USA vs UK - Which is Better for Vanlife?

[@TravelBeans]

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[@VickyCountry-hu2xb]

You can stay at state parks campsites for $15 or $20 a night

[@stephensatt]

FYI. The "Tipping" thing is in fact a result of Federal Policy in the USA and YES, its gotten way out of hand. Up until about the 80's being a Waiter/ Waitress in the USA paid minimum wage PLUS TIPS, and if you worked for an expensive restaurant you could in fact have this as a decent job and make good money and make a living. The Restaurant industry complained how much their workers were making and got a law passed that allows them to pay HALF of minimum wage. So now you will get paid $3 or $4 dollars an hour, something like that, PLUS tips and the restaurants started a campaign of making tipping 15% the norm. There is now quite a backlash forming, so bad in fact, the last trip I took to New Orleans, the menus now have a CASH column and a CREDIT column on the menus to encourage you to pay cash which is a lower price and that puts control of the tips back to the patron and allows the workers to pocket the money without Federal oversite. In the USA when you see a problem in industry you can almost always trace it back to some stupid law that was passed.

[@RoseSingleton]

You're only causing trouble with this video. Sounds like you want to start another War. You lost the last one

[@cherylmcleod4821]

You need to come to Canada. Not just British Columbia and Alberta / Rockies. We are a big country with a lot nature to explore. Many provincial and national parks. Hopefully I can watch you travel here some day..

[@nomadicivories]

The answer is Canada.

[@kathleenhudson8429]

While I agree with you on the history question, I would like to point out something most people forget about. Especially in the western part of the US, there are many historical Native American sites that are very old, more than 1,000 years. Folks tend to remember only what happened since Europeans came to the country, but people have been here more than 20,000 years.

[@marthagaluszka8888]

And in New Mexico there are religious sites that pre-date Christ with constant worshipers. The established US has a newer history but no shortage of its own significant sights/sites. The UK has some old buildings and Viking artifacts but the US has ancient cliff dwellers and proof of human habitation that predates any in the UK. Point should have gone to the US.

[@phabulouss1]

The world is roughly 6000 years old, Biblically.

[@TheRockkickass]

@@phabulouss1 ….yea but, it’s not

[@phabulouss1]

@@TheRockkickass Oh, yeah, it is. Just by your comment proved you didn’t, haven’t nor understand history, let alone Biblical history.

[@TheRockkickass]

@@phabulouss1 biblical history isn’t history. It’s a collection of stories written by different people. We have fossils that are over 100 million years old.

[@MrPenguinLife]

You are going to the wrong RV parks in the US if you are spending that much per night, we took a circa 2,800 mile RV trip from Louisiana, to the Badlands, and Mount Rushmore, then over to Hannibal, Missouri, and Hot Springs, Arkansas before returning home in May. On that trip the most we spent was $54 per night at one RV park, with all other campgrounds having at least water and electric hookups ranging from $18 to $36 per night, with at least 3 location being in $22-$25 per night range, as well as 5 nights doing free off grid camping.

[@chellee]

I agree, tipping is out of control here in the US. It's to the point everyone demands a tip instead of earning a tip. I believe a tip should be earned.

[@n1mie]

And what ever happened to 15% being a good tip? If you gave more you were being generous. Now 20% is expected…

[@Noturgommar97]

That’s what happens when people are making $2.13/hr (servers wage in tx) in 2023. Putting the responsibility on the customer is so wrong and antiquated

[@crynolyn]

Let's pay them a living wage and then they won't need the tips

[@shampoovta]

Some places are now making the tipping competitive by giving people a list of the names of the workers and giving people the option to tip exclusively to specific workers. So you will get better service and people won't get a living wage. These employers know that there are bad employees that ride the coattails of good employees. They have plans for this and they are not good plans trust me. 😆

[@timrodatz1274]

