British Tipping Culture

WRITTEN BY Drew

For the past decade and change, I have worked in restaurants. It was an unexpected and an unintentional career path. Like most people, I fell into the role. The summer job making some extra money turns into full time...

11.23.13

A Weekend in Wales

WRITTEN BY Drew

Within moments of arriving in the UK in September, we had our sights set further afield. It’s tough to live in a place so close to, seemingly, everything! When Paris is a 2-hour train ride, Germany is an hour...

11.21.13

Sunday Roast

WRITTEN BY Drew

Sunday dinner was always a big deal in my family. We ate together often but Sunday night was the dinner you could not miss. My mom would make a casserole or my dad would grill some chicken. Simple but delicious. Here...

11.21.13

A Family Christmas in London

WRITTEN BY Julie

This Christmas we will be welcoming a load of visitors to London to celebrate a proper British Christmas. We are thrilled to have visitors, and cannot wait to show off our new city (and our seemingly effortless sense...

11.19.13

Getting the Most out of London Museums

WRITTEN BY Drew

One of the best parts about being a tourist in London is the access to the free museums. Free museums everywhere! Get your $6 coffee, $8 scone and spend a few blissful hours out of the rain without paying a cent....

11.18.13

Driving on the Left

WRITTEN BY Drew

Last month, we decided to take a weekend trip to Wales, so I took a driving lesson before departing on my own with Julie and Basil in the car. Better safe than sorry. Here are a few interesting things. 1. They drive on...