American reacts to 7 Very British Things I LOVE About Living in England

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[@PLuMUK54]

The segment about the countryside made me think about my friend from Spain. He came over for a holiday with me. It was his first experience of England outside London, which had been our previous holiday. I collected him from the airport, and within minutes, we hit the countryside. He was amazed, and all he kept saying for the first twenty minutes was, "It's so green! I've never seen so much green!" (He was from Madrid and La Mancha). This was February. It was grey, it was damp, and he loved it. Over the next couple of holidays, I got used to driving with him totally silent. He sat there drinking in the scenery wherever I took him. Naturally, having grown up with all this, I was used to it, but I remember one day he asked how anyone could just regard the beauty of the English and Welsh countryside with anything other than awe. His response reopened my own eyes.

[@timhannah4]

The Green Green Grass of Home! You don't get that without a Little Rain........I Know what i prefer!

[@Jill-mh2wn]

It amazes me that the same people think it always rains, then marvel at the lush greenery of the countryside . The two things are related ,you know.

[@JennyAmponsah]

It’s funny how we don’t appreciate what is on our doorstep until someone points it out to us!

[@paulbranthwaite4881]

Also, if you want an old pub, visit the Royal Oak in Winchester, a pub that has claims to be the oldest in England (note the old cellar area below bar level, which you can visit), with parts maybe dating from 1002, when it was residence of Queen Emma. Yes it really dates from the 11th century and has been a pub since 1600s.

[@iainhughes8110]

I know it very well, and totally agree!😊👍

[@natashafletcher600]

Ooh! Do you know about The Notting Hill Carnival? If you come visit, you should DEFINITELY see how we celebrate every Carribean island and Carribean culture.

[@JanineCrainich-rj6sx]

I was just re-watching your Ricky & Warwick Frog video….god I love it when something “tickles your fancy” and you laugh so hard your tummy is in knots….that will also happen when you react to ‘Sinderella”……fantastic reaction as ALWAYS my lovely 🥰 x

[@adeleritchie5188]

I live not far from Chatsworth house. Definitely worth a visit. It’s Ali’s not far from Bakewell, famous for its delicious tart and pudding. Also not far away is the AMAZING tiny village of Eyam-it’s worth doing a video reaction to the brave people of this village.

[@davidmartin3947]

That Austrian girl has a far better British accent than me! But I have only been living here for 74 years......😁

[@shamaskhanewal5651]

Anyone know what happened to her? She stopped posting videos couple of years ago.

[@achloist]

@@shamaskhanewal5651Nope, I really liked Vanessa. Damn shame she stopped

[@scotmax8426]

lovely vid and another great reaction :D cheers (Y) enjoyed this.

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

Thank you 🥰🥰

[@angelawalker8615]

A great video, and a good reaction. ❤

[@stephendibnah1633]

There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing !😊

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

You said it right🥰🥰

[@malcomflibbleghast8140]

theres a pub i glastonbury dates back to approx 1400.....was used by pilgrims visitig the abbey.

[@Chris_GY1]

It is England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, Northern Ireland, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. UK goes with The King, family and The Prime Minister. All four supermarket chains in order they opened Sainsbury’s 1869, Morrisons 1899, Tescos 1919 and Asda started in 1920s but officially opened as Asda 1949.

[@TheDoctorFlay]

She's a city girl so is going to recommend cities, but as a country boy you know I'd say visit the towns and villages.

[@davidhlennon]

🎄❤ bit early but have a great time this holidays, you and all your fam. love from UK x

[@viviennerose6858]

'Learn to live in the moment' !! You will fit in very well in the UK 😊😊😊😊😊

[@foxylady1048]

I live in OXFORD so I’m not far from the Cotswolds, and let me tell you it is the most beautiful and amazing place to visit in the whole of the U.K…. Don’t miss this opportunity.

[@andrewwells3367]

Clearly, with your enthusiasm, you'll have to spend a month here in the UK. Start saving up now.

[@peterdawson7198]

Hi Xee, nice one. When you plan on coming to the U.K. you will need to stay for 6 to 12 months to do & see the things you want to, but however long you stay and what you see and who you meet, you will not be disappointed xxx 🙂

[@elizabethbennetts]

I’m from Cornwall In England, we are so laid back down here. we have a Saying here that we’ll do it dreckly which means we’re in no hurry to do things. It’s a Slower way of Life down here.

[@malsm8892]

You should try Chester a Roman town and Black and White style houses. York looks like Harry Potter films made there. Scotland and the Glen Finalal Viaduct used in Harry Potter films.

[@fionagregory9147]

I grew up in Chester. It was a very middle class existence and great.

[@malsm8892]

I can only agree about middle class what as that got to do about the History of the City remember Manchester is also a Roman City now OK not as big or old but still Roman .

[@dlongstaff1960]

I've also done the Yorkshire 3 peaks, for charity. To get a certificate you have to do it in 12 hours but you can do it in a lot less than that if you are reasonably fit.

[@jonathanocallaghan9202]

I've also done the three peaks but for a real challenge the 40 mile Lyke Wake Walk is a man killer. 40 miles including a 5000 ft ascent in 24 hrs. Take spare socks, you'll need them !!

[@SteveRGash]

Good news! Yultide starts tomorrow ( the Christians put a same length 12 day holiday ) and called it something different

[@KevinSmith-up1qo]

IMHO, I’m more a fan of the BBC TV series than the movie. D’Arcy’s home was filmed at Lyme Park in the series; much more beautiful

[@XiOjala]

Hahaha, with your accent, when you get to London, they'll think you're a Londoner with Jamaican roots. You're gonna get, "Scuse me - can you tell me how to get to the Albert Hall". If you want to get cute you'll reply, "Well man, it's like this, you gotta practice".

