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.

Have a Happy Holi Reading These Great India Blogs (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-03-06 by tikichris

Happy Holi everyone! The ancient Hindu religious festival welcoming spring continues to gain popularity around the world. For some especially vibrant writing about this celebration known as the festival of colours or the festival of love, have a look at these … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Turville Street

Posted on 2015-03-06 by tikichris
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Could Your Pooch be a PiCKUP Ninja? #chocninja

Posted on 2015-03-05 by tikichris

As Crufts 2015 opens its doors today with parades of perfectly pampered pooches, another dog competition is launching nationwide, and anyone can get involved. Yes, that’s right, the hunt is on across the UK for the final canine contestant to … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Street Strider

Posted on 2015-03-05 by tikichris
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Good Stuff #39

Posted on 2015-03-05 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. Ceru This Levantine pop-up located … Continue reading →

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7 Exciting Events Announced in Tahiti for 2015 (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-03-04 by tikichris

As if you needed to come up with an excuse to visit Tahiti, a range of exciting events has been announced for the island chain, providing visitors with an opportunity to immerse themselves in Tahitian culture and to celebrate, spectate … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Denmark Street Reflections

Posted on 2015-03-04 by tikichris
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Interview with Chris Osburn (Artsper)

Posted on 2015-03-04 by tikichris

Contemporary art site, Artsper, got in touch recently to see if I was up for an interview? Gab about art, photography, London and my humble self? Sure! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: High Viz Breakfast

Posted on 2015-03-03 by tikichris
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Perfect Pies + Great Gins at Punch Tavern, Fleet Street

Posted on 2015-03-02 by tikichris

Not my first (or last) time to dine at Punch, I recently paid a visit to see if this 118 year old Fleet Street mainstay lived up to the 2014 Great Taste awards it had won for its pies. I can vouch for the cauliflower cheese pie (£11) and the steak and Doom Bar Ale pie (£13) – both served with ample and satisfying mash, veg and gravy. Puds are ace here too – love the sticky toffee pudding (£4.50).
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London Daily Photo: Pellicci

Posted on 2015-03-02 by tikichris
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Review: Mark Little #SecretMeetings at the Museum of Comedy

Posted on 2015-03-01 by tikichris

Olivier award winning Mark Little had his small audience of “comrades” in stitches for most of the show with astute and politically charged observations presented in a madcap if thoughtful manner with an ample dose of off the cuff and self effacing improv alongside plenty of zany antics ensuring nothing was taken too seriously. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Morning Team

Posted on 2015-03-01 by tikichris
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4 of the World’s Weirdest Museums (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-02-28 by tikichris

The Met? Meh. The Louvre? Over it. And the Smithsonian? So what, son! Here’s a set of quirky and much more creatively curated museums for your consideration. Read my complete post at OneTravel.

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London Daily Photo: Things to Do

Posted on 2015-02-28 by tikichris
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PB & Me: My Nutty Month with Pip & Nut

Posted on 2015-02-27 by tikichris

Putting the nut back in nutritious, Pip & Nut is a new natural foods brand offering health conscious shoppers a range of super tasty spreads: peanut butter, almond butter, and coconut almond butter. From coming up with a couple of … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Untitled

Posted on 2015-02-27 by tikichris
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Goya: The Witches and Old Women Album on Now at Courtauld Gallery, Somerset House

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris

Goya: The Witches and Old Women Album, a new exhibition opening today at Courtauld Gallery, presents the first time a whole Goya album in its original sequence has been reconstructed. Continue reading →

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Soho Stalwart Carom Gets a Refurb

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris

One of Soho’s best destinations for a quality Indian meal, Carom, recently underwent refurbishment. Taking the popular pan-Indian restaurant up on an invitation to view its new “rough-luxe” interiors provided a good opportunity to have another taste of this Soho … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Morning Light

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris
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Win a Complete Range of Dahlias For Gourmets from Lubera #DeliDahlias

Posted on 2015-02-26 by tikichris

Are you a gourmet with a green thumb? Then here’s a giveaway competition for you! I’ve teamed up with the “fruitful gardening folks” at Lubera to get the word out about their exclusive DeliDahlias range. These new dahlias for foodies offer all the beauty of these bright majestic blooms combined with the superb flavour. Keep reading to find out about the chance to win the complete range of six DeliDahlias for your own garden (and kitchen)! Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Meet the Neighbours

Posted on 2015-02-25 by tikichris
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Sponsored Video: Institute of Sexology … Chris, Should We Talk?

Posted on 2015-02-25 by tikichris

So here’s something funny. Invited to publish this promotional video on my blog to help raise awareness of the Wellcome Collection’s The Institute of Sexology exhibition, I was sitting in bed viewing it when something came up and I had to step away from my laptop, pausing the clip at about 50 seconds into it. Then Kemey came to bed, inadvertently giving my screen a glance. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Brick

Posted on 2015-02-24 by tikichris
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The Republic of Užupis & Its Strange Constitution (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-02-23 by tikichris

  Oddball? Poignant? An uniquely Lithuanian blend of both? The Constitution of the Republic of Užupis, listed in its entirety below, has got to be one of the quirkiest founding documents to ever be penned. The Republic of whatzit? Yeah, … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Lines

Posted on 2015-02-23 by tikichris
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Breakfast at Fish & Chips by Des McDonald, Old Broad Street

Posted on 2015-02-22 by tikichris

One of the better breakfasts I’ve had recently was at Fish & Chips by Des McDonald (the newer location near Liverpool Street, not the one nearer Angel). I loved the look and feel of the place – a sort of idealised and spiffed up caff with a gorgeous centrepiece bar, rather austere but not at the sake of comfort. The food was delish. And the top ups for my cuppa – a filter brew a la Ozone Coffee – never ceased flowing until I was ready to leave. Win? Big time. I hope to be back soon (if only for a cup of joe to go) and am happy to recommend the place to anybody seeking somewhere in the City for a quick brekkie bite or early morning meeting. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Strange Light

Posted on 2015-02-22 by tikichris
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Wine for Your Event

Posted on 2015-02-22 by tikichris

Planning a special event such as a wedding, family reunion, or birthday party, or even something business related for clients or colleagues? Running out of money, time and energy? Not sure how to make all the loose ends come together … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Steps

Posted on 2015-02-21 by tikichris
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Sunday Lunch at the Crown and Two Chairmen, Soho

Posted on 2015-02-21 by tikichris

My lunch at the Crown was ace, and I loved the upstairs dining space, which was all but empty at 1.30pm (things picked up considerably by 2.30 though with hardly a free seat in the house). Highlights? To begin with service was efficient and friendly, seating was comfy, and I got a kick out of spotting a couple of celebrities out the window walking down street (if making a reservation, ask for a table by the window looking down on Dean Street). Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Chapel End Sky

Posted on 2015-02-20 by tikichris
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4 Tips for Staying Sane at the Airport (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-02-20 by tikichris

On your way to the airport? Keep cool with this quartet of tips for a smooth flight – before you even leave the ground. Do you know which terminal? What time does your gate close? What’s your airline’s baggage allowance … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Shop Display

Posted on 2015-02-19 by tikichris
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London Daily Photo: City Dollop

Posted on 2015-02-18 by tikichris
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