4 Things We Love Living in the UK || Americans in the UK 

Do you know what makes the UK Great? Having good people like you and your family here ..Welcome

This guy has one of the kindest looking faces I've ever seen.

The fact that you acknowledge and appreciate the simplest things in life like the good British Bread, cheese with Fish & Chips, shows how gracious your heart us. Welcome to the UK and hope this becomes a very homely place for your family.

Hi, I am an African American, DC-born gal (Dupont Circle area). and I have lived in the UK for 40 years. It is a really great country. The food, the people and the countryside, just beautiful. I put my 3 kids through school here too. They're all uni grads and very happy. I have never regretted moving here. You're so right, England is far less stressful for this gentlewoman. I noticed your stone cottage, nice! Anyway, I liked what you had to say and it's good to see someone from my culture. Good Luck to you and yours my dear. Cheers. Joan

You seem like a nice bloke, you're most welcome in the UK. Take care mate

Bread: "functional transport mechanism" classic description.

It's so nice to find someone appreciating the good things about Britain. As British, it is easy to get bogged down with the negative. That must be the same for all nations. Love your delivery, sincerity and simply being an amiable, honest and peaceful human being. You and your family are more than welcome to this country sir.

I’m American. I love that the first two things were bread and cheese. I notice that in all shops in England and all of Europe are good sandwiches which are usually fresh . This reflects a societal importance on health, well being, wholesomeness and relaxation that Americans capitalistic desperation doesn’t provide for

The UK has been improved by yourself and your delightful family being here . 👫 Lee and Christine

My dad's has been a baker for 50+ years. He'll love hearing this.

the low stress thing touched me .. welcome to the UK my good hearted friend ♥

Your positive attitude is so calming and uplifting. This makes me so happy to be British

As an Aussie who has lived in both the USA and now the U.K. I understand what you mean about the food. 1 yr in the States versus 26years now in the U.K. ☺️ And I love the people here. Their humour being a real strong point for me.

I’ve lived here (originally from the Bronx in NY) for nearly 20 years now. The slightly slower pace of life is wonderful and the history of UK cities and villages cannot be compared to anything else. I’m loving and learning more and more and hope you and your family continue to enjoy it as well. It’s so nice to hear someone’s happiness instead of the doom and gloom we all hear all the time, so I had to comment. And yes 🙌🏽 , fish and chips…yum

Hey man, how nice it is to see someone putting something on RU-vid that's just all about happiness. Even sweeter when it's someone talking about why they love where you live too. Appreciativeness breeds appreciativeness so I appreciate you (something I've learned from my American friends) for sharing!

It's always really nice to see people complimenting the UK, instead of insulting it, especially our food and food standards

This was such a lovely video. I hope you continue to really enjoy yourselves here xxxx

Probably one of the greatest things is not having a 90% sugar content in everything.

I paused the video less than one minute into watching just to say that your demeanour and speaking voice are instantly recognised cross-culturally as signals of calmness, thoughtfulness and good education. You and your family would be welcomed anywhere in the UK. As I just said, it took me less than a minute to get a feel for what kind of family you have, what you'd be all about. Charming, well-spoken, intelligent, open to new experiences and information. What more could you want from a neighbour? Great video. :)

As a White Brit I respectfully say welcome to the UK and it's good to have our Cousins from America living with us. I would say the same to everyone else who wants to escape a rough life in other countries.

Welcome to the UK , I wish you all a wonderful happy life here

I spent 2 weeks in the UK and my wife and I could have easily just stayed, that’s how much we liked it.

Just listening to this man's voice has taken my stress levels down! I was born in the UK and have lived here all my life....... and now, all I want to do is eat a cheese sandwich and a pastry 😊

I’m born and raised in London, and moved to New York 14 years ago when I was 25 years old. My wife and kids are American, so I’m here for good, but this video is making me really homesick.

you are welcome here in the UK my friend, no need to live in fear of being shot by a bystander or indeed a crazy cop.

You are a really likable guy. I'm sure you've heard this many times before.

When I immigrated to the UK I was SO stoked about the food too. The quality is amazing and most of the fresh stuff is labelled with where it was grown. It blew my mind. Back in Canada everything is very processed and there’s little selection. Of course I’ve now been to France, Spain, and Italy so now I’ve been completely spoiled on awesome food.

“They eat sandwiches with gusto.” Oh same, kids. Same.

I used to work with an American from Texas who had lived in the UK for a while before returning. When i asked him what he missed most about the UK he said the chocolate and his entire family were all in agreement on this, i did laugh, but having tasted American chocolate i had to agree. But all these little things will pale into significance when you discover the real beauty of British life, our NHS. Hopefully its not something you will need to turn to but if you ever do you'll realise what a precious gem this is in British life.

Any man who enjoys a good cheese sarnie and cod and chips is a man who knows the benefits of appreciating the simple things of life...all the best to you and the family...you will start to feel like a brit in no time...

"Transport mechanism" is definitely a phrase i'm going to use the next time I have a conversation about bread! So happy to hear you and your family are settling in well. As you're now an honorary Englishman, make sure you get yourself down to the local pub tonight for the football!

We just moved to the UK from the States as well! Love the people and culture here.

And sometimes the RU-vid algorithm suggests to me something that is a lovely watch! Welcome to the UK, I hope that you and your family have settled in well and that you have many happy years with us here.

And yet another polite, well spoken person from across the pond. I'm starting to feel like I need to be on my best behaviour in case I give a bad impression. Glad you are enjoying it here, feel free to make it permanent!

It's really great to hear someone take the time to talk about the things they enjoy instead of complaining. Try a book by Bill Bryson called Notes From a Small Island. He's an American who was living in the UK and picks up on some of the quirky differences we have (and makes fun of both sides equally!). Thanks for a great video.

When I visited the States I had a rental and stopped at a red light. Everyone behind was hitting their horn, and I guessed they wanted me to go through it, yet I stayed there until it went green! Didn't make many friends over there...

It’s really lovely to hear someone enjoy he UK , wishing health and happiness to you and your family !

I should start with, "Welcome to the UK" and I genuinely mean it when I say, "Enjoy your stay". I have watched all your back videos and it is clear that both you and your family are enjoying living here and it shows in your videos. Keep up the great work, as you can see that you are getting more and more relaxed on each video you make.

Just listening to you I feel less stressed! Thank you so much. So lovely to hear positives about our country.

Great to hear this man speak so well of England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. ❤️

The seafood in Scotland is amazing: langoustine, salmon, mussels, smoked haddock 😋. I lived in the UK for 12 years before coming home to NZ. I miss the country “right of way” walks in the UK, you can walk everywhere and it’s a fascinating way to explore the country. Thank you for your lovely video talking about your life in the UK :)

Wow this is refreshing! You don’t normally hear Americans praising things about the uk

As an American, I'm so tired of typical Americans who go abroad and make us all look bad. Thank you so much for helping to reverse stereotypes about people from the US! We'll change ❤s and minds one good person at a time... Much love and respect to you and yours!

I’m an American living here too and agree with so much of what you said. I’ve loved living here. Don’t think I’ll be going back to the states ever . Bless you and your family. Thanks for such a positive video. ☺️🙏🕊

What I loved the most, when living in the UK was “the crumpets” with the butter sinking into all the holes. Mmmmm.

Come down to Cheddar in Somerset if you like cheese mate, also try a couple of pints of cider while you’re here👍

As a Brit, I feel my knowledge and appreciation of bread is under par. Over on the continent bread takes on many more forms. The French, the Italians and especially the Germans go to a whole new level on bread. I'm fortunate to have a friend that lives in Germany. A lesson on bread is definitely on my to do list when I next go over there. Great to hear that you're enjoying the UK.

It's nice to hear someone from the US talk about UK this way. I remember dad referring to bread in US as cake like back in 60's. I have only driven in UK for about 10 minutes. I just stopped got out and told dad to drive. I thought it was most stressful and congested . When travelling is open again i would like another visit .

How wonderful to hear such a nice bloke talking about his liking of the delights of UK living ! I hope he continues to feel less stressed and has time to explore, there’s lots to discover 🌹❤️ 🙏🏼

I would recommend a trip around the North Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District if you get the chance, I am pleased you and your family are happy here.

I would recommend trying tiger bread and Cadbury's chocolate, particularly fruit and nut. But not together...

I really enjoyed watching this from the UK, it's great to hear your perspective. I agree with all the things you said, but I don't always think about how lucky we are. One difference I've noticed with European countries is that our selection of food in supermarkets is better in the UK, and I am grateful for that. Welcome to the UK, and I hope you continue to find things you like about life here. :)

After watching this, I'm not surprided this has nearly 200K veiws, you're so pleasant to listen to. You'd be welcome in my home, let alone the country. I hope your time in the UK brings peace and relaxation.

