WHY I LOVE LIVING IN THE UK | AMERICAN IN THE UK | AMANDA RAE

[@dopeydad1221]

I like to think that England is a safe place to live and raise a family, where most people you meet are friendly, helpful and tolerant. The American writer Bill Bryson (who also lived here for a very long time) noted that, when strangers are on a train and a conversation starts up, it's never too long before there's laughter. I like that...

[@LADYRAEUK]

I think that’s wonderful😊 I agree, I think it’s a wonderful country

[@derekcustance3618]

How blessed we are to have you Amanda! Please stay.

[@oakguard]

As a Scotsman i have always admired the mystery, character and storytelling that each of the four nations tell

[@theragepig7636]

But everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked

[@dinerouk]

As an Englishman I echo that.

[@gordonlawrence1448]

I have studied some UK history at undergrad level. It's what we don't know or only have glimpses of that's really fascinating. EG some of the Orkneys (I think) were covered in dense Hazel forests in the neolithic. Not only that evidence of cooked hazelnuts have been found. And just who were the "Beaker People" that were here long before the Celts. How come we have evidence of paleolithic dwellings at places like Cresswell Crags and on the sea shore but nothing in between when the closest small river is miles away and it's about 100 from the sea? Who were the Picts and where did they go? It's like trying to get the picture from a jigsaw of 1000 pieces with 900 of them missing. Frustrating but fascinating.

[@MrDaiseymay]

When the 4 parts make a whole, we are great at most everything.

[@marktallentire3464]

You’re one of us now Amanda and we are both pleased and lucky to have you! 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@LADYRAEUK]

Aw thanks so much Mark! I hope you’re having a lovely evening 😊

[@thedisabledwelshman9266]

@@LADYRAEUK come to wales if u have not already.

[@LADYRAEUK]

I have but I’d like to see more 😊

[@robinevans1293]

Come to Wales..But go on the train from Shrewsbury. Its beautifull 😍

[@chindleymuffin]

"One of us!! One of us!!" North Wales is miles better than South Wales, just saying. You can't beat Snowdonia, the home of the Welsh Dragons! 😉😁

[@philipwhitehouse330]

This video had brought tears to my eyes, it is so nice to see and hear such beautiful comments . I am so pleased that you have made the UK Your home for the last 10 years and everyone had made you so welcome. Everything you have said was heartwarming to hear. Yes the UK is not perfect but it has a great diversity and so much history and of course the NHS. Your videos are so Wonderful to watch. We feel that you are one of us. An adopted Brit. Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas ❤️🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Haven't you just said exacly the same thing in another vide?? Lols

[@BILLYBOY12ize]

Classy, intelligent American Lady, Learns & Embraces our Culture..........Total respect Amanda !!

[@johnwalker2860]

You'd love York. Romans, Saxons and Vikings. The world's (imho) most beautiful cathedral, York Minster. Also you will find lots of interest for your children. All of it within walking distance in the city centre.

[@scottfowler50421]

I go to York alot from East Yorkshire

[@thomassayles3699]

I still remember yorkminster from when i went there with my dad as a kid. Its amazing along with the old walls,museum,old tudor buildings and the old walls

[@legend9335]

@@scottfowler50421 I thought York was in East Yorkshire.

[@scottfowler50421]

@@legend9335No, York is just at the start of North Yorkshire, I checked it on Google when you replied.

[@bethlane9642]

Totally agree as a Yorkshire lass. Do you know from where? I'm a Loiner and proud.

[@peterfenwick7573]

Thanks Amanda it's nice to see England through someone else's eyes because being born here you kinda take it for granted. All the best to you and your family.

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thank you very much 😊I hope you and yours are well

[@sparrowbe4k802]

Texan in British bar says : "It takes a whole day to drive around my ranch". Brit replies : "Yeah, I used to have a car like that".

[@grumpy8870]

Wicked!!!

[@songsmith31a]

Ha...also reminds me of the one about the Texan who boasted that his state could fit the whole of the UK in one corner, to which the Brit replied "And just think what an improvement that would make!" :-)

[@sparrowbe4k802]

@@songsmith31a They're all fine but I just wish they would shut up and stop boasting somtime. Boasting Texans -vs- angry Brits ........ who doya think is gonna win that one??

[@NoirL.A.]

@@sparrowbe4k802 i'm american and spent 3 months down in texas at one point and it's perdy much a shock to their system to find out that the whole world doesn't love them as much as they love themselves. great food though i'll give em' that......

[@sparrowbe4k802]

​@@NoirL.A. I like everyone as far as it is possible but... Texans talk as though they *_invented_* dry land. If I lose my temper with a Texan [again] then I'd posit that WE invented YOU!.

[@brianhope4236]

I am an Englishman living in the US for over 30 years..I can honestly say the biggest thing I miss, is that amazing British sense of humor…Nowhere else like it!!

[@LADYRAEUK]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@fionagregory9376]

Humour

[@marknewdick4165]

Ditto ... and the countryside, cricket, and salad cream! :)

[@MrBrookesharley]

@@LADYRAEUK im englishman living in australia yeah i quiet agree

[@DGsa1661]

I agree with EVERYTHING you said. I’m an American living in South Africa and I have loads of ex pat British friends here and I love their company! My daughters are going to Uni in the UK and at first I was surprised they didn’t want to go to the US but now I’m excited for them🤩🤗

[@LADYRAEUK]

They will love it! What’s South Africa like?

[@stevegray1308]

I think university in a foreign country, any country, is a great addition to your education. Not only do you learn about your subject but the life and culture of someone else.

[@SaorAlba1970]

The UK will soon be no more Scotland will be leaving soon our place is in the EU and not the vile and corrupt UK

[@stevegray1308]

@@SaorAlba1970 it will still be the UK if Scotland goes. Of course, if the islands do not want to go - and I am sure those oh so democratic Scots will let them vote on it - then it may not be called Scotland any more.

