The Charleston South Carolina Vlog

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In this episode of the vlog, I'm in Charleston South Carolina, where I find that the city has some great food, super southern charm and interesting history. We walk to Battery Point and see all of the interesting houses, as well as trying fried green tomatoes.

[@patricebishop9049]

Charleston native here, job well done. I’m glad you enjoyed your time here, even in August! 🥵. You need to come back either in October or April, when the weather is perfect!

[@colleenmonfross4283]

You sure picked the worst time of year to enjoy the South!

[@louchat333]

True Dat.

[@Smokingbarn1]

They sure did! There is summer heat and the. Is CAROLINA HELL HOT 😢 they need to come back in the spring time

[@jeffhampton2767]

Shaun some of the most historic areas in the united states are in the 13 original colonies. Which includes New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina Georgia, there are hundreds and hundreds of historical Colonial towns throughout the states. There are also other states with very beautiful historical towns like the Upper Peninsula Michigan. The oldest city in the United States is Saint Augustine Florida from 1565. Hopefully you went there with your upcoming videos. When you were in Pennsylvania my home state you did go to the historic parts of Philadelphia which is where America started, but you never went to one historical town in Pennsylvania and you were surrounded by incredible historical towns with beautiful architecture and history and you didn't go to any of them. That was disappointing but you only had so much time. 👍🏻❤🇺🇸✌🏻

[@coyotelong4349]

Of course at the time there was no North & South Carolina, it was all just “Carolina”

[@JPMJPM]

Which historical towns in Pennsylvania did you wish he had gone to?

[@Lisa-pb3qp]

Hi. Where are you in Pa? 😀

[@5xthedaddy]

@shaun u should go to Beaufort sc so beautiful n n peaceful n lots of great seafood

[@neutrino78x]

Philadelphia is a historical town. They have Elfreth’s Alley which is "The nation’s oldest continuously inhabited residential street". 🙂 I wouldn't advise someone to go too far from the major city because they're just going to run into rednecks/Trump/KKK supporters there.🙂

[@williamscoggin1509]

I live in East Texas and it gets pretty damn humid here especially in august. I feel your pain!!

[@alexis8500]

This is an amazing video! Charleston is my hometown so when I saw a random video of some Scottish guy reviewing it, I knew I had to see it. Subscribing now!

[@shaunvlog]

Great to have you on board Alexis! I LOVE your hometown and will be back - and have a few more videos from there to share yet

[@fortium1025]

Charleston! The most beautiful city in the USA! Great history too! Pirates of the Caribbean, Gullah geech culture, slavery & plantations, revolutionary war (The Patriot movie based on a dude in Charleston), Where the civil war began, naval history during ww2, submarine manufacturing during the cold war! Wonderful place!

[@robertschwartz4810]

Your videos are getting better and better. What a beautiful city to visit. So much history. The only thing lacking is you dancing the Charleston!

[@Computerman4ever]

Sorry I missed your visit. I live in Surfside Beach (South of Myrtle Beach) in South Carolina. It would have been just under 2 hours for me to get to Charleston. It would be great to meet you and Teka in person. You were in London when I was in Edinburgh next tae Calton Hill. One of these days we will meet. I glad that you have been back to traveling. I ken you were missing doing what you love. Keep up the great work that you do. I am sorry I havenae caught up tae the rest of your videos but I love them just the same. I will tell you something that caught my eye. I think it was last year on St. Andrews day in Myrtle Beach I was coming home from a doctor visit when I spotted written in the sky the Saltire. We have a wee bit of Scots that live in the area. I have been learning Scots and I have been told I have a Glaswegian accent (thanks to the many times I have watched Still Game) when I speak it. I love your embrace of people and culture. I am studying on my own to be a polyglot. The only one I can hold a conversation in is hybrid of Scots/English. I am going up tae Maryland where I am originally from tae visit family and go the Maryland Renaissance Festival where I shall be wearing on of my kilts. If you ever get a chance tae go to Maryland during the festival I hope you get a chance to experience it. Enjoy your visits.

