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I’m an American in Britain – here’s what will surprise first-time US visitors to the UK

I’m an American in Britain – here’s what will surprise first-time US visitors to the UK

The advice is courtesy of travel blogger Kalyn Franke, who grew up in Florida but has lived in Britain for 12 years

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