What It's Really Like Living in London, England 🇬🇧

[@TheNewTravel]

Have you been to London? What did you Love and Hate about the city? By the way, this is my first video from Europe - big things coming in the next few weeks. Stay tuned on insta for updates: instagram.com/thenewtravel/

[@physicsbyai9407]

Yes I like London sir I can speak Finnish English (British) 101% Thai 99% Italian 99% Polish 99% Spanish 99%

[@nivelcourbiche6140]

you're a racist

[@esthellakomerl8084]

Yup. The diversity of it. You can buy all kinds of food - best, thing, is halal food! The coffee shops, the book shops, the shopping centres, Romford centre at Xmas time, the train services, etc etc What I don't like - crime rate and some streets are too messy

[@fugitive88888]

Haha so true

[@patsanters2741]

Visited London to stay for a holiday - Vacation to my cousins and being from Scotland i found local people the most ignorant people within whole of UK ..went for 2 weeks and stayed 2 nights went back to Scotland and would never go back to London again very ignorant and infriendly .

[@Jemzedmusic]

That 90 year old man seemed more clear headed than most 60 year olds haha

[@benmacdui9328]

And boring

[@RosalitaComeOut]

So impressive. Cool guy.

[@patkearney9320]

Damn he's sharp regards Eire32

[@steveburke7675]

@@benmacdui9328 I'm sure you're so interesting.

[@sarelito9202]

Than most of people!

[@dmdm7690]

Wow there's no way the 90 year old gentleman looks that old! More like in his 60's. Well done to him!

[@ping7979]

He looked incredible for 90 ! Can't be many 90 year olds heading into the centre of London on their own for a day out.

[@burlhorse61]

plus he's on social media as well

[@VV-li1zn]

He looks great! He is a walking history, a witness of many events. Would be great to interview him

[@diegooropeza1]

Certainly not 60’s but definitely mid 70’s but yeah he looks great for his age.

[@the_local_bigamist]

Yeah because he doesn't actually live in London. People who quote that nonsense old line "He who tires of London tires of life" are usually old folks like this who have moved way out to places like Devon, where you can have a much finer quality of life. Most people retire out of London due to the fact that it is a very difficult place to be at any age, but especially as an older person.

[@kc4276]

Bro that 90 year old man looks GREAT for his age!

[@nikkioshea4139]

Didn't he just.

[@emmaphilo4049]

He looks 20 years younger.

[@JohnSmith-sm7ez]

Areas of London have the best life expectancies in Europe . Camden 93.8 average.

[@LabRat6619]

But very miserable with it.

[@1970karenleah]

I'd guess he was 20 years younger . Wow

[@princepeterwolf]

I'd love to watch a whole video with the 90 year old talking about his life, he had such a wonderful calming voice

[@felixraphael9690]

As a Londoner born and bred I love the culture , history , architecture and food but I hate the sheer expense of living here aswell as how busy and urban it can get

[@amr5388]

londons density is like half of new york or paris and other smaller european cities, my friend from austria described living in zone 2 as 'rural' haha, the COST tho, the wages just aren't enough

[@felixraphael9690]

Believe me, zone 2 is hardly rural still pretty dense with plenty of apartment blocks. Unlike Paris though there are quite a few nice houses in the inner city ( but all ridiculously expensive)

[@stn7172]

Agree Londonstan is great

[@mikemccaine4229]

what about all the blacks?

[@mikemccaine4229]

@Matías Tacaliti Londons fucked mate. Like the rest of the country

[@Little_Sidhe]

I can't believe he found an indigenous Londoner, keep that man safe at all costs.

[@omiluna7362]

Which Minute? SHARE

[@adoudouohndjankoum7025]

😀😀😀😀😀

[@hk1678]

wtf is wrong with u

[@propagandaisnottrue2121]

The sheer stupidity...

[@nikkioshea4139]

Lol

[@andrewberry8701]

If you have money, London is one of the most vibrant cities to visit in the world. The amount of things to do, eat, drink, visit are intoxicating. If you have no money, you feel lost, alone, unsupported, forgotten through the cosmopolitan, wealthy, and fast haze.

[@dagmarvandoren9364]

Berlin before the war too.....nothing the same anymore thats life

[@andrewberry8701]

@@dagmarvandoren9364 Cities are a tale of two halves; the rich and the poor. I would rather be poor in a town than a city as a smaller community can still maintain inclusivity. London is a magic city, but it an amusement park rather than somewhere people live in any functional sense.

[@BillyBanter100]

Money makes anywhere tolerable.

[@imachunt653]

if you have a wallet,phone and a watch. you get culturally enriched at knife point, Then stabbed,

[@missbohochic751]

Yes true London requires lot of money just only to survive ! It cost at least 1400 pounds to survive in London whether in a hostel or in a sharing it means just for a roof above your head an oyster and for food

[@driversseat1707]

Wow! The 90 year old man looks great and loves his city.

[@emmaphilo4049]

Well he left and lives in Devon now...

[@mrvehi]

The girl at 7:50 has such a beautiful voice, it just melts you. It so soothing, I could listen to her talk for hours. Also the 90 year old dude is such an inspiration, he's keeping up with the world and being positive.

[@krishnaprassad4232]

Really loved the 90 year old gentleman's assessment...very energetic and encouraging

[@ashome13]

That 90 year old man who mentioned that quote about “If you are tired of London, you are tired of Life”, that quote was from Samuel Johnson, the author of the first dictionary.

[@raquelgeneve]

How nice !!!Thank you!

