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
- Looking for a great volunteer opportunity?
- Best way to transfer AUD to USD – Transferwise vs. OFX vs. vs. PayPal vs. Banks
- How to get cheap Broadway tickets for every show
- It’s time for Dinner with New Friends and Nonnas!
- How to watch Australian TV in America
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- 6 Steps to Finding a Job in New York City from Australia
- cabstr: How to compare prices of ride-sharing apps
- Where to watch the AFL Grand Final 2018 in New York City
- Green Card Lottery 2018 (DV-2020): Eight things you must know
- Tuck Shop NYC is closing after 13 years!
- Wine Tasting Sail NYC: Our Weekend on the Water
- 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
Have you just arrived or still planning your move to New York City?
Looking for a great volunteer opportunity?
Looking for a great volunteer opportunity? Ads Up, the Aussie refugee network, is looking for volunteers to meet with newly arrived refugees! You may have heard about the refugee swap deal signed between the US and Aus, which allows 1250 … Read More
Best way to transfer AUD to USD – Transferwise vs. OFX vs. vs. PayPal vs. Banks
Transferring money internationally is an expensive and confusing process the first time you try but if you know where to look, I can help you transfer those Australian Dollars ($AUD) into US Dollars ($USD) in no time! There are four … Read More
How to get cheap Broadway tickets for every show
There are so many different ways to buy cheap Broadway tickets for shows that it can be confusing sometimes! So did you know that there’s a website that lists all the special deals and ongoing lotteries for all the major … Read More
It’s time for Dinner with New Friends and Nonnas!
Dinner with New Friends has been a LOT of fun so far. We’ve had 14 dinners with 14 people all having dinner and making new friends and connections each and every week at different restaurants in the city. I’ve worked … Read More
How to watch Australian TV in America
Do you have a favorite TV show that you miss from Australia? Well, Katherine from Bright Lights of America has some tips below for how to watch Australian TV in America! Netflix and Amazon TV are fantastic, and I refuse … Read More
6 Steps to Finding a Job in New York City from Australia
If you want to move to America, there’s a good chance that finding a job in New York City is one part of your plan. Adriana at Career Contessa is here to help with her best tips and steps for finding a … Read More
cabstr: How to compare prices of ride-sharing apps
This week I discovered a new app, cabstr, that is going to dramatically decrease the amount of time I wait for a ride-hailing car or ride-sharing car and make it cheaper too by comparing all available prices and wait-times! I find … Read More
Where to watch the AFL Grand Final 2018 in New York City
If you’re looking for a great spot to watch the 2018 AFL Grand Final in New York City, you’ve come to the right place! If you’re having an event or know of a great venue, please do let me know and … Read More
Green Card Lottery 2018 (DV-2020): Eight things you must know
First things first: The green card lottery 2018 (DV-2020) is NOW OPEN! Second things second: There is only one official website for entering the green card lottery: https://dvlottery.state.gov/. DO NOT TRUST ANY WEBSITE THAT TELLS YOU OTHERWISE. The official information about DV-2020 can be … Read More
Tuck Shop NYC is closing after 13 years!
It was the first “Australian-style” place I visited after moving here to New York on a day of weakness, in search of a pie. The Tuck Shop on 1st Avenue is shutting its doors next Tuesday, September 25, and they’ve … Read More
Wine Tasting Sail NYC: Our Weekend on the Water
This weekend, Stacey and I went for a Wine Tasting Sail out of New York City’s North Cove Yacht Harbor (near the World Trade Centre) on the Hudson River with Manhattan by Sail and it was freaking delightful! After very … 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.
