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.
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 »
The holiday season is coming up and you know what that means! Time to get treat your favourite uni student to something nice! Whether you’ve got an undergrad, a master’s student, or a PhD student in your life, look no further than this comprehensive guide of gifts for uni students (UK) they’re sure to love. …
The Comprehensive Guide: 75 of the Best Gifts for Uni Students UK Read More »
One of the best things about being a student in the UK is the amazing student discounts available at loads of stores and restaurants. In store, you’ll generally have to ask for the discount and show your student ID. None of the ones below require any special additional subscription to things like the Totum card; …
More than 100 of the Best Places with Student Discounts in the UK 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 »
Who doesn’t love eating cookie dough straight from the bowl? With this recipe you can make vegan edible cookie dough and not have to worry about salmonella! Edible cookie dough is all the rage these days, but a lot of the ones on the market just taste too ~healthy~ (read: gross). This one strikes the …
Easy Edible Cookie Dough for Vegan Cravings (5 mins!) Read More »
Looking for quick vegan meals? This 15-minute microwave chilli is perfect for vegan meal prep. This recipe makes five servings and is great for freezing for the week. Best of all, you can make it all in your dorm room with minimal clean-up! It also has lots of protein and servings of veg so you …
Looking for some veg recipes for lunch? These vegan flatbread pizzas are the perfect lunch or snack for students on a budget that you can make in your dorm room. They’re filled with protein from the chickpea flour and lots of veg to keep you healthy during busy periods! With a total prep and cooking …
Veg Recipes for Lunch: Easy Microwave Flatbread Pizza Read More »
Like most people, I love tacos, and they’re one of my go-to’s when iI’m out of vegan dinner ideas. I equally love how many different ways there are to veganize them! These ones are made from walnut “meat”—they’re high protein, packed with vegetables and, as usual, can be made completely in the microwave. They’re perfect …
Easy Vegan Dinner Ideas: Walnut “Meat” Tacos in the Microwave Read More »
Are you a veteran vegan (pun intended) lacking inspiration (or time) for your meals? Or are you new to plant-based eating and want an easy and delicious dinner? This vegan pad Thai can be made in the microwave in 15 minutes or less and is cheap too! Furthermore, this recipe is great for university students …
