How Very British!: A Jolly Good Culture Clash Road Trip

by Joana Kruse

Five Foreigners. Two Brits.
And One Island Of Delightfully Bonkers Traditions.

Joana and Brian thought showing off England to their foreign guests would be rolling hills, a few sheep, maybe a castle. Instead, they’re herding five wide-eyed travellers straight into the wonderfully eccentric world of British life.
How do you explain a country where people apologise to lampposts, pull faces through horse collars, and race in mud dressed as maids? Where bathroom light switches hide in hallways, compliments spark panic, and adults parade with flaming barrels on their heads? And that’s before anyone tried brown sauce...
You don’t explain it.
You just laugh, queue politely, and put the kettle on.
This isn’t a neat tourist road trip. It’s a journey beneath England’s its stories, its oddities, its muddle. Packed with baffling traditions and cultural misunderstandings that make for the best memories.
Grab an umbrella, keep your humour, and join as five foreigners and two Brits discover the only way to understand this island is by diving head-first into its charmingly eccentric chaos.

378 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 24, 2026

About the author

Joana lives the life of an ongoing photo adventure, her Canon always by her side. Her journey with the lens began 20 years ago. From the rugged shores of Scotland (her adopted home high up North) to the far corners of the world, be it Asia, be it Africa or New Zealand, she’s captured countless moments of beauty in several dozens of countries. Her keen eye for the extraordinary is showcased through her agency’s extensive collection of over 25,000 curated photos taken by her. Joana’s work isn’t just about pixels - it’s about storytelling. Her images grace the pages of magazines, travel guides, countless book covers, and calendars. Though not a competition enthusiast, her undeniable talent has earned several well-deserved awards. Beyond the camera, Joana is a vegan, a happy EV road tripper, and an advocate for sustainable exploration.

Reviews

[Alisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an unexpected delight that’s a challenge to categorize… part travelogue, part comedy, part fictional journal, part instructional storybook.
The framework is a fictional photography tour, wherein Joana and Brian take a new companion under their wing for each section of English countryside. Their companions each hail from a different country, setting the stage for many misunderstandings and cultural discussions. It’s funny and charming, and so very very up-to-date that it feels like you are on a 100% real trip in this year of 2025. And lots of destinations that are somewhat lesser known to tourists.
Do enjoy my highlighted portions.