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Great Day Trips from New Orleans (CheapOair)
Not that you’d ever run out of things to do during a visit to New Orleans but it’s good to keep in mind the wealth of day trip destinations and attractions within a few hours drive of NOLA. If enjoying a few days at the beach, communing with nature or discovering the region’s unique culture sounds like an ideal add-on to your upcoming trip to New Orleans, keep reading for some suggestions. Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, baton rouge, bayou, biloxi, cajun, casinos, cheapoair, creole, dauphin island, day trips, Drink, Food, grand isle, gulf coast, gulf of mexico, gulf shores, houma, lafayette, lake charles, louisiana, mamou, mississippi, mobile, new orleans, nola, orange beach, swamps, Travel
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Kalixa Prepaid MasterCard
Kalixa Pay is a new prepaid MasterCard and eAccount. I was invited to set up an account recently and have since found the card to be a practical addition to my wallet’s somewhat limited arsenal of plastic. For specific budgets, one-off projects, special occasions and travel, I reckon Kalixa Pay is an ideal option for managing how much you spend. Continue reading
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Fine Dining at Quantus in Chiswick, West London (OneTravel)
Another great restaurant to add to my growing list of London’s best is Quantus. Offering an exquisite menu of modern European cuisine with a strong Latin influence and a wine list that’s inspired and rather Latin tinged as well, this local west London fine dining establishment is a great option for foodies foraging around West London in search of excellence. Service at this lovely little Chiswick local is formal and prompt yet exceptionally friendly, and the prices are a huge relief. Continue reading
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Posted in Drink, Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel
Tagged chiswick, devonshire road, Drink, fine dining, Food, latin food, London, modern european, new restaurant review, OneTravel, restaurant, restaurant review, review, set menu, Travel, W4, W4 2HD, wine, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Honolulu Food Blogs (OneTravel)
As the capital of Hawaii and the state’s only city of any real size,Honolulu offers a dynamic dining scene unlike anywhere else in the world and comparable to cities much, much larger. Here are four great food blogs that should prove particularly handy for foodies traveling to Honolulu and keen for a taste of what makes it such a great place to eat. Continue reading
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Free Outdoor Cinema at The Scoop in London (CheapOair)
London’s riverside amphitheatre, The Scoop at More London, will host free outdoor cinema screenings of classic, cult and contemporary films from the 11th of September until the 27th. All screenings at this purpose-built 1,000-seat amphitheatre with 25 foot screen (not … Continue reading
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Dining in Chiswick, West London (CheapOair)
Situated in a leafy and somewhat suburban area of West London, Chiswick is a family friendly community with a village-y feel. It’s also a fantastic destination for some of London’s best restaurants with one of the most dynamic dining scenes in the entire city. From Michelin stars to whoopie pies and just about everything delectable in between, Chiswick is home to a variety of restaurants and food shops for just about any occasion. Here’s a list highlighting but a few of the excellent eateries around Chiswick. Continue reading
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The Picture of Dorian Gray at “Dorian Gray’s Townhouse” in London (OneTravel)
Recently, I caught a performance of the Oscar Wilde classic The Picture of Dorian Gray. An immersive piece of theatre set in an actually lived-in Georgian townhouse, the play served as an excellent opportunity to enjoy a piece of great literature brought to life while getting to snoop around a bit in someone else’s home. If you’re planning to visit London before the end of September, this adaptation could prove a quirky and cultured item to your itinerary. Continue reading
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Going for Asian in Paris (OneTravel)
… it should not be overlooked that Paris is an exceptionally cosmopolitan place. Not only the capital of a prominent Western European nation, Paris is very much the center of the entire French speaking world. With such a distinction comes a lot of yummy treats from all corners of the planet. Not the least of which are the East Asian contributions to the Parisian dining scene. Continue reading
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Tagged asian restaurants, asian restaurants in paris, charonne, Food, france, Hanoi Paris, Little Hanoi, OneTravel, paris, Patisserie de Saison, Porte d'Ivry, quartier Chinois, restaurants, thai cuisine, thai food, thai restaurant, Thai Spices, Travel, vietnamese cuisine, vietnamese food, vietnamese restaurant
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Houston’s Museum District (CheapOair)
