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It’s official…l’M A FULL TIME TRAVEL BLOGGER

It’s official…l’M A FULL TIME TRAVEL BLOGGER 🎉🌎

Well, in truth it’s been almost two months now, but #Latergram all the way 😂 of learning and soaking in this new journey of entrepreneurship and finally getting to do what I love (London, writing and creating content) full time

But in typical Candace Capricorn nature, nothing about this was random or happenstance. From the time I decided to take my blog seriously I always knew I was working towards building a sustainable content-driven business for myself and a community I loved, learning and working constantly until I figured out how to make it happen for myself

It wasn’t easy, and to be quite honest the main reason I decided to finally take the leap was due to burnout. I was waking up at 5am to work on content, leaving at 8am for my 9-5 (actually 9-6), uploading content at my lunch breaks and getting home at 7pm, working until bedtime, sleeping and doing it all over again…not to mention trying to balance a relationship, friends, family etc. in the meantime — i.e not a great way to live!

But having more time to dedicate to writing London, UK and Europe travel guides, creating social media content, and growing the @womeninlondoncollective has filled me with so much passion and joy that I hope comes through in everything I post 💛 and you’re in now! So be sure to follow along my stories for a more practical and behind-the-scenes view of my journey and job day-to-day

Of course, absolutely none of this would be possible without having a community this is, so thank YOU ❤️ for supporting my journey and sharing your love of London with me

If you’ve gotten this far, I’d love to know why you followed me (or continue to) in the comments, and hope you stick around for what’s to come! As always…

Happy Londoning 🇬🇧

Candace x

#londonblogger #londontravelblogger #londoninfluencer #femaletravelblogger #girlslovetravel #contentcreator #travelpreneur #digitalinfluencer #creativepreneur

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SPEAKING AT MY FIRST CONFERENCE 🎤✨ Spoke tod

SPEAKING AT MY FIRST CONFERENCE 🎤✨

Spoke today at the biggest marketing conference for Gen-Z’s! All about being a 24-year-old creator, following your own path and the power of authenticity, I was so nervous! But I think it went well :)

Happy Londoning 🇬🇧

Candace x

Spending summer in London? I got you! 🇬🇧 Ev

Spending summer in London? I got you! 🇬🇧

Every season I love to make a good chunky blog post with all there is to do in the city, and my new blog ‘Your Ultimate Summer Guide to London in 2022’ is finally out 🌞 🎉

Give it a read for the best things to do, see and experience over the next few months, plus tips on things like what to pack, weather, and pros and cons of visiting the city in the summer if you’re still on the fence (link in bio!)

Will you be here for summer in London? Let me know in the comments!

Happy Londoning,

Candace x

P.S - Happy Jubilee! I’m being a total Londoner today and staying away from all the crowds and Central 😂 but on a good note, I’ve gotten loads of writing done for candaceabroad.com, back to blogging! 👩🏽‍💻

Doing a solo trip to London? In my very biased o

Doing a solo trip to London?

In my very biased opinion, London is the perfect place to do a solo trip. But like with anywhere new (especially in a city like London) it's always good to be prepared. Here's some tips!

1️⃣ London is one of the safest places to have a solo trip, so great if it’s your first one!

It's easy to navigate, diverse and *generally* safe as far as cities go

2️⃣ If you're out and don't feel like taking an Uber alone at night, take the Night Tube!

It runs on the Victoria, Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly line and London Overground (every 10-15 minutes on Fridays and Saturdays)

3️⃣ Don't tell your London tinder dates you're on a solo trip

Say you know someone here (me if you need 😂) this goes for travelling solo anywhere really, never let strangers know you're alone in a foreign country

4️⃣ Download Citymapper

The amount of times I mention this app in a day 😂 but is really is that good! Especially for solo trips in London as you can use the 'main road' feature to keep you on busy roads and help you from ending up in sketchy places while you're exploring, especially at night

5️⃣ Walk with confidence

Again, this is anywhere, but what seperates a naive tourist from a local everytime is in the way you carry yourself (and it'll make you less of a target for pick pocketers here, for example)

Let me know if you've ever travelled to London solo in the comments!

