Although London is a great city, it can hold some risks for your health, especially if you are used to a more sunny and welcoming climate. The Brits are quiet used to the gloomy climate of their island and they rarely show any intolerance towards it, however for some expats the climate change can be [...]

When you come to London, and you are ready to work, you need to get an NI – National Insurance Number. This stays with you for the rest of your life, even if you decide to move out of the UK and come back 20 years later.  To get an NI number, you need to [...]

When arriving in London, you need to register with a GP in the first few weeks. It is not compulsory but it is recommended that you do so as soon as possible. This is a free service for everyone who is residing in the UK. You need to go to NHS website and find your nearest [...]

I love a great meal, so it has turned into a bit of a quest finding some good places to eat without them charging an arm and a leg. One of the greatest places I have been recently is Rodizio Rico – a great Brazilian Restaurant. Living in London can leave you crave well prepared [...]

Once you arrive in the UK, you will find out that you cannot survive without a bank account, debit cards, credit cards, club cards and whatever cards you can imagine. Before you start your card journey though, you will need to open your bank account. In some cases that might turn into a tough job. [...]

  Food in London can be a challenge – this is not because of some sort of scarcity but because you will need to know where to look for what you want. The easiest choice seems to be to go for Tesco, Sainsburys, Iceland, Cooperative and so on. BUT… there is a big but and [...]

When choosing a service provider for your mobile in the UK, you are bombarded with offers from everywhere- known and unknown companies. I signed up with Orange when I came to the UK and got a 24 month contract and a Blackberry Bold. I also got an Internet dongle from them. I would not recommend them. [...]

Although it might seem as an easy question, it turns out it can be a complicated matter. In this post I will talk about the HSMP or ‘Highly Skilled Migrant Program’ available in the UK.If you are coming from a country outside of the EU, it will not be possible to apply under this scheme [...]

There are so many agencies, and so many search engines when it comes to property that one can get completely lost. When I was planning to move to London and searching for property I really did not know where to look. here are some useful websites which can provide you with the information you need. [...]