Mind the gap

You're moving to London but you're not totally sure what to expect - how often will you travel? How safe is it? Will you get touched by the ugly stick?! In today's episode, we interrogate these questions and more, helping you get a clearer picture of what your day-to-day in London will actually look like. Naturally, there is some insufferable chat about you being a LEGEND for taking...

Finding a home is another of the admin joys of moving to London. So where on earth do you start? Join me in today's episode as we discuss where to begin when it comes to finding housing, how much you are likely to pay, and which areas of London will best suit your vibe. PLACES WE DISCUSS: Gals who rent Aussies in London Xian Impression The Plimsoll New to Mind The Gap? SAME. Be my second foll...

This week, we chat through the mistakes to avoid when it comes to finding work in London and ask some key questions like: Should you settle for a job that makes you sad? Is working for 40k AUD legal? Is it normal for it to take months to find a job despite having two degrees?!?! Plus, we chat a cheap and cheerful Dalston restaurant, a mediocre pub around the corner adored by Aussies, and the app y...

The boring bits I wish someone talked me through before heading abroad... This week we chat all things visas, the healthcare system, banking and budgeting, as well as what’s worth squeezing into your suitcase (and what you should leave at home) when you’re moving to the other side of the world. Plus, we chat the trendy park and pub MADE for people watching, a mind-blowing cultural difference invol...

In our very first episode of Mind The Gap, we discuss the crucial things I wish someone told me before I moved to London!  Is it really as cold as they say?!  How much actually is rent?  Are you more likely to find yourself, or lose your marbles?!  PLUS, pizza delivery to pubs (!), taking photos of leaves, ranking supermarkets AND SO MUCH MORE! Strap yourself in for a jolly old time.  Thanks so mu...

Welcome to Mind The Gap , your guide to moving to London. Having recently returned home after 2.5 years in London, I thought it was about time I shared my wisdom - and MANY mistakes - and unpacked everything you need to know about moving to the UK from Australia. Over this series, you'll learn the boring stuff, like how to get a visa, how the healthcare system works, and how to set yourself u...