People say they make $2.13 an hour, that's a lie straight up. In chef school we was learned they'd is a minimum pay by law say the law has it $7.50 then that's what you make per hour not $2.13. And depends on the server job they can make more than most people in 1 night for some people in a week. Say a good server on a good night is $300-600 a night. So get off the servers don't make money. Now a server can make less money depends on their service, yeah I have left a Penny on a note explaining their service and the reason why they got the Penny, few weeks later I go back they improved from that Penny note and ended up being a good server and now could deserve a tip

[@Parksguy69]

As an American I’ve only been to the UK twice. In 2000 I flew a new airplane from France to the USA with a stop overnight in Glasgow. Everybody there was so nice. Last summer I spent four days in London. Just after walking up the 580 steps to the top of St John’s I got on a crowded underground train. A nice old Brit looked at me standing and got up and offered me his seat. I told him I was fine, I had just climbed the stairs to the top of St John’s. He sat back down and said, your in better shape than me then. Everyone was delightful! I want to visit more of your country.

[@cesmigs8502]

Americans naturally tend to help you when you have a car breakdown. I've seen and experienced it in Texas and Colorado. We had an RV breakdown in 2021 in a remote area in Colorado and the roadside assistance can only come on the following day. There was a small community nearby and saw us. They approached us and helped us figure out how to fix the RV. They brought their tools and they were able to fix the brake on my RV without asking for us to pay. They even asked if we needed food or water. I experienced countless friendliness, especially in the southern part of the US.

[@z9ski690]

Impressive.

[@simhedgesrex7097]

Very good. This is generally not necessary in the UK because the roadside assistance people can get just about anywhere. But we do occasionally do have major weather disasters, where people snowed in in their cars have been offered shelter and support by locals. As a teenager, I remember having a flat tyre on my bike, and random strangers came to my aid. People come together in a crisis: it's just that because of its weather, geography and size, there are more likely to be such crises in the US.

[@make1496]

What ever makes Emma giggle more wins :-) Loved the vid

[@CB-xr1eg]

It's Alex that makes her giggle so Alex wins. Being partner to the gorgeous Emma means he's definitely a winner.

[@michaelyoung3337]

This is the right answer!

[@jerrihadding2534]

Travel Beans, as a 74 year old American woman who has lived in Europe for the last 35 years, I can only applaud your so delightful and accurate interpretations and descriptions of American culture. Thank you!

[@susansharp112]

If you lived in Europe for 35 years you cannot speak about USA culture It has changed rapidly. The USA has amazing stores with very healthy foods You made poor food choices from what I saw

[@KhouryNatalie]

@@susansharp112 You don’t know, the 74 year old may still visit America. Just because the lady doesn’t live here doesn’t mean she’s not aware. She may have family or friends here and newsflash, she obviously has internet. Yes bad food choices were made. I think they were going for what a place is known for. Florida is known for conch fritters and keylime pie. Salads, not so much.

[@gregtrain1]

Have to Agree with her! USA Rocks!

[@tammy2423]

OMG! Just notice you reached 300,000 subs! So happy for you! I love this channel! gives me everything. adventure, food, laughs and joy! Hi from Michigan, the state that has ALL the seasons! lol

[@TravelBeans]

Aw thanks so much! Cant wait to visit michigan again in the future!

[@TearDropNebraska]

My last campsite in the US, Valentine NE, City Park, no electric, restrooms, $5 a night. Beautiful place.

[@letsgettrippin1555]

If you were to try boondocking on the east coast of the U.S., you would find it very difficult! In Massachusetts specifically, it is illegal to sleep in your car, and there is no free overnight parking. The majority of our campgrounds are only open seasonally from May-October. The western half of the country is MUCH more open to recreational use of our lands, but they do have more open space than we do out east. We are much more densely populated.

[@karenkeller5866]

In California we can surf, snow ski and go to the desert in the same day.

