| Eve will soon be marking her first decade as a Filipina expat in England, in Buckinghamshire, where she lives with her family. She tells us what she likes about living just outside London, gives us a glimpse of some of her family's daily and annual expenses there, and shares her thoughts on local customs and behaviors. |
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Pinay's life in the Shire
Living in England: A fascination fulfilled for American expat Amy
| Amy lives with her husband in Devon, England, where she's working on her costume design business. Living in England can be expensive, but she feels more at home there than when she goes back to visit family in the USA. Read her thoughts on expat life topics like UK English, the price of housing, and British humour. |
 Amy |
To live in London, England: A dream come true for American expat Jen
| Jen’s childhood dream to live in London, England, became a reality several years ago. Here she talks about some differences in American and English life, her future travel plans, and her work there. |
 Jen |
American expat Heather pursues her personal interests while living with her husband in London, England
| Heather lives with her husband in London, England, where she keeps herself busy with volunteer work and other activities. She misses some aspects of her life back home in the USA, but she finds that there are many options in London to help her expand her horizons and learn more things. Here, she shares some aspects of her expat life in England, such as the cost of living in London and the people she encounters on an everyday basis. |
 Heather Sanger |
Observations about living in a village around London, England, by a Canadian expat who calls himself Boy On Top
| Originally from Canada, “Boy On Top” has been living in England with his family for many years now; he works in the technology industry. Learn about what he thinks of British humour, the cost of living in his part of England, and how some of the strengths of the Brits are also their weaknesses. |
 Boy On Top |
There are many things that American expat Kathy finds wonderful about living in Buckinghamshire, England
| Kathy's initial reluctance to move from the USA to England has transformed into a passion for living there. Making her home with her husband in Buckinghamshire, she continues her writing and indulges her fascination with history by visiting plenty of historical sites and by taking classes. |
 Kathy Flake |
Patty is an American expat who works in education and lives with her family in Fetcham, England
| There are many reasons why Patty enjoys living in Fetcham, England. The cost of living might be high, but things like the food, the good cheer of the people, and the safe environment make up for it. Living and working in England is one way of satisfying Patty's curiosity about life outside the USA. |
 Patty Harrison |
American expat Lynne tackles two versions of the English language while living in Brighton, England
| Lynne is an American woman working as a linguist in Brighton, England, where she has applied for citizenship. For her, moving to England and getting a job there wasn't too hard an experience, and it's a place where she enjoys learning new things about both British and American English every day! |
 Lynne Murphy |
Learn how Philippine lady Madonna has adapted to the way of life in Barnsley, England
| Madonna is something of a global citizen. She’s lived in several other places before settling down in Barnsley, England, with her family. To adapt to the local way of life, she socializes at the local pub, enjoys the Yorkshire countryside, and observes some of the customs, which, thankfully, are not all that hard to do. |
 Madonna English |
American expat Michael is a 'bilingual' IT manager living and working in Horsham, England
| Adapting to life in West Sussex, England, where American expat Michael lives with his wife has certainly broadened his horizons. The cost of living in England may be high, but the trade-offs for him are good: a more relaxed lifestyle, great pubs, and the ability to learn a different language -- UK English. |
 Michael Harling |
