Living in London was always a pipe dream of mine. How would I ever land a sponsorship in the city, especially right after university? It was on my solo backpacking trip in 2016 that I was informed about the Working Holiday Visa, where Canadians under 30-something can simply apply and pay to live/work in the … Continue reading Things I Wont (and Will) Miss About London
A year or so ago, I made a list of London Favourites from a New Local. Time to revise that list with a few gems I've found since. Living in a city with endless options of restaurants, bars, and things to do, I rarely go to places more than once ... but these … Continue reading London Favourites from a Seasoned Local
Dear Bridget Jones, From witnessing your London lifestyle of after work drinks with your mates to bottles of wine in your pajamas at home, I was expecting I'd lead a similar life when I moved here. Little did I know, this was the core lifestyle of Londoners. Ask anyone: Hobbies? Going for drinks. What do you want to … Continue reading Dear Bridget Jones: I’m Not an Alcoholic, I’m a Londoner
(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 expats don't get the chance to go home for Christmas. Though London can be a cold and lonely city, they sure do … 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
You'd think I'd be prepared when someone asked me what my favourite London spots are. I swear, it's a question that leaves me struggling for words; "Uhh ... I love it all! My favourite thing is just exploring the city!" Though that may be honest, it's a classic BS answer. I am always prepped with an … Continue reading London Favourites: From A New Local
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 … Continue reading Edinburgh (and a Mini Visit to the Highlands)
