🎃 Halloween in America: What Surprised Me as a Brit
From pumpkin patches and haunted houses to huge candy bars, elaborate decorations and the best trick-or-treating neighbourhoods — here’s what Halloween is really like in America. When I first moved from the UK to the USA, I knew Halloween was a big deal here. I had seen the movies. I had seen the pumpkins. I […]
What I Take Home from America to the UK: 50+ Things My Friends & Family Ask For
If you’ve ever moved from the UK to America, you’ll know that one of the unexpected side effects is becoming the person everyone asks to bring things home. Before I visit family in the UK, I inevitably get the messages: “Can you bring some of those chocolates?” “Could you get me some of that Trader […]
🇬🇧🇺🇸 What’s the American Equivalent? 50 British Things Brits Have to Learn in the USA
From a cuppa and a queue to a Hoover, tea towel, Boots and your “fringe”, discover 50 familiar British things and what Americans call them.
🇺🇸 20 Things Americans Do That Still Confuse Brits 🇬🇧
From free drink refills and enormous sports culture to saying “I got you” and measuring every journey in hours, these are the everyday American habits that still make me stop and think. When I first moved from the UK to America, I expected the obvious differences. The driving.The huge supermarkets.The accents.The portion sizes. What I […]
🇺🇸 Life in the USA: Culture, Healthcare & Daily Life for Brits
Moving to America is exciting—but once the paperwork is done and the flights are booked, real life begins. And that’s where the biggest surprises usually happen. From cultural differences to navigating healthcare and adjusting to everyday routines, here’s what life in the USA actually looks like for Brits—and how to settle in faster. 🛠️ Essential […]