Why the UK Feels Like Home (An American Perspective)
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Күн бұрынToday we're showing you why as Americans, we love the UK, the unexpected surprises we have learned while travelling throughout the UK and how we realized that the UK feels like home for a number of reasons. We're exploring these similarities and things we love about the UK while visiting a coastal town Cara used to take family holidays at while growing up. Now that we've spent time in the UK, we are curious how the American versions of British things we love stack up. We are sharing unique and geeky places all around the world every week, so make sure you check out the rest of our videos and subscribe. Please leave us a comment to let us know where you’d like to see a video from next!
Watch the things we love about the UK: • THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT T...
Watch our video exploring the coastal town of Whitby: • Spending the day in Wh...
This video was filmed on December 30, 2022.
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@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Watch our video exploring the coastal town of Whitby: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pp1gnrF41reUeqs.html Watch the things we love about the UK: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y56TY5CjqLLMqY0.html
@grahvis Жыл бұрын
Grey skies, cold wind, stony beach and tasty looking fish and chips. Yup, looks very British to me.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
It's pretty similar.
@trytellingthetruth.2068 Жыл бұрын
Thankfully, you don't work for the British tourist board.
@user-tq5fj6yy6t 5 ай бұрын
I actually thought it was somewhere in England until they mentioned (I was Hal-watching while trying to cook).
@alisonrodger3360 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps the most britishy thing about the fish & chips was that you had to finish it in the car 😁
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@leecassell4162 Жыл бұрын
You always should have chips wrapped up in paper. Never straight from a tray.
@reqeffect Жыл бұрын
@Lee Cassell perhaps 30 years ago. You never see that now.
@amandaabrahams5118 Жыл бұрын
@@reqeffect my local fish and chips still wrap fish and chips in paper
@matthewedmondson2713 Жыл бұрын
Those fish and chips were nothing like! Why do you guys have the fish in nuggets? Also the chips looked like oven chips 🤯
@Neil_TheShiningMile Жыл бұрын
Cara’s enthusiasm for the world is so infectious. I wish everyone (including me) could be like that.
@davidhoward5392 Жыл бұрын
World's cheeriest woman, it's impossible not to smile, and her infectious enthusiasm appears to not have an off switch
@NeppyJo Жыл бұрын
I'm a Brit that's lived in Denver for the last 19 years and I absolutely LOVE watching your enthusiasm. You make me smile
@MS-sb9ov Жыл бұрын
Convince me Denver is great. Visited in a couple of months ago and was so disappointed with bland uniformity, although the mountains looked amazing.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Jo! Denver is a great place too. It's been a while since I've been there though.
@jacquelinehillson9589 Жыл бұрын
I’m English , living in Australia for 17 years now , it’s lovely watching you both get excited about ye old England, / UK .
@vinniem8996 Жыл бұрын
Driving to the beach, check. Cold dull weather, Check. Traffic jam, check, Queuing up, check, Complaining about the weather, check. Amusement arcade, check. Not swimming in the sea, check. well done guys very English video.
@tenniskinsella7768 Жыл бұрын
And a very rude comment too sbout us Y woulnt go to the beach in dull weather Sure there are traffic Jams in lots of countries Weather last year very hot. Dangerously hot in Europe. Another thing that annoys me abeautiful beach and its said its almost like being abroad.i. sure not every beach abroad Is fantastic. Beautiful country scene out comes the statement almost like being abroad. They saga advert how they roughed it here showing raining and the ugliest scenery that could find Does anyone agree with me
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@chixma7011 Жыл бұрын
@@tenniskinsella7768No. 👎
@LyraDavis Жыл бұрын
@@tenniskinsella7768 not in the slightest actually. As an English gal born and bred and lived here 4 decades and never lived anywhere else I thoroughly agreed with Vinnie M. 9 times out of 10 you go to the seaside it’s not warm enough to actually go in the sea. And if it is, the beaches get so crowded cuz everyone flocks there. We just dig a few sandcastles then go and find food and entertainment on the pier. I’m well chuffed when it’s actually warm enough to go in the water and dry off in the sun. Usually we go to wales cuz at least there’s gorgeous coastal walks. And by saying ‘it’s like being abroad, people are referring to the Sun and heat not the scenery. Yes other countries can have ugly beaches but they usually have more consistent weather. We are a fairly northern country and a small island which means we get long dark winters with barely any sun and our summers nights can stay light til 10pm. But it still pisses it down a lot most summers. One year it snowed in June ffs! Although last summer was unbearable. Spent most of it trying to keep our dog from overheating.
@botticellirejectbotticelli2668 Жыл бұрын
@@tenniskinsella7768 Have you lost your sense of humour?
@johnathantaylor5913 Жыл бұрын
I can't remember how I stumbled onto your channel, but I'm glad I subscribed because I've been loving your personalities. Speaking as a Brit, I'd love for you guys to move over here permanently!
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! If we could figure out a way to move here we'd definitely consider it.
@annother3350 Жыл бұрын
Well it looks cloudy enough for a British day out to the beach!!
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
It was!
@maggie2759 Жыл бұрын
At the start, it looked so much like England!. Similar weather and looks.. hi from Kent... south of England..
