Today’s the 4-year blog anniversary of the A Lady in London blog. It’s hard to believe it’s already been 4 years since I quit my hedge fund job, started my UK visa application, and prepared to move to England.
4-Year Blog Anniversary
A lot has happened since August 15, 2007. I’ve traveled to 36 new countries, bringing the total count up to 72. I’ve visited so many new cities I’ve lost track of the number.
And of course, I’ve settled into life in London. Well, except for things like grocery shopping and going to the dentist. No matter how long I live in London, I’ll always be a foreigner in many ways!
The A Lady in London blog has also changed a lot over the last 4 years. It was initially a way to keep in touch with family and friends back home. Now it’s a full-time job.
A global travel and London lifestyle blog, it comes complete with the accompanying Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram profiles. There’s even an A Lady in London YouTube channel.
My photography has improved from frequent practice and better camera equipment, too. I’m happy to be able to share photos with you from around the world.
What started as a hobby with a few followers in California has turned into a career with a global audience.
On this 4-year blog anniversary, I’d like to thank you for reading the A Lady in London blog, whether from the beginning or starting today.
I appreciate your support, your comments, and your loyalty, and I hope to entertain you and provide you with my personal travel tips for years to come.
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Congratulations! After four years in the UK, that means you should be eligible to apply for either permanent right to remain or even British citizenship! Any plans for either?
Thanks Lauren! I have one more year until I can apply for indefinite leave to remain, and then another year after that until I can get citizenship and a UK passport. I’m counting down the days!
i *heart* everything about your blog. keep up the good work. 🙂
Thanks Cynthia! I really appreciate it!
The Life In The UK test which you have to take in order to obtain either indefinite leave to remain or British citizenship is embarrassingly easy. Seriously a joke. I have no doubt you will pass with flying colors and become one of those fancy people who travel with both US and UK passports!!!
Jori – I have heard that from some friends that have taken it recently. Thanks for your confidence in my ability to pass!
CONGRATS ON YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDING THIS BLOG, ALL YOUR AMAZING TRAVELS, SPECTACULAR EYE FOR PHOTOGRAPHY, AND BOLDNESS TO MOVE SOMEWHERE FAR AWAY AND START WHAT HAS TURNED OUT TO BE A FABULOUS LIFE THERE! YOU’RE AMAZING, NOT TO MENTION A REAL MODEL!!!
Thanks Pam! Your encouragement over the past four years has meant so much to me!
Congrats…I’ve followed along for a couple of those years, and I look forward to more!
Thanks Deej! I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the blog over the past four years!
Happy Anniversary!!! 72 countries…that is ridiculously impressive!
Thanks Andi! It has been fun to see so many different countries around the world!
Your blog has been truly inspiring. When you speak through your blog, I feel as if I am with you in your journey. May you continue to be blessed. Never let up inspiring people like me to pursue beautiful things in life. My sincerest congratulations.
bluepop – Thanks for the kind words. I’m glad you’ve been inspired!
Lady,
As an expat Montrealer living in London for the past two years, I have come to live rather vicariously through your mini adventures around the world. It would be terrific to see these experiences within the format of a pictorial book.
Happy 4th and many more!
Peter
Thanks Peter! You can download the Lonely Planet e-book that my photos appear in (the link is on the sidebar of the blog). There are photos from 40 travel bloggers, and the book is free 🙂
I remember reading your post where you said your grandmother was born in Glasgow. That means your mother is eligible for British citizenship and a passport through ancestry, which she subsequently can pass on to you. Very simple process — she sends the paperwork (birth certificates, etc.) to the British Embassy in Washington DC and a few months later they send her back a British passport and citizenship certificate. Then you can obtain citizenship yourself.
Hi Dean – Thanks for the comment. I’ve looked into this, and I’m pretty sure that because my mother isn’t a commonwealth citizen, that rule doesn’t apply to her. If I’m wrong, please correct me! 🙂
Re: Citizenship through ancestry
The rule is a grandchild of a British citizen has to be a Commenwealth citizen in order to obtain citizenship through ancestry.
If it is the child of a British citizen (as opposed to the grandchild), it does not matter if they are a citizen of a non-Commenwealth country.
Thanks Andrew! That’s good to know!
I didn’t know you’d been to so many countries, although considering how many you’ve seen just since I started following, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised the total is that high. Congrats not only on 4 years but on making such a great blog and managing to turn it into a full-time job.
Thanks Emily! It surprised me when I counted up all the countries as well!
Congrats! I don’t comment frequently, but I wanted to let you know I always enjoy your posts. Thanks very much and keep up the great work :)!
Thanks Michelle! I’m glad you enjoy the blog!
Wow – what a fabulous and impressive list of countries. Congrats on the four years and here’s to four more!
Thanks Kathryn!
You are fabulous and your travels are inspiring!
Thanks Oneika! Your travels inspire me too!