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Good Stuff #82
Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading
Best Cheap Eats of 2018
Feeling the pinch? I am too. But I’m pleased to report that delicious and filling (and sometimes even rather healthy) cheap eats were still in abundant supply this year. Continue reading
Ross Forder, Founder and Director of Halo Burger | #TCTalks Episode 53
Episode 53 of tikichris Talks finds me in Brixton having a chat with Ross, Forder, founder and director of Halo Burger, the world’s first “bleeding plant-based burger joint.” During the interview, I ask Ross why his burgers taste so good, whether it’s possible for meat eaters to enjoy vegan burgers, and how he envisions the future of his very scalable Halo Burger concept. Continue reading
9 Hottest Asian Trending Fashion Brands in the World
Without fashion the world would be boring and bland.Fashion is not only about looking good, but it’s also the essence of the style of dressing up, manners, socializing and impressing people. In short, it’s because of fashion that the world has the sense of individuality, or just a collection of identification of any society, social class, culture, or religion etc, which is basically why the fashion industry constantly comes up with new designs, colors and creations, from floral to the colors from the sky and earth. Continue reading
A Guide for Beating Jet Lag
If you ever have been on a long-haul flight then you know all too well that experiencing jet lag is part and parcel of the experience. Continue reading
Best Ice Cream of 2018
There’s always time and room for ice cream, especially if you’re near one of these parlors or restaurants in London, Cleveland, Denver, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Köln and Stuttgart – and that goes double for the German ice cream places that made this list! Continue reading
Win a Bottle of El Dorado 12 Year Old Rum
Guyanese premium rum producer, El Dorado uses regionally grown Demerara sugarcane to make some of the world’s most interesting and delicious rum. If you love a spirit with warm character and balance tropical notes, you need to taste El Dorado 12 Year Old. Continue reading
Chef and Author Antonina Parker | #TCTalks Episode 52
For my 52nd episode of tikichris Talks, I speak with chef and author Antonina Parker. Hosted in her flat which doubles once a month as a dating app supper club, I chat about with Nina about how banana bread, cooking … Continue reading
My Coffee with Melitta | Win an AromaFresh Grind & Brew Coffee Maker
Continuing to share My Coffee with you, I’ve teamed up with Melitta for one more giveaway competition offering one lucky tikichris reader the chance to win an AromaFresh Grind & Brew coffee machine. Continue reading
Best Hotels of 2018
Next up in my Best of 2018 series is a short list of hotels that impressed me most. I took rooms in lots of hotels over the course of 2018. Most were perfectly fine, and I would be cool with … Continue reading
New Series on Amazon Prime: The Three Drinkers
The Three Drinkers, a new Amazon Prime travel series, has launched with a four-part season about Scotch whisky. Continue reading
How Adding Hot Food Displays Can Improve Your Business
One way of growing your business without a ton of investment is by looking into the addition of hot food display equipment. Continue reading
The Welsh Sporting Events You Cannot Miss Out On
Sporting action is at the heart of every Welshman and Welshwoman. For this reason, if you ever find yourself visiting Wales, to truly experience this beautiful country you should task yourself with seeing and experiencing as many Welsh sporting events … Continue reading
Why Schools Need to Think about Investing in Gym Equipment for Students
Fitness and sports are integral parts of most high schools. Focusing on health and fitness promotes a healthy lifestyle for the future of our country. Continue reading
Monsieur Le Duck
If birds of a feather flock together, London gastronomes who favour the flavours of southwestern France are sure to find each other flying in and waddling out of Monsieur Le Duck on Brushfield Street. Continue reading
Kobe Beef | #TCTalks Episode 50
Episode 50 of tikichris Talks features an interview I conducted in while in Kobe, Japan with Mr Tetsunori Tanimoto. Mr Tanimoto is Head of Kobe Beef Association and President of Livestock Division for Hyogo Prefectural Headquarters National Federation of Agricultural Co-operative. During our conversation, he dispelled a few myths about Kobe beef while explaining what sets it apart from other products and how to know if you’re getting the real thing. Continue reading
Halo Burger Launches at Pop Brixton
Plant-based burger joint, Halo Burger, has launched in London with a outlet at cargo container retail village, Pop Brixton. Continue reading
Unsung Cities | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Going with Pittsburg for the start of this new series was a no-brainer. I had a great time there in September and would not be averse to making repeat visits. The blank stares I’ve received from people here in London when I say I was recently there (and loved it) suggests the city has a way to go before shaking off any unsung status. Continue reading
Win a Christmas Tree Bottle Filled with Gingerbread Liqueur from Il Gusto
Just in time to help you have the merriest of Christmases, I’ve teamed up with Il Gusto one more time for another competition that’ll see one lucky tikichris reader win a Christmas tree-shaped bottle filled with gingerbread liqueur. Continue reading
How to Visit the Philippines on a Budget
The Philippines is one of the most incredible budget travel destinations in the world by default because of its free attractions, cheap wine and food, and pocket-friendly accommodation options. Continue reading
Unsung Cities
Here’s a quick introduction to Unsung Cities, a new series of posts about overlooked and under appreciated urban wonders I’ve had the pleasure of visiting. Continue reading
Nurses | #TCTalks Episode 49
Episode 49 of tikichris Talks is a Thanksgiving special celebrating the dedication, compassion and ambition of nurses. The show is comprised of interviews with three close friends of mine who, one way or another, unexpectedly found themselves on difficult but rewarding paths toward careers in nursing. Continue reading
Thanks
Every Thanksgiving Day since 2011, I’ve written a sort of ‘things to be grateful for’ blog post. So I’ll keep with the tradition and do the same today. But if you want know the truth, I feel ambivalent and glum. Continue reading










