Moving Your Dog from the UK to the USA: A Complete Guide
Moving your dog from the UK to the USA? Learn about CDC requirements, vaccinations, microchips, paperwork, flights, pet carriers, costs and preparing your dog for the move.
🇬🇧🇺🇸 Family Visiting from the UK? The Best Ways to Show Them America
Family visiting from the UK? Discover 12 easy ways to show them America, from private tours and airport transfers to road trips, food experiences and everyday American life.
How to Make Your New American Home Feel Like Home: 10 Easy Upgrades for Brits 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇸
Moving from the UK to the USA is exciting. You get the bigger house, the bigger fridge, the bigger supermarket… and then you realize that your new home doesn’t quite feel like home yet. I’ve been there. When you move countries, it’s easy to concentrate on the practical things: finding a house, setting up utilities, […]
25 Things I Never Thought I’d Miss Until I Moved to America 🇬🇧
When I first moved from the UK to the United States, I expected to notice the big differences—driving on the other side of the road, huge supermarkets, and yellow school buses. What surprised me were the little things. The everyday habits I’d never even thought about suddenly stood out because nobody around me did them. […]
Schools in America: A British Parent’s Guide to the US Education System (2026)
Moving to America with children can feel overwhelming, and one of the biggest concerns for British families is understanding the American school system. In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly how the US school system works and what you can expect before you make the big move. What grade will my child be in? […]
Moving to the USA with Kids: What British Families Need to Know Before Relocating (2026 Guide)
Moving from the UK to the USA with children is exciting — but it is also a completely different experience from moving on your own. There is the obvious excitement of a new home, new schools, bigger houses, yellow school buses and a whole new adventure. But there are also plenty of practical things to […]
15 Signs You’ve Lived in America Too Long as a Brit (2026 Guide)
When I first moved from the UK to the USA, I promised myself I’d never lose my British habits. Fast forward a few years and I caught myself saying “trash” instead of “rubbish,” ordering coffee to go, and thinking a three-hour drive was no big deal. If you’ve been living in America for a while, […]
15 British Foods Americans Think Are Weird 🇬🇧 (But Brits Love)
Moving to America taught me that some of our favourite British foods are considered completely bizarre by Americans. Whether it’s putting beans on toast for dinner, spreading Marmite on toast, or eating chips with vinegar, there are certain British foods that leave Americans scratching their heads. The funny thing is that most Brits don’t think […]
25 British Slang Words Americans Never Understand (2026 Guide)
Moving from the UK to the USA taught me many things — including the fact that Americans often have absolutely no idea what we’re talking about. Whether it’s asking for a jumper, saying you’re knackered, or telling someone you’re popping to the loo, many everyday British words leave Americans completely confused. If you’ve ever had […]
Best eSIM for Brits Moving to the USA (2026 Guide)
Moving to America from the UK? Discover why an eSIM can help you stay connected from the moment you land and learn why ICY SIM is a popular option for UK expats.