LONDON, ENGLAND 🇬🇧 | OUR NEXT HOME? | EP 65

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A trip over the Channel to London, England brought us to the question of whether the UK could be our next home.
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[@lindacluney446]

I was in corporate world 30 years. Retired last year. Kids grew up long ago. Wished i had spent more meaningful time with them as you do with yours. We still had great vacations, but work always got in the way. Mostly worked 50 to 60 hours a week. Also had to travel. Looking back....i should have walked away from that job. It sucked the life out of me.

[@WorldTowning]

It’s such a battle to think the right thing at times. At my best in my professional career, the sky was the limit as my upward trajectory was very clear. But when we decided to put family first, we know that it would come at a cost. We were ok and realized that career dreams and family greatness was not a duality. At least for me... We made our decision without regrets, the kids are happy and I am experiencing our kids while they are still under our roof. I love it and won’t trade it for anything. There are challenges, but everyday is more worth it. All the best ! Will

[@maxisussex]

It is never too late to make up for lost time.

[@zanyzoo6767]

you havent made mistake you contributed to society and thank you for doing so. People that so call "drop out" of society never do. They still use roads and shops and theatres and museums that are run by individuals who have not dropped out. Who do they think pilots the transport that they use to get from town to town . Not people that have dropped out , thats for sure. It a selfish way of life, and the only respect should be for people that do really drop out , and they are the ones that live on a desert island , with no internet , sewage, hospitals , electric etc etc. Just think at the moment of all the medical staff the world over dealing with the pandemic. If they had all gone walkabout , where would we all be now? Next time you make a doctors appointment for yourself or your family, just be happy that they didnt all, give it all up and selfishly do their own thing .

[@westleyleonardo1473]

i know it's pretty randomly asking but does anyone know of a good site to stream new tv shows online ?

[@andrewdoubtfire4700]

It always amazes me that we in the UK are so lucky to have such lovely, warm and wonderful people come to visit us.

[@WorldTowning]

Thank you. We found the people there quite inviting.

[@LivingFree207]

We only got to go to London for one week before we went to Spain I must say I did not expect to love it as much as we did. We stayed in an Airbnb about a 30 minute walk to all the museums. It was called Mary Lebone neighborhood. It was AMAZING! Very lively, people from all over the world. It was a working class neighborhood with restaurants, shopping, etc...not a lot of tourist in that neighborhood and I could see myself living there for a while. We will go back when we can to explore more. One week was not enough lol. Enjoy!

[@jsueiro1]

Living Free Forever - Melody & Ric Schafer I agree one week is definitely not enough time. Love airbnb! Sounds like you had an amazing location!

[@LivingFree207]

It was so much fun. Every morning the Italian restaurant would pull out the chairs onto the sidewalks like all the other places and then the Italian music would start. The neighborhood has food from the middle east, Asia, South America, USA, eastern European and so forth. I don't recommend driving...traffic was horrible but to walk it was great. I wanted to ask where you parked your RV? My husband was asking and I didn't know. You are JUST like me...you see a boat and you thinkg "hmm maybe I can live on that lol" I'm always looking at alternative ways of living. I'm checking out cruise ships to retire after seeing that one older woman who retired on one after a lifetime of cruising. They say it's less expensive than assistant living :) I've never been on a cruise but doing my homework so we can try one next year :) If we like it, it may be our new way of travel.

[@jsueiro1]

Great idea! We parked it at the Toulouse airport long term section. It was quite affordable for a week. Sounds amazing.

[@sussygrosso6446]

I went to London for the first time this year...I completely loved it.. can’t wait to go back because there are many places I didn’t go.. I spent 2 1/2 months in Europe :)

[@WorldTowning]

Congrats!!! Sounds like an amazing trip. Totally agree, so many places to see.

[@LondonisAmazing]

Love London🇬🇧 This video made my day! Thank you

[@jsueiro1]

Renée Borunda so happy to hear this! Great city! We will have to spend more time next visit.

[@WorldTowning]

It was a great (and expensive) experience in London. Glad to be back in the motorhome.

[@peterwilson8132]

I was born in London but when i was 20 i left for an adventure that was 1976 the adventure continues.............and by the way i walked the Camino back in 2014 the people and the scenery make the magic.

[@jsueiro1]

Peter Wilson wow, cool life!!! So happy to hear that about the Camino. We can’t wait to connect with nature and hikers. Words of advice?

