101 Things this American LOVES about the UK (rapidfire!)

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[@charlestaylor9424]

I once watched a wildlife documentary with a guy paddling a canoe on a river in Africa. A chimpanzee suddenly jumped in, looked at him and jumped out. The presenter said "apparently he'll only talk to Attenborough".

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Haha, love that!

[@chrissaltmarsh6777]

Did you see that bit when a meerkatt used Attenborough'head as a lookout perch? He was utterly delighted.

[@robertkirk4387]

Lovely, I had a Girlfriend like that?

[@sarahstrong7174]

I think you would really like Dartmoor, in Devon in the springtime. Lots of lambs & foals & rocks & beautiful scenery.

[@Aengus42]

​@@robertkirk4387 What? Using your head as a lookout perch? I can see how that would be endearing!

[@jamesbeeching6138]

My favourite thing about the UK is the sense of humour!! Also I can't believe Yanks thought Hugh Laurie was an actual American!!! He is literally the most archetypal English man!! Even rowed in the University boat race!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RoyCousins]

Hugh Lawrie: the Dragon School, Eaton & Cambridge.

[@davidmartin8211]

both fry and Laurie and the Jeeves series appeared on American television.

[@MrDaiseymay]

IT'S CALLED ACTING.

[@redboyjan]

Hahahaha

[@Arltratlo]

yip, the fun the rich making fun about the poor is really funny... and the regards for their voters from the Tories is hilarious!

[@lorrainekohn6056]

You've seen more of Great Britain than many of us Brit's have seen in all the years we have lived here. By hearing views from those not born here it makes one realise that we really need to appreciate our country more!

[@grahammoore24]

You know you're much more British than you perhaps realise. Honestly it's refreshing. 👍🏻

[@lottie2525]

Profiteroles, badgers, easy tax returns, Hugh Laurie, and meal deals. Loved the total randomness of your list.😍

[@Lily_The_Pink972]

So glad you're an electric kettle convert!

[@neilburns8869]

Anything that has the Virgin name attached to it, is usually pretty good. Virgin are Sir Richard Branson's company. For 22 years ran the trains on the West Coast mainline between Glasgow Central and London Euston. The key thing about the Virgin Group is that compared to many other businesses they actually do genuinely care.

[@cavannaro1]

Ugh. 4-way stops. As a Brit on holiday in Wyoming, I hit one of these with cars simultaneously arriving at all 3 other stops. I didn’t know what to do, so floored it, closed my eyes, and waved “thanks!” furiously at the other 3 drivers. Give me a roundabout ANY day!

[@Aengus42]

Eh? No lights?

[@cavannaro1]

Nope. No lights, just 4 stop signs which I think work on a first come, first go basis. But when 4 arrive at the same time……😱😱😱😱😱

[@Aengus42]

@@cavannaro1 That's so inefficient! All that space they have too! I know, we'll put out a rumour amongst our colonial friends that traffic lights are a socialist invention to slow them down... They'll have roundabouts (oops, sorry, Freedom Circuses 😆) countrywide within a decade!

[@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042]

At a 4 way stop, the vehicle that arrives first goes. If more them one vehicle, the person on the right goes first. I have both 4 way STOPS (everyone at least stops) and traffic circles where I live. I hate using traffic circles/roundabouts. I feel safer at the stop sign because Expletive must come to a complete stop.

[@stevenclarke5606]

I have just returned from the USA driving Route 66 and in the smaller towns, I encountered these and didn’t understand what was happening, so a few go no go moments, but I found most American drivers were very forgiving. I also found out that the USA does have roundabouts

[@JohnnieAshton]

#5 ah yes the British summer, the best day of the year? Although last year I missed it, as I got stuck in a queue in the local Post Office🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

As you would. The staff were wrongly in jail.

[@vallee3140]

that made me laugh😁

[@petem2436]

Good one!

[@user-zu6ir6kj5g]

I was expecting, "parks". For me, one of the things that makes London life enjoyable are the numerous parks - both the large, and the tiny tucked away ones.

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Definitely agree on the parks, should have mentioned that!

[@kevinmoffatt]

And if you avoid the tube and walk it's fascinating to wander through hidden squares around Bond St./Piccadilly filled with Georgian buildings and shops and totally hidden from view.

[@peace-now]

I found London unfriendly. Americans are accepted there. We New Zealanders are not!

[@user-zu6ir6kj5g]

@@peace-now Dunno what to say - I'm surprised.

[@nathanfletcher7023]

id say london is the worst representation of actual england there is.

[@robinboyes9675]

The UK loves having you here too. I like your comments and views about our loverly country. I found when I hitched around America in the 70's I found your countrymen very friendly. I was there for 4 months and slept in my tent only 5 times, people always invited me to stay with them so much. I hitched from Detroit to the Grand Canyon and back via Oaklahoma. The frontier spirit still lives. I've a question for you, why don't Americans like beans on toast, are the beans differant somehow. Great list other than Lake Distric as when its worth being there, weatherwise, everyone in Britain is there. Liked your food list, it is rather large isn't it. Still you don't look fat, so carry on. Wales is also such a great place and I love the people so much we have moved to their borders.

