So back in November, 2017 I wrote an article about “Co-working space in NYC“, and I’m going to up the ante (because I’ve now been a member for about a year and it’s time to renew my vows). Co-working in … Read More
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- The Definitive Expat Guide for moving to New York City & America
- BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
- SETTING UP
- LIVING HERE
- DINNER WITH NEW FRIENDS
- Latest from the NYC Expat Blog
- The best (and cheapest) coworking space in NYC
- ANZAC Day in NYC
- The Best Things To Do in NYC this Week (April 18, 2018)
- Where to stand when you’re waiting for the New York Subway
- Dinner with New Friends
- The Best Things To Do in NYC this Week (April 11, 2018)
- What the Mackerel? 9 Things I Learned This Week About Mackerel
- Can I use travel insurance instead of health insurance?
- How to do determine residency as an expat
- Drink like a local in NYC with these great bars
- tabl – the world’s most adaptable table leg
- How to get your driver license and drive as an expat in New York and America
- SPECIALS & DEALS
- 25% off
- House & Apartment Cleaner
- $40
- T-Mobile Plan for Expats
- $20 off
- Need Dinner?
- Welcome to America Josh
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ANZAC Day in NYC
On the 25th of April, we take a moment to remember those who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations and the contribution and suffering of all those who have served. Here’s where you can go if you … Read More
The Best Things To Do in NYC this Week (April 18, 2018)
Is it time to put your feet up and enjoy some great outdoors? Probably not, but it’s worth a shot! Restaurant of the week If you’re looking for Australian, you can’t go past this one… Two Hands (NoLIta & TriBeCa) is … Read More
Where to stand when you’re waiting for the New York Subway
This tip seems completely obvious when you work it out, and if you’ve lived here for long enough you would have heard the notices over and over… But it doesn’t hurt to repeat it again. DON’T STAND IN FRONT OF … Read More
Dinner with New Friends
HELLO AGAIN, EVERYONE! 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 … Read More
The Best Things To Do in NYC this Week (April 11, 2018)
THIS SATURDAY IT’S GETTING WARM! Even if only for a glimmer. Restaurant of the week Hard to say, fun to eat: Tsurotontan Udon Noodle, on Union Square is sensational. Not only is the food delicious, the venue is lovely and … Read More
What the Mackerel? 9 Things I Learned This Week About Mackerel
This week I got an email from Jenn: So, Jenn, here’s what I learned about mackerel this week for you: Mackerel are a fish, even though “mackerel” kinda made me think more of an oyster; They got real popular in … Read More
Can I use travel insurance instead of health insurance?
A question that I get asked frequently because when people arrive into the US, they see just how obscenely expensive the medical and health insurance is here and they think that they might have worked out a magical loophole. If … Read More
How to do determine residency as an expat
The amount of times I read: “NO, I’M ON A TEMPORARY VISA, I’M NOT A RESIDENT OF THE U.S.” is quite incredible. It comes up a lot whether you’re looking at getting your driver license in NYC, filing tax, or … Read More
Drink like a local in NYC with these great bars
From Aussie Mums in New York: New Yorkers are a social bunch and there are plenty of great bars to satisfy everyone including wine bars, sports bars, dive bars, cocktail bars and the very unique ‘SpeakEasy’ bar. As locals or … Read More
tabl – the world’s most adaptable table leg
I just think this is cool and Nick is a fellow Australian in New York! A minimalist table leg system that allows you to instantly create a beautiful, future-proof table. And then re-create it over and over. If you think … Read More
How to get your driver license and drive as an expat in New York and America
As an expat, the first thing you need to remember is that in many situations while you may be “technically” correct because of all the research you’ve done but there is a very good chance that the person you’re speaking … 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.