[@peterwilson8132]

keep your backpack as light as possable, don't walk to fast or far, keep your boots tied tight so that your feet don't move around in them, don't worry about finding a place to sleep there are lots of places,relax ,chillout, soak it up,open up to your fellow hikers and listen to them,share your life experences and injoy the magic of "THE WAY" Bueon Camino.

[@jsueiro1]

Great advice!!! Thanks. We will have to work while hiking so hopefully we are still able to get the full experience. Light bag is not in the equation for Will as he insists on bringing the drone. Ha.

[@peterwilson8132]

There is a company that will take bags to your next destination along the Camino so if things get to much you should check them out.

[@alanhudson8718]

When i was in London 26 years ago i went to Camden markets and there were some very interesting sights....punk rockers were all the rage then and they were out and about with their 10 inch spiked hair ...piercings...coloured hair etc,amazing to see..i must say even though it is a interesting and diverse place i wouldn't swipe it for my life in tropical Queensland.Australia.i love watching you all travelling to all your wonderful destinations....would love to do what you are doing..dont stop.corporate world..arrgh!!!!!.,safe and happy times ahead.take care of each other.Jess i always laugh when you call your home a ''camping car''.haha.Cheers.

[@jsueiro1]

Alan Hudson ha! You might have seen me there 26 years ago. I was wild, but I did not have the spiked hair. Ha! Everytime I hear myself saying that on video I think it sounds so weird, but in the moment it feels so normal to me.

[@alanhudson8718]

Jessica c,mon you were born a wild child.!!!!! LOL.we want some more videos please.

[@69birdboy]

Glad you like the UK but i agree with you. I'm english and i lived and worked there for a few years. Its too much. There is so much more to the UK. I hope you can look around sometime

[@WorldTowning]

We did get to look around for several weeks a month ago, but then we got robbed and lost our UK footage so no vlog. However, we did love it.

[@zzbloggs]

I live in London, moved here almost 40 years ago from the green fields of rural middle England. Now I can't leave, everywhere else is too quiet, not diverse enough and comparatively intolerant. Love it, hate it sometimes but not leaving any time soon.

[@WorldTowning]

We had a good time in London. Avalon absolutely loved it and is saying that is where she wants to live full time. We love all that London offers, but OMG is it expensive. We would have to live on a longboat to survive there.

[@zzbloggs]

World Towning , I have a good friend who lives on a narrow boat, no permanent mooring so he has a different commute to work every week! Cool lifestyle though. Enjoy your travels.

[@stevencassidy6982]

I agree. The countryside is overrated

[@Travelingmel]

I worked in Software for a few years and left to work for myself. I can't imagine going back to an office. Sometimes I miss the "security" of a constant paycheck but that was always illusory. Living in London would be tempting though. Great edit. They keep getting better and better. -Henry

[@WorldTowning]

It’s not easy and yes, it is tempting at times. The thought of a steady paycheck is a double edge sword. You can count on it, but you are also tied to it. Hopefully that will not be our reality again.

[@tonyowen8349]

Great video! Hello from anglesey north wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@lailaelyacoubi2821]

I love your reciprocity. It's a pleasure to watch your videos. God bless you

[@jsueiro1]

Thank you for your support. More fun to come. Wait until we go hiking for 7 weeks, now that will be crazy.

[@kenkliu]

We were in Camden Market too! It was so darn crowded lol. I think I prefer corporate life in small doses now. But I don’t think potential employers would like that.

[@seeyou1812]

I have been to London, got a good deal on a pair of shoes at the market . As for my input, there is no way I would give up what you are doing for any big city ,or corp. job .Keep your kids close as you can they will be grown and gone before you know it.

[@jsueiro1]

I agree. It was really only about a 5 minute discussion and we were both in agreement. I know, we are trying to keep them close. I know once they go off on their own adventures they are gone. Ha

[@dinerouk]

Well, theyre a bit different from the usual US visitors. I knew a few couples like that when on my 25 year trip around the world and work in the Bavarian \Alps and Spanish Costas in the 70s/80s. Happy days!

[@WorldTowning]

That trip sounds amazing!!!!

[@iamshakenbake]

Did you see the stairs where the clash photographed their first album at the Camden market? We tried to recreate the photo ourselves. :)

[@WorldTowning]

We did not! Was it cool to see? Loved Camden so much.

[@TheWallaceReboot]

I'd like to schedule a training session. 😉 Looks like a chill time in London, glad you got the cameras worked out. I haven't seen all your videos, are you doing that big long hike in Spain? We were thinking about it for next Spring!

