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A Long Weekend in Copenhagen

November 29, 2016June 24, 202035 Comments

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

Things I’ve Learned About London (So Far)

September 28, 2016June 25, 202035 Comments

I've officially been here a month, and there is still so much to learn as an expat in London. So as I discover more lessons, I will add them to the list. You may notice that there are a lot of lessons on budgeting – at the ripe age of 22 I am finally experiencing … Continue reading Things I’ve Learned About London (So Far)

Dear Bridget Jones: My First Two Weeks in London

September 12, 2016June 23, 202034 Comments

Dear Bridget Jones, Though this is extremely different from my other travel blog posts, I found it fitting that as I stumble through my life in London, I write to you. Your crazy scenarios were oh so enjoyable and painstakingly relatable, especially now. This could be an ode to your new chapter of having a … Continue reading Dear Bridget Jones: My First Two Weeks in London

Moving to London: Before I Go

August 28, 2016October 18, 201720 Comments

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

How I Got My UK Tier 5 Working Holiday Visa

August 18, 2016June 18, 202023 Comments

I've decided to create a mini Moving to London Series for those of you who want to move to the UK and for those of you who are just interested in my experience. This post is about the Tier 5 Visa application process. It won't be super technical, as I am no expert, but it'll give you a … Continue reading How I Got My UK Tier 5 Working Holiday Visa

Why I Chose to Move to London

August 13, 2016October 18, 2017123 Comments

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

My Month of Solo Travel in Review

July 26, 2016October 18, 201764 Comments

Before I left, a few people asked me, "What do you hope to gain from this trip?". Honestly, just completing this trip seemed like a big accomplishment (I would have never imagined doing something like this a few years back). I didn't expect some Eat Pray Love sort of self discovery ... but of course I'd take … Continue reading My Month of Solo Travel in Review

When You Don’t Live in One Place for Long

July 18, 2016June 24, 202040 Comments

My life has been all over the place these past few years; since I moved to Halifax from Ottawa for university. Once I was there, my program had me moving around every four months to complete internships (a great program btw). Now top that off with an exchange to France and a month long backpacking … Continue reading When You Don’t Live in One Place for Long

London Bucketlist (For Tourists)

July 13, 2016June 23, 202073 Comments

Now that I'm moving to London, I figured it'd be a good idea to revamp my London Bucketlist with all your suggestions. I am still looking for more things to add so feel free to comment below. You can also check out my New York City Bucketlist if that's more your style! Here's the List: SEE/DO/TOUR: Piccadilly Circus … Continue reading London Bucketlist (For Tourists)

Adventures in Ireland: Dublin, Galway, & More

July 6, 2016October 19, 201775 Comments

I'm one of those North Americans who takes serious pride in my 1/4 Irish heritage ... like a 1/4 is enough to say Kiss Me I'm Irish on St. Patrick's day. I was initially planning to visit Ireland with my family but when the trip got postponed I decided I couldn't wait any longer, this … Continue reading Adventures in Ireland: Dublin, Galway, & More

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A Bridget Jones aspiring to be a Carrie Bradshaw.

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