I Spent 10 Days in England for the First Time and I Didn't Expect This!!

[@RobDeMann]

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[@madyottoyotto3055]

You pass on the left on an escalator because you hold the handrail with your right hand the dominant hand 98% of the time so stationary people are safer even if less able

[@billps34]

A word of advice, don't come to the UK in April if you don't want rain. LOL. April showers bring forth May flowers! Spring in the UK is March, April, May. It's often wet and windy, or just extremely changeable/unpredictable.

[@DerekDerekDerekDerekDerekDerek]

​@@doommonger7784it actually looks more like winter, uploaded in early spring. Look at the trees.

[@ramadamming8498]

Bizarre, as usual, like many tourists, you did not visit the east, called 'Anglia' where the Angles settled, the original Germanic settlers on the Island and the place where England evolved from and where it got its name from ( even though Germanic settlers were a mix of Jute, Frisian, Saxon, Franks, etc. The counties, Norfolk and Suffolk, where that Kingdom, the borders have hardly changed in 1000 years. The city is Norwich. Incredible to miss this. Missed out on that.

[@wesleyschol6182]

...you make progress on the left; whether that is in a car on the lefthand side of the road, or passing on the lefthand side of the escalator.

[@wolfen210959]

The best fish and chips are to be found at the coast, add lots of salt and malt vinegar for exra flavour. Buy them from a "chip shop" or "chippie" for fresh fish, pubs and restaurants usually don't have the freshest fish.

[@RobDeMann]

Thanks for the tips! Appreciate you watching!!

[@tokenspirit6140]

As a Yorkshire lass, I would say the north does it best. Especially, Bryan's fish and chips, Headingley, Leeds! Delicious. Thanks!

[@BlitzFake]

And get curry sauce or tartar sauce man god damn

[@timbothegreat7767]

@@tokenspirit6140 no no no lol up north they tend to have haddock and other fish. down south we prefer cod

[@Annsunshine30]

@@RobDeMann We used to go on weekend trips to Uk , from my country. Just for some real British fish and chips! Until we got it in my country too. It`s our all time favourite food. The best fish and chips I`ve ever had though, was in Brighton. It`s always best by the sea. 😀

[@limyrob1383]

Discovering the last bus is at 5:30 pm just after its gone past is part of the authentic UK travel experience.

[@RobDeMann]

Yes! It makes for all the adventure!! Super!!! haha 😂

[@chrisamies2141]

Moving to the West of England from London, that was a culture shock. To be fair, there are buses up until past 10pm here, but not the route I wanted to use! And I have done Cheltenham to Bourton on the Water by bus.

[@richardjones7984]

Too true

[@ramadamming8498]

Buses run all night. Even in the sticks Why 5.30pm?

[@ramadamming8498]

@@Archiesquaddy Why have you writ "what?" without asking a question? With a stupid laughing face? How can anyone answer if you do not ask a clarification point?

[@copferthat]

You wouldn't believe the difference in summer, still got the rain of course but the whole country becomes a blaze of a hundred shades of green

[@RobDeMann]

Ahh, BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@piercecowley255]

And don't forget the one day where its 40⁰c for litterally no reason

[@brendanm6921]

​@@piercecowley255my sister was on a coach trip from the west country to Norfolk when that happened and some absolutely stupid bint of a woman demanded that all the windows were shut. And get this... the driver actually gave in.

[@Frank_Nemo]

@@piercecowley255 I remember, that was the day when we had very hot rain.

[@darthbuzz1]

You may think of England as being a bit on the 'wet' side but apparently, if you commute to work everyday to work on foot, you will only get rained on 17 times in that year.

[@gigteevee6118]

You spent your 10 days wisely, excellent work, come back for more soon!

[@RobDeMann]

Thank you!! Appreciate you watching, cheers!!

[@alan-]

@@RobDeMann Yeah, props for getting around so much. Dover and Folkstone aren't anything to write home about. It's the arse end of Kent, as you seemed to discover :) It's all adventures though.... well done for making it happen.

[@lulusbackintown1478]

Dover Castle is great if you like that kind of thing.

[@flyingfox7854]

It’s a pity that you didn’t get to see the war time defence tunnels hidden in the white cliffs of Dover 😮

[@ianmarkham3917]

No Robert, you weren't being racist. It's called banter, we appreciate it here in the UK and long may it reign. Well done you👍

[@RobDeMann]

WHEW! Sometimes people can't take banter so I was definitely second guessing on that. Now talking about the weather and fish n chips on the other hand... 😂

[@betterspud21]

@@RobDeMann True. Some people can't take the banter. We call them melts! You done good.

[@dentze]

@@RobDeMann oh the weather can be dreary for sure but lovely in the summer and tbh it did look like shit fish n chips but the dish itself is so good!

[@norahfitzcharles1957]

Why did you say that? What was racist about trying out a regional accent? Did you say it because you wanted to ward off any troll attacks on your speech? Sad that we have to monitor every word- I think the ‘sound of silence’ is upon us😊

[@JaneGalvin]

He wasn’t in the UK. He was in England and that tells me you’re not British as you don’t even know what Country he was in.

[@stirlingmoss4621]

What a fantastically motivated trip, packing in so much bang for one's Bucks. Well done you !

[@RobDeMann]

Thanks you! Appreciate the love, cheers!

[@gaelsomerville5163]

Well done mate - we have had the wettest 8 months on record and I can say that never mind the tourists, the locals are pretty sick of the flaming wet stuff! But you definitely showed some true grit getting around! 😄

[@RobDeMann]

Thanks Gael! Yes I gotta go all in, can’t waste no time now on some silly rain!! 🤣

[@atalanta9353]

We’re all fed up with it but it keeps our land ‘green and pleasant’. Seeing it from the air makes one more grateful for the rain.

[@chriskberks5471]

That was a great travelogue. You managed todo so much in the time.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love Chris! Yes I go all in on my travels haha. Thanks for watching, cheers!!

[@nightowl8186]

Glad you didn't just stay in London, we are a diverse little country, hope you enjoyed it ❤🇬🇧

[@RobDeMann]

Yes! It was a blasttt 💥 Thanks for watching!!

[@johnallan4826]

Lol

[@ianarnett]

Absolutely, but just a shame you didn’t visit some more of the countryside. The Lake District, Northumberland, The West Country, Norfolk, The Peak District and more. However, a very busy visit in which you packed a lot! Good video.

[@alanmawson9601]

Lots of white people when you get out London!

[@Ania-qb3ot]

what a horrible ignorant racist comment​@@alanmawson9601

[@keighlancoe5933]

You should have come in Summer. That's when the country comes alive, it's nice and hot, and everything is so green and lush.

[@RobDeMann]

Yes I would love to see the cities in the summer! Thanks for watching Keighlan!! Especially the Cotswolds and Canterbury would look lush

[@ollielowe7534]

March winds and April showers, bring forth May flowers! Old English adage. We love it!!!

[@lukeempty3386]

Not quite. last year was overcast and trash 75% of the summer

[@keighlancoe5933]

@lukeempty3386 well, yes. But on the occasion we do get a summer, they can be really nice.

[@lukeempty3386]

@@keighlancoe5933 For sure

[@rogerfickling3612]

Easily the best American vlog of England I've seen on KZbin... lovely filming, an honest narrative and such a great example of using our public transport system to explore the country despite the wetter than normal wet winter we have had this year! A pity you had to miss the magic that's spring in England but hey, very well done!

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate your kind words Roger! Yes I aim to be honest with my narrative, it's my opinion. I was there right in the beginning of Spring but will have to make a trip there another time. Thanks for watching!! Cheers

[@dickyt1318]

Very well put together !

[@sophiabee8924]

Ooo, I don't know. Sometimes I think they should stay on their side of the Atlantic!

[@charlieboy6315]

Amazing you got so much done in such a short time! Glad you had fun, but sorry the weather was so unkind - now you see why we go on about it all the time!

[@dogwithwigwamz.7320]

We go on about it all the time - as you say. Because we can go on about it all the time. No point in talking about the weather in Hot Spain or Sunny California. You`ve hit the nail on its head.

[@RobDeMann]

Cheers Charlie! Thanks for watching 🍻

[@dawnsheard4786]

You must have slept for a week on your return home. very much a whistle stop tour 🌧️ hope you found most of us hospitable 🤞🏻 London looks beautiful at night

[@RobDeMann]

@@dawnsheard4786 actually I had to go straight to work the following day; didnt get a good nights rest days later 🥺. The people were lovely! Thanks for watching

[@pamelaselway6669]

Did you find it expensive compared with USA?

[@richardsoper777]

Glad you had a great time. Lots of exciting places to visit

[@RobDeMann]

Yes it was an epic time! Thanks for watching Richard!!

[@laurenh6668]

This was awesome, can't believe you fit so much in in that time! Ps if you come back, you will for sure find better (and fresher) fish and chips at the coast 😊

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love Lauren! Yes I'm sure I will haha. Thanks for watching, cheers!!

[@andyt8216]

It’s been the wettest winter since the early 1800s apparently. Never known anything like it. But you did come in winter, so it was always going to be grey and wet at times Mr!

[@RobDeMann]

True true haha. Thanks for watching Andy! Appreciate it!!

[@jemsjemski533]

Hasn’t it always been the wettest since the 1800’s!

[@RevStickleback]

I'm not quite sure why so many come here out of season, when persistent rain is more likely.

[@G6JPG]

@@RevStickleback Maybe it's cheaper? (Certainly accomodation is likely to be.)

[@markharvey1630]

The side of the escalator/side of the road thing isn't a contradiction. For one thing, you could say, "On the road we move forward on the left, whereas on the escalator we move forward on the left," and the contradiction disappears. But in any case, the reason is the same one: the predominance of right-handedness. In medieval times people passed each other on the road on the left-hand side so that their right hand could draw a sword should they need to, which is the origin of driving on the left-hand side. and when it comes to escalators, people who need to hold on to the handrail will mostly want to do that with their right hand.

[@RobDeMann]

Ah ok, thanks for explaining Mark!

[@TequilaDave]

Glad I checked the comments first as I was going to post the same thing 😀

[@aidyhodgkiss5166]

You beat me to it.

[@kloffus3]

I have read that it was Napoleon who change from driving ( a carriage in those days or a troop of cavalry)) on the left to on the right just to be different, and all of Europoe followed as France had invaded most of western Europe anyway. . We Brits did not. We stuck to the old ways.

[@davidrichardson1uk]

Well done, you have seen more of England in 10 days than most English people, great video. Keep it up.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love David! Thank you very much for watching, cheers!! 🍻

[@kloffus3]

I agree. Well done to see so much and so many different places in our wonderfully varied country. Come again some day . Try Scotland too , and Wales. When in Stratford on Avon did you not notice the Royal Shakespeare Theatre by the river?

[@ChorltonOutlaw]

Yes wish we could have access to BritRail!

[@DarrenMansell]

You should come back again in summer and visit Snowdonia, Cardiff, Brecon, Tenby, Keswick, Ambleside, Edinburgh, Isle of Wight. The cities are great cultural centres but the countryside is best. Great trip.

[@RobDeMann]

Ah, thanks for the recommendations! Appreciate you watching, Darren!!

[@grimmmunro2279]

Yes come back and visit our country side villages. I live in the newforest and donkeys, ponies and cattle wonder round free.its lovely,nice walks through the forest also.😊

[@martincrazereptiles8477]

I live right close to Snowdonia . Biggest mountain in Wales. Plus used that location film some scenes for movies such willow and dragon slayer it does have movie history

[@kloffus3]

If going to the Isle of Wight don't forget Portsmouth , hom of the Royal navy with HMS Victory , HMS Warrior and the Mary Rose all historic ships. from different periods.

[@margeryewing4137]

If you visit Snowdonia make sure to call into Shrewsbury a beautiful medieval town. Lots of snickers to wander down 😊

[@frogandspanner]

Thank you for exploring our country, beyond London. And your photography and editing are first class.

[@RobDeMann]

Wow, thank you! Appreciate the love. Thank you so much for watching, cheers 🍻

[@gdtravel9691]

You should come also at Christmas time, London and other cities have so many amazing Christmas lights and decorations

[@john_smith1471]

You might have noticed that the trains also run on the left, but on rivers/waterways/canals they navigate on the right.

[@RobDeMann]

Thanks for pointing that out John!

[@juliegale3863]

One of the best tourist videos of my country I have ever seen. I am now 89 next month and have lived in the far South West of England for the last 40 years. I see many changes as you go around the towns and cities that I knew, a lot more art displayed these days which is good. Looking at the trees in your photos it's winter or just before spring - it rains here in winter and particularly spring. Rains summer too but not quite so bad and it's warmer. It is what makes our green and pleasant land. Funny though, first two places were where I lived when young, Windsor and Oxford. Bath I know and Bristol is an hour up the road from where I now live. I lived for some years in London where I met my husband 54 years ago. I would like to say you chose some very good places to go to such as Canterbury and Cotswolds, all beautiful places. Liverpool is fun, loved the football. Only went there once because I wanted to take the ferry on the Mersey. I’m glad you enjoyed your visit, I enjoyed your video as I can no longer travel, old age has got me in it’s tentacles. I will look out for further videos from you, thanks for coming to see us.

[@em6577]

I agree...Great video.. its nice to see how others see our country...❤

[@RobDeMann]

This is so wholesome Julie! Thanks for sharing - loved reading your experiences. Greatly appreciate you watching and observing the many changes around the towns and cities you've visited. Wonderful to have you - cheers!!

[@DaizySamantha]

I agree it was a good video to show English cities x

[@BomberFletch31]

I went to London in October several years ago. I actually like the cold weather. I don't like the heat, especially when there's no air conditioning. I understand that a lot of buildings in the UK don't have air conditioning, so I think I would have found it uncomfortable to visit in summer.

[@juliegale3863]

@@BomberFletch31 I don't like air conditioning in shops, so cold. Very hot weather is still rare in UK and if it does come it doesn’t last for long. Rain and low pressure is what it is mostly like, which is bad for an old lady with arthritis like me. This year it has rained and rained but if you look around the world it seems to have been the same in many countries. Floods everywhere.

[@sumiit562]

Woo what video ❤ and so much Beautiful full place ❤

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love, thanks for watching!!

[@sarahcooke6066]

The Cotswolds show only a tiny snippet of English countryside. There is a huge variety depending on what part of the country you're in

[@RobDeMann]

Agreed Sarah! I wasn’t able to visit the north but I heard it’s really beautiful up there ☺️

[@terryhayward7905]

One of the best tour of UK sites videos that I have seen on KZbin.

[@RobDeMann]

@@terryhayward7905 thank you Terry! I appreciate you 🙏

[@barrysteven5964]

I am so glad I stumbled across this video. I cannot believe you managed to get so much done in just ten days. You saw so many places. I love London, quite an admission for a northerner from Durham) but I've lived in Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester too so it was great to see you've visited those places not so many tourists venture to. You can with all honesty now say you know England so much better than the average American visitor. I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love Barry! I still have much to know about England haha. Another time for sure. Thank you for watching, cheers!!

[@songsmith31a]

The UK weather is never inappropriate...ONLY THE CLOTHING WORN! 🙂

[@RobDeMann]

True words spoken!

