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Some Thoughts on Friendship in the Digital Age
Expatations | Random Ramblings

Some Thoughts on Friendship in the Digital Age

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I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship lately. I’m not entirely sure why. Having always been a bit of a social butterfly and deeply interested in the why of people, I guess I find our relationships with each other to be a hugely interesting topic. Having a wide social circle used to seem like the…

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Moving to London: Everything You Need to Know
Expatations | London | United Kingdom

Moving to London: Everything You Need to Know

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Moving to London? There’s a few things I wish I’d known before setting up life in this marvellous city. This guide will tell you what to expect and help make your move to this city a little more smoother. Read on to find out more. Is moving to London a good idea? Well, uprooting your…

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How to move to a new city alone & avoid being lonely
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How to move to a new city alone & avoid being lonely

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Moving to a new city alone can be extremely difficult. I’ve done it quite a few times. The best thing to do is to settle into a routine and start meeting people as soon as possible. Here are some tips to avoid being lonely in a new city. Moving to a new city alone can…

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What I Do and Don’t Miss About Living in London
Expatations | United Kingdom

What I Do and Don’t Miss About Living in London

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It’s hard to leave anywhere you’ve left for a stretch of time. Although I am ultimately happy I left London and moved to Melbourne in Australia, there are many things I miss about my life there. Here’s a few of them. It’s been almost two years now since I moved from London to Melbourne, which…

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London Like a Local: How to Melt Into the Crowd
Expatations | London | United Kingdom

London Like a Local: How to Melt Into the Crowd

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Keen to visit London and less keen to stand out as an obvious tourist? Here are some tips on exploring London like a local. They’re written with humour, but there’s some truth within them, for sure! London is one of the most visited cities in the world (if not the most visited city). At any…

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The Downsides of Moving to the City of Your Dreams
Expatations | Melbourne

The Downsides of Moving to the City of Your Dreams

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It is may sound silly, but I think there is something to be said for being restless. And often enough, your environment has the biggest impact on your ability to settle down. As a traveller or wannabe long-term expat, finding a place that you truly feel at home in is a good thing – but…

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How to Survive Christmas as an Expat
Expatations

How to Survive Christmas as an Expat

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Expat life can be a beautiful, beautiful thing… but Christmas can kinda suck. If you’re close to your family, it’s when the homesickness can hit hardest. If you’re now living on the opposite side of the world, the change in seasons can really do your head in. And if you’ve just moved to a new…

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13 Reasons Why You Should Definitely Move Overseas Once in Your Lifetime
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13 Reasons Why You Should Definitely Move Overseas Once in Your Lifetime

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A couple of months ago I wrote this post, which outlines the possible downsides of expat life. The stuff you never think about when moving overseas, but which can end up affecting your experience all the same. Enough of this “Debbie Downer” business – now it’s time to look at the other side of the…

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