The document discusses Tara and Paul's upcoming move from the UK to Asheville, North Carolina in early December. It provides reasons for their relocation to America such as a new life and Tara being closer to her parents. Asheville was chosen for its beautiful natural surroundings, thriving food/drink and arts scenes, and liberal culture. The document highlights amenities of Asheville like its walkable downtown area and proximity to the Appalachian Mountains, and invites readers to visit or do a house swap with them.

1. Here We Come!
 On Tuesday, November 26, 2013, we’re leaving these shores
 In early December, we’ll be relocating to a beautiful town called
Asheville, in Western North Carolina where we’re going to make
our home

2. Why America?
 It’s an opportunity for a new life, in beautiful surroundings and a
fantastic culture
 Tara gets to be close to her parents
 We can get back to the UK in less than a day
 Its going to be a great adventure!

3. Why Asheville?
 The Appalachian Mountains (AKA The Blue Ridge Mountains, The
Smokey Mountains)
 Alternative lifestyle – Very liberal place, lots of culture and things
going on (music, art, theatre, performance, societies)
 Fantastic food and drink – Asheville is one of the most vegetarian
friendly cities in the US with four dedicated vegetarian restaurants
and its also Beer City USA with over 20 breweries within 30 miles
 Nature and surroundings – Lots of parks,
climbing and walks; great architecture,
including ‘Biltmore’
 Great downtown area – Easily walkable,
lots to do in a few blocks
 Close(ish) to Tara’s parents – Only a five
hour drive!

4. Are You Coming Back To
The UK?
 You bet! We’ll be back to visit at least once a year
 We’re going to be doing ‘House Swapping’, where we
exchange houses – So a person comes from the UK
and lives at our place in Asheville and vice-versa
 This means that we can stay here for up to a month at
a time
 But, we also want you to come visit us!

5. Asheville Facts
 Population: 83,000
 Located in Buncombe County and established in 1797
 Asheville is recognised for a number of things including:
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"a New Age Mecca"
the "New Freak Capital of the U.S.",
one of "The 50 Most Alive Places To Be",
the "Happiest City for Women",
one of the "Best Places to Reinvent Your Life",
one the "Best Outside Towns",
one of the "Top Seven Places to Live in the U.S.",
one of the "10 Most Beautiful Places in America",
reigned the champion "Beer City USA" each year from 2009 to 2012.
 Weather is very seasonal
 Temperatures are typically a
bit warmer than the UK in
Summer and a bit cooler in
Winter
 Lots of thunderstorms!

6. What does the city look
like?

7. one of "The 50 Most Alive Places To Be"

8. The French Broad River

9. Asheville is one of the most vegetarian friendly cities in the US

10. The Blue Ridge Mountains

11. the "New Freak Capital of the U.S."

12. Grove Park Inn & Biltmore

13. one of the "Best Outside Towns"

14. Beer & Breweries

15. one of the "Best Places to Reinvent Your Life"

16. Delicious Veggie Grub!

17. the "Happiest City for Women"

18. Lots of Music

19. Weather is very seasonal!

20. Street Performers

21. The Appalachian Mountains (AKA The Blue Ridge
Mountains, The Smokey Mountains)

22. Downtown

23. Great downtown area – Easily walkable, lots to do in a
few blocks

24. Festivals

25. "a New Age Mecca"

26. Eclectic

27. Its going to be a great adventure!

28. Wildlife
 And bears!

29. Waterfalls

30. Houses

31. Come stay with
us, and experience
for yourselves
Love, Tara & Paul