[@DavidGirling]

"The rain is a persistent bugger" You've clearly got the hang of British English when you can use the correct swear word in a phrase like that.

[@RobDeMann]

THE RAIN IS A PERSISTENT BUGGER!!! Another swear phrase to add to my collection. Thanks for watching David!!

[@acommentator4452]

@@RobDeMann be aware that such language is not to be used in front of prospective employers, clients, or in-laws. much disapproval may ensue

[@darthbuzz1]

You may think of England as being a bit on the 'wet' side but apparently, if you commute to work everyday to work on foot, you will only get rained on 17 times in that year.

[@ramadamming8498]

Though other places in Europe, like Slovenia, have a higher average rainfall. Portugal has as much rain as much of England but the north west has the highest rainfall.

[@Dave5400]

@@ramadamming8498 Can confirm that Lancashire is the wettest county, no matter what those Cumbrians say! Have to laugh when the met office declare "droughts" after 5 days of dryness. What about the other 360 days?!

[@nicholasmartin297]

Sorry you had bad weather. England is very different in the summer.

[@RobDeMann]

I bet it is! Thank you for watching.

[@curiositylandrover]

Traffic lights do use amber in both directions Red light: Stop Red & amber lights: Prepare to go Green light: Go, if the way is clear Amber light: Stop, provided it’s safe to do so Red light: Stop Also, It rains more in Paris and Berlin each year. You were unlucky. When the sun is out it is gorgeous.

[@RobDeMann]

@@curiositylandrover thank you!

[@dianeshelton9592]

The black cabs are not much more expensive but what sets them aside is they are safe. They legally have to take you a to b with no detour to c and for women they have been properly vetted. Don’t use Uber.

[@RobDeMann]

Hmm, maybe the pricing depends on where I'm going and per city? Ubers were relatively affordable and I'm been used to Ubers or rideshare apps coming from the states (don't really use taxis back home), so I was more comfortable sticking with what I was used to.

[@dianeshelton9592]

@@RobDeMann uber is on the verge of being banned AGAIN in London for really bad practices.. Black taxi cabs are much safer

[@nogingerfool1]

black cabs are extortionate and that have to take you anywhere is a rule they ignore, try getting one to take you deep into south London no chance getting them to go to the Elephant used to be a bloody hassle

[@3000waterman]

Rubbish! Never had trouble with an Uber, and you know in advance how much you're committed to. Black cabs are great, but the tab can be eye raising after traffic problems. And Uber will attend in the suburbs, too. Try getting a black cab outside the centre - and good luck with that.

[@dianeshelton9592]

@@3000waterman All men!

[@iwanttocomplain]

What a thorough video for only 30 minutes. Don't worry about the clouds, it's authentic. It reflects the reality of a pretty country with some of the coldest temperatures in all of Europe and the resilience and good nature of the people.

[@RobDeMann]

Thank you! Appreciate you watching man

[@geoffreystephen6840]

England doesn't have the coldest temperatures in Europe! We hardly ever even get a frost in the south anyway...! It's nearly always cloudy though. Alas.

[@iwanttocomplain]

@@geoffreystephen6840 I looked at a heat map for overall temps. I think the sea makes it colder.

[@jasoncallow860]

It's commendable that you travelled to so many cities. One of the best travel videos of England by a tourist. If you want spicy food in the UK go for a curry; we love curry.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the feedback Jason! Yes the curry is amazing, I love it too growing up haha. Thanks for watching!!

[@guksack]

Glad to see you saw my city (Bristol) as being one of your favourites. Proud to come from here!

[@RobDeMann]

Bristol really was amazing! Proud as you should. Thank you for watching

[@twistedsymposium3744]

What a lovely video Robert. Thanks. It really brightened up my day 😊

[@RobDeMann]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching!! Appreciate you

[@paulm3033]

I thoroughly enjoyed this ,your enthusiasm and energy and your humour , come back soon and do another, maybe next time when it's sunny .Cheers mate !

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love Paul! I try my best haha. Thank you for watching

[@BritishReaction]

Bro you are so lucky going to the United Liverpool game... glad you enjoyed your time here!

[@RobDeMann]

Lucky indeed! Thank you for watching!!

[@gdtravel9691]

This winter and early spring has brought much higher rainful than usual... I would suggest late spring and summer for warmer, sunnier days when the trees have leaves, flowers everywhere and a much nicer time to visit but well done all packing as much as you did in!

[@RobDeMann]

Yes for sure! This was the time I was able to go but I'm pumped out to visit again another time. Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@newuk26]

Your question at 7:00 about why drive on the left but stay on the right on escalators, I think its just because most people are right handed, instinctively we hold onto the handrail with our right hand so keep right on the escalator

[@RobDeMann]

Makes sense!

[@robertbaldwin177]

Wow, 40+ years as an Englishman and only just realised we do this wonky compared to how we drive. Driving on left dates back to Romans. Easier to mount your horse from left and defend yourself with a sword using your right arm. Countries later influenced by Napolean changed to right. Americans drive on right in part due to the French influence but also because they would drive their farm wagon horses with their whip in their right hand whilst riding the back most left horse. You probably saw more of the UK in 10 days than some of us brits ever have! 😂

[@angelatester2471]

Thank you. A very interesting tour and experiences . Totally in awe about how much you managed to cram in! Very impressive. Very glad you enjoyed the trip.

