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Top 75 British Words vs American Words you Need to Know

Living in England for almost four years now has been pretty incredible.  However, when I first arrived I didn’t realize how much of a difference the English language is spoken here. My thinking was, well I’m going to an English-speaking country so I don’t need to learn about any language differences. Wrong. There are a …

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7 Best Places to See Christmas Lights in London

Itā€™s that time of the year again, Christmas time, that is.Ā  Visiting London during the holiday season is so incredible.Ā  If you live in England, Europe, or Africa, it is a must to seek out the Christmas lights in London.Ā  Or if you are thinking of visiting London from the United States, then making a …

2 Days in London: The Ultimate London Itinerary

Thinking of taking a trip to spend 2 days in London? Well, you’ve come to the right place. After living in England for 3 years now, Iā€™ve been to London countless times.  London is a big, diverse city full of culture, amazing food, and entertainment galore. Spending 2 days in London is a great way …

12 Best UK City Breaks for an Amazing Weekend

I’ve been living in England for 3 years now. Being from a small town in Mississippi, I would’ve never imagined living in a different country, let alone seeing picturesque castles and gorgeous landscapes like this in the United Kingdom. It is so different from the United States. However, being able to learn about British culture …

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Beautiful Self-Guided City Walk in London

Since Iā€™ve moved to England, London was one of the top places I wanted to visit as soon as I could. Iā€™ve been to London more times than I can count over the past 3 years. I’ve walked around a lot of the different areas in Lonon. I’ve taken the Overground and Underground countless times. …

Edinburgh 3-Day Itinerary: Things to see and do

3 days in Edinburgh: The Best Edinburgh Itinerary

Visiting Edinburgh Scotland was a great cultural experience for us. Scotlandā€™s cityā€™s capital is strikingly beautiful and is like a scene out of a movie. You’ll fall in love with the culture, its beautiful sculptures, and cobbled stone streets along this 3-day Edinburgh itinerary. Edinburgh, Scotland should be a part of your list of places …

What Iā€™ve Learned After 2 Years Living in England

Iā€™ve been living in England for over 2 years now after moving from the US.  I cannot believe itā€™s been that long already.  Things Iā€™ve learned while living in England have been amazing so far, even though Iā€™ve had my ups and downs of getting accustomed.  However, Iā€™ve learned so much about the culture while …

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The Best Gifts To Buy in England

Being in the military we get to travel all over the world. Living in England has been a dream for me. There is so much culture and rich heritage, food, iconic sites here to discover. While living abroad I like to share the culture and things that I am experiencing with family and friends back …

The Best Desserts in London You Must Try

London is a foodies paradise. Exploring and eating in out of this world desserts around London is a Must.  Desserts like creamy ice cream cones combined with a floating cotton candy around it and donuts that are so big, you have to eat it with a fork. London has some of the BEST tasting and …