Aug 27 Posted by Dan

6 American Habits That You May or May Not Like

No matter where you come from, America will be different. Sometimes just a little, other times it’ll be a difference like night and day. Same with certain habits that you will start noticing after you’ve lived here for a while. These are things that will either shock you or make you join right in. Here … read more

Aug 24 Posted by Dan

Where to Get Immediate Medical Care

Being new to a country and especially as a parent, you have to be prepared for all situations. One of these situation can be a medical emergency of a family member or even yourself. You probably don’t have a regular doctor yet and with all the stuff currently going on in your new American life, … read more

Aug 20 Posted by Dan

Iris from Graz, Austria

I had the pleasure to talk to Iris, who immigrated with her husband and 3-year old daughter from Austria last year. How long have you been living in the United States? I moved here end of March 2012. Why did you decide to move to America? This country has always been fascinating to me. And... read more

Aug 17 Posted by Dan

English Proverbs and Puzzled Looks

“Great Minds Think Alike.” That sounds pretty awesome and compliments both of you. I don’t know how this popular saying is translated in other languages, but in German it’s more like “Two Fools, One thought” for lack of a better translation. You get the idea… and it’s a guaranteed laugh every time I bring it... read more

Aug 14 Posted by Dan

Kai from Rostock, Germany

During my own immigration 8 years ago I’ve been reading a lot in forums and websites about life in America and how stuff works here. One website that kept popping up was from Kai Blum, a German author of several German expat books. Last week I reached out to him for an interview to learn... read more

Aug 10 Posted by Dan

How to Buy a Car Without the Hassle

One of the first big purchases you have to make after your immigration is buying a car, unless you live in a big metropolitan area with outstanding public transportation. The rest of America is very wide spread – it’s a big country and there are usually not that many sidewalks or bike trails, so a … read more

Aug 3 Posted by Dan

Evg. Enko. from Belarus

Running an USA blog I meet a lot of other expats online and some of them have really cool blogs themselves. That’s how I met Evg. Enko. from Belarus and she was so nice to answer a few questions about her new American life to share on my site. Where are you from originally? Born... read more

Jul 31 Posted by Dan

What’s the Best Wholesale Club?

There are many different ways to save money on your purchases in America. One way is by signing up for a wholesale club, that will currently charge a membership fee of $45-55 per year, so that you can buy items at a lower cost. It does pay off, if you buy in bulk and maybe … read more

Jul 26 Posted by Dan

Maria from Monte Verde, Brazil

The first Brazilian that I’m featuring is Maria. She is a yoga teacher and small business owner in the Carolinas and I’ve had the pleasure to ask her a few questions about her journey through immigration, starting a business as an immigrant and her life and experiences in America. Where are you from originally? I... read more

Jul 23 Posted by Dan

The Benefits of an Internship Abroad

Being a student you usually don’t worry too much about getting a job later on in your life, let alone how to enhance your resume to impress future employers. While different countries have different business mentalities and employers might value one thing over the other, there’s something that always makes a very good impression –... read more

Jul 19 Posted by Dan

How Churches Get Your Attention

One thing I noticed while exploring America is that some churches get really creative with their signs outside the church. Announcing the next service clearly became a little boring for some pastors, so they keep coming up with some really creative and funny references to things that are going on in life or in the … read more

Jul 16 Posted by Dan

5 Daily Deal Sites Worth Checking Out

Not everybody who decides to immigrate to America can afford to bring all of their belongings in a big container. Some people sell a lot of things before the big move to ship only the essentials and others can afford to keep their apartment or house in their native country and newly furnish their home … read more

Jul 13 Posted by Dan

Mike from Senden, Germany

It’s time I interview somebody from my own country – Germany. I thought long and hard about who would be a worthy representative with an interesting story and I found a great candidate: Meet Mike from Bavaria. Mike, where are you from originally? My home town is Senden in Bavaria, Germany. How long have you... read more

Jul 9 Posted by Dan

Omar from Baghdad, Iraq

How long have you been living in the United States? Since 2010 When did you decide to move to the United States and why? Better job, less taxes, better weather, plus I have a sister and brother both living here in US. How did you get your visa? I was working for the US government... read more

Jul 4 Posted by Dan

8 Reasons Why I Love Living in America

Today is Independence Day, 4th of July, one of the most celebrated holidays in the United States. Most people have the day off and a lot of them are taking Monday off as well to have a long weekend and hang out with family and friends. For me it’s a good opportunity to enjoy the... read more