We had the same medical procedure—one in the US, one on the NHS. The final cost? Vastly different.In this episode, we compare our experiences with healthcare in the USA and UK after going through remarkably similar treatment—a foot exam and toenail lab test—on opposite sides of the Atlantic.For Brett, the experience in the US ultimately cost more than $1,600, including the complications of navigating health insurance and dealing with unexpected medical bills after the fact. Gemma's experience in the UK? £20 for her prescriptions.As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life. Download our US → UK relocation checklist:How Great Is Britain Resources Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recomme... Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainEditing and Cool Animations - Dave Weisser (   / @daveweisser  ) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-le... 00:00 – NHS vs US Healthcare: The Biggest Culture Shock 01:17 – The Mental Load of Paying for US Healthcare 02:46 – Our Experience With US Medical Bills 04:03 – Our Experience With the UK NHS 06:14 – US vs UK Healthcare Costs: What You Really Pay 07:37 – US Health Insurance Premiums Explained 08:12 – US Healthcare Copays and Hidden Fees 09:55 – Why Did This Prescription Cost $200? 11:40 – Out-of-Network and Surprise Medical Bills 13:31 – How to Fight and Appeal US Medical Bills 14:48 – Why Was a Callus Removal $65 in the US? 16:06 – NHS vs US Healthcare Cost Comparison 17:38 – Level of Care: NHS vs US Healthcare 19:10 – UK Visa Costs: NHS Immigration Surcharge 20:23 – Which System Is Better? Share Your Experience5 Unwritten Rules In the UK No One Tells You -    • 5 Unwritten Rules In the UK No One Tells You  5 Things That Driving in the UK Reveals about British Life -    • 5 Things That Driving in the UK Reveals Ab...  5 Things This American Learned After One Year Living in the UK -    • 5 Things This American Learned After One Y...  #britishculture #culturalshocks #howgreatisbritain #AmericanInEngland #BritishVsAmerican #MovingToTheUK

What is it really like living in the UK as an American? After one year in Britain, Brett reflects on his biggest cultural shocks and the lessons he’s learned. From the 'terrifying' British letterbox and navigating UK housing quirks to understanding stinging nettles and even the 'correct' way to say Eeyore, these are the 5 things that have surprised, confused, and occasionally embarrassed him since moving from America to England.As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life. Download our US → UK relocation checklist:How Great Is Britain Resources Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainEditing and Cool Animations - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/

0:00 - One Year Living in the UK: An American’s Perspective

1:13 - The British Education System: What I Learned from a 7-Year-Old

5:17 - The Scariest Thing in a British Home? (The Letterbox)

8:40 - UK vs US Housing: Why 1980s is Considered "New"

11:58 - Do Dock Leaves Actually Work? (The Stinging Nettle Test)

16:15 - The Real Meaning of Eeyore (British Accent Realization)

18:54 -  What is a Water Butt? (Funny British Terms) and Goodbye
5 Unwritten Rules In the UK No One Tells You - https://youtu.be/AsfSoghvdAQ5 Things That Driving in the UK Reveals about British Life - https://youtu.be/xODqb5JBQE8Back to School: UK vs US - https://youtu.be/w4lCjfHImMI

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In this episode, we take a break from manoeuvres and roundabouts to discuss our upcoming UK driving licence practical tests, and how it differs from the theory test. We share tips and tricks that we've picked up along the way, talk about what the test reveals about UK society, and the values and expectations behind British driving (hint: it's not about being perfect).Whether you’re an American moving to Britain, preparing for the UK driving test, relocating abroad, or simply fascinated by British culture, join us as we share some surprising discoveries about what it means to actually, not theoretically 😉, live in the UK As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life. 📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:How Great Is Britain Resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainEditing and Cool Animations - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/ 0:00 – Our Practical Driving Tests Are Days Away1:06 – How Long Can You Drive in the UK on a US License?2:10 – Is a UK Driving Instructor Worth the Cost?3:05 – Essential Tips for the Practical Test3:56 – Practicing Manoeuvres at Night (Mini Adventures)4:54 – Major Differences: UK vs. US Driving Tests7:10 – The Truth About American Drivers in Britain9:00 – Which Manoeuvres Are Actually on the Test?11:06 – 30 Seconds of Practical Practice11:46 – The Secret to Passing: Just Relax12:45 – Lessons Learned: What Happens if We Fail?#britishculture #uklife #americaninuk #drivinginbritain #ukdrivingtest #britishdriving #movingtouk #lifeintheuk #culturaldifferences #britishroads #expatlife #livingintheuk #ukculture #britishhumour #howgreatisbritain

In this episode, we've been reflecting on some of the biggest differences between schools in the UK and the US. From uniforms and school supplies to class sets, these are three ways British schools differ from the American education system—and how our different childhood experiences shaped the conversation. As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life.Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainEditing and Cool Animations - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/0:00 Intro0:23 Thank You & Channel Update2:19 UK Preschool Graduation vs US3:26 UK Summer Caravan Holiday & Heatwave4:20 Starting Primary School in England5:53 UK vs US School Uniforms14:36 UK vs US School Supplies19:39 How UK Schools Support Students26:05 AP Classes vs the UK School System27:34 UK Driving Test Update & Outro#HowGreatIsBritain #PrimarySchool #BritishSchools #UKvsUSA #LifeInEngland #MovingToEngland #BritishCulture #AmericanInEngland #ExpatLife #SchoolUniform #UKEducation #FamilyVlog #LifeInBritain

