OKinUK Blog

Yes, it's here again.  My first ever visit to Britain was at this time of the year, eleven years ago when I came to spend Christmas with friends in London.   On those days, it seemed like an amazing dream come true: The romantic vision of a European, cosy and snowy place full of incredible decorations.  After all, Christmas was born in Europe, so it had to be amazing.  I had a great time, no doubt about it but I must admit, I wasn't impressed.  It's an opinion shared with other Mexicans living here.  To

 

When I travelled through Germany for two weeks earlier this month I realised how international my life has become since moving to London.

Firstly there is the city itself. Around 300 different languages are spoken in London and my colleagues come from places such as South Africa, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ireland and Portugal. Want to buy coriander? Yams? Ginger? No problem, just pop into one of the small shops.

In this international, transient city being a foreigner is normal. Language is a tool.

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