If you're still sitting on the fence about moving to London, there's a very good chance the thing holding you back is the idea of falling behind. If you move, what will become of your career? Your finances? Your friendships? It can feel like there's a lot at stake when you move your whole life to the other side of the world, but as we explore in today's episode, the huge strides forward you take will make the few steps back entirely worth it. 
THINGS WE DISCUSS:
The Faltering Fullback
Gozleme House!
Canals
Bleach

After a LONG fortnight the podcast is back, and dare I say, it is better than ever?!!?!?! This week, we discuss all things friendship in London - how to make friends, how to keep friends annnnd what happens to your friends back at home when you move to the other side of the globe. It's a chat full of fun, Karl Marx tangents, a justification for being friends with mostly Australians, and so much more. PLUS, London's Mecca equivalent you need to know, why it's important to speak to people at parties and a new podcast update that cannot be missed.
THINGS WE DISCUSS:
- Is it daggy to only be friends with Aussies?
- Bumble BFF
- Highgate Woods
- Highgate Cemetry
- Booglaloo Pub
- Space NK

This week we discuss how to make the most out of Euro travel when you’re living in London.
We cover everything from how to get more bang for your Ryan Air buck and why spontaneity gets you further than organisation, to what I did three years ago today and telling the difference between Goats Cheese and Goats Milk when you’re in Greece. Efharisto!

THINGS WE DISCUSS:
Monty
Boooo Bezos!
WISE
Railcards
Google Flights
Pret!
Bologna!
Voxi
Offline Maps
The paradox of choice

This week we crack the case on a summer in London, figuring out what exactly it is that makes the city so magical at this time of the year, how high the temperatures actually climb, and how to stay cool in a city that doesn't believe in aircon. Plus, the time I walked 45,000 steps at a music festival, mispronouncing the band Haim, and I cancel myself by asking if it would kill the staff at Sports Direct to smile. A ramble of an ep, but one I hope gets you hyped for your first UK summer.
THINGS WE DISCUSS
All Points East
Hackney Wick
Crate
Dog Park
The Bill Murray
The Myddleton Arms
Sports Direct

You're moving to London but you're not totally sure what to expect - how often will you travel? How safe is it? Will you get touched by the ugly stick?! In today's episode, we interrogate these questions and more, helping you get a clearer picture of what your day-to-day in London will actually look like. Naturally, there is some insufferable chat about you being a LEGEND for taking the road less travelled and that being something you should be really proud of (even though approximately 10000000 of us do it each year - so shoot meeeee) xox
THINGS WE DISCUSS
Meredith Music Festival again sorry
Bel and Em (silliest gals on the internet)
Not getting stabbed (or shot!)
Hampstead Heath
Harry Styles
Parliament Hill Lido
The Holly Bush
Meal Deals - yum yum
Did Boots invent the meal deal? YES OMG!

Finding a home is another of the admin joys of moving to London. So where on earth do you start? Join me in today's episode as we discuss where to begin when it comes to finding housing, how much you are likely to pay, and which areas of London will best suit your vibe.
PLACES WE DISCUSS:
Gals who rent
Aussies in London
Xian Impression
The Plimsoll
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This week, we chat through the mistakes to avoid when it comes to finding work in London and ask some key questions like:
Should you settle for a job that makes you sad?
Is working for 40k AUD legal?
Is it normal for it to take months to find a job despite having two degrees?!?!
Plus, we chat a cheap and cheerful Dalston restaurant, a mediocre pub around the corner adored by Aussies, and the app you need if you don't understand what north is.
HOUSE OF MOMO (VEG AND CHEESE PLS)
ARMY AND NAVY PUB (it's a no from me)
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
GUARDIAN JOBS
CITYMAPPER (ONYA SELENA!)
SOME SERIOUS STUFF:
If you do struggle when you’re in London, know you have plenty of people to talk to and that you won't feel this way forever. Reach out to friends and family at home or contact Mind's support line for a free and confidential chat - look after yourself x
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The boring bits I wish someone talked me through before heading abroad...
This week we chat all things visas, the healthcare system, banking and budgeting, as well as what’s worth squeezing into your suitcase (and what you should leave at home) when you’re moving to the other side of the world.
Plus, we chat the trendy park and pub MADE for people watching, a mind-blowing cultural difference involving potatoes, and how much cash you really need to get started in London. Oh and there’s about 30 seconds on packing cubes - you’re so welcome. Next episode things spice up, I promise xo

THINGS WE YARNED ABOUT:
Apply for a Youth Mobility Visa
WISE banking
This is a baggage scale thingy, if you have no idea what I was talking about (fair)
London Fields
Broadway Market
Pub on the Park
Monster munch
ALSO, I said my partner and I moved over with one 23 kg suitcase - reiterating that was EACH. We certainly could not have shared one.
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In our very first episode of Mind The Gap, we discuss the crucial things I wish someone told me before I moved to London! 

Is it really as cold as they say?! 

How much actually is rent? 

Are you more likely to find yourself, or lose your marbles?! 

PLUS, pizza delivery to pubs (!), taking photos of leaves, ranking supermarkets AND SO MUCH MORE! Strap yourself in for a jolly old time. 

Thanks so much for being here - let’s get you moving to London!
PLACES WE DISCUSSED:
Clissold Park
Bank of Friendship
Finks
Sainsburys (hehe)
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Welcome to Mind The Gap, your guide to moving to London.

Having recently returned home after 2.5 years in London, I thought it was about time I shared my wisdom - and MANY mistakes - and unpacked everything you need to know about moving to the UK from Australia.

Over this series, you'll learn the boring stuff, like how to get a visa, how the healthcare system works, and how to set yourself up to land a job when you arrive. You'll also learn the fun bits, like making friends, travel hacks, and the best London pubs to add to your list. Plus, we'll have some serious chats about handling homesickness and mental health challenges when you're so far away from home.

It's the insider's guide to moving to London I wish I'd had before I made the move.

I'm so happy you're here - now let's get you to London!