[@vcavalier1992]

@@LADYRAEUK Not good if you're a white farmer.

[@johnwoodgate8125]

I think we are the fortunate ones to have you here. Keep the videos coming Amanda, always good viewing.

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thanks very much 😊 I hope you’re well

[@sakerr0151]

@@LADYRAEUK have you ever tried Liverpool, Samuel L Jackson came for the movie 51st state and loved it so much he's always here

[@susanashcroft2674]

I think we are lucky having you Amanda, you are a lovely person and you have embraced what must have felt like a totally different way of life. Keep doing what you are doing and thanks for sharing what you like about living in the UK. Congratulations on 10 years in the UK 🎉

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thanks Susan 😊 I feel very fortunate to love here. I hope you’re having a lovely week

[@amadhatter3280]

5:50 The myth about our food comes from World War 2 when the US joined the war they were mostly given bland tasting rations by the British (FYI everyone was given bland ration's), so when the troops went back to the states they took that experience with them & it got warped into "the UK has bad/boring food" myth (its the same for the bad teeth myth as well, bad dential during the war as well as it wasn't a focus during that time).

[@terrym540]

In fact food rationing in the UK did not end until 1954 hence the reputation for poor food of limited variety.

[@paulsmith-ll9vg]

after me moaning about what i don`t like about living in the uk for far too long, perhaps this is what i do like, when it stops raining and the sun comes out, when all the snow melts, when it starts to become spring and you know that it`s going to be getting lighter and better weather is on it`s way, that fact that in most places you go especially london there`s so much history and culture about that it practically hits you in the face, our museums especially in london are some of the best in the world, how beautiful snowdonia is, the lovely norfolk broads, a nice bracing seaside holiday, the fact that we still have some great shops such as hmv and waterstones and wh smith, how wonderful blue water is, our hobbies like lego making models railways or doll houses, our art galleries especially the national gallery, our love of our pets especially our cats and dogs, our shared history of hundreds of years of winning wars and defeating the enemy, our world war 2 spirit, the fact that most things in the world were invented here, learning all about our history, the british empire, all the great planes and ships were built in this country, our stately homes, our armed forces may not be the biggest in the world anymore especially since the world wars have ended but during the end of world war one and and even more so world war two when we had one of the largest navies in the world and incredbly powerful batteships and really superiour fighter planes and a large and well led army and since at least waterloo the british army has generally had great victories and won cartloads of medals for our courage and bravery in battle and is still the greatest in the world, our history of making things, the nhs when they look after you they really look after you, all the amazing british films and television programmes were made down the years, our amazing music especially the beatles and the rolling stones, our lovely tv programmes for children, our sense of humour especially if something goes wrong, a good old moan about the weather, the bbc, the fact that especially if you walk in to a good newsagents there`s probably a magazine out there for everyone, our generally good internet connection, our amazing indian takeaways, the thrill of seeing a great film at the cinema, we can still make some truly amazing food, we don`t have to worry about paying too much for our health care, the amount of people around the world who want to visit us because we are the greatest country in the world, the amazing range of gins and whiskys we produce in this country, harrrods especially it`s food hall, hamleys in london, the amazing things that we can buy in our shops, the thrill of christmas, we don`t really have too many snakes or other dangerous animals over here to worry about, our amazing animal life especially our foxs and squirrels, our amazing libraries.

[@cossythepoacher]

I love Americans like you, Amanda. The Brits don't like fake people. And you my love are truly a breath of fresh air! xx

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thank you 😊

[@paulryan9640]

We are fortunate to have a lovely lady like you call england home . Keep the vids coming amanda 😘😘😘😗

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thank you Paul! I hope you’re well 😊

[@paulryan9640]

@@LADYRAEUK good thank you 👍👍👍

[@alanmills9492]

@@LADYRAEUK I was about to say something like Paul did. It was moving to hear you appreciate things we may take for granted, such as the character of the pubs and calling British humour a work of art. Congratulations on 10 years - even hardened criminals don't have to serve that long ! 😂

[@michaelburns7066]

Great video again Amanda - your positivity is refreshing. Nearly 10 years eh, well done for putting up with us. When did you make your first video? Couldn’t have been that many years ago surely. Place to see, off the beaten track, the Pembrokeshire Coast national park. It will take you 3 days but the scenery is stunning, plenty of opportunities for photos and a mixture of rural oblivion and small towns to explore. I particularly recommend the Aberreidy (Blue lagoon) to Porthgain section. Lovely pub, (the Sloop) to finish off a 45 minute walk with.

[@markdevlin8471]

The best.. Sunday Roast .... The worst... driving round the M25 The Road To Hell..🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗

[@ukmark62]

Having lived in both UK and US, If I had to pick one thing about the UK, it is that there is so much variety in such a (relatively) small space. Seaside, towns, villages, countryside and cities are all within easy reach. Also having 4 nationalities in the UK is great. Also must mention the great number of historical sites in the UK. (More than one thing, but well.......)

[@langdalepaul]

You’ve captured everything I love most about the UK, and the things I missed most when was living in the USA. You’ve really become a Brit, not just an honorary one. Being British is an attitude of mind, and you have it.

[@SaorAlba1970]

The UK will soon be no more Scotland will be leaving soon our place is in the EU and not the vile and corrupt UK

[@Vesividad86]

no it isn't

[@kevinstanley9537]

@@SaorAlba1970 You clearly have never lived abroad! Tou need to get out more!!

[@thoso1973]

Europe is fortunate to have so much history and cultural sites located so close together. I've been to the UK +10 times during my life so far.

[@dinerouk]

You should move here !

[@michaelloach9461]

Thankyou for making this little island your home, you are more than welcome here. I think what us Brits fail to notice is the the history we have around us. Walking down the street to get some shopping is just another chore for many of us but listening what you have said may make people look around & realise what they are missing! All the best to you & your family.....

