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Best Restaurants of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-11 by tikichris

There’s one list left in my Best of 2018 series, and it’s a doozy: best restaurants of the year! Continue reading →

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My Best of 2018 series rolls on with my recs on where to eat the tastiest pizzas in London and beyond. Pizzerias in Milan, Edinburgh, Frankfurt and Cleveland made the cut, with the Cleveland pizzerias particularly wowing my palate. Continue reading →

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Best Breakfasts and Brunches of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-04 by tikichris

Welcome back to the Best of 2018. Here’s a plateful of hearty recommendations for breaking fast in London and elsewhere, and in this case elsewhere means San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country, Dublin, Edinburgh, Milan and Hiroshima.
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Best Cafes of 2018

Posted on 2018-12-03 by tikichris

Excellent coffee is crucial, particularly when I’m travelling. Having comfortable places to drink it is a big deal too. So are competent and affable baristas. If you can throw in reliable WiFi and an outlet to keep my laptop and phone charged while I drink coffee, you’re golden. This list of three London espresso bars and six more in Chattanooga (Tennessee), Greenville (North Carolina), Köln, Liverpool, Pittsburgh, and Zurich met all my requirements and shined the brightest for me in 2018. Continue reading →

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Continental Canine | The UK

Posted on 2018-09-01 by Federica Carr

Across four countries, and hopping on an off six or seven trains, we reached our destination in one piece and without any issues, which is no mean feat. Continue reading →

Posted in Continental Canine, England, Italy, Pets, Travel | Tagged Continental Canine, dogs, england, Federica Carr, Italy, Lazio, pets, train travel, Travel, Travel with dogs, Travel with pets, UK | Leave a comment

Infographic | UK vs USA: Different Names for the Same Foods

Posted on 2017-08-22 by tikichris

This fun infographic does a great job summing up some of the most interesting differences. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, infographic, Shopping, Travel, USA | Tagged Food, infographic, Travel, UK, USA | Leave a comment

Catching Up: What Does Brexit Mean for Your Future Travel Plans? (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-10-06 by tikichris

Whatever comes of this and however you might feel about the decision, one thing’s still for sure: Brexit might be bad for international relations … but it’s been undeniably generous to American travelers looking to get more bang for their buck. Continue reading →

Posted in England, Going Places, London, Money, Northern Ireland, OneTravel, Scotland, Travel, Wales | Tagged Brexit, england, Going Places, London, money, OneTravel, scotland, Travel, UK | Leave a comment

Best Restaurants of 2015 (Excluding London)

Posted on 2015-12-20 by tikichris

The tikichris of 2015 series continues with a look at some of the most amazing restaurants I visited this year. Continue reading →

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A Guide to the Different Regions of England (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-01-11 by tikichris

Whether you’re seeking the bright lights of big city nights, a solitary hike across desolate moors, a quiet stay in a quaint village or a combination of something somewhere in between, here’s a brief rundown of England’s nine regions to … Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Travel | Tagged britain, cheapoair, east midlands, east of england, great britain, greater london, London, north east england, north west england, south east england, south west england, Travel, UK, united kingdom, west midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber | Leave a comment

Recipe: Monkfish Biryani

Posted on 2012-10-07 by tikichris

As mentioned last week, I had a lot of fun attending a recent Curry Club at pan Indian restaurant and lounge, Carom, in Soho. As I also wrote in last week’s post, I learned a great recipe for a tasty … Continue reading →

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Chobani Greek Yoghurt Launches in the UK

Posted on 2012-09-14 by tikichris

Greek yoghurt brand, Chobani, has launched in 200 Tescos throughout the UK. Fat free and with 14g of protein per serving, Chobani is the top selling yoghurt brand in the US and has raked in more than $1 billion over … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, Shopping | Tagged chobani, fat free, GREEK YOGHURT, hamdi ulukaya, launch, London, review, shepherd's gift foundation, UK, yoghurt | 6 Comments

British Design 1948–2012: Innovation in the Modern Age (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-08-01 by tikichris

British Design 1948-2012 features more than 300 design objects which all highlight significant moments in the history of British design and tell the story of how Britain continues to nurture artistic talent and be a world leader in creativity and … Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, Design, England, London, Travel | Tagged 20th century, britain, british design, british design 1948-2012, british design 1948-2012: innovation in the modern age, cheapoair, great britian, London, mid century modern, modern design, museum, review, UK, united kingdom | Leave a comment

Exploring Leith, the Port of Edinburgh (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-05-04 by tikichris

Visitors to this little slice of historic waterfront Scotland experience what might best be summed up as a microcosm of 21st century Britain. Exploring Leith, the Port of Edinburgh CheapOair, 3 May 2012

Posted in CheapOair, Food, Hotels, Restaurants, Scotland, Travel | Tagged cheapoair, edinburgh, leith, LEITH DOCKS, MALMAISON, PHOTO STORY, scotland, UK | 1 Comment

What is a Bank Holiday?

