Expats talk a lot about culture shock and the things that take getting used to when moving from the US to the UK. The list is endless, but one of the more surprising differences for me was the NHS. The NHS, or National Health Service, is national healthcare funded by the public. For an American …
An American Expat’s Guide to the NHS: honest thoughts Read More
I’ve talked about my journey of moving to London from America before, but I remember months and months of desperately Googling things like “how to move to the UK from America” and “how to move to London as an American” many times when I was first starting out. You are basically hoping for a miracle …
How to Move to London from America in 2024 (honest) Read More
Hi, Walmart loving friends! Most likely, you’re here because you looked up, “Is there a Walmart in London” or “Is there a Walmart in the UK” (London is basically what every American thinks of when they think of the UK, let’s face it.) Maybe you dream of getting this People of Walmart coloring book (what?) …
Ah, Costco. The famous wholesale retailer that Americans adore. I have fond memories of basically eating dinner while strolling through the free sample aisles, and when I first moved to England, I was definitely one of those people looking up… “Is there a Costco in the UK?” or “Is there a Costco in London?” And …
Hello, hamburger loving friends! If you’ve come to this site wondering, “Is there a Wendy’s in the UK?” or maybe even, “Is there a Wendy’s in London?” then I have just the article you’re searching for. Well, first I have some products I think you could definitely use like a cheeseburger pillow and hamburger slippers, …
Right, coffee drinkers (and those who just like to use the free WiFi to get stuff done) who are coming to England, here’s the question on everyone’s minds: “Is there a Starbucks in London?” or even “Is there a Starbucks in England or all of the UK?” You just can’t live with the idea that …
Hello, Target loving people! You are probably here because you googled the inevitable question every self-respecting American coming to London googles….you also are probably really into the “Target is My Happy Place” shirt and desperately want it for Christmas (HINT HINT TO MY FAMILY!) “Is there a Target in London?” And the answer is, sadly, …