Welcome to the UK, wait until the pubs open up to some sort of normality... life just gets better 😬🇬🇧👍🏼

This was a great video and as an American now living in the UK, I can relate to every single point you made, particularly the one around stress related to driving and commuting. I used to commute 70 miles one way to and from work and grad school when I lived in California, but it's been such a wonderful change to just be able to commute 25 minutes by bus to work now. I don't rush in the mornings, I enjoy my commute, and, above all, I don't feel stressed when I get to work or when I get back home after the commute. I love it.

Such a nice genuine guy. I'm glad you like it here, we're lucky to have you.

Hi Mac, if only all the visitors to the UK were like you. Listening to you, you make me proud to be a Brit. I'd love to know what you make of the people over here too. Meanwhile keep on enjoying and discovering our lovely country. There are so many things here to surprise and delight you.

You and your family are most welcome to our shores. We Brits don't usually pride ourselves on the quality of our food, but I'm glad you enjoy it. :-)

Thank you for your video. I just moved to London from Chicago and I was amazed at all the affordable bread and cheese at the market, plus all the additives being removed from many foods. I also hated driving in America and I look forward to having a less stressful life. Your voice is so calming!

Nice to see my home through someone else's eyes. I hope you all continue to enjoy living here. We're glad to have you

You have a natural radio voice, very engaging and relaxing to listen to. Nice to hear the things you like about the UK. I hope you discover and share more things to come.

Two words: Tiger Bread

UK is a diverse country with many nationalities living in United Kingdom, and it welcomes everyone, glad you like the fish n chips, they much better than the big American golden "Ma.d....." brand, with there carboard fries , UK has proper chips and the best health care NHS who the people who work in the NHS are a major credit the UK and have the up most respect for recent times

It’s been lovely to listen to you and welcome to UK , as a Brit I lived away in Canada for 20 years and returned 8 months ago. I look at the whole country as a tourist now, and I love it!

Welcome! Have noticed a lot of Americans say this, the stress levels in the USA always seems to set to maximum it can't be good for your health.

I love this video. As a black person who was born and raised in the UK, I think it’s an amazing place. Yes there’s racism but you can still thrive and most people here are well intentioned. I hope you enjoy your time here. All in all I do love being British and I’m Sure you will too.

Oh man.. this makes such a change from the usual doom and gloom that continually tries to infest my youtube algorithm. I lived in China for 15 years and when I returned to UK I experienced everything you've talked about! However, everything in the media is just depressing and full of hate. Your video is truly, truly refreshing, so that you for that!

I must admit I love it when someone new to this country appreciates all the things that we sometimes take for granted. I hope that you and your family enjoy many more years in the UK and that your video's in 20 years time or more are "What I thought I missed about America but actually don't " Good luck and God Bless

I love the wholesomeness of this video! Welcome to the UK!!

I liked not having to add tax to things when I buy them. It’s already included in the price.

I love your energy and your perspective on England. You have a really satisfying calm demeanor. Really glad you're enjoying your time here, the food, the countryside etc. Happy exploring:)

Such a lovely video; so nice to hear someone elses perspective on the UK. I do hope you and your family feel the love and kindness from the residents of the UK. Love and peace from London UK

I like the way he says mid-lands haha

Hi Mac, It’s clear you enjoy the whole experience simply as it’s driven you to making the video. Don’t underestimate what you and your family bring to us Brits. We can all learn from each other what is means to be a world citizen. Live long and prosper! (Couldn’t resist a NImmoy line). Cheers, Wayne

I'm so happy you & your wife have settled here & it's good to hear good things about our country. Enjoy & wishing you & your family all good wishes for your future. 💞

A superb video, a real pleasure to watch and listen to. Thank you for posting this, really enjoyable. A huge welcome to you and your family to the UK.

“I’m a bit of a foodie”……..I would never have guessed!

I live between England and the U.S. air in England just smells fresher, it’s strange but I love it 😂

I love this type of video, makes me appreciate the things I take for granted. So glad your family are enjoying the U.K. I look forward to seeing more uploads ❤️😀

A massive welcome to you and your family. I am delighted that you are all finding happiness here and hope that it long continues. Congratulations and kudos for fully integrating and participating. We love you for that. Best wishes.

