Welcome to my travel blog! This site serves as a personal diary documenting my journey of moving to the UK and living there. From the excitement of relocating to the challenges of adapting to a new culture, I share my experiences, tips, and stories as they unfold. This blog is a space for self-reflection, storytelling, and connecting with others who might be on a similar journey.
- Diary-Style Entries: Regular posts about my experiences, thoughts, and adventures in the UK.
- Stylish Design: Enhanced with Google Fonts and Font Awesome icons for a modern look.
- Interactive Comments: Join discussions through the integrated Disqus comment system. (Would like to add in future)
- Emoji Support: Add personality and emotion to posts with emoji support.
- Future Posts Enabled: Display scheduled posts, even if they’re dated in the future, for better planning.
This project is not just a blog—it's a personal space where I can document the highs, lows, and everything in between while transitioning to life in the UK. It’s for readers who love travel, enjoy personal stories, or are considering a similar move themselves.
If you'd like to run this blog locally on your machine, follow these steps:
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Clone the Repository
Clone the project repository to your local machine:git clone <repository-url> cd <repository-folder>
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Install Dependencies
Ensure you have Ruby and Bundler installed, then run:bundle install
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Start the Local Server
To serve the site locally and include future-dated posts, run:bundle exec jekyll serve --future -
View the Blog
Open your browser and navigate tohttp://localhost:4000to view the blog locally.
- Expand content with guides for others moving to the UK.
- Post budgeting tips, travel insights, and advice on adapting to UK life.
- Share reflections and lessons learned from living abroad.