Author Archives: Ruth Margolis

Food and Drink: 10 Things That Taste Different in the U.S.

By | Posted on November 6th, 2012
American "buddur" just doesn't have the dense creaminess of the British variety (seen above). (Photo via BBC Food Blog)

From bread and butter to bangers and beer, so much American produce tastes nothing like the goods back home in Blighty.

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10 Things to Consider Before Getting Pregnant in America

By | Posted on November 1st, 2012
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If you’re a British couple planning to start a family in the U.S., here are some problems to ponder before you start stockpiling tiny clothes.

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How to Maintain a Transatlantic Romance

By | Posted on October 30th, 2012
A transatlantic romance can be rough even if your honey-bunny doesn't look like Stephen Moyer or Rashida Jones. (Photo: from 'NY-LON,' Channel 4)

Think scoring that dream job in the U.S. was hard?

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Seven British Myths Kept Alive by James Bond

By | Posted on October 26th, 2012
Daniel Craig living the life of 007 at the premiere of Skyfall. (Photo via AP)

For 50 years, the film adaptations of Ian Fleming’s Bond books have helped cement the U.K.’s reputation as a suave, chic land.

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So, You’re on a Spouse Visa: Things to Know

By | Posted on October 9th, 2012

If you’re Brit married to someone (although not, alas, a same-sex partner) on a non-immigrant visa, you’ll most likely have been fixed up with some form of spousal or dependents’ permit.

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Six (Legal) Ways to Earn Money in the U.S. Without a Work Visa

By | Posted on October 4th, 2012

Not all foreigners who are given permission to live in the U.S. are entitled to work here.

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10 American Places Every Brit Should Visit

By | Posted on October 2nd, 2012

Before you shout us down, we realize there are hundreds — possibly thousands — of must-see sites in the U.S. But it’s a vast country and expats only have so many weekends and vacation days to go exploring.

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12 Places to Call in a Stateside Emergency

By | Posted on September 25th, 2012

When a crisis strikes on American soil, who are you going to call? Keep these emergency numbers and links to hand and help will never be far away.

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10 American Foods Brits Will Learn to Love

By | Posted on September 19th, 2012

If you’re planning on a food-induced early death then you’ve relocated to the right country. With so many irresistible edibles on offer, you may need to request two plane seats on your next flight home.

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10 Ways for Brits to Integrate Into America More Quickly

By | Posted on September 4th, 2012
Keeping up with the news. (Photo via AP)

Get down with the lingo, befriend some locals and read a paper: these are just some of the tricks that will help ease your U.S. assimilation.

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