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Is there a Wawa in the UK or London?

Before Wawa came to Florida, I had no idea what one even was, much less wondered if there was a Wawa in the UK or London. I lived my life tragically unaware of this convenience store/cult icon that has swept up many Americans and basically become a mecca for people…

Is there a Trader Joe’s in the UK or London?

If you’re a fan of Trader Joe’s, I totally get why you’re looking up if there is a Trader Joe’s in the UK or London. After all, this food store in America is much more than just a food store to people – it’s a mecca, a lifestyle, a place…

Is there a Safeway in the UK or London?

Whether you do all of your daily grocery shopping at a Safeway or you’re just trying to search for any familiar grocery store, you might have arrived at this article by wondering if there is a Safeway in the UK or London. Hey, sidenote! If you’re traveling to the UK,…

41 Stunning Photos of the French Alps in Winter

Guys, sometimes there are just some places in the world so gorgeous that they deserve an entire post of pictures. Like, sure, I can blather on about this or that and I will tell you loads of interesting stuff about the French Alps in this post, but sometimes a picture…

Is there a Panera Bread in London or the UK?

Whether you view it as an after school hangout, the place where you pick up your kid’s favorite mac and cheese after practice or just a friendly neighborhood cafe, Panera Bread is an American staple across neighborhoods (and particularly college campuses). Hey, sidenote! If you’re traveling to the UK, whether…

Is there a Cheesecake Factory in London or the UK?

From special occasions to just a casual night out with friends, the Cheesecake Factory is an American family restaurant that provides a sophisticated atmosphere while not being too fancy, as well as – the reason we all go – amazing cheesecake. If you’ve visited a Cheesecake Factory in America or…

Is there a Johnny Rocket’s in the UK?

Hello, American diner loving people! You’ve come to the right article if you’re wondering whether there’s a Johnny Rocket’s in the UK or a Johnny Rocket’s in London. There’s just something about this all-American restaurant that makes you want to wear one of these weird looking diner hats and indulge…

Is there a Wells Fargo in the UK or London?

One of the hardest things for us to figure out as Americans traveling to the UK is whether we’ll find our bank there – I remember desperately searching for a Bank of America my first time in London (LOL no), and so I thought I’d help out those of you…

Is there a Chuck E Cheese in the UK or London?

Whether you have fond memories of a childhood birthday party at Chuck E Cheese or just remember the sheer terror of wondering when the characters were going to come out (oh wait, was that just me?), Chuck E Cheese is a cultural icon for many Americans who either went there…

Is there a Sonic in the UK or London?

Hey, drive-through lovers! Wondering if you can get Sonic in the UK or in London? Craving a hamburger that only tastes good when you’re eating it in your car after a friendly waiter brings it out to you on roller skates? Sonic is a classic American chain (we like staying…

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