[@JJ-of1ir]

Just sat down today with a nice cup of tea to watch your Reaction video today. (Won't open the Christmas biscuits yet otherwise they will be gone by Christmas Eve.) Biscuit or no biscuit this was a lovely reaction again today. Thank you Island girl - especially for all the work you do to find great videos for us to watch. Take care. Love from the UK

[@AnthonyScott-n4c]

we would love to welcome when you when you visit

[@andyonions7864]

The Earl of Sandwich didn't invent sandwiches. His servants did. The Earl just took all the credit...

[@johnmcaleer7099]

The bad food reputation comes from the soldiers returning from war.ww11 At that time food was rationed and a lot of people made what they could out of what they could get😢❤

[@MichaelLamming]

World War Eleven 😂

[@johnmcaleer7099]

@MichaelLamming 😂😂😂😂

[@CharlotteBaker-q7h]

If you don’t have too long take a 12 or 14 night cruise from Southampton around Britain each day you wake up in a different city/town, for example Weymouth for Stonehenge Cork and Dublin in Ireland Belfast Glasgow Inverness Edinburgh it’s marvellous

[@davidoakes9289]

Manchester i have lived here, such a City to visit.

[@CharlotteBaker-q7h]

Manchester oh yes gods city and you get to see Manchester City FC

[@adrianboardman162]

In my honest opinion, I'd touch down at one end or the other, and then work your way Up/Down. So if you touchdown in London, work up to Birmingham, Then Manchester, Then Edinburgh and Glasgow. Doing it like that means you're cramming as much in as possible without driving up and down the country.

[@MichaelLamming]

The weather is changeable, not bad, but not good either.

[@ThornyLittleFlower]

Funnily enough, there was a discussion on local radio last week about how we British have fallen out of love with sandwiches. Apparently, sales have dropped in favour of wraps and pitta breads. Interestingly, we are now putting the exact same fillings we put into sandwiches into wraps and other breads.

[@grahvis]

Out of curiosity, I once had a fish finger wrap from a cafe. It was surprisingly good.

[@karenblackadder1183]

That's probably just the younger generation being pretentious. Same fillings at twice the price. As they grow up, they'll realise nothing beats a sarnie/butty for value for money.

[@ThornyLittleFlower]

@grahvis I make that as a snack for my kids. It is good. Looks much better too 😋

[@NumptyBumpty-w9j]

Bland food comes from the GI’s during rationing in WW2

[@enemde3025]

The Montagu family did not only invent the sandwich, their ancestor Edward Montagu suggested celebrating Guy Fawkes Day/Bonfire Night. Marks and Spencer or Waitrose are two of the most expensive supermarkets in the UK. Don't just visit CITIES outside of London ! Many towns and villages are historically blessed as well. The most popular name for a pub is THE RED LION., with over 500 of them. Or we have silly names like THE SLUG AND LETTUCE !

[@philipmason9537]

Brits are not as outgoing as Americans but once you’ve made a contact with them then we are usually helpful and friendly. But like all countries we do have our share of not so nice people too. Try to come to the UK in the summer, even though it’s more expensive, because you are so used to the sun and the heat back home.

[@karenblackadder1183]

Xee lives in Alaska, more on a par with Britain than the Carribbean.

[@ChrisShelley-v2g]

The snobby or standoffish "idea", so far as I can imagine, it's more to do with people who are a little shy and reserved, I'm not a loud person, but get me talking and I can get a little carried away. The three peeks which she mentioned about, I have done this, I love North Yorkshire, the mountains aren't the highest by any means, but fantastic to climb even for the novice, I have already booked my holiday in North Yorkshire next year, just me with my dog, she will love it, we walk several miles each day whatever the weather, when you come to the UK you have to get yourself into the north, it is stunningly beautiful and more.

[@jonscott8843]

Sorry but I can't be too impressed with a pub from the 16th Century because in my home town, Eastbourne, there's the Lamb Inn. which dates from 1180! Okay its not the oldest in the land, but 840 years old is not too bad!

[@philhallbrook7008]

We'd love to have you over here love. You already know that London isn't the UK, thats a great start. I live mainly in Portugal now, and I do miss decent beer and the countryside...

[@petergordon4525]

Nothing wrong with the Super Bock lol

[@steveroberts728]

The poor reputation of British food stems from American troops based in Britain during WW2 when there was severe rationing due incredible food shortages. Things have changed somewhat in the intervening years.

[@tedthesailor172]

I would counsel you to moderate your enthusiasms until you arrive...

[@IslandGirlzHaveFlow05XBS]

🥰

[@spursgog835]

She obviously enjoys England but that is not the UK.

[@BrianMac2601]

You've reacted to Zach and Annie before but not this one. This is why you get out of the cities and in Scotland go north. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIHQZmp5j9Z2rMUsi=DQPN6uTgZ_v-91ZJ

[@kevinwhite981]

Dear oh dear the bad food falicy is because of the food shortages during the war, the war was 80 years ago, British food is top notch. cut it out.

[@fionagregory9147]

Fallacy*

[@MaxwellMoore-d1u]

I can watch when you just react on your own. But not your mate the Laughing Hyena .You both miss so much. If you were in my Class I would have Separated you Two .

[@Enough_Is_Enough_Official]

We're full find somewhere else