I visited Britain 3 years in a row. here are my thoughts

[@anncollier2094]

Always remember, Joel, that, weatherwise, the rain we get is what makes the UK a green and pleasant land, as the saying goes.

[@lindsaymckeown513]

Particularly here in Scotland, sometimes etheral!

[@theapavlou3030]

​@lindsaymckeown513 we watch alot of Scottish nature progs and the statistic that stayed with me is that it rains 22 out of 28 days...

[@Bellemorte999]

I work on a UK base run by the USAF and I was literally saying the same to a few of my US colleagues the other day - I am not sure they bought it🤣🤣🤣

[@tikemyson5627]

Otherwise it be like Spain dry barren desert

[@budapestkeletistationvoices]

pleasant?

[@keithfinn1011]

Good manners and a pleasant demeanour will get you a long way in the UK, or anywhere for that matter. You have both in spades and are a credit to your parent's.

[@margaretflounders8510]

Hear hear!!

[@stephenlee5929]

True in most places, the difficult part is understanding what is 'good manners', where you visit, French shops comes to mind.

[@pyeltd.5457]

Good manners in the UK is bashing people out the way to get to the charity shops before the old timers buy up all the ex queen's Jewelry.

[@cultfiction3865]

Literally everywhere I've been in the world have the basic manners you would expect of any normal person. In general manners tend to be well received all over.

[@ratatat9790]

Good comment..just need to drop the apostrophe in 'parents'.

[@agentbaldy7]

Calling it a chippy. Legend!

[@johnmcgrath6192]

Lolo, wecalled the local chippy a chippy. Bropnx NY 1950s. Anegish woman ran it 3 daysaweek, Thur Fri Sat.

[@agentbaldy7]

@@johnmcgrath6192 all this talk of a chippy is making me hungry. Putting my order in now 😁

[@zeeox]

Assuming you should have a principally American fast food condiment on hand to add "flavour" to British chips AFTER adding salt and malt vinegar... not so much a legend.

[@Jamie_E_Pritchard]

@@zeeox What American fast food condiment would that be?

[@zeeox]

@@Jamie_E_Pritchard - err... the one he's talking about in the video. I.e. Ketchup. It's origin might be British, but it is by far more commonly used in the States to go with their fries. But I'm not even sure my local chippy even had it as an optional extra when I was a kid.

[@grai]

great that you are so open to other countries you're a credit to America and very welcome here in the UK 👍👍

[@SimonBates-t2d]

Youngsters these days just seem to '"exist". You are really "living". Fill your life with memories Joel....it goes so quick! It's taken your videos to make a 61 year old UK bloke reflect on what a beautiful and diverse country the UK is. Thanks mate!

[@netcurtains]

Cringe

[@netcurtains]

Hard t9 believe your 61 ,,parhetic

[@gilkay1]

Go further west next time..Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and the west coast of Wales are all beautiful. Beaches fabulous, seaside vibe in abundance. Wales has some amazing castles too and plenty of hills and mountains...

[@outlawedgiraffe]

The west coast of the UK in general (including south-west) is really nice, there is so much he hasn’t seen yet.

[@benaziz5465]

100% Joel, watched channel for a while and if you had a poor perception of beaches...get down to Poole and happy to take you for a beer :) Edit: @09:57 .... you're one of us now.

[@maddym6592]

I'm from Devon, it's beautiful here ❤️

[@Amberle38]

Very much second that. My parents lived for years in North Devon then Dorset after they retired, beautiful coastline & countryside.

[@teejai5291]

100% Go to Cornwall. Its utterly stunning. Takes frigging ages to get there but well worth it. The coves, the quaint little harbour villages, long sandy beaches, Lands End.....Do it!

[@madhatter217]

I'm from England and watch your channel, i have done for a while and the reason I like you Joel is because unlike a lot of ' US channels that do UK reaction videos, you don't patronise, if you don't like something you will say you don't like it so when you say you do like something we know you really do.

[@barbarariddick5321]

Joel, you are definitely becoming British, moaning about the trains and weather, good lad. Come back soon❤❤

[@rossshepherd9836]

Jeez, don't put him down like that.

[@James-w1t]

​@@rossshepherd9836Here, Here!!!

[@CarlBland-l8l]

Just needs a ike tracksuit joint in mouth a hands down pants a he's British

[@Jsonwon]

he kind of looks British, ;)

[@CarlBland-l8l]

@@Jsonwon na hea gt that dopey american look

[@jocelyncarter6258]

A rainy Monday morning in Britain is hell. But a Friday in Britain in the spring and you are able, at long last to sit in the sunshine outside a pub with a lovely glass of lager is heaven on earth.

