One of the first things I looked up when I moved to England was, “Do they sell Little Debbie snacks in London or the UK?” As an American who grew up on oatmeal creme pies, swiss rolls, and zebra cakes, finding these snacks seemed essential to life itself. And sadly, they don’t currently sell Little …
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Beans on toast. It’s a British classic, usually part of an English breakfast, and a staple for when you can’t think of anything else to eat or are just too lazy to try. But do they eat beans on toast in America? And why don’t the baked beans in the UK taste the same as …
Over the years (and on this blog), I’ve done more than my fair share of (lovingly) poking fun of the UK as I try to navigate life here after moving from America to the UK. However, I’m an equal opportunist, and there are some weird things about America that also seem bizarre after living in the UK …
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Making friends as an expat has been one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, and whether you’re hoping to figure out how to make your own friends as an expat or you have a loved one who is struggling while making friends as an expat, I hope this guide to making friends …
7 Must-Read Tips for Making Friends as an Expat (honest) Read More
Hold your hats, because we’re about to get personal about weight loss as an expat and losing weight while traveling. For the vast majority of my teenage years and my early college years, I was probably overweight. I think I bordered on the “normal” and “overweight” BMI line, but was probably more often closer to …
