ලන්ඩන් 🇬🇧 | Life of a Sri Lankan in London | Culture, People, Diversity | Ep. 21

What’s it really like to move from Sri Lanka to one of the busiest and most diverse cities in the world? In this episode, we talk with a Sri Lankan who relocated to London in 2021 and now works as a QA engineer. She shares her first impressions of the city, culture shocks, and how she adjusted to London life after COVID.We dive into everyday experiences — the cost of living, housing, transport, and the famous Tube — as well as the cultural side of the city, from pub culture and football to London’s green parks and incredible diversity. With nearly 9 million people and over 300 languages spoken, London truly feels like a global city.She’s also travelled to almost 20 countries across Europe, giving us a chance to compare London with places like Norway, France, and Germany, and reflect on what makes London unique.If you’re curious about studying, working, or living in London, or just want an insider’s look at the city’s challenges and opportunities, this episode has plenty of stories and insights to inspire you.✨ If you found this helpful, don’t forget to **Like, Comment, and Subscribe** for more real stories from Sri Lankans living abroad.🎧 Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms.Host: Nilanga VirajithGuest: Dilkushi JayaweeraFollow us on:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-borders/id1829070342Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MaDiIre0WOig196CrcpLX?si=z7FRGocFR_6ZryUbQFSJVATikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@beyond.borders.slInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/beyond.borders.slFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/beyondborders.podcast.slFollow Nilanga on:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nilanga.virajithFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/nilanga.virajithTwitter - https://x.com/nilangaVLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nilangav#london #uk #studentlife #ukstudent #srilankaninuk #parttimejobs #studyinuk #srilankanstudents #lifeinlondon #beyondborders #sinhalapodcast #dilkushi #nilanga #softwarengineer