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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 … 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 … 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, … 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, … 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 … 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 … 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 … 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; … 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, … Read more
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 … Read more