Moving to the UK: Organising a UK SIM card Number Last updated 28/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Know Before You Go The sooner you organise a SIM card, the sooner you can be contactable by friends and family as well as adding the number to your CV and giving it out to employers. Read more
Everything you need to know about tourist visas, including how to get one! Last updated 26/05/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, UK Visas, Know Before You Go Travelling soon? Unsure about whether you need a tourist visa? Need to find out how to get one? All the answers to your visitor visa questions can be found right here. Read more
Driving in the UK on an overseas licence Last updated 15/06/2020 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Know Before You Go, Finding your way around If you are in the UK on an overseas driving licence and want to know how long you can continue driving here and when and how you exchange your licence for a British one, then read on. Read more
I have my UK visa, what now? Last updated 06/06/2023 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Know Before You Go Now that you have successfully applied for your visa you might be wondering what you need to do next? Read on to find out what you need to hit the ground running when you arrive. Read more
Leaving the UK? Returning Home Checklist Last updated 01/10/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go If you're heading home after living and working in the UK then this article should prove very useful in providing you with a checklist of all the things you need to tie up before you leave. Read more
Moving to the UK: Top 10 Tips on How to Find a Job Quickly Last updated 19/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Employment If you are moving to London or elsewhere in the UK and want to start work fast, then this article will be a great place to start. Finding a job in the UK can take time, so here are our top 10 tips to help you fast-track your job hunt. Read more
Moving Your Money Overseas Last updated 24/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Know Before You Go Have you thought about how you are going to move your money from your current bank account to your UK one? Whilst cash passports are great for storing travel funds, they are not competitive when it comes to transferring larger sums of money. Similarly, banks will usually charge handling fees and their exchange rate is never as favourable as the specialist money transfer companies. Read more
7 Emotional challenges you are likely to face – and how to handle them! Last updated 19/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go It's always encouraging to hear how moving to live and work in the UK can change you for the better, but this usually means dealing with some intense personal challenges too. Here we discuss what these could be and how to deal with them if they arise. Read more
Travel Insurance - World Nomads Last updated 21/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go BritBound has partnered with World Nomads to help bring you simple and flexible comprehensive travel insurance from your flight here to your flight home and everything in between! Read more
Travel Insurance Last updated 21/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go When preparing for your big move overseas the to-do list can often be miles long and travel insurance is often the last thing you get around to! But it's definitely something you should invest some time in so you get a policy that suits your needs. Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Moving to London and the UK Last updated 06/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go If you are thinking about moving to London or elsewhere in the UK to live and work but are unsure where to start, then this guide should be just what you need get the ball rolling. Similarly, if you’ve already made the decision and are looking to ensure you’ve checked off all the steps in preparation for your move, this guide should prove very helpful. Read more
Worried about moving to the UK? So you should be! Last updated 06/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Decision Time!, Know Before You Go Moving to the UK for the first time? Worried about what lies ahead? Are you beginning to doubt your decision? Whether you're heading here solo or with friends, it's understandable that you're going to feel anxious.... Read more
London - The First Weeks Last updated 28/11/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Finding your way around, Inspiration, Be Inspired!, Travel How often do expectations and reality perfectly line up with each other? Read more
London - Making the Choice Last updated 28/11/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Inspiration, Be Inspired!, Travel From someone who has recently experienced what you may consider embarking on, grab some tea (or a beverage of your choice) and join me while I share my story – and maybe some useful tips. Read more
Homesickness - A Cure Last updated 20/10/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Inspiration, Be Inspired!, Travel There are times where you may miss home, how do we overcome it? Read more
Top 10 Music Festivals Last updated 03/10/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Inspiration, Entertainment, Be Inspired!, Music and Festivals, Travel Want to see some of the worlds biggest acts all at the one place? Feel like joining thousands at one of the biggest festivals in the world? Here's the top 10 that you must see before you go! Read more
