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Tabun Kitchen, Soho

Posted on 2017-04-02 by tikichris

Tabun Kitchen serves “Jerusalem home cooking” from a comfortable Soho nook on Berwick Street. I had a satisfying lunch there recently and thought I’d pass the word on about it. Continue reading →

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Get Five Free Lunches in London with MealPal

Posted on 2017-03-28 by tikichris

For a limited time, I’ve teamed up with MealPal to offer readers five free lunches. Continue reading →

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Bloggers, Make Money with blogfoster UK

Posted on 2017-03-22 by tikichris

Make money blogging with newly launched blogfoster UK. Continue reading →

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Lunch at Tostado

Posted on 2017-03-10 by tikichris

Blink and you’ll miss it (and miss out) – tiny Tostado in Soho offers Ecuadorian fare at a fair price and with a warm Latin welcome. Continue reading →

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Mister Lasagna, Rupert Street, Soho

Posted on 2017-03-08 by tikichris

Mister Lasagna serves (as you might have surmised already) fresh made lasagna, with a varied range of this popular Italian oven treat on offer alongside an assortment of fresh pastas dishes, snacks and desserts. Continue reading →

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Lucy Watson Raises Money for PETA with Leetchi.com | #LWfundraiser

Posted on 2017-02-26 by tikichris

Lucy Watson’s passion for animal rights is well known. She’s been closely involved in PETA for quite some time. But this is the first time she has proactively fundraised for the charity. In a campaign video filmed in her home, she explains why she wants to get more “hands-on” in the fight against animal cruelty. Continue reading →

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London Meet MealPal and Get a Week’s Worth of Lunches for Free

Posted on 2017-02-20 by tikichris

Super popular American lunch app – MealPal – has launched in London. Through the app, you can reserve quick pickup lunches for less than £5 per meal at a time and place convenient for you. But before you get all excited about that, check out this opportunity to give the app spin with a week’s worth of free lunches with no obligation to continue after that. Continue reading →

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CookeryBox: Online Low-Cost Recipe Cookbook from Voucherbox

Posted on 2017-02-08 by tikichris

Voucherbox has published a free online cookbook featuring “22 scrumptious low-cost recipes from your favourite bloggers,” including one from me. Continue reading →

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Leetchi.com | What’s in Your Money Pot? Thanks!

Posted on 2017-02-04 by tikichris

Thanks for reading my series about Leetchi.com and how the platform offers a safe and easy way to raise money online for a wide range of events and activities. Continue reading →

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Leetchi.com | What’s in Your Money Pot? Birthday Party!

Posted on 2017-01-28 by tikichris

Raising funds for a big party or a special gift? Leetchi.com is the ideal platform for group giving. With Leetchi, collecting money online has never been easier, safer or more manageable. Happy birthday? You betcha! Continue reading →

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Leetchi.com | What’s in Your Money Pot? A Good Cause.

Posted on 2017-01-23 by tikichris

Looking for a way to raise funds for your favourite nonprofit, community project or charity? Leetchi.com is a smart, safe and easy way to collect money online for your worthy cause. Continue reading →

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Leetchi.com | What’s in Your Money Pot? Group Holiday!

Posted on 2017-01-14 by tikichris

One smart idea for putting Leetchi to work for you is to use the platform to raise money for a group trip. With Leetchi as your interface you can avoid pesky IOU situations while monitoring progress, encouraging participation and sharing motivation about the good times to come. Continue reading →

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Infographic: When is the Best Time to Book a Flight?

Posted on 2017-01-11 by tikichris

The travel wise folks at Opodo have dipped into their 2016 average flight price database on return flights from the UK to answer to the age old question: when is the best time to book your flight? Continue reading →

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Leetchi.com | What’s in Your Money Pot?

Posted on 2017-01-08 by tikichris

Leetchi money pots offer an easy and secure way to collect money for groups. Over the next few weeks, I’ll share a few of the most popular reasons people are coming together for crowdfunding and how Leetchi helps them save time and energy while making the process fun and engaging. Continue reading →

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Best of the Best of 2016

Posted on 2016-12-16 by tikichris

I hope you enjoyed reading my Best of 2016 series and that the posts may assist you in having more fun, saving more money and making more of your time than you would have otherwise. Continue reading →

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Best Cheap Eats in London of 2016

Posted on 2016-12-16 by tikichris

No joke. It is still possible (if slightly less likely than this time last year) to eat well with only a fiver to spend. And not only in the hinterland! Three of the six establishments listed below as my preferred cheap eats are in Zone 1 and extremely easy to access. The other three? Hello Waltham Forest, you big gorgeous borough full of yummy East London treats of reasonable price and generous proportion. Continue reading →

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Crossing a Border for a Bargain (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-10-10 by tikichris

If you’re thinking about taking such a cross-border trip, make sure you’re aware of any limits on quantity of purchases or outright restrictions on buying certain things. Continue reading →

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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 →

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The Best Foreign Cities for Every Kind of Shopper (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-08-25 by tikichris

For your next vacation, why not merge your shopping list with your bucket list? Plan your next trip abroad to one of the world’s best cities for shopping. Continue reading →