[@dinerouk]

I have always appreciated our history; I just find it sad that so many younger people(I am in my 70s) do not.

[@johndare3576]

So glad that after 10 years you remain so positive about this country. Keep making these fun and uplifting videos. Ideas for places to visit post COVID. Have you ever been on a canal boat? A few days travelling the inland waterways will give you chance to enjoy .beautiful scenery, lots of history and fascinating industrial archaeology. Taking your narrowboat through the locks will give you a gentle workout as well. Kids also love canal holidays. It’s a bit further afield but if you want to sample something totally different get yourself up to the Shetland Islands. Although they are technically part of Scotland in many ways they are equally connected to Scandinavia. It’s a very different vibe to the rest of the country.

[@Sorarse]

Can second the canal boat holiday suggestion. It's a completely different way of viewing the countryside. And if you love pubs, it's possible to plan your overnight stops so that you are within easy walking distance of one.

[@tonys1636]

@@Sorarse Or even tie up alongside one, many canal side pubs still have the stables and the rooms that were for the Bargies use, now used as B&B accommodation.

[@chuckyboy6977]

The Norfolk Broads is one of the best holidays I had as a kid.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@chuckyboy6977 I was quite enjoying my Norfolk Broads holiday in 2001 too, until I got the boat stuck attempting to turn it around......not quite enough room. Funny that. I was *sure* it was wide enough.......

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

@@chuckyboy6977 i second that. no locks to worry about for the novice boater.

[@MoviesNGames007uk]

A couple of basic ones you might really like about the UK. 1. Safety switches on the UK plug sockets. 2. You pay what you see on the price tag. 3. Fish and chips. 4. The beautiful English countryside 5. The amazing history. 6. You are never too far from the coast.

[@beentheredonethat7365]

7. Only fools and horses tv comedy

[@B-A-L]

A few years ago I went to New York with my sister and we went to buy a ring for our mum and managed to negotiate the price down to 100 dollars but when we went to pay for it the guy charged us 110 dollars because of the added tax!

[@Redrojarr]

This video has warmed my heart! You remind me how lucky I am to live here, and how lucky we are to have people like like you. If you like historic towns & haven't yet been to Oxford, Edinburgh, Bath, Bristol, Warwick or Canterbury then definitely do.

[@LADYRAEUK]

I’m glad you’ve enjoyed it 😊

[@dinerouk]

And York!

[@ghtsw11]

Salisbury!

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

i lived in Oxford, still work there. The City centre is a real pain (almost a no-no) for driving. Better to take the bus/Park and Ride if you're "touristing". 😀 Carfax Tower, The Old Castle complex and The University Church of St Mary the Virgin situated on the north side of the High Street are good places for a view over the rooftops. 📸

[@dinerouk]

AH! A sensible request to visit certain place or places that contain elements that may interest Amanda. Much better than folk saying come here or go there, without specifying what would be the site of interest for her.

[@neilshots]

I was fast falling out of love for the UK, but thanks for reminding me of some of the good things we have, there is still hope for us yet. As others have said we are lucky to have you, congratulations on doing your 10 years over here, you deserve a medal!!

[@LADYRAEUK]

Hahah thanks so much 😊

[@mogznwaz]

Unplug from mainstream media - it’s poison

[@andy29375]

Aww, you’ve got such a friendly, relaxing and peaceful way of speaking😊 Keep the vids coming👍😊

[@weedle30]

Awww Amanda… you’ve got me filling up here! 🥲 proud tears of what you said about “us” of course! The reason why YOU have settled here perfectly is because YOU are such a lovely human being! but saying that, thank you for sharing your appreciation of our little “sceptered isle” and it’s made me see things with “your” eyes about how good us UKers really are and that we do under estimate ourselves. I agreed with all you said - especially about “British humour”, for today I watched an “interview” with deadpan straight and grumpy Jack Dee…it was hilarious! Just sarcastic, witty and dark comedy relevant to British people, that others from English speaking countries just would not have understood! 😂😂I’m still laughing to myself at the comments he was making. Not being sure of WHERE you live, what county etc, I would like to suggest Kent, where I live, castles galore, parks, countryside, stately homes, and of course, the seaside! You could even pop over to France for the day! All the best and keep on being “almost British” xx

[@csharpe5787]

Really. You need someone to tell you.

[@deannaylor2576]

Great to know you enjoy living here. I do love it here, I have seen a lot of the world, as I served 27 years in the Royal Navy. After been away for months, there is nothing better when you first see the English coast come into sight, through the haze of the morning sun as you sail that last leg home. Love it. Keep up the good work.❤️

[@LADYRAEUK]

That’s wonderful you’ve been able to travel around, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I hope you’re well 😊

[@kathrynwhitby9799]

apart from 2 road trips to France (1 school & 1 Monaco GP) and 2 road trips to Austria (to visit friends) does it infer anything that I've only ever holidayed in the UK all my years?

[@vulture3874]

Same here. As a submariner the woman with the sexiest voice in the world is the Stornoway coastguard. Shes the first female voice you might have heard in four months. Of course, these days she's up against some stiff competition...

[@rikkifox6451]

As someone thats lived in the UK all my life, its easy to forget or get complacent about some of the amazing things right in front of your eyes! Tonight you reminded me of a few. Thank you Amanda.

[@LADYRAEUK]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@christianboutell7112]

The thing I love about living in the uk,is total freedom to pretty much do whatever we like.🤗

[@Biggles-gm6tm]

You're so very welcome here, Amanda. In my time I've lived in a couple of countries including the U.S. (Massachusetts where I learned just how 'starchy' the Brits are!) and South Africa (where I learned how frikkin organised we are). I never thought I would say it but I became homesick for the UK when living in SA, I missed the rolling green countryside in summer that's like walking through a Constable painting, country pubs, the 'oldness' of good ol England, London, unpredictable weather that guarantees green summers, people that apologise to you for placing their dainty shoe under your stompingly great foot...So I accepted that I am a Brit and love it. Its a fabulous country, I live in the country now and wouldn't change a thing. Love that you love it too.

