Honest Thoughts After 6 Months in the UK | Americans in the UK Q&A
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- After spending 6 months in the UK for 6 months, we're sharing our honest thoughts and impressions as Americans adapting to life across the pond. We discuss the process of bringing our dog to the UK and whether we've found it to be a dog-friendly place. We talk about the best places we've visited like Cornwall and York, what future places we still plan to visit, and debate where we'd move to if settling in the UK long-term. We cover the struggles we’ve faced adjusting to cultural differences like queuing manners and British food, what we’ll miss when returning to the US, and more. Whether you’re considering moving to the UK or just curious about cultural comparisons, join us as we answer viewer questions and share the highs and lows of spending half a year in this new environment.
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Would love for you to visit Ireland. Either side of the boarder
Ely
Colchester
Suffolk Stour valley
The Peaks
Norfolk coast
Port Merion
The east coast road from England into Scotland
Edinburgh
The extreme SW of Scotland, from Gretna out to Stranraer
Winchester. Amazing cathedral and contents, (one of the best cathedrals IMO), country house architecture to die for, chalk stream, ancient water mill, diverse country pubs. Was the capital of England in Saxon times, hence has a great hall. Laid back relaxed atmosphere where you forget time and space. Perfect for 1-2 days.
@@birdie1585The East Side of England is very flat and not the first area I would recommend.
Blackpool. In Summer or Autumn for the illuminations.
Us Brits very much look forward to seeing you, all 3 of you, again.
Enjoy your remaining time in Europe.
We did. We have videos coming up to share from there and hope to get back to the UK soon!
@@TheMagicGeekdom
"hope to get back to the UK soon"
You'd better!😀
As a life long brit who often hates living here, I like watching videos like these to help me appreciate what's around me
Self loathing is a problem with a section of British society.
Me too. I often forget that there's so much to see and do in Britain for cheap.
It's funny you say that. In so much as I was born in West London, left London in the mid 80s as I hated it. Now after a few years of watching videos and reading articles about historical and hidden London, I regret how much of London I never got to see.
You guys are a credit to your country and of course it is our pleasure to have you here in the UK, lovely, positive people like you are always welcome here in my book.
Thank you so much!
It's been lovely having you, glad you enjoyed us. Look forward to seeing you back soon.
Us too! Hopefully, later this year.
@@TheMagicGeekdom you sold must of your personal belongings :( that must have been very difficult , like if some items meant a lot to you
Where's the bath in most toilets. Rest Room is just as bad.Where is any furniture to rest on.
@@iriscollins7583 the toilet 😂😂
What I likd about your channel is that you actually went around the UK instead of just London area like most tourists do when going to England. It frustrates me so much as there is so many better places in the Uk. I loved that you went to Chester because it's barely talked about.
I live in Wirral, but I love Chester & all the tudor buildings
Chester is amazing!
London is pretty amazing too if you don’t bring your prejudice with you. Tower of London is my favourite preferably arriving on a boat trip down the Thames. Can also take you to Hampton court palace. Greenwich is interesting with the Cutty Sark and museums. Love Bath, Chester and York. All worth seeing if time allows.
Lots of amazing places in Uk, Chester included, all different from each other and from London. “Better” ? Not really - they are just different with different points of interest, different history, different people and heritages. Lots of fun to be had wherever you go, if you’re an interested and nice person.
Jeremy certainly looks ready to go home, doesn't matter where you come from there is no place like home.
Jeremy seems like one of those guys that dances to the beat his wife drums. Not saying that it’s wrong. He seems very polite. Cary the dog seems really cute too
I was tired in this. 😂
But what about Jerry? @@TheMagicGeekdom
Not true for everyone. I left US in ‘95 for UK and never looked back…
I left Greece for England back at 2009 and it was the best decision of my life 🤷
On the topic of toilets - in British English and some other places like Australia the word toilet refers to the room as well as the item of 'furniture'. When indoor toilets became more common during the 1930s onwards the toilet and bathroom were separate. So you wouldn't ask for the bathroom if you needed to the toilet. You'd get the wrong room.
