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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.

By me William Shakespeare at Somerset House

Posted on 2016-02-03 by tikichris

Go deep into the life and times of William Shakespeare and get a close look at original documents related to his career and personal affairs at a new By me William Shakespeare exhibition at Somerset House. Continue reading →

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wonder.land at the National Theatre

Posted on 2016-02-03 by tikichris

wonder.land: it’s a tale we all know well, this time reexamined through the prism of our 21st century addiction to the digital doings on our gadgets’ screens and good old fashioned teenage malaise. Continue reading →

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5 of the Coolest Things You Can Do in Iowa (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-02-02 by tikichris

Photo/Andrey Armyagov/Shutterstock Think Iowa only gets exciting around election season? Not so! It’s notoriously underrated, but the votes are in and everyone agrees: Iowa is an awesome place for traveling fun.What awaits you in the friendly Hawkeye State? We’ve rounded … Continue reading →

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Pizza Masterclasses at Rossopomodoro

Posted on 2016-02-01 by tikichris

I love Neapolitan style pizza. It’s one of my favourite foods and probably the one dish I could eat everyday for the longest time without getting tired of it. I reckon the pizzas coming from the wood-fired ovens of Rossopomodoro are among London’s finest. So when the invitation came my way to attend a press night preview of its new pizza masterclasses hosted by the restaurant group’s senior pizzaioli I was keen to attend. Continue reading →

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Jimmy’s Farm Sausages at Shake Shack

Posted on 2016-01-31 by tikichris

Scarf this down hot dog aficionados: award-winning and traditionally prepared Jimmy’s Farm Cumberland-Style sausages, made of 100% free range Suffolk pork, are now on the menu at Shake Shack. Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #50

Posted on 2016-01-30 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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Window to the World with LG OLED and Bompas & Parr

Posted on 2016-01-30 by tikichris

Promising “maximum picture quality and minimum power consumption,” LG reckons its new OLED TV is a game changer. Continue reading →

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A Taste of Jersey in London (Great British Chefs)

Posted on 2016-01-30 by tikichris

The weekend of 29 January saw head chef Pascal Proyart of One-O-One Restaurant at The Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge making space in his kitchen for chef Mark Jordan of the Michelin-starred Ocean Restaurant at The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey. Continue reading →

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Win Your Very Own Yoghurt Maker from Hansells Yoghurt

Posted on 2016-01-29 by tikichris

Yoghurt! It’s certainly easy to eat. But did you know its super easy to make for yourself. Save your pence and learn how to make something good and healthy for yourself with your very own Hansells Yoghurt Maker Starter Kit. There’s one complete kit set aside for a lucky tikichris reader. Could it be you? Continue reading →

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Why You Should Consider Pursuing A Career In Baking Cakes

Posted on 2016-01-29 by tikichris

Is there a profession that combines art and science and offers sweet rewards? There is – just ask a professional cake crafter. Cake specialists with the ability to bake a tasty treat and to customise its trimming to make it … Continue reading →

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Namibia | Index

Posted on 2016-01-28 by tikichris

It’s hard to imagine a landscape more dramatic than that of Namibia. Add to the scenery an amazing (and rather accessible) assortment of big game and wildlife. Then, lightly apply a sprinkling of well-maintained roads across the country to help folks get to its towns and settlements, best beauty spots, and welcoming network of bush camps and luxury lodges. If you like the idea of hitting the open road, experiencing true wilderness, seeing lots and lots of game, and still being able to take a hot shower and sleep in a comfortable bed every night, Namibia’s the place for you. Continue reading →

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Chill Out in the World’s Top 10 Ice Hotels! (OneTravel)

Posted on 2016-01-28 by tikichris

At these ten ultra-cool hotels, an icy reception is guaranteed, but don’t worry! Continue reading →

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Namibia | Sossusvlei

Posted on 2016-01-27 by tikichris

Last stop on my luxury safari road trip across Namibia was Sossusvlei. Not just the ultimate destination of my itinerary but also the ultimate choice for a desert break. Continue reading →

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#TravelexTourist for a Day

Posted on 2016-01-27 by tikichris

Travelex, the foreign currency experts, got in touch recently to see if I’d like one of its Multi-Currency Cash Passport cards pre-loaded with $150 for a day out in London. Continue reading →

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Namibia | Skeleton Coast

Posted on 2016-01-26 by tikichris

Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp was a khaki canvas paradise of haute design fixed lightly to one of the world’s most desolate and pristine wilderness areas. Open just over a year, this fully solar powered joint venture between Wilderness Safaris and the neighbouring Conservancies of Anabeb, Torra and Sesfontein, was the very model for cutting edge – and sustainable – luxury. Continue reading →

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6 of the Best Biking Destinations on the Planet (OneTravel)

Posted on 2016-01-25 by tikichris

6 of the Best Biking Destinations on the Planet Continue reading →

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Namibia | Doro Nawas

Posted on 2016-01-25 by tikichris

Although I only had one night at Doro Nawas, it was an impactful stay in one of the most serenely beautiful places I’ve ever been – something I could just as easily say of the whole of Namibia itself. Continue reading →

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Holiday Inn Express Launches Next Generation

Posted on 2016-01-24 by tikichris

I enjoyed my Ealing sleepover. I got some work done in a spacious room that I was able arrange to large extent how I wished. I had some awesome pizza delivered to my room. I slept like a baby. Continue reading →

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Namibia | Etosha

Posted on 2016-01-24 by tikichris

Thoroughly well rested from my relaxing stay in Windhoek and more than ready for some serious safari action, I hit the road en route to the first lodge one my itinerary: Andersson’s Camp, set within Ongava Game Reserve on the border of (and with its own private gate to) Etosha National Park. Continue reading →

