Author Archives: tikichris

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.

The Golden Boy of Pye Corner (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-01-05 by tikichris

The Golden Boy of Pye Corner CheapOair, January 5, 2012 The Golden Boy of Pye Corner is a gold, life-size statue of a small boy. The effigy is located in the central London area known as the “City of London” … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: I Spy

Posted on 2012-01-05 by tikichris
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Vegan Food in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-01-04 by tikichris

Vegan Food in London CheapOair, January 3, 2012 Steak and kidney pie, jellied eels, roast beef, fish and chips – England probably isn’t the first place coming to mind when you think about vegetarian or vegan food. But London’s a … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Gimme Shelter

Posted on 2012-01-04 by tikichris
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Sneak Peek at the London 2012 Olympics Village (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-01-03 by tikichris

Sneak Peek at the London 2012 Olympics Village OneTravel, Jan 01, 2011 In only a matter of months now, 16,000 top ranked athletes from across the globe will arrive on flights to London for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. There will … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Shrine

Posted on 2012-01-03 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Friendship, Help, Advice

Posted on 2012-01-02 by tikichris
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Traditional Norwegian Smoked Salmon – from London? (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-01-02 by tikichris

Traditional Norwegian Smoked Salmon – from London? OneTravel, Dec 31, 2011 London probably isn’t the first place that springs to mind when you think about traditional Norwegian-style smoked salmon, but entrepreneur Ole Martin Hansen, proprietor of Hansen & Lydersen, is hoping … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: New Year

Posted on 2012-01-01 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Next

Posted on 2011-12-31 by tikichris
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The World’s Richest Square Mile: The City of London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-12-30 by tikichris

The World’s Richest Square Mile: The City of London CheapOair, December 30, 2011 The City of London’s centrality means it is close to a variety offamous London attractions, such as the foodie magnet Borough Market, the must-see Tower of London and leading art museum Tate … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: March of the Wooden Soldiers

Posted on 2011-12-30 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Everything You Could Ever Want

Posted on 2011-12-29 by tikichris
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Famous and Fashionable: Exploring London’s Bond Street (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-12-28 by tikichris

Famous and Fashionable: Exploring London’s Bond Street CheapOair, December 27, 2011 For a firsthand look at how London‘s wealthiest prefer to shop and to take a gander at what products the Royal Family deems appropriate for their purchases, head over to … Continue reading →

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Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-12-28 by tikichris

Where to Eat and Drink around London’s Covent Garden OneTravel, Dec 27, 2011 Covent Garden’s restaurants cater to the daily streams of shoppers and tourists, with several eateries conveniently lined along the piazza. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Where to Eat and Drink … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: £3.50 for the Festive

Posted on 2011-12-28 by tikichris
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What’s for Lunch? Roganic, Blandford Street (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-12-27 by tikichris

What’s for Lunch? Roganic, Blandford Street Londonist, December 20 at 11.30 am Featuring a regularly changing menu that’s mandatory  for anyone keen to taste a shining example of just how wonderful British cuisine can be, Roganic is located at 19 Blandford Street, … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Mulled – Spiced

Posted on 2011-12-27 by tikichris
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Falling Down? Exploring Historic London Bridge (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-12-26 by tikichris

Falling Down? Exploring Historic London Bridge CheapOair, December 23, 2011 Spanning the River Thames, London Bridge not only connects the City of London on the north with the South London area of Southwark on the river’s south bank, it also … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Mull

Posted on 2011-12-26 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Inside Cheer

Posted on 2011-12-25 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: He Knows When You’re Awake

Posted on 2011-12-24 by tikichris
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Experience Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-12-23 by tikichris

Experience Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London OneTravel, Dec 22, 2011 London‘s most beloved park, Hyde Park, becomes a Winter Wonderland this time of year with seasonal offerings ranging from a German style Christmas market, fun fair rides, the city’s … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Non Drop Nordics

Posted on 2011-12-23 by tikichris
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Is Korean food the next big thing for Britain? (Locally Sourced)

Posted on 2011-12-22 by tikichris

Is Korean food the next big thing for Britain? Locally Sourced, December 21, 2011 Kimchi, Bibimbap, Japchae. Do those words have you licking your lips or scratching your head? READ MY COMPLETE POST: Is Korean food the next big thing … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Out

Posted on 2011-12-22 by tikichris
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Exploring London’s Boroughs (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-12-21 by tikichris

Exploring London’s Boroughs OneTravel, Dec 20, 2011 Greater London is made up of 32 boroughs and one small anomaly known as the City of London. These 33 administrative areas can roughly be divided into inner and outer boroughs and include … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Camden Snowman

Posted on 2011-12-21 by tikichris
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Lego Christmas Tree at London St Pancras Station (CheapOair)

Posted on 2011-12-20 by tikichris

Lego Christmas Tree at London St Pancras Station CheapOair, December 20, 2011 A 12.2 metre tall (that’s more than 40 feet high!) Christmas tree made completely out of Lego bricks welcomes travelers as they zip in and out of the … Continue reading →

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London Spotlight: Park Lane (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-12-20 by tikichris

London Spotlight: Park Lane OneTravel, Dec 16, 2011 Located in glamorous Mayfair and just under a mile long, Park Lane runs along the eastern side of Hyde Park connecting Marble Arch on its northern end to Hyde Park Corner on its south.  … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: King of Diamonds, Six of Clubs

Posted on 2011-12-20 by tikichris
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Roganic? Wow! (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2011-12-19 by tikichris

Roganic? Wow! Great British Chefs, December 16, 2011 What’s small, has a life span of only two years, is 100% British and absolutely delicious … and appears to be thriving in the very heart of London’s urban chic Marylebone village? … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: £30 Trees, £40 Trees

Posted on 2011-12-19 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Christmas Shopping Heaven

Posted on 2011-12-18 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: Suck It

Posted on 2011-12-17 by tikichris
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