P.S - If you want a full guide on how to have the perfect solo trip to London be sure to snag my ebook 'The Solo Traveller's Guide to London' (link in bio⤴️) including how to budget, pack, get around and where to stay for your trip to London + 5 custom itineraries handmade by me to use while you're here! If you’re reading this you can use code ‘SOLOINLONDON’ for 10% off x

Happy Londoning,

Candace x

Hey hey, it’s Chelsea Flower Show week 🌸 Wh

Hey hey, it’s Chelsea Flower Show week 🌸

What is it?

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is about the most British thing you can do all spring — it’s a week long garden show (on until this Saturday!) on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in Chelsea

It’s been going on since 1912, and is well known for its royal family appearances 👑

But you don’t need tickets to get in on the action, just head to Chelsea and have a stroll around like I did to see Chelsea in Bloom! It’s so lovely ☺️

Let me know if you’re heading to Chelsea in the comments!

Happy Londoning,

Candace x

Would you move abroad because of a movie? From W

Would you move abroad because of a movie?

From What a Girl Wants to Bridget Jones and Notting Hill, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t influenced to move to London by all the magical movies set in the city

It’s why exploring filming locations here is one of my favourite things to do 🇬🇧(tons of guides on the blog!)

What about you? Has a movie or film ever made you move or travel somewhere you wouldn’t have before? Let me know in the comments!

Happy Londoning 🎥

Candace x

Hey new peeps, I'm Candace! I moved to London at

Hey new peeps, I'm Candace!

I moved to London at 18 from the states (because of a Facebook Ad, yes...really) in 2016 and have been living here ever since

Expect lots of London life (and London life behind the pretty pictures), things to do in the city and of course, UK culture differences here 🇬🇧

Anyways, you're new here, say hi the comments 👋🏽 I'd love to e-meet you :)

Happy Londoning,
Candace

What’s the weather like in London? One of the

What’s the weather like in London?

One of the biggest stereotypes about the city is the weather (no, the sun isn’t photoshopped 😂)

Honestly it doesn’t rain half as much as you’d believe, but there’s still about 5 different weather types on any given day lol

Do you like London weather? Let me know in the comments!

(For me: I’m actually one of those people that likes the rain and poor weather, I get so much work done! Can you tell I’m a Capricorn…)

Would you ever live in a tourist city? I've alway

Would you ever live in a tourist city?

I've always been strongly against tourist-shaming

I mean, how grumpy do you have to be to get upset at people enjoying a new destination for the first-time?

I hear a lot of people say they couldn't live in London because of all the tourists that visit

What do you think? Do tourists add to a place or take away from it? Would you live in a tourist city? Let's chat in the comments!

Candace x

Photo by the talented 📸: @vidyuta.rangnekar // @fivebyfivephoto

I was 14 when I started my first blog I was 18 wh

I was 14 when I started my first blog

I was 18 when I decided to chronicle my journey to London before giving up in a few short months

I was 22 when I decided to take Candace Abroad seriously

And we’re almost halfway through 24 now!

Whether it’s finally writing for that blog you’ve been meaning to get back to for years or taking the leap from watching content to being a content creator, there’s nothing more fulfilling than making the dreams you’ve slept on come to life a little more each day

Are you a content creator too? Let me know in the comments! I’d love to show you some love :)

P.S - I’ll be announcing my first social media workshop at the end of the week! Sign up and get details with the link in my bio 💛

Candace x

How to *actually* make friends in London If you'

How to *actually* make friends in London

If you're new to London the thought of making friends can be daunting (don't worry — I've been there!) here's how I would make friends if I just moved to London (or just wanted a new friend group!), but to start:

Why it's hard to make friends in London:

1️⃣ People are busy! Which makes it hard to maintain friendships in general in a big city

2️⃣London is a transient city, so you may meet friends — but they may decide to move out of London or their visa expires

3️⃣ Distance. London is HUGE! If you live in Zone 1 and your friend lives in Zone 6, it can be hard to connect regularly

Real advice to make friends in London:

✍🏽 Write down a list of your interests, things you enjoy, and things that make you happy

Let's face it — you won't connect with everyone but similar lifestyles and interests will definitely help you find more connection points

💻 Go to a platform where you can meet new people

This can be Meetup.com, Bumble BFF, (and of course, if you're a woman in London the @womeninlondoncollective), Obby, Project Awesome Fitness Classes, Groupon Events — the list goes on and on and I've got a blog with more too!

