Author Archives: tikichris

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.

What Makes You Achoo?



Posted on 2021-01-26 by tikichris

Winter is here with spring on the way. For a lot of folks, such a thought presents a glimmer of hope, the chance to shake off the cold weather shackles and spend more time outside breathing fresh air. For others … Continue reading →

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Win Smart Screen: The World’s First Antibacterial Tech Cleaning Cloth

Posted on 2021-01-02 by tikichris

Launched within the last couple of months of 2020, Smart Screen is the world’s first antibacterial tech cleaning cloth, a high-end quality cloth designed to keep your phone, tablet or any other devices looking brand new and continually safe to … Continue reading →

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London’s Best Vegan Burgers of 2020

Posted on 2020-12-30 by tikichris

Dreaming of Veganuary? Or maybe you’re simple looking to change up your London dining routine and find some alternative eats in the new year? See if this ‘meat lover’s guide’ to vegan burgers helps you find what you’re taste buds … Continue reading →

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Favourite London Restaurants and Takeaways of 2020



Posted on 2020-12-29 by tikichris

What a year! I managed to eat well, and I hope you did too. Most of my meals came a la me this year, which is something that turned out to be more of a blessing than a curse. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas

Posted on 2020-12-25 by tikichris

British Red Cross Crisis  International Rescue Committee Southern Poverty Law Centre

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J&B Rare and Cocktail Porter Collaboration: Seasonal Sours Collection

Posted on 2020-12-18 by tikichris

Ready to make spirits bright this festive season? The Seasonal Sours Collection from J&B Rare and Cocktail Porter should do the trick! J&B Rare and Cocktail Porter have teamed up for a limited-edition Seasonal Sours Collection cocktail kit.

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Rules for the Dedicated Freelancer

Posted on 2020-12-18 by tikichris

Becoming a freelancer allows you to cast off the rules that come with working for someone else. While you will still need to stay legally compliant, you may now also be able to choose when you work, what you wear, … Continue reading →

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Win a Bottle of Aloha 65 + 20% Discount on All Aloha 65 Products

Posted on 2020-12-09 by tikichris

Bring fiery zest and ginger-flavoured zing to your festive season celebrations with a bottle of Aloha 65. Aloha 65 is a spirit-based drink infused with pineapple, ginger and chilli. It’s a brilliant base for a range of winter-warmer cocktails to … Continue reading →

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Why Online Bingo is So Fun

Posted on 2020-12-04 by tikichris

Bingo has been a social game that’s been played for at the very least a century within town halls, leisure centers and everywhere far between. It’s a simple game to get involved with – scratch off the numbers on your … Continue reading →

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Thanks

Posted on 2020-11-26 by tikichris

This year, I haven’t spent nearly as much time posting on this blog as I have in the past. More so, I really haven’t felt the need to share personal stuff on a public platform such as this site to … Continue reading →

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How to Cope With Accidents and Illnesses While on Vacation

Posted on 2020-11-20 by tikichris

After waiting patiently all year to jet off and escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, the last thing that you want to do is spend the entirety of your holiday bedridden. Unfortunately, however, accidents and illnesses don’t just … Continue reading →

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Lola’s Coffee Bags

Posted on 2020-11-16 by tikichris

Lola’s Coffee Bags bring the convenience of the teabag to your morning coffee ritual. Each 7.5g coffee bag is individually wrapped to ensure the coffee stays fresh until you’re ready to brew it. When you are in the mood for … Continue reading →

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Win a Month’s Supply of Organic, Plant-Based Human Food Nutrition Bars

Posted on 2020-11-01 by tikichris

Human Food is the world’s most nutritionally dense organic food. Developed to support a plant-based diet with added functional ingredients for long-term health and well-being, these smart food bars are made from 100% whole foods and whole food extracts. Oh … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween?

Posted on 2020-10-17 by tikichris

These days! Sheesh! Come this time of year, I usually am looking for spooky stuff to do and maybe even recommend some Halloween related activities to this blog’s readers. This year though, life seems frightful enough.

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Review | Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made?

Posted on 2020-10-13 by tikichris

Can a film cause harm – or even death – to someone who watches it? Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made is a feature length film (purportedly) shot in the late 70s that is said to be cursed, with extremely … Continue reading →

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Most Interesting Things to Do in Tenerife

Posted on 2020-10-12 by tikichris

Plan your trip to the beautiful sub-tropical island. You will never forget the experience for the rest of your life. The destination is full of the widest range of nature, scenic beauty, and climate diversity. That is the reason we … Continue reading →

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Win 9 Premium Ready-to-Drink Cocktails from The Bottled Bartender

Posted on 2020-09-24 by tikichris

Stuck at home wishing a bartender would come along and mix something strong and authentic for your cocktail cravings? The Bottled Bartender offers the next best thing. The Bottled Bartender is a newly launched startup shipping true to the original, … Continue reading →

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Renting a Car for Malaga Visit

Posted on 2020-09-20 by tikichris

Traveling is the best source of recreation. It reduces the stress of worldly work and domestic pressure. So planning for a break and starting afresh is a good idea. If you are really planning for a holiday then it is … Continue reading →

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Free Food, Travel and Art Books

Posted on 2020-09-13 by tikichris

I have more than 40 food, travel and art books that I need to get rid of before moving at the end of this month. I’m giving them away on a first come first serve basis.

