A Life Away https://alifeaway.com/ UK Travel and Life Abroad Tue, 18 Feb 2025 16:20:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://alifeaway.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png A Life Away https://alifeaway.com/ 32 32 London to Edinburgh by Train | Comfort, Speed and Value Review https://alifeaway.com/london-to-edinburgh-by-train-review/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=london-to-edinburgh-by-train-review Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:08:25 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=2306 For many UK visitors, train travel is the easiest and most pleasant way to get around the country. Traveling from London to Edinburgh by train is a scenic treat. It’s also far more convenient and comfortable than driving or flying.  Several train companies operate along this route and planning your travel can seem daunting. In...

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]]> Brighton in a Day: Brilliant Brighton Day Trip From London https://alifeaway.com/brighton-day-trip/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brighton-day-trip Tue, 09 Jul 2024 10:22:35 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=2209 Head south of London for some perfectly British seaside fun on a Brighton day trip. I live between London and Brighton and love to bring friends and family to Brighton to add some variety to their United Kingdom travels.  Know before you go ✈️ Closest airport: London Gatwick (LGW) 💷 Currency: Great British Pound (£)...

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]]> Best of Both: London and Edinburgh Itinerary https://alifeaway.com/london-and-edinburgh-itinerary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=london-and-edinburgh-itinerary Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:10:17 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=2168 When friends ask me for help planning their UK trips, the two places that always come up are London and Edinburgh. These two cities are popular for a reason, but it can be a challenge to visit both on one trip. That’s why I came up with this 7-day London and Edinburgh itinerary to help...

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]]> Guide To Renting a Car in the UK https://alifeaway.com/renting-a-car-uk/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=renting-a-car-uk Sat, 02 Mar 2024 18:37:33 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=2095 Dreaming of an adventure through charming English villages or across the rugged Scottish Highlands? Renting a car in the UK is your best plan for these types of trips. I’ve lived in the UK since 2021 and have rented cars here many times. In this article, I’ll show you the exact process I use to...

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]]> London Travel Tips | Ultimate London Travel Guide https://alifeaway.com/london-travel-tips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=london-travel-tips Sat, 24 Feb 2024 21:24:28 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=1998 Planning a trip to London? Since moving from the US to England in 2021, I find myself in London at least once a week. No matter how many times I visit, I don’t think I’ll ever stop loving this city or feeling lucky that I get to wander its streets.  With so much to see...

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]]> The Best UK Packing Tips for Spring Travel https://alifeaway.com/uk-packing-tips-for-spring/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uk-packing-tips-for-spring Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:31:05 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=1943 Spring brings a beautiful transition to the UK. Daffodils and bluebells pop up everywhere and sunsets start pushing later in the day. The weather is milder and more pleasant than winter, but random cold snaps are still possible and rain is common. One April day I saw it snow for 10 minutes, followed by completely...

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]]> The Top 9 Reasons to Visit Oxford England https://alifeaway.com/visit-oxford-england/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=visit-oxford-england Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:42:24 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=1900 Also known as the City of Dreaming Spires, you don’t need to spend long in Oxford to appreciate its blend of fantasy and real-world charm. Walk in the footsteps of famous people and literary figures as you explore the city and its well-known university.  This guide will share why so many people love to visit...

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]]> American Guide to British Grocery Stores | Surprising Differences https://alifeaway.com/british-grocery-stores/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=british-grocery-stores Sat, 13 Jan 2024 11:50:09 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=1839 Grocery shopping is one of the first things Americans have to get used to after moving to the UK. We all have to eat, and groceries in the UK are similar, but just different enough to cause some culture shock. From bagging your own groceries to rewiring your brain to UK measurements, it can take...

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]]> Can I move to the UK from America? 2024 Guide https://alifeaway.com/move-to-uk-from-america/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=move-to-uk-from-america Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=1800 To move from America to the UK, you first have to apply for a visa. Americans are not allowed to simply hop off the plane and settle into permanent life in the UK.  I still remember the many, many searches I ran trying to figure out a reasonable way to move from the US to...

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]]> Best Self-Guided Christmas Lights Tour of London https://alifeaway.com/self-guided-christmas-lights-london/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=self-guided-christmas-lights-london Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:32:32 +0000 https://alifeaway.com/?p=1752 Watching the signs of the Christmas season start to show up in London is one of the best parts of the year. Christmas is a fantastic time to visit London, and seeing the lights and over the top displays should be top of your itinerary. You can find seasonal displays and glittering lights all over...

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