[@Whiteshirtloosetie]

One thing I love about the UK is Pubs. We can go down (in my case) a local pub. We can debate literally anything and put the World to rights even with totally opposing views. Work out solutions which may or may not agree with but give it some thought regarding give and take on different alternatives. Insult one another (which is a skill) and still be best of friends. If you want to know someone from finding a Plumber, find a job, trying to work out an issue regarding quantum physics or whatever the answer is Pubs.

[@frankparry9231]

Feel like I've been injected with a nice dose of positivity after watching that! David Attenborough thoroughly deserves his place on the list too... He's often referred to as a 'National Treasure' and that's certainly what he is! 🤩

[@Greenwood4727]

ever since hearing he was director general of the BBC during the Saville era my respect went down..

[@johnrhodez6829]

He was running BBC 2 not DG

[@Rokurokubi83]

You don’t have to “call” this home, this is your home and we absolutely love having you here with us!! My favourite part of being a UK citizen, although you were listed off many of the positives I would’ve chosen, would have to be British comedy, A lot of it seems lost in translation when tried abroad, but once you understand British culture or comedy is such a huge important part of who we are. As far as travelling, I’d recommend coming up and trying some of the historical villages around Yorkshire, I live in West Yorkshire and would recommend a visit to Hebden Bridge and Holmfirth, of course you could head up north and visit York which is an incredibly beautiful historical city!! Enola within close range of a visit to the Peak District, although admittedly the Lake District is a place of unimaginable beauty, the Peak District is certainly not without its charm. We love you Amanda, you’re not a tourist, you’re not an immigrant, you’re part of our big British family!

[@barry0013]

She IS an IMMIGRANT

[@richard6440]

@@barry0013 We all are. She is just more recent.

[@martinconnors5195]

She's one of ours. Integrated perfectly.

[@TheOptimisticGardener]

Not sure if you have been to Cornwall yet Amanda, but it is stunning. Beautiful scenery at every turn; stunning moors, ridiculously beautiful beaches, picturesque fishing villages, wonderful seafood and palm trees!

[@woodenseagull1899]

Amanda you are generous, genuine and kind hearted, with an open personality. You do come over with A TRUE AFFINITY to ENGLAND without the loss OF YOUR identity ! Its a prevalege to have you, and your family here! You are one of us!

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thank you so much! I hope you’ve had a lovely Christmas and Boxing Day 🎄

[@PeterMackett]

It's great to know you love our Country so much, Amanda, it may only be small compared to the US but we have so much here and our history goes back thousands of years, i have never been to the States so can't really compare it to what we have here but i learn so much from your videos about the differences between the two, it's an honour to have you here as you are very much our gain and the US's loss!, like anywhere most of us are friendly but there is always the exception but that is true of any country!

[@stuartmorley6338]

Your videos are great and it's a pleasure to have lovely people like you here in the UK.

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thanks so much! I appreciate it 😊

[@VeeSeven700]

First video I've seen of yours with a paid sponsor. Very cool to see you getting those opportunities. Your production quality for videos has always been way ahead of your subscriber count. The growth is so well deserved! 👍

[@jasonhendrickson8294]

You should check out Edinburgh in Scotland. The castle is amazing. So many bars, restaurants, parks and a huge hill called Arthur's seat. At the right time of year you could experience the comedy festival!

[@PerryVillanueva]

What I like about the UK is Scotland. It is enchanting, magical, and romantic.

[@4ngelfeet]

Congratulations on 10yrs. Try visiting the west coast of Scotland, the Highlands and Islands are stunning and plenty of castles. I came up from England to study in Scotland many years ago, and just love it here I decided to stay x🤗

[@Brian-om2hh]

And the further North West you go, the more spectacular it gets. I've met quite a few English people whom have have moved there after seeing the area on holidays etc. As long as you don't expect the nearest shop to be just around the corner, it's a great place to be. One absolutely lovely B&B I stayed at, they regularly undertook a a near 200 mile round trip to get to the nearest supermarket........

[@TheSnowdogsShorts]

Amanda, my late wife was American, and she lived here for 18 years. She said a lot of the same things as you. She never wanted to go back to the USA ever. She became a British citizen, and was so proud to be British. She loved living here.

[@dexos9248]

I’m blown away that you mentioned David Attenborough. He is much more than a wildlife presenter. He is a national treasure. I remember watching life on earth as a boy and he has wowed not only us Brits but the entire world with his dedication to the natural world over so many decades. And continues to be an inspiration to us all . The world , not just us Brits will mourn for him once his time is up . That’s a testament to the dedication and decency of the man .

[@jackthebassman1]

Amanda, you’re welcome to the UK, you’ve earned our respect.(hugs)

[@garym518]

Something that is unique to the uk is our canal network. So if you haven’t done try a canal boat holiday the kids will love the adventure and you will get close to wildlife.

[@LADYRAEUK]

😊👍🏻thanks

[@mickohara7268]

Ha, you said "a spot of lunch". Officially, that makes you a Brit. Seems like you've truly embraced what's to love, that's the best endorsement possible. Here's to many more years of pubs, green spaces and helpless laughter.

[@martinbaker613]

...and I think she even dropped the 't' 😏👍🏼

[@mickohara7268]

@@martinbaker613 Be a glottal stop next ha.

[@martinbaker613]

@@mickohara7268 We can live in hope 😂

[@mickohara7268]

@@martinbaker613 tha knows. Ha

[@Honda_Hooligan]

You should visit East Anglia. It's often overlooked, but it's a beautiful part of the country. Gorgeous beaches, great pubs / food, stunning countryside and friendly people. The Norfolk Broads and the North Norfolk coast are a must for some stunning photos.

