🇬🇧 YOUR MOVE STARTS HERE
Planning a move from the UK to the USA? Get my free UK → USA Moving Planner to help you organise the big move, stay on top of the details, and feel more prepared for your first weeks in America.
👋 Meet the Brit Behind Life Across the Pond
Hi, I’m Sophie.
After moving from the UK to the USA, I quickly discovered that the practical side of relocating isn’t always straightforward.
From opening bank accounts and understanding credit scores to finding British comforts abroad, I’ve spent years navigating life across the pond.
I created Life Across the Pond to help other Brits make the move with more confidence, less stress, and fewer expensive mistakes.
🛍️ RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
🌍 Money Transfers: Wise
Send money between the UK and USA with transparent exchange rates and multi-currency support.
✈️ Travel Medical Insurance for USA Trips: SafetyWing
Travelling to the USA? SafetyWing Nomad Insurance Essential is designed to provide coverage for unexpected accidents or illnesses while travelling. US coverage requires the appropriate US add-on.
🛍️ Amazon Favourites & Shopping Lists
British essentials, moving must-haves, beauty, school supplies and more — all in my Amazon shopping lists.
📱 USA eSIM: ICY SIM
Get mobile data before you fly and stay connected as soon as you arrive in the USA.
✈️ Private Tours & Experiences: GoWithGuide
Private tours with local guides for family visits, layovers and exploring the USA.