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Good Stuff #80 | Welcome Italia
Good Stuff and lots of it! This latest list of fine things to sip and savour comes from contributor Judith Schrut, recently invited to London’s Welcome Italia Food Festival. Enjoy. Italy in London! Who could ask for more? Not I, … Continue reading
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Henry Jeffreys about His New Book: The Home Bar | #TCTalks Episode 39
For episode 39 of tikichris Talks, I chat with drinks writer Henry Jeffreys at the celebrated Dukes Bar in St James’s. Henry talks about his new book, The Home Bar, and offers tips on how to create your own bar at home. Continue reading
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Henry Jeffreys about His New Book: The Home Bar | #TCTalks Episode 39
For episode 39 of tikichris Talks, I chat with drinks writer Henry Jeffreys at the celebrated Dukes Bar in St James’s. Henry talks about his new book, The Home Bar, and offers tips on how to create your own bar at home. Continue reading
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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | Index
I hope you enjoyed reading about the team up with this year’s Tequila and Mezcal Fest and that you were able to take advantage of the deep discount for ticket and some of the prizes offered to tikichris readers. Continue reading
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Learning to Cook (City AM)
The Cook Islands is a nation comprising 15 small islands sprinkled across a patch of the South Pacific, roughly halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand. As remote as they are spectacular, the collection of islands is reminiscent of Hawaii before its mid-century tourism-boom, and though the largest of its islands is today ringed by boutique hotels, much of the country is untouched and feels wildly tropical. Continue reading
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Discussing Fact and Fiction with Historian Kevin Duffus | Blackbeard’s Wake | #TCTalks Episode 38
Another tie in with the Blackbeard’s Wake miniseries on my blog, Episode 28 of tikichris Talks finds me in conversation with research historian, author and documentary filmmaker Kevin Duffus. Kevin is perhaps best known as an expert on Blackbeard and for his deeply researched attempts to separate fact from fiction as it pertains to the story of this legendary pirate. Continue reading
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7 Tips for Eeking Out a Bit of Fun When You Travel for Business (Miles Away)
Do you have some work-related travel coming up that has you wondering if you’ll be able to see more than the airport, your hotel and the boardroom? Getting beyond the beige to experience a touch of local color while earning your livelihood isn’t always easy, but it’s usually not impossible. Continue reading
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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | What to Drink at the Fest!
I had so much fun last night sampling my way across three floors full of nearly 40 tequila and mezcal producers. Located in Bargehouse (next to OXO Tower), the fest continues today and tomorrow (Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October). If you’re looking for something tasty to get up to this weekend, keep this fifth iteration of Europe’s biggest agave extravaganza in mind – and be sure to use my TIKICHRIS discount code to save 20% when booking your tickets online. Continue reading
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Why Gen Xers Will Fall in Love with These 6 Awesome Destinations! (Going Places)
We gave Gen Xers and their interests some thought and came up with this list of six perfect getaways for a maturing but still youthful set of savvy travelers. Continue reading
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Getaways to Truly Get Away: Here Are 9 of the Most Laid-Back Cities to Visit Around the World (Miles Away)
Take a look at our list of cities around the world that are fun and worth visiting – no hectic itineraries needed! Continue reading
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Blackbeard’s Wake | Weighing Anchor
Hey folks. I’m weighing anchor and sailing on to cover other topics, but I hope you enjoyed reading about my Blackbeard-based tour of the Carolina and Georgia coast and that you had a chance to listen to my two related podcast episodes. Continue reading
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Tagged #Blackbeard300, #TCBlackbeard300, blackbeard, Blackbeard's Wake, cars, Charleston, Charleston South Carolina, georgia, good cause, Greenville, Greenville North Carolina, Hertz, Hertz Car Hire, history, Hurricane Florence, North Carolina, Ocracoke, Ocracoke Island, Outer Banks, Pirates, road trip, Roadtrip, Savannah, Savannah Georgia, South Carolina, Travel, USA
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Savannah, Georgia | Blackbeard’s Wake
Direct links between Blackbeard and Savannah are scarce, tenuous and not well documented. However, it’s as swashbuckling a city as ever you’ll come by. Plus, when initially planning my trip, I had hoped to shove off from to explore Georgia island that bears the pirate’s name. Continue reading
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Discussing Fact and Fiction with Historian Kevin Duffus | Blackbeard’s Wake | #TCTalks Episode 38
Another tie in with the Blackbeard’s Wake miniseries on my blog, Episode 28 of tikichris Talks finds me in conversation with research historian, author and documentary filmmaker Kevin Duffus. Continue reading
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Tagged #Blackbeard300, #TCBlackbeard300, #TCTalks, blackbeard, Blackbeard's Wake, books, history, interview, Kevin Duffus, North Carolina, Ocracoke, Ocracoke Island, Outer Banks, Pirates, PODCAST, road trip, Roadtrip, tikichris talks, Travel, USA
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Win Free Parking at Glasgow or Gatwick Airport with Airport Park and Ride
Planning to fly out of Gatwick or Glasgow anytime in the next year? I’ve teamed up with Airport Park and Ride to make your travels easier and cheaper with up to two weeks of free parking at either of these airports. Continue reading
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Ocracoke Historian Philip Howard | Blackbeard’s Wake | #TCTalks Episode 37
Episode 37 of tikichris Talks is a tie in with the Blackbeard’s Wake miniseries on my blog. It features an interview with Ocracoke Island historian, Philip Howard. Philip is the eighth-generation descendant of William Howard – the fourth and last colonial owner of Ocracoke who before that allegedly served as quartermaster for the infamous pirate Blackbeard. Continue reading
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Charleston, South Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake
I learned about Blackbeard’s blockade and all sorts of local lore during a guided tour with captivating storyteller Eric Lavender of Charleston Pirate Tours. As informative and insightful as he was hilarious in his deadpan delivery, roaming around some the city’s most historic and beautiful streets with Eric in his full pirate garb was a great way to spend a morning – and an activity I’d recommend to anyone visiting Charleston. Continue reading