[@tonys1636]

No matter where one travels to in the UK it is all beautiful, even the former industrial cities are now pleasant and have some beautiful buildings that can now be seen as the soot has been cleaned off.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Quite agree ,Burgh castle....very atmospheric...same with the cloisters of Norwich cathedral.. best wishes from the wirral....E

[@johnhanson8442]

Had to move away from North Norfolk 2 years ago and miss it so much. When we moved there in the early 80s it was was so quiet even though things have changed still a beautiful area and now getting very expensive

[@rickb3645]

North Norfolk is genuinely my happy place... All my troubles melt away when i'm there... It's so beautiful and peaceful, with a great mixture of coastal sea, and countryside views... And there's lots of Windmills scattered about too... as well as the beautiful Red & White striped Lighthouse at Happisburgh... I've been visiting here for the last 45 years, when we first went camping near Stiffkey in the late 1970's... There's a lovely local pub there too... where you can quench a thirst... it's called The Stiffkey Red Lion... It was our regular watering hole of an evening, as it was within walking distance to our campsite... Whether it's Crabbing on the Harbour Wall at Wells-Next-The-Sea... or visiting our favourite Fish & Chip Shop at Bacton... or even eating a fresh dressed Crab at Cromer... Norfolk is a stunning place to visit, with some terrific local foods on offer... Our favourite Sunday Carvery Lunch is at the Castle Carvery in Caister, it's delicious... Taking a boat trip on the stunning Norfolk Broads is essential... Also a visit to Great Yarmouth is a must for a child friendly visit... and just a little further down the coast, is Gorleston-On-Sea... ideal for those who like a slower paced visit to the coast... We even crossed over into Suffolk too, while visiting Lowestoft... The area is stunning... If i had the money to buy a property in Norfolk, i definitely would...I'd pack up and move tomorrow if i won the Lotto Jackpot. 👍

[@rickb3645]

Hey Amanda, there's a guy called Tim, that has uploaded some great high quality videos of the area... My favourite is Wells-Next-The-Sea... filmed on a beautiful Summers day... Take a look if you've got a spare 17 minutes... I think you'll understand once you've had a look... I'll put the link in the reply section below this comment. Enjoy Amanda. 👍

[@robertwilloughby8050]

I love the Lakes too, personally I am a Keswick man myself, the town is wonderful (the hotel that used to be the railway station is a highlight!) and Derwentwater is fan-bloody-tastic! Remember to buy your pencils (if you need any) when you're in Keswick (little tip, the w is silent!).

[@nicholasjones7312]

North Wales is so picturesque and has so much history. The Welsh language also makes it feel different, yet friendly.

[@raydavies3342]

For a wonderful day out, take a boat from Westminster Pier to Hampton Court Palace. You will love the formal gardens and the history and your girls will enjoy the huge maze.

[@LADYRAEUK]

That sounds lovely 😊

[@stevegoddard5012]

Been all over the world. Never feel like I'm home until I walk around my favourite city Chester. It's not very old. It was founded in 79AD by the Romans. It has everything you are looking for. Not to far away about 15 miles is my second place to visit Port sunlight village an old world village set in stunning gardens and the architecture is second to none.

[@Greenwood4727]

in the uk 2000 years is not old, in american 200 years is ancient

[@richardpoynton4026]

Chester was founded in the same year Pompeii was destroyed.

[@simonkirk3067]

One place i can recommend is Whitby, on the East Coast. Full of history, as well as having links to Dracula. The Abbey is a particularly historical place to visit. Also Whitby is famous for Fish and Chips. Well worth a visit, although it does get very busy in peak periods.

[@Kari_B61ex]

I agree with everything you've said - As someone who has lived away from the UK, It really opened my eyes to what an amazing country it is to live in. OK, we have some small issues (nowhere's 100% perfect) but on the whole we should really count ourselves lucky. For me, if I had to name one thing, it would have to be the NHS - I have a chronic health condition, so it's never going to go away... nearly every month for the past seven years, I've needed numerous tests (blood, scans etc) and I've had to have a hospital appointment. I also take daily medication (which is free for my condition) - if I had to worry about 'paying' for all that, I would be beyond stressed... OK, I pay for it out of the tax I pay - but on the grand scale of things it's a miniscule amount considering. Congrats on 10 years in the UK.

[@LADYRAEUK]

The NHS has saved my life twice, like you, I can only speak highly of it. It’s easy to take it for granted if you haven’t experienced the other side Thank you 😊have a lovely weekend

[@robertp.wainman4094]

You're very welcome to visit York and the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside and villages! Many thanks for your comments on British food - as wherever I travel abroad I hear such terrible comments on our cuisine.....yet when I introduce foreign visitors to our huge range of traditional dishes - they invariably love it. Hope you continue to love living here!

[@joncawte6150]

Pop on down to the South Downs National Park and the South Downs Way (100-mile path). From rolling hills to dense Oak woodlands. Spring is best with the woods full of fragrant English bluebells and carpets of wood anemones tracking the sun with their flowers. Plus you have Brighton if you want tourist trap or the quainter Lewes if you don't. One end is in historic Winchester and the other in Eastbourne. With everything from castles to campsites, museums to amusement arcades on piers and everything in-between, there's something for everyone.

[@markrehling3141]

The Lake District is one of my favourite places to visit too. I particularly like staying at the swan hotel in Newby bridge. Which is about 15-20 mins drive from Bowness. Somewhere else you should visit if you’ve never been is Whitby in Yorkshire. Which is where Bram Stoker was inspired to write Dracula. It’s also the home of the best fish and chips in the UK apparently.

[@philmcdonald7956]

If I had to recommend just one place to visit in the UK it would be the beautiful village of Corfe Castle in Dorset (and all of Dorset really), check out the Jurassic coast, Portland, Weymouth, Maiden Castle (ancient hill fort attacked by the Romans) in Dorchester and Thomas Hardy's cottage while you're there. I struggle to pick one favourite thing about the UK, it would be a toss-up between the weather (yes really, rarely too hot or too cold and 4 distinct seasons), the beautiful scenery, history and the relatively low crime rate and absence of guns. Oh and commercial-free TV on the BBC.