[@RobDeMann]

Haha I try to go hardcore! Appreciate the love. Thank you for watching Angela!!

[@rustynail1194]

Glad you liked my home town Bath. We had a very wet spring this year so you've been particularly unlucky I'm afraid.

[@RobDeMann]

I had a lovely "bath" in Bath! Appreciate the love, thank you for watching!!

[@tashasgran]

Glad you came to Leeds…. We have lots of beautiful countryside around us too. Glad you enjoyed your trip, Shame about the weather.

[@RobDeMann]

All good! Summer is where it's at! Appreciate it, thanks for watching Tasha!!

[@lesterbangs3417]

Fabulous trip covering many of the places I would recommend a first timer in England to see. The fact you did it in ten days is pretty amazing. Excellent narration too; gentle, light-hearted and informative. Duly subscribed. ( from London)😉😉

[@RobDeMann]

HAHA LOVE THIS! Appreciate you watching man, cheers!! 🍻

[@michaelsansom6]

Superb! An excellently photographed tour of England, Thank you!

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love! Thank you for watching Michael

[@janettesinclair6279]

Wonderful video, beautifully shot, you did give very good coverage of many different cities and countryside on your visit. You travelled through a good bit of England and only got lost once. It was nice that you met some locals - chatting with the grannies at a bus stop, and that very kind motorist who gave you a lift. Pity about the rain, but come again another time and make another video for us to enjoy!

[@RobDeMann]

For sure Janette! Appreciate the lovely feedback. Thank you so much for watching. More in store for my travels!

[@notreyf]

Cracking vid, really enjoyed it, thank you.

[@RobDeMann]

Cracking, innit! Thank you.

[@cstromsoy]

Great video mate. I now live in China but grew up close to that little coastal village you ended up stranded in, St Margaret’s Bay! So pleased someone picked you up and dropped you at Martin Mill station. Shame you didn’t make it to Sandwich, just three stops from there but there’s always next time. Never get anxious, embrace those moments of the unexpected, priceless ❤

[@RobDeMann]

Haha yes that was definitely a moment indeed! Thank you for watching mate!!

[@InaMacallan]

My parents lived in Martin Mill. So convenient to be able to get a train directly from London. (I have no idea why such a small hamlet still has a station at all.)

[@Essess23]

Got to be the best American UK vlog I've seen ca you actually ventured outside of London and the main areas. Hope you visit again and explore some decent places, next time come in the summer lol

[@RobDeMann]

Haha for sure! I had a wonderful time in England. Thank you for watching!!

[@holnrew]

Oh wow, what an intense trip! You took so much in. Glad you liked Bristol, it's one of my favourite places in the UK

[@RobDeMann]

@@holnrew thank you!! Bristol was beautiful and wholesome 🥹. Definitely recommend

[@Telssa1]

You took so many great shots, that captured the essence of the places you visited, and the country as a whole. Well done.

[@RobDeMann]

Thanks a lot! Appreciate you watching. Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@DA-ui4uc]

Unfortunately we have had an unusual amount of rain this year, it hasn't stopped!! Glad you enjoyed our beautiful country.

[@RobDeMann]

Beautiful indeed innit haha! Appreciate this, thank you for watching!!

[@suecox2308]

You're a great tourist and I'm glad you saw so much and enjoyed it! (Sorry about the rain. And the plugs.) Glad you got to York--one of my favorite cities. And--OMG--you sat with the Man United fans in LIVERPOOL???!!

[@jaclam1]

Old Trafford is in Manchester. As long as he wasn't cheering for Liverpool, he would have been safe!

[@RobDeMann]

Haha it's hilarious because I was just in Liverpool hours before the game and then I sat with the the Man United fans. Yes I definitely was cheering for Man United, not like I had a choice 😂. Good thing we won - amazing experience

[@DylanB05]

I live in the UK and have NEVER heard of the BritRail Pass. Turns out it's completely unavailable for citizens of the UK, which is pretty depressing considering a trip to london from where I live (which is only 2 hours away) via train costs me over £100 per person. God I wish I could travel anywhere, but as a citizen here, it's hard to even explore my own county, let alone the country :[

[@RobDeMann]

WOW that's incredibly awful Dylan! Do the citizens not have any deals similar to the ease of the BritRail pass?

[@DylanB05]

@@RobDeMann Naa i mean there’s annual passes but they’re only for trips between two stations (for example, London to Manchester for work) but there’s no deals, so a pass like that would usually cost up to £17k or so annually

[@jacquelinewesson1202]

You can get a rail card to reduce the price,student,,family,or pensioner Enroll for a class at your local college then you are a student = eligible for a student rail card

[@sadieadye5917]

National Rail also have Ranger and Rover passes to help Brits explore specific areas. You could travel 8 days out of 15 in Devon and Cornwall from £64 with a railcard.

