Tag Archives: Travel

How I’m Working with TripAdvisor

Posted on 2014-11-18 by tikichris

Over the past several months, I’ve been helping out TripAdvisor with a handful of cool projects. I’ve been really pleased with the work and have had a lot of fun, but I’ve been way too busy with it and all sorts of other stuff to give it even a brief mention here on my blog or elsewhere across the web. With TripAdvisor’s undeniable influence back in the news, though, I thought now might a good time to say a few words about what I’ve been up to. Continue reading →

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Switzerland Celebrates 150 Years of Winter Tourism (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-11-17 by tikichris

Mention Switzerland and most people immediately dream of skiing in the snowed Alps. And that’s just as many folks from there would like you to think of their beautiful home. Indeed, there’s consensus among the Swiss that their country is … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Claude Monet’s Birthday (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-11-14 by tikichris

Claude Monet was born November 14, 1840 in Paris and died December 5, 1926 about 75 kilometres from Paris in his home at Giverny, Normandy. During his prolific career as an artist, he painted hundreds of works of art with a passion to capture his impressions of the French countryside and beyond. With works by the beloved artist and founder of French Impressionism on view across the globe (literally there are numerous “Monets” in museums and galleries on every continent except Antarctica) what better way to celebrate the painters 174th birthday than enjoying the many gifts he left to art lovers? Continue reading →

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A Model Citizen in Amsterdam (The Tiny Traveller)

Posted on 2014-11-13 by tikichris

Remember when my little ‘3D Me’ went to Amsterdam? Well here’s more on that story from my mini travel buddy – business journo, travel writer, city blogger and “model citizen” Josh Ferry Woodard, from his new blog Tiny Traveller: When … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day in London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-11-11 by tikichris

Today, Tuesday November 11th, is Remembrance Day, the day to remember the men and women who lost their lives serving in World Wars One and Two and later conflicts. Also known as Armistice Day or Poppy Day, many official commemorations … Continue reading →

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Addison Lee Updates Its App for an Even Smoother Ride

Posted on 2014-11-10 by tikichris

Addison Lee has updated its free and popular app (over 850,000 downloads and counting) with live fleet mapping, multi-account bookings and more features. I had been rather content with the app as-is to be honest, but when the opportunity arose to review the updated version I was keen to give it a spin and was not disappointed. Continue reading →

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Expo Milano 2015: Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-11-06 by tikichris

Expo Milano 2015 will be the largest worldwide event ever to focus on the topic of food. Themed “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life,” this major non-commercial international exposition will present a unique opportunity to discover “all the facets of … Continue reading →

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Carnaby Echoes Celebrating 100 Years of London Music (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-11-03 by tikichris

These days Carnaby Street is probably best known as a Central London hub for designer shopping. But for much of its history, this iconic little Soho lane running between equally iconic Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus has been just as (or more) … Continue reading →

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Good Stuff

Posted on 2014-11-02 by tikichris

Good Stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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The Hunt London Features Some of My Favourite Independent Businesses in London

Posted on 2014-11-01 by tikichris

The HUNT Guides are city guidebooks highlighting “authentic eating, shopping and lifestyle experiences” in a range of popular destinations with listings that are all independently owned. I contributed to The Hunt London, Third Edition which came out earlier this year. It was a delight to write about some of my favourite indie enterprises in London. Continue reading →

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Celebrating 128 Years with Lady Liberty (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-28 by tikichris

Celebrating 128 Years with Lady Liberty Continue reading →

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Celebrate iPod’s Birthday with the Ultimate Travel Playlist (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-23 by tikichris

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Good Stuff

Posted on 2014-10-22 by tikichris

Good Stuff and lots of it! Here’s the (mostly travel related) low down on some fine things I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. I hope you enjoy this particularly travel oriented post in my Good … Continue reading →

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Heathrow Airport: Some Facts and Figures (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-21 by tikichris

Heathrow – it’s the airport I’m most apt to fly in and out of. Considering how much time I spend there, I thought it might be worthwhile to learn a bit more about the place. So, I took a moment … Continue reading →

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Follow Scotland’s Historic Malt Whisky Trail (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-19 by tikichris

The world famous and one of a kind Malt Whisky Trail in Scotland passes through seven Speyside working distilleries, as well as a historic distillery and Britain’s only cooperage. Continue reading →

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Quiz: Which Type of Holidaymaker are You?

Posted on 2014-10-17 by tikichris

Apparently, I’m Culture Vulture. Which kind of holidaymaker are you? Take this fun little quiz created by Holiday Hypermarket to find out 🙂

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5 Big Exhibitions in London Now (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-14 by tikichris

This week sees the annual Frieze Art Fair descend upon London. With it comes a scope of art related activities and satellite events across town with some of London’s best known galleries taking advantage of this time of heightened buzz … Continue reading →

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5 Scan-tastic Reasons to Visit Sweden’s Koster Islands (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-10 by tikichris

About a month back I had the pleasure of visiting the Koster Islands, Sweden’s most westerly populated (if only sparsely) islands. Just south of the Norwegian coast, it’s a rugged and beautiful part of the world and a great place … Continue reading →

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DC Dining? It’s a Capital Idea!

