I so miss those two contradictory feelings of nonchalance and gratitude held concurrently by most expats; when you're lucky enough to live (and, often, to have fought to live) in a foreign country, you find yourself frustrated by your daily commute while simultaneously awestruck that your journey to and from work takes you across the Thames or past Parliament. There's almost always an element of wonder in your usual routine when you're an expat, and I love being reminded what that feels like through my favorite expat Instagrammers in London. Here are my top three:
Bethie / Elizabeth Hungerford - from Seattle to DC to London
Amanda / Rhyme and Ribbons - from New Mexico to London
Of course, you can be English and still see London with fresh eyes - I love how Flora, who grew up in Staffordshire, experiences her chosen city, and I'm tempted to book another shoot with Tarah, our wedding photographer, every time she posts a new photo. It's just so magical to experience London as they do! I can't wait to be back there in August, whipping out my phone to take my own snaps as I mutter obscenities at the hordes of tourists blocking my view.
Any other London-based Instagrammers I should know about, dear readers? Help me prepare for my upcoming visit to my second home - it's been nearly a year since I was last there! It's a bit masochistic, yes, but I do love getting lost in the memories.
Thank for the inclusion! I also love Bethie's instagram account and now I have a new one to stalk as I didn't know about A Girl A Style. Annndddd perhaps we can arrange a meet-up when you're here in August? :)
ReplyDeleteI submit @hellohackney and @takecourageblog to the mix. Would be lovely to have a meet-up while you're here!
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I have never been to London [or even out of the country], & I have to say, this post pushes me even closer to finally purchasing a ticket. I'm going to check out the instagram accounts you've mentioned - perhaps they will add even more to my desire to venture over there!
ReplyDeleteAh! Thank you for the mention, my dear! Hope you have a great trip back over here in August. We'll try to lay on some sunshine for you...
ReplyDeleteooh I used to read Take Courage! thanks for the reminder - and I'll definitely check out @hellohackney. and I was horribly not following YOU but that's fixed now :)
ReplyDeletewell, I apologize to your wallet but to your soul I say GO FOR IT!
ReplyDeleteI've never spent a New Year in London - only Suffolk! one day...
ReplyDeleteof COURSE! I don't think I follow you on Twitter so I couldn't include you in the shout-out - what's your handle?
ReplyDeleteoh man, I want Briony's life! looks so glam but she obviously works hard too - and her WARDROBE! plus, you know, London and Cambridge :)
ReplyDeleteand YES I will holler as soon as I know which bits of the trip will be London and which will be Suffolk!
ReplyDeleteI am @accidentalldnr on Twitter! You can find me here...https://twitter.com/AccidentalLDNr
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