[@jsueiro1]

Yes! WorldTraining, coming soon. Ha! We are doing the long hike. We were suppose to start on June 1st, but had to push back one week because we had some visa stuff to do. We are so excited and a bit scared. Never slept with 100 people in one room before. Yikes. We will be vlogging it.

[@TheWallaceReboot]

Umm, 100 people? Lol. So awesome. We'll look forward to seeing how it goes, and see if we still want to go for it next year, haha.

[@whentokoloshsays1142]

Camden Market is not the "other side" of London anymore. It has turned into a tourist trap since 1979.

[@Thegardenersclog]

I'll be in Dingle Ireland mid sep to Oct maybe Scotland too. The Videos are great!!! River home new adventure for you!

[@WorldTowning]

We will be done with the UK by then, but the idea of living on a narrow boat 🚣 sounds amazing.

[@jsueiro1]

Nan J we are heading that way for August. Can’t wait! Thanks, we work hard to share it all with you through our vlogs.

[@Thegardenersclog]

Enjoy Ireland, Ive spent a lot of time there, it is a beautiful place! If you're looking for some fun adventures while you are there let me know. My son was 11 the first time he went and continue to come back with me until he was 15 and he always had a great time. Enjoy.

[@iristrask1483]

I want to live on one of those boats for a few months.❤️

[@WorldTowning]

So cool 😎! Right!

[@jsueiro1]

iris trask they rent them mom. Go for it!

[@petegriffin6184]

People live on narrow boats full time in my home town Newbury , a great life .

[@johnfitzpatrick2083]

Cant wait for more trips to inspire me

[@WorldTowning]

Don’t worry. They are coming. We start the Camino in two weeks.

[@jsueiro1]

John Fitzpatrick the Camino is up next. Not sure if it will scare or inspire, ha, but we are up for the adventure. Thanks!

[@julianlord5366]

Weird to see you guys pre-Camino ... it really did have a lasting difference, although it hardly changed you into different people.

[@WorldTowning]

It is interesting to see the progression. I have been working on an RV recap episode and I can definitely see how we have grown (and aged) 😅.

[@rembrandtlebeauvongoethede6524]

Love the videos. In answer to your question, I used to be a 18-30s rep (think club med) in Spain. I hated my UK corporate job so I quit last week and am going back out to be an over seas holiday rep. Fuck it. One life. 😁😁😁

[@WorldTowning]

Congrats!!!! That is awesome. Life is too damn short to be unhappy.

[@madie72451]

Great vlog!! Funny

[@jsueiro1]

Thanks. Life was a bit crazy in London. We loved it, but ready for a slower pace in France (and the cheese)!

[@russcattell955i]

I quite understand your philosophy. I worked like a dog in my early years mostly in public utilities. At 44 I binned my logistics manager job and we moved to rural SW France, bought a old farmhouse. Now 61, retire at French ret age 62 having worked ever since making goat's cheese. No going back ? No siree !

[@WorldTowning]

You make goat cheese? OMG - You are my hero. Cheese makers are the most interesting people we know. You have made a great choice and should be proud. All the best and please stay safe.

[@dominiquebt]

Love to visit big cities for the culture and energy, but couldn't live in one anymore! Been there and done the corporate world - I'm over it!!

[@jsueiro1]

Hot Springs Dominique so with you. I so loved our time in big cities across the US. It was wild, magical and unforgettable. But, now we seek something different. No regrets! I can see you are on the same page. Feels good, right?

[@WorldTowning]

I know. We find ourselves enjoying the culture of a country in the rural areas. Things seem to be slower there and we can get a more authentic experience that way.

[@dominiquebt]

Exactly! Traveling the way you do and being able to spend real time (more than a few days or so) in any given spot is also key to absorbing the local culture.

[@dominiquebt]

No turning back!

[@unowhotravelchannel]

Ah you did go to Camden Town then, great stuff! We think London is an amazing place but personally we couldn’t live there! Too much hussle and bussle!

[@jsueiro1]

unowho travel channel I agree! But, we sure did have a fabulous time. Dreaming of fish n’ chips today!

[@stevencassidy6982]

Thats why we like it.All that hustle and bustle

[@3009earders]

Another great video guys, when are you coming over the water to tour the UK in your bus??

[@jsueiro1]

We will be in UK most of August! Can't wait.

