Back when I started this blog eight years ago I used to be an avid reader; once completing a goal of 24 books in one year. I miss the days when technology was a luxury and not a constant distraction. Yes, reading articles online can still expand your mind and vocabulary, but we are faced … Continue reading The Lost Art of Reading a Book
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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)
I have heard so many great things about Prague but never expected to love it as much as I did. You will be in awe of the fairytale streets and historic landmarks but will have a blast drinking super cheap beer and making friends on nightly pub crawls. Prague is the perfect blend of culture by day … Continue reading Prague: A Fairytale Party City
