When I first wrote these tips on using AirBnb, it was 2015 and AirBnB was just starting to become more well-known in the US despite having had a stronghold in Europe for a little while already. Today, AirBnB is well-known around the world, so these AirBnB tips for first-time users are long overdue! Whether you’re […]
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One of my best friends was in town visiting last week, and as with every American who comes to visit me after I moved to America from the UK, I demanded asked that she bring me my favorite American treats, which of course includes Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn. Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn is basically like crack
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These past few weekends have been ‘wedding season,’ not only for me, but also for the dozens of coworkers and friends I’ve spoken to who are hopping from wedding-to-wedding this month. There’s something about spring and summer in the UK that makes it a perfect time to say “I do,” which is wonderful for the
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Imagine a world where ponies run wild right outside your window, a relaxing spa looks out to grass fields and breakfast can be eaten in your slippers and bathrobe. Now stop imagining, because whatever you’ve come up with in your head is nowhere near as good as the real thing at Careys Manor Hotel in
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While in the UK, you may find yourself wondering about British pub etiquette as not everyone is familiar with how they operate or the overlap and differences between pubs, bars, and restaurants in the UK. So many people who are visiting the UK are eating out a lot, particular if you’re staying at a hotel
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As a 3 time study abroad in London veteran, I know how important study abroad can be to helping you reach your goals. In this list of study abroad quotes, prepare to be inspired and entertained as you laugh, reflect, and think about the ways that study abroad is capable of changing you in the
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Hello, lovely friends and family around the world (have you noticed we’ve started saying “lovely” a lot more since moving to the UK?). As American expats in the UK, there’s a lot that we go through during the year. Homesickness. Seasonal depression. Crying over the fact that it can be so stupidly hard to make
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Living abroad with anxiety can be tough. Having expat anxiety can be seriously uncomfortable. I remember the first time I shared my anxiety with someone while I was studying abroad. “Hey, this is kind of awkward,” I said to my 3 flatmates in London. We had only been there a few days, and we were
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So you’re thinking about whether you should do a food tour in Berlin. You’re wondering if doing a food tour is a good way to see Berlin, how much food you get on a food tour, and if a food tour of Berlin is worth doing. You guys. Let me tell you. This may well
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Ah, Disneyland Paris! Many Disney fans wonder, “is Disneyland Paris worth it?” because they’ve heard about this magical place just outside of Paris, but aren’t sure how Disneyland Paris (DLP) compares to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and other Disney parks in the rest of the world. As a hardcore Disney lover, I knew I had
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