Go hard or go home: Murphy’s law
A higher being obviously thought I needed a curve ball (or a few) to keep me on my toes. After my first Christmas in the Northern Hemisphere – which was lots of fun, I might add – things took a turn...
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I feel it’s my duty, as their very own London tour guide, to take them to the yummiest restaurants, the funkiest bars and the most interesting museums. Maybe it stems from my dream of writing for...
View ArticleGo Hard or Go Home: A very sunny disposition
Just like we Aussies have a reputation for being badly dressed, racist and loud, Poms are known, fairly or not, for being less sociable and more likely to complain. But in recent weeks, Londoners who...
View ArticleGo Hard or Go Home: Finding the perfect London digs
Behind finding a job and surviving the ghastly winters, searching for a roof over my head is my third most-hated London past time. As you’re probably all well aware, there’s plenty to hate about the...
View ArticleA train of thought to ponder
WHILE on board my train from London to Paris, I caught myself grinning from ear to ear, pondering the magnificence of it all. Down Under, it takes time, money and effort just to travel within our own...
View ArticleBreaking up is hard to do, especially with yourself
BEING an Aussie in the UK certainly has its benefits. Like when it’s my birthday or Christmas – I celebrate twice and get birthday and Christmas wishes for up to 48 hours. And, as harsh as it sounds,...
View ArticleGive me some freakin’ space, man
Claustrophobia. Definition: An abnormal feeling of being in a confined space. I think the word “London” defines it much more concisely. I once read in a London travel guide that it’s not uncommon for...
View ArticleWho says British cuisine is dull?
I’VE always been a healthy eater and a bit of a foodie, so some quirky food combinations, such as potato chips with my sandwich or ham, eggs and hot chips, didn’t instantly appeal. I think my taste...
View ArticleI need to find that just-arrived-in-London glow again
LONDON’S infamous sights, like a red phone booth, Big Ben or a black cab just don’t fill me with joy like they did 18 months ago. I know I’m not alone on this one. Anyone who has lived in London for...
View ArticleFOMO: The latest epidemic
IT’S called FOMO. Fear of missing out. Don’t laugh, it’s a serious problem. Ok, so the guys at Urban Dictionary might be the only ones who have recognised it, but many of my friends suffer the same...
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Aussie homesickness and the cyber-age
FRIENDS, open spaces, good coffee and the sun are just some of the things I miss from home, but at the very top of the list are my parents. I would have never pictured myself, at age 26, wanting so...
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All a bluster about the weather
THE Brits are famous for indulging in a bit of a whinge from time to time, but when it comes to the weather, Aussie expats take the cake. Admit it or not, Mother Nature’s behaviour is one topic that’s...
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Loving living the nomadic life
LIKE most Aussies living in London, spending a couple of years abroad was something I had dreamt of doing since my teens. My best friend Kate and I talked about moving “overseas” once our University...
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Keep calm and carry on…queuing
THERE’S a well-known joke that Londoners love to queue. But after paying more attention to the art of lining up and my own behaviour, I’ve discovered that it’s no laughing matter. Forming an orderly...
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To she pee, or not to she pee, that is the question
When it comes to festivals, everyone seems to have a different idea about what items are ‘essential’. For the ladies, what to wear is pretty important – onesie, funky hat, wellies and, should the...
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I heart Kiwis
THERE’S a myth here in the UK that Australians and Kiwis don’t get along. I don’t know if I’m alone or not, but I’d never heard of this so-called rivalry until I moved to the UK and, well, I really...
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London, where is the love?
A RECENT incident has crushed what little faith I had in the goodwill of my fellow Londoners. As I was walking to work, I saw a young woman fall off her bike right in the middle of an intersection. It...
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Love shines through the chaos
THROUGH the destruction, violence and despair caused by the recent riots in the UK, there was one thing that brought a smile to my face – seeing all the love being sent from Down Under. While many of...
View ArticleUK ‘English’ is all sixes and sevens
DESPITE living in the UK for almost two years, there are times when I struggle to understand people. That might seem odd given that this is the home of my native language, the Queen’s tongue. But as...
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Should I stay or should I go?
IT’S that time of year when Antipodeans begin their mass evacuation from the UK. Summer is as good as gone, and so are many Aussies and Kiwis. The season of festivals, holidays and picnics is history,...
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