Tucked away on Charles Street in one of the most beautiful areas of London, the Chesterfield Mayfair is a plush hotel that offers incredible service, comfortable amenities, and one of the best afternoon teas in London. You don’t have to be staying here to experience their whimsical and wonderful “sweet shop” (candy store, for those …
Chesterfield Mayfair Afternoon Tea Review (+ Photos!) Read More
Christmas crowns, made out of tissue paper, are such a quintessential part of a British Christmas! Traditionally, they’re put in Christmas crackers and worn at Christmas dinner (and on Christmas day), and while there isn’t really a fantastic answer for why Brits enjoy wearing paper tissue hats on their head all day, it’s said to …
This post is sponsored by UNCLE Apartments, but all opinions are my own. Whether you’re an expat hoping to move to London or you’re picking up from somewhere else in the UK and making the transition to the big city, this guide on how to find a flat in London is exactly where you need …
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British Christmas crackers are such an essential part of Christmas dinner, and in this British Christmas crackers tutorial, you’re going to learn how to make them at home! Christmas crackers aren’t actually edible crackers, but rather a cardboard structure with trinkets inside that “crackle” or pop when they are pulled apart. History of Christmas Crackers …
Did you know that English isn’t the only language recognized in the country of Wales? Welsh is a celtic language that has been around for centuries, and is still used to this day. As of the most recent survey in December 2020, it is estimated that nearly 30% of the country’s population speaks Welsh. Over …
How to Say Hello in Welsh (+ More Useful Welsh Phrases) Read More
870 miles. The Wales Coast Path stretches the entire coast of Wales, including going in and around the Isle of Anglesey in the North. One of only a few countries in the entire world to feature a coastal path like this, Wales is the perfect destination for travelers who enjoy a good, scenic walk. Whether …
11+ Best Wales Holiday Destinations along the Wales Coast Path (2024) Read More
There’s nothing more confusing than trying to figure out where to have the best afternoon tea in London, which is where this St. Ermin’s afternoon tea review comes in! Do you go for something fancy, something casual, something in the city center, something on a boat? Should you keep it traditional, or get a bit …
A London St. Ermin’s Hotel Afternoon Tea Review (honest) Read More
Whether you’re an expat, a study abroad student, or the occasional traveler, culture shock is not a foreign concept. Well, if you want to get technical, it actually is a foreign concept, but you know what I mean. We often use the phrase, “culture shock” to describe the feeling of being awed by a foreign culture that …
How to Overcome Culture Shock while Abroad: 5 Key Steps Read More
Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about reverse culture shock symptoms and reverse culture shock as a study abroad student from prospective study abroad students heading off in the next term or looking to come to London at some point in the future. Those conversations are filled with excitement and curiosity and nervousness …
Dealing with Reverse Culture Shock: the honest truth Read More
While Americans tend to have a reputation for liking to set fires and blow things up on various holidays (true), the British are not immune to this particular pleasure. And since Bonfire Night in America/the USA isn’t a thing, I thought it would be a good idea to explain the origins and celebrations behind Bonfire …
The Ultimate Guide to Bonfire Night in the UK for Americans Read More
