🇺🇸 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 […]
🇬🇧🇺🇸 American Measurements Explained: The Everyday Differences Brits Notice After Moving to the USA
From Fahrenheit and feet to pints, gallons and American baking — the measurements that make you realise you’re living on the other side of the Atlantic One of the funny things about moving from Britain to America is discovering that some measurements are completely different, some are surprisingly familiar, and some look exactly the same […]
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. […]
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 […]
12 Signs You’re Secretly British 🇬🇧 (Even If You Live in America)
You can move 5,000 miles from Britain, change your address, learn to drive on the other side of the road and get used to saying “sidewalk” instead of “pavement”… But some things never leave you. You will still judge tea by the quality of the brew. You’ll still look for the nearest kettle. You’ll still say “cheers” when an American says “you’re welcome.” And somewhere in your kitchen, there is probably a jar of Marmite. After living in America for more than 15 years, I’ve realised there are certain very British habits, foods and little comforts that I simply haven’t been able to give up.
🇺🇸 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 […]