Dear Bridget Jones, One of the big draws to your story, aside from the humour and relatability, is the dashing (and devious) men you entangle yourself with. Daniel Cleaver, the cheeky bastard, is a favourite of many, despite being a proper prick; I blame Hugh Grant's charm. Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth, is the … Continue reading Dear Bridget Jones: A Daniel Cleaver Disguised as a Mark Darcy
(Repost from 2016) This would have been my first Christmas away from home if my wonderful parents hadn't offered to fly me home for a few days over the holidays. That being said, many ex-pats don't get the chance to go home for Christmas. Though London can be a cold and lonely city, they sure … Continue reading Christmas Guide to London
Dear Bridget Jones, I write to you again, as my London/Dating Diary continues, but this entry isn't about London at all. Rather it's about by *romantic* adventures abroad – my meet-cute experiences. Though you didn't meet Daniel, Mark, or Jack abroad, I figured you could appreciate the stories that give nod to the staple of … Continue reading Dear Bridget Jones: Travel Meet-Cutes
Time for another solo getaway! After such a successful trip to Barcelona and Madrid last May, I was itching to get back to Spain and discover more. My favourite hostel chain, Hostel One, has hostels in Seville so I chose to start there. I was craving some beach vibes too, so the next stop planned … Continue reading Solo In Spain: Visiting Seville & Valencia
When in Rome - eat, drink, and [try to] walk it off. My friend Andrea and I arrived at our hostel as the sun was setting, so we settled on just finding a good place for dinner before roaming. I've never been one to go all out for dinners, but in Italy how can … Continue reading Roman Mini-Holiday
In an effort to use up my remaining holiday allowance of 2016 and to finally tick off a city I've been itching to visit, I booked a last-minute trip to Edinburgh, Scotland. It would be my first solo trip since my month-long adventure back in May! Though a flight would be cheaper (when you don't … Continue reading Edinburgh (and a Mini Visit to the Highlands)
It'd be a shame to move to London and never explore beyond the city's borders. Step one? Book a ticket. My friends, Molly and Pip, and I were just looking for a short day trip to an exciting place. Oxford is only an hour away by train, so a perfect first stop to discover more … Continue reading A Day Trip to Oxford
After being in London for nearly three months, I took my first mini-break from the city. I wish I knew who said it and how they said it, but basically "Copenhagen feels like the perfect way to spend a Sunday". Three days was the perfect amount of time to explore. We got to see all … Continue reading A Long Weekend in Copenhagen
Tomorrow is the day! The BIG MOVE. I still can't believe that one of my biggest dreams is coming true. This post is part of the Moving to London series. I list the things I've done to prepare once my visa arrived. I also answer the most common questions I've received from family and friends about the … Continue reading Moving to London: Before I Go
My UK Visa has arrived in the mail and my flight is booked! In about two weeks, I will be living out my dream of moving to London. Some people don't understand why I'm so transfixed on the city. With recent world events, namely Brexit, many people have been asking me Why London? Keep reading to find out. Why I'm Moving to … Continue reading Why I Chose to Move to London
