Tag: London

Worst fears confirmed by the mother of the Aussie au pair who had been missing following Saturday's terror attack. "This is the last thing that anybody expects to happen to their children in London," says prime minister.

It has been confirmed that one of the fatalities in the London Bridge terror attack was Australian Kirsty Boden who in running to the aid of others was herself murdered.

Family still unable to contact Australian nanny Sara Zelenak who was reportedly last seen at London Bridge on the night of the latest terrorist atrocity.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says there are "very real concerns" for two of the four Aussies known to have been among those directly affected by Saturday's terrorist attack in London.

East London has become the hippest and most happening part of the city and I recently discovered that the best way to get under its skin is from a kayak.

'Culture shock' is the term usually used for an immigrant or tourist becoming disorientated when experiencing an unfamiliar way of life. But could it apply in reverse when you are trying to integrate your way back into life after returning home?

LONDON'S 10 TOP GREEN SPACES: The concept of ‘going to the park’ in Australia conjures up images of children’s birthday parties and unruly teenagers looking for a place to drink after dark. In London, the park stands for something completely different.

Some quintessentially English options within easy reach of London for a day's adventure or weekend away.

Why have they given me a fork? Kebabs aren’t meant to be civilised!

A romantic offer only Londoner could successfully deploy and fall for...

“We will never let them intimidate us or challenge our democratic way of life," says Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

A woman from South Australia is recovering in hospital after narrowly avoiding death in Wednesday's horror at Westminster.

A simple trip on the bus makes an Aussie expat question her perceptions of what common courtesy is. Are Aussies more polite than Brits?

Most Aussies coming to London aren’t making a permanent move, so finding affordable options to fit out their new home is a must. There's markets, and then there's Argos...

From stately homes and castles, to world-class museums, art galleries and entertainment venues, the UK's cities have plenty of attractions for everyone.

From the workplace to the pub, wild parties to family gatherings – Brits and Aussies both love a drink. But how much is too much, and are stricter laws and restrictions, such as Lloyd’s of London’s new alcohol ban, necessary?

It took a chance encounter with a barfly and his dog at the pub down the road for this Aussie expat to discover he was a London local.

But don't just think the expat affliction of acquiring an English accent is necessarily about contracting posh, clipped tones and a habit of saying yo-gurt, instead of yogurt.

What’s the point in travelling if you don’t have a good story to tell at the end of it?

A 'not your usual whistle-stop tourist itinerary' for the visitor to London, or just some great ideas for locals looking for something a little different to do to keep their cockles warm.

It's our great patriotic duty to demonstrate our pride by making Australia Day all it can be for everyone living so far from home. But most importantly, celebrating Australia Day when we’re miles from home is going to remind us to appreciate every little thing that much more when we ...

Recently I had the pleasure of photographing some of my favourite places in central London. But this time I wasn’t a tourist looking for a good shot, I was a photographer capturing the love of my two dear friends.

To any Aussie expat experiencing any kind of culture shock or longing for home, remember that you’re not alone. But don’t lose your patriotism, and don’t lose heart.

Is it inevitable that you live with fellow so-called 'Antipodeans'? Is this really such a bad thing?

Particularly for us Aussies, a cold, wintery Christmas and the prospect of a white Christmas is extremely exciting and somewhat of a novelty. There are endless events and activities to immerse yourself into during the festive silly season in London.

London's Underground is a maze of passenger laws, written and unwritten, and is rife with travellers intent on breaking them.

Enter the psychadelic, neon-lit, punktastic and bonkers world of the Camden Markets in London.

A pop-up beach at London's Victoria Station to promote working holidays in Australia. A few problems though - no sand, no surf and the life savers were all poms.

The London Underground offers what some aficionados might say is one of the world's, if not THE world's, finest people watching opportunities.

Despite the traditionally romantic image of the English gentleman wielding a 48-inch, neatly gathered navy brolly, it doesn’t really match the reality on the London high street.

Whilst some would consider the term 'English cuisine' an oxymoron, I disagree. I think the British have mastered simple comfort food. And how about the pub Sunday roast.

All of us deserve to feel royal, even if it is just for one night.

From history to modern architecture, to museums and tours, here are our top London experiences you just have to do while you're in town...

Where is 'Mr. Right'? Could it be the guy you play ping-pong eyes with every morning on your way to work, awkwardly avoiding eye contact for longer than five seconds? Or is he just Mr Right Now?

When you live in a London houseshare packed with a motley crew of expats, you’re bound to end up with at least one oddball in the mix.

Australia's national carrier Qantas says their new 787-9 Dreamliners will mean the flying kangaroo can hop even further to a bunch of new direct destinations.

Don’t get me wrong; there’s been evenings in the park with a bottle of rose, outdoor music concerts and games of Twenty20. But overall, London is putting on a terrible summer show this year.

Australians among victims of crazed London mass stabbing spree. American woman dead. No evidence of suspect's radicalisation, say police.

I am a huge fan of utter debauchery. But, come on… People in glass houses, and all that.

Sadly, I fall into the category of typical Aussie who speaks no other languages. So my first tour of Europe was certainly an eye (and ear) opener...

To all you charity chuggers out there, It’s nothing you have done wrong. It is not you, it’s me... and it was London.

I walked onto the Tube as a mere squire. I walked off the train as a man fulfilled.

Sharing your London house with the flotsam and jetsam of expat humanity, you never quite know what you’re going to come home to. It can be quite a show...

Every foodie has to hit these markets for a mouthful on a visit to London.

I’ve met my fair share of stereotypically conservative, whingeing, grumpy Brits. You know the ones. But sunny days are ahead...

WATCH: The ultimate tube ride, the Arcelormittal Orbit slide will open in June, and it's utterly bonkers!

Forget clowns and elephants – this Brisbane quintet heaves the circus into the 21st century with their bold blend of acrobatics and aerial spectacle

You had a whopping big typo on the front page of your CV, you illiterate peasant. Go back to convict country!

A look at those at the self-appointed apex of English social hierarchy: posh boys. They are quite different from the Aussie posh bloke.

When I moved to London, a city where one does not need to sit at home in a onesie, Bridget Jones style, swilling red wine from a schooner glass and instead celebrating the state of singledom with half-price drinks and speed-dating, I didn’t expect to continue to be surrounded by ...