British Adventures

When you drop a bombshell like, "I'm moving to England," expect to be asked a few questions. Here are some of the more frequently asked questions and a few answers to match. 1. Where will you be living in England? My headquarters for the first 12 days will be a London hostel. After that it'll be anywhere I can find and afford. The preference is begin renting a room in a fully furnished apartment with bills included. Buckingham Palace is more of a long term goal.  2. Have you got a job lined up yet? At this stage when I move to England I'll be between jobs and homes. I'm hoping to find a job before I arrive in the motherland. The goal is to find employment in the Arts industry. 3. Have you started packing? I've started putting a few items together that I won't be needing before I leave. I've almost filled a suitcase and I haven't even looked at shoes, winter apparel and accessories. Packing isn't the toughest part of moving overseas. It'...

Obtaining a US Visa and a UK Visa have two things in common. Both processes are mildly stressful and highly confusing. I thought I'd break down what it took for me to get a UK Visa. I'll skip what I binge ate while worrying about the process (Tim Tams and Gaieties), and tell you the important stuff.  I decided to go for the Ancestry Visa, which is available to those with a parent or grandparent born in the UK. There's other criteria too, which you can find here . You can apply  here  a maximum of three months before you plan to arrive. Your application is considered lodged once you pay for it. If applying in Sydney, you pay online before your visa appointment, but other cities you pay at your visa appointment. Don't stress if you accidentally apply early, but scheduled you're appointment for three months ahead of your arrival date. There's a simple process for receiving a refund. I only know this because a friend got confused and applied early. Yes, a friend. It...