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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.

Picking a Hotel in Kinshasa

Posted on 2016-05-18 by tikichris

Whenever you are traveling, as you are making all of your travel arrangements the question is naturally going to come up about where you are going to stay during your trip. Continue reading →

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Farmstand, All Day Healthy Eating on Drury Lane

Posted on 2016-05-17 by tikichris

Here’s a healthy option for fast, no fuss dining near Covent Garden: Farmstand. Continue reading →

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Chai Ki Monday Mash-Up with Beavertown Brewery

Posted on 2016-05-17 by tikichris

Canary Wharf modern Indian restaurant, Chai Ki, has launched a series of Monday Mash-Up special events pairing London brewed craft beers with dishes from its Chai Ki Toddy Shop bar menu. Kicking things off is a “Guerrilla Craft Beer” experiment highlighting a range of beers from Beavertown Brewery. Continue reading →

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5 of The Best Resorts in Mexico (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-05-17 by tikichris

No surprise to beachgoers in the know – the white sand beaches of Cancun are home to a number of the world’s top resorts, with many of them offering access to epic extravagance at great prices. But it’s not just Cancun lulling holidaymakers into a state of beachside bliss. Continue reading →

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Things to Do Near Belgrave Road

Posted on 2016-05-15 by tikichris

Finding just the right place to stay when you visit London can always seem a bit overwhelming. There are so many different choices you can make all over the city that you could spend days just looking at the different … Continue reading →

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Allihopa Residency at The King & Co

Posted on 2016-05-13 by tikichris

The King & Co does it again, reeling Clapham pub goers in with another kitchen takeover by one of London’s better street food purveyors. This time round it’s smoked fish artisans, Allihopa, claiming a residency and offering diners a variety of homey, Scandinavian inspired dishes. Continue reading →

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Roux Farmhouse Brunch at Roux at The Landau

Posted on 2016-05-12 by tikichris

Luxury hotel weekend brunching in London just got a lot more luxuriously brunch-y with a new farm-to-table Sunday offering at The Langham London hotel’s Roux at The Landau fine dining restaurant. Continue reading →

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Win a Family Healthy Smile Kit from TePe

Posted on 2016-05-12 by tikichris

I’ve teamed up with healthy smile experts TePe to offer 10 readers the chance to win a family oral health kit. Each kit includes a selection of interdental brushes, toothbrushes, flosses and more to ensure you and your family keep smiling with pride. Continue reading →

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A Taste of Jamaica: How to Experience the Best of the Food and Culture (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-05-12 by tikichris

I’m back from a delicious trip to Jamaica. The weather was perfect and so were the beaches, with the water at the beach –and in the pool – at an ideal temperature for quick dips and long soaks. While drying off between my dips and soaks, there was plenty of time to sample an amazing array of local food and drink. Continue reading →

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How to Find Budget Hotels in Acton

Posted on 2016-05-12 by tikichris

Are you planning a trip to London sometime soon? You are probably very excited about the prospects of coming to London, particularly if this is your first trip to the city. In the process of making your arrangements you may … Continue reading →

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Raw Wine Fair 2016

Posted on 2016-05-11 by tikichris

Held at the Old Truman Brewery 15 and 16 May and featuring wines from more than 200 growers, Raw Wine Fair will present for a fifth year in a row a delicious and intriguing collection of fine, natural, organic and biodynamic wine from across the globe. Continue reading →

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Bestaurant: Share and Discover Everybody’s Favourite Restaurants

Posted on 2016-05-08 by tikichris

Bestaurant is a new free-to-download social foodie app that enables you to share your favourite restaurants with followers and friends – and to check out what their favourite places to eat and drink are too. I joined Bestaurant a couple of weeks ago and have found it to be a convenient way to keep track of and share my personal history of good eats, while highlighting my absolute faves and seeing what other folks recommend. Continue reading →

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Mia in Mauritius: Round Up

Posted on 2016-05-07 by tikichris

Let’s wrap up Mia’s in Mauritius series with a quick look at all her posts. Continue reading →

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Bonavita 8-Cup Brewer | Blue Mountain Beans

Posted on 2016-05-07 by tikichris

Landing one of the best brewers on the market just before coming into a bag of some of the best coffee beans on the planet seemed like pure serendipity. Continue reading →

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Win a Crate of Vita Coco Chocolate Coconut Water

Posted on 2016-05-05 by tikichris

Introducing Vita Coco Chocolate – made with fresh coconut water, a dash of creamy coconut milk and a generous pinch of cocoa powder. It’s very refreshing and very yummy. And I’ve got a whole crate of the stuff to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading →

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Mia in Mauritius: Perfect Ending to Our Visit to Paradise

Posted on 2016-05-05 by tikichris

Our joint highlight of our Mauritius stay turned out to be the two last days at the Shanti Maurice Resort. Continue reading →

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5 Cities to Visit in May (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-05-05 by tikichris