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Thank you for watching! Wow, that's so kind that so many people invited you to stay in the US - that doesn't surprise me, we are very open with our homes as a cultural rule. American baked beans are different to UK baked beans, which is why they don't go well on toast. :)

[@davidmartin8211]

American canned beans are more likely to be savory than sweet. Also, they eat them in our on other bread products, for example cornbread.

[@Lily-Bravo]

@@GirlGoneLondonofficial Have you ever tried the beans with lightly fried onion and bacon bits stirred in?

[@davidscargil9145]

@@GirlGoneLondonofficial I worked with a guy from England,who,when He was Young,travelled across America,and the hospitality and kindness that He encountered,blew Him away.. I Love that You Love us.

[@tonylowe6770]

Someone get this girl some Yorkshire puddings, it’s 2024 and we no longer enforce the roast beef rule. They’re for roasts, she’s absolutely right.

[@Yandarval]

If Kayln is buys a Nut Roast. Which implies a veggie. Good Yorkshires are cooked in animal fats. This is likely why they were not offered.

[@tonylowe6770]

@@Yandarval can’t imagine that, because she said she asked for them but they don’t do them for that particular meat

[@nealgrimes4382]

Too right, i like a giant one filled with Chilli, don't even need a roast.

[@blackcountryme]

Beef is now expensive, and carries a security tag to prevent shoplifting. So it's chicken every Sunday, it's getting old now. Maybe pork today?

[@tonylowe6770]

@@blackcountryme it was only traditionally beef to use the dripping for cooking the yorkshires. Nowadays dripping is available from a shop. So you can have them for breakfast, lunch, snack, anything

[@tko5889]

Get to Norfolk! ..beautiful coastline, Sandringham, the Broads and the fine city of Norwich.. bootiful! Cool vid, very enjoyable

[@johnmunro4952]

You've seen more of the UK than I have and I've only lived here 48 years!!

[@michaelgillman2505]

This is the tragedy of being a native, vs someone who has lived somewhere so vast as the US. I've been to a fair amount of places but not even a Quarter of the places she says she's been and I'm twice her age and done most of my holidaying right here in blighty.

[@RoyCousins]

We were just born here. Kalyn had to work for it.

[@gladyslewis3295]

I was thinking the same and I m 66 and I've never been to Scotland or Ireland they are on my list now, however.

[@brigidsingleton1596]

If my kidneys don't fail (hopefully not!) I shall be 71 this coming August ('24) and even more than you, I've seen less of the UK than Kaylin (*apologies if misspelt*) including "off-shore" meaning I've not visited the Isle of Wight, nor the Isle of Man, nor _any_ of Scotland (or Wales) so none of its isles, nor Northern Ireland (nor even Eire, where my maternal Grandad was born😮) so, apart from obviously being able, these days, to Google pics of the islands etc...to see them, however briefly, through the very much appreciative eyes of a lady who has worked for, and gained the dual-citizenship of (her own home country) the UK, is an added joy in discovering places in my own country... And other parts of the United Kingdom. That's the _delight_. Seeing the UK through the eyes of an American who, having lived in both countries, can and does describe each, lovingly fairly, and in doing so, rejuvenates the heartfelt love for one's own country, which (due, I'd say to its present politicians and poor current state... I'll not extend the rant!!) I, at least, may have lost the fervour for recently. Kaylin* presents her views of the UK so positively, that I feel I can see it in a whole new light...and whereas there must be a few (hopefully _not_ 101 ?!) things not so nice about the UK (a lot of us 'natives' do?!) , overall, over 10 years here, just means things get evened out enough for Kaylin to want to continue living here...and not (like Connor - McJibbin) _just_ for the love of UK grass?!! ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿❤️🇯🇪❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🇬🇧

[@notreallydavid]

Secondeded, but 59 (just).

[@georgieconnelly8460]

You’ve made me realise how grateful I am for my country, right when I’ve been losing faith in it. And love a TK Maxx candle too 😂❤

[@phildane7411]

Mumford and Sons always sounds like a removals firm.

[@RoyCousins]

No, you're wrong. I think they did my roof. 😉😁

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

Hitmen?

[@CollectiveWest1]

Gentlemens' outfitters

[@john_smith1471]

Winston Marshall is sound, the others became regime followers.

[@jonathanwells10]

@phildane7411 they play like one too ;)

[@Peter-uc2gk]

Try the Northumberland coast if you like castles it's got the most castles of any county in England and beautiful beaches too

[@keithrn9447]

I heartily agree, she seems to have missed out not visiting Northumbria!

[@adamski6312]

🤫… keep it secret

[@patryan1375]

@Peter-uc2gk. Wales has 641 castles which holds the record for the most castles per square mile than anywhere in Europe. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@stevebradley704]

Aye. Born and bred Northumberland. Lived away for 25 years. Moved back a few years ago and never moving again.