[@kathleenchilcote9127]

Go to Jamestown Virginia, founded in 1607.. along with colonial Williamsburg

[@bamachine]

As a place called the United States of America, comparatively, sure we are not amongst the oldest but that completely discounts the people that were here well before half of Europe moved here. There is a dark, tragic history to things that happened here but that can be said about most of humanity, not just here in the states. Also, I questiom the sanity of anyone who decides to visit us in the south during summer. Come in like November when it is slightly tolerable.

[@SmedleyDouwright]

I'm glad General Sherman spared Charleston. I think his troops wanted to sack it like they did to Columbia, SC They blamed South Carolina for initiating the rebellion and wanted to punish it.

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

those are live oaks. the tree that made old ironsides.

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

You need to wear a wide rimmed fedora! My Scots-Irish skin forced me to start wearing one…just for the portable shade. A baseball cap doesn’t shade your ears or nape.

[@tinahairston6383]

That's a joggling board or "courting" bench.

[@LindaC616]

I've never heard of them. Why "courting"?

[@bryantclerkley7056]

I’ve never actually heard an American say we have no history.

[@lesterstone8595]

Why don't the two of you travel to the USA when the temperature is more agreeable to you? 🥵

[@dalemoore8582]

I have never had a sweet green tomato. They are usually sour, dont like them.

[@Luv2tickt]

Those who say that we in the US do not have any history haven't traveled around our Nation. Thank you for pointing out the mistake in that presumption! Thank you for taking us along on your journey and letting us see our Nation through your and Teka's eyes.

[@Himmiefan]

I find people who say that tend to forget that people have been here in the Americas for thousands of years. I think they don't realize that they're talking about white history.

[@Smokingbarn1]

😂😂 in the summer we have a daily heat shower in South Carolina. Or at least it seems. It definitely kicks up the humidity

[@Smokingbarn1]

The jogging bench was used in colonial times for a man and woman who were dating to sit on. The man would “juggle” the bench to make the lady slide down closer to him so he could steal a kiss so my momma told me

[@hannah3250]

So now hopefully any Europeans watching will understand WHY we put ice in our sodas and tea! You’re going to want it and need it in the South! 🥵

[@annemack174]

At some point, return to Charleston in April/May- the azaleas are in bloom & the humidity & heat haven't set in yet. It's the best time of the year there.

[@susanharrah3462]

Yes and there's the azalea festival in Summerville that's great to go too.march/ April. Usually first weekend of April. 😊😊

[@1CathyHendrix]

Enjoyed the video! So great to see ya'll enjoying your time here. There is a huge amount of history in my state of Virginia. Jamestown, Williamsburg, many battlefields and historic homes of past presidents and many historical figures. If you want to see early American history, there is a lot to be had here. Come see us sometime!!

[@Mkproduction2]

S.O.B. in Charleston means "South of Broad". If you're a S.O.B. in Charleston, you're a wealthy "Blue Blood".

[@hardtackbeans9790]

People have died of heat stroke in places like this in August. Drinking a lot probably means you were in no danger. But there have been exceptions to that also. I would always advise to visit in the off season. Unless you on right along the Pacific coast or high in the mountains, summer here can be brutal. Where I am in Texas or South Carolina can be deadly.

[@markebass]

After visiting New Orleans and Charleston you know why people in the US like air conditioning.

[@therealdonnawagner]

If you think Charleston is pretty now, I wish you would have seen it 15-20 years ago, before it became one of the "best tourist destinations". They used to have a huge, beautiful park called Waterfront, where the Pineapple Fountain is. They kept the fountain and a portion of the park, but they've since put waterfront apartments there filling a lot of the space. The city was relatively low on crime (the only area we actively avoided was Spruill Ave--IYKYK--we went everywhere else with little fear), it was a lot less commercial so all the historic stuff stood out even more. My friends and I spent our entire weekends downtown, exploring architecture and enjoying King and Market Streets' shops and restaurants. I'm actually really sad about what it's become because it isn't as safe or as diverse (business wise) as it used to be and a lot of the charm has been lost to development and commercialization to capitalize on the tourist market in the downtown area. But, I moved out of Charleston a few years ago so I don't let myself get too broken up about it. I'm glad you had fun! It truly does have a lot of interesting history. 😊

[@ai1een876]

I agree. It pains me to see these ugly condo developments building everywhere downtown. Where is the protection for our city? Some of these condos look exactly like the Bronx. It’s heartbreaking.