I love watching videos like this as I’m very proud of my country and feel so lucky to have been born in England. It’s also interesting to hear you say about the heat. When we had a heatwave about 18 months ago and it hit 40 degrees (104f) here and was like that for a long time, I saw so many Americans online saying how pathetic we all are when it’s hot and how they deal with it all the time. It’s so good to see people experience how hard it is here in the heat as our homes are designed to keep heat in and we don’t have air con. I dare those who mock us from their air conditioned homes in Texas for example to turn their air con off (night and day) for the whole summer. They wouldn’t be able to cope.
why bother if someone else doesn't know your situation?
Best to ignore ignorant comments. Social media is full of them. Shame people can’t use it to learn rather than disparage.
A first world problem. Pathetic.
@@samuelgarrod8327 sorry what did I say that was pathetic?
We parked the car in St. Erth and took the train into St. Ives to avoid the narrow streets. It was much lower stress that way.
very wise move!
It's also one of the best train journeys in the UK
I live in Cornwall and would never drive into the middle of St Ives. It's stressful for us too! The train is much easier to get into St Ives. 🙂❤️
I think that's the way we would do it next time.
Park at St Erth and take the train. It's a fun train ride.
I agree, always go by train to St Ives, there is a huge Park and Ride car park at St Erth now too.
We think it wonderful that your dog traveled with you. That’s love.
it's so nice to hear you being so warm about "the north". Often when people visit the UK they never make it further north than the M25. Great to hear you enjoyed Newcastle and the Lakes so much.
They are both such great places!
They are.
I live in Alnwick, so am both biased about the North and spoilt.
Nor do most tourists go west beyond the M5 either. And that's where the best scenery is, too, by far. ;-)
And Yorkshire!
I have a home just outside of Corbridge/Hexham (I live on a farm) I used to live in a converted water mill near Chathill Alnwick, I’m so proud of Northumberland x
We brought our cat to the UK from Canada, flew into Heathrow as there is an animal reception centre there... no quarantine needed with the right paperwork and vaccinations :)
As a Brit, for me the most atmospheric place in the UK is the village of Corfe Castle in Dorset. Obviously there are the castle ruins up on the hill, but the village in the valley below is just so scenic too. Dorset is a wonderful county all around, it never disappoints.
Best place to live on the UK for longevity.
What I love about your videos is the way you do your research before visiting a place, then set out to have a thoroughly good time. It's very positive! I'm especially thinking about Coventry.
Wow, thank you! That means a lot to us.
Thanks for helping us learn about what is good about our country.
As a Yorkshireman I knew my home county was perfect, but it's interesting to learn of other places that _almost_ compare.
You two are so sweet. Safe travels in Germany and if you do come back on an extended UK stay, have a look at the glorious unspolit Hebridean islands - Tiree and Harris especially, and their beautiful white beaches xx
I have to agree. Many of the Scottish islands are absolutely spectacular and some have amazing archeological sites.
Thank you! We'll have to add those to our list of places.
Having worked for an American company for 25 years a few things are funny! The weirdness of liquor… it’s almost a dirty word. Booze/alcohol and no carrying in a brown bag are good! Fanny pack… hilarious! I go to Cleveland mostly and people,think my accent is either Australian or German! Walking in towns is almost impossible in America. My first trip,then I woke early, went for a walk and got pulled over by the police asking what I was doing… told them I was out for a walk and they were bewildered. Other places to check out. New forest and Dorset, Jurassic coast. South wales, Tenby, abersoch. Glad you enjoyed uk
I live in the New Forest whoop whoop.
Thank you for watching and commenting. We did visit the Jurassic coast, but we do need to visit more of those places next time.
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I live in South Wales (Brecon Beacons) but I'm from the New Forest 🤔
That happened to me in Phoenix with the police ,they thought I was on walkabout and Australian😂I'm from Northern Lincolnshire how we all laughed 😂
We decided to walk to the supermarket when we were in Florida. Three people stopped to ask if we were ok! We try to walk most days if we can.
Can confirm that even native Brits often find the narrow lanes in Devon and Cornwall (that are always hemmed in by buildings or high hedges) a challenge as well! There is a decent bus network across most of Cornwall, so depending on where you want to go you might find that you are able to get around without a car - or at least, without using your car all the time. And if you ever go back to St Ives, I would recommend using the Park & Ride on the A30 and catching the train from St Erth, much easier than driving into St Ives itself!
