Tag Archives: Travel

Looking for a Destination to Cool Off This Summer? Go South of the Equator! (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-07-21 by tikichris

Well, here we are in the middle of summer, that time of the season when the heat and humidity turns all the excitement you’d bottled up in the winter months to sweaty anticipation for fall. If it’s too hot in your hemisphere, you just need to head south – way south – to the Southern Hemisphere. Because while summer sizzles up north it’s Winter on the other side of the Equator. Continue reading →

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The Wigmore Opens at The Langham

Posted on 2017-07-20 by tikichris

Luxury HQ, The Langham London hotel, has opened a pub. Set at the original entrance to the hotel (and most recently the former lobbly of the hotel’s spa), The Wigmore is a spacious, high ceilinged place for drinks and casual dining. Continue reading →

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Southern Comfort: Exploring the Atlanta Food Scene (Going Places)

Posted on 2017-07-20 by tikichris

Part of the reason Atlanta is such a stand-out city is its sizzling hot food scene. If you’re in town, you know you’re going to leave with a heaping portion of southern hospitality topped with a healthy slathering of southern flavor. Continue reading →

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Enjoy Your Solo Trip Like a Pro

Posted on 2017-07-19 by tikichris

Travelling is a hobby for few, but for others, it is their passion. They want to travel the whole world, meet different people, known about different cultures and take it all in. But seldom have such travel junkies had a partner to share their love of travel. Continue reading →

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Get #BeachBookReady with the Kobo Pop-Up Beach off Oxford Street

Posted on 2017-07-16 by tikichris

The Kobo #BeachBookReady Pop-Up Beach off of Oxford Street is free to attend and runs from this weekend until 25th of July. Continue reading →

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Comida Fest 2017

Posted on 2017-07-12 by tikichris

Did you miss Comida Fest at Cutty Sark Gardens in Greenwich this past weekend? Well then you missed a couple of days of foodie fun. But don’t feel too bad about it. There’ll be a couple of other opportunities to … Continue reading →

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Bombay Sapphire: A Gin of Ten Journeys

Posted on 2017-07-10 by tikichris

A gin of ten journeys, Bombay Sapphire is distilled from a recipe of ten botanicals: juniper berries, orris root, almond, lemon peel, liquorice, angelica, coriander, cassia, cubeb, and grains of paradise. The botanicals are sourced from across the globe – … Continue reading →

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IPW 2017 | DC Out

Posted on 2017-07-10 by tikichris

Thanks for joining me as I shared some impressions about IPW and highlights from my visit in Washington. Continue reading →

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IPW 2017 | As an Expat, Foodie and Tourist

Posted on 2017-07-09 by tikichris

As an expat American living in London (for more than 13 years) it’s an odd feeling to head back to the US for work-related visits, especially when I don’t get to see my family. Travelling to the nation’s capital as … Continue reading →

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IPW 2017 | As a Blogger and Journalist

Posted on 2017-07-08 by tikichris

Obviously, the key reason to attend the American travel industry’s premier marketplace and the largest generator of travel to the US is to drum up some business and generate some travel. To that end, was IPW a success for me? Continue reading →

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IPW 2017 | One Big Welcome in DC

Posted on 2017-07-07 by tikichris

“Bringing the world to America,” IPW is the American travel industry’s premier marketplace and the largest generator of travel to the US. Held in a different city every year, the convention and trade show features three days of intense networking and bouncing between speed date style appointments coupled with lots of schmoozing and outsized festivities. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Stay Hungry

Posted on 2017-07-07 by tikichris

After my week of munching across the Baltimore food scene, I’m apt to place the city right up there among my very favourite dining destinations. Continue reading →

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The Best Careers for World Travelers (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-07-07 by tikichris

Do you dream of making a living as a globetrotter, visiting different destinations as a key part of your job? If you can muster the right amount of work ethic and combine it with ample wanderlust and enthusiasm, landing a decent job that allows you to live in amazing places and travel the world is definitely doable and a goal worth pursuing. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Miss Shirley’s

Posted on 2017-07-06 by tikichris

Open for breakfast, lunch and brunch all week long, Miss Shirley’s is a Baltimore institution providing full-on downhome eats (of epic proportion) and equally OTT hair of the dog hangover remedies all with efficient and friendly service. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: La Cuchara

Posted on 2017-07-05 by tikichris

Sprawled across a repurposed warehouse near the hipster haunt of Hampden is La Cuchara. Taking inspiration from Basque cuisine and serving mostly small plates many of which are prepared in a wood-fired oven in an open view kitchen, the restaurant melds rustic charm with urban cool. Continue reading →

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Come and Get Samoa (City AM)

Posted on 2017-07-05 by tikichris

Samoa has one of the South Pacific’s most beautiful and varied coastlines, complemented by a lush mountainous interior. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: R. House

