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Tag Archives: Travel
Walpurgisnacht: When the Witches Celebrate Spring! (OneTravel)
Half way to Halloween and itching for some good natured but kinda creepy fun? Well then, it’s high time you got into the spirit of Walpurgisnacht and welcome spring in an especially witchy way. Walpurgi-what? Walpurgisnacht. Or Wapurgis Night in … Continue reading
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Give Me Space: Make Room | Save Money | Win Big
Here’s a recap of the posts I’ve written over the past few months while taking SpaceWays for a spin … plus a reminder of the big competition for six months of free storage … and even a discount code for your first time using SpaceWays! I’m really pleased with my SpaceWays experience and am happy to recommend this urban storage service to anyone looking for affordable and convenient solutions for finding some breathing room in the big city. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Discounts and Special Offers, Freebies, Give Me Space, London
Tagged #GiveMeSpace, competition, discounts and special offers, free, freebies, Give Me Space, London, SpaceWays, Travel, Urban Storage, voucher code, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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The Ultimate Foodie Safari in Sabi Sabi (City AM)
The streets of Mayfair may seem a world away from the remote South African bush, but for discerning gourmet travellers the metaphorical – if not physical – distance between the two has just become smaller. A new initiative at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve invites some of the world’s top chefs into the kitchen at the area’s renowned Earth Lodge. The partnership was launched in February, with Michelin-starred Eric Chavot making the inaugural visit, taking a week-long break from his eponymous Mayfair brasserie (at The Westbury on Conduit Street) to share his experience with the cooks at Earth Lodge. Continue reading
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Posted in City AM, Drink, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel
Tagged africa, Africa Collection, Brasserie Chavot, City AM, Drink, Earth Lodge, eric chavot, Food, hotels, luxury, restaurants, Sabi Sabi, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, safari, south africa, Travel
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4 Sites to Visit for South Africa’s Freedom Day (OneTravel)
27 April is Freedom Day, a national holiday in South Africa that commemorates the day in 1994 when the first democratic election was held in the country. Continue reading
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7 Eco-Wise Travel Tips to Celebrate Earth Day Everyday! (OneTravel
Happy Earth Day! But why should we celebrate this planet we call home only one day a year? And how can we make the most of our travel and leisure time while still keeping a clean and green conscience? Keep … Continue reading
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Taking it Easy with an Overnight Spa Break in Bath
Easter week, Kemey and I made a quick overnight trip to Bath for a bit of rest and relaxation with a dash of history and scaled down but nonetheless urban ease. Both of us had been to Bath before but ages ago and not together. We had so much fun during our brief stay in this compact and attractive city. It’s a great place for couples and super easy to get to from London. Of course, more time to explore Bath and the bucolic countryside nearby would have been ideal, but our overnight visit proved to be an amply replenishing pause before having to head back to the London grind. Continue reading
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Posted in Beer, Drink, England, Food, Hotels, Pubs, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel
Tagged Avon, bath, Bath Abbey, Bath Spa, Bed and Breakfasts, beer, Brooks Guesthouse, design, Drink, england, First Great Western, Food, hotels, No 1 Royal Crescent, pubs, restaurants, Roman Baths, Sally Lunn's Historic Eating House, somerset, The Bell Inn, Thermae Bath Spa, Travel
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Record Store Day in Kingston, Jamaica (OneTravel)
Long gone are the days when the streets of Kingston, Jamaica were chockablock with record shops. And with most folks listening to music by digital means and piracy all too often used, the days of many music retailers still in … Continue reading
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Give Me Space: Stowing (It) Away
Got a gap year coming up? Longing for a long holiday abroad? Or maybe you’ve got guests coming to visit and you need to make some room for them? Whatever your particular travel-related situation, finding a short, convenient and affordable way to stow your stuff while you head off on an adventure (or when BFF adventurers beckon at your door) can sometimes mean all the difference between being a carefree wanderer or gracious host and having to stay put and lonely at home. Continue reading
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Posted in Competition, Freebies, Give Me Space, London, Travel
Tagged #GiveMeSpace, competition, free, freebies, Give Me Space, London, SpaceWays, Travel, Urban Storage, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Vaisakhi 2015 (OneTravel)
April 14th is Vaisakhi. Now celebrated throughout the world, Vaisakhi (also know as Baisakhi) is traditionally a Punjabi harvest festival. It’s an especially significant holiday among the Sikh community as it commemorates the establishment of the Khalsa (the “sovereign” collective … Continue reading
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Lunch at The Pig
Oozing with ye olde English shabby chic charm without coming across as twee, the look and feel of this “restaurant with rooms” very much did it for me. I could have staged a “you-can’t-make-me-leave” sit-in at the hotel’s ultra cosy lobby bar; I got a mini recharge from my brief amble through the kitchen garden and surrounding grounds; I would have loved to try a post-lunch treatment at the spa across the pond in the garden or maybe an expert-led forage in the forest for wild mushrooms.
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Posted in Drink, England, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged brockenhurst, Drink, england, Food, hampshire, hotels, luxury, new forest, restaurants, reviews, The New Forest, The Pig, The Pig Hotel, Travel
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How to Pick the Right Hotel in London (OneTravel)
Someone who works in the hotel industry here in London recently explained to me that there are more than 80 luxury hotels within a 15 minute walk of each other in Central London. Expand the range a little, throw in … Continue reading
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4 Artistic Reasons to Visit London Right Now (OneTravel)
At any given moment, there’s great art on view in London – and for whatever reason there are some especially amazing shows on right now. Here’s a look at four ace exhibitions I’ve come across recently that are currently running … Continue reading
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3 Great Reasons to Celebrate in Hong Kong This May (OneTravel)
As if one needed to come up with a good excuse to visit one of the world’s most dynamic and culturally rich cities in the world, Hong Kong seems to be pulling out all the stops at the end of … Continue reading
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Eastern Exchanges at Manchester Art Gallery
I had a splendid afternoon crashing the press preview of the newly opened Eastern Exchanges: East Asia Craft and Design exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery yesterday. More than a few standout pieces – as well as a chance to peek at a couple of other shows now on and to have a look at the gallery’s impression permanent collection – made my northward daytrip well worth the time on the train. Fans of design would do well to follow suit before the show closes at the end of May.Continue reading
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5 Fun Events This Spring and Summer in Calgary
Planning a visit to Calgary this spring or summer? Have a look at these upcoming events to help you make the most of your time in this friendly Canadian city. Read my complete post at OneTravel.
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9 Spots to See Wildlife in Anchorage, AK (OneTravel)
Anchorage may be home to around 300,000 people, but it’s the animal population that really makes the city such an amazing place to visit. Among the Alaska wildlife local to the area are thousands of moose and Dall sheep, hundreds … Continue reading
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The World’s Smallest Countries … Maybe. (OneTravel)
What is the world’s smallest country? And which definition of “small” do you mean, anyway? Are we talking population, area … or something else? Here’s a look at some of the top contenders for the smallest – all offering loads … Continue reading
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Best Travel Photography Blog in the UK? Your Vote Decides.
It’s always nice to discover folks are paying attention to my blog and liking what they see, especially when they then take their appreciation a step further and rank tikichris as one of the best travel blogs in the UK. Recently, DFDS Seaways listed tikichris as a contender for 2015’s Best Travel Photography Blogger. Fun. Thanks. And wow. Continue reading
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Posted in Books, Photography, Travel
Tagged 2015 Travel Blogger of the Month, Blogs, DFDS Seaways, Photography, Travel
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Skip the Hippest Lines in Stockholm with the Berns Hotel VIP Wristband (OneTravel)
If you’re only going to be in Stockholm for a short spell but keen to be immersed in the local scene ASAP, booking the Berns would prove an especially wise move. Set in the heart of historic Stockholm, the 150 … Continue reading
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Posted in Hotels, Luxury, OneTravel, Sweden, Travel
Tagged Berns Hotel, hotels, luxury, OneTravel, Stockholm Sweden, sweden, Travel
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Get Lucky Riding with Addison Lee over St Patrick’s Day Weekend
To celebrate its Irish roots, Addison Lee, is offering the code to customers travelling to or from postcodes around the St Patrick’s Day Parade at Trafalgar Square (WC2, SW1 and W1). The code is valid on Sunday 15th March and redeemable once per customer. Continue reading
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Posted in Apps, Discounts and Special Offers, London, Travel
Tagged addison lee, addison lee app, addison lee minicabs, apps, cabs, car service, discounts and special offers, free, free app, freebies, London, minicab app, minicabs, ST PATRICKS DAY, transport, Travel, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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6 Blogs to Read Before You Visit Lima (OneTravel)
From being home to what currently is considered to be the world’s hippest cuisine to its role as a Gateway to the majestic Andes and amazing sights such as Machu Picchu, Lima is an awesome destination. Here’s a look at … Continue reading
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Posted in Blogs, OneTravel, Peru, Travel
Tagged Blogs, Latin American, Lima, OneTravel, peru, south america, Travel
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The 5 Best New York Pizzerias Outside of The City (OneTravel)
Do you “heart” New York pizza? What if I told you some of the tastiest pies are actually baked beyond the bridges and tunnels of New York City? Foodies worth their crust know that you can head upstate or out … Continue reading
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Posted in Food, New York, OneTravel, Pizza, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged Food, new york, New York State, OneTravel, pizza, restaurants, Travel
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On Safari with Chef Chavot (Great British Chefs)
Do you know what’s better than going on safari at one of South Africa’s most luxurious private game reserves? Going on safari at one of South Africa’s most luxurious private game reserves. Then heading back to the reserve’s award winning … Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, Luxury, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel, Wine
Tagged africa, Brasserie Chavot, Drink, Earth Lodge, eric chavot, Food, hotels, London, luxury, restaurants, Sabi Sabi, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, safari, south africa, Travel, wine, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Have a Happy Holi Reading These Great India Blogs (OneTravel)
Happy Holi everyone! The ancient Hindu religious festival welcoming spring continues to gain popularity around the world. For some especially vibrant writing about this celebration known as the festival of colours or the festival of love, have a look at these … Continue reading
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7 Exciting Events Announced in Tahiti for 2015 (OneTravel)
As if you needed to come up with an excuse to visit Tahiti, a range of exciting events has been announced for the island chain, providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in Tahitian culture and to celebrate, spectate … Continue reading
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Posted in French Polynesia, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged french polynesia, OneTravel, tahiti, Travel
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4 of the World’s Weirdest Museums (OneTravel)
The Met? Meh. The Louvre? Over it. And the Smithsonian? So what, son! Here’s a set of quirky and much more creatively curated museums for your consideration. Read my complete post at OneTravel.