More than a dozen museums and cultural attractions within a mile and a half radius? Everything truly is bigger in Texas, even the museum districts! The Houston Museum District is home to 19 museums and cultural attractions all located with a mile and a half of the city’s Mecom Fountain. Continue reading
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NFL in the UK (CheapOair)
Every year since 2007, a regular season game of good ole NFL American football has been played at Wembley Stadium in London. Plans for the 2013 season keep with this well established trend but actually up the ante with not just one but two NFL International Series games slated to be played at the 90,000 capacity Wembley Stadium, the world’s largest stadium with all seats under cover. Continue reading
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London to Host World’s First Contemporary African Art Fair This October (OneTravel)
To be held during Frieze Week, the new fair will build on the growing popularity of contemporary African art and present a rare opportunity to explore the rapidly emerging African art market. From painting and sculpture to photography, 1:54 will … Continue reading
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4 Mexico City Blogs en Inglés (CheapOair)
Of course, such a huge metropolis has a lot to offer whatever your reasons for traveling, but finding out about what’s on and worth checking out while visiting “the DF” can be a challenge. Here’s a list of four blogs about Mexico City, written in English and sharing all sorts of tips and insights. Continue reading
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Tagged Blogs, David Lida, Food, Good Food in Mexico City, mexican blogs, mexico, mexico city, mexico city blogs, Mexico City: An Opinionated Guide, Photography, photography blogs, The Gringo Honeymoon, The Mija Chronicles, Travel
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5 Fun Puerto Rico Blogs (OneTravel)
Heading down to Puerto Rico for some Caribbean fun in the sun? Have a look at these five fine Puerto Rican blogs featuring local insight about what makes this friendly island such a great destination. Continue reading
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Tagged Blogs, CARIBBEAN, OneTravel, puerto rico, puerto rico blogs, Travel, travel blogs
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5 Hot Miami Blogs (OneTravel)
Whether you heading to Miami for the food, the culture or simply to bask in the sun, this city famously has something for everyone and is an excellent destination no matter what kind of vacation you have in mind. To help you make the most of your sizzling South Florida break, here’s a list of five Miami area blogs that are as fun to read as they are filled with useful tips.
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Tagged Blogs, Boy Writes Miami, florida, Food for Thought (a Miami Food Blog), MIAMI, miami alive, miami bloggers, miami's best blogs, music, OneTravel, south florida, the chowfather, Travel
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Bon Bini! Speak Papiamento on Aruba (OneTravel)
Papiamento is the language of the Caribbean’s ABC islands (Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao). These three western-most islands of the Leeward Antilles (which means they’re outside the hurricane zone) are all part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and boast a richly diverse heritage (even for the Caribbean) that’s unique unto itself. Continue reading
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Tagged ABC islands, Aruba, Bonaire, CARIBBEAN, Curaçao, how do you say ..., language, OneTravel, Papiamento, papiamento glossary, Travel
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Summer Opening of Buckingham Palace + Special Coronation Exhibition (OneTravel)
Buckingham Palace has now opened its State Rooms to visitors for the 2013 summer season. An annual occurrence, the opening presents a excellent opportunity to tour one of the world’s few royal palaces that’s still in use as a royal residence while taking in the grandeur and living history of Britain’s most famous home. Continue reading
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The South for France Comes to London for the Joie de Vivre Festival (CheapOair)
Britain or France for your summer vacation? Hmmm … it’s a tough choice. Or maybe you’ve already booked your London flights for this time round and you’re considering making France yoru next big destination?With the Sud de France Joie de … Continue reading
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Tagged cheapoair, DJ Gilles Peterson, Drink, festival, Food, france, free, Joie de Vivre Festival, London, London blog, music, photography blog, Shopping, SUD DE FRANCE FESTIVAL, Sud de France Joie de Vivre Festival, Travel, wine, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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England’s Sports Museums (CheapOair)
When not on the court or in the stands, another great way to soak up all of England’s athletics heritage is to visit one of its sporting museums. Here’s a list of the country’s top museums dedicated to the history and legacy of British sports … Continue reading
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Keeping in Touch on Your Year Abroad (by Katie Fishwick)