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thank you for the suggestions 😊

[@step0601]

I would recommend Cheddar Gorge. Amazing walk around the gorge and the caves are good for the kids. We stayed in a hotel in Cheddar, short walk to the gorge. Wookie hole is nearby, also great for kids and adults. Followed by lunch in nearby Wells. A lovely medieval town with a stunning cathederal which has the 2nd worlds oldest working clock.

[@LADYRAEUK]

That sounds brilliant, thank you 😊

[@dinerouk]

@@LADYRAEUK I would not tell anyone my locality to anyone, I prefer people to choose their own place

[@Blazerade13]

I left England many years ago to live in Sydney which really is a home from home in many ways. But your video made me miss old blighty. Love the videos.

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thank you 😊hope you’re well

[@dizby]

Good to hear that you’ve been welcomed and have such positive things to say about this quirky little island.

[@LADYRAEUK]

😊thanks!

[@nickthegreek843]

Totally agree on David Attenborough the man's a living (95yo) legend. The south coast anywhere around chichester harbour and the south downs is stunning. HMS victory at Portsmouth historic dockyard blew my mind as kid the place is fascinating with loads for the kids to do. Lots of tattoo history around the place from the navy connection and normally a big convention every year if you time it right. Arundel castle's another one the kids will love. Brighton's great too!

[@davetherave6192]

Love this reaction! It made me smile all the way through! you really summed up what it is to be quintessentially English/British... Really pleased you enjoy living here! (Me too) 💙

[@Les_Hewitt]

I couple of months ago we travelled around Scotland on a route called the 'North Coast 500'. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous. Mountains, waterfalls and lakes etc. The weather was good but very changeable, so if you go take clothes for all seasons. I've been recommending it to everyone. It was so good.

[@LADYRAEUK]

We have actually looked into that, we would love to do it someday 😊

[@creightonjason]

Ive always wanted to do that

[@katieb8806]

How lovely to hear all the nice things said about my home country. I'm currently living in Norway and miss all the things you mentioned dearly. You are such a positive person and I hope the UK continues to make you feel welcome and at home. After living abroad for a year now, I realise how important that is!

[@MikeSmith-ye9ho]

David Attenborough is a British institution. I had a French girlfriend her mother visited couldn’t speak a word of English but sat there totally amazed at David Attenborough they have nothing like it in France. The look on her face while she was watching it was amazing

[@LADYRAEUK]

I bet 😊

[@martinheath5976]

Hi Amanda. You are a lovely person and thank you for your kind words about the UK. X

[@paulconnett3654]

I'm glad your saying these words, because some people need reminding how beautiful the UK is and yes we have problems but who hasn't. Plus really glad to hear that your happy here.x Cheer's Gorgeous 🇬🇧

[@LADYRAEUK]

I feel very fortunate to live here 😊thank you

[@Tim_3100]

Congrats on nearly getting to the 10 years here 🥰 i am glad you like it here

[@LADYRAEUK]

I can’t believe it’s been that long! Lol

[@beentheredonethat7365]

Congratulations on your decade of living among us Brits. You’re one of us now! The time has flown because you’ve enjoyed it so much. Best wishes to you and your family!

[@Sur-Ron]

The thing I love most is the multiculturalism!!! (Mainly in the big cities) I love the fact that we all get along, you can walk down any high street in London and see all races from all over the world!

[@peterlloyd8313]

Having travelled the world. I find sun everyday boring. The changeable weather in the UK is magic.And the seasons magical.

[@simonoleary9264]

Hi, If your kids are old enough, they might like Warwick Castle, especially in the summer. Pre Covid, during summer they would have special medieval fair days, which would include knights doing live jousting and possibly also sword fighting (never had a chance to actually see it, but want to attend some day). From what I've heard, you might want to avoid the dungeons though.

[@harrybarrow6222]

Yes. Having lived 14 years in California (which was wonderful) and now being almost 79, healthcare is the number 1 best thing in the UK. Being sick is not a luxury to be saved up for; it is a misfortune for anyone. In the UK we have essentially a streamlined health insurance system that cuts out middle men and their profits. We pay for it in taxes, so those who can afford more, contribute more - but we all receive free healthcare when we need it, with no paperwork hassles.

[@jamescee7906]

That just is not true. British hospitals were caught buying biro pens for £17 a pop. (Instead of 17p). Nhs costs 3 billion a week to run, let alone what they get sued for. If you think people aren’t taking backhanders, I wish I was as innocent as you

[@rowietappy187]

Glad you’re here Amanda, hopefully another 60, 70, 80 years awaits your stay in the UK 😊 You asked what’s my favourite thing about being a Brit in the UK...Apart from many...Number 1 has to be our music heritage.... The Beatles, Rolling Stones,the who, yardbirds, the kinks, Elton John, David Bowie, T. rex, Slade, Deep purple, LED zeppelin, pink Floyd, sex pistols, the clash, the Police, the Bee gees, Queen, iron maiden, cold play, Amy Winehouse, Stone Roses, The verve, oasis.....This list will just run and run forever...I better stop LOL 🎼🎼🎼🎼😂

[@chrisbingham3289]

Brit here, So pleased your happy. The thing I love is the majority of the people care about one another and will stand up for other people.

[@LADYRAEUK]

absolutely!