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10 Places Worth Visiting for the Fall Foliage in America – NOT in New England! (Miles Away)
Yes, of course, New England is undeniably beautiful during fall; however, the region doesn’t hold the patent on fall foliage. There are loads of other areas of the U.S. where Mother Nature puts on a fiery festival to admire before winter sets in. Continue reading
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Ocracoke Historian Philip Howard | Blackbeard’s Wake | #TCTalks Episode 37
Episode 37 of tikichris Talks is a tie in with the Blackbeard’s Wake miniseries on my blog. It features an interview with Ocracoke Island historian, Philip Howard. Philip is the eighth-generation descendant of William Howard – the fourth and last colonial owner of Ocracoke who before that allegedly served as quartermaster for the infamous pirate Blackbeard. Continue reading
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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | Comida to Crave
The Tequila & Mezcal Fest will be here soon and I’ve got a sneak peek of what to eat when you go. The biggest agave extravaganza in Europe isn’t only an opportunity to drink premium Mexican spirits in a festive … Continue reading
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Ocracoke, North Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake
From Greenville, I made for the Outer Banks, specifically to the island of Ocracoke, where Blackbeard’s legacy seemed to hang in the air like Spanish moss on a live oak. Continue reading
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Greenville, North Carolina | Blackbeard’s Wake
As much as I savoured reacquainting myself with such a tasty town, I was primarily there to take a peek into the East Carolina University lab where artefacts from Blackbeard’s sunken flagship are being preserved and studied for a more accurate record of North Carolina’s coastal heritage. Continue reading
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In Blackbeard’s Wake
Ahoy, y’all! I’m back in London and starting to sift through the notes from my latest road trip. This one was along the US Atlantic coast of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia on the trail of fact and fiction pertaining to one of the world’s most notorious pirates: Blackbeard. Continue reading
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Win a Bottle of Patron Reposado Tequila
Love tequila? My team up with Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 just got a lot tastier with this competition offering the chance for one tikichris reader to win a bottle of some of Mexico’s best: Patron Reposado. Continue reading
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Must Eat Mexico City (Going Places)
What happens when one of the world’s most delicious cuisines meets one of the world’s most dynamic megacities? Damas y Caballeros, welcome to Mexico City! We hope you’ve brought your appetite. This expansive capital city is a cultural and culinary hub that’s as exciting a foodie frontier to explore as anywhere in the world. Continue reading
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3 Tips on Booking the Right London Hotel for You
Planning a visit to London and wondering which part of town will be your ideal base? Continue reading
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London Art Openings | Impressionists: From Manet to Cezanne
Courtauld Impressionists: From Manet to Cézanne at the National Gallery showcases 40 Impressionist masterpieces, most of which are on loan from the Courtauld Gallery, which is currently closed as part of a major transformation. Continue reading
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Jose Pizarro | All Consumed Episode 3 | #TCTalks Episode 36
For this episode of tikichris Talks I’m sharing the third and episode of All Consumed, a podcast that I coproduce with fellow food, drink and travel writer Neil Davey. It features an in depth discussion with Chef Jose Pizarro. Continue reading
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Jose Pizarro | All Consumed Episode 3 | #TCTalks Episode 36
For this episode of tikichris Talks I’m sharing the third and episode of All Consumed, a podcast that I coproduce with fellow food, drink and travel writer Neil Davey. It features an in depth discussion with Chef Jose Pizarro. Continue reading
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Win Tickets to the Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018
Coming to London the first weekend of October for its fifth anniversary is the Tequila & Mezcal Fest – the biggest agave extravaganza in Europe. As part of my team up with Teq Fest, I’ve set aside a pair of day tickets to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading
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The Secrets of Successful Solo Travelers (Going Places)
For the uninitiated, the idea of travel by one’s self can seem daunting. But those with experience traveling on their own are well aware that it often can lead to life affirming adventures and the happiest of memories. Achieving success as a solo traveler starts with identifying why you’re going it alone and what you want to get out of your time away. Continue reading
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Best of the Fests | Long Road Country and Americana Festival
Top country and Americana stars are lining up for the inaugural Long Road Country, Americana and Roots Festival. Old and New World traditions will unite in the grand surrounds of Stanford Hall in Leicestershire. Continue reading
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Continental Canine | Conclusion
Federica Carr returns to London with sidekick Amber ready to share some final thoughts about their adventures riding the trains across Europe. Continue reading
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Continental Canine | Italy, Finally!
We arrived in Milano – once again on time – on a warm, still, early August morning. The thin light of dawn was peering through the glass domed roof of Milano Centrale as Amber very happily walked off the Thello and onward, sniffing and wagging. I felt a conscious happiness sweeping through me, because we were finally in Italy and things felt different, familiar and safe in a way I can’t fully explain. Continue reading
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Green Means GO! Here’s a Look at Europe’s Best Road Trips (Miles Away)
Here’s our look at nine countries with some of Europe’s best road trips – all worth checking out from behind the wheel on your next vacation! Continue reading
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Continental Canine | Swiftly Through Paris and Zurich
Amber was happy to get off the taxi and go for a sniff as well as a much welcome toilet break. We had just over an hour to kill before our TGV and a good chunk of it was taken by queuing at the ticket office to buy Amber’s pass. On continental trains dogs over 10kg and/ or on a lead (as opposed to in a crate) have to pay a fee, usually 50% of a standard second class ticket fare). Continue reading
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