United Kingdom
Welcome to my UK blogs page. You'll find content from my expat adventures, as well posts featuring pre-move visits and explorations of England and Scotland.
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The Best Views in Edinburgh: A Guide to the City’s Must-See Lookout Points
Edinburgh is my happy place for many reasons, one of which is all the ways to take in the views of the city. We recently took a road trip up to Scotland, with a 48 hour stop in the Scottish…
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A Cute Countryside Walk with Alpacas
A few weeks ago, I celebrated my 39th birthday, thus kicking off my 40th year. As one of my gifts, the Brit surprised me with an alpaca walk in the Peak District. Read on for a cuteness overload and to…
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The Ultimate Quick Getaway: 24 Hours in the Cotswolds
Everything you may have imagined England to look like outside of London, The Cotswolds is a delightful day trip or weekend city break at any time of year. This is our 24-hour winter experience in one of the most picturesque…
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Stately Homes to Visit In Cambridgeshire and Suffolk
Two of my favourite things to do in England and the rest of the UK are visiting stately homes and taking garden/countryside walks. Cambridgeshire and the neighboring county of Suffolk don’t lack for either. Every visit is a treat for…
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Ex-Pat Observations: First Edition
Living in England hasn't been a culture shock, but there are definitely some quirks. Like hard water, weird crisp flavours and and double-tapped sinks. Welcome to the first edition of my ex-pat observations.
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London Budget Hacks for a Quality Stay in the City
London can be an expensive place to visit. But it's entirely possible with limited funds. #GetThrifty in London with these budget hacks!
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Exploring East Sussex Wine Country
If you’re not from the UK (or have been living under a rock since Harry married Meghan), your first question is possibly “Where is Sussex?”. Answer: Sussex is in southeast England. Your next question might likely “England has a wine…
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Scenic (and Affordable!) Day Trips from London
Want to see more of England than just the crowded streets of London? Get out of the city and for a scenic day trip! I've put together a list of my favourite (and still to-do) affordable day trips from London…
