Expat Life: Why I’m Moving Back To The UK From USA

Yep, I’ve decided that after almost 4 years in America I’m going to return/repatriate back to the UK.  It’s not a decision I’ve made lightly, in fact it was a harder decision than the one I first made when I decided to start the US visa process and I’ve agonised over it for a long time.  But I need to put my happiness and mental health first and I believe going home will increase those massively.

Continue reading “Expat Life: Why I’m Moving Back To The UK From USA”

Between England & Iowa: A Year In The Life Of An Emigrating Wife Book!

Yes that’s right, not only is Between England & Iowa my travel and lifestyle blog, it is now a book!  “Between England and Iowa: A Year In The Life Of An Emigrating Wife” is my story all about the realities of expat life.  For a whole year I kept a journal.  I wrote down my expat milestones, ALL my thoughts and feelings and documented each time I came across something that sent me into culture shock!

Continue reading “Between England & Iowa: A Year In The Life Of An Emigrating Wife Book!”

Do Americans Have Advent Calendars? How to Have a British Christmas in USA!

As a British Expat, celebrating Christmas overseas just doesn’t feel like Christmas anymore.  I’ve spent every year doing the same British traditions and now I’m living somewhere that hasn’t different traditions, it’s not the Christmas I know and love!  The best I can do is to bring a few of my UK traditions to my US life!

Continue reading “Do Americans Have Advent Calendars? How to Have a British Christmas in USA!”