[@suzisharp132]

Well, I've been in England a couple of times, Scotland once, and Wales once. I would say that Scotland, by far, has the nicest people in the UK. I don't particularly care for the food in the UK, so I would give that point back to the US. Overall, I guess it would come very close to a draw. I live in Oklahoma, so we're glad that we have Emma as a citizen of our fair state. Whatever and wherever you go, we all love you both so much!!!! xoxoxo

[@ScottishVanTrips]

Agree with this!

[@drinkinslim]

Agreed, British food generally is a bit bland. And I have to give 100 points to the US for being the best at BBQ. However, I have to forgive them for calling hamburgers "sandwiches". What the heck is with that, LOL?

[@suzisharp132]

@@drinkinslim, boy you have me there! I've always said a hamburger is a hamburger! Who would ever call it a sandwich? Must be someone from the east! lol

[@simhedgesrex7097]

@@drinkinslim "British food generally is a bit bland" - hmm. I've tried Indian and Indonesian food in the USA where no particle of any spice had been anywhere near it! And the other day I had a banana split at a US Dairy QUeen that was devoid of tasty ice-cream (and devoid of banana!). American BBQ is better than Briish BBQ, but then British bacon is SO much tastier than American. Compared to the Indian, Thai and Chinese food in the UK, most American food is indeed bland. But I agree about the sandwiches thing - weird.

[@thenikonjones]

I honestly think that there are so many great things about both countries. The difference really boils down to the fact that the US is just so much larger and more diverse in terms of landscape and people. I was in the UK in summer of 2022 and really had a wonderful time. The people I encountered were so friendly and welcoming. To be fair, I was there in summer, which I suppose had people in generally more agreeable moods. I didn't get to experience the dark, rainy cold of winter there which I figure leads to more of a not so wonderful disposition. One thing you are most definitely right about is the Indian food. It is so damn good in the UK. I also had the pleasure of having an Indian meal prepared for me by my friend at his place in Daventry. The kindness and just overall hospitality he and his family showed me was wonderful. One thing that I really enjoyed as well, was the full English breakfast with a nice cup of tea. Hard to beat that!

[@rondeviso4231]

Depending on the season, in California, you can snow ski in the morning, ride dirt bikes in the desert for lunch, and go surfing in the ocean for dinner. Yes, I've done it.

[@CappuccinoDrives]

I do have a plate surround that says "Size Does Matter". On my microcar Suzuki Cappuccino...

[@jackiemarshall3711]

Hi Bean's. Every truckstop I've eaten at the food is wonderful. Love this one.

[@vernowen2083]

In all actuality there are more historical locations in the US than the UK. You've just never heard of them. There are over 50 in the county I live in. I'll also argue cost. Not counting fuel, (which is cheaper here), I can camp for less than $500 a month on average, but when boondocking it costs me nothing. What runs up your costs is fast food and pricy tourist attractions.

[@OneMinuteSewing]

I've camped a bunch in both, although to be honest, it was usually tent camping in the UK. I was so over being wet, muddy and cold all the time in the corner of some farmer's field. We live in the Western US now and there is something to be said of being able to camp year round in pretty good weather. Not many people like camping in January in the UK. It can be weeks of constant rain sat in a tiny van and getting stuck in the mud. In the US there are fab places to camp in January. We've road tripped for close to 25 years in the western US and still have so many places we haven't been and really want to go. One nice thing is you can really get away from everything and everyone. We've been an hour or two from home in San Diego and camping where we couldn't see or hear another person for 24 hours at a time. It's really hard to do that in the UK (especially outside of Scotland) but there are so many places you can do that in the US.

[@outliersoverland]

Did you ever see a shower floor squeegee in the States? We were blown away how clean your showers were in the UK.

[@levt2156]

I love thd U.K. I love the U.S. They both win! It just depends on what you want at any given time, what you feel like doing, seeing, etc.

[@outliersoverland]

Fun video guys. Especially since we shipped our American vehicle across and are exploring Europe.

[@bekind3931]

As for the expense of campsites, have you researched discounts? Passport America is a big one, 50% off. There are limitations but might be worth looking into. There’s a bunch though.

