17 Things No One Will Tell You Before You Move to England
| October 1, 2015
England is an amazing place: full of culture, beautiful scenery, and enough pubs to make sure no one will ever be short of a drink. Here are a few things that people may not tell you before you move there.
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1. It rains a lot
It really does. Most people joke about this when talking about the UK, but it’s a real thing. Springtime in England is a great time to make sure that you have a good pair of wellies (rubber boots).
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