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The Republic of Užupis & Its Strange Constitution (OneTravel)
Oddball? Poignant? An uniquely Lithuanian blend of both? The Constitution of the Republic of Užupis, listed in its entirety below, has got to be one of the quirkiest founding documents to ever be penned. The Republic of whatzit? Yeah, … Continue reading
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Posted in Art, Lithuania, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged Constitution, Constitution of Užupis, Lithuania, OneTravel, Republic of Užupis, Travel, Užupis, Vilnius
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4 Tips for Staying Sane at the Airport (OneTravel)
On your way to the airport? Keep cool with this quartet of tips for a smooth flight – before you even leave the ground. Do you know which terminal? What time does your gate close? What’s your airline’s baggage allowance … Continue reading
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Visit Hawaii … for the History! (OneTravel)
Granted the Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the world’s most stunning landscapes with plenty of world-class beaches and all sorts of opportunities to lounge around mindlessly by a pool in the sun with a frilly drink at hand. … Continue reading
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Posted in Hawaii, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged hawaii, Hawaiian history, history, OneTravel, Travel
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The Whitworth Reopens: It’s a Happy Valentine’s Day for Manchester’s Art Lovers
Following a £15 million development that doubled its size and created new spaces for celebrating art and “embracing the park it calls home,” The Whitworth in Manchester will reopen its doors to the public on February the 14th. After checking out the gallery’s new digs and all the ace art on view there earlier this week at a press preview, I reckon Mancunian art lovers should prepare for a very happy Valentine’s weekend! Continue reading
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8 Ways to Celebrate Singapore’s 50th Anniversary (Going Places)
Celebrate Singapore’s 50th Anniversary Continue reading
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Posted in Going Places, OneTravel, Singapore, Travel
Tagged Going Places, OneTravel, Singapore, Singapore Golden Jubilee, Travel
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Sabi Sabi Earth Lodge Added to National Geographic’s Top List of Lodges (OneTravel)
I’m just back from a few days of luxury safari at Earth Lodge in the Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in South Africa. Yes, I was only there for a four nights. To be sure, I would have been delighted … Continue reading
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Posted in Hotels, Luxury, OneTravel, South Africa, Travel
Tagged africa, Africa Collection, Brasserie Chavot, Drink, Earth Lodge, eric chavot, Federal Air, Food, hotels, luxury, OneTravel, restaurants, Sabi Sabi, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, safari, south africa, Travel
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Sabi Sabi Safari
Making eye contact with a lion metres away from my seat in a topless Land Cruiser … lounging in a private plunge pool in the buff while smoking a Cuban and staring off into the unfenced and utterly vast savannah … losing track of how many rhinos and elephants I’d seen in the span of a couple of hours … having a multi course feast prepared by a Michelin starred chef and paired with some of the best South African wines available … getting one to most relaxing massages I’ve had in too long awhile … Sabi Sabi turned me into a blathering mess of wow. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, Hotels, Luxury, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel
Tagged addison lee, africa, Africa Collection, Brasserie Chavot, Drink, Earth Lodge, eric chavot, Federal Air, Food, hotels, luxury, restaurants, Sabi Sabi, Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, safari, south africa, Travel
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Plan Your Romantic Day in London (OneTravel)
Will you be planning Valentine’s Day with your sweetie in London? Make it a day to remember with this list of a few of the most romantic settings … Read my complete post at OneTravel.
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Valentine's Day
Tagged Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Valentine's Day, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Happy Waitangi Day, New Zealand! (OneTravel)
February 6th is Waitangi Day, a national holiday in New Zealand which commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the nation’s founding document, in 1840. Signed by representatives of the British Crown and various Maori chiefs from the North … Continue reading
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Posted in New Zealand, OneTravel, Travel
Tagged new zealand, OneTravel, Travel, Waitangi Day
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