[@DylanB05]

@@jacquelinewesson1202 yes but only discount for individual train journeys, and it’s not even much, im thinking more akin to BritRail where u have freedom to choose when and where u go on a whim. germany for example does unlimited rail travel for all citizens at around 40€ a month, it’s completely sustainable and the uk could do it for their citizens too, not just tourists

[@frogandspanner]

7:00 The UK goes back to before there were cars, when posh people rode horses. Most people are right-handed, so preferentially mount a horse from its left side. To make that conveninent, and not to have to mount from the middle of the road, it is rational to ride on the left of the road. When we overtake on horse (or these days in a car) we pass to the right. For pedestrians it is safer to face into oncoming traffic, so we walk on the right of the highway, so when we pass people we do so to their left. This was the norm around the world, but along came the French revolution, and as aristocrats (note: the emphasis is on the first syllable, not like 'Merkin second-syllable emphasis) were the ones on horses the anti-aristocrats chose to ride on the walking side of the road to align themselves with the plebs. This then became the norm in France, and subsequently other irrational nations.

[@RobDeMann]

Thank you for this information!

[@deeb4731]

I totally enjoyed watching your England tour! Thanks!

[@RobDeMann]

Thank you Dee!

[@easybigun7825]

Thank you for showing some of my home countries most beautiful bits. I'm glad you had a good time, thank you for sharing it with us.

[@RobDeMann]

Always a pleasure! Thanks for watching, cheers!!

[@sacredgeometry]

"The weather in England kind of sucks" It looked like you where here in winter based on what people were wearing and you know, none of the trees having leaves on them.

[@windymiller6908]

You're not kidding.....grey windy and miserable most of the time and it's getting worse with a changing climate.

[@keithrn9447]

We have the best climate , but the worst weather! Never too hot nor too cold

[@Jill-mh2wn]

March .Plenty of daffodils and spring flowers . And ,by the way ,the lush green of the UK is often noticed . That's because of the rain ,otherwise we would be like Arizona

[@trickygoose2]

It does seem that the winters are getting milder but wetter.

[@windymiller6908]

@@trickygoose2 Windier too...we never used to have this many storms or floods. .

[@robertgrant4987]

The reason for on an escalator you pass on the left is so the stationery people can hold the rail with their right-hand of course

[@davidberesford7009]

Well done for covering so many places. I hope that you enjoyed your adventures! And gained some knowledge about England and its people. There is a lot to see here in the British Isles.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate you David! Thank you so much for watching. England was a blast!!

[@MicheleBanstead]

One of the best videos i have seen promoting my country. You covered so much. Well done.

[@RobDeMann]

Thank you Michele!

[@leonoramaminaki7217]

Im amazed you went to so many places, well done and hope you return to see other beautiful and historical places.

[@RobDeMann]

Thank you for the love! Appreciate you

[@kennethausten]

This is wonderful to read such positive remarks about UK. I was born in Margate Kent near Canterbury in 1947. Attended college in Canterbury. UK has a lot of history and I love just travelling over the UK. I now reside in South Wales. Thanks for your input. You did well.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love man! Thank you for watching!!

[@adamwynyard4065]

Margate is one of the biggest shit holes in England btw

[@Brian-om2hh]

You did absolutely the right thing Robert. There is *far* more to England than just London, interesting as it is. Places like York and Bath are also steeped in centuries of history and heritage. History is everywhere in England Robert. Not far from me, there is a private school in a small town on the fringe of the Yorkshire Dales. It recently celebrated it's 500th year... Leeds is England's second largest financial hub after London.... It's great you enjoyed your visit Robert. Feel free to come again.....

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the information Brian! Thank you for watching!!

[@lucysin414]

Looks like a fantastic trip! Glad you enjoyed the Cotswolds ❤ we have many beautiful little places to visit in the heart of England

[@RobDeMann]

Beautiful indeed Lucy!! Thank you for watching. Appreciate you

[@mastersatwork]

The way in which you conflate things and align most things to efficiency and a singular way of operating says a lot about you, sir.

[@RobDeMann]

Thank you sir 🫡

[@johnsimmons5951]

You did well, you saw a lot of England. Your travel log was great, a great mix of you speaking, natural sounds, text explaining some scenes. It was well paced.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love John! Thanks for watching!!

[@cazyaz523]

I love our little country. It’s so diverse. I know the weather can sometimes suck but March is not the best time to visit. Thank you for making the effort to get out of London. I’m a Yorkshire lass. Live in The Dales, work in Leeds and visit York frequently. It’s one of my favourite cities Come back anytime x

[@RobDeMann]

I love England too! Yep, totally understand about the weather haha. Each of the cities were great, I had to have the full experience as possible. Thanks for watching, cheers 🍻

[@fairman1455]

Robert you are a good egg, well done you.

[@RobDeMann]

Good egg haha! Appreciate you watching thanks!!

[@francesbale1409]

I cant believe you covered all this in 10 days thats so much! Classic about the bus, you got a very english experience with that then lol!

[@RobDeMann]

Haha indeed! I’m an intense traveler but clearly I don’t want fast enough like one according to my friend. Thanks for watching! The English experience experienced 😎

[@trevormillar1576]

They also drive on the left in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Japan.

[@vaughanrichards7438]

And India?