[@shabbos-goy9407]

A man tired of London is a man who tired of a communist 3rd world $hit hole.

[@Niko5black]

It was Oscar Wilde not Johson.

[@sarac.3259]

@@Niko5black No. Wrong.

[@ginalolli3477]

"Why, Sir, you find no man, at all intellectual, who is willing to leave London. No, Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford." - Samuel Johnson

[@francinesicard464]

I first came to London in 1969 as a student and fell in love with this city. I thought I had landed on another planet and enjoyed every minute of my stay. Many times over the years, I came back for short visits of one or two weeks. In 2020 my daughter was transferred to London so I am now coming regularly to see her and my grandsons. Over time, London has naturally changed but has also lost some of its charms. I can say that the traffic isn't worse than in some other European cities. Living in a European country with one of the highest costs of living, what shocked me was the outrageous property prices considering the current state of the UK economy and the state of the London tube. I try to avoid it when I can. However, I still love this city.

[@Overkill2008]

Lost some of its charm? It’s lost everything

[@RubenDan-sx4yp]

Hello Francinesi, how are you doing today.

[@jamescorbett5729]

London is great if you live in a nice area and have plenty of disposable income. For most people, the reality is a house share in your 30s and just about enough money for bare essentials. You end up staying local and not going to museums or doing other social/cultural things.

[@SergioSilva-fp2jp]

Excessive immigration and tourism are not compatible with progress and quality of life.

[@gardengeek3041]

I've visited London the poor way and, 2 years later the posh way. Both times the city and its lovable people swept me off my feet! It was my first encounters with the realities & extremes of the class system. It didn't seem to matter what their circumstances, all Londoners have a way of taking visitors under their wing.

[@chrispnw2547]

House sharing becoming more of the norm is depressing. If you can't afford your own place it is likely you can't pay taxes to support the massive infrastructure in Great Britain. Tories are doing everything in their power to allow the wealthy to pay as few taxes as possible. The result will ultimately an erosion of the quality of life.

[@daneelolivaw602]

James Corbett Why wouldn't you go to museums They are FREE.

[@jamescorbett5729]

@@daneelolivaw602 True, but trains and buses aren’t. Days out cost money. Also hard when you work six days a week and have to do chores on your day off.

[@amesakurako1]

I’ve been living in London for over 20 years. I still love it but for very different reasons than back in the days. South of the river used to be so raw and full of life, but now places like Peckham, Southwark, Brixton and Camden are so gentrified and commercialised they’ve lost their original appeal. You can still have a great time strolling around, but it’s very costly to just have a coffee or brunch out! That’s why the locals all have their fav hidden gem secrets that they won’t share with anyone in case it appears on a travel blog and the spark will be lost forever!

[@africantraveler7004]

Camden is North of the river and still incredibly raw compared to adjacent neighbourhoods

[@Overkill2008]

Big up lewisham

[@mahamahi2787]

I need online job in London please help me

[@steviemt1]

I was born in London and still live in London,I absolutely love and adore this city

[@wulfsorenson8859]

Yeah but the rents and house prices have come completely insane

[@sophiaisabelle027]

These people have some really great insights. We all hope to see more content like this. Keep up the good work.

[@TheNewTravel]

Thanks Sophia!

[@GreenToast01]

@Krishna patel I don't think anyone cares. Grit your teeth and stop whining

[@NatalieLawrence]

Born and raised Londoner here. If more people are going to do these videos, get out of Zone 1, London is a massive city, there’s a lot to see outside of the usual places and you’re more likely to find actual Londoners (we do exist!)

[@kashd4668]

Yep! Like Richmond, Twickenham, Teddington, Kingston, Hampton.

[@benitolazio8193]

Go further and you'll find actual indigenous English people ...they do exist!

[@danp8241]

@@kashd4668 why not tower hamlets... acton perhaps or maybe ealing...

[@fgcpeak9591]

@@benitolazio8193 Found the racist... Just shut up bro

[@HonestMan112]

@@kashd4668 Dont just stay in the posh areas, you wont get normal londoners' insights from those parts

[@JuanGomez-ss4lc]

I ran into some Canadian tourists here in Jakarta, I'm American. I can't help to notice how kind and open they are. It's so easy to keep a conversation with them. With fellow ameircans, a bit more introverted and afraid to talk to one other. Good vibes from Canadians.

[@Plysdyret1]

I have just been to London on a holiday, and I love everything about the city! The noises, the atmosphere, the people, who come in many shapes and sizes, the old, quirky buildings, not to forget the abandoned ones, the small shops, the markets, the things you can buy, the planes flying over your head, the chocolate (I love chocolate), the restaurants, the tube, the hotels, the parks, the long walks I take on the dark evenings, just to soak up the ambience, the sounds, the sights and the not so clean air...

[@DM-lm5lw]

The people killing each other,the people stealing watches,cars,wallets,gay people, stupid people,their accent.

[@mml1426]

London is pretty overrated compared to New York or Tokyo

[@eunicef1]

He looks great for 90!

[@mik7652]

I was in London over the summer. I love this beautiful city and you can literally walk everywhere. I can’t wait to go back next year

[@HonestMan112]

You cant walk anywhere. London is huge and it takes hours to walk from north to south

[@francelibre26]

​@@HonestMan112eh bien Londres est grand on peut marcher partout. Faut pas dire n'importe quoi.

[@johnwright9372]

I lived in London 1978 to 1982. Loved the parks, Kew Gardens, selected pubs with good beer, football matches, Portobello Road Market, the Temple where I studied, the Museums, Cathedrals, old buildings and the buzz. Expensive then but nothing like now.

