gardens, London, OneTravel, regent's park, Richmond Park, ROYAL PARKS, st james's park | Leave a comment

Street Market Focus: Old Spitalfields Market (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-04-12 by tikichris

… perhaps one of the best representations of what makes London such a contradictory mess of a wonder: a fusion of traditional history and cutting edge style, of indie spirit and big brand boldness, of local flavour and global trends. … Continue reading →

Posted in London, OneTravel, Shopping, Travel | Tagged east london, London, old spitalfields market, OneTravel, Shopping, spitalfields, street market, street market focus, SUNDAY MARKET | Leave a comment

London’s Most Entertaining Loos (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-04-10 by tikichris

When ya gotta go ya gotta go. And when you do, it’s nice to know someone took the time and made the effort to have your experience be a little more entertaining than usual. Here’s a list of some of London’s most … Continue reading →

Posted in London, OneTravel, Pubs, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged bathrooms, bog, hampton court palace, hospital club, ladies room, London, london's most entertaining loos, loos, mens room, OneTravel, pub, restaurant, restaurants, restrooms, Sketch Lecture Room & Library, the breakfast club, THE HUNTER S., toilets, tower of london, womens room | Leave a comment

Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-04-06 by tikichris

Kings and queens may come and go. Nine monarchs actually have reigned since Rules opened its doors. But this institution remains a constant. Rules: London’s Oldest Restaurant OneTravel, 6 April 2012

Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged british cuisine, british food, british restaurants, covent garden, London, london's oldest restaurant, maiden lane, OneTravel, rules, rules restaurant, WC2 | Leave a comment

Taste of London Foodie Fest Returns for a 9th Summer of Yum (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-03-31 by tikichris

Already a red letter date on foodie calendars, the Taste of London 2012 promises to be bigger and yummier than in years past. Taste of London Foodie Fest Returns for a 9th Summer of Yum OneTravel, 30 March 2012

Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged Food, London, OneTravel, regent's park, restaurants, taste of london | Leave a comment

Harrod’s for Beginners: Your Guide to London’s Most Famous Store (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-03-28 by tikichris

The five acre Harrods has more than 350 departments and over a million square feet of retail space. Harrod’s for Beginners: Your Guide to London’s Most Famous Store OneTravel, 28 March 2012

Posted in CheapOair, London, Shopping, Travel | Tagged department store, harrods, knightsbridge, London, OneTravel, Shopping, SW1 | 1 Comment

007 Turns 50 This Summer at the Barbican, London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-03-20 by tikichris

007 Turns 50 This Summer at the Barbican, London OneTravel, March 20, 2012 With an exhibition promising to shake but definitely not stir your sense of adventure, this summer London‘s Barbican Centre will mark the 50th anniversary of one of … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, London, Movies, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged 007, 007 london, barbican, barbican centre, city of london, Designing 007 – Fifty Years of Bond Style, exhibition, fifty years bond, JAMES BOND, james bond anniversary london, james bond barbican, London, london james bond, Movies, OneTravel | Leave a comment

What is a Bank Holiday?

Posted on 2012-03-14 by tikichris

What is a Bank Holiday? OneTravel, Mar 14, 2012 Bank holidays tend to fall on Mondays, giving people an extended weekend. They often coincide with a festive occasion with plenty of special events (often free to the public) happening across … Continue reading →

Posted in England, London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged bank holidays, days off, england, London, long weekends, OneTravel, UK, united kingdom | Leave a comment

Milling About London’s Millbank (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-03-09 by tikichris

Milling About London’s Millbank Londonist, Mar 08, 2012 Starting from Parliament and Westminster Abbey and heading toward Pimlico Station, here are a few of Millbank’s many highlights … READ MY COMPLETE POST: Milling About London’s Millbank

Posted in Art, London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged Art, henry moore, London, millbank, Millbank Tower, OneTravel, parliament, PIMLICO, river, river thames, Riverside Walk Garden, RODIN, sculpture, tate britain, thames, Victoria Tower Gardens, westminster, WESTMINSTER ABBEY | Leave a comment

Dining around Canary Wharf (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-03-06 by tikichris

Dining around Canary Wharf OneTravel, Mar 06, 2012 To help you narrow down the choices from the almost overwhelming array of Canary Wharf eats, here’s a short and sweet summary featuring four of the best. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Dining … Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged camino, canary wharf, chris oburn, E14, London, lunch, OBIKÀ, OneTravel, plateau, restaurants, wahaca | Leave a comment

London’s Albert Memorial at Kensington Gardens (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-03-05 by tikichris

London’s Albert Memorial at Kensington Gardens OneTravel, Mar 02, 2012 Officially titled the Prince Consort National Memorial, the 176 foot tall Albert Memorial features a golden statue of an enthroned Prince Albert facing south, forever gazing upon his Royal Albert … Continue reading →

Posted in London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged albert memorial, GILBERT SCOTT, GOTHIC, kensington, kensington gardens, London, memorial, OneTravel, prince albert, PRINCE CONSORT NATIONAL MEMORIAL, public art, queen victoria, ROYAL PARKS, statue, VICTORIA AND ALBERT, VICTORIAN | Leave a comment

Picasso & Modern British Art at Tate Britain (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-02-29 by tikichris

Picasso & Modern British Art at Tate Britain OneTravel, Feb 29, 2012 Picasso & Modern British Art examines the reputation of this famed Spanish artist as well as the influence he held in Britain. It also shows how British artists … Continue reading →