Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I left the life I had behind in London to move back to the US—my home, my kitchen, everything I built—and narrowed it all down to just three bags. Then, Frankie and I hit the road from New England, driving through snow and ice for our first trip across the U.S to the Midwest. With nothing we're used to. No kitchen, no plan—just a fresh start and a whole lot of uncertainty. Here’s what I brought, what I left behind, and what I’ve learned so far.
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I left the life I had behind in London to move back to the US—my home, my kitchen, everything I built—and narrowed it all down to just three bags. Then, Frankie and I hit the road from New England, driving through snow and ice for our first trip across the U.S to the Midwest. With nothing we're used to. No kitchen, no plan—just a fresh start and a whole lot of uncertainty. Here’s what I brought, what I left behind, and what I’ve learned so far.
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