[@robertbroadbent3038]

Yorkshire puddings with EVERYTHING!!! You can’t go wrong, 😅

[@chrisaskin6144]

I'm always fascinated by the fact that Americans - almost without exception - upon visiting the UK (for the first time) fall in love with Yorkshire pudding, having never encountered it before. And yet the ingredients and recipe are basic and simple. The 102nd best thing in the UK, is the fact that you Kalyn have become part of us and long may you remain here.

[@davidmartin8211]

The confusion to an American a pudding is a desert and not similar to a bread dumpling. Yes I know Americans to enjoy making Yorkshire pudding.

[@realhorrorshow8547]

It's the same with American "biscuits" which serve the same function - they're a cheap way to fill the plate and soak up gravy. So far as I can tell, they're scones, without the sugar and fruit, yet you seldom see them here in the UK. That said, my preference is for Yorkshires. Crispy top, gooey bottom. The later innovation of making a giant one and putting the whole rest of the meal inside it, is genius.

[@dominicadler7459]

There's a story that when Kevin Costner came here to film 'Robin Hood Prince of Thieves' he became addicted to Yorkshire puddings. So much so he got a bit porky and had to use a body double in some of the swimming scenes 🤣

[@matthewwixey6745]

And it is basically a pancake mixture that is cooked differently 🤓

[@welshpete12]

Goes for me too , have a GREAT at time here ! 😄

[@kevinwhite981]

The countryside, amazing, and so lush and green.

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

You make it sound like an alcoholics liver.

[@MJScrivens89]

It may be a generational thing, but for those of us who grew up here in the 90’s, we basically use the price of Freddo’s to measure inflation. I’m still outraged* that they aren’t 10p anymore! *Probable hyperbole, interchange with disgruntled/slightly miffed as appropriate.

[@Lily-Bravo]

In my youth it used to be Mars bars. But inflation put paid to that.

[@miaschu8175]

Yes, I remember when Snaps and Burton's Puffs were 3p in the tuck shop at breaktime. I wish you could still get both the ready salted and the salt & vinegar Puffs!

[@jbwoods4450]

I love that you included Milton Keynes in your list! My family is thinking of moving there from South Carolina (we’re all dual British/Americans). But I spent 9 years in London and loved every minute of it!

[@soundramas1181]

Possibly the best review I've ever seen! Well done and may you continue loving Britain for many years to come! Fellow Londoner, Lee

[@legend9335]

You forgot to mention me. Now overwhelmed with depression. Knowing you have been to a Bonfire night would cheer me up.

[@Stand663]

I love the British isles. I’ve been to all four nations. The most fascinating for me , was driving through the Scottish highlands. It’s beautiful and terrifying at the same time.

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Absolutely agree that the Scottish highlands are amazing! And intimidating!

[@PortilloMoment]

@@GirlGoneLondonofficial Bit like many of the people then.

[@stewartellinson8846]

@@GirlGoneLondonofficial take the sleeper train to Inverness and then the train to Kyle of Lochalsh or Wick - the far north!!

[@IsisBarom]

You need to visit York!

[@michaels640]

🤣🤣 “You know what you’re going to get”. That’s such an American comment - Bill Bryson took his English family back to Des Moines, Iowa, to experience how his childhood was, and was bemoaning the closure of a family run restaurant there, leaving only MacDonalds, and his neighbour said ‘Yeah, but you know what you’re going to get’. I think in Britain we like different pubs food because you don’t know what you’re going to get…

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Haha! Love that - so true. I love Bill Bryson as well, some funny insights he has!

[@charlestaylor9424]

I once had to travel to Fareham and the pub I usually stayed in was full so I ended up in a chain hotel. I was not happy but when I went to the restaurant they had a superb game pie - totally unexpected.

[@Trebor74]

I went to a pub once and had the worst meal I'd ever had,served by a waitress that had no neck and appeared to spit when she talked. The toilet wasn't screwed to the floor which added another dimension to the experience. My wife threw up as soon as we'd left.Whenever my wife and I have a bad meal it's always "it wasn't as bad as ....."

[@tonys1636]

@@charlestaylor9424 Bump into Sir Lenny by any chance?

[@harrybarrow6222]

@@Trebor74😊😀😄😆🤣

[@tebitt]

Your list has made me re-appreciate the UK. Thankyou.

[@rogerjenkinson7979]

Not a mac n cheese fan. I was brought up on cauliflower cheese. Boil/steam/microvave a cauliflower whole or floretted while making a thick cheese sauce to pour over it all. Lay lots more cheese slices /strips over the top & grill til it melts. Yummy.

[@bobm4378]

@rogerjenkinson7979: american?? No, 'Mac n cheese' is just a commercial name to sell more ready meals.. Proper macaroni cheese is simple - remove cauliflower, put in loads of macaroni, and bit of meat to taste! or get the LARGE M & S one they do :)

[@robbie.j7639]

The ultimate Yorkshire pudding, the ones you can buy that are so large you fit your roast dinner inside it like a plate, it then soaks up all the flavours which you then eat at the end 🥰🥰🥰

[@sailingby]

Can’t fault your choices - you obviously have excellent taste 😀

[@delskioffskinov]

Great job lass welldone! and you nailed 'Edinbruh' i'm so proud of you lol!