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Charcoal Brioche Chakalaka: Better Breads at Bunnychow

Posted on 2016-01-23 by tikichris

Bunny who?In case you’ve yet to get hip to this SA street food phenom, Bunnychow (the place, one word) serves bunny chow (traditional street food from Durban, two words). A “bunny” is a freshly baked bun hollowed out and “crammed” with hot fillings and topped with a bread lid (which serves as an excellent sopper-upper once you’re close to the bottom of your bunny). Continue reading →

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Namibia

Posted on 2016-01-23 by tikichris

This was my first time in Namibia, but not the greater southern Africa region. I’ve been heading down to this gorgeous part of the world since the mid 90s (and even lived in Mozambique for about a year) – always encountering enthusiastic folks insistent that I get to Namibia but never quite being able to take them up on their advice. But now I’ve finally made it, and I can see what the fuss had been all about it. Continue reading →

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Compact and Stylish Y3 (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2016-01-22 by tikichris

Time for a change? I thought so recently and decided to switch to a new coffee maker. Yes, of course, I stuck with a machine that would take my illy capsules but went with something a little more compact and colourful than what I had been using. Continue reading →

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Last Chance to Vote tikichris for the 2016 UK Blog Awards

Posted on 2016-01-22 by tikichris

It’s down to the wire folks! If you haven’t voted yet for my blog in the 2016 UK Blog Awards, could you please? You’ve got until Monday 25 January 2016 at 9pm. And if you have, well guess what?! You … Continue reading →

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Win a Case of Craft Beer and Cider from Green & Pleasant

Posted on 2016-01-21 by tikichris

Green & Pleasant brews English craft beer and cider made from top quality locally sourced ingredients. Fancy a taste for free? I’ve got a mixed case to share with one lucky reader. Continue reading →

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Wasokan, Notting Hill: Europe’s First Authentic Japanese Kimono and Matcha Shop

Posted on 2016-01-21 by tikichris

It’s not a likely occurrence that a visit to the launch of a retail space in Notting Hill turns to talk bringing more harmony to the people of Europe. But that was the sort of chat I had with Noriyuki Ikeda at his new kimono and matcha shop, Wasokan, on Westbourne Grove. Continue reading →

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Chefs Mark Jordan and Pascal Proyart Team Up for a Taste of Jersey in London

Posted on 2016-01-20 by tikichris

Head Chef Pascal Proyart of One-O-One Restaurant at The Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge will host Chef Mark Jordan of Michelin starred Ocean Restaurant at The Atlantic Hotel in Jersey at the end of this month for two nights offering guests an opportunity to try collaborative seafood tasting menus. Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Youth

Posted on 2016-01-20 by tikichris

Something about director Paolo Sorrentino’s latest film Youth reminded me of taking the time to watch a sunset: an exalted if everyday occurrence that’s slow paced but ends too soon. Continue reading →

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That Time I Met David Bowie

Posted on 2016-01-17 by tikichris

He told us not to blow it ‘cause he knows it’s all worthwhile. Continue reading →

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Experience a Full Spectrum of Flavours at the Malaysian Home Cooking Supper Club

Posted on 2016-01-15 by tikichris

Home cooking. It’s a most wonderful thing when done with passion and pride. And if the proud and passionate cook’s original home happens to Malaysian, then those folks lucky enough to enjoy the flavoursome fare are in for an especially delicious treat. One such fortunate foodie was me last time round at Vi Vian Woo’s Malaysian Home Cooking supper club. Continue reading →

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Your Ultimate Guide to Delicious Dallas (Miles Away)

Posted on 2016-01-09 by tikichris

Dallas is a dynamic place, and if you’re in town and seeking a bite of something tasty, you’ll have a run of delicious options catering to all palates and budgets – from food trucks to luxury hotels. And Dallas isn’t just a culinary hub for the great state of Texas, it’s also one of the best and most diverse dining scenes in all of America! Yum. Continue reading →

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Crete Eats: Round Up of Posts

Posted on 2016-01-07 by tikichris

Here’s a round up of all of Maddie Salters’ posts about her recent agro adventure in Crete. Continue reading →

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Best Travel + Food and Drink Blog | Vote for Me? #UKBA16

Posted on 2016-01-04 by tikichris

Should this blog win an award? I dunno. But this year marks the 10th anniversary of tikichris, and some sort of ‘official’ acknowledgement sure would feel good. The 2016 UK Blog Awards are now open for public voting. I would appreciate your vote. Continue reading →

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Was My Match Met at TGI Friday’s, Leicester Square?

Posted on 2016-01-03 by tikichris

Despite feeling as though I knew exactly what to expect from a visit to the recently opened flagship TGI Friday’s at Leicester Square, I actually never had been to a TGI Friday’s and couldn’t recollect ever having tried its food … Continue reading →

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Win a Bottle of R&B Distillers’ Raasay While We Wait Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Posted on 2016-01-01 by tikichris

Happy New Year! I hope your Hogmanay was a merry one. Now that 2015 has come to an end and 2016 has commenced, it’s time to get ready for one of the best festivities on the British calendar: Burns Night. And what better way to celebrate the life and works of Scottish poet Robert Burns than with a toast of single malt Scotch whisky? I’m got a bottle of R&B Distillers’ Raasay While We Wait put aside for one lucky reader that’s sure to be the hit of any Burns Supper. Continue reading →

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2016 Resolutions

Posted on 2016-01-01 by tikichris

For 2016, I hope to not only continue trying for the chance to tell compelling stories, but also to realise more fully my voice in that process.
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