Wither it's a slumber party or a bad break up, the chick flick is every girls stand by film. Chick flicks, or girly movies as my husband calls them, sometimes makes us laugh, cry and always cheer for the heroine. Britain has put out some absolutely fantastic chick-flicks in the past decade. Without further ado ladies, here are my top ten British … [Read more...]
Reluctant Anglophile: The Bravissimo Experience – The UK Has Better Bras!
March 30, 2010 By 2 Comments
As an American I am simply going to say it, I find it impossible to find a well made bra here in the US. It is true, and before I start to get nasty comments about how I don't love my country, I have shopped every store imaginable to find my size, and it simply does not exist in American lingerie shops. I am what is considered an unusual size by … [Read more...]
Reluctant Anglophile: Top 10 British and Irish Actors I’d Seriously Consider Leaving My Husband For
March 5, 2010 By 111 Comments
Editor's Note - Jonathan here: I would like to say that I do not endorse the content of this post and I hope that my beautiful wife can settle for a man that only kinda looks like Conan O'Brien. :-) One of the many things that Britain and Ireland do well is gorgeous actors. I don't know if it is the accent or British/Irish gene pool but one … [Read more...]
England has Coldest Winter in 31 Years!
March 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
[picappgallerysingle id="8011393"] As the entire U.K. continues to shiver, the Met Office has officially said, that this year has been on of Britain's coldest. This winter has been their coldest and one of the snowiest winters seen in the past 31 years. The Met Office measured snowfall and temperature from December to February. The … [Read more...]
Reluctant Anglophile: Dealing With a Passport Snafu – Maiden Name on Passport
December 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
Jonathan and I have been happily married since 2006. We took a trip to England shortly after we were married, before I legally changed my last name to Jon's last name. My American driver's license was still in my maiden name to match my passport. I did not have any problems going through customs in England or the United States. When we got … [Read more...]
The Reluctant Anglophile: A Visit to the 7-7 Memorial in Hyde Park London
December 1, 2009 By 1 Comment
July 7,2005 is a day that I will never forget. I awoke that morning going about my usual morning routine. I climbed into my car and turned on my radio and I could not believe what I was hearing, the unthinkable; London, my beloved city had been attacked. Jon and I sat on our couch watching Sky news that an American station had cut into, and cried. … [Read more...]
The Reluctant Anglophile: A Review of Gordon Ramsay’s Maze Grill
November 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Editor's Note: This is the first post in an ongoing column by my wife, Jackie, called The Reluctant Anglophile. I thought it would be a way to get her more involved with the site and create a unique voice in our little community. Welcome Jackie! There are few things in life that are as enjoyable as a good meal. I love dining out. The past few … [Read more...]
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Anglotopia was founded by Jonathan and Jackie Thomas in 2007 in a closet in Chicago. Anglotopia is for people who love Britain - whether it's British TV, Culture, History or Travel - we cover it all. Anglotopia is now our full time jobs and we spend our time working on the site and planning our yearly trips to Britain. Join us as we explore Britain and everything it has to offer!