Also make sure to only go to events in the beginning that match that list you wrote

📆 Stay Consistent

I don't think you can be truly successful at anything without consistency —and this applies to making friends too!

Put it in your calendar and commit to go to 1 event a week. If you're putting yourself out there 4 times a month I guarantee you'll eventually meet your people 💛

Bonus: Live in the same zone

I know it seems superficial, but living next to someone really does make a difference in how often you can see each other and will instantly make it easier to connect IRL

Bonus Bonus: Have a London Bucket List

Having a list of things to see, eat and do in the city is a great way to go in with a plan and experience London to the fullest with your new friends :)

P.S - If you're looking to make girlfriends in London definitely join the @womeninlondoncollective, we've got yoga classes, hot tub adventures and more coming up for the month of May — events drop in 6 days 😊🎉

How to Spend a Weekend in Copenhagen 🇩🇰 (fro

How to Spend a Weekend in Copenhagen 🇩🇰 (from London 🇬🇧)

Looking for a city break? Traded London for Denmark last week with a trip to Copenhagen! Here's what I got up to, but first:

✈️ How to find the best flights to Copenhagen:

• Head to Skyscanner
• Pick the 'Month' option to see the best dates to fly
• Get your flight to CPH airport (I left from Gatwick)

What I got up to (and what you should too!):

🍷Orange wine at Gråbrødre Torv
🏛Admire art at Glyptoteket Museum
📸 Get your iconic picture at Nyhavn
☕️ Cute lunch at @theunionkitchen
👑 See Danish royals at the Amalieborg Palace
🍕Dinner at @nbhkbh
🎨 Explore the Nørrebro area
🌊 Chill around the Dronning Louises Bro (the Queen Louise's Bridge) — a bit like our Thames
🌳 Walk around Ørsted Park
🌷 And King Christian IV's Rosenborg Castle in the Kings Garden
🧜🏻‍♀️ And of course, see The Little Mermaid (I'll admit though, it'll slighty underwhelming 😅 but the Langelinie area it's in is beauitful to walk around nonetheless)
🚴🏽‍♀️ Bike around the city (the best!)

Other Things to do:
➡️ Take a ride at The Tivoli Gradens
➡️ Visit The Royal Danish Opera
➡️ See Christiansborg Palace
➡️ Spend and afternoon in the Meat Packing District (Kødbyen)
➡️ Be at foodie at Reffen Food Market
➡️ Climb to the top of Rundetårn
➡️ Try Smørrebrød (a Danish speciality!)

And tons more!

Save for later 📌 and enjoy!

Candace x

You’re looking good London 🥰 what are you guy

You’re looking good London 🥰 what are you guys up to this Easter weekend?

I’m somewhere in Europe…mermaids and bikes…take a guess where!

Happy Londoning 🇬🇧

Candace x

20k!! 🎉 I started Candace Abroad (officially a

20k!! 🎉

I started Candace Abroad (officially at least 😅) in September, 2020 with nothing but a camera, a laptop and a passion for London

Little did I know it would grow into this, but I’m so thankful it did!