As someone that's born and bred from Windermere (based in The Lake District), I'm glad you enjoyed it so much, and there's so much more to explore! Would love to see you here again soon!
If it wasn't for the unpredictable weather here in the UK, most of us wouldn't go abroad for holidays, we have just about everything you need on our own doorstep.
From your comment sounds like Margaret was definitely your mother. Next time you visit her graveside, please leave her an old miners lamp from me
I could understand that, but you are so close to other countries too. I'd still be tempted to visit.
@@TheMagicGeekdom I don’t agree with him because with the exception of places like South Sudan, everybody has what they need on their doorstep. Not necessarily what they want though. That’s why people go on holidays
@@cultfiction3865weird comment there buddy. Hope you're ok.
@@Eviledna67yes, I’ve never met anyone who’s been to southern Sudan 🫣
As an American who lives permanently in the UK with our dog, I loved your video. It was great to hear your impressions of life on this side of the Pond. Enjoy the rest of your travels and come back soon!
Glad you enjoyed your trip. Have fun on the next part of your tour. Take care.
It's been a pleasure having you in the UK, even as a born and bred citizen I've learned things about my country through your travels. 🇬🇧🤝🏻🇺🇲👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you! We'll be back for sure and we have more videos to share.
Northumberland coastline is beautiful. Amazing castles. Dunstanburgh castle and Bamburgh castles are both on the coast.
The first time I ever visited Bamburgh it was a really hot day, and it was so stunning and quiet on the beach, it literally felt like we were abroad! And the castle is phenomenal!
I totally agree!
In fact the coast line from East Lothian, through Berwickshire into Northumbria is pretty spectacular.
From about Gullane, North Berwick, Dunbar, St Abbs Head, Berwick Upon Tweed, Bamburgh and Seahouses all worth visiting. I especially love Bamburgh with its views over to Holy Island and off course the castle and the amazing beach.
Sometimes Cara, just listening to you and Jeremy rambling on, is just what is needed after a long day.
It's been great having you in the country and I hope that your return isn't too far into the future.
Travel safe. From Mark in Yorkshire. ❤❤❤
What a lovely comment Mark 💕
Thank you for your kindness about the UK. Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Cumbria and Rural Yorkshire are so beautiful. Norfolk, Suffolk also. Northern Ireland is also beautiful.
My favourite county used to be Cornwall (I am a Londoner) but it is becoming a nightmare to drive to! My favourite place to visit is the Shetland Islands now, in July, you can go otter, seal, whale watching at 2 a.m., and it is brilliant twilight! What a pleasant place.
You had fun exploring and the dog clearly gets top notch care. Magic! You both have a great way about you. Nice energy and honesty.
I was brought up short when you talked about Folkestone. How lovely to hear this underrated town being talked about in that way. You see, I was born there, and have fond memories.
I'm so glad you have made this video. Really interesting! I watched your entire trip and it was fantastic as a Brit to watch you visit places and see things through American eyes.
I really hope that you have inspired other Americans to visit. Thank you both (and Carly too)!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow you have learned so much, thank you for taking the time to really learn about us and experience our little country- hope to see u wandering the moors one day! Happy travels to you both ❤
It’s been really interesting and uplifting to hear about your experiences in the UK. Come back soon guys - you’ll always be welcome!
Thank you so much for taking the time to check out the UK. Have loved your videos. Best wishes to the three of you.
Thank you! We hope to be back later this year.
I’ve loved watching your video content from your travels. Thank you so much to you both for sharing your experiences with us all! Hopefully The Magic Geekdom returns to do more in the not so distant future
We hope to be back soon. Perhaps later this year.
Thank you for creating such a friendly and interesting u tube channel..such a shining light amongst all the sad news and woe at the moment
Girl, hats off to you, I’d be happy to be driven around by you anywhere. Well done 👍
She did a great job anywhere we went honestly.
What an epic adventure you're on.The great places you visit and your relaxed presenting style makes for an entertaining watch.
Thank you so much!