[@Jay-lr3me]

That 90 year old man is very sharp and also pretty positive. Good for him. London is a great place, as long as you have the money. The music, history, architecture, food, diversity.. But yeah its expensive.

[@mishlen4325]

I lived in London for 10 years, from absolutely poor student to a skilled professional. It's a wonderful place if you're young, ambitious and aren't looking for a very comfortable life! Crazy parties, insane networking opportunities especially early in your career, and so many things to see and try out. My absolute favourite is the walk along the canals - hard to count the number of girls I took on dates from King's Cross walking towards Stratford... so many nice parks and quiet bars along the route. And weather isn't nearly as bad as people rumour it to be. The flipside of all this is absolute trash housing for very large amounts of money. It's a common thing for people like skilled engineers to rent a room if they're single, as renting even a shitty 1 bedroom flat in zone 4 will eat up half of your salary. The "petty" crime levels are insane, every little thing you leave unattended (even if it's chained to the ground) will get nicked! Europe has so many much nicer places, but very few have that boiling energy of London which is not for everybody.

[@jjr1728]

We lived in nw1 when my dad was in banking for bnp Paribas on the same road as the bank. It was great as he was 1 min walk away but bad because even in nw1 there was ebonics being spoken by youth and road man degenerates once in a while walking past. They should be put in walled off areas away from humanity

[@reynalda5211]

wait what? you walk from king's cross to stratford?

[@reuberndoesthingsthathemig1025]

Shitol init pal

[@reuberndoesthingsthathemig1025]

@@prajvalrao4871 shitol

[@reuberndoesthingsthathemig1025]

@@prajvalrao4871 shitol full of immigrants that made it a shitol

[@broddablack5290]

I’m from Toronto too and been here for over 25 years and love it! I do miss Toronto at times but London is home now!

[@nawalppeppe9782]

Ohh I like Toronto how can I move am from 🇸🇴somalia😭😭😭😭😭😭🫂

[@nawalppeppe9782]

@Richard Schiffman what

[@liamharaldson2095]

@@nawalppeppe9782 Don't come, we don't want your kind here.

[@effectosis742]

I have been few times in London and in few cities in Scotland . I really enjoy the freshness of air in UK , even in big cities . I can go to UK knowing that it will rain whole week and still enjoy it... unlike with other countries .

[@celiaartemis5485]

What a lovely gentleman Michael, God bless him

[@Finggy]

Born and bought up in the east end of London and I love it, many different people from all around the world, different food culture, busy. Love it

[@nuyt6]

@cloudzifydirty english racist

[@mohammaddastageer6950]

I have never visited London but have always been a fan of the Architucture and History.

[@worldofnuance]

I love that guy who took a photo of you after you interviewed him.

[@MariaMarquez-ok4hf]

This was great! Loved the different types and ages of the people you interviewed. I’m glad you chose London. 💕

[@TheNewTravel]

Thanks Maria!

[@raquelgeneve]

8:17 her voice is amazingly lovely!!!

[@couupakb9669]

Not as loud and annoying like the American version

[@johnhemphill1938]

Love this video, long life to Michael Becket whose is 92, may God give him many more good years.

[@nestorjrabalos1998]

London is great, just like most capital cities, there’s always something to do. As someone who likes roaming around shops after work, London is the place to be as shops in other UK cities are closed after office hours (e.g. 6 pm). However rent in London is pathetic.

[@patsanters2741]

As many said ok if you have the luxury of having money all the time ..but even with much money London id never venture inside ..I much prefer the country side with fresh air to breath in and not breath in the fumes of London air for sure ..No much prefer clean air and tranquil with great surroundings with Lochs and Mountains🚵 of the best scenery UK has to offer.. And thats in Bonnie Scotland in which wins honds doon folks ☝

[@Overkill2008]

Blame the immigrants for higher taxes

[@dojocho1894]

I have been to London few times..I'm a older American The thing I loved about london was the old school people the 90yo gentleman you talked too is the last of them...sadly.

[@thelink4492]

York is better York is real England not that garbage of a city that is London York is an ancient city to

[@datingandlifeadvicechannel7534]

Agreed

[@Devin7Eleven]

@@Takeawayinataxi London is a shithole. It's not even British, it's an extension of India/Pakistan. No thanks. When I go to the UK I want to meet the people descended from the people whose namesake is the country's.

[@Zlervo]

I concur.

[@dominicjohnson310]

The elderly lady at the beginning was so adorable ☺️ and endearing, I would want to talk to her.

[@AndrzejLondyn]

I'm a disabled person. I've been 5 times attacked and robbed in London. When I write who robbed me, they labeled me a racist and threaten with a law sanctions. Only once I got a letter from the Police with a phone number to a psychologist from the victim line...

[@AtPeace555]

I am also disabled, I was thinking of moving to London for my further studies. This is very sad to hear that something like this is happening there.

[@benitolazio8193]

English bottom of the pile in London.

[@soavemusica]

God bless you. Sorry to see London gone. Sad.

[@Carltonwanks]

I'm Pakistani And have lived here for nearly 40 years,I hate it, people Are so aggressive and Sad,I can't Walk down The local high street without at least 5 people giving me stares for no reason, The exact same thing happens on the train, I don't have a beard, am not religious ,so I don't know what These people's problem Is, I have visited Scotland, Dublin And oxford and never had This problem, only miserable London Yesterday I was eating alone in. Restaurant And This woman was begging for money,I ignored her And three stranger's said I was rude, unbelievable

[@LabRat6619]

London is now a third world civilization. Don't let the shiney building fool you. It's only safe for those that do the robbing.

