10 Tips for Exploring London on a Budget: A Guide to Affordable Adventures
London is expensive. Here are all of my top affordable things to do in the city, allowing you to make the very most of your budget...
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Elise Abroad
- Apr 1
- 1 min
Exploring Lisbon: 20 Things to Do and See
Lisbon had been on my list for so long, and it definitely didn't disappoint. I ended up going with my best friend for a long weekend...
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Elise Abroad
- Apr 1
- 5 min
1 Week Travel Guide to Washington State
Here are all of my top recommendations for a week in the Evergreen State, as told by a Seattle native.
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Elise Abroad
- Mar 28
- 6 min
Ultimate Guide to a Canadian Rockies Road Trip: One Week Itinerary and Must-See Stops in Banff and Jasper
I've dreamed of visiting Banff and Jasper for years, and this last Autumn, my sister and I finally made this a reality.
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Elise Abroad
- Feb 18
- 3 min
Best Photography Locations in Venice, Italy
Venice is an absolute dream for photographers, and for good reason! This city is so beautiful, every corner you turn is a new beautiful...
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Elise Abroad
- Jan 24
- 3 min
Things to do in Greenwich, London
Greenwich is an absolute gem, hiding in plain sight. I love this part of the city - it's easy to get to and a bit more off the beaten tracks
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Elise Abroad
- Dec 13, 2023
- 3 min
2023 Traveller's Gift Guide
Every year for Christmas, I ask for the same thing: gift cards for experiences, or practical tools that will help me when travelling....
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Elise Abroad
- Nov 5, 2023
- 9 min
Ultimate 6 Day NC500 + Skye Itinerary
This Scottish road trip is one of the best road trips I've ever been on. The scenery, the culture, and the easy accessibility from my...
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Elise Abroad
- Nov 20, 2021
- 5 min
Ultimate 3 Day Dublin Travel Itinerary
Your Ultimate 3 Day Trip Itinerary for Visiting Dublin, Ireland.
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Elise Abroad
- Nov 20, 2021
- 4 min
Frequently Asked Questions: Moving and Living Abroad
I get a lot of questions about my choice to move to the UK, and I figured it would be easiest to compile my answers all in one place.
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Elise Abroad
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
Top 6 Cutest Cotswold Villages
Though it's difficult to narrow it down, these are my favourite Cotswold Villages - the ones you absolutely must put on your bucket list!
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Elise Abroad
- Aug 1, 2021
- 6 min
15 Top Things You Must See and Do in Edinburgh
The first time I went to Edinburgh, I was 20 years old. I went with two of my best friends from college whilst we were studying abroad,...
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Elise Abroad
- May 31, 2021
- 4 min
Ultimate Somerset Travel Guide
I love the Southwest of England - it's full of gorgeous little villages, beautiful countryside, and a never-ending list of things to do...
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Elise Abroad
- May 15, 2021
- 4 min
8 Things You Must do in Bath, England
Bath is one of my favourite cities in the UK - I've been several times, and I genuinely don't think I could ever tire of it. I always say...
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Elise Abroad
- Feb 1, 2021
- 5 min
The Definitive Checklist for Moving to the UK
As if the idea of moving halfway across the world wasn't stressful enough, there are loads of "life admin" bits that go along with it.
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Elise Abroad
- Jan 10, 2021
- 5 min
How I got my ILR Settlement Visa Approval in the Midst of a Global Pandemic
The process to get a visa approval is stressful at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic.
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Elise Abroad
- Nov 29, 2020
- 3 min
Best Short-Haul Adventure Destinations from London
My true love when going travelling is the adventure holiday.
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Elise Abroad
- Nov 16, 2020
- 3 min
6 Things to Know About Getting a Job as an US Expat in the UK
Unless your visa is a work-based one, or you plan to be a lady (or gentleman!) of luxury, you're going to need to tackle the job market.
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Elise Abroad
- Oct 28, 2020
- 4 min
My Perfect Day in Cambridge
All the best things to do on a day out in Cambridge, according to yours truly.
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Elise Abroad
- Oct 10, 2020
- 6 min
The Truth About Mental Health and Living Abroad
I've written and rewritten this several times. I've put off writing it for months - and with World Mental Health Day today, I've run out...
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