We’re an American family sharing our experience of moving to the UK and celebrating everyday British life. In this episode, we look at 5 unwritten rules in the UK no one tells you (but that you should definitely know before coming here) Download our US → UK relocation checklist:www.HowGreatIsBritain.com/resources

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We’re an American family sharing our experience of moving to the UK and celebrating everyday British life. In this episode, we explore why slowing down doesn't come easy—and how the American grind has followed us across the Atlantic.—📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:www.HowGreatIsBritain.com/resources🌍 Website:www.HowGreatIsBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: www.instagram.com/howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@howgreatisbritain#uklife #movingtouk #americansinengland #expatlife #ukvsusa

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👉 www.HowGreatIsBritain.com

Email: Contact@HowGreatisBritain.com

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A free PDF to help you move internationally.

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We’re an American family sharing our experience of moving to the UK and celebrating everyday British life. In this episode, we spend a magical day exploring Westonbirt Arboretum in the Cotswolds.

Take care!

-Gemma and Brett

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Keep up with us:Website & links to TikTok, Instagram, podcast, and more → 👉 www.HowGreatIsBritain.comEmail: Contact@HowGreatisBritain.comProducts We Used for Our US → UK Move 🌎Full list of packing supplies, pet travel items, and arrival essentials:👉https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended-products(Contains affiliate links — we only share items we’ve used and loved.)A free PDF to help you move internationally. 👉https://howgreatisbritain.com/resourcesWe’re an American family sharing our experience of moving to the UK and celebrating everyday British life. This episode explores UK café culture and why it feels so different from what we were used to in the US.Take care!-Gemma & Brett#uklife #movingtouk #cafeculture #americansinengland #ukvsusa

Website & links to TikTok, Instagram, podcast, and more → 👉 www.HowGreatIsBritain.comEmail: Contact@HowGreatisBritain.comProducts We Used for Our US → UK Move 🌎Full list of packing supplies, pet travel items, and arrival essentials:👉 https://howgreatisbritain.com/recomme...(Contains affiliate links — we only share items we’ve used and loved.)A free PDF to help you move internationally. 👉 https://howgreatisbritain.com/resourcesSince moving from Florida, we thought grocery shopping would be… well, just food shopping. A chore to get through.But something unexpected happened.The things that have truly stayed with us… are the small ones.In this episode, we talk about how food shopping in the UK has become an experience — a rhythm to the week, a chance to connect with people, and even a moment to slow down and notice life. From popping into the little shops for a few items, to discovering the difference with eggs (yes, eggs), or how to make a big night at home, it’s the little touches and cultural quirks that have made grocery trips surprisingly joyful.It’s also a glimpse into our day-to-day life as a family — watching our daughters enjoy these small routines, feeling the rhythm of British shops, and noticing how these simple moments shape the way we live (and eat).Because in the end, it’s not just about the food.A simple errand that feels anything but simple in the UK. Not because it’s complicated, but because it’s connected. You’re noticed and remembered. The small things that add up to make a place feel like home Thank you for watching, we are so glad you are here!– Gemma & Brett#NippingToTheShops #LifeInEngland #AmericanInEngland #UKvsUSA #FamilyLifeUK #BritishCulture #ExpatLife #ParentingAbroad #MovingToEngland #EverydayBritain #LivingInTheUK #LittleThings

Anglophile: (noun)A person who has a deep appreciation for England — its culture, traditions, countryside, and everyday rhythms of life. For some, it’s the history and landmarks that draw them in; for others, it’s the quieter comforts — birdsong in the morning, daffodils in spring, and a bench perfectly placed to take it all in. When we imagined life in England, we thought the big things would be what made it special — the history, the landmarks, the castles, the iconic places we’d only ever seen in films and photos.But something unexpected happened.The things that have truly stayed with us… are the small ones.In this episode, we talk about Brett’s lifelong love of Britain and what it’s actually felt like experiencing it day to day. While the big-move-moments can sometimes feel overwhelming, it’s the quiet surprises that have made England feel comforting and real — the benches tucked along footpaths, the sudden appearance of daffodils in spring, the sound of birds in the morning, and the feeling that everyday life here invites you to slow down and notice things.It’s also a glimpse into who Brett is — an Anglophile at heart who has always felt drawn to this country — and how those small moments are a big part of why we wanted this life for our daughters.Because in the end, our move wasn’t just about a place.It was about the kind of life we want our children to grow up in — one where the pace slows down enough to notice the little things.Sometimes those little things are exactly what make somewhere feel like home.Thank you for watching, we are so glad you are here!-Gemma & BrettJoin us on our website to keep up to date with all our goings on! With links to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and more:www.HowGreatIsBritain.comEmail: Contact@HowGreatisBritain.comProducts We Used for Our US → UK Move 🌎We’ve put together a full list of the pet travel items, packing supplies, and arrival essentials that made our move smoother:👉 https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended-products(The website page contains affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase — at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we’ve genuinely used and loved.)#MovingToEngland #LifeInEngland #AmericanInEngland #MovingAbroad #ExpatFamily #UKvsUSA #WhyWeMoved #FamilyDecision #ParentingAbroad #RelocationStory #LivingInTheUK #StartingOver #BigLifeChange #OurStory

Six months ago we moved our family from the United States to the United Kingdom — with two little girls, two dogs, and no jobs waiting for us when we arrived.

So how are we actually paying for it?

In this episode we’re sharing the financial strategy that made the move possible, how we prepared before leaving the US, and the plan we’re using to support our family during our first year living in the UK.

Moving countries isn’t just plane tickets and suitcases. There's a lot more to it than that.

This is the honest story of how we’re funding our first year abroad — and the thinking behind the choices we made.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to move your life across the world, this episode is for you.

Thanks for watching!

Gemma and Brett

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Products We Used for Our US → UK Move We’ve put together a full list of the pet travel items, packing supplies, and arrival essentials that made our move smoother:

https://howgreatisbritain.com

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Six months ago, we uprooted our entire lives and moved our family from the US to the UK.At first, everything felt overwhelming and unfamiliar. There were moments we genuinely wondered if we’d ever feel settled — or if this would always feel temporary.But slowly, something shifted.The routines formed (mostly). The logistics got sorted (for the most part). England has started to feel like ours. We stopped feeling like visitors.In this episode, we leave the living room behind and head out into the English countryside — navigating some truly wild weather and a few silly technical hiccups along the way. It’s a lighthearted catch-up set against some of our favourite views.We’re reflecting on what’s changed, what surprised us, what feels normal now, and where our focus is beginning to turn next.So what's different now?Six months in… here’s the honest answer.Thanks for watching!-Gemma & BrettJoin us on our website to keep up to date with all our goings on! With links to TikTok, Instagram, our podcast, and more: www.HowGreatIsBritain.comEmail: HowGreatIsBritain@gmail.comProducts We Used for Our US → UK Move 🌎 We’ve put together a full list of the pet travel items, packing supplies, and arrival essentials that made our move smoother: 👉 https://howgreatisbritain.com/recomme... (The website page contains affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase — at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we’ve genuinely used and loved.)#MovingToEngland #LifeInEngland #AmericanInEngland #MovingAbroad #ExpatFamily #UKvsUSA #WhyWeMoved #FamilyDecision #ParentingAbroad #RelocationStory #LivingInTheUK #StartingOver #BigLifeChange #OurStory