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Expat Pets – Moving to London with a Dog (Part 2)

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

Author: Colleen

Continuing on with our series if you’re relocating to London with a pet, here are a few additional tidbits my dog-owning friend had to share with me about pet ownership after a London move. Yesterday, we talked about London’s overall pet-friendliness, so today let’s get more specific about rewarding your pet with a pleasant London experience for making that international relocation with you:

Where are your favorite places for walking your dog?

I LOVE Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park for our dog—there are always other dogs and people out and about and loads of squirrels to chase. AND the Honest Sausage snack bar is, of course, a personal favourite of our furry friend.

Battersea Park is another great place for dogs—ours heads out with his buddies to BP a few days a week. AND on the weekends, Richmond Park is doggie heaven with acres and acres of trails, open space and swimming opportunities for our four legged friends. All off leash—but you do have to be mindful of the deer and the horses in the park, so it’s wise to know that your dog is good with recall. Regent’s Park, Hampstead Heath, and Primrose Hill also all have large leash-free areas.

What if you aren’t home to walk the dog?

For those people who work at an office and don’t want their pet home alone all day, there are a number of dog walkers and doggy day care options in and around the city. A good place to start in finding a walker is through your vet—who may have an approved list of dog walkers in the area—or from other pet owners in your local park.

Speaking of vets, how can expats go about finding a good one for their pet?

A good vet is a MUST, and I highly recommend our vet, Dr. Peter Culpin at Pets Naturally in Notting Hill. Cannot say enough wonderful things about him—gentle, kind, sweet, and incredibly knowledgeable about pets large and small: www.petsnaturally.co.uk. He is one in a million.

I hear, though, there is also one near Marble Arch that is good as well, and another expat friend who recently got a dog just found the local vet in her neighborhood, which is a privately owned chain of three locations in north London: St. John’s Wood, Primrose Hill, and Finchley. They’re called Hamilton Veterinary Clinics: www.hamiltonvets.com. There is another bigger chain called Village Vet (www.villagevet.co.uk). University of Cambridge apparently also has a cutting edge animal hospital for serious pet illnesses.

Like healthcare for humans in the UK, your experience is largely dependent on whether or not you find a good doctor or not. So do the research, ask around, and take referrals seriously. I received referrals from two people who did not know each other for the same vet and took that very seriously. I would also suggest getting insurance, which is offered by many companies; I got mine through Tesco.

Well, this is all very valuable information to know if your London relocation involves a pet, and we’ll follow up tomorrow with more. Meanwhile, if you have questions about the logistics of actually moving a pet overseas, don’t hesitate to ask any of our London Relocation company staff—they’re highly knowledgeable on all aspects of an international relocation, for humans and animals alike!

Expat Pets – Moving to London with a Dog (Part 1) (londonrelocationservices.com)

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Relocation to London – Sunday Barbecue Secrets

Sunday, July 24th, 2011

Relocation to London – Sunday Barbecue Secrets - Image via Wikipedia

Summer is just another word for barbecue and despite the weather; you may be able to have a few barbecues after your relocation to London. You will have to plan your outdoor activities slightly more carefully when you’re moving to London, and it has nothing to do with the weather.

If you’re addicted to an outdoor lifestyle and love entertaining outside a barbecue then you should ask your London relocation agents to find you a flat that has roof access or perhaps even a small communal garden. These sorts of lifestyle issues are important when you’re planning an international relocation so give it a bit of thought. Discovering what is important to you is a vital part of finding the perfect London apartment and the more information you give your London relocation agents, the better result you will have.

The reason why it may be important to have an apartment with a balcony or a roof garden is because it is illegal to barbecue in many of the parks in London. You can picnic for sure, but setting up a barbecue and grilling a couple of steaks are definitely against the rules, in all of the Royal Parks in central London as well as Battersea Park and Hampstead Heath. You can always try and do it on the quiet, but there is not a lot of fun in having to hide your fire away from prying eyes.

Most American’s moving to London will grill their meat at home and then take a picnic basket to one of the parks to enjoy a type of barbecue meal in the sun, but if you have a roof garden or communal area in your building you’ll be able to set up your barbecue and grill away to your heart’s content all summer!

If you’re looking for a traditional American style barbecue in London this summer then your best bet is to head to Bodean’s BBQ Restaurants. Started by a native of Kansas City who just couldn’t live without a barbecue pit, the legend of Bodean’s began. There are a number of American style eateries in London, but for ribs, steaks and authentic barbecue, Bodean’s is the place to visit. If you are determined to have an outdoor barbecue party in the park, then you can always stock up on the take out from Bodean’s and heat it up at home for your picnic.

Part of the experience of relocation to London is going to be making some adjustments to the way you’ve always done things ‘back home’. Change is right at the top of the list of things to do on your London relocation list and if you’re willing to take a chance on London, then London will show you everything she’s got.

They might not have BBQ in London but they don’t have Buck House back at home, and if you can approach moving to London with an open mind, you’ll find yourself barbecuing in the rain on your roof, and enjoying it!

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Living in London – North vs South: The Great London Debate

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Living in London – North vs South: The Great London Debate- Image via Wikipedia

Author: Belinda

If you are looking for rentals in London and simply cannot afford the more central areas then you should consider heading north. North London is an important area that is located north of the River Thames. This particular area consists of various small towns that are commonly referred to as boroughs such as Barnet, Islington, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Harrow and Camden. Most of underground transportation networks are found in this area of North London. The small towns are situated on the north side of river Thames that include, Brent, Havering, Dagenham, Hammersmith and Fulham, Ealing Hillingdon and Hounslow.

South London is a part of Greater London and situated on south side of the River Thames. South London has the following major towns: Lewisham, Bexley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Southward, Wandsworth Sutton Bromley, Croydon, Kingston and Merton. There are a high number of residential flats and a smaller number of businesses in comparison to North London. These areas are under developed and poorly maintained as opposed to those in North London, but the area has been undergoing something of a cultural revolution. House prices are still low and you can pick up a bargain that will increase in value over the next few years. South London is home to a number of significant institutions and historical monuments such as Tate Art Gallery, South London Press, Globe Theatre, Lambeth Palace, Saatchi Art Centre, Battersea Park, Hayward Gallery and Power Station. These significant spots are surrounded by the Waterloo Bridge. Other features in South London include amusement centres and parks.

The obvious disparity between North London and South London is the underground metro stations. North London boasts about 245 metro stations as opposed to the 30 odd for South London in spite of the fact that the populations are approximately the same. South London is known for its popular entertainment activities for instance Brixton is famous for hosting live music sessions and well known clubs. One of the world’s oldest picture galleries is located in Dulwich, which is located in South London. Along with all these, Richmond Park is also located in South London and is considered the biggest park in Europe.

The world famous Wimbledon sport arena, located in South London attracts just about everyone during the Tennis Open from tourists and locals to your well-known celebrities to witness this annual sporting event.

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French Festivities in London: Bastille Day

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Folks, I’ve got a plane to catch to Chicago, but wanted to pop in and give any French expats or visitors in London the heads-up that Bastille Day (the French Independence Day on 14 July) is being celebrated in London’s Battersea Park this Sunday, 11 July!