[@Isleofskye]

You are 100% right and I realized,, working with many female colleagues,in particular, that Monday morning was not the time to ask for flexibility or favours. I learned to take a "run up" assessing the mood of each individual Man or Woman until by Friday, especially in the afternoon, it's PARTY TIME and then I chose the moments to ask the Boss for extra leave, longer lunch period, or any one of innumerable benefits developed over my "Office years from 1971-1995 when I started the first of my 2 outdoor Businesses, the second one involving caring for our lovely dogs and as I have 5 waiting to run freely in the park right now,I will bid you a fond farewell:)

[@johndunkley7999]

We need to make this man our tourist minister.

[@satchfanuk]

Joel is an honorary Brit now for sure.

[@Mielikki-ng7zu]

For sure, such a nice lad!

[@josefschiltz2192]

We've even got him to say Chippy! - which is also - I forgot to add - a slang term for a carpenter, which my dad was.

[@robertmcbride1859]

I totally agree.

[@josefschiltz2192]

Well, my father was a POW, whom my mother met whilst on the post round as he was a put to work as a farm labourer. My mother was whistling the Blue Danube waltz and he joined in just over a passing hedge. He, eventually, became a cabinet maker for Alstons, and she inherited my grandmother's shop. Sadly, he had developed TB in the late 40s, but kept on working with just one lung working properly. That led to a heart attack and he died when I was just seven. The whole of the factory floor had a whip round and achieved a whole month's wages for us and they all came to his funeral. Even the people on the bus to work came or set condolences and flowers. Just to say, he was - in a way - an immigrant, but he was a polyglot and the last two languages he learnt were Italian - from a fellow POW - and English and spoke very fluently with just the tiniest of an inflection.

[@madmark1957]

Nope he is an American. Who else over the age of 6 would make a fuss about not getting ketchup.

[@kathytweedale6864]

I’m an American but have lived in Somerset for over 30 years. Love it here, amazing beautiful countryside. Please come visit!

[@paradisekohchangstyle2150]

What part of Somerset are you in?

[@danmayberry1185]

Perhaps you can teach him how to say cider.

[@scatton61]

A Great county... Home of Cheddar cheese

[@DrPangloss]

@@danmayberry1185 Zoyder.

[@DrPangloss]

@@danmayberry1185 Try teaching him to drink cider.

[@MarjorieStoker-oj8fh]

Its the rain that helps our greenery plus gives us something to moan about

[@GniewnyMedrzec]

And rainy, cold weather is always matching well with cup of hot tea 😊

[@jeansmith3367]

🤣🤣☂☂🌧

[@stephenlee5929]

You do know, we can (and do) moan about the weather when it's not raining as well 😊😊

[@tonyrodd6348]

I actually love rain!

[@twpsy634]

..​@@tonyrodd6348...and me!

[@BritishGeezer]

I love your enthusiasm for our wonderful little Island. You mentioned the trains. Yes, they started privatising them back in 1994, and it has been a downward spiral ever since. Ketchup on chips! You got it all wrong, my friend. You need curry sauce, and if they don't sell it, it's not a good place. A good hint for eating in our country, if its busy and you have to queue....its a good place to eat.

[@opabinnier]

My heart goes out to you and your generation. When I was your age I didn't have a care in the world, but young people now have to face a really black time with no end in sight. SO I love that you are having a good time here and reminding us all of all the benefits we take for granted... we're all a bit down too! You are a very kid and thoughtful young man.

[@sandersson2813]

I'm rather sick of hearing "how hard the young have it" Life was MUCH harder in the 70's and 80's.

[@simonpowell1762]

You finally said it yourself bro! England is not just London… you’re now British dude 🎉💪🏼👍🏼

[@doglifehub]

London isn't English anymore. It's some sort of globalist hell hole.

[@TomGraham-mk2wl]

I'm a born and bred Londoner. I would always recommend to anyone coming to the UK to check out London, but then to get out and spend some real time exploring the rest of the country because there's so much more out there!

[@coinzyuk2472]

the fact he's bigging up scarborough! Defo a Brit now

[@budapestkeletistationvoices]

England is pretty much London. the rest is irrelevant

[@Lincoln_six_echo]

@@coinzyuk2472Scarborough is nice.. I never tire of going there. I only live about 1.5 hours drive away.. north bay especially..

[@AthynVixen]

Never seen your channel before and i admit i clicked on this expecting you to comment that its really gone downhill in somany ways as we locals have observed but this was such a lovely video and a love letter to our country. It is so so refreshing to see Americans discover and visit parts of the UK outside of London.

[@sabre8519]

Calling it a chippy true brit in the making.

[@petenorton883]

I'm an old guy. In 1972 I hitchhiked from Washington DC to Seattle. I had been a sailor before and I fell in love with the prairies. It was like driving across the sea. And I found nothing but friendliness from all the people I met.

[@Crusty_Camper]

I travelled across the States using your Greyhound buses and mostly used the old Route 66 roads. I agree with you completely and I learned to really like people in the small towns in the middle of nowhere. The cities were great too.

