Category Archives: How To Guide

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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10 Things for Brits to Know Before Hitting the U.S. Roadways

By | Posted on September 27th, 2012
"Get your motor running, get out on the highway ..." (Photo via AP)

In Los Angeles, you really can’t survive without wheels – even if you’re only here for a short time. In New York (and other cities with good public transport) it’s perhaps a little easier, but just watch a few commercials on ...

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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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How to Get a U.S. Green Card: 10 Things to Know

By | Posted on September 13th, 2012

When most Brits first visit the U.S., they are content to sign the visa waiver form handed out on the airplane.

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Where to Live in America: 10 Things for Brits to Consider

By | Posted on September 11th, 2012

Possibly the biggest single decision an expat has to make is where to live. Even once you have picked your country – and that is often chosen for you by family, work or other circumstances outside your control – the real ...

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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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Tipping in America: How To Do It and What To Expect If You Don’t

By | Posted on August 7th, 2012
Maxwell's Restaurant waitress in Belleville, IL balances entrees while waiting on patrons. (Photo via AP)

Don’t want to be reviled by every waiter in town? Heed our tips on tipping, U.S. style.

1. Am I legally required to tip anywhere in the U.S.? No. Service charge is always voluntary, even when it’s added to your bill. But if you deduct gratuity from the check, don’t expect it to go down well.

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10 Tips for Cheap Airfares from the U.S. to the U.K.

By | Posted on August 2nd, 2012

Airfares have shot up in recent years, largely because of increased taxes and fuel charges. We are all feeling the impact of the recession and want to save money.

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10 Things That Will Make a Homesick Brit Sob – and How To Cope

By | Posted on July 31st, 2012

Longing for your native land and its people is one of the biggest strains of resettling abroad. And homesickness can strike hours, days, months or even years after you first hop aboard a plane without a return ticket.

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