[@thebun]

Also, history didn't start with the English in North America.

[@starman5754]

That's a joggling board, originally from Scotland.

[@stevedietrich8936]

We visited Charleston in October 2014 and thought the weather was great and the city, delightful. We took a couple of historic house tours, visited Fort Sumter, walked around a bit, and also visited Angel Oak, a massive oak tree just a short distance south of Charleston. Along with Savannah, two wonderful cities to visit.

[@quik100]

Yes, Charleston is expensive (for me, anyway). Now i live an hour away and visit whenever I start missing my favorite city.

[@jeanelliott3395]

I’m so glad you guys enjoy Charleston so much! I was born and raised here. As a local, the only time I really go downtown and do “touristy“ things is when my friends are visiting. Another time, you guys should head out toward Awendaw (just outside of Mount Pleasant) or Johns Island for some more history and wonderful food. You should visit the Angel Oak tree, Boone Hall, and the SeeWee restaurant.

[@jerrilynne]

Welcone to our beautiful city!

[@shadowkissed2370]

I used to live in Mount Pleasant. I miss it.

[@keganstearley6415]

You need to see Saint Augustine, Florida....BEAUTIFUL town..oldest colonized city in America, but yes A LOT of tourists fill it up

[@msp9810]

Did you know that open market you visited was a slave market? Where yhe slaves were sold. Charleston was the biggest slave port city.

[@neutrino78x]

Shaun, fried green tomatoes is a movie! Here's the official synopsis, "Academy Award winners Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy star with Mary Stuart Masterson and Mary-Louise Parker in Fried Green Tomatoes, an inspiring drama adapted from Fannie Flagg's best-selling novel. When an unhappy housewife (Bates) befriends a lady in a nursing home (Tandy), she hears a remarkable tale of laughter, devotion and a special friendship that defies all obstacles in this heartwarming film from acclaimed director Jon Avnet." lmao 🙂 Mary-Louise Parker is a major hottie btw. She was in the awesome movie series RED, Retired and Extremely Dangerous. Also she was in the TV series The West Wing, which is a truly great TV show, highly recommended....it's a thinking man's show, a fictional show about how policy is made in the White House. 🙂

[@knobbynah]

Next year you guys should go to New England in the Autumn.

[@LindaC616]

Yes!

[@LindaC616]

Enjoy some warm days in Southern New England like Boston and Rhode Island in the days of September, and then start driving up North because the leaves turn earlier up there.

[@trexpixx4590]

...and that is why you need AC in the US!

[@TerryB751]

Great video. I used to live and work in the Charleston area about 20 years ago. The market area and everything looks the same, simply gorgeous. There's so much to see. So many old homes for touring, museums with so much information about past centuries, the restoration of the Civil War submarine, the Hunley is fascinating, plantations to see, and of course, great food. By the way, can you imagine what the heat was like back in the day in summer with no A/C and trying to build anything without power tools? It's amazing anything was built that didn't take forever.

[@tamrakwiatt2503]

You’re making me excited to go back to Edisto and the Charleston area in April!

[@DanO_DanO]

August rain in Charleston is great while the rain comes down. After that, it smothers.

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Tourists don't really shop in those expensive shops on King Street. We pick up our tourist tat in the market. Charleston IS one of the most humid places you can go, in S C. We go down in early April, when it's marginally more comfortable. Columbia, S.C. is the hottest place in the state. Charleston isn't the friendliest town. There are some people there who think they're superior to out of towners. I hope you toured some of the historic homes. My favorite was the Calhoun Mansion, because of the fantastic collection of Victorian era objects. That's a joggling board, supposedly used by couples who are courting. It rains; in the afternoon; almost everyday in the southern U.S. during the summer; kind of like Ft. William in the fall, aye? 😂

[@ai1een876]

I live in Charleston. Don’t visit in July or August. 😊 it’s super nice weather now (sept)

[@jeffhampton2767]

Shaun, You don't wear dark colored clothing in the Hot tropics. You should have worn a white or light pastel colored muscle shirt or sleeveless shirt. Dark colored shirts absorb the Heat.