[@mobilesamsung533]

..but failed with 'Attenbruh'!

[@scottirvine121]

Then undone it when she came to david 😂

[@seanmcmichael2551]

I'm Irish ... but .... YEAHHH anyway, for the Channel shout-out at the end. Loved your blend of the majestic along with the mundane. I often think it's hard to beat a good cup of tea and toast (with marmalade) on a lazy Sunday morning with the sports newspaper supplements.

[@craftsmanwoodturner]

Great list! Please, if you haven't already, try the experience that is the milk chocolate Hob-Nob. IMO, the emperor of biscuits!

[@roysimpson9711]

HI there really enjoyed this video and as an Englishman I was happy that youre happy here . My son is an actor . Every summer he works with a travelling Theatre company called Illyria ..Every year they tour round the UK for about 4 months . Its an outdoor performance . Weather is insignificant . This year he is playing Doctor Doolittle . Many venues Usually National Trust They will be near you but its very British to take a picnic and sit on the lawn watching a fun performance JUST A THOUGHT . They also have 3 other plays on tour

[@Tom-xy9yy]

Well said, roysimpson! Try the Hever Castle summer events - splendid productions in an absolutely beautiful setting.

[@the_lichemaster]

Afternoon drinks with a friend better than afternoon tea.

[@Dodger0103]

Lady you are so becoming a Brit, I virtually agreed with most everything you quoted. Thank you for sharing our country

[@williamdom3814]

You call your channel Girl Gone London but it was a pleasant surprise to see you've travelled around the whole of the UK.

[@BerickTomes]

Yorkshire dales, scones and jam, Bakewell Tarts, soccer and the football pyramid that means people get interested and excited even at 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or lower tier teams, sometimes just because they're having a bad season but avoid relegation so not as bad as it could have been, Shakespeare, considerate driving.... (you're in London, so you won't see this that often, but in most places people are really well mannered in their driving style), The BBC and no adverts, safe electrical outlets, Employment Law - holidays, sick pay, maternity/paternity and associated rights, Hampton Court, Greenwich Park and Observatory and Maritime Museum, Leeds Castle, English Heritage membership, Greggs, bacon butties - (especially with runny eggs), a cup of tea after a greasy breakfast.

[@JenniferRussell-qw2co]

I nearly jumped for joy when you mentioned Bournemouth Beach, my local stretch of golden sands. You have excellent taste!! ❤🙋‍♀️🤪

[@glynnwright1699]

I have spent time in other countries that have wonderful cultures, but being separated from the British coast tears at my heart. I remember coming back from a year in Zurich, ending up on Studland Bay Beach on a summer's day, and realising that I never wanted be away from Britain for any length of time. If you don't want to pay farm shop prices for decent vegetables, get a friend with an allotment. The vegetables will taste ten times better than anything from a shop and, by law he/she won't be allowed to charge you!

[@barbarcreighton6726]

it is usually too cold to swim or enjoy British coast - The water never exceeds 17 C ... that's why no one has summer hols in Britain - cold / windy / rainy . Depressing and bad for MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH

[@glynnwright1699]

@@barbarcreighton6726 There are 271 Million recreational visits to the UK coast each year, which is rather more than 'no one'. The water temperature in Southern California is currently 17C, I guess I must have imagined those tens of thousands of people I have seen swimming in Cornwall and Wales. Putting an opinion in capital letters doesn't make it true.

[@bobm4378]

@@glynnwright1699 I am guessing she is not from UK then!!! there are plenty of people going for swim in brighton and bournemouth.. and the strong northern people don't need summer to do it!!!

[@youareslick]

Lots of comments ssying "you missed blah blah my town/counyy out". The fact is if she named every County/city/town/village the video would have been 4 days long and called 5001 things I love. What we should take from this is that the UK has lots of beautiful places...get out and see them before they're gone.

[@markjones127]

I live just a couple of miles from Conwy, such a lovely town, we get loads of seals around here too, best spot is Angel Bay on the little Orme in Penrhyn Bay where you often get dozens of them all at once, my favourite ever double decker buses went up and down the Llanberis Pass at the foot of Snowdon, one steep section had a sheer drop to one side so sitting at the front on the top deck was amazing, felt like a roller coaster! 🤣I also lived in Brighton for a decade once and absolutely loved The Pavilion, I was there when the West Pier was set on fire right opposite my flat, I just got home from work and watched it burning through my lounge window, that was pretty surreal.

[@johnwilson7103]

I have to admit I’m very impressed with the amount of the Uk you have visited. I’ve lived here all my life and not traveled as much as you. One area that didn’t seem to get a mention was the north of England. The north is so beautiful and has so much to offer. I highly recommend you try and visit. If Newcastle is too far of a trip you need to see York. Love your channel

[@johnderbyshire]

All reaction vlogs by our American cousins that show what they like in the UK typically show the same areas of the UK. The Northwest, apart from the Lake District is always missed out, Lancashire is full of history, sport, music beautiful countryside

[@nealgrimes4382]

As someone from Lancs i'm glad it's not full of Tourists, or it would end up as pricey as the Lake district.