Posted on 2017-07-04 by tikichris

My ‘taste tour’ of Baltimore continues with a visit to R. House, a giant garage that’s been repurposed into a food hall and launch pad for aspiring local chefs keen to make a mark on the city’s culinary scene. Continue reading →

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Interactive Map: The Best Sunset Spots in Ibiza

Posted on 2017-07-04 by tikichris

To help get you ready for your summer holiday, the folks at SkyParkSecure have shared this fun and interactive map featuring the best sunset spots in Ibiza. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Wit & Wisdom

Posted on 2017-07-03 by tikichris

With its “progressive twist on traditional tavern food and Eastern seaboard classics,” the Wit & Wisdom’s menu captivates as much as it comforts. Beyond what’s doing in the kitchen, Wit & Wisdom’s waterfront views from its al fresco bar or inside its plush and expansive dining room are bolstered by friendly and fast service. Continue reading →

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Win a Lava BrightSounds 2 Bluetooth Speaker

Posted on 2017-07-03 by tikichris

Lava Sound & Vision has launched its new BrightSounds 2 Bluetooth Speaker, an ideal accessory for music fans on the go. I’ve been enjoying my BrightSounds speaker for a month or so. Quality and clarity of sound is high. It’s really come in handy around the house, in my back garden and on the road. Keep reading for your chance to win one for free. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Sagamore Spirit Distillery

Posted on 2017-07-02 by tikichris

Chief among those leading the Maryland rye revival is Sagamore Spirit. Here’s a straight up take on my visit to its distillery as my Taste Baltimore series continues. Continue reading →

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A Night of Fashion at The Westbury Mayfair Hotel

Posted on 2017-07-02 by Zay Ahmed

It’s not every day you walk into a hotel lobby to be greeted by a pair of models sashaying towards you in opulent evening wear. But when the hotel you’re visiting is The Westbury Mayfair, a luxury five star hotel near Bond Street, nothing less should be expected. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Beer

Posted on 2017-07-01 by tikichris

I had a great time during my few days of foraging through Baltimore discovering some of the best local brews and breweries thanks to the knowledgeable folks at City Brew Tours. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Phillips Seafood

Posted on 2017-07-01 by tikichris

Diving into a bag of steamed blue crabs, cracking each open with a wooden mallet and going at it with hands-on, finger-licking abandon may seem like a far cry from fine dining. But for full-on Chesapeake flavour and a moreishly memorable Maryland meal, there’s no finer way to savour the best of Baltimore than with a visit to Phillips Seafood. Continue reading →

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#TasteBaltimore: Modern Cook Shop

Posted on 2017-06-30 by tikichris

Market, bar, and restaurant all-in-one, Modern Cook Shop in the historic yet still really very happening neighbourhood of Fell’s Point was an ideal spot for breakfast. Continue reading →

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Oh Say Can You #TasteBaltimore?

Posted on 2017-06-29 by tikichris

Big on flavour but convention not so much, Baltimore served up just the sort of yummy fun I love to write about. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Bullish on the Best of Galicia

Posted on 2017-06-28 by tikichris

My end of April graze across Galicia to help a friend with a bit of recon for an upcoming foodie endeavour was a delicious way to delve deep into one of Spain’s most bounteous and beautiful regions. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Casa Rita

Posted on 2017-06-26 by tikichris

Casa Rita is a rustic and “típico gallego” tavern, with a touch of Art Deco in its décor and a few homey and cheeky embellishments here and there. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Casa Marcelo

Posted on 2017-06-25 by tikichris

For fine dining that’s as fun as it flavoursome, Casa Marcelo in Santiago more than fits the bill. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: O Gato Negro

Posted on 2017-06-23 by tikichris

Similar in feel to other Spanish cities renowned for their tapas such as San Sebastian and Madrid, Santiago de Compostela has its own classic collection of old school bars and taverns serving small plates of regional dishes. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Mercado de Abastos

Posted on 2017-06-22 by tikichris

Santiago de Compostela may be best known as a city of architectural excess in the name of Catholic grandeur. But just as key to what makes it such a fine destination for any sort of pilgrimage is the humble foodie action happening on the ground at Mercado de Abastos. Continue reading →

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Where and When Your Selfie is a No-No (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-06-21 by tikichris

Here’s a look at some situations and locations when you’ll have to allow your own imagination or a postcard to provide the memories because a selfie would just be too rude or dangerous. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: Benboa

Posted on 2017-06-21 by tikichris

Next stop on my Graze Across Galicia is Benboa at the pretty little port of Corrubedo. Continue reading →

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Graze Across Galicia: La Bodeguilla de San Roque

Posted on 2017-06-20 by tikichris

For classic Galego fare, San Roque in Santiago de Compostela is a safe and savoury bet. Continue reading →

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The 7 Best Family Friendly Cities You Should Visit This Summer (Miles Away)

Posted on 2017-06-20 by tikichris

Here’s our roundup of seven of the most family friendly cities in the US. Continue reading →

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