Category Archives: Travel

Street Scenes from Lagos (Juxtapoz)

Posted on 2009-09-16 by tikichris

Street Scenes from Lagos Juxtapoz, Monday, 14 September 2009 During my five nights’ stay in Lagos, I was blown away by the vibrant (and often desperate) feel on the streets: edgy and relentless to say the least! New York, LA, … Continue reading →

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Images from Lagos (Juxtapoz)

Posted on 2009-09-15 by tikichris

Images from Lagos Juxtapoz, Friday, 11 September 2009 For every photo I took during my visit, there were countless more images that simply zoomed by too quickly or presented themselves at moments that just didn’t seem like the wisest times … Continue reading →

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Qype Does Lagos (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-09-10 by tikichris

Qype Does Lagos Qype does London, September 10th 2009 As has often been the case, experience on the ground didn’t quite fit the tips received before I left. Yes, I can confirm that hand wipes were essential packing and that … Continue reading →

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Oh Sure, Sean Connery’s in the Loo But Where’s the Frickin’ WiFi!!!??? (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-07-04 by tikichris

Oh Sure, Sean Connery’s in the Loo But Where’s the Frickin’ WiFi!!!??? Qype does London, July 4th 2009 I stayed at the Balmoral. Grand structure, historic hotel, exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, more than decent bar, lovely spa, nice room … Continue reading →

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Loos American Bar – Vienna, Austria (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-05-06 by tikichris

Loos American Bar – Vienna, Austria  Qype does London, May 6th 2009 It’s good to have well travelled architects as friends. They know the best places and spaces that cities have to offer – and when my good buddy (and … Continue reading →

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London, I’m Coming Home

Posted on 2009-01-11 by tikichris

London, I’m Coming Home Chris Osburn Qype does London January 11th 2009 I’m sitting here at Hartsfield International Airport (ick) in Atlanta waiting for my flight back to Heathrow (double ick). Despite the prospect of an especially sinister case of … Continue reading →

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Pub Quiz Winner! (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-01-06 by tikichris

Pub Quiz Winner! Chris Osburn Qype does London January 7th 2009 To be honest, this was my first pub quiz, something I’ve always associated with London. Maybe they used to have them back when I lived here, but I don’t … Continue reading →

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I Like Bodean’s But … (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-01-03 by tikichris

I Like Bodean’s But … Chris Osburn Qype does London January 3rd 2009 Don’t get me wrong; I like BoDean’s (especially their wings). But they could learn a thing or twelve from world famous master of the pit, Big Bob … Continue reading →

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“London Style” Fish & Chips in Chattanooga, Tennessee (Qype does London)

Posted on 2009-01-02 by tikichris

“London Style” Fish & Chips in Chattanooga, Tennessee Chris Osburn Qype does London January 2nd 2009 Driving around Chattanooga, Tennessee the other day I happened upon the above pictured van advertising Tugboat “London Style” Fish & Chips. I thought all … Continue reading →

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TimeandDate.com

Posted on 2007-02-20 by tikichris

On the road (or in the air) so much you don’t know what time/day it is where you are/were going? Gotta call someone on the other side of the planet and can’t remember the country code? Here’s a pretty handy … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Chili Cheese Fries

Posted on 2006-06-28 by tikichris

Back in May, I started writing what has become a monthy column for TriCityNews, an alternative newspaper focusing on the arts, culture, and politics in eastern Monmouth County – where I lived before moving to London. The column, published every … Continue reading →

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