[@DaveBrandt96]

I also have had the pleasure of living in the UK, albeit for only two years while being assigned there in the Air Force and visiting it several times in the enduring sixty-three years. Seventy-seven years of my life have been in California and the last five years have been in Las Vegas, Nevada. Having said all of that, I must admit that I totally agree with your scoring in today's video. I must add however that when I am in the UK, I am never homesick for here but when I am here, I frequently long to be there.

[@wvover8079]

Maybe you just need to live in a better part of the US

[@DaveBrandt96]

@@wvover8079, I never pay much attention to unidentified trolls. I find that they have never learned that it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt

[@DaveBrandt96]

@@wvover8079, I seldom take advice from trolls such as yourself, particularly ones who don't even have the nerve to identify themselves. You have clearly never learned that it is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.

[@tomrut3653]

You want to talk about size? One state (Alaska) is more the 6 times the size of the UK. 663,268 sq miles to 94,530 sq miles. We took the Alaska State Ferry from Haines AK to Washington, 4 days on the ferry and we had to drive 750 miles to get to the ferry, plus we had to drive through another country, Canada. Good video

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

To be Diplomatic on both sides of the pond. It's like comparing apples and oranges. Which is better ? And to keep on the light side on both side of the pond. You guys nailed this video with a great sense of wit and humor. Love to you guys ❤❤ from Travel Beans Harriet, Jim and Yuki Richmond, Va

[@Firebird8421]

You guys need to hit a Buc-ees for a respectable comparison of “truck stops”. Even though trucks are not allowed there.

[@WhatsCookingTime]

Greetings from Boston Mass..Wow first time getting suggestion to see the channel for you guys in like over a year. Glad to see the humor and the fun is still there

[@deestanley9836]

OKLAHOMA BORN AND RAISED- Both my husband and myself! We camp often but not across country, only in Oklahoma, since our family is all here. We stay in campgrounds and trailer parks. My husband is Native American and we stay on tribal grounds, also.

[@richardbaron2948]

Love your channel, glad to see your subscriber numbers blowing up. You deserve it, the content is great and your both so natural on camera.

[@pucksandpages3748]

I am just shocked that Buc-ee's was not considered for the truck stop conversation. That vast selection should have pushed the US ahead.

[@blakehahn-atlantaga8510]

Yes!! Clearly they didn’t go to a Buc-ee’s!!!

[@JasonRoe71]

They need to do more travelling in Texas and the South. Most of the Buc-ee's are in Texas or a few other Southern states.

[@rehjhoeffner2255]

​@@JasonRoe71They wouldn't be able to handle Texas... We've already seen that.

[@AnnFBug]

As a fellow Brit, I was flabbergasted that 'truck stops' had supermarkets etc., as what comes into my mind when I hear that term is a layby where commercial vehicle drivers will climb up over their the cabs to bed down for the night, possibly provided nearby with a single Portaloo, if they are lucky. Why ever did they call it a 'truck stop'?? Everyone over here refers to what they had in mind as a 'service station'. You can't call that a 'truck stop' with a British accent - it was just too confusing!

[@stanelder9995]

Buc-ee's are pretty good here - just went to one for the first time recently and was impressed! But true enough - they are not everywhere.

[@althearoutledge-reid8034]

Canada has many Provincial and private parks across the country and I would say average $35/40 Canadian dollars per night. They have hook-ups, water, showers and/or out-houses. Some are rustic in the wilderness and others are not as isolated. Provincial parks have a policy of keeping a few sites open for overnight stays due to their isolated location. In Canada, there are large areas of the country that are isolated.

[@rebeccamistler7674]

There is a National yearly parks pass in US. Admits the passholder plus 3 adults in the same vehicle and kids under 15 are always free. May be worth it for camping spots plus national park adventures

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Absolutely we love ours and Corps Engineer Campgrounds, such good value ❤️

[@wdjones4735]

You guys forgot about Buc-ee’s as far as Travel Centers. You have not travelled enough of the US. Our weather is much better here in the US. Emma is correct.

