Soon, though, I had to face the challenge of experiencing a different way of life.
It hasn't always been easy, living on (literally) the other side of the world. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that people who have grown up in different places have different ways of behaving, thinking, and expressing themselves.
Before I set off on my adventure, I had certain images of English people: polite, serious people, always drinking tea, obsessed with the weather.
These things aren't exactly false, but they're only the tip of the iceberg. I soon realized that people's behavior wasn't always consistent with my preconceptions.
Let's start with the things I love. London is a big, bustling, cosmopolitan city. So, in that respect, things weren't totally new for me.
There are lots of things to do all year round and I can go to museums, musicals and plays whenever I want.
Also, because of where London is, I can easily just pop over to Paris or Brussels for a weekend getaway.
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But after going through the 'tourist phase' of finding everything completely new and exciting, more and more things started to surprise me.
I discovered the 'iceberg' hidden under the water and started to gain some insight into British culture.
My advice to anyone going to a new country is this: don't be afraid to try out new things.
That's the whole point of going and how you gain experience. But before you go, check out good websites for information about the place and get a good guidebook.