Mind The Gap » Editor’s Pick

10 American Places Every Brit Should Visit

Ruth Margolis — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:32:32 +0000

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.

10 Ways for Brits to Integrate Into America More Quickly

Ruth Margolis — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 05:19:11 +0000

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.

10 American Public Holidays Brits Should Know

James Bartlett — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:37:03 +0000

As you may have noticed, Americans like to work hard and play hard. Just as well really, since the amount of public holidays here is less than Brits are used to – though you will get some new ones. As the U.

12 Ways to Speak and Spell Like an American

James Bartlett — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:00:06 +0000

Working as a journalist in Los Angeles, I often read requests for people who can speak and understand “British English” or “American English” – but what does that mean? As a new arrival in the U.S.

10 Things Americans Say… and What They Really Mean

Ruth Margolis — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:01:35 +0000

When it comes to the spoken word, Americans are a truly baffling bunch. So we’ve decoded their most irritating idioms.

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

Ruth Margolis — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 17:10:46 +0000

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.

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

William Kay — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 18:24:12 +0000

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.

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

Ruth Margolis — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 15:24:05 +0000

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.

10 Ways to Make Friends and Influence People in the U.S.

Ruth Margolis — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:05:20 +0000

Want to avoid a lot of long nights sobbing into TV dinners for one? Here’s how to make fast friends in America.

A Brit’s Guide to the Fourth of July

James Bartlett — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:40:07 +0000

Until I moved to Los Angeles I was only vaguely aware of “the Fourth”, and I’m sure there are plenty of Brits new to the U.S.