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How to Plan an Affordable Destination Wedding (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-08-15 by tikichris

When it comes down to tying the knot, cost is always a major factor. Throw in the fantasy of having a destination wedding, and couples may have to face a bloated wedding budget. But does saying “I do” in a beautiful locale have to be out of reach? Continue reading →

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4 Secrets to a Cheaper European Summer Vacation (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-07-29 by tikichris

If you’re gearing up for a last minute trip (or thinking about next year’s travel plans), have a look at this quartet of tips on how to make the most of a summer vacation in Europe…while spending the least amount of money. Continue reading →

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Most Affordable Places to Visit Each Month of the Year (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-07-16 by tikichris

From January to December, we’ve got your travel destinations covered. A few of these recommendations may actually surprise you! Continue reading →

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More Fizz, Fewer Bottles with SodaStream

Posted on 2016-07-15 by tikichris

SodaStream invited me to take the Plastic Bottle Challenge and use one of its automatic sparkling water makers in an effort to cut back on buying bottle water. The results so far have been a sparkling success! I grew up … Continue reading →

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How To Save Money On Food When You Are On The Go

Posted on 2016-05-31 by tikichris

When we say travelling the first thing that comes to our mind is food. What are we going to eat? Where are we going to eat? Will the food taste good? Ahaaa… the list is endless! Yes, we have a number of questions. But something that strikes our mind frequently is will the food cost us more? People cannot afford to pay more on food, especially when travelling. Continue reading →

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How to See the World’s Most Expensive City for Just $50 a Day (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-03-15 by tikichris

The tiny Southeast Asian city-state of Singapore has just been named the world’s most expensive city in a new report. Ouch? Definitely not! It might be costly to live there, but for out-of-towners, Singapore can be a very affordable destination. Continue reading →

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#TravelexTourist for a Day

Posted on 2016-01-27 by tikichris

Travelex, the foreign currency experts, got in touch recently to see if I’d like one of its Multi-Currency Cash Passport cards pre-loaded with $150 for a day out in London. Continue reading →

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Best of the Best of 2015

Posted on 2015-12-28 by tikichris

I hope that in some small way my 2015 blogging helped you have more fun, discover something amazing, save some money or otherwise make more of your time than you might have otherwise. Continue reading →

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Best Cheap Eats in London of 2015

Posted on 2015-12-23 by tikichris

A good (or even mediocre) meal for £5 or under is becoming less and less likely these days – but it still can be found. Here’s a look at five of London’s tastiest cheap eats priced at or less than a fi Continue reading →

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L&Q Round Table: Is Shared Ownership a Viable Option?

Posted on 2015-09-30 by tikichris

Is shared ownership ideal or the perfect solution for anyone’s housing needs? No. But neither is the London housing market ideal, and everybody’s got a different story when it comes to making a living and finding a home. Obviously, loads of research needs to go into any search for housing – no matter what you’re situation is or your hopes may be. But don’t gloss over anything you come across related to shared ownership, it might turn out to be just right for you or someone you know. Continue reading →

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Infographic: European Food Guide

Posted on 2015-09-25 by tikichris

Hungry? You will be after having a look at this super nifty infographic put together by the folks at CurrencyFair, the world’s first online person-to-person foreign exchange marketplace, to help you decide what delicacies you should spend your money on … Continue reading →

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Holiday Like a Local in London (Urban Travel Blog)

Posted on 2015-08-25 by tikichris

A video posted by Chris Osburn (@chrisosburn) on Aug 21, 2015 at 5:27am PDT Urban Travel Blog and Skrill online payment system have teamed up to show folks how to “Holiday Like a Local” in some of the world’s most … Continue reading →

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1 Way to Save Big While Visiting Lisbon (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-07-10 by tikichris

Not my first time exploring Portugal’s steeply sloped and indubitably sunny riverside capital and I sincerely hope it won’t be my last – but a recent weekend break in Lisbon turned out to be a brilliant way to spend a … Continue reading →

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Jason Manford on Call Centre Frustrations #TodayIwill

Posted on 2015-06-12 by tikichris

Barclaycard has created five videos featuring snippets from the stand-up routine of the comedian Jason Manford sharing hilarious observations about all those pesky money/payment situations we find ourselves in too often these days. Continue reading →

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You’re Saving When You Shop Online with VoucherBin, Right?

Posted on 2015-05-12 by tikichris

I wish I’d known about VoucherBin ages ago – for all the renovations we’ve undertaken but also for all sorts of other more every day sorts of situations. Better late than never I suppose. I’m certainly glad I’m now in the know about the site. Continue reading →

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Spending Too Much on London Public Transport? Save with CommuterClub!

Posted on 2014-12-10 by tikichris

More than two million Londoners pay too much for their commutes. Sure, annual travelcards might offer descent discounts, yet they can cost thousands of pounds upfront, and are thus still beyond the reach of many people. But check it out! I’ve discovered an affordable way to tap into annual travelcard savings with minimal commitment and minus the pain of paying for it all at once. Keep reading to find out about the substantial savings offered by CommuterClub and the special discount promo code exclusively available to my readers. Continue reading →

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