[@lokilha]

The Highlands of Scotland are amazing to see, for kids Loch Ness is a great cheap holiday destination with Glamping from £20 a night, Horse Riding in the Mountains, Feeding Deer, Fishing etc. Not to mention if your kids want to feel like a Princess you can book in to some of the hundereds of Castles available. The North East Coast of Scotland with it's golden sandy beaches, hidden beaches, coves and cliff side villages like Gardenstown and Pennan are amazing to see. Activities from water sports like surfing, canoeing etc are available in a lot of coastal trail locations. The Mountains like Bennachie & Skiing or Snowboarding at Cairngorms are cheap affordable holidays destinations for family vacations. The one true thing I love about the UK is that everything destination it reachable in under 10 to 12hrs, me and my two kids jump in the car around 4/5am and were in London around supper time with one or two toilet stops for the price of fuel cheaper than an adult plane ticket to Europe.

[@selwynowen6213]

I’m a proud Welshman and I would recommend that you visit North Wales, especially Anglesey I believe it’s well worth the time that you spend here as it has the countryside and lovely coastline

[@vilebrequin6923]

My favorite place! Visit every summer💗

[@malcuttley1441]

Nefyn best place ever

[@tonysutton6559]

The one downside to Anglesey is that it is a bit flat but having Snowdonia next door makes up for that.

[@cwmdu86]

or any part of Wales. I'm in the South.

[@wolflair3329]

Went to Wales for 5 days on a secondary school trip (seems like a thousand years ago now) a group of us went for a walk around and got chased down by a large number of Welsh kids our age. Not sure what their intent was but by the end of the evening we were all sat outside the hostel chatting and joking around.

[@KRPTV]

Yes we love the Lake District, my grandma and grandad used to have a caravan there for a number of years which we used to go to all the time, and two of our favourite places in the Lake District are Cartmel and Grasmere! And if you ever visit Grasmere I would recommend you try the gingerbread! absolutely delicious!😁😁

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thanks for the recommendation 😊I’ll keep that in mind for the next time I’m there 👍🏻

[@beentheredonethat7365]

Also you can visit “Wordsworth’s grave” (A famous English poet). Amanda,When you visited Windermere did you visit Ambleside?

[@eamonnclabby7067]

Dove cottage looks like Wordsworth has just popped out for a quick pint...Grasmere, a great place..

[@252lfc]

The lakes and the Yorkshire dales are the best places to visit

[@KRPTV]

Yeah, anywhere with hills for me basically!😃😃😃

[@Codex7777]

I think you'd love Cornwall. Stunning scenery, beautiful beaches, great food and tons of history. It's definitely one of the UK's most beautiful counties. Very family friendly too. :)

[@Treviscoe]

I second that! The north coast is also great if you like surfing too.

[@paulcroxton6047]

Some stunning parts in Somerset as well..

[@dinerouk]

There are many parts of Britain that she would love, but would not tell her to visit! She will come if she wants and I do not want to be one of those who constantly write telling her to come here or there! Childish! Now if she ASKS for particular sites that one would think she would like!

[@Codex7777]

@@dinerouk - WTF is your problem? It's ironic that you described a friendly recommendation as 'childish' as your own post reeks of childish petulance... She's asked for recommended places to visit, as she's not as familiar with the country as the locals. I merely recommended a part of the country that I love and explained why. The same as plenty of other people have done. I didn't say she HAD to go, I merely made her aware of the area. Even if I had said that she HAD to go, it's merely a figure of speech, rather than an order, backed with some kind of authority, as you seem to imply, ridiculously. Grow up!

[@steveoliver4418]

It's a delight to have you with us in the UK Amanda , love keeping up with your journals , glad you enjoying your time here. Take care.

[@richhughes7450]

It's all beaches joined to countryside. Also so many historic buildings and ruins and so much history. We gets lots of rain but hey that's why it's a gorgeous green Country.

[@LADYRAEUK]

Agreed 😊🙌

[@stevemoppett2759]

The South Hams region in Devon has some spectacular countryside and beaches; although the beaches are probably being pumped full of shit right now. That aside, it has Buckfast Abbey, Berry Pomeroy Castle, Bigbury-on-sea, Hope Cove, Start Bay, Totnes, Dartmouth etc. Well worth a visit!

[@thevelvetskyandstars]

Glorious Devon.

[@chrisholland7367]

@@thevelvetskyandstars you bet I live there great county.

[@dr.zacking2097]

Love Devon - was lucky having my folks lived there for a lot of years and loved all the locality and locals over many years of visiting and staying on and off....miss it a lot.....Dartmoor should be checked out at some stage (suggestion to Amanda) as the history, stories and wild naturally hewn aspect of it is (to this day to me) breathtaking......

[@violetgray6384]

When I was a kid I was quite confused about British humor. I was like "Um... why would anyone watch this?" But as I began to grow into a dry, sarcastic adult myself I rediscovered it and was like "This is BRILLIANT!"

[@danhodson7187]

haha I'm glad you enjoy it. I guess the difference is we're born dry and sarcastic.

[@georgecaplin9075]

Don’t think anyone’s gonna argue with David Attenborough being on this list.

[@LADYRAEUK]

He’s wonderful 😊

[@MoviesNGames007uk]

I really love Planet Earth & Blue Planet.

[@eamonnclabby7067]

@@LADYRAEUK he was very understanding about boaty mcboatface when we launched the Sir David Attenborough here at Cammel Lairds in Birkhenhead ,your post was a great tonic, as Mrs C and I have just returned from Westminster Abbey and the Cenotaph, well done and hearty congratulations...E

[@westwonic]

Sorry to disagree, that old hypocrite lectures us about saving the planet while he is jetting around making videos of endangered creatures that are dying due to pollution caused by his actions. He also was extremely rude about brexit supporters, as if his opinion is all that matters.

[@Mind-your-own-beeswax]

Where I live I’m 8 miles from the coast and just a couple of miles from the countryside. If you haven’t been to Northumberland I would highly recommend it. It’s a stunning part of the country and for history we have the most castles of any country in the UK as well as Hadrians Wall and loads of Roman mile castles and forts. Also Bamburgh Castle and Alnwick Castle ( featured in Harry Potter) are truly breathtaking.