Lots of students now choose to include a year abroad at a foreign university in their degree. That, or they may decide to work abroad or teach English to the locals in exchange for lessons in the native language. Whatever … Continue reading
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Tagged Contributed Article, gap year, katie fishwick, Travel
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What are the Main Aeroplane Safety Measures? (by Carl Prestwick)
For the millions of people scared of flying, one of the main reasons for this fear is the fact that most of us simply don’t understand how an aeroplane works. We know that it accelerates along the ground and takes … Continue reading
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5 Tasty Toronto Food Blogs (OneTravel)
For a taste of what makes Toronto so delicious, check out this these five fanatically foodie blogs … Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, Blogs, canada, Caroline's Culinary Delights, Drink, FoodTrippin', OneTravel, ontario, Spice City Toronto, T.O.Bites, The Dish, toronto, Travel
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Top Tips from San Diego’s Top Bloggers (OneTravel)
San Diego is an awesome place to visit anytime of year with plenty of world class attractions, beaches and, of course, its famously fabulous blue skies and warm weather. But it’s not just the tourists who love this SOCAL city! San Diegans are an understandably proud bunch. Here’s a look at five of San Diego’s best blogs offering top tips with a local edge. Have fun! Continue reading
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Tagged california, Food, In Love with San Diego, Kirbie's Cravings, Official Tourism Blog of San Diego, OneTravel, restaurants, san diego, San Diego Blog, san diego bloggers, san diego blogs, San Diego Moms Blog, San Diego Songbird, Travel, travel bloggers
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The Whitstable Oyster Festival (CheapOair)
Keen for a taste of some of Britain’s best seafood? This is the place! And a great time to visit is during the town’s annual celebration of everybody’s favorite bivalve mollusk – the oyster! Continue reading
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Tagged beer, cheapoair, england, english seaside town, Food, kent, London, native oysters, OYSTERS, seafood, southeast england, Travel, whitstable, whitstable oyster festival, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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European Holiday Hotspots in 2013 (by Claire Crawley)
Summer is now well underway, and if you’re having some trouble deciding on holiday destination this summer, help is at hand. Europe never fails on the holiday hotspot stakes, and there are a lot of options to suit all sorts … Continue reading
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Warner Bros. Studio Tour London Casts Summer Spells for All Ages Fun (CheapOair)
This summer, Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter is inviting kids of all ages to experience its first ever Summer Spells feature. Running from the 26th of July until the 2nd of September, Summer Spells will give visitors the opportunity to go behind the scenes of the Harry Potter films and discover firsthand how spells such as Wingardium Leviosa were brought to life on screen and how details such as wand movements that accompanied the spells were developed. Continue reading
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Geneva Weekend – Day 3 – by @vysia
Recently, tikichris contributor Vysia Duffield had the opportunity to explore the Swiss city of Geneva. Invited to Switzerland along with a handful of other London-based bloggers to explore a few Swiss cities using the free to download Make My Switzerland app. Created by actual residents of the cities featured, the app lists hidden gems and places favoured by locals. Vysia reckons the app is great for people who like to venture “off the beaten path” when travelling. “Even better,” she says, the participating bloggers got to meet and explore their chosen cities “with the locals behind the recommendations and see it through their eyes”. Continue reading
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Tagged apps, Art, BARS, cocktails, Drink, Food, geneva, Geneva Weekend, hotels, hotles, make my switzerland, my switzerland, swiss, switzerland, Travel, Vysia Duffield
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Geneva Weekend – Day 2 – by @vysia
Recently, tikichris contributor Vysia Duffield had the opportunity to explore the Swiss city of Geneva. Invited to Switzerland along with a handful of other London-based bloggers to explore a few Swiss cities using the free to download Make My Switzerland app. Created by actual residents of the cities featured, the app lists hidden gems and places favoured by locals. Vysia reckons the app is great for people who like to venture “off the beaten path” when travelling. “Even better,” she says, the participating bloggers got to meet and explore their chosen cities “with the locals behind the recommendations and see it through their eyes”. Continue reading
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Tagged apps, Art, BARS, cocktails, Drink, Food, geneva, Geneva Weekend, hotels, hotles, make my switzerland, my switzerland, swiss, switzerland, Travel, Vysia Duffield