[@LindaC616]

His wife is Brazilian, he knows 🙂

[@BeadsBoxesAndBeyond]

We have history but it's new history. Not as old as in Scotland.

[@sha.elaine]

Was it your worst enemy that told you to go in August? LOL!

[@rebeccacorbin1590]

And in the opening of his video Shaun explains the reason for America's obsession with the baseball cap. 😊

[@intallpines]

The Charleston area is beautiful and affordable compared to average US prices.

[@davidcohencrumpton9884]

Get you a wide brimmed hat for block the sun, and #70 sunblock.

[@annfrost3323]

Shaun, that beautiful house with a plaque was headquarters for British commanders during the war of independence. General Sir Henry Clinton was Commander of British forces in North America in 1775. He was also a member of the House of Commons. He was in the Battle of Bunker Hill and headed an expedition against Charleston SC. Francis Rawdon was a British soldier who served during the American Revolution, he served as aide-de-camp to General Clinton during the assault in the Carolinas and the siege of Charleston. After six weeks the Americans surrendered and this was the worst defeat of the War of Independence for America

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Scots and Irish and Scots-Irish gravitated to Appalachia, as the hills were very reminiscent of their homes. Our hillbilly culture comes of this. One can hear the similarities in the folk music.

[@JPMJPM]

Rainbow Row with its colors and palm trees looks like the Caribbean. So pretty!

[@nedhill1242]

The founders of Charleston were plantation owners from Barbados. Google “Beyond Barbados: The Carolina Connection”

[@angiehh516]

I’ve been to Charleston twice. I really enjoyed Savannah too. I live in Chattanooga so it’s a drivable trip for us. Both cities are really charming. I really enjoyed touring the sub and ship docked there.

[@ai1een876]

Did you go to the Tea Farm?

[@tonylarussa4046]

We call it a crabcake. I remember living down there and it pouring down rain where the rain was sideways and coming down hard. Couldn't see out the car windscreen. I lived there for 2 years from 2007-2009. I wasn't wealthy. I lived paycheck to paycheck. Your video makes me miss it a lot! Charlestowne was founded on the other side of the Ashley River (west of downtown Charleston) in 1670. In 1680 they moved to Oyster Point around where Battery Park is today.

[@People_of_the_Mouse]

When you go to Concord Old North Bridge you will see the first troopers to die for the king in 1775 were all Irish.

[@porterdorn2023]

That bench is called a joggling board it is for bouncing and rocking and was invented in Sumter county South Carolina . Thank You for visiting our wonderful city . Y'all come back now you hear . Oh and bless your heart .

[@EternalLightJacquieS]

Saint Augustine, Florida has a lot of history.

[@sunsetmacarons167]

Thank you for enjoying my beautiful city, and for being so empathetic of the great and dark sides of our history. Much love ❤️

[@bronwentillman8385]

My beautiful hometown!!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I can't wait to get back to it! I'm jonesing for a big bowl of homemade She-Crab soup!!!

[@GPgundude]

America is younger than Scotland and doesn’t have such a long history, but we still have some freedoms that Scotland doesn’t have such as the right to keep and bear arms. How’s the firearms business in Scotland??

[@shaunvlog]

And I’m glad. - I walk the streets of Scotland feeling absolutely free and liberated because I know there’s zero chance of me being shot. The same cannot be said in America. So what is free?

[@hopegoodwin2728]

The Scots had their right to defend themselves stolen away by the English. Might still be a sore point.

[@widowmaker7831]

@Shaun It's very funny you didn't know the name of the "Rocking Chair" you sat on and the moment you sat down you actually called it by its correct name. It's called a "Joggling Board" my grandparents had one.

[@Mkproduction2]

Another Charlestonian here. WELCOME DOWN Y'ALL!! In Charleston you have to try boiled Peanuts and She Crab Soup.. Come back in October-February and go to an Oyster Roast Roast.. Bowens Island is a good start. Anthony Bourdain loved it... Hope Y'all had a great time.. Rick Charleston SC

[@DianaJG8]

BTW, The City Market used to be called The Slave Market 100+ years ago. Cringe but history. ALSO: I've NEVER seen anyone put anything on top of fried green tomatoes! That's a "travesty"! (Must have been a Yankee!!) LOL Signed, Diana in Upstate SC EDIT: Did you notice true Charleston folks born and raised have an accent all their own?! Additionally, the "pink house" was located on what we refer to as "Rainbow Row". You will find it replicated in statues and paintings everywhere 😊.