[@simonwalsh8045]

I've just turned 40 this year and have seen a lot of the world, but seeing my own country through a fresh set of eyes has certainly opened my eyes about what we have on our doorstep. I'm from rural West Yorkshire and it's easy to take for granted the beauty of the countryside when you see it every day. Keep up the great work, mate 👍🏼

[@conkersbadfurday356]

I couldn't believe it when I saw there was an article of you visiting Manchester in the Manchester evening news!

[@pinball1970]

Really what date?

[@bakersmileyface]

@@pinball1970 27/09/2024 Title of the article is "American visits Manchester for the first time and he's blown away by two things"

[@pinball1970]

@@bakersmileyface Thanks!

[@clivet3252]

​@@bakersmileyface is this just one of those lazy articles based on watching his video on KZbin rather than interviewing him like when there used to be journalism?

[@bakersmileyface]

@@clivet3252 Yup pretty much.

[@jane-ju2op]

Come and spend time in Devon and Cornwall!!! The sandy beaches in Cornwall are so beautiful.

[@alibobsmarland9572]

I'm a northerner and Cornwell is the best place in England, I wish I lived there!

[@aletha460]

We used to go to Mawgan Porth in Cornwall every year as kids and growing up. So many happy memories & a v special place. We'd always arrive at night and before driving down, every time mum would make dad halt driving, so she could watch the waves, breaking against the cliffs xx

[@alibobsmarland9572]

@@aletha460 We used to drive through the night and go to the Mermaid pub in Porth at 11am for a couple of drinks before the campsite at Newquay would let us in!

[@alibobsmarland9572]

@@aletha460 We used to drive down through the night and go straight to The Mermaid pub at Porth at 11am for a couple of drinks before the campsite at Newquay would let us in!

[@aletha460]

@@alibobsmarland9572 ahh, I loved it down there. As a kid, we went looking for crabs in the rock pools with dad every day. Then into the caves and looking for traces of pirates. And looking out for pixies along the way. The campsite we stayed at, was lovely. First morning each year, us kids would do the usual-running round everywhere to make sure everything was the same as it always was in years previous, then on the hunt for Nelson-the 1-eyed cat 😂. When my sisters started having kids, they took them to the same campsite, so they could have their own memories there too. Then one married a narcissist, who offended the owners and they were barred from then on!

[@veeday1146]

If you haven’t read Bill Bryson’s books on Britain, you should. He must have been the first American to express his fondness for the UK and it’s quirks. No podcasting then so his writing made him a very honourable British citizen.

[@MarlynMeehan]

You've just reminded me that I read Bill Bryson's books some years ago after a recommendation from a friend. I must go back to them again. You're right a great read.

[@mary-y8x8h]

I'm glad that you mentioned Bill Bryson. 'Notes from a Small Island' was written about the UK in the 70's and shows a different country to the one Joel visited and we are now living in. In the first chapter writing about 'arriving for the first time in 70s UK and finding it shut (!) because it was a Sunday, and the story about the novel use of underpants is making me laugh just to thinking about it.

[@annaparry4045]

I remember having that as an audio tape (shows how long ago that was!) and we listened to it in the car on our way to our summer holiday. It’s so funny, tears were running down our faces. Love Bill Bryson.

[@vamboroolz1612]

The only thing is his book on Britain only concentrates on England, it totally skips over the rest of Britain. So not really a book on Britain is it?

[@veeday1146]

@@vamboroolz1612 One review of the book was easy to Google. ‘When Bryson gets to Scotland he’s surprised that it feels like a different country from England and Wales. I’m always amazed when people say that, I find it weird that they would think that Scotland should be just like England, with worse weather. He had some trouble understanding people in a pub in Glasgow, which is fair enough as I had no idea what two men from Fife who I happened to overhear talking today were saying, and I’ve lived in Fife for donkey’s years.’ As for Wales he did the country justice in an account written for the Welsh Tourist Board. He did write more than one book on Britain. You’ve missed out if you’ve only read one and sound quite unhappy about it.

[@robs6779]

Excellent video. Really enjoyed listening to you talking with that much passion for our country 👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sueburke6096]

I'm so glad you took the time to appreciate the diversity of my country. It is a ridiculously small island yet has so much to offer. If you come back and decide to see more of the North West you have an open invitation to have a roast dinner with my family.

[@jabawoky4349]

A lot of American 'Reaction content' KZbinrs have been justifably taking a hit just lately for not mentioning the original uploaders names and going over the same subjects pretending it's the 1st time they have heard of it but Joel is leading the way on how to do it right he always credits the uploaders name and has the perfect balance of reaction and original content. I always look forward to his comments during the video's and his conclusions at the end..intelligent, insightful, witty, honest, long may he reign..All hail JPS 😁

[@Ruthleslie-v3q]

There's been a lot of strikes on the rails for the last year. It's a pain in the butt, although I do feel they need to stick up for their wages. They've now gone back to work. 😅

[@Britishshadow]

Yes Joel is real as a reactor can be. There is one reactor in particular who’s really bad at this, they have different accounts for each country with different names, pretending to be dumb as if they are reacting to something for the first time. Another reactor laughs at everything, even jokes they can’t get (someone from the other side of the U.K. don’t get them). Some bad actors in this game for sure.