Great reactions and nice you took your dog with you and enjoyed Britain with your dog….………the reason for the humidity is Britain receives a tropical SW wind from the Atlantic which has a lot of moisture in it………😊
Thanks 👍
It's really nice to see that you have been exploring more of the UK than just London. I think you get a better feel of our culture that way.
glad your channel popped up again. I was subscribed but then I found out I wasn't again. I have now resubscribed and will go back watch any videos I missed. Keep up the great enjoyable uploads. :)
I'm from Orlando and I live in London now...UK food isn't bad, it just doesn't tempt me and isn't as appetizing to me as US food, probably because of less additives and sugar. I lost 70 lbs quickly after I moved here because I just stopped caring about junk food.
I miss American junk food (cheetos, twizzlers, pizza rolls etc) but I'm definitely healthier now. It also helps that healthy food is MUCH cheaper in London than in Orlando, which makes it easier to eat clean, unprocessed food here.
That does seem to be true. We like some of their crisps and such more that US versions, but we did miss some of them while we were gone.
I think US food is really bland.
@@docastrov9013agreed i actually lost weight when i went to the us as i found it so bad
Our food standards are influenced heavily by the European Union.
I work in London occasionally and I noticed that people are generally a bit fitter as they tend to walk a lot more than we do on the south coast. Probably because it's quicker use public transport and walk than it is to drive. Also I noticed people walk a lot quicker there as well.
Thank you for all your kind words. Happy travels and maybe see you in Suffolk one day xx
Thank you for watching!
Always love your videos! Thank you for sharing your adventures. 🤩
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching @Aidan-cq5qf!
I have been keeping up to date with your stay in the UK and I'm so pleased it's been a good experience for you guys and especially Carly. Thank you so much for you're honest feedback too and we hope to see ya's back over soon. I have lived in Lincoln for a number of years so it was amazing to see you're reaction to this beautiful city as there doesn't seem to be many detailed or reaction videos on Lincoln posted on CZcams.
All of my Mum's side of the family was born in and most are still living in Northern Ireland. I know you've mentioned about hopefully getting over there sometime and I really hope you do as it is a magical place and I think you will love it x
Thank you so much for the kind words!. Lincoln is a wonderful place!
We really do hope to make it to Ireland and Northern Ireland on our next trip!
Arhhhh ive missed you guys and Carly🥰 Ive enjoyed all your videos and youve seen more of uk than I have, was born there but left when I was 22 went to try Spain, met hubby had our son and ended up staying. But even though ive lived in Spain longer than uk, uk will always be my home in my mind and heart😊 Im from Liverpool n Hubby from Yorkshire, so thats the reason why I miss home😉 So pleased you enjoyed your trip, it did go very quick! Ive just showed hubby your Amsterdam video and were sat here laughing about the story I wrote to you about our experience there, isnt laughing and smiling the best! Takecare, hopefully we will see another video of you all in Germany. Takecare Love Rose xxx
Thank you so much Rose!
Such wonderful adventures!! Love seeing how far you’ve come 💕💕💕
Thank you so much, Jackie!!
Thank you for explaining/showing that there is more to the UK than just places down south like London or Cornwall. As I am a proud Yorkshire lass, I'm so happy you loved Yorkshire and enjoyed your time up in the North.
Speaking as an American--there is just something extra-special about Yorkshire. If I were ever to move to England---Yorkshire is the area I would choose to reside. No contest.
Thank you for your lovely balanced view of our wonderful Island.
Yorkshire born and bred, glad you like it :)
Enjoyed hearing everything you have to say about the UK, i understand that theres no place like home and friends and family are everything. I too have family in Germany and by being away from them, i miss so much of their life, thats what hurts the most
You are the sweetest couple! Welcome to the UK! Love your dog too 😊
Love your videos, and how enthusiastic you are and how you really look into the history of the places you visit, it’s an education aswell as being fun to watch. I’d love to go to the Lake District ,it looks beautiful, the scenery is amazing
Thank you so much!
As someone who is Yorkshire born and bred I’m glad you love Yorkshire 💕 There is a reason us Yorkshire folk are the most patriotic not to the country but to our county haha. I grew up in the countryside in a tiny village in the Yorkshire dales and now live in Sheffield. If you live in North Yorkshire it’s not a long drive to the lakes. We would often go for a day hiking :)
I'm glad you enjoyed the UK, nice people like yourselves are always welcome in any country
Love that you enjoyed Yorkshire! Enjoy the rest of your trip.
