Articles on all things living in London for students and expats (on a budget!), PhD life, plant-based food on a budget, and money diaries.
Got a university offer in London? Congratulations! London is a FANTASTIC place to study! Now that you’ve got an offer, you’ll need somewhere to live. Or maybe you’ve just finished uni and are moving to London for the first time. Read on for my complete guide for the best places to live in London for …
The Ultimate Guide: Top 5 BEST Places to Live in London for Students + Grads Today Read More »
In my last place, I had a ~pesky~ property manager and I was SO worried about losing my deposit. Even though I didn’t *technically* have to deep clean my house before I moved (legally), I knew it was a good idea to make it easier to get my full deposit back, and that I should …
The BEST End of Lease Cleaning Checklist (Easily Secure Your Deposit!) Read More »
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 »
Thinking of buying the Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones, but not totally sure yet? I’ve got you covered. I totally understand they are an investment (especially for students!) which is why I’ve compiled this list of the Sony WH-1000XM3 pros and cons to help you decide. Affiliate disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll …
The Best Headphones for Studying: Sony WH-1000XM3 Pros and Cons Read More »
People on the internet are always going on about how important self care is, but how do you actually practice self care? This article contains ideas for self care and tips for including more self care in your life. So, if you’re a student or young professional who needs more self care in your life, …
Ideas for Self Care for Students + Tips for Self Care You NEED to Try Now 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, …
The 11 Best Vegan Restaurants London Has to Offer Read More »
Are you thinking of doing a PhD but not sure what it’s like at the moment with everything going on in the world? Or, are you a current grad school student looking for some motivation to work from home? In this article, I’ll go through a day in my life as a remote PhD student …
Insider Insight: Doing a PhD in Computer Science Online (Day in the Life) Read More »
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 »