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Geneva Weekend – Day 1 – by @vysia
Recently, tikichris contributor Vysia Duffield had the opportunity to explore the Swiss city of Geneva. Invited to Switzerland along with a handful of other London-based bloggers to explore a few Swiss cities using the free to download Make My Switzerland app. Created by actual residents of the cities featured, the app lists hidden gems and places favoured by locals. Vysia reckons the app is great for people who like to venture “off the beaten path” when travelling. “Even better,” she says, the participating bloggers got to meet and explore their chosen cities “with the locals behind the recommendations and see it through their eyes”. Continue reading
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Tagged apps, Art, BARS, cocktails, Drink, Food, geneva, Geneva Weekend, hotels, hotles, make my switzerland, my switzerland, swiss, switzerland, Travel, Vysia Duffield
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Air Europa Launches New Route Between London and Montevideo (OneTravel)
Award-winning Latin American specialist airline, Air Europa, has launched a new route between London Gatwick and Aeropuerto de Carrasco in Montevideo, Uruguay. The route is serviced three times a week via Madrid-Barajas Airport and onboard an Airbus 330-200 aircraft with 299 passenger capacity including 24 business class seats. Continue reading
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Tagged Aeropuerto de Carrasco, air europa, air travel, gatwick airport, London, london gatwick, Madrid, montevideo, OneTravel, Travel, uruguay, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦
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Celebrate New Orleans Cuisine This August with COOLinary (OneTravel)
Entering its ninth year of celebrating one of America’s greatest dining scenes, COOLinary New Orleans returns to NOLA this August. During the entire month, diners can enjoy two and three course lunches for $20 and three course dinners for $35 or less. Continue reading
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Tagged COOLinary, COOLinary New Orleans, louisiana, new orleans, nola, OneTravel, restaurants, Travel
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Hot Concerts This August in Atlanta (CheapOair)
They don’t call it Hotlanta for nothing! And with a host of hit makers coming to the Georgia capital this August, the city is set to get even hotter. Continue reading
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Tagged atlanta, August 2013, Believe Tour, Bud Light Presents 50/50/1 Featuring Ludacris, center stage, Chastain Park, cheapoair, Cheech & Chong Cheech &Chong with War and Tower of Power, cheeck & chong, concerts, georgia, georgia dome, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, ludacris, music, No Shoes Nation Tour, Philips Arena, summer 2013, tabernacle, the loft, the melvins, The Melvins: 30th Anniversary Tour, tower of power, Travel, war
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New Science Gallery Planned for London (CheapOair)
A new science gallery has been announced for London with an aim to “generate and host dynamic exhibitions, events, performances and festivals” and bring “science, technology and health into dialogue with the arts” while “inspiring new thinking.” Continue reading
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Meet Mighty Mo and More at Atlanta’s Fabulous Fox Theatre (OneTravel)
Historic and cherished … and still packing ’em in, the “fabulous” Fox Theatre in Atlanta is a landmark of the Georgia capital and one of the state’s premiere venues for the best in cinema and live entertainment. Continue reading
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Tagged atlanta, film, fox theatre, georgia, midtown atlanta, Movies, music, OneTravel, restaurants, Travel
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Peru: Empire of Hidden Treasures
Wondering where your next overseas adventure will take you? Check out this brief yet epic clip (sponsored by PromPeru) for a tantalizing taste of all that Peru has to offer its growing number of visitors – whether you’re a down-n-dirty and intrepid … Continue reading
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Tagged Cuzco, Drink, Empire of Hidden Treasures, Food, hotels, Lake Titicaca, Lima, Macchu Picchu, marca peru, peru, Peru: Empire of Hidden Treasures, restaurants, south america, SPONSORED POST, the Amazon, Travel, Video
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Top Tips from Milan’s Best Bloggers (CheapOair)
Whether you’re hoping to mingle at some of the city’s coolest wine bars or to discover the latest trends in fashion before they hit the streets back home, getting the scoop on what’s hip and happening from Milan’s most active bloggers is a smart way to glean a bit of insider insight. Continue reading
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Tagged BARS, bloggers, Blogs, cheapoair, Drink, Food, Italy, La Signora Laura (Mrs Laura), Milan, milan blogs, milano, Ms. Adventures in Italy, my-milano.com, restaurants, Travel, wine, wine bars
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