Moving from Honolulu to Glasgow

 
Aloha from the sunny state of Hawaii!

I'm a British citizen (although I'm getting my US citizenship tomorrow!) and my wife is a US citizen. We met in Taiwan while teaching English and just decided one day to move to the Hawaii (as you do). I did all my own paperwork for my US visa and as I mentioned earlier, I'm about to get my citizenship.

However, 4 years in paradise is getting a little too easy so we've decided on a move back to the UK. Finally managed to get a job offer last week and after some frantic document grabbing, we sent off my wife's visa application today. We are moving to Glasgow, Scotland and staying with my sister for a little while until we find a place of our own.

My wife writes a food blog (shameless plug - awesomeon20.com) and tries to mix up a blend of US and UK recipes...not sure if she will have to change the name when we move to the UK! :-) Her dream is to be a full-time blogger and I hope to help her do that!

Who knows, in another 4 years time, we might be off on our next big adventure! Hope to see some of you in the UK!

QuantumG (AKA Geoff & Renee)

Hi Geoff and Renee,

I moved to Glasgow in March after nine years in London. My hubby is British and I'm American (from NY). I'm sure I'm not the first to say that you'll find the weather a shock to the system coming from Hawaii 

Good luck with the move. Glasgow is a great place and for all the charm of London, we wish we'd moved here sooner.

Having read through awesomeon20, I am going to give the Greek yoghurt pancakes a try tomorrow morning!

Having read through awesomeon20, I am going to give the Greek yoghurt pancakes a try tomorrow morning!

My personal favorite is the "Spicy Chicken Chili" (http://awesomeon20.com/spicy-chicken-chili/). Everyone in my family has since asked for the recipe...it's a huge hit with the locals 

Hi Geoff and Renee,

I moved to Glasgow in March after nine years in London. My hubby is British and I'm American (from NY). I'm sure I'm not the first to say that you'll find the weather a shock to the system coming from Hawaii 

Good luck with the move. Glasgow is a great place and for all the charm of London, we wish we'd moved here sooner.

I wouldn't imagine that there would be many Americans in Glasgow? I've read there are quite a few "American-style" restaurants though. That should keep my wife happy!

There are loads of Americans in Glasgow. I hear American accents all of the time. I think, though, it depends on what part of Glasgow you'll be living in. I live near Glasgow University and there are lots of Americans over studying or as professors. Many of them short-term but a few who have made roots here.

What part of town will you be living? As for American food, the thing I have missed most about living in the UK in general is the lack of Mexican food. Having said that, there is a Mexican place on Byers Road (although I have yet to try it) and yes there are quite a few "American-style" places popping up.

There are loads of Americans in Glasgow. I hear American accents all of the time. I think, though, it depends on what part of Glasgow you'll be living in. I live near Glasgow University and there are lots of Americans over studying or as professors. Many of them short-term but a few who have made roots here.

What part of town will you be living? As for American food, the thing I have missed most about living in the UK in general is the lack of Mexican food. Having said that, there is a Mexican place on Byers Road (although I have yet to try it) and yes there are quite a few "American-style" places popping up.

I've not been to Byres Road in about 8 months, so if there's anything new there, I don't know about it.  But there is a Taco Mazama burrito shop there, which is pretty good.  They have a location in town as well, and (I think) one in Central Station.  There's another burrito shop called Pinto, which I think is marginally better... they have 2 locations, I think... one in Queen Street, and another at the corner of Hope Street and Bothwell Street.

I've not been to Byres Road in about 8 months, so if there's anything new there, I don't know about it.  But there is a Taco Mazama burrito shop there, which is pretty good.  They have a location in town as well, and (I think) one in Central Station.  There's another burrito shop called Pinto, which I think is marginally better... they have 2 locations, I think... one in Queen Street, and another at the corner of Hope Street and Bothwell Street.

Yep, Taco Mazama is the one I mean 

Will have to give it a try. Wahaca was a thing in London but it didn't really resemble Mexican food as I knew it Stateside. Will check out Pinto too.

What part of town will you be living? As for American food, the thing I have missed most about living in the UK in general is the lack of Mexican food. Having said that, there is a Mexican place on Byers Road (although I have yet to try it) and yes there are quite a few "American-style" places popping up.

Not quite sure yet! My job is in the city centre and we are staying with my sister on the south side of the river until we find a place. Hopefully we will find an apartment within walking distance to work :-)

The Tesco supermarket in Rutherglen has a fairly extensive American section in the "ethnic" foods aisle, so presumably there are a few Americans in the east end too.

Im also an American living in Glasgow! Although my student visa ends at the end of October, but I am currently looking for work to see if I can stay awhile longer. Glasgow was definitely an adjustment being from California. The people are so nice and friendly though so the city definitely grows on you.

Not too much American style food, however burgers are the craze here right now. Burger Meats Bun is a must try (a little pricey but yummy). I have tried all the Mexican places here in Glasgow and I really don't care for them, you're better off making your own. There is a Korean place that just opened called Kimchi Cult that's pretty good and another opening shortly called Bo Kantina that I can't wait to try!