Autumn is a season I’ve grown to both love and dread. From cooler mornings, jumpers and pumpkin spice to shorter days, grey skies and a reluctant indoor cat, here’s what I enjoy about autumn — and what I could do without.
Tag: london
Why I Keep Recommending Vegan Restaurants
After eight years of being vegan, I’ve eaten at plenty of memorable places. Here’s why I started sharing my favourite vegan and plant-based restaurant recommendations.
My Experience Learning to Drive in the UK
After more than seven years living in London without a driving licence, I’ve finally started the process. Here’s how I’ve got on so far, from applying for a provisional licence to passing my theory test — and discovering just how difficult it can be to book a practical test.
What a London Heatwave Is Really Like Without Air Conditioning
Temperatures around 29°C may not sound extreme, especially to anyone familiar with summers in the southwestern United States. But without air conditioning in homes, shops or much of London’s public transport, there is often nowhere to escape the heat.
Strawberries, Sunshine and a Day on No. 1 Court
My first visit to Wimbledon included a long journey across London, a day on No. 1 Court, strawberries and cream, brilliant tennis, and a few lessons learned for next time.
Trains, Trains and No Automobiles
After spending most of my life in car-dependent parts of the US, moving to London completely changed the way I travel. Now, getting on a train still feels like the beginning of an adventure.
3 Things I Learned During Lockdown
Lockdown taught me that even introverts need people, nature matters more than I realised and audiobooks definitely count as reading.
Back in London: The City Still Feels Like Home
After a year away, I worried London would not feel the way I remembered. The moment I arrived, those fears began to disappear.
It’s Not Writer’s Block — It’s Stress
I blamed my inability to write on post-dissertation exhaustion. In reality, stress about whether I could remain in London was taking up all the space in my head.
One Year in London: Following a Dream
One year after boarding a plane for London, I looked back on the risk of leaving my old life behind, following a dream and finding a city that felt right almost immediately.