[@ianpunter4486]

And Thailand.....in fact more than 70 countries world-wide

[@traceyg6458]

As for the escalators, I always assumed it was because most people are right handed so it is natural to hold on with your right hand thus leaving the left side for passing

[@RobDeMann]

Makes sense, thanks for watching Tracey!

[@alisonjones9305]

I live in Shropshire and I enjoyed watching to get an American’s perspective. Yes the weather this spring has been pants! Sorry about that but I am glad to hear you enjoyed your trip despite this. There’s so much more too see, come back soon, you are welcome! Best wishes from England!

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love! Thank you for watching Alison, cheers!!

[@kennethbowry1521]

Great work you covered so much in a short time.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love Kenneth! Thanks for watching!!

[@britishchickinusa]

Great video. thank you for sharing

[@RobDeMann]

Thank you so much for watching! Appreciate you!!

[@Loki1815]

It's strange but you do know that getting wet doesn't make you ill or for that matter, make you dissolve. Imagine all those kids getting ill every single day, all day, because we played Football, proper Football, with our feet, in the rain! A tip for anyone visiting England. If you are going to "Visit" as many Villages, Towns, Cities, in a day as possible and only look at the more famous attributes on show, just so that you can say "Been there, DONE that" and not "know" the places that you "Hit", is rather akin to trying to hit on as many women as possible in 10 days! You don't get to "Know" them, you don't get the vibe, you don't get the full ambiance, only fleeting glimpses, fleeting memories and, maybe, remember the names of some of the best sights on offer! !

[@RobDeMann]

Rain don't stop no fellow traveler! Appreciate this.

[@kloffus3]

Of course that is true but for someone who is only here for a short time , they will have a better idea of the country if they visit many places and not just thde basic tourist centres. But even such places on the tourist route like Stratford or York wil give a better idea of the country that stopping in London all the time.

[@hogwashmcturnip8930]

Best comment here. This guy is a dork, as are many of the commenters. He knew Nothing when he came and he left still knowing Nothing.

[@TheLhana]

I love how well you used your time, I loved that you went to a football match! Fish n chips like others have said are better at the cosat, the jumps straight out of sea and onto your plate. I also times my Yorkshire puddings to your video 😂.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love! Puddings for everyone!!

[@Sorarse]

The traffic lights are the same as the US for stopping - green, yellow, red. The difference comes for going - red, red and yellow together, green, whereas in the US it goes straight from red to green. Didn't want people coming to the UK thinking that if they see a yellow light it means get ready to go when, on it's own, it means the exact opposite. And those white cliffs at St Margarets Bay don't really do justice to the actual white cliffs of Dover. If you want to experience them close up, there are walks along the top of them, giving you good views across the English Channel.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the explanation! And yes good point about Dover - it was last minute so not very well planned as you saw haha. Thank you for watching

[@lauraroe2632]

Glad you enjoyed your stay sorry about the weather but it is still winter sort of here should come back in the summer time. Great video

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching Laura!!

[@frogandspanner]

25:00 I am pleased that you visited my home city of Leeds, and (25:55) the Corn Exchange. This is where corn (i.e. grain) was traded. The predominant corn was, I think, barley, although wheat might also have been traded - but Yorkshire weather is better for barley and its product - beer. Hoc est? Est hic!! Did you go on the Middleton Colliery Railway? I lived near that from age 5-16. There were still remnants of the original cable-towed rail carriageway when I was young, but that was ripped out when a new social housing scheme was built in the mid '60s.

[@RobDeMann]

Leeds was great! I did not go to Middleton unfortunately.

[@dianeshelton9592]

I realise the lack of holiday time in the US forces short holidays. However 2 cities a day is insane, you didn’t get to experience anywhere properly. I would have recommended 5 cities in 10 days so at least you wouldn’t do every day travelling. For those who are not aware he will have been in each city about 2 to 3 hours maximum as each train journey would have been 2 to 3 even 4 hours,, only time really to take a photo and that’s no time to get to know a place at all.

[@RobDeMann]

Thats true Diane, this was the time I booked for myself and I wanted to cover a lot of parts of England with my railpass. A few-several hours per city sounds about right. If I had more time here I definitely would have taken my time better. Appreciate you watching!!

[@FTFLCY]

@@RobDeMann If you lived here, you'd get a min of 28 days paid holiday a year by law! Plenty of time for meandering vacations.....

[@RobDeMann]

HURRAH!! HURRAH!!

[@InaMacallan]

At least travelling by train he got to see a lot of the countryside in between cities

[@keithrn9447]

I think you have missed the best bits, The 4 northern Counties ( old names - County Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmoreland) The Lake District , Northumbria has more castles that any other county , the Roman Wall, Durham Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne, Beautiful beaches, Loads of things to see and do. You would need another month to the area justice! Homes of the first steam railway, the first street in the world to be lit by electricity, the first steam turbine driven ships, the Turbinia, Land of Coal mines, great fish and chips !!! You certainly covered some miles in just 10 days! A great Video

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the lengthy recommendations Keith! Many of those spots you suggested were on my list. However with only 10 days I had to cut them out. Next time!

[@susandrydenhenderson6234]

Yes, you missed all the varied and dramatic and striking real countryside but did a good urban overview.

