Tag Archives: England

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 272

Posted on October 24, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Heading to South Carolina So, tomorrow we head to South Carolina – namely Charleston. I cannot wait to visit here – the architecture, the history! It looks beautiful, and it is named after my very favourite English King – King … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 268

Posted on October 21, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Understanding candy corn These little Halloween blighters are everywhere…. …and they are ANNOYINGLY addictive. And then I saw these fellas alongside the candy corns…. Oh, how on earth will I get through Halloween with these things in every nook and … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, American, Blog, British, candy corn, Culture, England, George Renninger, Halloween, hocoblogs@@@, pumpkins, school, sugar hangover, teenager, trick or treat, UK, United States of America, USA, Wunderle Candy Company | 6 Comments

Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 265

Posted on October 12, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Being a tourist Yep, it’s time to be a tourist in full swing. So, hello Universal Studios and Florida sunshine, and goodbye rain and Maryland for a while. This is the ultimate ‘being-a-tourist-in-America’ thing, along with Disney. And so, tourism … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 252

Posted on September 30, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Brits in the USA I like reading other Brits’ views of the USA and Anthony Windram’s amusing views of his time in the USA always make me chuckle. Anthony writes for The Displaced Nation and often comments on his time … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 236

Posted on September 17, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Guest blog I often meet people through my blog whose experiences and adventures need to be shared. Rachel is one of those people. I asked her to write about why she came to America, what she has found out so … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 227

Posted on September 9, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Gettysburg I don’t know enough about the Civil War, as I’ve said before, apart from that which I’ve gleaned from movies and TV series. So a trip to Gettysburg was what was needed to rectify that. I’ll be honest, I … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 217

Posted on September 1, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The One About The UK Boyfriend and the US Girlfriend and How They Decided to ‘Take A Break’ There was once a UK boy and US gal who fell in love, regardless of there being a massive Ocean that separated … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 207

Posted on August 21, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The Pirate Captain I forgot to write about the Chesapeake Pirate Adventure Experience in Annapolis. Sure, it was great to go out on a boat during a lovely day and be on the sea and all that, but this is … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 200

Posted on August 8, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

The other USA bucket list stuff So, a blog buddy showed me a link to weird and wonderful things to view in the USA courtesy of Roadside America. It’s bloody ace for stuff that’s a bit less obvious and a … Continue reading →

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Desperate English Housewife in Washington, chapter 199

Posted on August 6, 2013 by ukdesperatehousewifeusa

Maryland’s not miserable! We’re a happy bunch in Maryland, USA are we not? In fact, I miss many aspects of it whilst currently back in the UK – I do! There’s not too much to have a moan about is … Continue reading →