Ever seen Beverley Hills, 90210? This is a classic example of a well-known American Zip code, and if you’re British, you’ll instantly recognize that it doesn’t follow the same format as a UK postcode? So what’s the deal with zip codes? And post codes? And what does the UK city of Norwich have to do […]
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Ever heard of Cadbury chocolate? If you’re in the UK, you definitely have! If not, there’s still a good chance you’ve heard about this iconic British chocolate brand. In this article, we’re uncovering things like the war of the chocolate bars in Britain, the surprising reason that Cadbury even exists in the first place, and
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Ready to uncover the difference between bacon in the UK and US. This is a difference that is immediately obvious to every British person whose ever been to America and every American whose ever been to the UK – there is no chance traditional British bacon, ie, the kind served with an English breakfast, would
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Did you know that there’s a historic reason why sweet pies became preferred in America over meat pies? Or the one difference between an American apple pie and a British apple pie? Have you heard of some of the more unique pie combinations that exist around the UK? Maybe you have, but you won’t know
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Whether you’re a big fan of tuna and sweetcorn or PB&J, sandwiches are an integral part of life in both the UK and US. Maybe you’re having finger sandwiches at an afternoon tea, maybe you’re packing sandwiches for lunch at the beach, maybe you’re buying a sandwich at a café or you’re sitting down to
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You’ve probably heard the term “yanks” to refer to Americans, particularly by British people, but have you ever wondered where it came from or thought more about the iconic American song, Yankee Doodle Dandy? In this post, we’re uncovering the hidden history behind the term, and discovering how Yankee Doodle Dandy, now the anthem of
Why do Brits call Americans “yanks”: a fascinating history! Read More
Well, my quest to find the best spa Brighton has to offer took me down an interesting path. I think I might have inadvertently booked to use the facilities at a sw1ngers hotel! But I made it out unscathed and am reporting back to steer you through the pitfalls of finding a day spa in
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Wondering who invented Pot Noodle? Or other Pot Noodle fun facts so you can “wow” the pub quiz or just get to the bottom of one of the UK’s most polarizing snack foods? I’m here to help! Pot Noodle is such a British classic, and if you’re unfamiliar (like I was when I first moved
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No matter which country you’re visiting London from, it’s important to know about the tap water in London so you know if you can drink London tap water or if you need to buy bottled water. There are plenty of places in the world where you don’t want to drink the tap water – for
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After 10+ years of living in London as an American, there’s a lot I’ve learned about the experience in the UK as an American. London, in particular, is an interesting place to live as an American because it’s such a big city with people from all over the world that you’re sort-of-an-outsider, but sort-of-not. In
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