Whether it’s helping you figure out where to live in the city, connecting women in London through the @womeninlondoncollective or even just helping you find a new café to get some work done, this blog and everything that’s come from it has become my biggest passion and I couldn’t ask for a better community ❤️

To many more!! Happy Londoning 🇬🇧

Candace x

#ad Attention Londoners 🇬🇧 It has come to m

#ad Attention Londoners 🇬🇧

It has come to my attention that @fever_uk and Lady Whistledown would like me to attend her annual Society Ball @secretbridgertonball 🔮

A magnificent evening stepping back into 1813 England in a secret ballroom in London (unfortunately Lady Whistledown swore me to secrecy…so I can only say so much…)

Tune in tomorrow for a behind the scenes look at the night and a scandalous afterparty✨

The only question is…have you watched Bridgerton season 2 yet??

Heya! A few new faces here so thought I’d reintr

Big News y'all...Candace Abroad is now accepting g

Big News y'all...Candace Abroad is now accepting guest posts!

When I first started candaceabroad.com my only readers were my mom and a random woman from Germany (thanks girl xx)

Little did I know 40,000 women would use my site every month as their #1 London resource less than a year and a half later

So, if you want to share your story, guides and tips…here’s what we’re looking for!

➡️ Local London Neighbourhood Guides

➡️ Cultural Round-Ups & Itineraries (for example: best LGBT/Black-owned/Spanish/Korean/Indian etc. spots in London)

➡️ Experience Pieces (dating in London, making friends in London, finding a job in London)

➡️ Women-Owned Businesses (I'll be starting a series next month highlighting women entrepreneurs in London, so if that's you — please get in touch!)

➡️ Bonus: London Weekend and Day Trips (UK & Europe)

Let me know if you’d be keen to write in the comments!

- Candace x

P.S - Special thanks to @vidyuta.rangnekar // @fivebyfivephoto for the amazing photos! 📸

P.S.S - if you’ve expressed interest I’ll get in touch with you early next week with all next steps and bits :)

I have nothing to share today, except a few snaps

I have nothing to share today, except a few snaps of my favourite city and a pretty gelato from Camden. How’s your Monday going so far?

Who's going on holiday?! Since 2020 I've been one

Who's going on holiday?!

Since 2020 I've been one of those people that said "I'll travel when things settle down" outside of seeing family in the US and a few short UK trips (like the beautiful Castle Combe), I've been bunkered down, albeit in my favourite city, yearning to live out the part of me that would make a weekend out of roaming Brussels on my ones or fumbling over my French in Paris (and I do mean, fumble)

Suddenly getting why they call it a travel bug — I'm itching! So let me know where you're travelling in the comments so I can live vicariously, thanks 😂

Candace xx

Planning a solo trip to London? I've got you! THE

Planning a solo trip to London? I've got you! THE SOLO TRAVELLER'S GUIDE TO LONDON IS OUT NOW 🎉

This past month I've been pouring my heart out into something that could help as many women as possible have the trip of their lifetime in London (head to 'My Ebook Journey' highlight for the behind-the-scenes!) and we did it 🇬🇧 A 65-page guidebook on everything you need to plan, explore and enjoy the perfect solo trip to the city (plus 5 custom London itineraries from my own explorations for every type of London lover) here's what's inside:

➡️ Chapter 1: Solo Travel 101

Getting the courage to visit and explore London on your own (or anywhere!) and safety tips

➡️ Chapter 2: Budgeting For Your trip

How to make the most of your trip to London without breaking the bank, including daily cost breakdowns, finding the best flights and accommodation for every budget

➡️ Chapter 3: Packing for London

What to pack for every season and the best times of the year to visit

➡️ Chapter 4: Getting Around London

How to navigate the city like a pro from the moment you arrive

➡️ Chapter 5: Solo in London Itineraries

Five custom itineraries based on my solo travels in London — steal for your trip! (+ downloadable Google Maps with carefully planned routes)

➡️ Chapter 6: The Top 10: Solo Edition

Top 10 neighbourhoods, markets, museums, bookshops and more to add to your London bucket list

➡️ Chapter 7: FAQ & Resources

All the extra questions you may have about London and resources to make your trip run smoothly — all in one place

✨BONUS:

📌 101+ Free Things to do in London

📸 101+ Instagrammable Spots in London

Purchase the next 24 hours for a personalized note from me for your trip ❤️

Happy Londoning,

Candace x

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