[@jabawoky4349]

@@Britishshadow Yeah i know the one you mean...i've stopped watching his video's they were getting very repetitive.

[@sandersson2813]

​@@Ruthleslie-v3qHardly anyone in UK gets trains, it's something like 15%

[@sandersson2813]

​@@Britishshadowdon't get me started on the fake reaction faces, the open mouthed gawping at something which isn't even unusual or shocking.

[@lindylou7853]

Cornwall, St Ives … gorgeous … the Scilly islands …

[@AndyKing1963]

The Isles of Scilly, the locals will lynch you for calling it the Scilly Islands ;) seriously it's brilliant (although a bit of trip to get there). Would also add the Channel Islands (although technically not the UK)

[@legend9335]

I had my honeymoon in St. Ives in 1966 October 8th end of season. Re visited a few years ago. Over commercialised and overrun. Pity.

[@mehitabel6564]

St Ives is a hellhole of overtourism now, I visited in August this year, have previously seen it in all seasons. We could barely move, grubby, smelly, repetitive tourist tat, couldn't wait to leave. There are other beautiful seaside towns/villages in Cornwall much more worth visiting.

[@miamonan9627]

Love the way you see the UK, and how you bring everywhere you travel to life. I don’t mind hearing a few negatives, because mostly you’re so upbeat and positive, and as travel guides go, you’re really entertaining to tune into. Keep ‘em coming, and hope you make it to the South West, and Wales soon.

[@mjb22]

I literally discovered your Channel yesterday but since then I have watched about 15 of your videos. You have such an easy style and manner that the videos become so engaging. I have subscribed to the Channel and find every video interesting. You come across as a really cool guy and just keep doing what you are doing, because you are a credit to young people and to young Americans. And you are very good at making videos! 😃

[@01matthewc]

Joel, next time you're over in 🇬🇧, you need to go to north Wales & visit the Snowdonia national park. That is breathtakingly beautiful as well. There is a little train that runs up Mount Snowdon.

[@purplebongo27]

We have some beautiful places in the South too...we generally get ignored...you'd love the West coas5 of Wales. Gower is my stomping ground. Look forward to your visit ti Wales 💜🌻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@nidh1109]

​@@purplebongo27that's what I thought when he was talking about beaches South Wales. Plus for scenery , especially Snowdonia, magnificent.

[@clivet3252]

I've been saying he should go to North Wales. Conwy, Llandudno, Snowdonia.

[@ashrichards4899]

Should try Swansea, we got plenty of beaches/coastline and things to do!

[@paulajones9821]

Wales is beautiful I'm from north wales 15 mins from Llandudno it's a lovely seaside town as is conwy and snowdonia is also a must I've been to south wales years ago and it wad also lovely,hope you get to visit joel

[@olixz]

In the UK I don't think we appreciate our country enough. Great food, people, countryside etc.

[@cultfiction3865]

Great people? I've heard quite a few people from other countries say we have shitty attitudes.

[@Mvrky0]

@@cultfiction3865 Judging an entire country of people based on the actions and words of a few is dangerous and unwarranted, just because a handful of people don't like England doesn't mean England is inherently bad

[@elina33]

@@cultfiction3865 those people can go back to their countries if they say something like that. I'm an immigrant btw.

[@elina33]

exactly. You've been taught from school that Britain is a horrible violent empire and you should be ashamed of yourselves. The education system is dangerous for the country.

[@debbieredfern2267]

The ones with the shitty attitudes ​are generally anti British , just love to hate Patriotic pride😮@@cultfiction3865

[@janneroz-photographyonabudget]

Thanks for the honesty. To be fair, I get P**sed off when I watch videos where folk visit the UK, go to London, and that's pretty much it. They come out and say that you don't need a car, public transport is fantastic, busses every two minutes, the tube gets you from a to b in an instant. Now you've visited and are being honest, phew..... thank goodness. Public transport out of the big cities is quite frankly atrocious. Great video mate, thanks for the uploads.

[@rogerhargreaves2272]

Absolutely spot on. 😃👍

[@mandykesby9284]

Not always, as long as you do your homework first.

[@dereknewbury163]

Great warm-hearted review JPS. I am really happy that the UK has made a small contribution to your view of the world. When I was your age back in the 60's, the World was alive with many exciting possibilities. Idealism was not a dirty word. I am really sorry that my generation is passing on such a shitty situation to you guys. Enjoy each passing day, sweet youth. You have been doing such a great job of spreading love and understanding

[@sallywalton5375]

I love that you love Britain. The Lake District, is beautiful Joel, if you haven't already been. ❤

[@sparkandflame]

I love this

[@timdickinson1956]

Joel you need to visit the Northumberland coast it is breathtaking.

[@dorcas9370]

You are so right Tim - Northumberland is such a stunning county. So many castles and beaches - sigh!

