Despite having moved back to California in 2015, the traditions of a British Christmas have stuck with me since my year living in London. Holiday customs vary all over the world, and the UK is no exception. Here are five of my favorite traditions I picked up while abroad that I love incorporating into my … More 5 British Christmas traditions you need in your life
In addition to learning spelling differences between British and American English, there are some other things that are helpful if you’re a first time pond-hopper. There are some obvious pronunciation differences between these two version of English that most people are already aware of, such as “aluminium” instead of “aluminum,” “herb” with an “h,” or the … More How to Pronounce British Place Names (without sounding like a git)
One of the first things I did after moving back to California from London was make a list of my favourite places to eat. I love a good meal, and many of my happiest vacation memories revolve around food. Without further ado, here are some of the places I enjoyed the most while living in … More My Favourite Eats in London
This year I spent my first Christmas and New Years away from home. The holidays in London were an experience I won’t forget any time soon. If you have the opportunity to travel during your next Christmas vacation, consider coming to the UK! This list only scratches the surface of activities. 1.) White Christmas at … More Holidays in London
Because this is a never-ending learning experience… 1.) The British love fireworks. 2.) You say “sorry” for everything. Really, you apologize all the time. 3.) Christmas is a HUGE thing here. I guess that’s what happens when you don’t have Thanksgiving to celebrate. 4.) There is a difference between a bus and a coach. (A … More Things I’ve Learned Since Moving to London, Part II
An American Astray 