Every interesting things when you live in United Kingdom
Every interesting things when you live in United Kingdom
If you were to ask me which household appliance tops the “absolute must-have” list when living in the UK, I would say without a second thought: the Boiler (Central Heating Boiler). In a country like the UK, where properties rely…
When it comes to blending into local culture, you can never leave out football. In the UK, especially among boys, football seems to be a universal language. Loving the game is the very first step to breaking the ice; if…
Since moving to the UK, I’ve somehow transformed from someone who knew absolutely nothing about gardening into a “full-time farmer” captivated by my own backyard… Many friends from Hong Kong, as well as those who have recently arrived in the…
A steering wheel too hot to touch, a scorching driver’s seat, and a blazing sun outside burning skin bright red—I’ve felt every single bit of this over the past week. Having lived here for over two years, this is the…
When it comes to the hottest topics today, everyone—young and old—is talking about AI. Whether it’s for daily tasks, education, speculating on AI stocks, or active involvement in research, AI is no longer just a trend; for many, it has…
When we first arrived in the UK, a heavy, suspended sense of uncertainty hung over our daily lives as we waited for the local Council to allocate school places for my children. Not knowing which school they would attend or…
Over the years, everyone has their own story about “leaving.” Every story is worth listening to. Interestingly, many of the stories people tell are actually the stories of their friends. For someone who has dedicated the better part of a…
Living in the UK, one quickly becomes well-acquainted with two deeply entrenched cultural phenomena: the weekend frenzy of football match days, and the ubiquitous, often vacant driveways fronting traditional Victorian or Edwardian houses. When these two elements collided, it sparked…
Upon arriving in the UK, looking at those slightly clunky card terminals by the tills, I couldn’t help but wonder: “Why is NFC (contactless payment) still the standard here?” To a Hong Konger accustomed to the all-encompassing QR code—where a…
Having lived in the UK for some time now, the thing that has moved me most isn’t the fresh air or the sprawling greens—it is the roof that sits above my head every single day. In Hong Kong, our concept…