[@sarahbennett9820]

I was born in london and lived there for 46 years. I love how London is ever changing. So many new things to do and see, places to eat etc. and the Underground which is just a magnificently easy way to travel. That man on the video was right, it was Dr Johnson who said "If you're tired of London, you're tired of life". There are two things i don't like 1) How expensive it is to live there (why i no longer live there) and 2) The negative opinions of London by people who have never lived there.

[@jonlen100]

Then he said he lives in Devon.

[@berty1422]

Pretty much short sighted. comments Negative opinions from people who never lived there? Maybe they are accurate opinions not based on prejudice? I lived in the East end, and that changed drastically over 20 years as the Docklands Regeneration forced a lot of the older residents out. Getting around is cheap and easy and there is always something on no matter what day of the week. But you need a very good occupation to live in the city, much like any other metropolis it is expensive.

[@wazza8610]

The Portuguese lady, her English accent was beautiful. I love her voice i could listen to her all day.

[@mediastarguest]

I'm a Londoner who left for sunnier shores 23 years ago. What I miss about London are the low living costs, the ease of parking, the friendliness and compassion of the inhabitants, the clean, fragrant air and the hue of that stimulating, go-for-it perpetual dark cloud cover that lifts and animates the human spirit.

[@davedogge2280]

LOL I left for Spain in 2013 I had enough after seen the 2011 London Riots, deserted streets and shops closed at 4pm due to this. Rubbish and indifferent people everywhere living right next to each other. I'm done with living in apartments, I want my own detached house away from neighbours etc. And people in offices, the worst, I've in worked young trendy companies in Soho with me as a 20 year old and investment banks and all trash people, no-one really wants to be there. Snobs and thugs and who cares. I remember when I was younger, almost got killed because neighbours left a candle burning on top of a TV set in Camden Town I was the only one on that floor that night, woke up to what I thought to be a domestic disbute outside in the corridor and it was a woman fire officer axing down doors, I jumped out the window (it was a low ground window) with smoke inhalation and the two miscreants that had returned clubbing were outside with the fire engines laughing at me - like I said trash people.

[@FreshGrey-pm4vw]

I would love to see something similar in edinburgh, amsterdam, and prague.

[@selkarogers7662]

I have questions for the Canadian girl. How do you prefer Toronto weather? People literally die from our crazy weather all the time. We cower before the elements for what feels like 300 days of the year. Our lives are spent just trying to survive the weather which is why we are always talking about the weather. Also Torontonians know better than to drive anywhere, most of us have never been behind the wheel of a car. I feel like this woman is just telling people she's from Toronto because it's one of 3 Canadian cities non Canadians have heard of and Toronto is closest to where she lived.

[@Camille_Anderson]

i love Canada !! Ontario us amazing and we have a lot of family over there. lovely people too!!

[@oiseau_libre]

LOL, so true...😂🤣

[@luvvreni]

i’m from america and i’m surprised to read that people from toronto don’t drive much. i’m assuming you guys have great public transportation?

[@tammy6085]

I laughed when she suggested that Toronto is cheaper. I really doubt that.

[@swicheroo1]

As a foreign tourist: I enjoyed the many public green spaces in London. I liked that the nice department stores have basements that function as fine supermarkets. And I enjoy the traditional pubs, with the overstuffed furniture. I liked the strawberries that are delicious and labeled with very specific origins. I don't think I could live there. But it's a great place to visit. My niece will be studying at the London School of Economics. She caught the bug when she took classes at Oxford!

[@greeceundiscovered9670]

Too bad that the English are being replaced

[@meggtokyodelicious]

Come to Tokyo. All department store basement floors are high end supermarkets. Sometimes 2basement floors are all food.

[@lindai6988]

@@greeceundiscovered9670 ’Britain’s not racist’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/gafLlYCPqp53rck

[@chloereed2434]

@@greeceundiscovered9670 same with white brits in the media, sad how others see it but either dont care or get off on it

[@LILLYB8328]

I'm American living in London. This place is heaven compared to back home. Love London ❤

[@mibomhandsome6729]

Your insta please

[@stringy6200]

@@mibomhandsome6729down bad

[@tatini7591]

to be honest I don't think London has anything more to offer than other big cities, I think for families it's even more difficult, because paying for a good education, courses or doctors is extremely expensive, there aren't many options since most uses the public service that offers the basics. it must be a good city for students, those who want to learn English but with the climate and the cost of living I don't see any advantages

[@staedlerok]

Nah. As a nurse you can make good money in London. Try outside and you will die of hunger

[@tatini7591]

@@staedlerok if the average salary is around 35k /40k year, for sure the person does not go hungry but it is very different to compare with a good life, especially if you have children, you could not pay for school and health, in England they pay well for nurses compared to other countries but usually in other countries people talk directly to the doctor, this ends up devaluing the job, UK it's the opposite, to talk to the doctor is very difficult and they value nurses 😊 maybe for a nurse it's worth living in London but there are other cons that need to be seen

[@SuperLisona]

The main advantages of London are the architecture, history, nice areas consistency, education, and relative proximity to both the US and Europe, and that might help your business or employment a lot.

[@user-bi8ko7kc6h]

I live in North London and my brother is working in zone 1. The salary is slightly higher than people working in general towns rather than big cities but not enough to live in inner London. Majority of my brother’s colleagues are living in outer London, spend hrs to travel everyday.

