Our Last Week Before Moving Out: Preparing for a House Move in England
When One Year Quietly Turned Into Three In exactly one week’s time, we’ll hand back…
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Stories of place, language, belonging, and life between cultures.
Why Secondary School Seems to Matter So Much in Britain
Before moving to Britain, I assumed that university was the educational milestone people cared about…
A Scorching Summer Sports Day at a British Primary School
Last Friday was my younger child’s Sports Day, one of the highlights of the summer…
What Homework Looks Like in a British Primary School
The children went back to school on Monday after the May half-term break, and the…
BTS World Tour Arirang Live Viewing in London: When We Couldn’t Get Concert Tickets
At some point over the past few years, my eldest child has gradually grown to…
How to Enrol Your Child in a UK Primary School: A Guide for International Families
Whether you have children—and whether those children are school-age—can completely change the experience of living…
I Wish I’d Opened a UK ISA Sooner (And Why I Use Trading 212)
When I first moved to the UK, one piece of financial advice kept coming up…
Is Merlin Pass Worth It for Families? Our Most-Used Membership in the UK
If you have children and live in the UK, chances are you have heard of…
What Happens to Everything a Museum Doesn’t Display? A Visit to V&A East Storehouse
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)
Summer is almost here, and many visitors are planning trips to the UK. One thing…