[@MimsieSky]

Okay so I will say... You guys have really only experienced the National Parks. I live in the northeast (NY) and we have really decent prices for the state campsites and we have a lot of free use camping here as well! I think anytime you go where there are a lot of people, they charge touristy prices. You can find reasonable prices for your stays and meals etc. I encourage you guys to go on the road less traveled for van life/RVing and eplore some locations that aren't as widely documented on KZbin! (I'd say the northeast, but I'm biased!)

[@sacaircooled]

We stay on the Oregon coast in state campgrounds. Full hookups are only $32 a night and regular sites are as low as $22/night and they have nice showers and flush toilets. Very clean very safe very nice. Come to the west coast when you come back

[@betsyduane3461]

Not sure how many US truck stops you've been to, we have the biggest and most diverse in the world. You can get almost anything at some of them. Even a random NJ Turnpike stop has 3 or 4 fast food choices, coffee, gift shops, etc.

[@diamondly6250]

fun fact the viking were the first to come to u s so we have that also

[@isnoo1]

Oh .......... I have tears running down my face - with the "biggest" question......... You two are blimmin' hilarious......

[@genericsmith2840]

I second visiting Hruska's "truck stop" if you are near Austin, TX. It is in Ellinger, TX. Get the Poppy seed Kolache! In TX after English the most commonly spoken language is Spanish followed by Czech! The Germans all speak English now. Kolaches are big in TX with chain fanchises too.

[@judithgreen3689]

I'm 76 & in the old days "shootings" & "extreme weather" wasn't even in our vocabulary. But, unfortunately that was then & this is now. Still, we're talking van life and camping. So, just the whole "sea to shining sea" - America is vast and I'd think a camper's paradise. London, to me, is about all the free museums, culture and beer pubs. I love London!

[@johnlaws3904]

been to San Francisco 5 times where my daughter & her wife live, I am always, glad to get back to Dublin, where I know Edinburgh is just over an hour away and North Berwick another 45mins in the taxi.

[@TrimansWife]

Site your sources. You cannot always rely on what you find online!

[@melindacharlesworth4369]

Oh my goodness! Love the idea of both BUT we really need your perspective on Australian vanlife!!! Bring Noah, he will love it ❤😊

[@sarahrussell1435]

I agree with Alex, I literally just noticed the toilet gaps today in Washington! Definitely some toilet peeping going on out here!!!

[@theathjr]

There is so much to say. Buy I will simplify. You Crazy Beans are awesome. Oh bytheway where is the baby bean ?

[@sandysmeltzer2975]

You guys are just so much fun to watch. Thank you for all your delightful videos, and we look forward to hosting you back in the comparison winning USA. Blessings, Glen

[@zalleywaalley8227]

when you guys come back to the US, try doing some camping in northern Minnesota. Minnesota is considered the state of 10,000 lakes and I don’t truly know if they’re that many but there’s a lot. Look into getting a three day fishing license for being a visitor and catch some really fun. Freshwater fish. Just a note if you decide to fish we do have some fish that have teeth. Be careful lol.

[@slewisgreen]

you guys are just wonderful...I'm from Connecticut, but that does not mean a lot....just wonderful to be with you all, wherever you might be.

[@WhatsCookingTime]

You guys should spend a summer months here in New England. You can actually visit where the Boston tea party was 😮 is even a reproduction of the ship.

[@davidmackie2901]

If you're trying to fit and drive to a lot of touristy things on a tight schedule, the size of the US can be a problem, but if you love traveling for the travel, and can drive long distances without whingeing, the vast distances can be inspiring in their own right.

[@4WhatItsWorth]

OK, so this was AH-doorable 💞 I mean, maybe not 'Noah-level' cuteness but pretty damn close ☺🥰 I always love seeing you guys as parents but it is a completely different vibe when it's just the two of you being goofballs vs family mode. I think it's nice to get a dose of the dynamic duo once in a while. Great vlog! x

[@BillieMozley-w8j]

I want to thank you guys for telling us followers that if we watch the ads, it gives you more revenue. If we don’t hit (skip ads) we can help you out in a small way. I can’t afford to be a patreon but I can take a few seconds to see the ads. Love you guys videos!

