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How do you physically move from the US to Durham, UK? In this category we will answer all of your questions to help make your move as hassle free as possible.

Reunions, The Lego Cathedral and Open Treasure

July 1, 2017by The Haynes Family Leave a comment

In the last 24 hours we have had so many special reunions with our sweet Durham friends lots of hugs, meals and “cuppa” visits. Yesterday we visited our friends from […]

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The Age(s) of Scholarship in Durham

June 19, 2014by The Haynes Family Leave a comment

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D, specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here. In […]

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Things We are Glad We Packed

June 4, 2014by The Haynes Family 2 Comments

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D., specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here. You […]

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Banking in Durham

June 3, 2014by The Haynes Family Leave a comment

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D, specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here. Setting […]

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Finding Internet Service in Durham

June 2, 2014by The Haynes Family Leave a comment

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D, specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here. If […]

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Setting Up Cell Phones in Durham

June 1, 2014by The Haynes Family Leave a comment

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D, specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here.   […]

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Healthcare in the UK

May 31, 2014by The Haynes Family 3 Comments

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D, specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here.   […]

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On My Commute

May 29, 2014by The Haynes Family Leave a comment

Beth has posted several photos of little treasures that she has found in/around Durham.  Today I thought I would post some of mine. Last night we had some friends over […]

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Television in UK, Part 2–American Television

May 28, 2014by The Haynes Family Leave a comment

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D, specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here. Before […]

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Television in UK, Part 1–British Television

May 27, 2014by The Haynes Family Leave a comment

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D, specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here. […]

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Traveling in the UK, Part 2–Air Travel

May 25, 2014by The Haynes Family 2 Comments

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D, specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here. Since we […]

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Traveling in the UK Part 1–The Trains

May 24, 2014by The Haynes Family 5 Comments

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D, specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here. Americans inherited […]

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Durham University College System–Choosing the Right College for You

May 22, 2014by The Haynes Family 2 Comments

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D, specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here. Choosing a […]

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The Things I Miss

May 14, 2014by The Haynes Family 2 Comments

With only 46 days left until we head stateside I thought I would make a list of things that I am looking forward to seeing again. I have asked the […]

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Fair Trade

April 24, 2014by The Haynes Family 2 Comments

One of the many things that has impressed us here in the UK is the use of fair trade items. Fair Trade certification insures that the product that you purchase […]

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Giving Up the Old Land Line

April 16, 2014by The Haynes Family 1 Comment

It is a small world, after all.  We can stay connected to more people in more place in more ways than ever before.  Among those ways are several options in […]

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Calling a New Place Home – Making the Move

April 15, 2014by The Haynes Family 4 Comments

We recently met a fellow US student who was considering moving here to Durham to complete his PhD.  He asked us the question, “How did you physically move your belongings?” […]

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The way we roll…

March 29, 2014by The Haynes Family 1 Comment

Just wanted to share a quick photo with you all. I came into our home school area one day a week or so ago and found that Meg had drawn […]

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Edinburgh – Old and New

March 28, 2014by The Haynes Family 2 Comments

    One of the exciting things about living in the UK is the amazing rail system.  For much less than the cost of driving a car the same distance […]

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Grey Towers of Durham

March 24, 2014by The Haynes Family Leave a comment

We have had a very busy and fun filled day.  More of my family is here from Alabama including my very adorable baby nephew.  Rob went to study but took […]

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Weighing Costs

March 18, 2014by The Haynes Family 3 Comments

Moving to the UK was a huge undertaking for us.  Some of the unknowns were made so much simpler for us because other students from abroad had made this same […]

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Choosing an area to live in Durham

March 13, 2014by The Haynes Family Leave a comment

This is an installment in a series of posts about moving to the UK for a Ph.D, specifically at Durham University.  To read more posts like this, see our list here. When we […]

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The Milk Man – (Things I thought were extinct)

March 8, 2014by The Haynes Family 2 Comments

Meg was invited to a pizza and movie night at a friend’s house last night.  I was sharing conversation and a cuppa tea with the Mom in their kitchen.  She […]

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Moving to the UK – Setting a Grocery Budget

March 6, 2014by The Haynes Family 4 Comments

This post is written mostly for those moving to the UK from American however budgeting ideas are easy to implement no matter where you live.    For those of you […]

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Field Trip Friday # 14 “Is Anyone Home?”

March 1, 2014by The Haynes Family Leave a comment

Yesterday we bid goodbye to February in the most amazing way,  real spring like temperatures.  Our tour guide, history teacher, Mr. Ray picked us up and we headed off on […]

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