Episode 5 - School Spirit! In this episode we tell you all about our experiences of schools in North Carolina. Enrolling our kids, car pool, the school bus and everything else that totally through us. For us, every day is a school day.

We also have Evie our special guest who give us an insight to teenage life in highschool.

Episode 4

‘Food and shopping - Kirsty's favourite subject’

Today I (Kirsty) have a long list to discuss on the subject of food and grocery shopping. Sorry to poor Jemma who hardly gets a word in. We share our experiences of food in the states and offer our advice. Maybe don’t pack all your heavy cookbooks, don’t be scared of mega chicken breasts and expect giant apples. More swearing, especially when you find out how much a bunch of grapes cost.

Episode 3 ‘Suddenly you have to DRIVE over here’ Welcome y’all. This time you join us just after Thanksgiving and as we prepare for Christmas. This episode comes with a warning - we are a bit sweary. We may also offend some US listeners as we just don’t get Green Bean casserole. After a good ramble, we discuss today’s topic - Driving and the DMV. The differences about driving over here and what surprised us and also our experiences of the big personalities at the DMV and how to prepare for the test. Join us next week when we take on my favourite subject, Food!

After a fun flight with tears, vomit, wet jeans and more suitcases than we could handle, we finally arrived in the USA. Turns out, we are not just on holiday. We recount the stories of how we found our feet in those first days. Our temporary apartments, registering for schools, finding a house to rent and dealing with FOMO.

Episode 1

‘We bought some mics on Amazon, what have we got to loose’.

Welcome y’all to our homemade podcast Tea, trials and moving miles. Join Kirsty and Jemma as we tell the stories of uprooting our families from the UK and moving to North Carolina in the USA. Third time lucky with this first episode (you missed 2 cracking failed attempts!) as we interview each other on how we began our great American Adventures. Join us with a good cup of English tea next Friday as our story continues.

Welcome to Tea, Trials, and Moving Miles, where two British mums share their journey of moving from the UK to the USA with their families. In this podcast, we explore the highs, lows, and surprising cultural differences we've encountered along the way.

Join us for honest conversations, helpful tips, and plenty of laughs as we navigate life across the pond. Whether you’re planning a move, adjusting to life in a new country, or just curious about the expat experience, our stories and insights will help you feel more prepared and less alone.

Grab a cuppa and settle in—adventure awaits! 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇸☕