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

London Daily Photo: Well Beaten

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London Daily Photo: Rise

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London Daily Photo: Crossing

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London Gallery Hop: 4 November 2011 (Londonist)

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)

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)

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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London Daily Photo: Broken Circle

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London Food & Drink News: 3 November 2011 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 3 November 2011 Londonist, November 3, 2011 at 15:30 pm A strong contender for best breakfast in London, Beaujolais Cru with festive season lights, a re-vamp of an ancient feast in Dalston and a real … Continue reading

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Understanding British Currency (CheapOair)

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

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London Daily Photo: Lean

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London Daily Photo: Shh

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Paddington Bear at London’s Paddington Station (OneTravel)

Paddington Bear at London’s Paddington Station OneTravel, Nov 01, 2011 Of course, the most logical place to look for London’s most beloved bear would be at Paddington Station, where the famous children’s book character was originally discovered with a note … Continue reading

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What’s for Lunch? Buen Provecho, Lower Marsh Street Market (Londonist)

What’s for Lunch? Buen Provecho, Lower Marsh Street Market Londonist, November 1, 2011 at 11.30 am No burritos here – just fresh and delicious Mexican street food actually made on the street by actual Mexicans. READ MY COMPLETE POST: What’s … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: South London Kings

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In Pictures: eat.st Street Food Market at King’s Cross (Londonist)

In Pictures: eat.st Street Food Market at King’s Cross  Londonist, October 31, 2011 at 15:30 pm King’s Boulevard isn’t just London’s newest street. It’s also host of London’s newest street market. Britain’s first (and probably only?) street food collective, eat.st launched “eat.st at … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Happy Halloween

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London Daily Photo: Broomsticks

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2012 Michelin Stars Shine in London (CheapOair)

2012 Michelin Stars Shine in London CheapOair, October 28, 2011 The London fine dining scene looks set for a particularly stellar 2012 with its restaurants racking up an impressive 66 stars among 55 eateries with Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: In a Market Stall

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London’s Spookiest Pubs (OneTravel)

London’s Spookiest Pubs OneTravel, Oct 28, 2011 Passengers arriving on flights to London around Halloween have a plethora of options for sharing drinks in the company of other-wordly figures.  Here’s a list of a few particularly eerie spots that for … Continue reading

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New Cocktail Bar Review: Shaker & Co, Hampstead Road (Londonist)

New Cocktail Bar Review: Shaker & Co, Hampstead Road Londonist, October 28, 2011 at 16:00 pm Refining the “craft of drinksmanship”, the team behind the esteemed Shaker & Co bar schools has opened a New Orleans inspired cocktail saloon slinging some … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: MADE IN CHINA

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And the Best Pizza in London is … (CheapOair)

And the Best Pizza in London is … CheapOair, October 27, 2011 Whether for adhering to authentic Neapolitan pizza procedure or simply because they offer exceptionally good value for yumminess, here’s a roundup of some of London’s more worthwhile pizzerias for you … Continue reading

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London Food & Drink News: 27 October 2011 (Londonist)

London Food & Drink News: 27 October 2011 Londonist, October 27, 2011 at 15:15 pm Cheap fine dining in Bethnal Green, booritos, a WWII era pop up, tequila and more … READ MY COMPLETE POST: London Food & Drink News: … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: HAIL

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Lunch at Nuno Mendes’ Corner Room (Great British Chefs)

Lunch at Nuno Mendes’ Corner Room Great British Chefs, 26 October 2011 How can a ‘no phone, no email, no bookings, just walk-ins’ policy work for a fine dining restaurant?  Great British Chefs guest blogger Chris Osburn, walked into Nuno Mendes’ Corner Room … Continue reading

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Haunted and Historic Berkeley Square in London (OneTravel)

Haunted and Historic Berkeley Square in London OneTravel, Oct 26, 2011 With its heart of Mayfair location and its historic and popularized position as the essence of London grandeur, Berkeley Square is a fascinating piece of real estate. From British … Continue reading

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What’s for Lunch? Dunya, Clapton Pond (Londonist)

What’s for Lunch? Dunya, Clapton Pond Londonist, October  25, 2011 at 11:00 am £1.50 for a filling and fairly healthy lunch? It’s a reality in Clapton at Dunya, a fully licensed restaurant and takeaway shop serving “traditional charcoal grill cuisine.”  READ … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Birthday Party

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London Daily Photo: Trolled

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London Daily Photo: Angel or Devil?

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London Daily Photo: Sin

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Street Market Focus: London’s Borough Market (OneTravel)

Street Market Focus: London’s Borough Market OneTravel, Oct 21, 2011 It’s a very good idea to come hungry as a trip to Borough Market is an opportunity to try a wide range of treats. Strong contenders for the best raclette, … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Dastardly Mayfair

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Samuel Smith Pubs Offer Great Value in Beautiful Settings (CheapOair)

Samuel Smith Pubs Offer Great Value in Beautiful Settings CheapOair, October 21, 2011 Some of London’s most traditional, beautiful and oldest pubs just happen to also be some of the cheapest and most conveniently located. It’s true. Samuel Smith, a … Continue reading

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