RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Helpful tools, trusted recommendations and useful resources for Brits moving to and living in the USA.
🌍 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
Private tours with local guides for family visits, layovers and exploring the USA.
🌱 Smart Indoor Gardens: LetPot
Grow fresh herbs and vegetables indoors — ideal for apartments, smaller homes and busy families.
🏡 Home & Window Essentials: Joydeco
Curtains, shades and window solutions to help make your new American home feel more like home.
🎨 Wall Art: CozySpiritStudio
Posters and wall art inspired by places, travel and everyday life — perfect for a new home.
🎁 Personalised Gifts: Giftlab
Personalised gifts and photo keepsakes for family, friends and special occasions.
🐾 Personalised Pet Artwork
Turn a favourite pet photo into personalised artwork — a fun keepsake for pet lovers.
📦 Amazon Prime
Useful for ordering everyday essentials, household items and last-minute things when you’re settling into life in the USA.
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