[@tracyfarnath2270]

​@@dorcas9370yes I love it we come every year to Budle Bay have a trip to holy island the Farne Islands and the castles. The beaches are beautiful.

[@tracyfarnath2270]

You can say what you like, we do have the most beautiful country and it's being destroyed by the governments and the fact that our identity is being completely trampled on, one church vicar has said that in twenty years time it will be mainly Islamic that thought is terrifying. Get over to the pub for your cider while you can because if this present government have their way this country will be unrecognisable. Thank you for all your videos though they are always good fun, I'm glad you enjoy it so much.

[@catherineharrison9441]

Joel, one place you must try and visit is the Isle of Skye. You will never find another more beautiful isle in Britain. The terrain is like an Emerald bed of a majestic grassy hills and ancient rocks and cliffs. ❤️ from Northumberland 🇬🇧

[@SirIsaacTheRed]

Bless you Joel. You’re a very kind and thoughtful young man. Thank you for sharing your content. Looking forward to another package opening with your little brother 😂

[@76499brian]

We have such wonderful sandy beaches in Devon and Cornwall, quant villages, try to stay rural thank you for a great video as always.

[@rupeoverlay3153]

If you like coastline you should check out the southwest coastal path through Devon and Cornwall. It’s so beautiful out there

[@0KiteEatingTree0]

Sorry about the trains dude 2 names Beeching and Thatcher Beeching was responsible with the closures of main lines, tram serves and a lot of branch lines. Margaret Thatcher privatised the railway’s and it’s gone so downhill since. We do have this tendency in the Uk to mirror America. But it’s often the bad stuff we copy. Great vid , really down to earth.

[@TraceUK]

You need to go to Dorset! White sands, turquoise waters. Beautiful!

[@Coral813]

You sir have our gratitude! You are a wonderful guy and hopefully a future Brit.

[@petermclelland278]

You've caught it. Having a good old British 'moan' - Wecome brother.

[@catgladwell5684]

It's what makes us British. And a good old British moan should always be followed by "Still, can't complain/musn't grumble". After having complained and grumbled for at least ten minutes of course🤣

[@paulwright9749]

I’ve heard that British moaning has been shortlisted for World Heritage status!

[@elizabethbrown6287]

​@@catgladwell5684 it's a bit like when we say "I'm not being horrible, but..." and then go on to say something horrible! 😂

[@chriscoates503]

Whitby is the best sea side to visit

[@PatrickKelly-lz3pv]

but wear a helmet.

[@gmdhargreaves]

Brits have TO REMEMBER THIS GUY NEVER USED A CAR- and still saw more than you’ve ever seen!!! On a students budget as well! GET OUT THERE FELLOW BRITS❤❤❤

[@JordanCarlin-qy5ed]

Well said! Joel is actually inspiring me to see my own country of Scotland, getting more into nature and enjoying our beautiful planet for the short time we are on it

[@jmcc2275]

He’s a student he’s got plenty of time on his hands….and YT cash. Some of us work.

[@gmdhargreaves]

@@JordanCarlin-qy5ed go for it mate! Scotland looks incredible ❣️

[@AANDYist]

nonsense ive been a footy fan 40 years and been to 100s away games all around the country The same as every fan from their club that goes away games

[@patstokes7040]

I'm and American and I just can believe you don't go and see you're beautiful country. It's smaller than some of the American States and we travel hundreds of mile to see something. All of the glories of your country as so close. I would love to see it.

[@jamesleogue3938]

I hope that your friends realise just how lucky they are to have You as a friend, You Sir are a very Special Person. I love watching your reaction video's, you always give such a positive narrative on your journeys. I hope you will always keep visiting our beautiful little Island and that one day you are able to bring your significant other along your future journeys. God Bless You Joel. Stay Safe and Happy. 🇬🇧🤗

[@gillyUK]

Glad you enjoyed your trip, JPS and I agree 100% on everything you said xx

[@alastairjamesmainland2497]

Great reflections Joel , wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed our country .

[@direnova6284]

Thanks for the outside view, It's really interesting to hear an intelligent commentary from a traveller to our country. Also I'm impressed that you get out there, see the world and meet the people with such an open heart. You're living your best life Joel, good on ya mate.

[@DavidCooper-cb4zp]

There is a BBC programme called... Weatherman Walking! It shows the stunning walks of Wales!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

And to think I knew Joel before he started UK vlogs. Now he has experience and insights and anecdotes. Love to hear it 👏🏽

[@annaparry4045]

Me too!

[@princessperdita]

Thank you so much for your upbeat resumé of your visits to England and Scotland. Sometimes it takes an outsider’s pov to make us appreciate hat we have, especially in these gloomy times. Hope you continue to enjoy visiting many, many times. You are always welcome

[@JJ-of1ir]

I really was interested in what you had to say in this video. Thanks for putting it together. I am glad you enjoyed your trip here overall, but sorry you met a few problems. We are struggling with a few issues at the moment, like many Western Countries I believe, so let's hope we manage to sort ourselves out and get back on track soon. Take care of yourself.

