Category Archives: How To Guide

Brits in America: How to Cope with Loss of a Loved One Back Home

How to cope when you lose a loved one back home. (Photo via

Starting a new life thousands of miles from friends and family is hard work emotionally, even if everyone you leave behind is in excellent health. Add illness and death into the mix and living abroad can quickly become an excruciating ...

Valentine’s Day: American Style

Here's a modern day twist on the traditional candy hearts.

In the U.K., it’s very common to get someone else to write out your Valentine’s cards. They’re supposed to be sent anonymously to the object of your heart’s desire, hence the need to disguise the writing.

10 Things That Brits Don’t Realize Are Offensive to Americans

Ricky Gervais makes good money offending everyone in sight, but if you just want to make friends and not alienate people in America, here are 10 things to avoid. (Rex Features via AP Images)

Admit it Britishers — subtly is not our strong suit, and it’s alarmingly easy to insult Americans if you’re unaware of their etiquette.  To get on in polite company, try to avoid the following faux pas.

How to Do Tea in the U.S.

Would you like some tea with your cream? (Photo via AP)

Yes, I’m going to give British readers a few pointers on tea – American style. (more…)

How to Date in America

In America, dating can feel more like a job interview. (Photo: Hugo Philpott/PA Wire)

If your expat game plan includes finding love then you’ll need to wrap your brain around romancing the American way. On the surface, U.S.

How to Gift in America

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“So, when are we throwing you a baby shower?” a well-meaning American friend asked my six-months pregnant self over dinner a few weeks ago.

10 Expat Parent Worries and How to Handle Them

Will my child develop an American accent? Perhaps, but is that so bad? (Press Association via AP Images)

Raising children abroad comes with a unique set of challenges, but there are ways to overcome your fears and have a great parenting experience.

Shaken Not Stirred: Where to Source James Bond’s Favorite Tipples in America

James Bond's bartender could've used this handy martini shaker! (PoeticHome.com)

If real spies spent as much time boozing as James Bond, cat-stroking villains would have taken over the world by now. But 007 managed just fine and, according to Ian Fleming’s books, he knocked back everything from scotch and soda to ...

10 Things to Consider Before Getting Pregnant in America

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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.

How to Maintain a Transatlantic Romance

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?