[@betsyduane3461]

You can ski and go to the beach in the US all in the same day let alone season.

[@cesmigs8502]

You haven't tried the Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, Argentinian, Colombian, Cuban, Peruvian, and more. The food is really diverse in the US.

[@willsonj]

We have the same in the UK really, especially in cities. Less Central/South American but more West African/Jamaican and Asian. Even small villages will normally have a Chinese and an Indian restaurant. Both countries have a lot of immigration.

[@Northanteus]

True but the US has southern BBQ added onto the huge diversity of foods. Look up the videos of those two British guys (JOLLY) eating BBQ for the first time. Then also watch them eating from Buc-ees as well. They were dumbfounded by how good these things were. 😁

[@kanda__family]

beautiful couple, this story is amazing! love it!

[@TrevorUpton-s8p]

A little trick I learned on the restrooms in the us is that you take a long enough peace of toilet paper & tuck it in between the opening of the door & the stall top to bottom & cover that up mate.that will will give you some privacy.I do that at work in the restrooms

[@kevinburns4853]

Just stumbled on your channel as I begin to explore in preparation for going full time van life and what do I see? The menu for my favorite Mexican restaurants, El Taco de Mexico in Denver Colorado! I'm now subscribed as your content matches the quality of the food at El Taco de Mexico.

[@stevewatkins5561]

Always fun to see the way you two interact

[@windyfetterly5423]

There are a few places on the west coast of the US that you can ski and swim in the ocean the same day.

[@bobtucker8875]

That was fun. You guys are so great 👍. I truly enjoy watching you. From the U.S. Please 🥺 come back,we will be looking for you.

[@maureenbair7810]

My cousin live in Bexlyheath (?). When they came over for a visit they would always say the American restaurants gave too much food.❤️

[@genericsmith2840]

When you get to New Mexico, look into Chaco Canyon. It was created by Ancestral Puebloans. And abandoned in the 900s. It has ruins of 6 story "apartment" buildings.

[@jt.s.7418]

Oh another point. In Oregon ( maybe some other states) they don't have sales tax. As a Coloradoan, i was stumped when i bought a gift and it was priced the same at the register. I agree, food.service employees should be paid a good wage instead of tipping.

[@PlayfullyPainting]

This was a fun video forsure. Considering you based your contest on only 1 small state of Colorado in the U.S. I think U.S. did pretty well. I would love to visit your country one day but until I will keep enjoying following the Travel Beans.

[@TravelBeans]

Thank you! We've visited the US many times - Colorado was just our most recent trip - and we love doing road trips over there! We hope you get the chance to visit the UK one day too - it's a great little place!

[@Lobo4ever]

Human history, in the land currently known as the USA, stretches all the way back to an Oregonian settlement dating to 15000BCE and includes Viking settlements in New York and maybe even Oklahoma. In Le Flore County, you'll find Heavener Runestone State Park, where archaeologists study an early 11th century rune stone to this day; there are other sites in Oklahoma with rune stones, too. We have history--American history; it's just different than Europe's.

[@donaldwallace7934]

This was a fun video! I live in the United States, but I love your Country hands down, especially for all the history! So, I was rooting for the UK, but I was rooting for the United States too. I’m glad it was so close!! 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@johnhelwig8745]

Enjoyed the this year's USA series. Ya'll come back now! Ya hear?

[@TravelBeans]

So happy to hear it, thank you! We always look forward to our trips there :)

[@sandyj479]

You guys are hysterical. I love your comments and comparisons.

[@robcreel4257]

Always fun watch you two regardless where you are.

