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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.

London Daily Photo: Tate Britain

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Win a Limited Edition Bottle of Absolut Vodka #ElectrikLondon

Absolut has launched its latest limited edition bottle: Absolut Electrik. The metallic range – available in blue and silver – evokes a feeling of energy capable of turning any night electric. The launch continues the Absolut Nights mission to transform the night by infusing it with creativity. Here in London that creativity will be felt in an upcoming event at Bankside Vaults, Blackfriars, SE1 9UF. Want to win your own ultra sleek Electrik bottle or attend the upcoming Electrik event? Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Untitled

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Sponsored Post: Dublin, Top Choice … for Second Place?

Yes, the World’s Second Friendliest City (according to the video) is as fun loving and vibrant a destination as any you’ll ever visit and makes an excellent choice for as a city break destination. In fact, Dublin won runner up for Europe’s Leading City Break Award for 2015. And if you’re thinking of investing in property, guess which city recently came in the number two position as the best place to invest in real estate? You got it. Dublin! Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Settlement

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#BBQbound: Memphis

It had been more than 20 years since I’d last been to Memphis, and I was glad my BBQ Bound road trip passed through it, affording me the chance to reacquaint myself with this fantastic town so prominently set on the banks of the mighty Mississippi. Indeed, a tour of the best BBQ destinations in the South without a stop in Memphis would have been remiss. Continue reading

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5 of the Best Berlin Blogs (OneTravel)

Today marks the 27th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down. A lot’s changed since 1989, and today a unified Berlin is an undeniably dynamic destination. Arguably the hippest city in all of Europe with a culture and history unlike … Continue reading

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#BBQbound: Dallas

From Austin I headed north to Dallas, a city I’d never visited before and one that I really wasn’t certain whether I’d take to or not. I ended up regretting not having more time to spend there. As for the BBQ, Dallas wound up being one of the tastiest pit stops of my three week road trip. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Phone Box

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#BBQbound: Austin and the Hill Country

If y’all ain’t never been, let me tell you that Austin is as happening a place to visit as any in the USA. With a booming local economy and a population busting at the seams with an unprecedented number of folks flocking to live there (as much for the opportunity as for the all-but-guaranteed blue skies and sunshine) the city nevertheless retains a warm and informal feel that would have even the prickliest of pears soon feeling at home. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Beat

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#BBQbound: An Epic Quest for the Best BBQ in the American South

I don’t mean to rub it in, but I’ve just returned from one of the sauciest adventures I’ve ever undertaken: a three-week road trip covering more than 2,500 miles across six states. The aim of my low ‘n slow sojourn was as straightforward as it was overindulgent – to find (and devour) the best BBQ in the American South. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Golden Promise

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Win a Pair of Tickets to BBC Good Food Show London 13 or 15 November

Interested in nibbling your way through an array of some of the UK’s best food? I’ve got a pair of tickets to share with one lucky reader for the upcoming BBC Good Food Show at Olympia London (plus tix to the Supertheatre). Keep reading to find out how you can win. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Down

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4 London Spots to Celebrate Guy Fawkes Night 2015 (OneTravel)

Remember remember the fifth of November! It’s the day when Britain commemorates the events of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes (yes, the guy those V for Vendetta masks are supposedly modelled after) tried to blow up the … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: St John-at-Hackney

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London Daily Photo: Foliage

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London Daily Photo: South Kensington

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A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Travel? (espressoCrazy)

Ever wondered what the world’s top destinations for coffee lovers are? In this post, our guest blogger Tiki Chris shares the best places in the world for coffee with us. While having a cup of coffee this morning and dreaming … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Strictly No Parking

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London Daily Photo: Viva

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London Daily Photo: Untitled

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London Daily Photo: Textures

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London Daily Photo: Untitled

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Vietnam Airlines Adds More Nonstop Flights from LHR

The national flag carrier of Vietnam, Vietnam Airlines, is to add a sixth weekly flight to its Heathrow winter schedule with its new Dreamliner to fly nonstop three times per week each to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Following … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Advance

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Win a Selection of Fine East African Teas from Birchall Tea

Birchall Tea is a family owned tea company with more than 140 years and five generations of tea making tradition. Birchall’s black teas are sourced from some of the finest tea estates in East Africa. The equatorial region’s altitude, high rainfall and rich volcanic soil provide the ideal conditions that are integral to growing top quality and great tasting tea. Keep reading for a chance to win a selection of teas from Birchall Tea. Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Hackney Wick

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America’s Most Haunted Lakes and Ponds (OneTravel)

What’s that lurking in the lake? Just a great story to add some fun to your Halloween holiday. Here’s a list of America’s most haunted lakes and ponds guaranteed to make a spooky splash! Read my complete post at OneTravel.

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London Daily Photo: Pylon

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London Daily Photo: Tire

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London Daily Photo: Camden

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Quiz: Which Area of London is Most “YOU”?

Do you love London but can’t decide which area would suit you most? Are you a foodie, sport and outdoors lover, fashionista? Or you prefer things quiet and relaxed? Compliments of London Pass, this fun visual quiz shows you which … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: Special-N

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