When I first got into the UK on a Tier 4 visa when I was a study abroad student in London, I needed to get my UK driving license by the end of the summer, as that would have been a year since I had been in the country (any longer and my American license …
Getting your Driving License as a Foreigner in the UK: Top 5 Tips Read More
While much of my time has been spent living in the UK as an American, an increasing amount has been spent in the USA with my British husband, seeing the bright lights, straight roads, and free refills of America through his eyes. From the USA ESTA process to tipping culture, here are my top 5 …
5 Tips on Traveling to the USA as a Brit and How to Apply for the ESTA Read More
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
This time of the year tends to be a popular time to apply for a UK Visa, whether it’s to start your upcoming Spring semester studying abroad in London or attempt to spend the holidays with your English spouse or partner. To help anyone undertake the mammoth task of applying for a UK visa, I’ve …
7 Need-to-Know Tips for Applying for a UK Visa (Personal Experience + Advice) 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
These past few weekends have been ‘wedding season,’ not only for me, but also for the dozens of coworkers and friends I’ve spoken to who are hopping from wedding-to-wedding this month. There’s something about spring and summer in the UK that makes it a perfect time to say “I do,” which is wonderful for the …
15 Surprising Differences Between British and American Weddings Read More
One of my best friends was in town visiting last week, and as with every American who comes to visit me after I moved to America from the UK, I demanded asked that she bring me my favorite American treats, which of course includes Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn. Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn is basically like crack …
Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn Recipe: How to Solve American Food Cravings Read More
Hello, lovely friends and family around the world (have you noticed we’ve started saying “lovely” a lot more since moving to the UK?). As American expats in the UK, there’s a lot that we go through during the year. Homesickness. Seasonal depression. Crying over the fact that it can be so stupidly hard to make …
7 Awesome Gift Ideas for American Expats in the UK (2024) Read More
Living abroad with anxiety can be tough. Having expat anxiety can be seriously uncomfortable. I remember the first time I shared my anxiety with someone while I was studying abroad. “Hey, this is kind of awkward,” I said to my 3 flatmates in London. We had only been there a few days, and we were …
4+ Honest Expat Anxiety Tips about Living Abroad with Anxiety Read More
Whether you’re moving to the UK from the US or you’re just visiting, it’s always helpful to know what sorts of stores and restaurants you should expect to find. Some stores and restaurants can be found in both countries, like McDonald’s, Subway, and KFC, while others are specific to the UK or US and have …
