The thing about Independence Day is that it happens right smack in the middle of prime out-of-the-country vacation season. While homebound citizens are busy barbecuing, sporting shorts made from the American flag, and oohing and aahing at fireworks displays to the tune of our national anthem, many of us find ourselves in places where the 4th of July is just another day.
Living in a foreign country you can experience a whirlwind of emotions, from homesickness, to excitment, to just plain old confusion on deciphering a new accent. We asked Laura Pring in our editorial team on her experiences in growing up British in America.
“I was lured to San Francisco by a friend of mine with tales of exotic foods, great beers and days of endless sunshine. Well she was right. There are exotic foods, great beers and a good stream of sunny days . I quickly became a fan of the cities’ sights, smells and characters.
