Tag Archives: Travel
Best Destinations to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Whole Family (Miles Away)
Resolved to make this New Year’s Eve an all-ages celebration suitable for all involved? Here’s a look at how to celebrate at destinations where the emphasis won’t be on boozing it up. Continue reading
Smooth Operator: How the Future Airport Will Make Your Travels a Breeze (Miles Away)
Let’s check in on the progress being made with a few of the most relevant technologies changing the way people travel and spend time at airports. Continue reading
Traveling More in 2018? Here’s Everything You’ll Need to Know About Your Passport (Going Places)
Are you ready to renew or apply for a first US passport for yourself or another family member? The steps required to get a passport are straightforward and reasonable. But you should be well aware of them and prepared long before you walk into your local passport agency. Continue reading
The 7 Biggest Travel Trends for 2018 And Where to Best Experience Them (Going Places)
Here’s our go at predicting what’s going to create the most buzz in 2018 – and where best to experience the trends. Continue reading
Best Hotels of 2017
I stayed in a lot of hotels over the past 12 months. Most of them were perfectly adequate, and I wouldn’t be against checking in at them again. A select few far exceeded even my highest expectations and deserve some extra recognition. Continue reading
Best London Ice Cream of 2017
Here’s the scoop on London’s best ice cream, soft serve and gelato! Continue reading
Best London Pizza of 2017
Anytime’s pizza time in London with these fantastic pizzerias. Continue reading
Best London Cheap Eats of 2017
Is it possible to grab a bite in London for five quid or less that’s still tasty and filling? Yep – especially in my neck of the woods. Continue reading
Best Restaurants of 2017 (Excluding London)
Best restaurants in the world? Here’s a taste of the ones I got to try. Continue reading
Review: Highland Apartments by Mansley (Urban Travel Blog)
For a “best of both worlds” getaway, Highland Apartments fit our bill perfectly offering an urban base for rural pursuits. Continue reading
Simon Says, Shop Better!
Simon Malls cover 14 states in the USA and offer an unbeatable mix of high street retailers, premium outlets and impressive dining options. Continue reading
Everything You Need to Know About TSA PreCheck (Miles Away)
Hate to wait, love to travel? TSA PreCheck might be just the thing for you to gain more time relaxing and having fun by shrugging off the long lines going through airport security. If you dread dealing with security everytime your fly or just hate waiting in line, then you’ll probably be interested in this program. Continue reading
An Essential Guide to Visiting Pearl Harbor in Hawaii (Going Places)
Planning a dream vacation to the Hawaii? Make sure to save time for a visit to historic Pearl Harbor to honor the more than 2,000 Americans who died during the surprise attack by the Japanese on the naval base that … Continue reading
5 Festive Things to Do in Essex
There’s nothing quite like getting away for the day, travelling down long winding roads and sipping on (mulled) wine. So if you’re looking to escape the city for something a bit more magical, here are five things worth exploring in Essex to get you in the spirit. Continue reading
#TCTalks | Episode 6 | Chocolate Ecstasy
For Episode 6 of tikichris Talks I share a hot chocolate with Jennifer Earle, a self-confessed chocoholic, internationally recognised chocolate expert, judge for the International Chocolate Awards, the Academy of Chocolate Awards, the Great Taste Awards, the Quality Food Awards and Which? Magazine and founder of Taste Tripper, Chocolate Ecstasy Tours, and Ice Cream Ecstasy Tours. Continue reading
#TCTalks | Episode 6 | Chocolate Ecstasy
For Episode 6 of tikichris Talks I enjoy a delicious hot chocolate with Jennifer Earle, a self-confessed chocoholic, internationally recognised chocolate expert, judge for the International Chocolate Awards, the Academy of Chocolate Awards, the Great Taste Awards, the Quality Food Awards and Which? Magazine and founder of Taste Tripper, Chocolate Ecstasy Tours, and Ice Cream Ecstasy Tours. Continue reading
Cold Comfort: The Coolest Destinations for Winter Lovers (Miles Away)
Bundle up with a warm cup of cocoa and enjoy reading about where to go for the most chilled out and coolest trips to take before the onset of spring! Continue reading
10 Ultimate Ski Destinations Around the World (Going Places)
Can’t wait to head to the mountains for ski season? Before you go, make sure to have a look at our list of some of the planet’s best winter sports resorts and most powdery slopes – from the ultra famous to the next to unknown. Continue reading
#TCTalks | Episode 5 | Hot & Chilli
Episode 5 of tikichris Talks finds me sitting down for a chat with my good friend Rosana McPhee, an amazing cook and photographer and the mastermind behind the award-winning food, travel and luxury blog Hot & Chilli. Continue reading
Shop Till You Drop at America’s Best Cities for Holiday Shopping (Going Places)
If you’re wondering which US cities are the absolute best for taking a holiday retail wander then check out this all nice/not naughty list of the choicest shopping destinations in America. Continue reading
Winery Weekend at Three Choirs Vineyard in Gloucestershire
Among the standouts and best established of English wineries is Three Choirs vineyard and winery in Gloucestershire. Continue reading
Must See Places in Auckland
In 2015, Auckland welcomed a record breaking two million international travellers, an increase of 5% from the previous year. This reflects Auckland’s charm as a popular tourist destination, with unique attractions and experiences. For any country, more visitors means more … Continue reading
Make the Most of Winter With These 6 Budget-Friendly Breaks (Going Places)
What does a winter break mean to you? Is it a chance to embrace the season, bundle up, and go outside to play in the snow? Or does it mean make for warmer climes and avoid the chill at all costs? However you prefer to spend the colder months of the year, winter is a great time to travel.