In this episode, we took a stroll around the beautiful village of Steeple Ashton while we highlight 5 MORE unwritten rules in the UK no one tells you (but that you should definitely know before coming here). We also fall across a tiny prison!!! Make sure to check out Part 1 next: https://youtu.be/AsfSoghvdAQ?si=gR_Pu3YnIdl315SbAs featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups and celebrating everyday British life. Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our FREE US → UK PDF Moving Guidehttps://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritain0:00 Intro1:01 A Pub's Invisible Queueing System5:07 Buying a Round: UK Pub Etiquette9:29 Why Brits Always Talk About the Weather13:22 Free UK Moving Guide14:00 Why Brits Say Please & Thank You So Much18:44 Why Brits Don't Say What They Really Mean23:50 Final ThoughtsEditing and Cool Animations - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/ #uklife #britishculture #americaninuk #unspokenrules #culturaldifferences #livingintheuk #expatlife #britishhumour #ukculture #howgreatisbritain

The first year of an international move is challenging, but we have found a few everyday things that make it a bit easier to manage. In this episode we are looking at ten things about England and the UK that we currently love. As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life. Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainIntro and Title Card Sequences - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/0:00 - We Didn't Expect This...1:27 – Parents in the UK Have This and It's Brilliant4:15 – We Didn't Realise Britain Loved Dogs This Much6:31 – The Unexpected Perk of Raising Kids in the UK9:42 – This Everyday UK Habit Changed Our Routine12:06 – Why We Stopped Driving So Much (UK Public Transport)14:29 – The Best £100 We've Spent Since Moving18:14 – The Truth About British Weather20:43 – Our Biggest NHS Surprise21:21 – The Small UK Differences That Add Up23:27 – Why Life Feels Simpler Here#britishculture #uklife #americaninuk #movingtouk #lifeintheuk #culturaldifferences #expatlife #livingintheuk #ukculture #britishhumour #howgreatisbritain #CultureShock #NHS #Parenting #England #NationalTrust #EnglishHeritage

In this episode, we reflect on what it was like experiencing a record-setting heat wave (our second since moving to England) and how it revealed some larger truths about ourselves—and what it really takes to build a new life abroad.As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life. Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainLocation:When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of fresh air and discovery.Intro and Title Card Sequences - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/#britishculture #UKSummer #uklife #UKHeatwave #americaninuk #movingtouk #lifeintheuk #culturaldifferences #expatlife #livingintheuk #ukculture #britishhumour

In this episode, we answer a question from a viewer about what has surprised Gemma since moving back to England after more than 20 years away. Stay tuned for the end, though, where Brett reveals the one thing he has struggled with since leaving America!As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life. Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainLocation:Tucked away in the heart of Holt, The Courts Garden is one of those places that feels like you’ve stumbled upon a secret - beautifully landscaped grounds, colourful borders, and plenty of hidden corners to explore. Join us as we wander through this charming National Trust gem and discover why it’s become one of our favourite spots in the Wiltshire countryside.Intro and Title Card Sequences - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/#britishculture #uklife #americaninuk #movingtouk #lifeintheuk #culturaldifferences #expatlife #livingintheuk #ukculture #britishhumour #howgreatisbritain #CultureShock #NHS #Parenting #England

Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or have never watched a match, this episode is about something much bigger than football itself. We explore why British football feels different, and what it reveals about the people in the UK - even non-supporters. From family traditions and local pride to national identity, we discover how the sport has become woven into British culture. Along the way, we compare it to American college football, uncover a personal connection to Manchester City’s history, discuss the growing influence of the Lionesses, and reveal where our loyalties lie when it comes to the World Cup.Turn on notifications, subscribe for more cultural breakdowns, and drop your thoughts in the comments below! We are so glad youre here ☺️As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrate everyday British life.Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainIntro and Title Card Sequences - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordan https://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/

As featured on BBC Points West, we’re a British-American couple sharing our experience of leaving the USA and moving to the UK with our two little girls and two rescue pups while celebrating everyday British life.In this episode, we explore five common stereotypes about the UK - where they came from, what they get wrong, and the surprising truths that might be hiding behind them.Get your own HGiB Mug! ☕ www.HowGreatisBritain.com📄 Download our US → UK relocation checklist:https://howgreatisbritain.com/resources🛍️ Products that helped:https://howgreatisbritain.com/recommended🌍 Website:www.HowGreatisBritain.com📱 Follow us:Instagram: @howgreatisbritain.gbTikTok: @howgreatisbritainLocation:Set in the heart of Wiltshire, Great Chalfield Manor (a National Trust site) is a charming medieval manor surrounded by beautiful gardens and a flourishing wildflower meadow. Bursting with colour in summer, the meadow attracts wildlife and offers a peaceful contrast to the historic estate, creating a quintessentially English countryside experience.Intro and Title Card Sequences - Dave Weisser (www.youtube.com/@daveweisser) End Music - "Lemonade Stand" by alanajordanhttps://pixabay.com/music/cartoons-lemonade-stand-329815/#britishculture #uklife #americaninuk #BritishStereotypes #movingtotheuk #lifeintheuk #culturaldifferences #UKStereotypes #expatlife #livingintheuk #ukculture #britishhumour #howgreatisbritain #england #AmericanInBritain