[@Digital-_-Immigrant_Marv]

I'm not judging you for having ramen in England but I am judging you for going to wagamama...

[@RobDeMann]

Haha yes of course not the best option. I went to the one in Bath because it was the nearest in the pouring rain. Judgement taken though😂

[@Digital-_-Immigrant_Marv]

@@RobDeMann hahaha! Great video man, glad you had a good trip! If you wanted great ramen or hot pot you should have got some when you went to Bristol. Also I would recommend coming back to Bristol in the summertime and if you have more time just spend in the city as it's lively, if that is your sort of thing.

[@radleeand]

Really interesting and well made video. Congrats on achieving so much. Hope you get to come back soon.

[@RobDeMann]

Thank you for watching!

[@rayaqueen9657]

Surprised you missed the amber light is the middle of both phases. Stop and go! Especially as you quite impressively knew it's called amber 😃

[@RobDeMann]

My 10 days of research and I didn’t quite get that right !

[@dereknewbury163]

Very entertaining vlog but I feel quite exhausted for you. Come back soon!

[@RobDeMann]

Glad you enjoyed Derek! I’m well recovered now haha. Yes will do 🫡. Cheers! 🍻

[@Lilly8Listens]

I've lived in London for over 60 years, and my advice to anybody coming to England, is to come in the summer time, not when the place is at its most depressing. Those clouds were depressing me and I live here.

[@RobDeMann]

That is a great idea! Unfortunately this was the time I was available but I had a super time regardless. Thank you for watching Lilly!!

[@SirZanZa]

@@RobDeMann when its 100f in London during summer its the best place in the world, nothing like going around London and day drinking in the hot English summer heat.

[@pierrewilliams1533]

This - times 10,000

[@glastonbury4304]

Awesome video...cannot believe how much you did and the planning...hope you enjoyed England, now all you need to do is the Lakes, Devon and Cornwall and of course Wales, Scotland and Ireland ...you must be knackered...just one point our summers get hotter and hotter every year...😂

[@RobDeMann]

Cheers mate!! Yeahh I could have done Edinburgh but that’s for another time. DEVON & The Lakes were my spots but they were just too far from my itinerary 😞

[@greenjeangenie]

Very good camera work throughout. What a lot of ground you covered.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate you! Haha I try my best. Thank you for watching

[@davidbond4595]

Great video. Loved it 😊

[@RobDeMann]

@@davidbond4595 thank you for watching David! Appreciate you 🍻

[@davidbond4595]

@RobDeMann it's a pleasure.

[@TheClunkingFist]

Holy SH*T: I didn't realise that I just watched a near 35 minute video! And I enjoyed every minute.

[@RobDeMann]

Holy crap: no way! That's super. Appreciate you!!

[@hogwashmcturnip8930]

What are you, a gnat? Who cannot watch 35 minutes?

[@stevo728822]

For me the best part of the country is the coastline away from the cities. Because of the varied geology from the recent ice age to 4 billion years ago in Scotland, the coastline is constantly changing. And there is a public path that covers the entire coastline. Further along the south coast from Dover at Seven Sisters you can walk right up to the base of shimmering white cliffs of chalk.

[@RobDeMann]

Thanks for the information Stevo! Appreciate you watching!!

[@Johnneilson13]

Great video I'm from Leeds lovely weather as usual 😂

[@RobDeMann]

Haha thanks for watching Joel! Amazing weather as usual 🤣. Cheers mate

[@honeypot91]

This video is amazing i really enjoyed watching it lots of variety 😊

[@RobDeMann]

Thank you so much for watching!! Cheers

[@wokeupandsmellthecoffee214]

A very good video so glad you enjoyed our country and boy did you see a lot in such a short time.

[@RobDeMann]

Appreciate the love! Thank you for watching

[@MattM-ce3qe]

I’ve never seen anyone do a trip round England and go back to London every night. Usually people book a hotel room in the area they are visiting. But it seemed to work quite well. Great video.

[@RobDeMann]

I preferred to have a place I know I can go back to every night. In addition I brought a lot of stuff so it would have been difficult to carry everything to every city I go to. Less headaches for me. Appreciate the love! Thanks for watching!!

[@Jill-mh2wn]

Interesting to hear the City of Oxford called `The Campus`.

[@RobDeMann]

Oh no! Did I call the city that in the captions? Definitely was not intended to do that.

[@Jill-mh2wn]

@@RobDeMann Yes ,it struck me because there is always that separation in both Oxford and Cambridge called `Town and Gown` .Sorry to be such a nit-picker, I did enjoy seeing your trip very much .

[@CarlLewellyn]

As a real American native American Choctaw nation i moved her at the age of 13 to live with my Welsh dad i love the UK great history and culture and great people i had to learn how to use serten slang 😂 and it was an eye opener 😂😂

[@RobDeMann]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing Carl

[@jeanniewilliams1937]

That was a fascinating insight to how others see us. Welcome to England, glad you enjoyed your stay. You might fancy a return visit.

[@RobDeMann]

For sure Jeannie! Thank you for watching

[@DarrenMansell]

Oh and I'm sure I walked past the guy in the beanie playing piano in Euston station on Friday 5th April?