[@john_smith1471]

YT reaction videos are a racket, they deprive the original creator from income.

[@scoops0406]

That's coz it's put in the shade by it's far superior neighbour.

[@JesHill]

Love the Co-Op. From the tip of Cornwall to the Hebrides the same prices and reliable.

[@woodentie8815]

The thing I love about Britain is that some of us think Ed Sheering, Adele et. are firkin bobbins!

[@woodentie8815]

@@leec6707 Definitely Ramsey, and I’d add most, if not all, ‘celeb’ chefs☹️. Didn’t really mind ‘Yellow’, otherwise wouldn’t go out of my way to listen to them.

[@AndyKing1963]

you should check out Guernsey and while you are there take the ferry to the much smaller island of Herm

[@paulsavin2901]

Rhubarb crumble and custard

[@Colin-to1nv]

Oh yes! First was served that home made in South Africa by my mom whose parents were British.

[@nealgrimes4382]

Revolting, Apple and Blackberry crumble all the way.

[@Damien.Young46]

Vile

[@Lily-Bravo]

The nay sayers could try rhubarb with Pernod and White chocolate, it was a game changer for me.

[@bobm4378]

@@Lily-Bravo if you still hate the taste of rhubarb (like me..) try 'rhubarb & strawberry jam' !! bought by mistake.. I did not believe it, the strawberries take away the 'harsh' bit, lovely!!!!

[@SimonDanson]

I come from UK(Wales). I visited Edinburgh 50yrs or so ago and went to a place in London Road which was a sauna and had a parrot. It was a lovely and strange (to me) place. There were people wandering around with hardly any clothes on. I could read a book and hang around. In those days waiting for a train. We knew (from the papers), we must not ask for 'extras' as that would embarrass the staff and possibly get them into trouble. I didn't and they didn't offer anything (I was quite young). It seemed a special UK thing. I miss it.

[@jackybraun2705]

Why does no one ever point out that roundabouts are so easy to maintain and still work if there is a power cut? Apart from the fact, of course, that they improve the flow of traffic and are simple to navigate.

[@ballyhigh11]

Helps lower car emissions too. There's a city in the US where the mayor was an absolute evangelist for the roundabout and had loads of them installed. Apparently a lot of locals weren't happy but most people came round to them once they got to try them.

[@mmumambientsounds-timers]

You should go to Liverpool, best people, best city centre vibe, open feel, culture, The Beatles, the football, Albert Docks, Bond Street, Liverpool One, so much served with a splash of Scouse warmth and humour

[@elizabethmiles8953]

I am very impressed with all that you have done. As a Brit who loves her country, I think you have taught me to check out a few things I have never done!

[@sherlockrobin597]

Yorkshire Pudding is traditionally made with lard or beef dripping (heated in the tray before the mixture is added), so that may be why you wouldn't be offered any with your nut roast, although I agree it's sometimes annoying to find that the beef comes with yorkies, but for some reason the other meats don't include this.

[@alanpriest5047]

sorry Sherlock but there is no such thing as a "Yorkie"... they are Yorkshire Puddings. End of

[@pspence9569]

Yorkshire pudding is just pancake mix without / less sugar. I, sometimes make them with all the sugar in the mix. Serve them just out the oven with ice-cream. Sometimes I just put three Aunt Bessie's in the oven, sprinkle a little salt, and have them as a snack.

[@davidmartin8211]

What I enjoy about England, Scotland, Wales is diversity of landscape and people in a relatively compact area. Love Oxford, Bath, and stone circles. Not sure about Gorden R but like Lucy Worsley. Sadly a visitor will never have the same experience as a resident.

[@NickfromNLondon]

Great list Katlyn, glad that Oxford came before Cambridge 😊. Note about Science and British Museums, To save queuing you can book a timed slot for free. You may need to queue for a bag search so leave the bags at home. The same for the Natural History Museum.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

As someone who lives within walking distance of Loch Lomond, if you love the Scottish Highlands I can recommend going further north than Fort William. Moving north brilliant places to visit include the villages around Loch Carron like Plockton and Lochcarron, then Torridon. Applecross. Loch Maree, Ullapool, Achiltibuie, Inchnadamph and Assynt, Scourie, Durness and Tongue. Knoydart and Fisherfield Forest are also amazing but only accessible by boat or walking ( though worth doing if you're happy to hike and camp). There's a circular 500 mile road route around most of these places called the North Coast 500 which also goes across to the east coast where the scenery is less good but the weather better. Basically, this is a long winded way of saying that there's still most of the best bits of the Highlands to see. And then there's the other islands in the inner and outer Hebrides and Orkney and..

[@arthurjarrett1604]

Loch Carron gets my vote for best scenery. I and my (late) Mrs used to travel to Beauly at least once a year (sometimes three times) and used there as a base to explore the Highlands. We usually travelled west but now and again we'd go east which, whilst not spectacular, has its own charm. I've only been to Benbecula in the Hebrides and that was for live firing of missiles in my army days. The NC500 is on my bucket list even though I think I've visited most places on the route. I also visited my brother when he lived in Clydebank and we'd always go for a pub lunch at The Lodge on the Loch. Good times.