As an American, this was a breath of fresh air. I really get tired of people complaining about other countries, and this was really positive. I loved it! Thank you!! In my 20’s, I lived in Japan and traveled all over the world, but I never made it to the UK. Then life got busy with work and raising a family. The UK has been at the top of my list for quite awhile now. Hopefully I can make it over there!! 🇬🇧
Don’t go London! Or if you do don’t make it your only trip
Brit here, l watch quite a lot of vlogs of Americans in the UK, but yours are my favourites. I live around an hour outside London (in Berkshire to the west), but have been going every year (at some point) for the last 13 years to St Ives. No one, who knows St Ives (except maybe some locals, and the taxi drivers) drives a car through the town! The beaches, pubs, restaurants there are just the best! Hope you get to go back!
We would love to make it there again at some point. Thank you some much for the kind words!
Thanks for coming! Glad you enjoyed the UK.
If/when you're back, we'd love to share Cambridge with you! 😊
Thank you! We hope to back later this year. Maybe we can work on that.
@@TheMagicGeekdom Awesome sauce! I'll drop you a line! N&Nx
I really enjoyed watching your travel videos. Can’t wait to see more of them.
I’m glad you both enjoyed the U.K.
You guys are legends, love your content :D Much love from the UK
Wonderful vlog. Bath is a good place to visit. Especially the American museum and Roman Baths. The costume museum has Tudor costumes in. My family live in the Lake District but I live in the city as I love the vibes. Leeds is an amazing place to live. Oh, and Edinburgh!
And Wells, the smallest city in England. ;-)
when you get back to the US, you will have to update us if you do start to miss anything uk - that is when it will kick in. Good luck with the rest of your travels.
Thank you! We will have to make some sort of video like that now that we're back from Europe too.
It’s funny part of the fun of travelling is the differences but also it makes you appreciate home. That’s what travel is about. I’ve really enjoyed watching your travels x
It really is!
Glad you enjoyed your visit! 🇬🇧Try Newcastle to Edinburgh via the coast road! Beautiful castles to see!❤
It was lovely to see you in Chester!
I hope you get to see Eryri/Snowdonia some day x
Thank you! We still need to visit Wales more properly in general.
Mae’n Eryri yn unig.
Queuing is all about manners and respect and it is something that we are as a people. We also don't stand and chat to strangers in the que because we are quite a reserved people and prefer to speak on our own terms. I'm sure the lady in the que thought you were being rude which is why she was curt to you but don't take it personally, just be thoughtful and polite and you'll do just fine :) Also, our accents come from over two thousand years of habitation and history of our little island. Glad you love our country.
I,m from Newcastle and we talk to strangers in queues all the time!!😂.
I often find people start conversations with me at bus queues, love from Sussex
Really enjoyed your videos and I hope to see more from next destination. Best of luck
The Lake District is my favourite place, anywhere.
Looking forward to you coming back!
It'll be interesting how you see things here when you go back to America
If you think of Florida its surrounded by sea. Think of the UK surrounded by the sea. When it gets hot in both places the already moist air gets heated hence humidity.
Don't forget the humidity in winter too which makes the cold feel worse than it is.
Nice analogy. 👍
Fair the wet cold is worse too.
Very strongly recommend you go to Italy with your dog. I've found it to be the most dog friendly country in Europe that I've been to. People in the street are overjoyed to see your dog, dogs are welcomed into restaurants, we even could take our dog into the supermarket in the trolley! If you're not there already I think Italy will be a really joyful experience with your dog.
Yes. It really is.
I think Carly enjoyed Italy. Maybe it will show in the videos.
I just found your channel, and you're such a lovely couple. I just subscribed and will have to watch all prior videos.
Great couple. Great vids. Such happy people. You guys would be a great addition to our family.
Thank you so much!
I’m from Cornwall pretty much as far south as you can go, glad you enjoyed it
Love Cornwall!
