April 2016 - The UKister

The 30 most unknown places in London

London

by nomarsky - April 25, 2016 04014

In a society as seemingly “prim and proper” as the British one, sometimes you can find small acts of rebellion in the form of creative expression. Many cities have strange things that are worth visiting, and London is no exception. Statues, art, museums and even homes can offer some of

What to see and do in Cardiff, Wales

by nomarsky - April 25, 2016 04877

One year and a half ago we published our basic guide to living in Cardiff. Now we will delve into the city’s main attractions, such as monuments, museums and major events: it’s a tourist guide for knowing more about what you can see in the city and what this fantastic

The most extravagant Airbnb accommodations that you can find in the UK

Accommodation

by nomarsky - April 25, 2016 03005

Surely, many of you may know about the website Airbnb, but for those who don't, we’ll explain it quickly here. Airbnb is a kind of social network where you can post, discover and rent homes. The company is American and puts hosts who rent their house or apartment (or part

Basic guide to living in Reading

Reading

by nomarsky - April 24, 2016 03527

Reading is a city known for its shops, and while it’s the perfect destination for shopping, it offers much more. Reading is located an hour and a half’s drive from central London and is one of the UK cities that has grown most in recent years because more and more

6 places in Wales that you probably didn’t know about

Tourism

by nomarsky - April 24, 2016April 25, 2016 02926

Wales is a small country, but has a lot to offer. Its green landscape is just as beautiful as any other area of the UK, as it includes three National Parks and five incredible natural areas. Its geography means the sea and the mountains are always at hand for those

Websites where you can get free stuff in the UK

Must Read

by UKister - April 20, 2016 02808

Changing city or country is always a big expense when you have to start from zero, but there are still ways to get stuff and services free anywhere in the UK. You have just to look properly online: the internet is a great tool. Here’s a list of the main websites

British Universities and Tuition Fees

Livin'UK

by UKister - April 20, 2016 02374

Of all the Spaniards who come to Bristol every year, 15% study at the University of Bristol and UWE, either on an Erasmus scholarship or for an entire degree.** In total, there are more than 50,000 students from around the world living in the city. It is the same in other

What are the best UK universities according to their students?

Livin'UK

by UKister - April 20, 2016 02519

When you’re going to study abroad, it’s normal to have quesions about the universities: which is the most prestigious? which has better facilities? parties? will I be able to find a job soon after graduation? Well, English speakers seem to really like lists about these things, so here arethe best universities

The best British universities by reputation (World ranking 2015)

Livin'UK

by UKister - April 20, 2016 01606

British universities have risen in the world reputation rankings, according to the latest table published by Times Higher Education (THE), with Oxford and Cambridge beating the big names of the US to come in at the top just after Harvard. The 2015 table shows 12 UK universities in the world’s top

10 reasons why we love Manchester

by UKister - April 20, 2016 02706

Manchester is unique. If you live, work, or go to university there, or just went to a party in Manchester, we’re sure you know what we’re talking about. There is so much to love about this city... Manchester was the cradle of the Industrial Revolution and the cooperative movement, and it