Why British Tea Tastes Different Abroad (And How to Fix It)
Why does tea never taste right outside the UK? Water, temperature and the wrong brand are to blame. Here's how British expats can get a proper brew anywhere in the world.
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RSSSettling 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...
Is our food gross?
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...
Learning the native tongue.
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...
Expat Manual 2018
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...
The 13 countries with the best quality education in the world, according to expats
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...
Classic British Traditions All Expats Should Experience Part 2
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...
Classic British Traditions All Expats Should Experience Part 1
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...
Bright side of brexit
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...