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Resolved | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-12-30 by tikichris

So, here we are at the end of 2023. Was my new year’s resolution resolved? It was! Maybe not quite how I had envisioned it would be back in January or yielding exactly the same sort of feelings of accomplishment … Continue reading →

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Not Much to Say | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-11-12 by tikichris

It’s been a few months since posting anything in my 2023 Resolution series. At first blush that might seem bad, but I actually reckon it’s good.  I’ve been so busy meeting the goal of the resolution that I haven’t needed … Continue reading →

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NomNomNom – Cookery School at Little Portland Street – 2023 Reunion

Posted on 2023-09-28 by tikichris

Once upon a time, I used to take a lot of photographs. I mean a lot a lot of photographs. This was the late noughties, a window of transition from film photography to mobile phone photography when the DSLR (digital … Continue reading →

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Oops! | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-08-27 by tikichris

In the last post for my 2023 Resolution series, I started envisioning the rest of year – and then nothing! It’s been nearly two months since then without any followup or much activity at all on this blog. Time’s slipped … Continue reading →

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Starting to Envision the Rest of the Year | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-06-10 by tikichris

It’s been about a month since I checked in with this series, a mostly fun and fairly active few weeks with plenty of blogging. As I said in my last 2023 Resolution post, ‘I’ve got my mojo back.’ I think … Continue reading →

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Progress | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-05-14 by tikichris

After a couple of especially busy weeks, I find myself with some unexpected free time on a Sunday morning. I reckon this is as good a time as any to pause and reflect and write another post for my 2023 … Continue reading →

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Results | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-04-30 by tikichris

Hello. It’s been a few weeks since I last logged in to write something for my 2023 Resolution series. I’m not too concerned about the lapse though, because I am actually keeping my resolution, to start blogging regularly again. A … Continue reading →

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Back | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-04-08 by tikichris

Hey folks. I’m back after a few weeks hiatus from my 2023 Resolution. For part of that time off, I was traveling. Pertaining to my resolution to start blogging regularly again, my trip served to whet my appetite to continue … Continue reading →

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Recap and Break | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-03-18 by tikichris

Eleven posts in as many weeks with a couple of busy weeks ahead, I thought now would be a good time to pause my 2023 Resolution series and take stock of what I’ve shared thus far. I’m pretty happy with … Continue reading →

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No | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-03-11 by tikichris

Hey! I’m actually having fun working on my 2023 Resolution, and I hope you folks are enjoying reading about my attempts to keep my resolution to start blogging regularly after a long hiatus. For me, it’s interesting to observe how … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Inertia  | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-03-03 by tikichris

Welcome back to my 2023 Resolution series. Since my last post, I’ve been thinking a lot about inertia, how it stands in the way of me writing regularly and how I can move past it. I’ve come up with some … Continue reading →

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Inertia  | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-02-25 by tikichris

And more time lapses between these posts … But it’s not necessarily because of lack of initiative. My job is getting in the way a bit, and my work schedule is tighter and busier than it was at the start … Continue reading →

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Good | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-02-16 by tikichris

Uh oh! It’s been well past a week and I’ve yet to publish anything new in this series, or anything else for that matter. No big deal, really, but I have noticed motivation and dedication continuing to slide since my … Continue reading →

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Rigamarole | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-02-04 by tikichris

Through the ‘resolution’ writing process that I kicked off last month, I realised that I already have strategies for embracing serendipity and appreciating the good in my life. I recalled how I once applied those strategies to writing. I’m glad … Continue reading →

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Acknowledging What’s Good | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-01-28 by tikichris

My previous post in this 2023 Resolution series was about how I ought to try incorporating serendipity into my writing process. As I wrote the post, I realised I had already developed a way of incorporating serendipity into my writing, … Continue reading →

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Allowing Serendipity to Play a Role | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-01-21 by tikichris

In just three weeks, my blog post about my new year’s resolution has evolved into a series of five posts. That was not the plan or how I thought this resolution might play out.

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Adapting | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-01-19 by tikichris

The moment when I happened upon the parakeets in my back garden last week remains at the fore of my thoughts. The image of those birds – once considered exotic and rare but now a relatively common yet still strikingly … Continue reading →

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And Then … Parakeets | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-01-12 by tikichris

My last post was about not having anything to write but deciding to publish a post anyway if only to give myself a chance to exercise my creative muscles and get back into the routine of writing regularly. But as … Continue reading →

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One Week Later | 2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-01-08 by tikichris

It’s been a week since I shared about my new year’s resolution to start blogging more regularly. So here I am eight days into January, resolved and ready to write.  But what am I going to write about? I’ve got … Continue reading →

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2023 Resolution

Posted on 2023-01-02 by tikichris

My new year’s resolution for 2023 is to start blogging regularly again.  It’s been more than three years since I stopped writing as my main source of income, and I’m starting to realise the impact it’s had on me. 