Posted on 2014-10-03 by tikichris

A commission for City AM had me visiting Washington DC and rural Virginia at the end of September to write a piece about the exquisite Hay-Adams hotel and its relationship with regional food and drink suppliers. I’ll be sure to do a heads up post here on the blog when that article is published, but in the meanwhile I thought I’d share some of the best bits of my trip in a quickie roundup. Continue reading →

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4 of London’s Best Hookah Bars (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-02 by tikichris

Hookah … shisha … whatever you want to call it, a relaxed and al fresco sit round the hubbly bubbly pipe can add a bit of chilled out exotic charm to any night on the town. Here’s a list of … Continue reading →

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Athens, Greece: Street Art City (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-09-30 by tikichris

Athens, Greece is probably best known for its ancient sites like the Acropolis and for being a starting point for any number of island hopping excursions. But there’s another more current and vibrant reason to pay this age old city … Continue reading →

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Lobster Safari in the Koster Islands, West Sweden

Posted on 2014-09-24 by tikichris

The Koster Islands are situated off Sweden’s western mainland just south of Norway. It’s a beautiful part of the world – a rugged and ‘out there’ archipelago where wilderness and cultivation blend in such a way as to suggest that humans and nature actually can get along. Summer’s the main time folks visit this tranquil area, but I was there at the onset of autumn for the start of the lobster season. Lured by the prospect of catching (and eating!) the regionally renowned “black gold of the sea” lobsters for myself from one of the cleanest of nutritionally rich fjords in Scandinavia, I tagged along on a Lobster Safari “activity and dining experience” offered by the lovely little Hotel Koster on the island of Sydkoster. Continue reading →

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7 Things I’ve Learned about Air Travel (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-09-23 by tikichris

Four flights and three countries in under a week – that’s how my calendar’s shaping up for the last bit of this month. So, in addition to all the stuff I’m packing in my suitcase, I’m going to bring the … Continue reading →

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Sponsored Post: Tapping into Passion and Determination with The North Face

Posted on 2014-09-22 by tikichris

So, I’m just back from a week abroad during which time I hit two very different destinations: the remote and rural Koster Islands of West Sweden and America’s epicentre of political power, Washington DC. More about my visits to both places are soon to come. In the meanwhile though, the chance to share the new The Explorer campaign from The North Face seemed like a fun way to talk about one particular aspect of these past several days as a whole. Continue reading →

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Basel on a Budget (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-09-19 by tikichris

Coming from London, where the cost of living is high and the local currency is strong, I usually find when I travel that my money gets considerably more mileage than when at home. That wasn’t the case in Switzerland though, … Continue reading →

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XE Currency App Even Comes in Handy When You’re Offline (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-09-13 by tikichris

The XE currency app enables travelers to “convert every currency on-the-go” by offering “live proprietary exchange rates and historical charts” to make calculating prices and exchange rates fast and hassle free. The app has seen more than 25 million downloads … Continue reading →

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Did Madrid: Más Favor!

Posted on 2014-09-13 by tikichris

A mid August weekend in Madrid did Kemey and I both a world of good and turned out to be a fantastic way to celebrate her birthday in style. Being there for the Fiestas de la Paloma ensured the city was just that much turned on and revved up for fun. But I reckon anytime of year is an excellent time to explore this spirited Spanish city. Continue reading →

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Did Madrid: Too Hot? Not!

Posted on 2014-09-12 by tikichris

We were in town for the Fiestas de la Paloma (part of Kemey’s planning – I can take no credit). As one of Europe’s biggest street parties, lots of people reckon it’s the most important festival in Madrid, if not the whole of Spain. We had a blast wriggling our wee hours way through the neighbourhood of La Latin – nexus of the celebrations – and being part of the festivities. Continue reading →

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7 Sensational Wine Bars in London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-09-09 by tikichris

7 Sensational Wine Bars in London Continue reading →

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Did Madrid: Top Tapas Tour

Posted on 2014-09-09 by tikichris

Hitting the ground eating, the first ‘big thing’ Kemey and I did during our Madrileño weekend was join up with Madrid Food Tour’s Tapas, Taverns, and History Evening Walking and Tapas Tour. Quite a mouthful? Indeed! But not just in name given all the excellent food and drink we had during this evening saunter through the foodie heart of Madrid. Continue reading →

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Did Madrid

Posted on 2014-09-08 by tikichris

Kemey and I are both enthusiastic fans of Spain. It’s very much one of our preferred destinations for holidays and city breaks and is a country we both know fairly well. However, Kemey had never been to (but always very much had wanted to visit) its dynamic and dignified capital. So back last month, to celebrate her birthday, we headed to Madrid for a long weekend of food, fun and flamenco. Like me, after my initiation to the charms of this magic place some years ago, Kemey was wowed. To be sure, our magnificently Madrileño weekend won’t be our last! Continue reading →

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Far North Foodie Adventure in the Faroe Islands (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2014-09-07 by tikichris

Chris takes us on a journey through the very scenic and serene Faroe Islands, a tiny island nation that’s also one of most fascinating places for food he has been to! Continue reading →

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2014 Folkestone Triennial: A Gold Rush of Great Art by the Sea

Posted on 2014-09-03 by tikichris

The 2014 Folkestone Triennial is on for a third edition, this year with a “Lookout” theme to its many ambitious arts set within the quaint town and on its scenic stretch of coastline along the English Channel. I thoroughly enjoyed my artsy meander round Folkestone and reckon it offers an ideal day out for Londoners (or anybody) seeking a day out with intriguing sights and a fresh sea breeze. Continue reading →

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4 Tips for Less Turbulence at the Airport (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-09-03 by tikichris

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Blogger Interview: Mostly About Chocolate (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-08-26 by tikichris

Mostly About Chocolate is a blog that is (yep you guessed it) mostly about one of the world’s most favorite treats. The long running blog is a project of devoted passion for Judith Lewis. If you’re planning any trips (just about anywhere) and would like to include a few chocolate escapades, her blog is an excellent resource to keep in mind. And if you’re a chocolate lover coming soon to London, Judith has some especially delicious news for you! Continue reading →

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