[@martindoersch]

I would definitely stay on the "live your dreams" side! (And currently we do the "mini version" of world training...towning to evaluate how this could work out for us. www.martindoersch.at/unterwegs/)

[@WorldTowning]

It really was not a hard decision. But it was a decision we had to make nevertheless. There were a few deep conversations on this, but I think we made the right decision. All the best! Will

[@SamSam-yb3ls]

Don't do it girl! Londoner here, loved London all my life, until about 10 years ago and now planning my escape. Like every Megapolis, it's too expensive, too busy, less civil, and intent on keeping the upward 'distribution' of wealth. If the public services worked well and corporations and employers didn;t take the piss, then I would give the two thumbs up, but after Brexit, if you have the option, Europe or Australia would be where I'd look to explore. Also, have you tried North of the Border...?

[@DomRivers67]

Sometimes, once you've got to a certain point, you just have to lift a middle digit to pointless toil, in my case the kids were old enough to stand a bit of privation and I binned working in an engineering office to go freelance landscaping, not been late once since, I dictate holidays, and haven't put a tie on since, money is erratic but not too bad and I'm happier with less structure. Nice to see a US travel vlog that doesn't suddenly turn out to be some sort of religious mission, always feels a bit patronising when some well scrubbed twentysomething tries feeding me a bit of jeebus in between their fish and chips and changing of the damnable guard lol

[@WorldTowning]

Glad you got the less structure. Congrats! We are happier this way as well. Our WorldTowning journey is about connecting deeper to our kids and the people of the world and we are humanitarians. We do not practice organized religion or consider ourselves part of a religious group, but we respect others right to practice what their heart feels. Kindness is our religion. Lets spread it like glitter everywhere.

[@Whocares.........]

Stay true to.... No paddington?

[@WorldTowning]

The kids did not pick one up. They choose to spend their money at the Harry Potter store at Kings Cross.

[@geoffpriestley7001]

Dont think london is england it isn't if you want england try the smaller towns further north, Norwich and York . A recent survey said 60 % of Londoners where born abroad dont how they get that figure

[@WorldTowning]

Interesting. We definitely do not think London is England. We did make a trip back to England to the countryside last month, but that was part of the footage that was stolen when we were robbed. So sad. We had a great time.

[@rogermcdonald126]

Next time you are in London get your kid not to put his feet on the seats in tbe tube.

[@WorldTowning]

Yes, not ok. I agree. We are not perfect and make mistakes just like everyone else.

[@redoubt2766]

Roger McDonald You, of course, have never done anything wrong in your uptight boring little life. Watch out it's the Guardian of Morality you sorry little man.

[@apa208]

why nobody is complaining about the prices in London market? oh they are English, their handmade arts are more valuable than Moroccans' ... i always find it heartbreaking how tourists bargain with the poor morrocan craftmen, who beat big time anyone in the world with their high skills, but can pay more in the developed world where they sell a simple ''handmad'' cup for 40 pound ... if you appreciate art you should be paying the same amount of money wherever in the world you are....

[@alecsmith4894]

Sal Projects there is a huge difference in the cost of living in the UK vs Morocco. Rent, food, Travel etc. Plus bartering is an integral part of the buying process in these countries. The locals do it, it is part of their customs. I have travelled all over those regions. There is no way you would walk in to a market in Beirut, Damascus, Casablanca and just pay the first price, it is not part of the culture. And as an aside, tourism and the money they bring to these places, especially in the markets far outweighs any discounts bartering brings

[@WorldTowning]

Alec - I agree that it is a part of the culture, but on a different note, there is the value question. When we were in London, we spent on only those things that we saw value in, and after coming from Morocco, I did not see value in much in London. Aside from the food, we did not buy much. It was too expensive and quite frankly, we do not need much. We bought so much more in Morocco because we saw items that intrigued us at a price that made sense to us.

[@alecsmith4894]

World Towning I agree. There is a huge mark up on cost. I love about 50 minutes south of London, on the coast, which is stunning but not so far away that you lose the cosmopolitan life style and diversity. I have just returned from Indonesia and stocked up on some beautiful hand carved items, batik materials etc and the costs were so low. I downsized a few years ago into a much smaller property and now I just surround myself with things that have a meaning to me and something that triggers great memories rather than all the clutter and meaningless stuff! Watching with intrigue as you journey around, it is fascinating.

[@hlund73]

If you're in London it's going to cost you more than 20 quid to go to Morocco for your fruit earrings.

[@jacqueline23788]

back to france is better small town is best too much frenzy in big city too much stress working " for some more money all the time i dont like it

[@WorldTowning]

London is fun for a few days, but we are a slower pace kind of family. I can not imagine that there will be a day that we will be without the kids. 😪

[@jsueiro1]

jacqueline KLEIN France is always the right answer. Ha! There is good cheese! I hate stress and try to avoid it!