About The Hyde's Florida Life
We're just an ordinary British family who packed up our lives and moved to Florida.
What started as documenting our visa journey has become something much bigger.
This channel follows what happens after the paperwork is approved.
The exciting days.
The ordinary days.
The wins.
The mistakes.
The moments that make us laugh.
And the reality of building a new life thousands of miles from home.
Whether you're thinking about moving abroad, already living the expat life, or you're simply curious about everyday family life in Florida, you're very welcome here.
We upload weekly vlogs, Shorts and honest conversations about life in the Sunshine State—all from our own lived experience.
If you'd like practical information about visas, moving costs, settling in and everything we've learned along the way, you'll also find free guides at hfl-usa.com.
Thanks for following our family's story.
— Sam, Mark, Jacob, Finley, Roxy & Belle 🐾
The Hydes Florida Life
A new vlog is coming your way today! ❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸
And this week, we're keeping things very ordinary!
Come and spend a November day at home with me in Florida. We've got poorly people in the house, two demanding dachshunds, school runs, housework, a bit of an honest chat and, because I clearly haven't got enough to do, I've decided it's time to start decorating for Christmas! 🎄😂
No big adventures this week, just everyday life in the Hyde household.
📺 **New vlog today at 2pm EST / 7pm UK time!**
Hope you'll join me for a cuppa and a catch-up. ❤️
Sam xx
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A whole year living in Florida! 🇬🇧🇺🇸❤️
Instead of our usual vlog this week, we're going to do something a little different and sit down for a LIVE catch-up with you all on Sunday.
It's been twelve months since we left the UK, and quite a lot has happened along the way!
We'd love to answer some of your questions, whether they're about moving, settling in, everyday life, the boys, things we've learnt or anything else you're curious about.
**So, what would you like to ask us?**
Pop your questions in the comments and we'll pick some to chat about during the livestream.
Looking forward to catching up with you all! ❤️
Sam & Mark xx
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This week's vlog will be out tomorrow (Monday) at 2pm EST (7pm UK)!
Our family reunion video brings you along with Nanny Angel, the Dutton's and us as we take a break from real life and enjoy a family vacation in Florida.
Click notifications to let you know once it is live!
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Hey everyone this is our new vlog coming tomorrow!
Sorry its late but we've been having some fun family time with my sister and her family which will be an upcoming vlog :)
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I think this smile says it all. 🦈
Finley has loved sharks for years, so watching him spend the day completely in his element was really special.
One of my favourite things about being a parent is seeing the boys discover the things they genuinely love and become more confident talking about them.
What's something you've always been fascinated by?
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This week reminded us that nowhere is perfect.
Every place asks you to compromise somewhere.
We're curious...
If you had to choose just ONE thing that mattered most when deciding where to live...
Which would it be?
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One thing we've realised after nearly a year of living in Florida...
No place is perfect.
There are things we genuinely love about living here, and there are things that have challenged us more than we expected.
Neither of those things makes the other any less true.
This week's vlog is probably one of the most honest conversations we've had since moving to Florida, and we'd love to know...
What do you think makes somewhere feel like home?
The new vlog is now live if you'd like to watch the full conversation ❤️
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I thought I was just buying a few plants.
Looking back, I was making this house feel like home.
When we first moved into this house it felt temporary.
Somewhere between getting my hands dirty, planting everything up and putting the bird feeder together, I realised we'd quietly started building a life here.
What's the first thing that makes a new house feel like home for you?
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I hope you can all understand that sometimes curves in the road mean we have to prioritise us without having to share the why's and the where for's.
Working on a video to be out ASAP.
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Off for a beach staycay and festival 😎
You asked about trips away and this is our first break away exploring a place we've never been before.
So stay tuned, this week's vlog is coming.
This trip will feature in two weeks time so if you aren't subscribed hit that subscribe button now!
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