[@TheGwimWeaper]

The 90 year old looks fantastic! The diversity that once made the city tick is now killing it.

[@fatboyRAY24]

Diversity is always the scapegoat. I’m this diverse group of people are also the ones who voted for Brexit.

[@broddablack5290]

Omg! The bank of Montreal. I’m from Canada, and worked for them for six months when I was 21. I can’t believe that guy is 90. He looks fabulous

[@ricksavi73]

I love your videos! I'm using it a lot in my classes (i teach English) because it contains a great variety of accents and colloquial, natural expressions

[@anecobb]

You need to go to Amsterdam! Amsterdam is amazing! I am Danish - used to live in Copenhagen (most people love it, I borderline hated it there) I am half English, so have spent summers in London (Love London) My Fiancé is from Ottawa, so have spent time in Ottawa...he took me to Toronto (loved Toronto) I am currently in Denmark (unfortunately not close to Copenhagen, if you are going there, as we have an airbnb flat you could stay in here) But you should go to Copenhagen too, tourists seem to like it there... for reasons unbeknownst to me ;-)

[@elbruhmomentonumerodos9227]

Hvad kunne du ikke lide ved København?

[@anecobb]

@@elbruhmomentonumerodos9227 Jeg kan nok ikke sætte min finger på én bestemt ting, jeg følte mig bare aldrig hjemme. Selvom London fx er mange gange større end KBH, har jeg altid syntes at London er enormt hyggelig, og spændende - jeg fik aldrig den følelse i KBH, og følte at det var en lidt mere "kold" by. Men omvendt, så boede min søster i KBH i flere år, og selvom hun voksede op i Kolding, boede i Ålborg i nogle år, og nu bor i England, så anser hun stadig KBH som værende "hjemme" hun elskede KBH. Da jeg var i Amsterdam og Toronto, fik jeg straks den samme følelse som med London, at jeg følte mig hjemme, og "her kunne jeg godt bo" dén følelse fik jeg aldrig med KBH, selvom jeg boede der længe. Der er intet galt med KBH, byen er bare ikke for mig :)

[@elbruhmomentonumerodos9227]

@@anecobb Hmm interresant. Tak fordi du ville dele dit synspunkt med mig, hav en god dag :)

[@scream4depp]

in your opinion which country is most expensive for a tourist? Amsterdam - london - copenhagen

[@anecobb]

@@scream4depp I think it depends what you want to do as a tourist... Denmark is a really expensive country in general, and compared to London, it is a lot more expensive when you go out in regards to food and drink for example. I don´t think there is a massive difference between the two with the "touristy stuff" - that is pretty expensive both places. Both cities have good public transport, although - as a foreigner, I would say, that it is easier to figure out how to do it in London, with the tube... as CPH mainly uses buses, and it might be confusing to a person that is not a native speaker to navigate thát....compared to how it is set up in London. I will be honest and say, that we only spent 3 days in Amsterdam, and we did not do any of the touristy stuff, as we were so in love with the city itself, that we spent the whole time walking round the canals, and soaking up the atmosphere. We drove there, which was a mistake... parking is very hard to find, and it is very expensive. I would say...if you want to go there... rent a bike (everybody rides bikes) or walk. I don´t fully remember if the food and drink prices were closer to London or CPH, but the hotel was quite pricy, as we decided to stay in the middle of the city for convenience.

[@ormsk954]

I lived and worked in Central London during the 80s and 90s. Back then it felt like the exciting British cosmopolitan city that it was. Now sadly it no longer feels British. It has very little connection to the rest of Britain or even most of England. So foreign is it to many of us English folk now, I feel more at home in Paris, Rome and Madrid which are easier and cheaper to visit than foreign owned out of the way London.

[@JamesDeemons]

You're right, I hate London now, hardly visited in the last 2 decades, what a shit hole it has become

[@mimi1o8]

I was there from 186 to the very end of the year 2000 . I visited in 2017 and it wasn’t as attractive as it was decades ago. Gentrification doesn’t make things more attractive in my view.

[@The-Great-Brindian]

It's interesting to hear your perspective on how London has changed since the 80s and 90s. The city has indeed undergone significant transformations over the years, becoming more diverse and cosmopolitan. While some may argue that this has led to a perceived loss of its British identity, it's important to consider the broader context and benefits that come with a diverse and globalized city. London's evolution into a multicultural hub has brought numerous advantages, including a vibrant arts and cultural scene, a wide range of international cuisine, and increased opportunities for global connections and business partnerships. This internationalization has also attracted a diverse pool of talent, contributing to its position as a leading global financial center. However, it's essential to remember that London's character is shaped by its historical heritage and rich cultural tapestry, which includes both British and international influences. While it may feel different from how it was decades ago, this evolution has made London an even more dynamic and inclusive city. Regarding your comment about feeling more at home in Paris, Rome, and Madrid, it's worth noting that each city has its own unique charm and cultural identity. The perception of feeling more at home in these cities might be influenced by various factors such as personal preferences, familiarity, or individual experiences. It could be valuable to explore the reasons behind your sentiment and consider whether there might be opportunities to reconnect with the aspects of London that you once cherished. Perhaps engaging with local communities, exploring new neighborhoods, or seeking out events and activities that align with your interests could help rekindle a sense of belonging and connection. Ultimately, cities are constantly evolving entities, shaped by a multitude of factors. While change can be challenging, it also brings new opportunities for growth and diversity. Reflecting on these changes can lead to a deeper understanding of how our perceptions are influenced and can open up possibilities for embracing the positive aspects of London's transformation.

