by C.D. Gill | Oct 3, 2014 | Culture, Travel
Here for your reading pleasure is another round of Jumbled Jargon– words that mean something different in the UK than they do in the US. Have you had any joy? I have my father-in-law to thank for introducing me to this phrase. My husband got a good laugh at me...
by C.D. Gill | Sep 30, 2014 | Blog, Culture, Travel
Getting the bill at the end of your meal in a restaurant is a process we often take for granted. We understand how we do it where we live so that is how we do it everywhere else we go. 1. In North America (yes that includes you, Canada), the waiter or waitress will...
by C.D. Gill | Sep 19, 2014 | Blog, Culture
In honor of the Better Together campaign succeeding and Scotland not leaving the UK. Here’s 10 things you didn’t know about the Queen. You know you love the monarchy for no other reason than because it’s fascinating. Share...
by C.D. Gill | Sep 17, 2014 | Blog, Culture
With one day to go, the world is watching the tension ramp up in Scotland before they vote on Thursday to potentially leave the UK. Big deal, you say? Scotland has been a part of the UK since its inception in 1707. You know all those history books who just glibly...
by C.D. Gill | Sep 3, 2014 | Blog, Culture, Travel
Youtube contains a wealth of knowledge when it comes to travel and culture. Check out 10 food etiquettes to follow around the world. What? Everyone doesn’t do it how we do it? Surprising, right? 😉 Share this:FacebookTwitterRedditPinterestTumblrEmailPrintLike...
by C.D. Gill | Aug 26, 2014 | Blog, Culture, Travel
The differences between American English and British English are a lovely thing. Even lovelier is that some– okay, the majority– of the English-speaking world favors British English over American. Could be the whole colonization thing. Could be the queen....
by C.D. Gill | Aug 21, 2014 | Blog, Culture, Travel
Does this question ever burn in your mind: when should I keep my clothes on in public? The simple answer to that is–always. However, sometimes on vacation, the lines are slightly blurred. In beach towns, people seem to think nothing of the amount of skin showing...