[@UnknownUser-rb9pd]

@@arthurjarrett1604 Yes, Lochcarron is nice and I've spent a few weeks staying in the village or in the hotel just outside, climbing the hills in the surrounding area. I think my personal favourite area is the area north of Ullapool, Assynt around to Tongue. I've stayed in Scourie and Tongue hotels for a few weeks over the years as well as staying in Ullapool a few times. The whole area is different from other parts of the Highlands with the landscape looking very primeval.

[@arthurjarrett1604]

@@UnknownUser-rb9pd Yeah, primeval is a good description of that area. Never went as far up as Scourie due to time constraints. Had a nice lunch in the pub/hotel overlooking the harbour at Ullapool and had a chat with a very posh sounding bloke that was doing Lands End - John O' Groats in a Ferrari. Having just looked at the NC500 again, there's actually quite a bit I haven't been to!!

[@alisontaylor6135]

Just spent the whole video saying 'yes'. Totally agree about snow being an event where no one knows what to do! Aw, and the final 101 made my heart sing! A great video. Thanks xx

[@BourbonCreamBiscuit]

You love me!!!! - And I'm Welsh - Our countryside is amazing but sadly see it now befoire it's gone!

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Cannot believe I actually get to converse with a Bourbon biscuit! Day made!

[@barriehull7076]

From Dover you can see the coast of France, if you must, been their via ferry and channel tunnel, I recommend going to Le Havre. In 2005, UNESCO inscribed the central city of Le Havre as a World Heritage Site because of its unique post-WWII reconstruction and architecture.

[@MrVvulf]

2:04 Potato waffles. Have you never been to Chick-Fil-A in the US? Waffle fries are their signature side dish. A few side notes from an American who went to a UK boarding school as a child - 1. Never be a snitch (grasser) in the UK. Most cultures dislike snitches, but the UK takes that to a whole new level. If you become known as a grasser, your social life is kaput (never happened to me, but I saw one kid ostracized to the point he changed schools). 2. Visit Bourton-On-The-Water and Bath in the Cotswolds. I lived near both and they are truly amazing. 3. While you're doing "Roman" stuff like visiting Bath, also take in either Chedworth or Great Whitcombe Roman villas in Gloucestershire. You won't find any in the USA, so make sure to enjoy some of the ancient Anglo-Roman history.

[@sarahfoster6765]

Waffle Fries are not the same as potato waffles 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@susanfarley1332]

Waffle fries are potatoes cut fancy. Potato waffles are not cut potatoes.

[@stevecarter8810]

Rule 1 could also be: don't go to boarding school in the UK, the culture is toxic

[@ant1010]

There is a Milton Keynes village that they decided to build the city around. The village is lovely and historical

[@daffodil800]

There's a program on channel 5 tonight about Cambridge which you might like, Susan Calman's british cities

[@Mickman007]

I agree about the Isle of Skye and the highlands so ruggedly beautiful.

[@Andy_U]

Hiya. I thought you may have added the Natural History Museum, but maybe you haven't been there, yet. Also, FYI, the musical version of The Devil Wears Prada opens October 24th and the Dominion Theatre is taking bookings now for performances upto 31st May 2025 (not sponsored). Stay safe. All the best to you.

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Oh my gosh Andy!! How did you know I would be dying to see the Devil Wears Prada?! Can't wait!

[@rahb1]

We also have T K Maxx in Australia, it is just the overseas brand of T J Maxx in the US. Matilda the Musical was written by Tim Minchin, an Australian. We love him!

[@Lily-Bravo]

OMG You love MY castle! I grew up a short walk from that castle, and played there as a child. (It was free and one shilling and sixpence to go into the Keep). I think it is great that people are getting to see this fantastic place.

[@0venchip]

Crumpets are made with a batter. Fried or poached egg on beans on toast.

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Ah, ha, batter is the word I was looking for!

[@continental_drift]

I love to put honey on crumpets along with the butter. Yes, a nicely poached egg with baked beans!

[@jt5765]

Grated mature cheddar on the toast melted under a grill before the beans & egg if you want it to truly be elite 👌

[@roysimpson9711]

Try frying until crispy too@@GirlGoneLondonofficial

[@davidmartin8211]

Crumpet with smoked salmon andHollandaise sauce or orange marmalade and shaved dark chocolate.

[@annstuart7076]

I love the randomness of your 101 random things you love about the UK Custard creams, Ed Sheeran, Milton Keynes!! Really glad you love it here!!

[@Tom-xy9yy]

For me, custard creams are uninspiring. Nothing beats a (whole) box of Jaffa Cakes.

[@miaschu8175]

Custard Creams really come into their own when dunked into a cup of coffee.

[@bobm4378]

@@Tom-xy9yy but have you tries M&S jaffa cakes???

[@Tom-xy9yy]

@@bobm4378 No. Are they better?

[@bobm4378]

@@Tom-xy9yy they are rectangular (60 mm x 35 mm) and the **whole** surface is covered in jelly! Larger stores even have lemon/lime flavor! :)

[@paulmk2290]

I have to say that you and I have remarkably similar tastes in food. Most Americans don't seem to get beans on toast, but you have the same deep understanding of them as I do.

