Nonfiction / Memoirs

The Londoners: An Expat’s Memoirs and Survival Guide to the UK

Do you want to move to the UK and make the most of your expatriation? Discover tips and tricks from someone who made it all the way there and back again.

In her memoir, Estelle Van de Velde invites readers into her world. She had thought moving out of her country of origin would be scary. But the UK isn’t as terrifying as it sounds. From learning the language to studying and working in an English country, she describes the experiences that have shaped her, and taught her to see the world in a different way.

In The Londoners, you’ll discover:

How to learn a new language and nail the IELTS exam;
What to think about before moving in and out of a new country;
How to find your first rental house in London;
How to navigate the British university system;
How to find a job that matters to you in the UK;
And much, much more!

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What readers say

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The Londoners is more than a memoir and expat's guide to London. It is an inspirational read about breaking out of your comfort zone, with all the ups and downs of living a real life adventure.

The Londoners is the fascinating true story of a young couple leaving their Belgian home for a new life in London, plus a how-to guide for anyone considering doing the same.

I found the Londoners captivating right from the start. Estelle’s got such a charming way of writing, talking about the highs and lows of moving abroad and the absolute adventure that it is, weaving in all the information you really need in a concise form.

A Belgian couple come to the U.K. and then set about telling how it was for them. Lots of good ideas to make life easier for anyone planning on doing the same.

It was really eye opening to read about the steps and difficulties involved in moving abroad and stepping out of your comfort zone as you choose a new life for yourself.

This is more than a travel guide, more than a memoir. It is a deeply personal account of being faced with leaving behind almost everything the author had known in Belgium and moving to London where she didn’t have a job or speak the language.

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