When you move to the UK, your credit score from your home country doesn’t follow you. Indeed, you’re actually considered a blank slate, and will need to rebuild your financial credibility from scratch. This is not something that can be achieved overnight. But, there are some definite quick wins to be had.
How to Plan the Perfect Hike in the English Lake District
A hike in the Lake District is the perfect day trip for expats based in the North West of England. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced hiker, there are walks for you – from flat lowlands, to rocky fells (small mountains).
Making Friends in the UK – Despite Coronavirus
Making friends can be the difference between settling smoothly into your new life in the UK, and feeling like a perpetual tourist. But, forming close ties as an adult is often harder than when we were kids.
The Tram: Getting Around Manchester Without A Car
This post is part of a new series exploring how to get around in the UK, using public transport. With it’s super-wide routes and highways, the US was built for the motor vehicle. Meanwhile, outside Canada’s main cities, you’re putting…
Moving to the UK With A Dog in 2020
It costs around $286 to get all the necessary travel papers to move your dog from the US to the UK. That figure includes mandatory vaccinations and vet treatments, as well as a government-endorsed health certificate.
Why The British Celebrate Bonfire Night Each Year
This post explains what Bonfire Night is, and why it is still observed in the UK after more than 400 years of celebration. You’ll hear it referred to by many different names: Bonfire Night, Fireworks Night or even Guy Fawkes…