Tag: London
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Across the Pond ~ Yank vs. Brit Words
Do you think England is an easy transition from the states because they speak the same language? Well…I have some news for you…my husband and I, married near on 2 years with a 4-year history prior to marrying, still have moments where we look at each other and utter—“SAY WHAT???”
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Across the Pond for the Coronation of King Charles III
Let’s have a look at history in the making! Travel across the pond to England for the Coronation of King Charles III.
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A Trip to Covent Garden in London ~
Covent Garden is an absolute must! Located in the heart of London with so much to see and do it is a springboard to everything London!
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Places That are the Same but Different in Yank and Brit Countries!
Places That are the Same but Different in Yank and Brit Countries! Take a look at cities and towns with the same names across the pond!
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Yank vs. Brit Words Part III
YES!!! There’s more!! Did you enjoy the other two posts I wrote previously, having some fun with the Brit vs. Yank Words?? If you haven’t already, take a look! Or if you have take another look! Improve your global vocabulary! See more in this Part III post!
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Rotaries, Roundabouts, Traffic Circles….
What do you think? Rotaries (roundabouts) are easy-peasy? A good way to help traffic move more smoothly? A good way to “calm” traffic and speeding? Not as easy as a stop sign or traffic lights? Confusing?
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Traditional Brit Food
As promised, let’s explore some traditional Brit food! Food that you must try (at least once) whether you’re here for a visit or have decided to relocate!
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Brit food vs. Yank Food—Similarities and Differences, Additives & Preservatives, How to Shop
I found out the hard way that I cannot shop here in England for a week or two at a time like I used to in the U.S. The fruit here is good for only 2-3 days before it begins to mold, same with veggies.
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Yank Federal Holidays vs Brit Bank Holidays
When I first came to England it seemed like there were many more “Bank Holidays” than there were Federal Holidays in the U.S. So…I googled it of course! Once I looked closer, the U.S. actually has one more federal (bank) holiday than the U.K.!! And this includes this year’s extra bank holiday in the U.K.…
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Celsius vs. Fahrenheit— A Quick Lesson ~
Learn how to convert Imperial temperatures to Metric and vice versa!!
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A Geography Lesson ~ Yank Country vs. Brit Country
Let’s talk geography of U.S.A. and U.K.! Compare size, population, and distances.
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Yank vs. Brit Words Part II
Everywhere I go, every time I venture out, I am more aware of the many different words used across the pond!
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Shopping:Groceries Clothing, DIY
Learn about comparable stores UK vs. US. Retail hours, High street shops! Convenient ways to plan for extra baggage!
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Yank vs. Brit Words
Do you think England is an easy transition from the states because they speak the same language? Well…I have some news for you…my husband and I, married near on 2 years with a 4-year history prior to marrying, still have moments where we look at each other and utter—“SAY WHAT???”
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Welcome to England!!
Thank your for joining me…I am thankful for you my reader! So…my first post. Where to start? A little about myself and how I came to be a resident of the United Kingdom. I met a wonderful British man in 2017. We traveled back and forth across the “pond” (the Atlantic Ocean) for about 4…