Posted on 2012-03-14 by tikichris

What is a Bank Holiday? OneTravel, Mar 14, 2012 Bank holidays tend to fall on Mondays, giving people an extended weekend. They often coincide with a festive occasion with plenty of special events (often free to the public) happening across … Continue reading →

Posted in England, London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged bank holidays, days off, england, London, long weekends, OneTravel, UK, united kingdom | Leave a comment

Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-02-23 by tikichris

Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee OneTravel, Feb 23, 2012 Doing the same thing (whatever that may be) for 60 years is a pretty big deal, and with respect to being a British monarch, it’s something that’s only been achieved once … Continue reading →

Posted in England, London, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged britain, DIAMOND JUBILEE, england, great britain, JUNE 2012, London, OneTravel, QEII, QUEEN ELIZA, QUEEN ELIZABETH II, summer, Travel, UK, united kingdom | Leave a comment

National Trust Sites in and Around London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-12-08 by tikichris

National Trust Sites in and Around London CheapOair, December 08, 2011 Within the Greater London area, there are eight National Trust sites. All are worth visiting. Here’s a list of these treasured properties along with the Trust’s description of them … Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Travel | Tagged cheapoair, england, HISTORIC PLACES, London, national trust, Travel, UK, united kingdom | 3 Comments

Photo Story: Leith Docks (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2011-12-02 by tikichris

Photo Story: Leith Docks Urban Travel Blog, Dec 1st, 2011 Edinburgh’s port, Leith, offers visitors to this little slice of waterfront Scotland a microcosm of 21st century Britain. Post-industrial, mixed use, but largely residential with lots and lots of restaurants, pubs … Continue reading →

Posted in Hotels, Photography, Scotland, Travel, Urban Travel Blog | Tagged edinburgh, leith, LEITH DOCKS, MALMAISON, PHOTO ESSAY, PHOTO STORY, Photography, scotland, street photography, UK, urban travel blog | 1 Comment

Understanding British Currency (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-11-03 by tikichris

Understanding British Currency CheapOair, November 03, 2011 Your first flight to London and the United Kingdom means you need to do some planning, it’s a really good idea to take a moment before you go to get familiar with the local currency … Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Shopping, Travel | Tagged £, britain, british sterling, cheapoair, currency, england, great britain, London, money, pounds, UK, united kingdom | 1 Comment

What’s in a Postcode? (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-10-07 by tikichris

What’s in a Postcode? CheapOair, October 07, 2011 Soon into conducting the research for any British vacation after booking London flights, you’ll most certainly come across the UK’s strange letter-number combinations attached to the end of many street addresses. EC1, SW7, … Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, England, London, Travel | Tagged cheapoair, england, London, postcodes, UK, united kingdom | 2 Comments

Chocolate Week Returns to London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-10-07 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Returns to London OneTravel, Oct 06, 2011 Voted the UK’s favourite themed week (and with good reason!), the beloved and yummy Chocolate Week returns for another decadently delicious seven days dedicated to all things chocolate. READ MY COMPLETE … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged chocolate, chocolate unwrapped, chocolate week, chocolatiers, england, London, OneTravel, UK | Leave a comment

Chocolate Week Starts 10th October 2011 (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2011-10-06 by tikichris

Chocolate Week Starts 10th October 2011 Great British Chefs, 6 October 2011 It’s that time again! Time for the UK’s favourite and most decadently delicious weeks of the year – Chocolate Week. From Monday 10th October to Sunday 16th October 2011, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Great British Chefs, London, Restaurants | Tagged chefs, chocolate, chocolate unwrapped, chocolate week, chocolatiers, england, GREAT BRITISH CHEFS, London, UK | Leave a comment

British Road Trip? I’d Love to!

Posted on 2010-11-11 by tikichris

The longer I live in Britain the more I realize there’s a lot of this country that I’ve yet to see. I think I’ve done a pretty good job getting out and about to get an idea of what it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in England, London, Travel | Tagged britain, car hire, driving, england, great britain, London, rental car, UK | 2 Comments

Lloyds TSB Photography Weather Competition

Posted on 2010-08-24 by tikichris

Got a good shot that you think is representative of our dear island nation’s erratic weather? It could land you £10,000! Lloyds TSB is running a competition to find the best amateur photographer of British weather. Hot lazy days maybe … Continue reading →

Posted in England, London, Photography | Tagged amateur photography, britain, british weather, Lloyds TSB, Lloyds TSB Photography Weather Competition, London, Photography, photography competition, Photography Weather Competition, UK, weather | 4 Comments

John Fowler Holiday Parks

Posted on 2010-04-16 by tikichris

Cornwall photo by Brron With the “chaos” of a volcanic ash cloud drifting in from Iceland, one more reason to stay in the UK for your next holiday has been added to a seemingly ever increasing list of potential holiday hassles. … Continue reading →

Posted in England, Travel | Tagged cornish coast, cornwall, devon, england, holiday parks, john fowler holiday parks, somerset, UK, west country | 2 Comments

A Massively Meaty Breakfast Visit from the Virtual Farmers Market (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-02-28 by tikichris

A Massively Meaty Breakfast Visit from the Virtual Farmers Market Londonist, February 28, 2010 1:38 PM Marcus Carter, cofounder of the Virtual Farmer’s Market, kindly dropped by Londonist HQ on Friday to deliver a complementary sample of his online shopping … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, London | Tagged breakfast, delivery, farmers market, London, Londonist, sillfield farm, UK, virtual farmers market | Leave a comment

Hey Police! Don’t Make Photographers the Enemy!

Posted on 2010-02-22 by tikichris

There’s been growing news and social media coverage over the past several months about a frightening trend occurring in the UK. People merely taking photographs in public are coming under pressure from police who suspect these photographers of using their … Continue reading →