Only have a few days in London? There are so many sights to see that it can be an overwhelming task to take on The Big Smoke. The other day, a lady at church asked me what I would recommend she see if she ever got the chance to visit London, and this was the … More London at a Glance
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)
Around Christmas time last year, I compiled my first England-centric Travel Wish List. I posted the first part of it on my blog, and talked with my friends about the places I wanted to visit. “That would be nice to do…someday,” most of them said. I would nod and smile, but I had a secret. I’d … More How to Turn a Wish List into a To-Do List
An American Astray 