I’m from the UK and been driving for 30+ yrs and still hate driving in Cornwall
I’m so glad to hear that we in the U.K. are so dog friendly, we take our Jack Russell…”Fonzi” with us wherever ever we go, I’m so glad you had such a great time , I can so understand how you had to have her with you…..👍🇮🇲👌💖
This was great info! Thanks for sharing. The distance back to family in an emergency is a factor. But so many positives for the experience.
So true!
Loved your journey from the start. Come back soon 😊
Thank you! Will do!
You should still do BRISTOL. It's been rated the UK's best city a few times. I think youl love it!!
I cannot believe your first trip was 2022! I feel like I've always been watching your videos
If you're not used to driving on the left in a RHD car, work out the place on the car that lines up with dead centre of your lane for _your_ eye line - for me, it's the right-hand screen washer jet (some people use their left knee but that doesn't work for me). If that lines up with the centre of the lane, the car is in the centre of the lane. Use the door mirrors to check that you are where you want to be. Then work out the closest you feel safe in passing parked cars and find a similar point on your car to line up with the rear right wheel of the parked car in your eye line. Same applies. It's about getting used to where the edge of your car is, but don't fixate, stuff happens very quickly in tight spaces, so it's down to quick glances.
Ive lived in St Ives my whole life and I avoid driving through town at all costs April - September so good on you for doing it 😂
Our tiny island is wonderful, dispite our governments best efforts to destroy it :(
😂
Agreed
Couldn’t put it any better myself
They clearly failed you spelling despite like that..
You mean "your" spelling , did you hear politeness, good manners & humility at school ?
I'm so glad you enjoyed the sights and experiences in our tiny nation, like everything there are some ups and downs in most countries and of course it always comes back to the issue of family. Perhaps choosing a place to stay ie Yorkshire for a few weeks so you can get used to daily life in that area might be an idea, you are a lovely couple and have enjoyed your videos thanks.😘
I can't wait for your next travels ! I love the three of you traveling and giving us such a "real" experience !
Can't wait , my mom was from Germany and saw where she grew up, it was such a special moment.
I think they pretty much like dogs there as well. I saw them lapping beer in bowels in the Hoffbrau house in Munich !😂❤❤
We loved Germany too. We have a few videos in the coming weeks.
Sorry to hear that you’ll be leaving Europe/UK at some point in the not too distant future, but all good things come to an end.
It will be interesting to hear if the change of diet upsets you once you get back to eating your favourite American meals .
The only reason I say this is because I’ve watched a few long term American tourists who say they suffered from upset stomachs (possibly due to all the additives in US food) when they returned home to the US.
It’s something to bear in mind after your extended stay on this side of the pond.
Glad you've had such an enjoyable time. Travelling is tiring, physically and emotionally. And home is where the heart is (along with family, and friends, and comfort zone). So it's no surprise you're ready to go back home. The problem is when you get home, after a few months the itchy feet come back!
So true! Trying to figure out when we will be back.
Glad you enjoyed your time in the UK. Just discovered your fab channel and have subscribed of course!
Glad you enjoyed your time here and had plenty of time to see more than just London :) i hope this idea makes it to may more US Americans
Hi Jeremy & Cara. Really glad you enjoyed your time here. I'll surprise you, you've been to some places here that I haven't been myself, Whitby in Yorkshire is one of them!! The other places you've been are phenomenal, the Lake District is just one great big wow! the scenery up there is amazing, never fails to impress me. I live in Kent, which you've also visited and liked, I'm just outside Canterbury, little place called Harbledown, very quiet and rural. I only go up to London now and then for shopping or entertainment, London scores highly there. On some of the other things like accents, yes, big diversity there, we even have Kentish dialect where an elderly widow is called "goody", a contraction of "good wife". The American writer Gertrude Stein once wrote that "England and America are two countries divided by a common language", she was absolutely spot-on there!! Best wishes, kind regards from Canterbury, Kent, UK.
Thank you so much for the kind words and the information! Whitby is a really lovely place to visit if you want to make it there someday I would recommend it!
@@TheMagicGeekdom: Whitby has a connection to Bram Stoker's book Dracula.
The Scottish Highlands and Islands are beautiful. Google the Cairngorms.
The Peak District is very nice. Lake District, the Norfolk Broads, not a group of American Ladies.
The Cotswolds, outside London. Dicken's house in Doughty Street, London.
