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Expatica's Leisure section gives you a taste of the UK and offers suggestions for indulging in local arts and culture, as well as inspiration for your next holiday.
Marrow and toast, St John's Bread and Wine, Clerkenwell, London
Eating the local food is one of the most important ways to experience a new culture and the UK has a lot to offer, with distinct cuisines from each of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plus the adopted (and adapted) cuisines of the many immigrant cultures which have flourished within its borders. Did you know, for example, that chicken tikka massala was invented in Glasgow? But let's not forget the great British classics like traditional Sunday roasts, fish and chips and cream tea.
Eating out
Especially if you live in London or another big city, you'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to dining out. Restaurant reviewer and blogger EuWen keeps us informed of where's hot in the dining world, taking us on a tour of eateries on London's Southbank, giving us the lowdown on some of the highlights of British gastronomy, like Heston Blumenthal's world renowned restaurant The Fat Duck.
An unassuming place in Brixton Market is serving ‘everything you could want in a pizza' while Spanish tapas are finally taking off in London. If a quick lunch is all you're after, you could do a lot worse than go to the ‘uniquely British' chain Pret A Manger, according to blogger Kelvin. However, blogger Jann Seal reminds us to stop and smell the sausages.
Travel in and outside the UK
The United Kingdom is filled with great destinations for day trips, weekends and longer breaks. Why not visit ‘Entertaining Edinburgh' this summer, in time for the Festival? Or experience fun, sun and candy floss in Brighton, beachcombing in London, the gift of gab or Welsh magic.
Photo credits:AFP;Kevin Walsh;Bob Jagendorf (UK tourism)
Photo credits: p0kp0k; gruntzooki (British food)
Visa paperwork Whether you're relocating to the UK or just visiting, it's important that you find out in advance whether you need a visa.
Expat mortgages and everything to do with buying a UK property might sound complicated, but there’s plenty of help out there for you.
You can access the UK's National Health Service (NHS) in a range of ways. Here is an overview of the main services available to help you get the treatment you need.
Just moved to the UK? You'll need a bank account to effectively manage your money while you're here. Cliff Govender explains the UK banking system, including facilities that may come in handy down the line.
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