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Money Matters · October 19, 2020

Expats: How to Build Your Credit Score in the UK

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.

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Travel · October 13, 2020

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).

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Entertainment, Lifestyle, Setting Up · October 5, 2020

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.

Travel · September 24, 2020

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…

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Relocation, Travel · September 13, 2020

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.

Entertainment, History · September 3, 2020

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…

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I'm Adaobi. A British-born former BBC radio journalist. I want to share with you: what life is like in the UK; our traditions and eccentricities and how you can make the most of your time here.

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