Category Archives: Moving Abroad

[VIDEO] How To Make Friends Abroad

Thoughts from Alanna… I’ve received a lot of questions from fellow expats on how to make friends abroad.. I feel you, it’s hard! Here are my top tips for how to make friends while living abroad, specifically as a Canadian living in England! It’s hard making friends as an adult,…

[VIDEO] What I Wish I Knew Before Moving Abroad

Thoughts from Alanna… As a Canadian living in Kent, England, I’ve had some incredible experiences these last 2+ years. But I would be lying if I said it was all good. Here are some things I wish I knew before moving abroad! I think it’s really important to be honest…

[VIDEO] My FLR(M) Visa Journey: Part 2

Thoughts from Alanna… As promised, I wanted to give you guys an update on my new UK working visa! Here are my top tips and tricks for filling out the FLR(M) application as an unmarried partner. Hopefully you can avoid all the mistakes I’ve made! Also, check out my beautiful…

[VIDEO] My FLR(M) UK Visa Journey: Part 1

Thoughts from Alanna… While my Tier 5 Youth Mobility visa will expire November 20th, I’m lucky enough to be eligible for an unmarried family visa for England. Hurrah! Yay! Terrifying! I wanted to document my journey through the application process and show you any tips and tricks I’ve picked up…

[VIDEO] Q&A | Cost of Living in England

Thoughts from Alanna… This week I wanted to answer two of your most common questions: What is the cost of living in England? How much money do I need to bring when I move to England? Obviously I’m not an expert but I hope this helps! If you guys have any…

[VIDEO] Getting a Tier 5 Working Visa for the UK

Thoughts from Alanna… Another video this week! Here’s some details about getting a working visa for the UK! Some quick tips: What: Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme visa Give yourself about 3-4 weeks for the whole application process Must be 18-30 years old from certain countries Have evidence of enough…

Arriving in the UK

Thoughts from Alanna… Once you’ve received your brand new visa, you have to actually arrive in the UK. I was nervous. Again. Can you see a pattern? What if they don’t believe me? What if I forgot something and I get turned away at the border? What if something’s wrong…

The Dreaded Immigration Appointment

Thoughts from Alanna… I hate situations where I don’t know what’s coming. Trying out a new restaurant is great but walking into an important appointment with no idea what’s coming drives me nuts. Attending my Biometrics Appointment was no different. I couldn’t find a lot of details about the procedure…

Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush! | Best Packing Tips

Thoughts from Alanna… Packing your life up for a long trip is a challenge. Here are some of my favourite packing tips to keep yourself sane! If you know your trip is going to consist of constantly moving around, travelling wherever you want and working minimally, then you’ll be looking at…

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