Everything you need to know before leaving the UK
by Leanne Shrosbree | Oct 21, 2014
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...
Read morePhishing? Vishing? Royal Mail? Don’t get caught by these 7 scams
by Leanne Shrosbree | Aug 27, 2014
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...
Read more10 lesser-known facts about Scotland
by Staff Writer | Jun 5, 2014
Albion, Pictland, Pretanikai Nesoi, Cruithintuait, Caledonia – call it what you like, Scotland has as many names as it does wonders. Here, we ...
Read moreYour six-point checklist for leaving the UK
by Staff Writer | Dec 3, 2013
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...
Read more20 interesting facts about Canada
by Staff Writer | Nov 7, 2013
Following our series of interesting facts on South Africa, New Zealand and Australia, we now take a look at Canada.
Read moreHow to open a UK bank account as an Australian
by Leanne Shrosbree | Aug 11, 2013
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...
Read more20 interesting facts about air travel
by Leanne Shrosbree | Dec 4, 2012
Maximum speeds, the longest flights, flight attendants’ weight and pilots’ meals – here are 20 little-known facts and snippets about air trave...
Read moreFor butter or wors: Your guide to South African shops in the UK
by Leanne Shrosbree | Nov 6, 2012
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...
Read more7 ways to beat the “Heathrow Injection”
by Staff Writer | Aug 1, 2012
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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