Information for expats and study abroad students moving to London (on a budget!) including pub and recommendations, practical tips for finding a place to live in London, and how to save money in London.
I’ve had a lot of experience moving house in London— I’ve lived in almost 10 places since I moved here (I moved around a LOT the first few months I moved here until I found a permanent place). I’ve made my fair share of mistakes in the process. In this article, I’ll share the top …
Moving House in London—Avoid These Mistakes! (+ Bonus Moving Checklist) Read More »
Congratulations, you’ve got your first flat in London! I’ve moved into a lot of new apartments and houses in London. I can now say I’ve got the first home essentials more or less figured out. Here’s everything you need to buy for your first apartment in London. This article has the most budget-friendly first flat …
First Home Essentials: Flat Must Buys Every New Renter Needs! Read More »
I get it. London is EXPENSIVE. But it doesn’t have to be! I’ve been successfully living on just my PhD stipend (which, I’ll tell you, isn’t much) for a year since I was laid off from my part-time job. Here are the best 7 ways to save money living in London (including ways to save …
The BEST 7 Ways to Save Money Living in London + How to Save Money on London Transport Read More »
I’ve been vegan for several years now and, let me tell you, restaurants in London have gotten SO GOOD about veganism. It’s been a long time since I’ve been somewhere that doesn’t have at least one vegan option (even at steakhouses!) and many restaurants now have completely separate vegan and vegetarian menus. That being said, …
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You might have heard me throw the term around on my site (or elsewhere!), but what is an expat? In this article, I’ll define the term expat and recount my experience being an expat for over 10 years. Then, I’ll talk about the 21 top perks of being an expat that I’ve experienced. What is …
What is an Expat? (+ 21 Amazing Benefits of Living Abroad) Read More »
People often ask me, ‘should I move to London?’ and whether or not I like living here. I do absolutely LOVE living in London now, but there are some things I don’t like about it as well. And, when I first moved here, some things definitely took getting used to. This article contains my in-depth …
Should I Move to London? The Best (and Worst!) of London Life Read More »
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Finding a flat to rent in London is notoriously a bit of a nightmare, but it doesn’t have to be. Read on for my complete guide for finding a flat in London when moving from abroad. Figure Out Where You Want to Rent a Flat in London First of all, …
Let’s face it, whether you’re a student, working, or just visiting, perhaps the best thing about London is its traditional, cozy pubs. I’m a big fan of real ales and old man pubs and have made it my mission to find the best pubs in London during my six years of living here. Read on …
Best Pubs in London: the Top 15 You Need to Visit Now Read More »
I’m not going to lie, I love the Refinery29 money diary series, so I thought I’d take a page out of their book and do my own! Since I’m now only living on my PhD stipend and savings, I’ve recently taken a more active approach to budgeting and saving money where I can. I tend …
My Take on the Refinery29 Money Diary Series: Week 1 Read More »
I recently moved into a new flat with some friends (who only recently moved to London) and, as we went through the moving process, I realised there were so many things about renting and living in London that have become second nature to me which were so foreign to them (and to me when I …
15 Practical Things You Need to Know When Moving to London: US to UK Guide Read More »
