Expat Life Archives - Sunny in London https://sunnyinlondon.com/category/advice/expat-life/ A behind the scenes guide to London's food, life and culture Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:23:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://sunnyinlondon.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2024-SUNNY-IN-LONDON-logo-500-150x150.jpg Expat Life Archives - Sunny in London https://sunnyinlondon.com/category/advice/expat-life/ 32 32 British vs American Culture Differences: What Every American Should Know Before Visiting https://sunnyinlondon.com/british-vs-american-culture-differences/ https://sunnyinlondon.com/british-vs-american-culture-differences/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:38:01 +0000 https://sunnyinlondon.com/?p=12250 What should you know about British vs American culture differences before a London trip? Get advice from an American living in London.

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]]> https://sunnyinlondon.com/london-essentials-what-to-pack/feed/ 5 London Tipping Etiquette: How to Be a Classy Local (not a Tourist ATM) https://sunnyinlondon.com/tipping-in-the-uk/ https://sunnyinlondon.com/tipping-in-the-uk/#comments Fri, 08 May 2026 12:19:34 +0000 https://sunnyinlondon.com/?p=21234 What do you need to know about tipping in the UK? This guide breaks down when and how much to tip in London. It covers everything from restaurants and pubs to taxis and spas. Get the insights you need to tip confidently and avoid awkward moments while enjoying your London trip.

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