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The Wheat has been separated from the Chaff! The last sixteen have emerged to take their Quarter Final spots but who were the Wheat and who were the Chaff? The last week of the pool round had some scintillating match ups with Scotland needing to get at least one victory from two very tough … [Read more...]
The 2011 Rugby World Cup got its first upset of the tournament as the Irish turned over Australia in a thriller at Eden Park, Auckland. The United States recorded their first win as they beat Russia, and reigning champions South Africa and host’s New Zealand sustain their dominance in their … [Read more...]
The 2011 Rugby World Cup is only a week old! Everyone has played at least one game but which of the coaches will be the happy hooker and who will feel they are in the sin bin? The tournament got off to a cracking start with a stunning opening ceremony in Auckland with a choir of 400 … [Read more...]
We've had a long relationship here at Anglotopia with Author Mike Harling. Mike is an American expat - or accidental Anglophile as he likes to say - who moved to Britian a few years ago to be with his English wife. He's been writing about his experiences since on his blog, on Anglotopia (Dispatches … [Read more...]
Today will be my last working day at Camphill Milton Keynes. I can't say that working with adults with disabilities has been harder than I thought it would be. I knew that it would be challenging. I knew that it would test the bounds or my patience, and frankly, I think I needed that in my … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Karl Hindle. Karl is an English writer cast adrift in America. He misses his cat, bacon butties and the local pub, but has discovered a source for Heinz Baked Beans and HP Sauce to maintain his grip on his national identity. He does not miss the … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is another great quest post from our friends at London Relocation Services - the people you should get in touch with when you're planning on moving to London. The decision to relocate to London is easier for some than others. Maybe you’re being transferred for your … [Read more...]
Editor's Note - the following is a guest post all about how to go about buying a property in the UK - a process that is completely different from buying a house in the USA. This is a great guide for expats looking to buy a house in the UK. Enjoy! Guide to buying Uk Property With both the US and UK … [Read more...]
I'm always on the lookout for fabulous new blogs to follow and I've found a really cool one - from someone I was already following in the Blogosphere. Michelle Garrett, who ran the fabulous Mid-Atlantic English blog, has decided to branch off and start a website more focused on the American Expat … [Read more...]
This guide isn't just for expats themselves, it is really a two way street and keeping up traditions takes a little planning on both sides of the pond. So really, this is a guide to gift giving for expats as well as their family and friends back home. Living abroad is an amazing experience in so … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Alex Papa who has purchased many properties in UK auctions. As an investor and business owner in the UK he often shows people how to invest and find business ideas. Thanks Alex! Buying Property at Auction in England Property values in Britain … [Read more...]
Another day, another arbitrary survey from a company you've never heard of. A recent survey has named Britain the world country in Europe to live in. Here's a nice video summary from ITN News: Well, I still want to live there and I find the place quite lovely. Sod the French and their … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post that was submitted about the negative aspects of moving internationally. We often write about the dream to move to the UK - but this is a list of things to keep in mind if you are considering a move abroad, whether it's to Britain or anywhere … [Read more...]
I can't believe I've been here for nearly 2 years. Now that my UK Spouse Visa which gave me temporary residency is running out, the next step to permanently settle in the UK is to apply for an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) Visa. The process for this visa requires another hefty application fee … [Read more...]
We are flying by the Seat of of Thong with Actor Shaun Parkes and Comedian Pippa Hinchley. This show will have you giggling as we say whatever we want when we want to. Brit chatter is in abundance as we talk about the and the English football team, Pippa's all female british sketch comedy and … [Read more...]
The big news last week in UK immigration was that the government officially laid out it's new immigration policy in the Queen's Speech. The cornerstone of their new policy is to cut net inward migration to Britain to the 'tens of thousands' New statistics released this past week show that net … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from ex-pat blogger Valerie Tanswell about the differences of living life in the UK versus the USA. Thanks Valerie! Check out Valerie's Blog here or find her on Twitter here. Also check out here new UK review blog here. As my favorite Onion.com … [Read more...]
Editor's Note: The following is a guest post from Colleen Wagner who works at London Relocation Ltd. - a London agency that specializes in relocating Americans (and anyone) to London. They'll help you find a place to live, open bank accounts and provide advice on adjusting to life in the UK. Check … [Read more...]
There are few things as distressing as looking for a flat to rent in London. I'm not sure if it's inherently more difficult than other cities, but it sure feels like there couldn't be anything much worse out there. A year ago I spent three solid weeks looking for a studio/1-bedroom in Islington, … [Read more...]
Catherine Lyn Scott Editor's Note: This is the start of an exciting new weekly column on Anglotopia - Catherine Lyn Scott is a British publicist in Los Angeles who specializes in representing British Celebrities in Hollywood. She also happens to host the brilliant Brit Celeb Radio on LA Talk Radio. … [Read more...]
One of the hardest things about being an Anglophile is that it's extraordinarily hard to move there and make a living. There are many visa options out there - the most popular being the Tier 1 and Tier 2 Visa. The Tier 1 visa is a highly skilled visa that people can get if they meet the requirements … [Read more...]
Photo from Flickr To continue with my “I've been here how long?†theme, this week we'll take a look at some of the things I would like to adapt to, but just can't seem to get the hang of. On the up side, I am pleased to say I can now travel around without getting lost (too often), … [Read more...]
The holidays are really a dilemma for expats, especially those of us who are here as spouses, you simply can't be two places at once and holiday travel is expensive. There are many challenges when it comes to managing the holidays. First of all, if you are spending the holidays in the UK, how do … [Read more...]
The Mayor of London has launched an fantastic new resource for those looking for somewhere to live in London: The London Rents Map. It's a great guide to current market rental rates for every neighborhood in London. You can look at rents on a map, search by specific area and property type. This is … [Read more...]
I usually keep my blogging pretty safe, even in my personal blog I tend to avoid the intimate and personal. I write to inform, to relate my observations and to entertain. Putting my feelings out there is just too exposing, like giving someone your diary to read. However, emotion is a huge part of my … [Read more...]
This came across the contact form on the site this past week. British Airways and the Daily Telegraph are sponsoring the Best of British awards and are asking the British expatriate community to nominate their favorite things about Britain.From the Telegraph:The Daily Telegraph has teamed up with … [Read more...]
Great news for British Expats (and Anglophiles) hungry for their favorite Marks and Spencer goods - they've cut shipping prices by 50% for the Christmas holiday season. It is now a flat £10 to ship anywhere in the world. £5 to Continental Europe. For details and for the last order dates for the … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia was started to get us back to the UK for a trip and it did that in 2009. Now, the goal is for Anglotopia to make our dreams of traveling to the UK whenever we want a reality.
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