[@is17a985]

Bigot.

[@stanleyt.7930]

Actually crime levels are lower than their peak in the 1990s. London is a wonderful city, but whether you rent of buy, housing is horrendously expensive

[@lmusima3275]

Born and raised in south west London. I like the history that goes back to ancient times with the Roman Empire. The amount of places to visit like museums, galleries, libraries, cafes, high street shops. London is a very huge city, it’s bigger than people think. The thing I dislike is rush hour overcrowded scenes. During January sales in central London could become so jam packed with tonnes of people. I don’t like it 😂

[@C--A]

Yeah people don't realise how big London actually is. Just for context London is almost twice as big as New York City 🗽

[@skabbymuff111]

@@C--A The size of London is insane, lived here for over 40yrs, and very well traveled in the city, have lived all over it, central, outer, east, north, south and west, yet still know very well only a relatively small area in SW where I grew up. To this day every now and again I hear a town name supposedly in London and I am like 'what, not heard that one!?' Over 600 individual towns make up this megacity.

[@skabbymuff111]

@MarvelMadness2003 wtf

[@rafaelfonsecaportugal]

Portugal is a great country to live in Europe. Amazing climate, food, education and health system. You can get the NHR/D7 visa which is easy to obtain. You can also get a mortgage in Portugal, avoiding the current abusive rents, with only 20% or 30% downpayment showing your 1040F, paystubs and credit score. Remember to maintain your job until signing the deed here in Europe (process can he done entirely remotely using a local lawyer) then you are free to leave rhe US! If you want to retire on the next 5 to 10 years you can buy now and rent the property until you come. Happy Easter!

[@johanrijhkelaar3627]

Arrived in London in late 2017 from Portugal, and it was the best decision I’ve made and which I’d done it sooner to be honest, my life improved professionally, financially and in my relationship to, there’s so much to do in here, lots of diversity and cool places to visit, one downgrade is the traffic it’s jammed but that’s expected as there’s millions of people on it, for me the best city in the world ❤️

[@semiacoustic2017]

Lived in London for over 30 years, still do, witnessing its decline on a daily basis, dirty, expensive, crime ridden, if I won the lottery tonight, would be on the first plane out of the UK.

[@Zlervo]

Same here.

[@mattymc6802]

Used to love going into the city but it doesn't feel the same anymore and the violence is everywhere now so i can't bring my kids there unfortunately

[@maryrosed8475]

Great video. Years since I have been to London. Will have to make a trip again!

[@Nonna-Madonna]

Cool video👍 the 90yo man is very clear and pleasant to listen to

[@paulpep1590]

Great video! I was born and brought up in London. You could make another 10 videos about this City and get completely different views every time. Every one of them would be just as interesting to watch. A few other European suggestions would be Dublin, Ireland, where my parents are from, Cork, also in Ireland, 😊near where my brother lives. Athens, where my sister in law lives and Milan, where I visited only last week. I am sure that will keep you busy for a while! No doubt you will have some amazing experiences on route! Keep posting the videos. They are a fascinating watch. Best wishes on your travels. Looking forward to the next upload.

[@gardengeek3041]

Totally agree with all your recommended destinations. And, even about doing 10 more such videos just in London. It certainly swept me off my feet each time I stopped. The stories I could tell...

[@jaimejan8674]

I am London born and bred and I never want to leave London. Best city ever in my books. I have travelled all over the world and every time after a few days abroad, I find myself feeling homesick. There is so much to do at all times - from arts, theatre, life drawing, classical concerts, comedy shows, going to a driving range etc. Yes, it is expensive and living standards have declined but that is happening everywhere. People love to talk about things that were better decades ago but again that is also true of most places in the world - life is becoming more expensive. The world was a less chaotic place 20+ years ago. Technology (esp social media & internet) has just made life much more intense and crazy. I think how much you love a city has a lot to do with whether you struggle or not and I think most of those who dislike London are usually people who struggle here - either socially and/or financially (yes, it IS super expensive).

[@Anticommunism99]

for me london is in top 5 worst cities to live in Europe

[@tonytiger8248]

If I visit what area should I get a hotel that’s reasonable

[@leyou5234]

True. Recently I have traveled to Spain, after 2 days , I miss London, I have got kind of home sick, I don’t know why. Of course I like Spain . I like london , only problem is weather ….

[@Devin7Eleven]

London is a shithole to live in if you're a native European.

[@allistairneil8968]

Ol' Mike is an inspiration!

[@charliekane135]

I love how the older lady in the coloured jacket told you stuff you didn't need to know.

[@Saduint]

It's amazing how boring the answers are. No one mentioned the beauty, the atmosphere of this city. By the way, London has gorgeous old architecture. And not even considering cathedrals and other pompous places. Even the ordinary houses, with gardens around them, are very cute. And in the morning, when there are few people, the city even sounds special.

[@jimboy419]

I like the buildings and the streets and squares, and the buildings are in all different styles but they blend together. It's different from Paris where the buildings are mostly the same style.

[@azdbuk]

Born there, but raised in US. Before I die, I have to get to know London better.

[@datingandlifeadvicechannel7534]

You don’t want to know it’s mostly like a middle eastern city filled with racist that dislike Americans I know I live here in london

[@azdbuk]

@@datingandlifeadvicechannel7534 lol....that is pretty much straight to the point ! I'll take that under advisement.

