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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 35 MIN

We've Arrived in England

from How Great is Britain · host How Great is Britain

🎧 New episodes Every MondayAfter months of planning, paperwork, and emotional goodbyes, we finally made it—our family has officially moved from the USA to England 🇬🇧✈️👉 Follow our full journey, resources, and episodes at www.HowGreatIsBritain.comIn this episode, we continue our international relocation journey as we pick up in Paris, where we’re reunited with our two dogs after their long transatlantic flight. From there, we drive through the French countryside, make an essential patisserie stop, navigate customs, and cross the Channel via the Dover ferry before arriving in Deal, Kent—our first home base in England.Our first week living in the UK is filled with small, meaningful moments: exploring Deal Castle with our new English Heritage passes, walking the pebble beaches, finding heart-shaped stones, visiting the historic village of Sandwich, and taking our very first British bus ride. All while adjusting to jet lag, parenting abroad, and the surprise news that our household shipment would arrive far sooner than expected.After an unforgettable week by the sea, we pack up the rental car and head west to Bristol, where the next chapter of our new life in Britain begins.If you’re considering moving to England, relocating from the USA to the UK, or curious about expat family life, this episode offers an honest, real-time look at what the transition actually feels like.Take care,Gemma & BrettVisit www.HowGreatIsBritain.com for updates, links, and behind-the-scenes content.📺 Watch the full video on YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@HowGreatIsBritain#MovingToEngland#FromUSAtoUK#ExpatFamily#MovingAbroad#LifeInTheUK#InternationalMove#RelocationJourney#DealKent#BristolUK#BritishLife#ExpatPodcast#FamilyMove#LivingInEngland

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