Settling in (Updated for 2018!)
Welcome back to our blog on settling in for expats! We decided to cover some more topics than out last edition to help out our readers! We will go in depth on things such as dealing with culture shocks, making...
Welcome back to our blog on settling in for expats! We decided to cover some more topics than out last edition to help out our readers! We will go in depth on things such as dealing with culture shocks, making...
Here at British essentials we know that the UK certainly has no shortage of weird food, (haggis anyone?) We've compiled a list of iconic British foods, that most people outside of the UK would probably find downright weird. Let's start...
So you're all settled in, new job, home and starting to find a new social circle. But you're still having trouble with the language, it's time to learn it! Self Teaching Self teaching can be a very cost effective and...
At british Essentials we strive not only to bring you the best british products to your doorstep wherever you are in the world, we also try and help expats get the most from their time overseas, we have decided to...
When moving abroad, especially when you have a family, there is a lot of risk when it comes to getting the best education for either yourself, your partner or your children. Healthcare, safety, and the cost of living are crucially...
Hello and welcome to part 2 of our dive into the best British experiences! Lets kick off with our excuse to stuff your face with hotdogs and mulled wine! Bonfire Night Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes’ Night, which is celebrated...
We talk about a lot of events and places overseas on this site, but we hardly give any love to our funky little island. Since, well despite its shortcomings, it’s got a lot to offer those either coming over to...
Britain has voted to leave the European Union, and many if not most British expats are deeply concerned. But there are a few silver linings... perhaps. Brits are fed up with all the negativity have asked us to try and...
There are really only 2 types of British expats, those who moved here with an end date, and the others never thought of permanently relocating but stayed here because the food was so much better over here (aside from the...