[@toolate9494]

It's not the fabulous London it was, now full of Somalian gangs, Eastern Europeans and mu slimes from all over the globe.

[@azdbuk]

@@toolate9494 damn, presiding opinion it seems....thnx.

[@chloereed2434]

That's kinda the problem everyone wants to be here so British people are forced out

[@FutureKnut]

0:40 I hope I have energy like this woman when I reach old age, she's hilarious XD

[@makaylahollywood3677]

The 90 year old man looks amzing- i think London is keeping him young.

[@Thesavageeye]

I love everything about London. I used to live in Islington, and study in Holborn. Beautiful memories, WONDERFUL time in my life I was 23 ‼️❤️ 🇬🇧

[@veganc5028]

I'm from Canada and I went to London for a two week trip. I couldn't believe how many people were there. Walking in the streets was crazy with people everywhere and you could barely move. Also, I hated that there were no garbage cans anywhere in the city. I couldn't wait to get back home

[@northernking2604]

Lived there twenty years ago. Very expensive. People are very stressed and tense.

[@faa923]

The pollution might be the worst thing for me. You can actually smell it and feel it if you come from somewhere that doesn't have those levels of air pollution. Great city overall :)

[@miamijim5964]

I was born in London and I lived in London up until 2003, for me London was a perfect place I made a career in my 20s at HMV on Oxford Street (worked around the country for a few years from 94 to 98 but returned to London in 98 to 03), London allowed me to push myself, as a club promotor, DJ, London allowed me to discover who I really was and what I really wanted from life... but London also broke me... or I broke myself because London enabled my addictions.... but London will always be the city I love... I returned last Summer to Visit friends, it was so nice to see people in various parts of London, I still feel linked to the city even though I now live thousands of miles away in a very different environment indeed.

[@benlotus2703]

Cheese

[@miamijim5964]

@@benlotus2703 yes I live surrounded by cheese.

[@juliomarcus]

I’m from Rio de Janeiro and I used to live in London, from 2012 to 2017. This last guy interviewed said exactly what I think about. London is a vibrant city and there is always sth to do. But I’m afraid crime is rising. Frequently I hear from friends in London, read on newspapers or watch on telly some story about someone else stabbed, burgled or robbed in the capital. I’d been robbed a couple of times in London, for example, and never in my hometown, instead of the bad reputation that Rio itself has. My Brazilian friends don’t believe on me. 😅🤦🏻‍♂️

[@birtlee2078]

Proper Londoners hate the decline of the city!! It’s decline is staggering - knife crime is totally out of control!

[@raymondscott906]

ive been here since 1999. im originally from northumberland. there is always plenty of work. ive made a lot of friends here. takes a lot more effort to get chatting to people than back home. there is a lot of crime but that's in most major cities in the world. major downside is the mayor.

[@richardwills-woodward]

I love the tapestry of the urban fabric. Different architecture related to different parts of the city depending on the history, wealth, whether they were bombed more than others and so on. I love the weather, but prefer it more in the north of the UK. I love the different weather days, it creates constant renewal, different moods and feelings in the air. I hated last summer in London where it didn't rain for months and everything was brown and shrivelled, not to mention unbearable heat. To be fair, I am done with cities. The downside - crime. London (and UK ) has NEVER had so many violent criminals. Multiculture has been horrendous. Multiracial is fine if people integrate. Multi[culture] we needed to be very careful about, and we weren't. The result is more crime, more slum areas, poorer manners and so on. This has been a recent development in term of decades and I resent it.

[@benmacdui9328]

Tapestry of the urban fabric....🤣

[@richardwills-woodward]

@@benmacdui9328 Indeed...before others ruined it.

[@lindai6988]

’Britain’s not racist’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/gafLlYCPqp53rck

[@4403323]

I love everything about London. But I almost got mugged once the criminals realized that I was a tourist. Lucky I had heard of stories like that, I quickly got away from them.

[@Kauffman578]

What happened exactly?

[@fgcpeak9591]

Where did you "almost get mugged"? This is not a thing unless you quite literally walk into a dangerous area. And by dangerous I mean a group of gang members or something.. what a weird experience

[@4403323]

One man asked me to take a picture for him, he kept moving toward a dark alley and said that was the background that he wanted. As soon as I entered the alley, another man approached me and told me that he is a undercover police and showed me his wallet. He asked to see my passport. I had heard stories from other travelers of criminals pretending to be police to scam tourists. I believed that he was not a real police officer and his wallet was just a plain wallet. I refused to give him my passport and quickly walked away. Nothing happened after that. I guessed they tried to take my passport and then demand money if I wanted my passport back.

[@GeneralHensaleey]

Micheal What a good legend 🙏

[@tamm_mf]

The lady who mentioned the cost of living in London, she reminded me of a friend who had a scholarship to study a master degree, particularly MBA. My friend compared the cost of foods and daily grocery between London, and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Surprisingly, London is cheaper in this term and definitely the standards of living and services are even much more better then they’re in Ryadh.

[@tamm_mf]

Indeed, he went to London on 2017, simply to attain a degree on MBA otherwise he would forget about advancing on any senior cooperate management. He achieved the goal within one-year. He paid the rent, went with his wife and got their first baby. He paid for the hospital, and the college without any scholarship. This man to me is an idle, since he started his career with a bachelor degree in English language, and his sub-major is: related to English-Arabic instantaneous translation; something like those Tv and reporting language translators. Though I never saw him, I hold the highest respect toward him. Since I am a mechanical engineer, and for more then 10 yrs, I have been working in government owned cooperation, on the field of industrial technology transfer-projects. However, I never met anyone who isn’t Engineer, Science specialized or at least has a bachelor on industrial managements or information technology (IT) to work on industrial fields; and yet he had a wonderful career as a senior human resources manager , and after his attainment of master degree, he works now as a consultant on developing projects.

