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WHAT AMERICAN HOLIDAYS FEEL LIKE LIVING ABROAD
It's not the big holidays that catch you off guard when you live abroad. It's the specific ones. The ones with a smell to them.
hicksondiaries
May 225 min read


An American Watching UK Elections…Here's What I’ve Learned (So Far!)
Then I moved here. And I genuinely did not know there was a UK general election happening until someone mentioned it in passing. I'd gotten a couple of flyers through the letterbox (yes, I've learned the word). That was it!
hicksondiaries
May 89 min read


Three Surprising Aspects of British Culture That Americans Often Miss
While it may seem trivial, queuing can be a significant aspect of social interaction. Understanding its importance can enhance your experience in the UK.
hicksondiaries
Apr 173 min read


I Didn’t Realise Britain Was Changing Me Until This Happened (UK vs US Life)
I didn’t move to the UK to become someone else.
But somewhere along the way…
I became a version of myself I didn’t even know I needed.
hicksondiaries
Apr 32 min read
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