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About tikichris

Chris Osburn is the founder, administrator and editor of tikichris. In addition to blogging, he works as a freelance journalist, photographer, consultant and curator.

Sponsored Video: Rekorderlig Swedish School: How It All Began

Ever wish you were a little more Scandi? All things Scandinavian – and especially Swedish – seem to be as hip as ever in the UK these days. Indeed, there’s a fantastic little Swedish cafe – Cooper & Wolf – … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo and the Nokia 808 PureView

From the 27th of July to the last day of August, I dedicated my London Daily Photo series to trying out Nokia’s 808 PureView mobile. As a camera, this little baby packs a wallop and promises an exciting future for … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Whitechapel Racing

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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In the Rings with Ali Exhibition in East London Celebrates Muhammad Ali’s 70th Birthday (CheapOair)

A major exhibition to mark Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday is on now through the 30th of September at an east London gallery which features an amazing view of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium. Read my complete post at the the CheapOair blog.

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Noteworthy London Burgers (OneTravel)

Burger mania has swept the British capital in the beefiest of ways. Hardly an exhaustive list (and I’m sticking with only restaurants – not street vendors – for this particular write up), here’s a quick look at a few of … Continue reading

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Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2012 – Herzog & de Meuron with Ai Weiwei at Hyde Park (OneTravel)

Compared to past commissions, the 2012 pavilion is more subtle and has received considerable criticism for delivering less “wow” (and for its pool of water unintentionally drawing insects). Still, it’s a contemplative and restful place (and the bugs weren’t bad … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Heads Cocked

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Bus Stop

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Wish Tree

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Break

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Legacy

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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London Daily Photo: Park

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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Technical Hiccups? Hang in There with me Please!

Photo/Alfie Dennen Hey folks. I’m smack dab right in the middle of transferring tikichris.com from just another WordPress.com blog to my very own self hosted super-wow blog (sticking with the WordPress platform though as I have NO COMPLAINTS!). So what? … Continue reading

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The Future of Business Travel is Having the Right Digital Travel Companion. Do You Concur?

Viral video by ebuzzing With a strong focus on delivering innovative tools to make business travel easier, Concur is the world’s leading travel and expense management solution available on the market.  Say goodbye lost keys, flight details, paper itineraries and … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Here We Go

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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Warhol/Mauro at Halcyon Gallery, London (CheapOair)

On now at Halcyon Gallery in London is a unique exhibition combining rare and original work by pop art pioneer and icon, Andy Warhol, and Italian contemporary artist, Mauro Perucchetti. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

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William Morris Gallery Reopens in Walthamstow, North London (CheapOair)

Now having been transformed into a new world class destination and “international center of excellence” for the study of all things Morris, the childhood home of this famed polymath’s has reopened to the public as a gallery offering an unprecedented … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Duke Street Moves

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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Recipe: Pascal Aussignac’s Crushed Potato with Green Olives 

Another super easy recipe with just a few basic ingredients a la the Great British Chefs’ collection of vegetarian recipes – this one by Pascal Aussignac. And therein that simple phrase lies a bunch of brilliant reasons for me to give … Continue reading

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This Bright Field (Blue Tomato)

This Bright Field is a welcome addition to the East London dining scene. Sourcing British regional produce to create straightforward and prettily presented seasonal dishes, head chef Matt Casey (formerly of Koffman’s and The Whitechapel Gallery Dining Room) and his … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Enjoy Our Olympic Stadium Canal Terrace View

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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Wine of the Month: Blue Nun Rivaner Riesling

No really. It’s good. A very chilled bottle of this fruity German quencher is as easy on the palate as it is on the wallet. As an expat American, a sip of this the long established, and once wildly popular, … Continue reading

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London “Supperheroes” Unite for a Good Cause (OneTravel)

Supper clubs are as trendy and topical as anything in London at the moment, and for the next couple of months, they’re not only a fun way to meet people and have a great meal, but also a great opportunity … Continue reading

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Win a Free Case of Carling Beer + a Three Foot Limited Edition Graffiti Kings Print

Want a case of beer and a limited edition print made by the Graffiti Kings? Well, Carling wants to send one of my readers some free beer along with a specially commissioned three foot screen print on high quality canvas. … Continue reading

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Vinnie Nylon: POPTIMISM at High Roller Society

Another great show’s coming to High Roller Society: Vinnie Nylon: POPTIMISM High Roller Society 10 Palmers Road, E2 0SY 8 September – 7 October 2012 Vinnie Nylon has been involved in the street art and graffiti movement for over 25 … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Overlord

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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GOLA X TADO Exhibition at Boxpark

This looks like fun! Plus, there’ll be music and free drinks during the 6 September launch. The show will run through the month. GOLA X TADO Exhibition Launch Boxpark 2-4 Bethnal Green Road, E1 6GY Thursday 6 September, 6-9pm Complimentary … Continue reading

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Win a Free Pair of Weekend Tickets to The Ledge – Streetwear and Action Sport Trade Show

Sunday 2nd through Tuesday the 4th of September will see action sports and lifestyle trade show, The Ledge, return to Kensington Olympia. Although this will only be the show’s third season, it’s already gained huge interest from folks in the streetwear and … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Lord’s

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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Stories Beat Stuff: What Would You Give up for a Free Trip to New Zealand?

Tourism New Zealand is back with its Stories Beat Stuff campaign offering a chance to win two new experiences – Culture Kaboom and City Splendour – worth about $30,000 for you and three of your friends with you! The idea behind Stories … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Oxford Street

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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Perfect Summer Recipe: Paul Heathcote’s Couscous

Wow. Believe it or not both Kemey and I were free last night. Nowhere to go, nothing to do, no one to catch up with. Boring? Not at all! It was a refreshing break in our otherwise especially hectic (if … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Recycling

Taken with the Nokia 808 Pureview, the next breakthrough in photography featuring a 41 megapixel sensor camera with Carl Zeiss lens. More specs here.

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Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida is a Modernized UK/USA Mash-up (CheapOair)

Troilus and Cressida – Shakespeare’s epic wartime tragedy of love and disillusionment – gets a modern makeover in the current joint production of the play by the UK’s well established Royal Shakespeare Company and New York’s gritty and cutting edge, The … Continue reading

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