I had a trip home from college that was a doozy. I was a freshman…new to being away from home…new to the United States…at least as an adult. I had lived in the U.S. as a child. I was more…
Category: Musings on England
ENGLAND v. AMERICA: Schools Days in England and the United States
My childhood was nomadic and chaotic. So was my educational journey. Starting School in England I started kindergarten in England. Prior to kindergarten, I attended a church preschool. It was September and I was 4 when I started kindergarten. Autumn…
ENGLAND v. AMERICA: Home Thoughts from Abroad
When I lived in New Jersey as a little kid, my dad would send photos and write ups about what my sister and I were doing to my local newspaper, the Manchester Evening News. We loved when a relative would…
Musings on England: Travel Disasters
I’m good at a lot but not planning a vacation, but that’s why we have Dad Knows Better. Dad Knows Better is a pro at travel. Flights? He knows the day that flights are cheapest. Hotels? He has a knack…
The Worst Vacation Ever
As a kid, I stayed at a hotel on the Greek Island of Corfu. During the two-week stay, my family experienced a multitude of issues. Seriously, it was like the universe decided to cause a tsunami of disruption during our…
Vacation Disasters: My Kingdom for a Rental Car #travel #vacation #London #England
Have you ever thought “Phew! At least nothing else can go wrong!”…and then it does? A few years ago, my family and I took a much anticipated vacation to my homeland. I had wanted to explore England with my children.…
Growing up in England v. Growing up in America #EnglishMemories
I grew up in England and America, and even Italy for a short while. When I’m talking to someone about my childhood, I often base my answers on what I did in one country. You would think that my childhood stories…
#ImBornTo Travel the World
Disclosure: I was compensated to write this post. The views expressed in this post are my own. As a child, I traveled. Oh boy, did I travel! My dad was an engineer with much-in-demand skills. Basically, he moved to where…
Foods You Can Only Find in Britain
I always say I won’t click on another BuzzFeed link. Nope! I do not have time to waste. I have things to do. Places to visit. People to see. But then… I see a headline like: The 23 Greatest Things…
How About a Spot of Tea for National Hot Tea Month? #giveaway
Disclosure: I was sent a selection of Salada and Red Rose teas as part of this campaign. The views expressed in this post are my own. You would think that coming from England I would be a tea drinker. I’m…