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3 Reasons You Need to Start a Blog Today

Posted on 2019-01-26 by tikichris

Ready to start your own blog? Here are three key reasons why you should do so today. Continue reading →

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Denise Medrano, The Wine Sleuth | #TCTalks Episode 26

Posted on 2018-07-19 by tikichris

Denise Medrano, aka The Wine Sleuth, is a London based blogger and the wine buyer for The Grocery Wine Vault. She’s also the subject of the 26th episode of tikichris Talks. We had a great conversation about her passion for wine and her mission to help others simply enjoy drinking it. Continue reading →

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Denise Medrano, The Wine Sleuth | #TCTalks Episode 26

Posted on 2018-07-19 by tikichris

Denise Medrano, aka The Wine Sleuth, is a London based blogger and the wine buyer for The Grocery Wine Vault. She’s also the subject of the 26th episode of tikichris Talks. We had a great conversation about her passion for wine and her mission to help others simply enjoy drinking it. Continue reading →

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A Decade Down | Ten Years of tikichris

Posted on 2016-12-31 by tikichris

Before 2016 comes to a close, I thought I’d take a moment to recap the 10 team ups I co-hosted over the year in celebration of my blog’s tenth anniversary and – more importantly – to thank the folks involved in helping me make each of those 10X10 events happen! Continue reading →

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I’m Back

Posted on 2016-10-05 by tikichris

I’ll get to the blogging about the best bits of my US adventures soon and about all sort of wonderful stuff here in London too. Continue reading →

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2016 UK Blog Awards: The Big Night is Soon!

Posted on 2016-04-25 by tikichris

This Friday night the winners of the 2016 UK Blog Awards will be announced at an awards ceremony that promises to be an especially swish affair. Continue reading →

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2016 UK Blog Awards: Big Thanks for Helping Me Make the Shortlist!

Posted on 2016-02-16 by tikichris

Remember back last month when I was hitting you up for the votes for the UK Blog Awards? Well guess what?!? Continue reading →

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Last Chance to Vote tikichris for the 2016 UK Blog Awards

Posted on 2016-01-22 by tikichris

It’s down to the wire folks! If you haven’t voted yet for my blog in the 2016 UK Blog Awards, could you please? You’ve got until Monday 25 January 2016 at 9pm. And if you have, well guess what?! You … Continue reading →

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Best Travel + Food and Drink Blog | Vote for Me? #UKBA16

Posted on 2016-01-04 by tikichris

Should this blog win an award? I dunno. But this year marks the 10th anniversary of tikichris, and some sort of ‘official’ acknowledgement sure would feel good. The 2016 UK Blog Awards are now open for public voting. I would appreciate your vote. Continue reading →

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Some Of Our Favorite Posts from 2013 (CheapOair)

Posted on 2014-01-01 by tikichris

Eerily incomplete sculpture, crave-worthy ceviche, and breaking bread with a breathtaking view, 2013 was a fantastic year to be a travel blogger. But those are just my favourite bits from London. Here’s a look at my top five favourite posts … Continue reading →

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Best of OneTravel 2013 (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-12-31 by tikichris

Reading over my OneTravel blog posts from the past 12 months, all I can say is wow, it was a very good year. Here’s a look back at five of my favorite reasons to have traveled in 2013. I hope … Continue reading →

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Road Hog/Road Blog

Posted on 2013-11-16 by tikichris

As bigger and better opportunities involving travel come my way, I find myself blogging from the road. Often finding myself in settings that are incredibly scenic but not necessarily ideal for writing or publishing meaningful content online, I’m learning to adapt to my life on-the-go as I try to maintain the same level of consistency and quality (I hope!) as when I was a more static blogger. Continue reading →

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Getting the Most from Your Post! Tips for Better Blogging

Posted on 2013-10-12 by tikichris

There’s so much more to creating a great blog post than simply tapping out a few paragraphs and pressing the “publish” button. As someone who’s been blogging pretty much everyday since 2006, I’ve learned a thing or two over the years (sometimes the hard way) about what to do to ensure a blog post is as effective as possible. Here are a few basic tips on getting the most from your post! Continue reading →

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August Work Heats Up

Posted on 2013-08-10 by tikichris

I used Grammarly to grammar check this post because I’m writing about all sorts of stuff at a rate like never before in my career. Proofreading’s never been something I particularly enjoy. If I can dump such a task onto a free online service, why not? Continue reading →

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LBM Audible #11: Getting in the Picture with TikiChris (LondonBloggers.net)

Posted on 2013-07-31 by tikichris

Here’s a link to a LBM Audible interview with yours truly about photography and blogging. Continue reading →

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