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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.

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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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-05-06 by tikichris

1. Getting the hang of new things; 2. Cracking up at my own jokes; 3. Sleeping like a rock; 4. Keeping to an exercise routine; 5. Creating dishes that are more delicious than I expected. Please stay in touch, consider … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-05-04 by tikichris

1. Having a fun and active (but relaxing weekend); 2. Waking up ready for a full week of work; 3. Making plans for the week ahead and the coming weekend; 4. Feeling I’ve been eating well and mostly choosing healthy … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-05-01 by tikichris

1. Planning a phone-in movie night; 2. Hoping to catch up with colleagues later today; 3. Doing a pretty decent job at being flexible while keeping busy; 4. Grilled pineapple with chipotle chilli flakes; 5. Helping other people solve problems. … Continue reading →

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Win One of Five Packs of Four Real Ciders + a Chance to Join an Online Cider is Wine Tasting

Posted on 2020-04-30 by tikichris

I’ve teamed up with the Cider is Wine alliance to offer the opportunity for five tikichris readers to win a pack each of four artisanally produced ciders and to join in a fun online event. You’ll never taste cider in the same way again!

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-04-30 by tikichris

1. Jewleh Lal by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan; 2. Getting involved with helping people in need; 3. Putting myself out there and getting positive feedback because of it; 4. Having more money than usual in my current account at the … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-04-29 by tikichris

1. Waking up with the same pleasant thought I fell asleep thinking; 2. Watching the standoff between a cat and a fox on the pavement outside my house; 3. Listening to music on a really nice set of headphones; 4. … Continue reading →

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Connection Privée | #TCTalks 78

Posted on 2020-04-28 by tikichris

One good thing about life under lockdown is that it’s allowed me to help a friend launch her own podcast. I’m impressed with how well she’s doing with it. So I thought, I’d share the first episode here for you … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-04-28 by tikichris

1. Waking up to the sound of rain; 2. Thinking about how weather affects my choice in music; 3. Anticipating the delivery of something really nice that I bought for myself; 4. Having plenty of meaningful stuff to do this … Continue reading →

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Travel in Greece with Elena & Despina – The Two Sisters Behind The Travel Insiders

Posted on 2020-04-27 by tikichris

Hoping to travel to Greece? 

Be sure to visit the port of Katakolon and don’t miss the opportunity to meet the “two sisters”, Despina and Elena, who run the local travel agency, The Travel Insiders. Offering high-quality travel service in … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-04-27 by tikichris

1. Sunlight streaming through my office window; 2. Birdsong; 3. Letting my mind wander where it will; 4. Being comfortable and still; 5. Remaining comfortable and still for much longer than I normally would. Please stay in touch, consider creating … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-04-26 by tikichris

1. Brooklyn Nine-Nine; 2. Taking a break from a lot of online stuff; 3. Feeling like yesterday was an actual Saturday; 4. A variety of birds chirping and singing; 5. This! https://helpincoronatimes.wordpress.com/2020/04/25/where-flaubert-meets-melon-votka-and-crows-much-to-my-gratitude/ Please stay in touch, consider creating your own … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-04-24 by tikichris

1. Coffee rituals; 2. Love’s Theme by Barry White’s The Love Unlimited Orchestra; 3. Looking at the weather forecast for the next few days; 4. Silly conversations; 5. Nectarines. Please stay in touch, consider creating your own lists of five … Continue reading →

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Five Good Things | #5GoodThings #5GoodThingsCovid19

Posted on 2020-04-23 by tikichris

1. Busy day ahead of me; 2. Plenty of food in the fridge; 3. Not letting ‘little things’ get to me; 4. Sitting in my back garden; 5. All the silly thoughts that cross my mind while trying to complete … Continue reading →

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