Leanne Shrosbree
  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Oct 21, 2014

Everything you need to know before leaving the UK

So your time in the UK has come to an end and you’ve decided to pack your belongings and move back home. These three tips will take you safely...

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Leanne Shrosbree
  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Aug 27, 2014

Phishing? Vishing? Royal Mail? Don’t get caught by these ...

If you’ve just arrived in the UK, take 10 minutes to familiarise yourself with the scams doing the rounds at the moment. These are often targe...

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lady
  Staff Writer   ● Jun 5, 2014

10 lesser-known facts about Scotland

Albion, Pictland, Pretanikai Nesoi, Cruithintuait, Caledonia – call it what you like, Scotland has as many names as it does wonders. Here, we ...

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lady
  Staff Writer   ● Dec 3, 2013

Your six-point checklist for leaving the UK

If you’re about to head home after a stint in the UK, it’s hard not to feel a little overwhelmed by the amount of planning to be done. We’ve p...

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lady
  Staff Writer   ● Nov 7, 2013

20 interesting facts about Canada

Following our series of interesting facts on South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, we now take a look at Canada.

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Leanne Shrosbree
  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Aug 11, 2013

How to open a UK bank account as an Australian

If you’d like your life in the UK to get off to a smooth start, sorting out your UK bank account is a must. Opening a UK bank account is noto...

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Leanne Shrosbree
  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Dec 4, 2012

20 interesting facts about air travel

Maximum speeds, the longest flights, flight attendants’ weight and pilots’ meals – here are 20 little-known facts and snippets about air trave...

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Leanne Shrosbree
  Leanne Shrosbree   ● Nov 6, 2012

For butter or wors: Your guide to South African shops in ...

If you’re a Saffa who's new to the UK, you might already be missing some favourite flavours from home. But don’t fret - there are many physic...

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lady
  Staff Writer   ● Aug 1, 2012

7 ways to beat the “Heathrow Injection”

The urban dictionary defines the Heathrow Injection as “a metaphor for the weight one inevitably gains when one migrates to London for an exte...

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