George Bernard Shaw's House in Old Welwyn, Hertfordshire.
So many beautiful, diverse places to see in a relatively small country.
I had an American friend that liked Whitby and Yorkshire..
She came on the train across to Hull or Kingston-Upon-Hull and seemed to really like it plus she was surprised she could get to Europe so easily, so booked a ferry trip across to Holland to see Amsterdam and then back to Hull the next day.. so check it out next time your in Yorkshire.
A ferry could be a fun way to do it.
@@TheMagicGeekdom
Absolutely.. over night ferry into Rotterdam, then an hour bus from europort to Amsterdam. The ferry leaves once a day from Hull and costs around £50 return with a due ticket.. the ferry is okay too, duty free shops, bars, piano bar etc
Can go to Bruges too on the ferry from Hull
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I believe that crossing has stopped to zebruga Belgium but I think there is still a coach trip from Rotterdam to Burgess
Nice picture of Grassington. I grew up there, and last year went back to England for the first time in 23 years, and stopped by the village and had a brownie and cup of coffee, and visited the parish church.
Veru intersting to hear yoyr views and so pleased you enjoyed (most) of your time in the UK. As a few mentioned, New Forest/South Coast/Wiltshire countryside ate well worth exploring. We live in the New Forest and its beautiful year roind and also has easy access to ferries for European travel
I've lived in various countries and the 3 month in dip is very normal. The honeymoon is over but you've not quite got to grips with all the day to day details. I reckon it takes a year to really settle. I'm glad you liked many of the northern places and there are many lovely places in Yorkshire that aren't touristy.
Thanks for the tips!
@@TheMagicGeekdom Would recommend Beverley and Flamborough head in East Yorkshire, Hebden Bridge, Marsden, Otley Chevin and Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire, Peak District in South Yorkshire all great to visit. And of course most of North Yorkshire is stunning.
Knaresborough, Harrogate, Helmsley, are all great too.
I think the part about your little puppy is really important and valuable info for people. Not enough people share this 😁
Thank you!
Its lovely to hear you so positive about the UK and how much you travelled away from London, I think few visitors do. I speak online with Americans and we are always coming across cultural differences and words that are differently used. Its fascinating and shows that we are different culturally. While we speak the same language and have many of the same ethics and habits, we are naturally and healthily different. Nothing wrong with it. I enjoyed your review of things that surprised you and puzzled you. I am sure it would be the same for UK people visiting the US for longer visits. thanks for an entertaining time watching this video. Subscribed :)
As a Brit we went to live abroad & leaving the UK with our dog was super stressful & if we'd of know that going out via France would of been much easier for the dog. Coming back we flew him back via France and at a fraction of the price! Glad you had a great time in the UK & enjoy the rest of your onward journey. x
Bath and Chester are two smaller cities I would recommend visiting. Both are beautiful. If you like castles North Wales is essential. Really enjoyed the vid. You come across as brilliant people.
Bath is beautiful. We'd love to spend at least a few more days there. I know we missed a lot.
Wells - Smallest city in the UK
@thomasfy4 wells is stunning.
I'd recommend getting a Youth Hostel Association (YHA) pass. They accept all ages, it generally costs £15 per year however the membership can be used internationally. You automatically get a 10% discount on every booking. The hostels are cheap, cheerful, normally dog friendly. It's a budget friendly option even in Summer. I've done a few. Malham Tarn on the Yorkshire Dales is a personal favourite. Some provide cooked meals however there's always a kitchen/dining area with all that you need utensil wise. It's also a great way to meet interesting people.
EDIT: I should have mentioned that they are normally in rural and stunning locations, there's a ton of them in North Wales.
We've seen a lot of hostels, but we haven't stayed in one. We'll have to consider that next time.
It's a safe bet. Sharing a dorm is restrictive in some ways but I doubt you guys fuck every night? But if you do? They have privacy curtains, just keep the noise down.@@TheMagicGeekdom
Two places to definitely check out are Yorkshire Dales and Lake District. Super traditional, very picturesque and impressive fells and mountains and waterfalls. Lakes are impressive I love it there. As you say it's a beautiful place, you definitely need a car to get around. I'm currently bagging Wainwright's 52 of 214 so far.