Happy Friday! This week has flown by, with a busy weekend and busy days at work. All of York seems to be gearing up for the holidays, and I’ve been finishing off plans and making new plans for after Christmas. Here’s what I’ve gotten up to this week! PAYDAY What is the British pound equivalent… Read More Living In England: Week 9
Without a doubt, London is one of my favorite cities in the world. The city goes all out for Christmas, with lights and decorations around every corner. It might not necessarily be snowy, but what it lacks in a white Christmas it more than makes up for in charm! Here are 10 photos to make… Read More 10 Photos To Make You Want To Visit London At Christmas
Yesterday I passed the 8-week mark: I’ve officially been living in England for two months! Sometimes I still can’t believe that this is my life now, and that I’m finally living here. I’m still making the adjustment to a full-time job and settling into routines. This is what I’ve been up to this week! I… Read More Living In England: Week 8
Has it really been 7 weeks?! I feel like I moved to England literally yesterday, time has been going so fast. And I know that time will absolutely fly between now and when I leave for my Christmas trip. Here’s what I’ve been thinking about this week! My life actually feels real here Between last… Read More Living In England: Week 7
Sitting right in the middle of the Peak District National Park, Eyam is a small village with lots to offer. It has a rich history as a mining town (going all the way back to the Romans!), but today it’s most well known as a Plague Village. And to clear up any confusion, Eyam is… Read More Eyam: The Peak District Plague Village
As an American living abroad in England, there are lots of things here that are different for me: tea, a monarchy, warm beer, not refrigerating eggs, all stores closing early on Sundays, saying “cheers” to everything as a catch-all phrase, consistent and steady rain. But this week I experienced one of the most unknown, unrecognizable,… Read More An American’s Experience With Nationalized Healthcare
This week more than any others, I feel like things are finally getting organized, and I’m actually settling in to life here in England. It’s been a fairly busy past few days, so here’s what I’ve been up to this week! Last weekend in the Peak District was amazing In case you don’t follow along… Read More Living In England: Week 6
The Peak District National Park is located in the Midlands of England, mostly in the county of Derbyshire. It boasts stunning scenery, quaint rural villages, beautiful country homes, and great opportunities for outdoor activities. On my most recent trip to the Peak District, I was based in Eyam and spent a lot of time in… Read More Postcards From The Peak District
There is so much to do in Yorkshire, it’s almost impossible to know where to begin! Besides the big cities like Leeds and Sheffield, smaller cities like York and Harrogate, there are so many small towns begging to be explored. Knaresborough, in the Vale of York, is a picture perfect, quaint little town and easily… Read More What to Do With One Day in Knaresborough
Welcome back to the weekly series! This has been a pretty quiet week travel-wise, but I’ve finally gotten around to publishing lots of blog posts that have been on the back burner for a while. And I stepped up my job hunting, so to be honest a whole lot of this week has been spent… Read More Living In England: Week 5
The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is charming, fun, and full of life. Even though I’ve been twice now, I’m already itching to go back and explore more of the city and the surrounding area. There’s history, culture, cozy pubs, beautiful scenery, and definitely a lot to do. So here you go—15 tips for a weekend… Read More 15 Tips for A Weekend in Edinburgh
Living in England has always been a dream of mine. But when I started looking into it seriously after my study abroad in Nottingham, I realized just how difficult it is to move permanently to another country. If you’re generally thinking of going abroad long-term, check out my post on 10 Ways to Actually Leave… Read More UK Visas For US Citizens
As the home of Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, Edinburgh, Scotland has a lot of connections with the most magical books of our time! Besides being a beautiful city with loads to do, there’s a special draw for HP fans to the Scottish capital. If you’re wanting to explore the city that inspired J.K. and… Read More 5 Harry Potter Places to Visit in Edinburgh
Applying for my UK visa this summer was probably the most stressful thing I’ve ever done. The paperwork, the rules, the giant price tag… all of it made for so many sleepless nights and so many tears shed over UK Visas & Immigration. But I thought I’d write out this guide for an insight into… Read More How To Get A UK Partner Visa
What a week this has been. I feel like I’m living in an entire different world from last week’s post. I’m emotionally exhausted from the horrible past few days, but I want to keep this weekly series going so here we go. This is what I’ve been up to and what I’ve been thinking over… Read More Living In England: Week 4
The election results are in, and the world sits in shock. I’m sitting here in shock too. It wasn’t long before the common phrase started popping up everywhere: “I’m moving to Canada now.” America’s northern neighbor has always been the fallback plan if an election doesn’t go your way. I’m pretty sure I still have… Read More 10 Ways To Actually Leave the Country (And Travel)
Whitby was a complete dream come true. Nearly three years ago, I had spent a few days in York on a group trip and had desperately researched bus schedules, trying to find time and a way to Whitby while I was in that area of the country. It ended up not working out, and I… Read More A Perfect Day In Whitby
Another Friday, another weekly update on life across the pond! This week has been fairly quiet (at least travel wise), as I’m still settling in. Here’s what I’ve been up to this week: Still waiting for a bank account… I almost can’t even talk about this anymore, the process has been so frustrating. But it… Read More Living In England: Week 3
One of the hardest things to pack for any trip is your clothes. You want to look cute, be comfortable, have options, and still fit everything all into your luggage—and doing it all is kind of impossible. Packing has become much easier for me now that I travel so much, simply because I bring most… Read More Packing Tips: My 5 Clothing Essentials
I’ll never forget booking my first flight to Europe: five years ago, my best friend and I sat down, opened up the Expedia webpage, and bought a round-trip flight from Minneapolis to Dublin for a 3-week trip the summer after my high school graduation. It was just about 3 months in advance. Price tag? $1024.… Read More 10 Tips For Booking Cheap Flights to Europe