[@foxb77]

Crime is rising,, as is poverty in the poor and richness in the rich. As is population, as is people who don't share British values, manners or decency

[@foxb77]

@MarvelMadness2003 'they' didn't. And black people were about before slavery.

[@chloereed2434]

Narcissism and anti social behaviour is extremely common even though we as a society pretend it isn't. Its shocking that more brits especially English arnt leaving more than they are.

[@urmum3773]

@@foxb77 If by here you mean less than 100 that were brought as servants, than yes.

[@stevewill3572]

Who ever said a melting pot is a good thing.

[@チーズ-f4n]

I was born and raised in Japan and I have been to London for trip and the thing I love about London is there are historical moods in modern city.The other side is the people are not as good as Japaneae people.After all I would like to go London if I got a opportunity.

[@chuck1804]

2:50 I can't believe this man is 90 years old!

[@grantbangkok]

I hope I'm like that old boy when I get to 90!

[@robert3987]

Me too.

[@MarriedToTheKGB]

Michael Beckett was a sharp guy for 90

[@SerG-ez2po]

The last lad had the guts to point out the elephant in the room everyone was (apparently) too scared to point out. Every day someone gets kniphed in London. It's getting worse and worse. Khan should be so proud of his achievements

[@Little_Sidhe]

London needs kicking into the sea at this point

[@datingandlifeadvicechannel7534]

Agreed

[@ASLUHLUHC3]

The Tories should be proud of gutting the police, the economy, and achieving little else during their 12 years of governance.

[@yuyukawa9104]

That's what happens when there's a lot of people.

[@7773-i1u]

I have only visited London from overseas. I love the history and the vibe of the city. I disliked how crowded it can get in places. Overall one of my favourite cities.

[@peterminshull990]

I found London a great place to work, a great place to do business and a great place to make my fortune. But having done all that - and, just as others have done before me - I left to live what's left of a life elsewhere at a cheaper and slower pace.

[@pennystewart7728]

London is a wonderful city, there is so much to see and do. Also there is so much history. The only down side to London is the traffic I think. Public transport is good and you can get anywhere. It’s so diverse which I love and i was born and still live in London

[@jjr1728]

What about the bame areas?

[@ileanaacacostaacosta1813]

I hat e when they say the word diverse stupid girl she had not aware or don't want I see the harm multiculturalism has done to her city and she likes to go to eat to those trashy places called kebabs where the food is suspect yuuk

[@francelibre26]

​@@jjr1728incompréhensible ta question. Jalousie peut-être, Français Sûrement !?

[@awalk5177]

You should make a review of Barcelona. Such a vibrant city I never saw before I lived there for 2 years for my job. It is not expensive and public transport is excellent. The only downside is the foreign pick pockets and scams which are everywhere. Dont carry a bag or a wallet and be alert, then all is fine.

[@shanon72327]

Wrong. Considering salaries in Spain, It is an expensive city, rents are high and everywhere you go it´s tourist oriented (overpriced).

[@awalk5177]

@@shanon72327 I don't think my comment about past situations was "wrong". Barcelona is popular and there is always a tendency to exploit and increase prices with supply and demand. However Barcelona is a University city, vibrant with and excellent transport system. Even the pick pockets are attracted to the place.

[@andiidoode]

It didn't take long for "the war" to be mentioned 😂, I loved the couple from France🥰

[@ekesandras1481]

unfortunately we have reached a point in history where we again have to ask "which war?".

[@jaywill2697]

That grandma was so sweet

[@glennhopkins2643]

London, England today is like living in North Africa. This is very sad indeed.

[@adribabi40]

My favorite is the 90year Oldman

[@soniafell8267]

Iam nearly 68 years old and I never thought I would hate my country like I do now .if I was younger I would leave. When I die I don't even want to come back as a ghost. Look at London when you take the heart of a country the rest falls like skittles. Lookat us .

[@greeceundiscovered9670]

It’s sad, I feel your pain all we can do is educate people on what this great city used to be like.

[@lisaharrison8754]

Sad times thank you for sharing your thoughts cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@Finggy]

Feel sorry for you

[@greeceundiscovered9670]

@@Finggy yes I feel shame for you, shame that you want the indigenous peoples replaced.

[@greeceundiscovered9670]

@Michelle so this is pay back?

[@torink8229]

Berlin please. Berlin is culturally Montreal’s sibling or cousin in my opinion

[@torink8229]

@@drsrsv8884 both just feel very similar out of all of the places i’ve travelled. Very alternative and free spirited cities where the culture attracts broke young creative people

[@foggycraw6758]

@@torink8229 yes Berlin and Montreal are sibling cities

[@gdok6088]

I'm not 90 years old, but I loved London when I first lived there at the age of 18 and I still love it at 65. Downsides - yeah some. Upsides - off the charts.

[@LabRat6619]

He found London "geezer ", WHAT a blast from the past.

[@anthonym3351]

I visited London enjoyed the diversity, even met one family from London

[@James-st9uu]

Wow you met one fanily from London in London thats must have been quite an experience

[@johnmendoza2021]

U enjoy being robbed?

[@edgelord2518]

Nothings beats London