Andrew Cream
Not Just Trees & Degrees: Exploring the Suburban Beauty of Claremont, California
Nestled between the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, the sprawling warehouses of the Inland Empire and the bustling surface streets of...
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Andrew Cream
Jan 27, 20223 min read
6 Reasons Why Going to the Supermarket in the USA is Weird for a British Person
Something I have found from moving to California from England is that, often, it’s the slight differences that are the most...
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Andrew Cream
Jan 13, 20224 min read
A Look at the Legendary Status of the Burrito in California—& How Easy it is to Find A Vegan Option
Before I moved to the US, I remember telling my partner (who was living in SoCal) what I was having for dinner one evening. I learnt...
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Andrew Cream
Nov 17, 20213 min read
Southern California is Overrun With Lizards—& It’s Awesome
While my transatlantic move has provided plentiful “big” topics for me to dive into (and I hope will continue to), often it’s the...
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Andrew Cream
Nov 1, 20216 min read
A Celebration of Life, Pumpkins and Getting Scared to Death: A Southern Californian Halloween
I never previously cared too much for Halloween. But after recently experiencing my third(!) American spooky season, I can confirm I am...
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Andrew Cream
Oct 14, 20217 min read
Foothill Boulevard: The Allure of Southern California’s Stretch of Route 66
It’s not often that a road strikes me as something to write about, but then not every road is Foothill Boulevard. There’s something...
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Andrew Cream
Sep 18, 20215 min read
Why I Fear for My Life on Southern California’s Roads Every Single Day
I’ve been holding off writing this one. You need to be in the perfect mood to compose a rant: too much pent-up vitriol and you’ll just...
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Andrew Cream
Jun 25, 20216 min read
Visiting the City of Angels? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Write Off Downtown Los Angeles
What comes to mind when you think of Los Angeles? I’d hazard a guess that—for non-Californians—the likes of Hollywood, the beach cities,...
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Andrew Cream
May 14, 20213 min read
Why I’ve Given My Heart to Southern California’s Spectacular Sunsets
Until I moved to the Golden State, I don’t think I’d ever had a favorite time of day. I know, truly unfathomable stuff. Bar the obvious...
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Andrew Cream
Apr 16, 20215 min read
A Guide to the Vegan Restaurants of the Pomona Valley (Warning: Do Not Read While Hungry)
It probably won’t surprise you that Los Angeles is a vegan haven. Even during the worst of the pandemic, new spots were opening across...
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Andrew Cream
Apr 2, 20213 min read
A Plunge Into US Restrooms—And Why They Need A Serious Structural Rethink
At the risk of starting this post like a Jerry Seinfeld gag, I must ask: what’s the deal with public restrooms in this country? Namely,...
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Andrew Cream
Mar 23, 20215 min read
Breaking Down the Most Bizarre US Healthcare Phenomenon: The Cloned Drug Commercial
Moving to the US, I knew one thing I’d begrudge grappling with was insurance-based healthcare. Especially having been privileged enough...
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Andrew Cream
Mar 5, 20214 min read
More Than Just Cheap Beer: Why Dive Bars are the Best Drinking Spots in the US
All countries have their budget, no-frills drinking holes. Mexico has its cantinas, Japan its izakaya…and the UK has Wetherspoons. For...
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Andrew Cream
Feb 18, 20213 min read
Dirty Yet Dependable: Figuring Out Exactly Why I Love 7-Eleven
Back when I started visiting the States about 10 years ago, there was one place that—for some reason—made me feel like I was on a US...
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Andrew Cream
Feb 10, 20214 min read
The Rise & Fall of My Love for LA’s Alternative Radio Stations
As an English person, moving to Southern California was (and still can be) an exhilarating experience. The great weather, the proximity...
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