Tag: UK weather

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.

"Would we be happier and better off back in the UK, or should we stay in Oz?" British expats in Australia often ask themselves. This infographic weighs up some of the issues at stake, and attempts to help UK expats in Oz answer that question.

Moving to and living in a foreign country is tough enough without having to worry about the weather. It’s essential to have the proper clothing to keep you from getting the rainy day blues.

SUBCULTURE SLEUTH | In a misguided attempt to embrace the sentiment of spring, our sleuth discovers why bare legs in May are still a London fashion faux pas.

FIT AUSSIE | With the cold weather set to continue, our fit Aussie in London gives you his handy hints to staying healthy, and sane, into spring.

EDINBURGH EXPAT | The ‘City of Literature’ tag is perhaps no more appropriate than when referring to the relationship between a city with infamously temperamental weather and those who have the ability to aptly describe it.

It is official. 2012 has been the wettest year on record in England.

After a decade of Brisbane’s year round comfortable climate, I was looking forward to watching the seasons change and London didn’t disappoint.