Why I Left the USA for UK 🇬🇧

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Why I Left
00:55 - Reason 1
2:09 - Reason 2
3:11 - Reason 3
4:30 - Reason 4
5:45 - Reason 5
6:26 - Reason 6
7:27 - Reason 7
8:25 - Reason 8
8:54 - Reason 9
11:58 - Reason 10
13:05 - Steven Pressfield Tip
13:44 - Reason 11
16:11 - Reason 12 (Travel Tip)

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[gugy]

I moved from Brazil to the USA 30 years ago and I am highly considering moving back in the next 10 years. Unfortunately, the American Dream is dead and the divisions, censorship, surveillance, and corporate greed, are destroying the beautiful nation. What a shame.

[danowen]

I grew up longing to live in the US, but as an adult knowing the downsides and issues there… the U.K. has never felt better.

[zaram]

This video is me exactly! I am American but have Swiss roots. I traveled to Switzerland for the first time last year, and I loved it so much I am looking for a way to move there. The lifestyle there matches my personality so much, I immediately felt at home there. It’s so calm and peaceful, so much walking, biking, and outdoor activities, so much beauty all around you. The trains make it so easy to get around and the old world charm and traffic-free old towns just make my soul so happy. It’s like living in a fairy tale. I realize there are downsides such as the cost of living, but I’m still dreaming.

[AutoAlligator]

Same. I'm an American who moved to the UK over a decade ago...I was in awe of London for 6 months (as most tourists are) but I travelled around and ended up deciding on a village just outside of Manchester and I love it! :D x

[tonywatson]

What an interesting person you are Kristin. I am British (male) and now 81 years of age so travelling rather less nowadays. This makes it all the more interesting to be able to enjoy, vicariously the travels and thoughts of others via the internet whereas previously my life has included times when I have lived in many countries around the world. I make no claim though to be as independent as you so obviously are and I much admire your philosophy in this regard. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences.

[stevemellor]

As an Asian American, I've lived a quite a few countries, including being a resident of the UK for 12 years. I completely understand the pace, lifestyle, and peace of the UK. I had given 30 years of military and Federal service to America, but boy has things changed here. What a shame. Perhaps, its time to head back to the UK or even SE Asia. That would be nice.

[travelvideos]

Americans like to go to Europe, Europeans like to go to Asia, Asians like to go to America. This is how we move around.

[jacque]

Same with me. I took DNA test and found that I'm 99% N. Europe, UK. I just moved to Florida for my job but want to live part-time in UK. Planning to spend half time here in FL and other half in UK. I chose FL because can go outside in the winter months, then go to UK for summer months and enjoy outside.

[phildodd]

Kristin, there is a fresh "glow" about you, you seem to be enjoying life more now. I am happy for you. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your time.🤠🍷🍓

[rbruce]

To mention Costa Rica in the same line as the UK makes me feel very proud as a Costarican! I hope that despite the issues we are facing we stand up to the challenge of being in the same phrase with the UK. Thanks!

[michellemorrison]

This is nice video. Came to the US 7 years ago, I’ve become a US Citizen. I’m married to an American and we really want to leave the US so badly 😢. We don’t see a good future here and we don’t want to raise children here. When you live in poorer countries, you’re sold a different image of the US, living here is such a different story. I miss my poor country, so much more happiness there😂❤. Love this video ❤❤ reminded me of that❤❤

[catherineH]

My son and partner have chosen Manchester to live and work in, instead of London where most Australians go to. They have easy and quick access to the country walks in the weekends, as well as the airport to go anywhere in Europe for the weekend.

[globalonemusic]

Kristen: Bravo, young lady. :). We just returned from France / Monaco. We spent three weeks staying in various communities along the Riviera between Cap d' Ail and Nice. Each community, however small, had its own "character", so to speak. THE ISSUE is that from having spent a great deal of time in Horsham, the experience of both trips provided us with the following information.
Most people do not realize that aside from air travel to get to the U.K. or Europe, the deposits on apartments, replenishing a wardrobe, etc. the reality is that once someone is "fully settled into their new home", the U.K.
OR Europe is actually a much less expensive place to live than the U.S. :)
We witnessed it, as have you. :) Excellent film. :) Antoine

[mounthoodsts]

Your videos always rekindle my hope of leaving the US for a quieter, peaceful retirement in Norway. As I'm typing this, loud gunshots are ringing in my ears as my neighbor target practices😔. The only thing that holds me back is that my son is here and I have yet to convince him that we should go for it. He wants to meet a nice girl and have a family, and I think at this point and time, there are so many countries that are a much better choice than the US for raising children (an understatement). Thank you for your videos ❤

[doncuadrado]

Very refreshing attitude for an American who are viewed by many Europeans (rightly or wrongly) as insular and umwilling to travel outside their own country. You're obviously well travelled and worldly wise!

[lindadorman]

All good insights - When I was younger, I traveled as a corporate expat to Asia and Europe for 10 years and lived in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, London, Paris, Barcelona, etc...now that I'm older and self-employed, I see those big cities have changed a lot. I still enjoy Asia and Europe but prefer smaller, more walkable cities with a slower pace. Plus they're more affordable!

[dianacarr]

I've been in Oaxaca, Mexico for 2 years now for many of the same reasons- slower pace of life, reasonable pricing for fresh produce and meats, a general environment of acceptance and the ability to immerse myself in studies of ancient new world cultures. Thinking about Spain for my next 2-5 years.

[eri-]

My ancestors from: 50% Japan, 29% Ireland, 10% England, 6% Scotland, 3% Welsh & 2% Swedish/Danish. I was born in the USA but wanted to connect t my Japanese roots (being 1/2 Japanese) and moved to Japan for the past two years. But now I am itching to connect to my UK roots (being 48% from the UK).

[christinabayma]

Beware the biting midges during summer in Scotland. Many people swear by Avons skin so soft to ward them off. Scotland in spring is beautiful.

[SOPHIAFLYGIRL]

I visited the UK last year and have researched moving there and never coming back to the US. The tremendous cost of moving and trying to get a work visa have kept me from making this dream a reality.