[@techauthor324]

Many Brits says they're ok with snow, but we're really not!

[@terrystewart1973]

I really like it when it snows here personally.

[@jamesgilbart2672]

Agree with all of those - well maybe not Gordon Ramsay. Yes, I've often wondered why the Americans don't do roast potatoes (or decent cheese) - they have the ingredients!

[@jamesbeeching6138]

Yep Gordon Ramsey is a failed footballer who has turned into a bullying bore who relies on his father in law to bail him out financially!!!

[@davidmartin8211]

I have eaten good American cheese but, unfortunately, it is not always widely available. Americans do roasted potatoes but they usually prepare them either baked, mashed, or boiled.

[@terrystewart1973]

Not just roast potatoes, don't forget roast parsnips, roast carrots and roast sweet potatoes as well!

[@missharry5727]

​@@terrystewart1973roast parsnips - now you're talking.

[@michaellee8198]

Love it! So many of us bornn here don't appreciate how lucky we are👌

[@mervinmannas7671]

I really couldn't fult much on your list, though have yet to find a shop bought 'veggie' option i like so may try thoose finger things. Not sure what id take out to includeit but our wonderful puddings and desserts, crumbles, Steamed sponges, Bakewell Tart and my fav, Queen of Puddings.

[@stephendanielnz]

Was born in the England but now live in New Zealand. Football is a national pastime and should be on the list. As for pub lunches you missed out Bangers and Mash the best pub lunch can get

[@user-tr3do5xw9s]

I live in south west Wales, you really need to visit, people from Devon and Cornwall holiday here, when you ask them why, I ask them that because both places look similar to here, they always say because its not as crowded. Give Cardigan bay the Pembroke shire coast a try. Have a look at Bosherston lily ponds, Barafundle Bay and St Govans chaple, a few years back Barfundle Bay was voted 2nd or 3rd best beach in the world, that might give you an idea. hope to see them in future videos. All the best from Wales.

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Thank you for the recommendations! Will definitely check them out!

[@BBKing1977]

I was waiting and waiting to see Marmite on the list. I'm shocked it didn't make it!

[@eattherich9215]

Marmite is a love/hate thing. Maybe Kalyn hates it.

[@prva9347]

I noticed 'Doctor Who' wasn't on the list (yet) - it's pretty much a British institution whether or not you like sci-fi, so you'll know about the Daleks, TARDIS and sonic screwdriver. Many Who fans love the show BECAUSE OF the Classic Series wobbly cardboard sets and some wooden acting. Some even bemoan the fact that New Who has become too "professional"-looking :-)

[@Larwood.]

Yes, when it snows in the south east! In 2000 there was a big snowstorm in London and my bus route home from school had to stop because there wasn't enough grip to get over a humpback bridge. I was stuck walking home, it was only ~3 miles but it took forever because everything was so slippery. The traffic was completely stationary. On the face of it, it was a cold, dark, miserable experience. But I really loved it, and it's a cherished memory now, I don't really know how to explain why. I guess it was life-affirming, like this crazy shit can happen but we still endure, and even though everyone's suffering through it there's this sort of camaraderie in the air.

[@harrybarrow6222]

I am a Brit, living in the UK. I very much agree with your list, which might be surprising with so many items on it. Personally I try not to each too much junk food, but I have a weakness for Walkers salt and vinegar crisps. I spent 14 years living and working in California. I loved it there, particularly the weather and the wonderful fruit and salads. However, after a few years I missed the greenness of the UK; that is the flip side of having more rain in the UK. The California countryside is brown in the summer, which I guess is why it is optimistically called “The Golden State”. 😊 I am really happy that you are here in the UK. That is good for all of us.

[@adamlee3772]

I replied on another video of yours, crumpets with butter and marmite. And beans on toast with butter and marmite. Spread it thinly. Very strong flavour. Interestingly, my Colombian girlfriend saw the Co-op for the first time and called it “coop” and now everyone who met her calls it the coop. As for Yorkshire puddings, cold covered in golden syrup is an awesome snack. I often make “seasoned” Yorkshire pudding, mix in chopped boiled onion, and sage in to the batter, fantastic.

[@prva9347]

As opposed to a cream tea, where on the scone you slather on the jam and cream, or cream and jam depending which county you're in :-) I once heard someone tell how their American visitor said they'd just had a cream tea and didn't like it much. On questioning the visitor had spread the jam and cream too economically. They took the visitor for a cream tea and made sure the scone was properly "loaded" (the wholee point is to be excessive) and then, on eating it, the American understood its appeal. I never heard what the American said but it was probably "Mmmmmm!"

[@prva9347]

If poss, CLOTTED cream.

[@matshjalmarsson3008]

When I studied in the US (MA) I was a bit chocked about School being shut when the first snow came. It was only an inch or two, in Sweden it's more like yeah, we got one meter of snow during the night, so you'll have to start off half an hour or so earlier than usual to get to school in time, and take these extra socks cause your boots will be filled with snow

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

50. Yrs ago we had a Swedish type winter. (Uk) ( well it was in the 60’s) and we still walked to school and our school was open. Not now though.