[@Dak36]

Don’t mean to intrude but the City Market property was given to the City by a family if it was never used as a place to sell slaves. There is an original building on Chalmers St. called the Slave Mart and was just that. They have just finished the African American Museum located on the site of Gadsden’s Wharf which was a place of many slave auctions. The wharfs next to the ships were regularly used unfortunately.

[@DianaJG8]

@@Dak36 Thank you for the information you provided and the very kind way in which you did it! I got things mixed up, obviously, and I'm glad you pointed it out. It's been several years since my last time in Charleston (I lived in Summerville and moved to the Upstate.) I guess I got the buildings mixed up in my old brain! LOL ❤️-Diana

[@johncantrell614]

Next I don’t know if you have been there yet or not, but a good seafood place to try is Hyman's Seafood, right next to the Charleston place hotel. Very famous place with great food.

[@CJWJR]

I’m from the Upstate of South Carolina, and I have to say that you are very brave going to Charleston in August. 🥵 Between the higher coat of living, risk of hurricanes, and being on a fault line, I think I’ll stay in The Upstate. I’m so glad you enjoyed the city and my home state though.

[@scottdublin4164]

I've actually performed a couple of weddings in that Gazebo! Really neat place.

[@genamayhew1961]

You should see Mrs. Pat Atshul's(?) home which is gorgeous & historical, her & her home has been on on of our reality shows called Southern Charm(Charleston , they have another show out of Savannah ( u would like it)Georgia The big white crazy bridge you went across is named after one of the cast member's grandfather (Rav-en-o family) cast member that is a disgraced politician Thomas Rav-en-o that went to prison for drugs. Seems like no big deal after #45! Charleston is gorgeous & has awesome restaurants & on the water. KZbinrs Jolly went to a restaurant there and tasted some world's best banana pudding & biscuits and gravy & etc... Check them out to see where to go. Josh & Ollie =Jolly visit awesome spots u need to try too. ❤😊🙏😍

[@RSPDiver]

One could easily stay in Charleston for a week, both for landmarks/touring, and for truly amazing food. I do hope there’s a part 3 to this trip, because I could tell you dozens of things you have missed thus far. It is my favorite city in the US, and top 5 in the world. And Edinburgh is one of those. 😉

[@nedhill1242]

You could spend six months in the Charleston area and go to a different restaurant every day for lunch and dinner and see something different every morning and every afternoon and still not eat everywhere and see everything Charleston has to offer. It’s pretty surreal.

[@kellyshomemadekitchen]

That’s what you call a “Joggling Board” 😊

[@philomathist6899]

A rain storm will make the humidity bearable, lol. In the low country yeah right… spring time is better, but it is either Scotland cool (winter) or deadly humid although not as hot as Florida.

[@JPMJPM]

I wish you hadn’t gone in August, though. Worst possible month. I once went to New Orleans in August. I could barely breathe. 😂

[@annemack174]

FYI - The Battery is actually pronounced (Bat-tree) - Charleston-ism

[@easternsecrecy9777]

That beautiful rain should cool things off for you. Uh, wait...guess not. I have been to the same restaurants as you and ordered the same stuff.

[@Rain-Peters]

Aww Shaun, you looked like a wee bairn sitting on that bench

[@ronplunkett8148]

It's a joggling board,goofball...the carrige tour would stop by my house at 19 State Street and tell about the history of the the Joggling Board,we had one in the yard.

[@TimSmith-uc4pk]

There is an English officer buried in Beaufort N.C. in a church graveyard. He was buried standing up facing the east towards England in honor of the King.

[@Melodystiak1]

Reminds me of Arlington, VA Hey Shaun, are those trees the ones that are actually all one root system?

[@LyleFrancisDelp]

Yikes. If you’re gonna visit Charleston, don’t do it in August. Go to Yellowstone instead, as it’s much cooler. Do Charleston in December. You can see the Christmas decorations.

[@NurseEmilie]

I can tell you like the food. I've never seen anyone take humongous bits before; guess you really like it. Just kidding you.