[@goingwildagain]

Uk I stayed on a site with toilets showers 9.00 or 12.00 with electric last year awesome Whitby

[@WilderhopeAdventures]

After LIVING (not just traveling) in both the US and the UK (dual citizen so love both). The US is definitely cheaper all around. Rarely does parking cost anything unless in a city, and not always then. Re. campsites. You are looking at RV parks designed for bigger RVs with all the amenities and a lot more real estate per vehicle and one site per RV, so even if you are small you are paying a lot per sq ft. I actually find the UK more expensive for campsites unless you go for no-amenities, or basic, in which case they are similar. They are a different beast. You also have to remember that off-grid camping is available on almost all public land so it's all free and most people who LIVE there know this, or use National Forest Service campgrounds which are usually $5-10 a night with toilets (no showers). So many people camp. Toilets - no worries in the US about finding one ANYWHERE, at any gas station or store as everywhere has public toilets, and no charge. Apparently you haven't been to the good truck stops - but the overnight free parking makes a massive difference. Historical sites; you are really discounting the ancient Indian places by only looking at history that is 200 years old. The US has A LOT of fabulous history but of course the native Americans were mostly nomadic so limited sites. However the country is rich with history and legend, especially around natural monuments such as Devil's Tower Size - After 20 years of travel and roadtripping in the US I have still seen so little of it. After just 4 years in the UK I am now running out of things to see that I haven't already done. So size for a short vacation - UK packs a lot in; want to spend your life exploring - you will never see everything the US has to offer in a lifetime

[@marialovholm217]

Uk for sure! Love the pubCulture in the UK. Usually great food and a supermix of different kind of people and everyone is happy and very friendly! Love it ❤

[@greg1229]

When it comes to the weather I have to vote for my USA. I live in Phoenix Arizona. Yes the Summers are brutal, but it may be 100 degrees here but a few hours drive and you are in the mountains and 70 degrees.

[@deanakaleta7266]

Aussie watcher here, love your banter, have only traveled around U.K. and a little bit of Europe, I honestly love everything about UK, if you were to compare it to Australia, I think it would win every aspect here, definitely cheaper, except for the history, we're such a baby country there's no history, that's what I love about Britain❤ 600 year old pubs yes please... As a English born, and emigrated to Aus as child... I will always feel like I belong in Britain. Ooh yes and we find all the brits super friendly. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@adriannurse1502]

Great video guys. As an American I would love to go to the UK and experience it for myself, but my wife has health issues that keep us here. We do have one of the big Class A motorhomes though and we enjoy traveling the country. 🙂

[@nomadicfoodie6286]

I hope your wife’s health improves so you get to go to 🇬🇧. Bear in mind that a class A motor home will not fit down many UK roads and very few campgrounds

[@bluenosemum]

One last comparison: health care. UK - NHS US - only what your insurance can afford (A friend’s husband recently got sick in Florida and the insurance company decided it would be cheaper to airlift him back to Toronto.) UK wins big on this one.

[@jefftackett282]

National parks 35 a day. Camp sites are much less make plans advance then go online right after to make reservations in advance.

[@LadyGTarot]

You have to try New Mexico - when you buy a year long pass with electric it's really cheap. You will be very surprised.

[@michaeldionne3139]

I left a link to a US truck stop that is incredible. Josh and Ollie from the Jolly channel visited the place on a trip to America. KZbin deleted the comment.The main store is located in Texas.

[@TeutonicNordwind]

Fun vid, you sassy Beans! I must say though, watching "van life" vids and builds, like on Nate Murphy and seeing a fair amount of UK van lifers, they seem to be much more preoccupied and worried about break ins and getting ripped off. Also, it's so enjoyable that so many historical sights in the Eastern half of the US pertain to us giving a massive middle finger to George the III and the UK. 😂

[@FreeBirdUKVanLife]

I'd love to live in my van in the USA. Like you say you can go anywhere, see great wildlife, follow the weather and boondocks everywhere. 😊

[@WalkingEng]

This was a lot of fun, nicely done.

