Andrea Wren: Journalist

Latest Guardian feature: working abroad in more unusual careers

I recently wrote a feature for The Guardian on working abroad in more unusual careers, which appeared in last Saturday's Work section on the 5th April. I came upon the idea by chance (as they often occur!) after my cousin recently emigrated to Brisbane, Australia and I was interested to find out what kinds of skills could get you into the country. It fascinated me to see that piano tuners and glass blowers appeared on the 'in-demand' list, hence I pitched the idea.

Slimming teas feature on iVillage

My latest addition to iVillage's health section is a feature I recently wrote on slimming teas, mainly an investigation on whether they work and on what they are. To cut right to the chase, I didn't find that I slimmed down any while drinking them, and this was in considerable amounts for around two weeks for the sake of the feature. Mind you, I wasn't exactly taking a scientific approach!