Journal

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Stories of place, language, belonging, and life between cultures.

What Happens to Everything a Museum Doesn’t Display? A Visit to V&A East Storehouse
07/06/2026 Places & Plates, Life in Britain and Beyond
Inside London’s Most Unusual Museum: V&A East Storehouse A couple of weeks ago, we headed…
5 Budget-Friendly Meals to Eat in the UK (Without Surviving on Fast Food)
09/06/2026 Places & Plates, Life in Britain and Beyond
Summer is almost here, and many visitors are planning trips to the UK. One thing…
How Much Does It Cost to Live in London? Our Real Family Budget (One Parent, Two Kids, April 2026)
03/06/2026 Life in Britain and Beyond
Every month looks a little different, but I like keeping track of where our money…
A Museum Morning and Dim Sum Lunch in London Chinatown
09/06/2026 Places & Plates, Life in Britain and Beyond
One thing I still struggle with in Britain — even after years of living abroad…
Living in Britain Changed Me in Unexpected Ways
31/05/2026 Life in Britain and Beyond
Living in Britain Changed Me in Unexpected Ways From beauty standards to tea habits, here’s…