May is an ideal time to visit a vast variety of destinations and offers a chance to have some fun without having to endure sweltering heat. Plus you’ll get to experience a place before throngs of vacationers descend upon it. Continue reading →

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8 U.S. Cities Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in a Big Way (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-05-05 by tikichris

Believe it or not, some of the biggest Cinco de Mayo events take place north of the border every year, with annual festivities held in cities throughout the US to celebrate Mexico’s vibrant and diverse culture. Continue reading →

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Mia in Mauritius: Kai’s Top Three

Posted on 2016-05-04 by tikichris

What are the best things to do in Mauritius with a three-year old? Mia’s son, Kai, chimes in with some recommendations. Continue reading →

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Cross the Arid Namibian Desert on a Self-Driven Safari (City AM)

Posted on 2016-05-03 by tikichris

It’s hard to imagine a landscape more dramatic than that of the largely uninhabited southern African desert nation Namibia. Dot its picturesque lands with a hefty assortment of big game and wildlife and you’ve got the right conditions for an … Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #57

Posted on 2016-05-03 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip or savour – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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Mia in Mauritius: Her Top Three

Posted on 2016-05-03 by tikichris

Mia’s back with another post about her recent trip to Mauritius. Continue reading →

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The 10 Travel Experiences that will Change Your Life (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-05-03 by tikichris

Have a look at our list of 10 top ideas for making the move to move yourself in the direction of wonder and self-awareness. Continue reading →

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4 Great Cafes in Vienna (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2016-05-03 by tikichris

Last month found me in Vienna for a week or so of work and sightseeing. To be sure, I made time to snoop around town for exemplary cafes that lived up to Vienna’s reputation as a famed coffee lover’s destination. Continue reading →

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Mia in Mauritius: Julia’s Top Three

Posted on 2016-05-03 by tikichris

For more tips to make the most of your time in Mauritius, blog contributor Mia shares more highlights from her visit. In this post, Mia lets us in on the preferred doings of another from her entourage: her sister, Julia. Continue reading →

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Adventure Junkie? Top 10 Places to Find Excitement on the Cheap (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-05-02 by tikichris

Looking for an adrenaline rush that won’t crush your bank account? There are affordable adventures to be had and budget-friendly places to visit that pack a wallop without too much of a high price. Continue reading →

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For a Relaxing Holiday Look for a Bed and Breakfast

Posted on 2016-05-02 by tikichris

If you are planning any type of trip with your family, loved ones or that special person in your life, you definitely want to consider going to London as part of your holiday. London has so much to offer to … Continue reading →

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Mia in Mauritius: Elena’s Top Three

Posted on 2016-05-02 by tikichris

Continuing with her series about Mauritius, Mia shares her travelling companion Elena’s top three highlights from their trip. Continue reading →

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7 European Cities You Must Visit in Your 20s (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-05-02 by tikichris

Traveling abroad in your 20s is a rite of passage that broadens horizons and sets a meaningful global perspective that will inform the important decisions you’ll being making for years to come. It’s also an absolutely fantastic way to have a blast! Continue reading →

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8 Breathtakingly Beautiful Train Rides You Have Got to See (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-05-02 by tikichris

All aboard for a ride through eight of the world’s most beautiful spots! As it is so often said, the journey itself and not necessarily reaching one’s destination is the most meaningful part of a trip. Such sentiment rings particularly … Continue reading →

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Mia in Mauritius

Posted on 2016-05-01 by tikichris

If you are planning a trip to Mauritius – which is not a honeymoon but for a group of thirtysomethings (a single mum with her toddler son, her almost single sister, and her very single best friend in the rainy/cyclone season –then this series is for you. Continue reading →

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Spring Focus (Going Places)

Posted on 2016-04-27 by tikichris

Here’s a teaser course of some of spring’s prettiest, tastiest and most splendidly fragrant moments. Continue reading →

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Wiener Demeanour: Just the Beginning

Posted on 2016-04-26 by tikichris

Sure, Vienna isn’t the biggest city in Europe. But the role it’s played in shaping European and Western culture cannot be overstated. And the many distinctively Viennese things to see and do while visiting are span broad and deep whatever your interests may be. Continue reading →

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2016 UK Blog Awards: The Big Night is Soon!

Posted on 2016-04-25 by tikichris

This Friday night the winners of the 2016 UK Blog Awards will be announced at an awards ceremony that promises to be an especially swish affair. Continue reading →

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New Menu at The Drift and All Drake & Morgan Restaurants

Posted on 2016-04-25 by tikichris

London bar and restaurant group, Drake & Morgan, has launched a new spring/summer menu focused on “Mediterranean flavours and sun-kissed ingredients.” An invitation to have a taste of the new menu led to a lovely Sunday lunch for Kemey and me at D&M’s airy, expansive and pleasant The Drift at the base of Heron Tower. Continue reading →

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