Ah, the Fourth of July. To an American, Independence Day is synonymous with BBQs, beer, picnics, parades, and fireworks shows.
That is, unless you happen to be an American abroad.
For those of us Americans who have made the leap into expat status, here are a few of the joys and pains only you know about Independence Day.
1. If you want a decent hot dog you’ll have to make it yourself
This is not a time for fancy brioche rolls or any of that highfalutin sausage nonsense. Independence Day calls for shrink-wrapped ballpark franks and cheap white bread buns. Add a little ketchup and yellow mustard, and you’ve got yourself a delicious cylinder of processed food perfection.
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