[@quik100]

Charleston in August = Oh My! Spring and fall only.

[@maryharris5384]

Where did you stay in Charleston South Carolina ? I haven’t been there yet so I’m looking for something nice .

[@philomathist6899]

Greenville or Augusta are just as pretty but they do not have as big of a tourist industry. Augusta because around the masters.

[@terriwiley9737]

I really enjoyed that. What a beautiful place! Wish I could visit there someday.

[@cherylhughes2988]

We South Carolinians love Charleston, but we don't so much in the summer. 🥵 Sorry about that.

[@yugioht42]

You might not like the front of certain buildings especially after you hear exactly what used to happen on them. Trust me it will disgust you. Charleston actually is already trying to figure out how to mark its historic significance yet try to wipe its stain off history.

[@nitanice]

I'm a US Navy brat who had the pleasure of living there as a kid. It truly is a beautiful city with beautiful gardens. Dark history (like almost 100 percent of the South), but it is truly a gorgeous place. Dunno if you're still in South Carolina, but Middleton Plantation -- again, dark place but a beautiful place is close by and not to be missed if you're still near Charleston. Plantation is the belly of the beast, but it's beyond, beyond gorgeous. Boone Hall Plantation as well. Both built and gorgeous with the sweat of slaves' blood. Just remember 'em as you look at the beauty they created. They're both right there.

[@LindaC616]

This is from long ago

[@nitanice]

@@LindaC616 Four hours doesn't seem that long ago, but perhaps we've embarked on a new time warp or something.

[@LindaC616]

@nitanice meaning when Shaun and Tekka were there. His videos are posted months fter he's been there. So you're recommending they see something in SC when he's in Scotland.

[@TailgateStudios]

The region has been peopled for something on the order of 50,000 years. I think that counts as history! Just give "Topper Site" a quick google. Then there are shell ring sites out by the water that date back a few thousand years. Finally, it dates back as a colony to the 1600s. It was one of the larger cities of the time so has the oldest museum, theater, etc. in the US. Lots of great history here! Love the video. PS - You can't break those joggling boards. My kids jump on ours like a trampoline (as have I)!

[@christinacosty7013]

I grew up in Charleston and now I'm home sick

[@rmlrl1971]

You really should invest in a few umbrellas. One to keep you covered from the rain and two to keep the sun off you.

[@Sgt_MoDog_USMC]

How can Teka be from Brazil and not be accustomed to the "Heat" ???? :)

[@Pari_Pixie]

So gross. I live in SC. You could not pay me to eat fried green tomatoes from anywhere 🤮

[@Chris-lc4bo]

It raining with the sun shining is called Sunshine rain. We have it Florida, also.

[@leshanjefferson4190]

COME ENJOY SOUTH CAROLINA!!! WE BETTER THAN FLORIDA

[@peggydeis8415]

I really appreciate your videos of the states, I've never been to Charleston. It's really cool ❤ thanks for the video ❤

[@dalemoore8582]

Yall need to stay out of the big citys and go to some of the smaller towns. You will see the real America

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

Just curious. Is that how you're taught to use a fork in scotland?

[@buddystewart2020]

When I was in the Navy, my ship, USS Deyo, was homeported in Charleston Navy base. Me and my wife lived in West Ashley. Charleston is truly beautiful. They also had some really good places to get seafood. It's prepared differently than seafood along the Gulf Coast, which is what I grew up on, but it is good. I've eaten at some fancy places there, but some of the best were some much more casual places where you ate at pic-nic tables. I enjoyed my time in Charleston.

[@BettyRenew]

My parents went to Henry's for dinner when my Mom told my Dad she was pregnant.. they were so thrilled because she had been told she couldn't have children.1943.

[@lamp8112]

Very sweet story.

[@DeborahDavis-zi6pm]

You need a straw hat. That dark cap attracts heat and does not let your body heat escape.

[@JoeBlow_4]

Great vid Shaun. I've always wanted to visit Charleston, specifically for the history, but also the southern beauty.

[@causticchameleon7861]

Oh been there many times. Don’t forget to go to the Hunley museum.

[@SherriLyle80s]

We call sun and rain together Liquid Sunshine here in Florida