[@KiltedGreen]

Joel you are a pleasure to listen to. You’ve such a straightforward and honest way about you that is so real and enjoyable. Cornwall is a magical place and I’m sure you’d love it. I live in Essex so no local promotion here! Thanks for reminding us again about the joys of our own country - I often remind people that others travel half way around the world to see what is on our doorstep. I wish you very happy travelling and for better trains!

[@margaretratcliffe5465]

I agree with what you say about the misery and costs in both the uk and usa. Im a brit here in the usa.

[@Lily-Bravo]

Thank you for all your positive talk bout the UK! Re the Sunday Roast, it is actually easy to make at home, (and a lot cheaper) the tricky bit is the timings. I don't know whether you have the same cuts of meat we have, though, but I am sure it would be possible.

[@vallee3140]

another usa reactor made it herself and it looked delicious.

[@Alexander-fu1zd]

You (and Americans in general) are always welcome dude. You need to check out Snowdonia in North Wales on your next trip. Epic 👍🏼

[@Alexander-fu1zd]

And not to rile my South Wales fam, the Valleys are stunning too 👍🏼

[@cynthiamorris1874]

Also the Brecon Beacons, Black mountains and the Gower peninsula, in south Wales.

[@twistedsister2568]

And have a go on the zip line

[@katzablot599]

Snowdonia is one of the places I’m considering for a walking holiday next June. Can you elaborate on why it’s epic?

[@lordcharfield]

Oh yes, it’s STUNNING!

[@uknivek53]

Wales is truly magical too make sure you visit there too

[@Aisatsana1971]

I’ve from portsmouth, but I and my family have visited wales several times. Genuinely one of the most spectacular places on earth. Love it every time.

[@DavidL-i4j]

Yep, as an Englishman, I was blown away at how beautiful Wales was 👍

[@andrewcoogans471]

I'm Scottish and have only been to Wales once but I loved it. Welsh people are great as well, I need to explore their country more! Oh and nobody can sing like the Welsh! It isn't just a stereotype, these folk can sing!

[@cynthiamorris1874]

@@andrewcoogans471I always wondered why I couldn’t sing, I found out recently 😂

[@Zomerset]

The Gower Peninsula is stunning. Had to pinch myself I was still in the UK at times.

[@andrewmills509]

Hi Joel you made it on my national newspaper feed on my a iPad from an article in the Manchester Evening News about your visit to Manchester that’s fame my friend 😊 glad you enjoyed your 3rd trip to the UK I’ve enjoyed your videos particularly Scarborough as it’s just down the road from me, keep up the good work 👏👏

[@pinball1970]

Do you have a date so I can do a search? I'll try a search myself too but just incase I cannot find it.

[@andrewmills509]

@@pinball1970 it was last week Wednesday or Thursday I think 2nd or 3rd October or around those dates

[@pinball1970]

@@andrewmills509 Cheers man, I'll see if I can get one.

[@andrewmills509]

@@pinball1970 I did try have a quick look yesterday but couldn’t find it so good luck. I was so surprised to see it in the first place

[@PaulSmith-u7f]

Took my wife to UK for 1st time this Summer and she agreed with all your thoughts. Countryside, trains, chippy, Yorkshire pudding, everything! Uncanny!

[@davidgreenfield3204]

HI Joel, from South Yorkshire GB. Home is where the heart is, US GB. Come back soon. ❤

[@MikeF93]

I'm also from south yorkshire :) (Rotherham)

[@tedbriskett2962]

I think it's great how you are not afraid to 'get involved' and meet and do things with perfect strangers. Some lasting memories can be made that way 🙌🙌

[@camerachica73]

Yes Cornwall, North Devon and Dorset especially and the New Forest too - I think your UK 2025 tour needs to be more rural :)

[@sueflynn9886]

And pause in Somerset on your way!🤣

[@rachelpenny5165]

I agree. I grew up in a farming area on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon. I now live on the edge of the New Forest. Because I can't drive due to the way multiple sclerosis affects me, living in the New Forest I enjoy.

[@ivanaivana169]

Once again, great video Joel, for future trips to Wales, South West England, feel free to put it on the list😊

[@hayzeebloke]

Glad you enjoyed your visit. I visited USA twice last year, I love doing roadtrips there. It's different to UK but we still are amazed by the beauty of your country.

[@craiggodard6419]

Thank you for visiting our little island 😁😂😃😁😀😋😁😂

[@lg_believe333]

With the greatest respect, I wouldn’t call the U.K. a little island with a population of 67 million but I would call it a small island. A little island is like Ascension Island which is a British overseas territory.

[@cultfiction3865]

​@@lg_believe333It's true that Britian isn't all that big in size but it's too densely populated. Nearby France has a slightly lower population but about 5 times as much land. And nearby Netherlands probably isn't that much smaller and has a population of around 17 million

[@chatteyj]

@@lg_believe333 little or small whats the difference? In any case Britain is not a small island- its huge its the ninth biggest island in the world.

