Monthly Archives: November 2011

Free Lunch “Feeding the 5000” at Trafalgar Square Highlights Food Wastage (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2011-11-18 by tikichris

Free Lunch “Feeding the 5000” at Trafalgar Square Highlights Food Wastage Great British Chefs, 18 November 2011 From noon to 2pm today at Trafalgar Square, Feeding the 5000 with the support of the Mayor of London and in partnership with FareShare, FoodCycle, Love Food Hate … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Night, River

Posted on 2011-11-18 by tikichris
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Heathrow Express (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-11-17 by tikichris

Heathrow Express CheapOair, November 17, 2011 Heathrow Express is the fastest and most convenient way to get to and from London Heathrow Airport and Central London. With no traffic jams, taxi queues, or multiple stops to slow you down, you (along … Continue reading →

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London Food & Drink News: 17 November 2011 (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-17 by tikichris

London Food & Drink News: 17 November 2011 Londonist, November 17, 2011 at 16:00 pm Korean restaurants, aperativi e cicchetti, free hummus and the striking similarities between cocktails and fragrances … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Morden

Posted on 2011-11-17 by tikichris
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Foraging, Mark Hix and Whisky (Locally Sourced)

Posted on 2011-11-16 by tikichris

Foraging, Mark Hix and Whisky  Locally Sourced, November 15, 2011 The idea behind our expedition was to get us city slickers close ‘to the wild seas of Skye, where Talisker is made, without leaving our Southern shores’. And it was … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: In the Spotlight

Posted on 2011-11-16 by tikichris
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Tequila in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-11-15 by tikichris

Tequila in London CheapOair, November 15, 2011 … here’s a roundup of a few Mexican restaurants with bars specializing in serving quality tequila (the good stuff that won’t leave you with a headache the next morning) … READ MY COMPLETE … Continue reading →

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See Africa Differently (1000heads)

Posted on 2011-11-15 by tikichris

See Africa Differently Written by Claire Dikecoglu, Photographs by Chris Osburn 1000heads, Monday, November 14th, 2011 The aim of See Africa Differently is to change perceptions about Africa and help the world find out about all the great news coming from … Continue reading →

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What’s for Lunch? ICN Gallery, Leonard Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-15 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? ICN Gallery, Leonard Street Londonist, November 15, 2011 at 11:30 am Simple, to the point, tasty and cheap: a five quid bento box lunch with tagalong miso soup from ICN Gallery makes a lot of sense if … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Meat and Cheese

Posted on 2011-11-15 by tikichris
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BlablaCar Introduces Campus Carpooling Service

Posted on 2011-11-14 by tikichris

BlablaCar is a carpooling service that connects drivers with other folks looking for a lift in the same direction. It’s free to join at BlablaCar.com, and once you’ve registered (and it only takes about a minute to do so) you can … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Morning Reflections

Posted on 2011-11-14 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Standards

Posted on 2011-11-13 by tikichris
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Good Stuff

Posted on 2011-11-12 by tikichris

Lots of good stuff going on here in the world of tikichris  these days … and I hope y’all have had or will find the chance to peruse my online content for what I’ve been up to.  Beyond everything I … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Breakfast at The Grand

Posted on 2011-11-12 by tikichris
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Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-11-11 by tikichris

Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree CheapOair, November 11, 2011 The Trafalgar Square Christmas Tree is the name for the famous Christmas tree donated to the people of London by the city of Oslo each year since 1947.   The tree is prominently displayed in … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Remembrance

Posted on 2011-11-11 by tikichris
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Where to See Christmas Lights in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-11-10 by tikichris

Where to See Christmas Lights in London  CheapOair, November 10, 2011 Tis the season to shop, feast, catch up with old friends and family, travel home or to new destinations and to see pretty sparkly lights and fantastic seasonal displays. … Continue reading →

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London Food & Drink News: 10 November 2011 (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-10 by tikichris

London Food & Drink News: 10 November 2011 Londonist, November 10 at 16:00 pm It’s all supper clubs, VIP seafood bars, birthday bashes and baking labs this week. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: 10 November 2011

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What Would You Trade for a Free Trip to New Zealand?

Posted on 2011-11-10 by tikichris

Tourism New Zealand has a competition going on called Stories Beat Stuff which offers the chance to win a two week expenses paid “experience” in New Zealand. The idea behind Stories Beat Stuff is that you have to “trade to win” the … Continue reading →

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A look inside Nigeria’s floating slum (CNN.com)

Posted on 2011-11-10 by tikichris

A look inside Nigeria’s floating slum CNN.com, November 9, 2011 Osburn says that it’s a dangerous place to go without a trusted guide. “This is not a place to explore alone, however street savvy you are,” he said. CHECK OUT … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: The Royal British …

Posted on 2011-11-10 by tikichris
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What’s for Lunch? Pilpel, Paternoster Square (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-09 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Pilpel, Paternoster Square Londonist, November  9, 2011 at 11:30 am ‘Sufficiently cruncy on the outside and fluffy on the inside’ falafel stuffed amply into a pita at a decent price: pleased we were to sample the chickpea creations … Continue reading →

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London is Your Oyster when You Know Your Transport Options (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-11-09 by tikichris

London is Your Oyster when You Know Your Transport Options OneTravel, Nov 08, 2011 Using an Oyster Card is the fastest, most convenient and most cost effective way to pay for single journeys on London’s busses, DLR, trams, London Overground … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Vacuum

Posted on 2011-11-09 by tikichris
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Win a Free Bottle of Talisker Whisky at Boat-Naming Ceremony Tomorrow (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-08 by tikichris

Win a Free Bottle of Talisker Whisky at Boat-Naming Ceremony Tomorrow Londonist, November 8, 2011 at 16:00 pm Talisker 10-year-old giveaway at St Katharine Docks boat-naming ceremony for the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, Wednesday 9 November, 1.15pm. READ THE COMPLETE POST: Win a Free … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Hackney Marshes

Posted on 2011-11-08 by tikichris
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A Visit to Innocent Drinks’ Fruit Towers (Locally Sourced)

Posted on 2011-11-07 by tikichris

A Visit to Innocent Drinks’ Fruit Towers Locally Sourced, November 7, 2011 What does it mean when Innocent Drinks offers you an ‘exclusive Golden Ticket’ to their annual Innocent AGM (‘a grown-up meeting’)? Aside from spending a Saturday drinking lots … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Well Beaten

Posted on 2011-11-07 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Rise

Posted on 2011-11-06 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Crossing

Posted on 2011-11-05 by tikichris
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London Gallery Hop: 4 November 2011 (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-04 by tikichris

London Gallery Hop: 4 November 2011 Londonist, November 4, 2011 at 14:30 pm This week’s round up of gallery offerings around town (although it’s especially East London-y this time round) … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Gallery Hop: 4 November … Continue reading →

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London’s Marble Arch (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-11-04 by tikichris

London’s Marble Arch OneTravel, Nov 04, 2011 The 269 feet tall Marble Arch is the impressive focal point of a large traffic island where three of London’s most iconic streets meet. READ MY COMPLETE POST: London’s Marble Arch

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Street Market Focus: Broadway Market (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-11-04 by tikichris

Street Market Focus: Broadway Market CheapOair, November 04, 2011 It’s hard to think of somewhere in London that’s more hip, happening and delicious than Broadway Market. There’s a great variety of vendors selling everything from German-style sausages to burgers right off the … Continue reading →

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