The food reputation in the U.K. is undeserved. It was born when American GI’s were stationed here during WW2. They’d come from a land of plenty to a war ravaged nation that had been struggling alone for years where everything was rationed and basic and most things we take for granted now, didn’t even exist due to the war. My father tasted his first banana almost two years after the war ended. We have a very old culture and that means we have our own cuisine. Most of it can be found in recipe books (one of my favourites is ‘rabbit in the dairy’) and the various meat pies and puddings are exceptional. There are so many regional cheeses and dishes and it’s worth remembering that in the USA, most cheese is processed, (even in a can) and is simply called “blue” or “Hispanic”. The U.K., , has cheeses in the hundreds. The most popular, Cheddar, comes from Cheddar in Somerset and practically every single part of the U.K. have their own regionally organically produced and I’m not being bias when I say that it tastes tastes better. Any American visitor will also noticed that eggs aren’t refrigerated. That’s because in the states, they’re bleach washed which removes the protective membrane from the shell that protects it from bacteria. The eggs in the U.K. actually taste better for not being processed. . Just like immigrants gave the USA pizza, hotdogs and hamburgers etc, from the empire poured into Britain, spices and dishes that intermingled with the indigenous cuisine to make a very rich and varied food culture. Today, the U.K. have some of the worlds top chefs. Every Gastro pub in the U.K. will have a curried dish on the menu at some point, even if it’s a british invented coronation dish. But the best place to try fish and chips is in a northern fishing town where the fish is off the boat that same day and the batter is beer batter and it’s fried in dripping.

It's nice to hear your perspective on the uk and that your experience so seems to have been positive. I often hear people in the UK complaining about the place. I think it's often because they've never lived anywhere else and don't realise how lucky we are. Hope you continue to enjoy yourselves here! 😁👍

Thank you so much for this, from your personal viewpoint. As a Brit it's so lovely to hear that you enjoy some of the things that just don't usually get a mention. I hope that you and your family continue to have a peaceful and enjoyable life here XX

It's lovely to hear your experience of our country. I hope your family continue to have a wonderful life here.

You are making this country so much better.. Thank you for being here

Great to hear you love our gaff! Sandwiches invented by earl of sandwich, he was a prolific gambler and did not want to leave the table for supper.

I'm pleased the move has been a success. I hope you continue to enjoy living here and are able to do more exploring as things open up again.

A warm welcome to you and your family to the uk. I live just a little south of the midlands and I love that I can walk 20 mins one way and be in town or 20 mins the opposite way and be in glorious countryside. I think sometimes we forget how lucky we are to have such diversity on our doorstep. Wishing you and your family a bright and happy future here.

Man likes cheese on toast and Fish n Chips. Respect. Hope you get up here soon. The land of warrior poets. Scotland.

I have an American friend who lives here in the UK and honestly, she told me that what she loves most about the UK is the quality of life she can enjoy because of free healthcare and employment rights (better working conditions, mandatory sick pay and vacation pay, parental leave, etc). She says that Americans across the pond overwork themselves too much bcos of a culture of "you better pull yourself up from your bootstraps".

Thank you for your lovely positive comments about the UK, hope you and your family continue to enjoy your time with us. Bread and Cheese, they are both my weakness, love them.

Welcome Mac! It's nice to hear that you're enjoying your time here 👍

Hey. Just to say welcome to the UK. Like many countries we have a few problems. Scenery is fantastic and despite being born here and live here all our lives . We are still discovering beautiful places to visit. We live in Corby Northamptonshire. Known as Little Scotland. Cheers from old George and Jane 🇬🇧🤠👫👍👍

I love the "wholemeal" bread in the UK. It's like what us Yanks call Wholewheat, but it's grainier and heartier than the American version--so much more flavorful + it's perfect with the super-rich butter. Many foods in the UK are not overly-processed and mass produced like in the US. I love walking into a Waitrose and seeing all the great options. I miss traveling to London.....I hope to return. I'm glad you are enjoying the wonderful UK--I'm envious!

Really enjoyed listening to your experiences, and glad you and the family are enjoying yourselves here in the UK. Just subscribed

Just found your videos, always fascinating seeing Americans perspective of the UK after moving here. Hope you and your family enjoy your lives here for many years to come.

Hello, I live in Cheshire, the home of Cheshire cheese. The way you talked about fish and chips almost made me pop down room the local chippy to buy some for my tea.😊 I hope you enjoy living here and that we Brits always show you our good side. We can be a sour, complaining bunch sometimes, especially at bus stops and especially in wet, cold weather.😁

Welcome to Blighty. Hope you and your family have a wonderful time ❤❤

Subscribed. I’m a Brit living in the States for the last 3 years and thinking of moving back. Definitely a fan of this channel now, please keep em coming! Much love

As a Brit, it's refreshing to watch a video from a foreigner living here who doesn't treat the experience as a list of amazing discoveries which shock them. Glad you like it here; although Britain doesn't have a great reputation for food there's good stuff around and it looks like you've found some.