[@Totek6]

Wales has stunning coastline in the UK, Abersoch is one of my favourite places and I saw dolphins there jumping out the sea.

[@lindylou7853]

Liverpool has beaches … big sandy beaches to the north towards Southport … Crosby has the sculptures on the beach … and Formby has red squirrels ….

[@militarymummymackin]

Oh Joel you need to get to Cornwall...on a hot day it can look like the Caribbean! Also Devon...Dunster, minehead,Lynmouth and also the jurassic coast. So many beautiful places. In Wales Tenby is an incredible sea side town..its my favourite place and we go every year!xx

[@gavinward3176]

I would recommend Shrewsbury, Church Stretton, and a walk on Long Mynd on your next trip. Shropshire is a lovely county.

[@Sandra071162]

I was in Shrewsbury last weekend, a stunning town.

[@alistairrobinson3865]

Great to see you enjoying my country 🙏

[@jeanrushby7657]

Hi Joel you missed the beautiful whitby you must go there Joel you will never forget it ❤

[@shaunstock]

You must come and see Devon and Cornwall, Southwest is best! Get yourself to Plymouth and see where the pilgrims and founding fathers set sail for America. Love your videos 👍🏻

[@LordLondonstone]

Thank you, Joel, I always enjoy watching your videos. Evidently you have visited more of the UK than I have - and I have lived here for most of my adult life; I am 75 years old. I work as a tour guide, so your views are always of interest. Most of the work I do is in London, so my visits outside will only take me to those place within easy reach of the capital. Please keep on sending your thoughts and impressions.

[@CuriousPotato-z1d]

I love Scarborough too. You're an honorary Brit now 😀

[@gmdhargreaves]

Loved how you call it “pissing it down” in you latest UK Tour, welcome back anytime dude

[@chapsnaps1]

Joel, you have to visit Brighton, Bournemouth, Dorset - Durdle Door and Lyme Regis. Devon and Cornwall. I think you will like Newquay in Cornwall, St Ives, Porthcurno. Some great pubs in Cornwall (the Pandora). Lots of very interesting National Trust properties. You might need to drive in the UK! Not everywhere is well served by rail - even when they are not on strike.

[@steven54511]

Glad you enjoyed your visit (mostly) Joel. I do hope you come back again either with your family or friends.

[@davesexton3908]

Hey Joel, you are now definitely an honorary Brit. I grew up in the New Forest. Give it a try, I think you’ll love it. Stunning scenery, wild horses & donkeys, quaint towns. Happy to give you some pointers of where to go there. Keep up with the fantastic content Joel.

[@fletcher2311]

Great video! Coastline, Natural beauty, Cider, Pubs, Sandy Beaches, Sunday Roasts. You'll love Cornwall mate. Sennen Cove has an amazing beach or if you can get in - Kynance Cove is special. Trains - all the different lines are now run by overseas companies whose motives are profit above service. Flying is often quicker and cheaper for longer journeys - go figure.

[@laurenshayton2399]

Come down to Devon, go to Woolacombe beach and Saunton Sands, where the US army trained for D Day, no better sandy beaches in the the UK on a sunny day,you'd be amazed. Go to Exmoor, Dartmoor,Bodmin. By all means forget about the Jocks and the Taffs, although Snowdonia is nice

[@leebarca]

Yessss please do the American vs Brit comparison... btw I'm from England and I would recommend you also visit Northumberland (Alnwick for example where they filmed parts of Harry Potter and the beaches up here are incredible)

[@ange5673]

Alnwick castle was also used in the iconic Robin of Sherwood series from the mid 80’s. It also aired and did well in the US and still has many fans today.🌳 🏹

[@MandyWood-s8b]

Hi Joel! I'm from Newcastle, UK. I know you were here recently, I was so sorry to have missed you! I just wanted to say I love your videos, you're a really, really nice person, and you've just about single-handedly, changed my opinion about Americans, you're a credit to your nation. It's refreshing to see my country through your eyes, it gives me a renewed sense of national pride. You are SO right about the trains too, they're terrible. Thank you for keeping me interested, look forward to more of your content - and your next visit.

[@cultfiction3865]

@@MandyWood-s8b Most Americans I've met through social media seem friendlier than Brits in my own experience. But I still need to visit there but every Brit I know that has been has always said the people there were awesome 😎

[@pulchralutetia]

I’m walking around the coast of Britain. It’s 4,500-5,000 miles in length so it takes about 18 months to walk around. There is an unbelievable amount to see in the UK and one lifetime is not enough! ❤

[@Isleofskye]

I admire you. I hope you're in your 30's :)

[@pulchralutetia]

@@Isleofskye 51 years young!