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Win a Look V Timer Filter Coffee Maker | My Coffee with Melitta

Posted on 2020-08-01 by tikichris

Valued at £70, the Look V Timer Filter Coffee Maker from Melitta offers you an affordable way to plan ahead for when you want to enjoy your next pot of coffee! With its practical timer and programmable “warm keeping” time … Continue reading →

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Win an Aloha 65 BBQ Gift Box



Posted on 2020-07-01 by tikichris

Ready for a boozy, spicy, sunshiny BBQ? I’ve gotcha covered with a delicious opportunity to win a free BBQ gift box from Aloha 65! Aloha 65 is a spirit-based drink infused with pineapple, ginger and chilli. It’s an ideal drink … Continue reading →

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6 Bedroom Improvements for Better Health

Posted on 2020-06-05 by tikichris

Sourced from Unsplash Since the average person spends about one third of their life asleep, having a bedroom that supports their health is important. The good news is that arranging the bedroom for better health is often both simple and … Continue reading →

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What Can You Do Now That London Underground is Finally Getting 4G?

Posted on 2020-06-04 by tikichris

https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1542779867-df548aa44f1c?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1050&q=80 >>> Photo For some people, being stuck several feet underground without air conditioning or any shred of personal space is not the most enjoyable way to spend the morning. For others, being on the London Underground is blissful because it’s one … Continue reading →

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3 Reasons to Protect Your Dream Trip With Insurance

Posted on 2020-06-03 by tikichris

International travel is exciting. As an experienced traveler, you organize every detail, from securing transportation to finding the best restaurants and showing off the pictures after you return. But what about when you travel closer to home? It’s easy to … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-06-02 by tikichris

1. Black lives matter. 2. Black lives matter. 3. Black lives matter. 4. Black lives matter. 5. Black lives matter. Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five (or more) positive things, and look after your health … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Your Trip to Punta Cana

Posted on 2020-06-01 by tikichris

Punta Cana is the best place for recreation and entertainment. The location is mostly famous for Dolphin Discovery, Coco Bongo, night club, as well as snorkeling, sailing, and speed boating. You will find the place adventurous. Punta Cana is the … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-05-24 by tikichris

1. Having a quiet Saturday to myself that was stress-free but also fairly productive; 2. Making plans to spend much of today outside; 3. The smell of honeysuckle in my back garden; 4. Doing basic yoga stretches barefoot in the … Continue reading →

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Choosing Hotels Near Wembley Stadium

Posted on 2020-05-21 by tikichris

For fans of sports and all sorts of other major events, a visit to Central London must include a trip to the famous Wembley Stadium and the nearby Wembley Arena or the SSE Arena. While the Wembley Stadium is the … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-05-20 by tikichris

1. I just got an electric scooter, and it is so much fun; 2. It’s a beautiful sunny day; 3. I made a lot of people laugh today; 4. I’m going back outside to play; 5. There’s a three-day weekend … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-05-18 by tikichris

1. Fairly productive weekend but also fairly relaxing; 2. Fun chats with friends; 3. Papaya; 4. Listening to music on a good set of headphones; 5. Feeling like I can accomplish what I need to do today. Please stay in … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-05-17 by tikichris

1. Realising a ‘big task’ was very manageable and a lot easier than I reckoned it would be; 2. Thinking about yummy food I can make today; 3. Grapes; 4. Walnuts; 5. Radicchio. Please stay in touch, consider creating your … Continue reading →

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Clean It Up: 4 Tips for Disinfecting Workplaces

Posted on 2020-05-14 by tikichris

Disinfecting public surfaces has always been important for the health and safety of others, and now it is even more vital. Regular and thorough cleaning need not be cumbersome. Here are four tips to help you ensure your disinfection procedures … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-05-13 by tikichris

1. David Lee Roth era Van Halen; 2. Yard Sale Pizza; 3. The field near my house; 4. Roses in my back garden; 5. Zipping through this list and realising I’m in a far better mood that I thought I … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-05-11 by tikichris

1. Spending much of my Sunday catching up with friends and family; 2. Knowing all ‘my people’ are okay; 3. Looking forward to more online and phone socialising later this week; 4. Bright warm sunshine streaming through my office window; … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-05-10 by tikichris

1. Repairing a kitchen appliance; 2. Listening to Fela Kuti on a long walk; 3. Being woken up two nights in a row by a moonbeam shining in my face; 4. Asparagus; 5. My George Foreman Grill. Please stay in … Continue reading →

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