[@matshjalmarsson3008]

@@marydavis5234About snow chains, we don't typically use them, but there is a law that we must change to snow tires during winter. Except for busses, for some reason, they usually use summer tires all year. We have seatbelts, but very few, especially children, use them.

[@matshjalmarsson3008]

@@marydavis523468 here, I walked up to grade 9, grade 7-9 was only 2 km one way (1-6 was even closer) so I saw no meaning in taking a bus. We had no really allocated School Busses, they were normal busses, sometimes there were dedicated lines for Schools but it was the same kind of bus

[@greg5639]

It was the same for us as kids in the 60s and 70s, in N/E Derbyshire. Even when the boilers broke down, the schools were open.

[@thoughtful_criticiser]

Try Toby Carvery, they give you the Yorkshire Pudding before they know what you are going to order. They usually have Roast Beef, Ham, Pork and Turkey crown, with Lamb on a Sunday, you can get one of each or just one or two or three. They always have Roast potatoes, a choice of cooked in Beef dripping (fat) which are delicious or oil, a choice of vegetables which you are allowed to go back for more of. It's an inexpensive way of getting a slowly roasted dinner and you can go large two Yorkshire Puddings, sausage and extra meat, this is my preferred option.

[@Michael-me6qu]

Some of the em serve Yorkshire puddings with the all you can eat breakfast!!

[@00hl4l4]

If you love Yorkshire puddings: make a big one in a shallow cake tin (like what you'd make a layer of a Victoria sponge in) and then serve stew inside it. Cannot be beaten.

[@whiskers1776]

British plugs you can just switch on or off individual appliances

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Good one!

[@crowbar9566]

ooh don't forget to plug the plugs...electrifying 🥱

[@robertwatford7425]

Well that was fun :-) Never had you pegged as that much of a country-phile. Only thing I could take exception to there is roast parsnips - vile excrescences of the Devil's kitchen. One of my favourite things is the acceptability of petting strange dogs in the street.

[@Lily-Bravo]

Crumpets exist for the carriage of melted butter to the mouth. Also I melt cheese on a toasted crumpet without butter. My favourites are cheddar with truffles, cheddar with garlic and herbs and sage derby.

[@neilburns8869]

Dunelm Mill is a very good houseware chain in the UK. We have a branch in our town and it is my goto place for Bedding and Towels etc. Good prices, friendly and helpful staff.

[@Kevinlinnane]

Hi kalyn , one thing I love about England is that you live here 🤷‍♂️👍

[@williamlarge69]

Great stuff we love our americans here esp when they relise tht no body does it better then us brits

[@jameswyse5590]

I suggest that you head west on the M4 to Bristol. There visit the SS Great BRitain, and view the Clifton Suspension Bridge, both by the same man, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Then head south alittle, to Cheddar Gorge, then East a couple of miles to Wookey Hole.

[@ara3592]

I dont know why it's so strangely hypnotically interesting to be overwhelmed with nice things about our country and that are easily available to me, but it is... another great vlog, so thank you!

[@davidcross8028]

Try Yorkshire Puddings with Golden Syrup..... not bad as a sort of dessert.

[@teresafinch7790]

With a blob of ice cream on top

[@davidcross8028]

Really...... !!@@teresafinch7790

[@johnpublicprofile6261]

Try GIANT Yorkshire Pudding with roast dinner inside it or, as served by a pub in Yorkshire, with chilli 🌶 inside.

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Sounds amazing!

[@danbakf9]

I’ve posted the link to the crooked billet x

[@danbakf9]

You can even have Yorkshire pudding for pudding! x

[@johnwhelan8243]

An eclectic list. I agree with you about the lambs, very cute and slow cooked shoulder of spring lamb has to be amongst my favourite foods of all time.

[@artgreen6915]

The latitude of Britain roughly equates to eg central and northern Ontario Canada. Ontario dips further S, but the border for much of Canada with the USA is the 49th parallel. Jersey in the Channel Islands is about that far south, the Sicily Isles and The Lizard are basically 50° N and obviously the UK goes north from there. So when you talk about Summer payoff, I'm guessing there is a noticeable increase in the length of summer days over winter vs most of USA, especially Florida. The Gulf Stream (from Florida!) means it isn't as cold as aforementioned parts of Canada.

[@grahamtruckel]

Great list. I wouldn't disagree with any of your choices. Oh, except malt vinegar - don't like it. And probably Milton Keynes. And the veggie fingers.

[@53Zander]

only criticism, you said a lot of places, but live near to the Cotswolds, which as well as all the places you have mentioned it is a very beautiful area full of history and some really outstanding scenery

[@GirlGoneLondonofficial]

Good point! I do also love the Cotswolds, will have to include it in another list. :)

[@53Zander]

Thank you besides that you a great zest for this green and lovely country

[@armandvillemont3441]

Thumbs up all the way!! Much love and success in all your endeavours! 🇬🇧👍🏽👍🏽