Category Archives: London

Ramen Fun at Shoryu Soho, Denman Street

Posted on 2014-03-06 by tikichris

So it’s been about a month since I visited Shoryu Soho ramen bar. But that doesn’t mean I’ve forgotten how much fun I had dining there. Besides, judging from the queue out-the-door I observed when I passed by the Soho outlet last night, I guess the restaurant hasn’t been in need of any positive press. Nevertheless, here’s mine up-thumbed input about the place. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Elmcroft Silhouette

Posted on 2014-03-06 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged clapton, E5, east london, hackney, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Methodist Central Hall

Posted on 2014-03-05 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Methodist Central Hall, Photography, photography blog, street photography, westminster, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Beyond El Dorado: Going for Gold at the British Museum

Posted on 2014-03-04 by tikichris

Featuring more than 200 objects from the Museo del Oro in Bogotá, Colombia alongside dozens of pieces from the British Museum’s own collection, Beyond El Dorado: Power and Gold in Ancient Colombia at the British Museum strikes it rich with a mother lode of fascinating cultural artefacts and lots and lots of dazzling golden objects. Keen to see? You should be! But make sure to head over to the museum soon as the show ends in just a couple of weeks. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Senate House

Posted on 2014-03-04 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged bloomsbury, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, senate house, street photography, UCL, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Craft Beer Rising Review by @cathiasays

Posted on 2014-03-03 by tikichris

A couple of Sundays ago (while I was still bumbling round in America), London blogger Cathia Randrianarivo kindly subbed for me accepting to attend on my behalf a beer-ific event I was unable to make. As Cathia puts it, “I … Continue reading →

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Britain: One Million Years of the Human Story at London’s Natural History Museum

Posted on 2014-03-03 by tikichris

Last week I popped round to the Natural History Museum to catch the Britain: One Million Years of the Human Story exhibition and was so glad I did. It’s a great show chronicling human existence in Britain since the first people set foot here (or at least as far back as the evidence suggests). I recommend going as it’s almost guaranteed you’ll be wowed by the artefacts and items on display. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Lower Clapton Rainbow

Posted on 2014-03-03 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged clapton, CLAPTON POND, E5, east london, hackney, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, lower clapton road, night photography, Photography, photography blog, rainbow, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Russell Square

Posted on 2014-03-02 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: What More do You Want?

Posted on 2014-03-01 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged east london, hackney, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, night photography, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: King’s Cross

Posted on 2014-02-28 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged king's cross, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, street photography, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Win a Free Afternoon Tea for Two at Harrods

Posted on 2014-02-28 by tikichris

Hey everybody, I’ve teamed up with the folks at Buyagift to offer one lucky reader the chance to actually win a gift! The prize in this case is an opportunity to indulge in a delicious afternoon tea for two at the world famous department store, Harrods. Keep reading to find out how to win this fantastic day out in London. Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: King’s Cross

Posted on 2014-02-27 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: King’s Cross

Posted on 2014-02-26 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: King’s Cross

Posted on 2014-02-25 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: ALMS

Posted on 2014-02-24 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged alms, greek street, house of charity, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, night photography, Photography, photography blog, soho, SOHO SQUARE, street photography, W1, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Gerry’s

Posted on 2014-02-23 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged gerry's, LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, night photography, OLD COMPTON STREET, Photography, photography blog, skull, soho, street photography, W1, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: In Use

Posted on 2014-02-22 by tikichris

London Daily Photo: Pussy Cat

Posted on 2014-02-21 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, soho, street photography, W1, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

London Daily Photo: Oops

Posted on 2014-02-20 by tikichris

Coffee Break with Urban Pixxels (espressoCrazy)

Posted on 2014-02-19 by tikichris

EspressoCrazy’s Blogger in Residence Chris Osburn takes a break with a fellow blogger and foodie Jacintha Verdegaal to talk coffee and other matters. Jacintha Verdegaal is a Dutch expat living in London. Her blog, Urban Pixxels, is an account of her … Continue reading →

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London Daily Photo: Poland Street

Posted on 2014-02-19 by tikichris

Posted in London, London Daily Photo, Photography | Tagged LDP, London, London blog, London Daily Photo, london photographer, Photography, photography blog, Poland Street, soho, street photography, W1, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

5 Great Cafes Near London’s Oxford Circus (CheapOair)

Posted on 2014-02-19 by tikichris

Yes, it’s invariable that I will leave at least a couple of great cafes off this list in my pursuit to share a few ideal places to have a quality coffee while keeping within striking distance of all on offer … Continue reading →