At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at London, UK and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.
Girl Gone London
http://girlgonelondon.com/
The blog of an expat who moved to the UK from Florida, and now lives in a village just outside London, Girl Gone London contains a wealth of information for expats.If you’re an academic planning to move abroad for study purposes, the ‘Study Abroad’ and ‘Program Reviews’ sections will prove very useful. The ‘UK Expat Life’ section contains posts on culture shock, visas and driving in the UK – all written with a healthy dose of humour and a refreshingly direct style.
Girl In London
http://girlinlondon.com/
Cheylene is an American expat who moved to the UK in 2010 and writes about her experiences in London. A wide-ranging site that’s recommended reading regardless of whether you’re moving to London or just planning a visit, Girl In London has a huge amount of information about the city. The site is broken down into sections, making it easy to find what you need, whether that’s advice about starting the moving process, getting over the shock of being new to London, or just what to do on your short visit.
Runaway Kiwi
http://runawaykiwi.com/
As the name suggests, Runaway Kiwi is the blog of an expat from New Zealand who now lives in England’s capital city. A straight-talking site that features a lot of very relatable posts for anyone who’s made a move across the world and then started panicking, Runaway Kiwi will make you feel like you’re not alone. Rebecca has a way of putting readers’ minds at rest about their fears, without making you feel stupid for having had them in the first place.
Sunny In London
http://sunnyinlondon.com/
A fun, lighthearted blog with heaps of advice for new expats, Sunny In London will tell you what you need to know whilst bringing a smile to your face. Offering advice on everything from what to buy for people who love travel, to how to navigate around London if you’re an American visiting the city for the first time, this is another blog that will make you feel like you don’t need to be daunted by the enormity of your first expat move. The ‘Things To Do’ and ‘Restaurant Review’ sections will also keep you busy and provide inspiration if you’re looking for places to visit.
Adventures Of A London Kiwi
http://www.adventuresofalondonkiwi.com/
With an utterly inspired site header and a fun, easy to read writing style, Emma’s blog is a brilliant mixture of personal life updates, thoughts on the experience of being an expat, and updates on her exotic travels elsewhere. The ‘London Life’ section is broken down into places to visit, attractions to see and where to eat – required reading for anyone either visiting or moving to the city.
We’re always on the lookout for more sites to feature – if you run a blog about living in London, leave us a link in the comments and we’ll take a look!