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I boarded my plane for London on 20 September 2003 with one main goal for my three month study abroad: get myself a British boyfriend (I said British, but really meant English--I'll leave the Scots and Irish out of this). It wasn't a conscious goal, but I was certainly a woman on a mission. Yes, … [Read more...]
The sad thing about autumn in the UK is that there are no public holidays until Christmas. Where's my Labor Day? Columbus Day? Veteran's Day? Hello, Thanksgiving??! So not only is the last Monday in August the official free weekday for almost four months, it's a send-off to summer and all … [Read more...]
One thing I love about summer in London --magazine freebies!! Here are some beauty products out now/this month in case you want something to read on the plane or the tube and bring back a bit of British souvieners on the cheap! And if you're not into magazines, what's a better gift than both a … [Read more...]
Lidos have a cult-like following in London and generally either you're a believer or you're not. What is a lido? Basically just an outdoor swimming area, usually a pool. It's just way more British and way cooler to say lido then municipal pool, don't cha think? Here is my guide to London area … [Read more...]
There are few things as distressing as looking for a flat to rent in London. I'm not sure if it's inherently more difficult than other cities, but it sure feels like there couldn't be anything much worse out there. A year ago I spent three solid weeks looking for a studio/1-bedroom in Islington, … [Read more...]
Me and Law School Friend Winter 2006 I was a college graduate working a low-level but upwardly mobile assistant position (can you say Devil wears Prada?) at a major corporation in Boston and was in the midst of a bitterly cold winter in 2005. I spent a lot of time on the computer between tasks … [Read more...]
Although already a recreational cyclist, I have finally built up to taking on the ardent task of cycling at rush hour into work in the past few weeks. Luckily, I live only 1.5 miles from my work and the ride there is a downhill one. Of course it makes the ride home a bit more arduous, but at least … [Read more...]
As someone who occasionally suffers from anxiety, shopping in London on the weekends is not always a pleasurable activity. And the store that gets my stomach churning with the mere mention of its name is Primark, or Primani as its ironically called as a play on the fact that everything there is as … [Read more...]
A sunny Friday in London with my boss out of town led to a perfect opportunity to take up my new friend Sally's invitation for lunch at Borough Market. She claims to have seen Jude Law the last two times she strolled its isles, however with Jude away in New York for his role as Hamlet on Broadway, … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: After a busy summer in London - our intrepid American Expat Blogger, Kat, has returned to a regular posting schedule. Welcome back Kat! We look forward to reading about your fall adventures in London! I've been quite a lazy blogger, but not a lazy resident of London this summer and … [Read more...]
I'm always a bit caught off guard when an American trend invades England. Three years ago, posh bowling alleys were springing up all over SoHo and cheerleading and line-dancing are available at the hottest dance studios in London. There's one I've been avoiding though, as I think it's almost too … [Read more...]
Ten screaming 6 year old girls in red sweatshirts ran between two walls of the gym while one lone five year old tried to catch them as they ran past. I had entered the scene of my new volunteer post: Rainbows Troup Assistant in The Girl Guides. The Girl Guides are England's version of the Girl … [Read more...]
Very exciting news here at Anglotopia, we now have an American Ex-pat blogger based in London! Kat Martin, a former student turned lawyer in Britain has agreed to write a weekly post for us on Tuesdays telling us all about her life and adventures living in London. I'll get out of the way and let … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dreams of traveling to the UK whenever we want a reality.
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