Since moving to NYC and starting this website to try and help Aussies (and other expats) new to NYC, I’ve met some really awesome people one-on-one. Some of the people I’ve met have had specific questions they needed help with, … Read More
On this page
- How to move to America & Moving to New York City
- BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
- SETTING UP
- LIVING HERE
- DINNER WITH NEW FRIENDS
- Latest from the NYC Expat Blog
- Dinner with New Friends
- The Best Apps & Websites for Cheap Flights
- The 5 things to remember when tipping in New York
- Play Indoor Touch Australian League Football 9s (AFL9s) in New York
- What the hell is an NCAA Bracket? And why is March filled with Madness?
- Getting an E3 Visa in Bridgetown, Barbados
- Where to buy cheap house plants in New York City
- Do I need to carry my passport, green card, and visa at all times?
- The 4 Musicals You Should See on Broadway If You Can Only Pick One
- Show Review: Gravity & Other Myths – A SIMPLE SPACE
- How to dispose of a mattress (or box spring) in New York City
- The best way to get to (and from) New York City’s airports
- The best ways to get around in New York City
- SPECIALS & DEALS
- 25% off
- House & Apartment Cleaner
- 50% off
- The Best & Cheapest Co-working in New York City
- DEALS
- Need Dinner?
- Welcome to America Josh
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The Best Apps & Websites for Cheap Flights
For most people living in a country that isn’t the one they were born in, flying is a significant part of life. It’s not cheap, it’s long and cramped, and it’s generally a pain in the butt. So here’s how … Read More
The 5 things to remember when tipping in New York
Tipping is a difficult concept if you’ve come from a country that doesn’t have it, I know. You can have all the philosophical and political debates you want, but the fact is that it is a big part of the … Read More
Play Indoor Touch Australian League Football 9s (AFL9s) in New York
Have you missed AFL since you’ve been in New York? Are you interested in playing some touch football indoors to stay out of the cold? Well here’s your chance with the New York Magpies! The New York Magpies are a … Read More
What the hell is an NCAA Bracket? And why is March filled with Madness?
Have you heard about “brackets”, “NCAA”, “March Madness” and “basketball” recently? Well let me explain it, and you could WIN two free tickets to Dinner with New Friends by winning the America Josh NCAA Bracket 2019! So as you have … Read More
Getting an E3 Visa in Bridgetown, Barbados
My E-3 had almost run out of time, and it was time for an E3 Visa Renewal! I know lots of people have questions about what exactly the process is, so I’m going to run you through it, as I … Read More
Where to buy cheap house plants in New York City
This article started as “how to take care of houseplants in New York City apartments” until all the houseplants in my apartment died. Every single one. Even the tiny cactus that is “basically indestructible” and “requires no maintenance”. So… Here’s … Read More
Do I need to carry my passport, green card, and visa at all times?
While you may think you’re ok to travel domestically within the United States freely, you may not realize that you should technically be carrying your immigration documents at all times to avoid issues. Whether crossing state borders or going on … Read More
The 4 Musicals You Should See on Broadway If You Can Only Pick One
You’ve arrived in New York City, whether you’re staying here for a long time or a short time, you’re going to probably want to see a Broadway Show… But which one!? If you feel like a musical on Broadway, here’s … Read More
Show Review: Gravity & Other Myths – A SIMPLE SPACE
We headed to the New Victory Theatre to see Gravity & Other Myths, an Australian group (based in Adelaide, woo) perform A SIMPLE SPACE. The long story short: It was not what I expected at all! So what is it? … Read More
How to dispose of a mattress (or box spring) in New York City
There are pretty strict rules about what you can do with a mattress in New York City and for good reason. If you think it’s ok to just put your mattress on the sidewalk and hope for the best, I’ve … Read More
The best way to get to (and from) New York City’s airports
JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark are the three biggest airports for New York City and actually getting there in time can be surprisingly difficult. If the traffic picks up then you’re going to be in a car for around 2 hours … Read More
The best ways to get around in New York City
Living in a big city comes with its benefits, but amongst all of the wonder, there’s also the difficulty of getting around. If you catch a train, there’s a chance that you get stuck in a smelly carriage, and if … Read More
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Welcome to America Josh
Hello! I’m Josh Pugh and I arrived in New York on January 12, 2017, from Adelaide, South Australia (read more about me if you’d like) with a suitcase and not much more.
While I found lots of resources across the internet to help with my move, I couldn’t find a reliable central point with information about the basics; so I thought I’d fix that.
This site is a compilation of answers to frequently asked questions I’ve found on forums, Facebook pages and from my own experience. The content is always changing and evolving as I learn more and as helpful people submit updates. To help you, all pages include “Last updated” dates right at the bottom.
If you think something isn't quite right, have a hot tip, or want to share a coffee (beer) please do email me at josh@americajosh.com - I love a chat. There are also forms at the bottom of every page that will let you send feedback.