[@LADYRAEUK]

I’d love to visit someday 👍🏻

[@theboatcheat1204]

If you want a historic pub, try visiting the Old Reindeer Inn in Banbury, and ask the barman if you can see the Globe Room… it was where Cromwell ran the Battle of Edge Hill in the civil war.

[@LADYRAEUK]

Thanks for the tip 😊

[@steve3291]

And we love having you here making these videos. Happy (almost) 10th anniversary 🥂 I do think the British are friendly and welcoming and that is our best trait. As a ex-Northerner, I always think Northerners are more friendly than our Southern cousins, but I'm sure that's a debate best undertaken with a few beers.

[@LADYRAEUK]

Haha quite a few people have said that same thing.. I will say when I was up North people were a lot more chatty. It was lovely 😊

[@Brian3989]

@@LADYRAEUK I am sure you are well able to keep the chatty conversation going.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@LADYRAEUK You should spend some time in North Yorkshire Amanda, maybe in a small country pub with a bit of ferret racing going on......

[@rokhnroll]

I think the few beers will also need to be accompanied by some savoury snacks!

[@dr.zacking2097]

As an ex-Southern cousin I think you might be right Steve, but not everyone by any means.....probably just more wary being closer to the channel ho ho....great love for more Northern reaches (and Wales, South West etc.) and great mix of people throughout.....I have found people very friendly all over.....live in Dublin now (Anglo Irish) and with a love for pubs the friendliness is dangerous.....reckon the liver's divorcing me anyway....

[@anthonyglee1710]

Aww, just came across your channel, you’re very sweet and I’m so glad you’re happy here! Like you say, things aren’t perfect but the NHS and social care systems fundamentally underpin the British system. I’m sitting here in my cottage built in the 1600’s with ceilings that are 5’9” high. I am 6’2” and now have a hunched back! 😉

[@LADYRAEUK]

Oh no! Lol

[@jasonpayneuk]

The History has been my absolute favourite since moving here too! For suggestions, I’d say that Rutland is definitely worth a look, such a beautiful place!

[@racheltaylor6578]

The Trossachs National park and Cairngorms National Park are beautiful.

[@Hal-zf4fv]

It’s nice to have someone from another country taking so fondly about the uk. I think a lot of us that live here can easily forget just how beautiful it is and how great the people are. I love the USA too and have visited and travelled extensively. But it’s so big that it makes it difficult to get all around. Whereas the uk is small in comparison it makes it much easier to get around and see everything.

[@tonys1636]

You should visit the Jurassic Coast, Devon and Dorset in general. A beautiful part of the country.

[@RobG001]

Love Devon, been there many times, a shame it seems to be a speed camera heaven. Middle of nowhere on a bendy B road, speed camera!. I'm no speed merchant hence never been done, but it seems like a tax the tourist scheme to me.

[@davidpage4005]

@@RobG001 sod it, you've cottoned on to us.!!

[@johnrhodez6829]

Well, they had to come up with something since Wrecking went out of fashion!

[@outsidestuff5283]

David Attenborough is a reason to live on planet Earth, let alone the UK

[@melaniepetley2732]

I'm glad you love it here, I would recommend coming to Norfolk - no motorways, but lovely beaches, marshes and lots of green space. Norwich is a fantastic city with its castle and cathedral and famous market and if you like British humour, you'll love the dry humour of the county! x

[@LADYRAEUK]

That sounds lovely 😊

[@jem8472]

@@LADYRAEUK yep Norfolk is a lovely place to visit. We have some love Victorian seaside towns. Cromer is nice to visit. Some amazing country pubs as well.

[@iainholmes2735]

I agree with most of this as a Brit: pubs/beer, humour etc. But, when America does great humour it is SUPERB. Frasier is brilliant: so witty. 'Cheers', Friends and Seinfeld are excellent. The NHS is not free. We pay in our taxes every payday (having watched your previous vid, I know you are aware of this). I love the fact that America has given us Rock & Roll, Andy Warhol and the electric guitar. I hope the love affair between British and American arts will always continue.

[@khum3175]

Whitby is an amazing place to have a holiday. If you don't like sitting and playing on the beach, you can go fossil hunting on the south beach, below the abbey. The abbey is in the Dracula story and there are tourist walks on the subject. Food, there are lots of good places, and as I haven't been there for many years they may have changed. The one place that is still there is the restaurant/pub on the bridge. It is so good that there are always long ques outside. There is the jet shop at the bottom of the steps to the abbey. Stop reading and start driving up there, you will love it

[@LADYRAEUK]

I’d love to!

[@sinoothenladd8504]

Try the Yorkshire dales , Skipton, Grassington & up the dale towards Hawes. Stunning scenery & food.

[@bernardthedisappointedowl6938]

I had some specialist ropes that could carry power made in Hawes - really good value and great work they did, ^oo^

[@adrianmcdonald6424]

Just wondering how you feel about having to keep filing US tax returns even after living 10 years in the UK? Perhaps a video on that topic? Keep up the good work. Cheers from New Zealand.

[@TubeOwly]

Thank you! This was most endearing to hear and almost tear-enducing, which surprised me. Maybe a 'no guns culture among street/traffic police and general public' would be added to your list? Here's to your next fond UK ten years for you and your family.

[@benfrancis4896]

Have you travelled up as far as Scotland yet? Fun fact, Scotland has more castles per sq. mile than any other country in the world! Edinburgh is a beautiful city and if you take the east coast mainline train up there, the scenery between Berwick and Edinburgh is amazing.

[@LADYRAEUK]

I’ve seen a bit but not nearly enough! Can’t wait to go back 😊

[@biancahiller8]

I’m engaged to a British veteran who I met in Germany. Living here for over 12 years now and couldn’t imagine to go back. I think I wouldn’t fit in there anymore. Love this countryside so much on this Island and poeple are so differently here compared to Germany. Definitely stay here.