[@jakemorrison8507]

How?!? Well enjoy what a trip 😃

[@MrWobz]

Hi, are you the guy I met and chatted with in Lower Largo a few months ago? I’m disabled and was hugely impressed with your attitude and drive. If it wasn’t you I still wish you the best and enjoy your epic trek. Cheers.

[@Isleofskye]

@@pulchralutetia Sorry but I have,only,just seen your reply.. Very impressive,my friend.

[@Sunworshiper-l7z]

Hi from Scotland Came across your channel. I am glad you were made to feel welcome. We do have a stunning country. Scotland is where my heart is. She is magical. I have to be honest, you have seen more of Britain than myself lol. We are renovating a campervan to tour Britain and Europe so I am excited. Travel and adventures are so much fun.

[@Shellytrifle.]

I have to say I was anxious clicking on this, because I enjoy your shows so much 🎉🎉🎉

[@mickambler3151]

First of all I really love your channel jps,I'm a 63 year old English man,thank you for doing videos on the UK, you have made me so proud of my. Country, I have been to the USA 🇺🇸 seven times ,I love you guys you were very kind to me ,thank you ,next time you come to England hit me up,I live in. Yorkshire,,I'll take you to the Yorkshire dales, it's paradise my friend

[@Milly-ht4lo]

Devon here, as much as I love the scenic parts, I just absolutely love Yorkshire ❤️

[@gdok6088]

Great review Joel after visiting our little island for the last 3 summers. Love your appreciation of the countryside and the coastline. Here in Yorkshire today (5 October) we have beautiful blue skies and sunshine! Not saying it's like that every day!! The strikes by various rail worker unions have all come to an end now so here's hoping train travel will be getting back to normal. I've followed you since day 1 Joel and I'm so impressed with your channel and the community you've built. You're a great young guy :)

[@griswald7156]

Formby close to Liverpool is a fabulous beach…

[@Bezart34]

Wow! What an amazing video. So good to hear your 'take' on the country. I can definitely suggest that you visit Wales - a trip in itself. Do the whole principality. It's not that big. And in the south of Wales. - the Gower Peninsula. Magnificent beautiful, huge natural sandy beaches. Go for it - you'll love it! 😊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Croeso i Gymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@purplebongo27]

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[@mikeoglen6848]

The Seaside towns have definitely passed their Heyday - but I'm glad you got something out of them. Ketchup with Chips isn't traditional - you've gotta learn to love the Salt and Vinegar!

[@AndyKing1963]

Cornwall and Devon is a must

[@AndyKing1963]

especially Bodmin and Exmoor

[@robinashenden2029]

JPS - it's such a delight to see your interest in our country (many of us are jaded and have stopped noticing or appreciating what we have). Please read George Orwell's essays now - they're easy as pie to enjoy and will take you to stage 2.

[@user-zy5eb1sc5q]

Salcombe in Devon on your next visit. Stunning

[@benowen170]

I really hope you decide to give Wales a try next time you're here Joel, you were close to my hometown of Llandudno when you were in Liverpool, i'm sure you'd enjoy the land of the dragon just as much as England if you get to experience it 😊

[@nightowl5395]

What a lovely video; you have become a real 'seasoned traveller' in recent years and these observations on the people and places you have experienced whilst in the UK are of real value and interest. There is so much in the rest of Europe you will probably want to see, but when you do return to us I DO hope you travel down to the West Country...all the way down to Lands End, as Cornwall really does have a character all of its' own. Stay safe and thanks for all your videos up to now.

[@juliebone4929]

Lands end has got too money grabbing. Keep to the SW coast path and enjoy the scenery.

[@Bob8091]

Make you jealous now. I retired to the Peak District 7 years ago. Best move I ever made. 😊

[@riafoster7453]

I'm a brit wanting to move to the peak district eveytime I go, I don't want to leave. I'm so grateful we have places like that. I'm very envious of you 😂

[@Bertie22222]

Restaurants and pubs must always charge VAT on everything eaten either on the premises or in areas designated for customer use. This includes food courts in places like shopping centres, airports and railway stations. That's an additional 20%. Therefore your tomato sauce is usually FREE when dining in

[@lyndarichardson4744]

Aww Joel, we love you too❤ if you ever decide to live/'work over here, I know you'd be very welcome. I think your negatives were really quite minor. The workers on the railway have been striking on & off for ages, so that probably didn't help. I can't remember if you were here before or after the General Election, but there's certainly a lot of gloom about Politics in the UK at the moment. Next time you come to the UK , as well as the West Country, try and visit East Anglia . Norwich especially is a beautiful city and you could take a boat trip on the Norfolk broads as well. Suffolk is also lovely Thanks for the video. Hopefully you'll be back over here next year.

[@rosiecesareo8092]

Your enthusiasm is so lovely. Great video.❤

[@DistantCousin]

Cider is STANDARD here - my favourite drink! I always really struggle when I go to other countries, because outside of Australia, New Zealand and Ireland, it's hard to find. When I went to Cleveland, my friend managed to get us HARD ciders (as you call them!) from an Irish bar.