[@Gigi2222-p4z]

Well Mr Bean- USA wins hands down. No two states are alike- prices differ significantly from state to state, food can be very regionalized, crime rates differ as to locale - need I continue! Comparing the entire US to UK is a weird comparison. All that to say- I actually loved my visit to England (only part of UK I have visited) but were told by the locales we had hit the one week of summer they had so was glad to hear the weather conversation. And the people were wonderful to us. Would love to go back for an extended visit.

[@rong4114]

How about a point for the US for our awesome Theme Parks, and bonus point to the US for driving on the correct side of the road! : )

[@robertsmith-dx8kr]

Don't forget where your little brother Canada. yes in Canada we have the spaces in our toilet stalls to.

[@2025devastated]

Congratulations in new grand baby on the way. Glad you explained the cost of grave digging.

[@JudyGoodwin-l9b]

Penelope Keith's English Villages, is a damn good show. Been watching her since she was Margo Ledbetter. Also, James Herriot books entertained me when I was growing up. You two kids may not have a clue who I am referring to. 😁

[@alanclouser540]

Which ever side of the pond your videos make my day always ❤

[@TravelBeans]

I'm so glad! Thank you

[@cherylbrunette2490]

Campsites used to be reasonable in the U.S. until travel channels and RV and vanlife went crazy. People also got the idea of living in their van or RV staying at campsites for long term, so like landlords, they up the price. Probably to keep long term campers away too.

[@kookietherapy9398]

Plus many States have closed down free camping in a lot of spots, which sucks.

[@marilyndekker1541]

That's why so many just in free spots

[@Chasing-Wow-Moments]

Love this video! But regarding the service station question I have one suggestion……..Buc-ee’s!!

[@berilmurray9879]

This was absolutely hillarious, loved it, and Emma cracking up about size really cracked me up!!😂😂

[@rnithuigim5768]

Tipping is out of control, I don’t understand why there are the big gaps around most restroom stall doors either, but $100 camping spots? We have never paid nearly that much. There are many free and low cost camping spots. The most we have ever paid is $60 and that was an immaculately clean rv park because it was in the city (near Seattle). Look into outdoor passes for whatever state you’re in. It’s a discover pass in Washington State. $30 for a year which allows you to camp for free at many state properties (not state parks)

[@lorriemorales5744]

I’ve never been in UK, but as for me, I really like camping in the US. Much more excitement and so much to see. And people you get a chance to interact are wonderful. So, I give my big old thumb’s up to US. 🎉🎉🌟👌👍💪

[@gloriaslaughter7700]

That was cute! 😂 Yay for America! When you return to the US you should plan on visiting the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Tennessee & North Carolina. So much to see and do. From Oconaluftee in Cherokee, NC to Cades Cove and Roaring Fork Nature Motor Trail with the 1,000 drops waterfall in TN. Too many places to go and all for free. Lots to do that costs money too. But I'm sure you would love it. I've lived here 20 years now and have not seen or visited all there is to do. Also the Smokies has reasonable camping for RV's, tents and van/car camping. Very reasonable prices.

[@anewlifeinthevan]

Oh how we laughed at the tip bit and toilet gaps 😂 we're travelling the States now so related, great fun comparison ❤

[@carolemurray4532]

I loved this video. You two are just so much fun to watch. So cute!

[@cheriezamel5913]

Great video guys!! Fun comparisons! Have you been to Chicago? The food choices here are hands down amazing. I’m going to say I think variety of food is better in the US!! Also, I camp in the Midwest - campsites in WI and IL state parks are around $20-$30 a night and National forest camp sites are $10-$15 a night. It sounds like Colorado is expensive- but not all of US is that expensive to camp. Private campgrounds with amenities are pricey, but I’ve never camped those resort type places.

[@roccard4u]

I don't understand why you made the comment about variety of food. Have you visited the UK?

[@D_R_Martin]

For historical sites in the U.S., while it is true that UK has older sites (other than the Anasazi and Native sites), the U.S. actually has MORE in terms of quantity of historical sites. Just sayin'. Cheers.