@BigC1290 3 ай бұрын
Cara's excitement and enthusiasm about life is very refreshing 😂😂👌🏾😆 always giddy
@ktool4855 Жыл бұрын
As a brit really nice to see Americans that love the UK, everyone seems to shit talk the UK because of our history and blames us for basically every single issue in the world, even people that move here hate us but they want the first world economy. It's refreshing to see people who are enthusiastic about the UK and actually like us, please move here :)
@D.Scott76 Жыл бұрын
Fish and chips under a cloud 🤣🤣🤣 You definitely nailed it 👌🏻👌🏻Would love to see the house used in the goonies. One of my favourite films as a kid
@TheClairem75 Жыл бұрын
The last time I was there (2015) there was a new owner of the house & she’d covered it up so tourists wouldn’t keep coming up to the house 😞
@D.Scott76 Жыл бұрын
I guess it would be really annoying having tourists outside your house all the time. Especially when you’re living in such a famous house.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dave! I believe more recently the house has been purchased again and now people are allowed back at the house. Here is a much older and less good video of ours at the house. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r7Vla5mCkrKmiGw.html I (Jeremy) am much less gray, 😂
@D.Scott76 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@kenjewell5619 Жыл бұрын
Hello from North Wales, UK. Got to say I love your enthusiasm about the UK. The fish and chips look good, but never had Tuna that way and your pronounciation for the sauce is correct. Love the simpsons T shirt 🙂
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ken!
@simonp9075 Жыл бұрын
Never seen Tuna Fish and Chips here in the UK but looks very good and would love to try them. Keep up the good work and hope you enjoy your long stay in the UK, please visit Malham in the Yorkshire Dales. All the dales are lovely and that's coming from a Devon man but we love going to the Dales every year.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
We loved Devon, but we do need to visit the Dales.
@brradams66 Жыл бұрын
Well I’m a Londoner and just started watching your channel and very impressed how you have emersed yourselves in the English culture. And when your back in the uk and London you have to try pie mash and liquor. Years ago this food was classed as peasant food but now everyone that tries it loves it. Keep up the good work I think you two are my favourite Americans 😁👍🏻
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Barry! We did try pie and liquor during our trip last fall. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nZ5gm7Sn25_SnWw.html We liked them. Jellied eels on the other hand...
@sallycostello8379 Жыл бұрын
Try and get to North Cornwall in the south west of UK. Boscastle has a witches museum, go along the coast to tintagel, port isaac and Padstow - all pretty close to each other. It's beautiful, wild and special.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips!
@janebaker966 Жыл бұрын
Take the bus ride from Bude to Tintagel,on a sunny day this particular stretch or most of it is spectacular. But be careful to check bus times as this route is not well served and a bit unreliable. I recommend the bus as then you can both enjoy the stunning view instead of having to drive. Actually even better would be to stay overnight at Tintagel as there is lots there also.
@lindaberry6638 Жыл бұрын
If you want something similar in Uk you should try Margate. Lots of seafront amusements and then Dreamland which has a lot of rides from days gone by. And then there is the shell grotto which is a must see.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
We'll check it out!
@falcore Жыл бұрын
You guys just make me smile so hard! Loved your efforts here to find the British vibes. 🇬🇧
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@blotski Жыл бұрын
I've watched many of your videos and followed your travels around the UK. You are definitely absolute experts on the UK and have an in depth knowledge. You have travelled to so many parts of our country, not just the tourist spots. You're honorary Brits. Hope you take that as a compliment. 😂
@ThePekester Жыл бұрын
I am literally 30 seconds in and you guys have me smiling. I love your enthusiasm 😊
@MagentaOtterTravels Жыл бұрын
I'm an American married to a dual citizen 🇺🇸🇬🇧 and I agree with your comment about the Pac NW. that is why my husband's father settled in Oregon, because of the similarities! It did feel more like home. Also, I think some places on the beautiful Oregon coast remind me of Cornwall .❤ Great video! Cheers! Dara
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dara!
@philipbyron9627 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this visit which has made me interested in coming over to see for myself. I did visit Boston a few years back and really enjoyed it. Thank you for posting.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Philip! Boston is really different, but also a great place.
@janebaker966 Жыл бұрын
Freezing cold,grey and damp,blowing a gale,and everything closed. Yes,you certainly did replicate the authentic British seaside experience! For a similar seaside attraction experience you might try Barry Island next time you're here(in UK). Never heard of tuna as the "fish" but probably was tasty. Those chips didn't look right though. They looked processed not just normal bits of cut potato. And the beach - grey,muddy and unnalluring,could have been Weston super mare! Much better behaved seagulls,the ones in UK,as you probably know are,or can be bold, aggressive muggers. I really enjoyed this film. Im joking (a bit) with my comments. That hotel looked very nice. I've seen a few of your films and you both definitely have a psychogeographic link to UK. Maybe you could rent a house for a year and live here as a try out.
@stevewilldo3056 Жыл бұрын
I liked this one a lot! I'm a Brit who's lived on or around the south coast all his life and never been out of the country. Some of my favourite places here I've visited are ones that remind me of home in some way, especially if they're near the sea. "Oh wow, it's the same but different!" This video gives me that same comfy vibe, especially those grey skies, haha! Would love to visit that part of America one day. Kinda intrigued by the tuna fish'n'chips, love that neither of you are ever negative in comparisons in either direction and I have to give a hat-tip to Jeremy's quality t-shirts. Cheers for sharing!
@louismertens4995 Жыл бұрын
If you want the Welsh arcade and sea side experience, please come to Barry Island (not really an Island). Good arcades, some fun fair amusements and a beautiful beach. Nice fish n chips and if you're after something a little more independent you can find it at Barry Good sheds (or go towards the highstreet). One of my favourite Welsh beaches is on Anglesey, looking over to Eryri from Traeth Llanddwyn is a magical experience. I also hear that there is a pub on the beach at Traeth Porthdinllaen, but I've not been yet!
@andybaker2456 Жыл бұрын
Funny fact, a few years ago, I did a driving tour around beautiful Wales. I soon became confused by why so many of the beaches seemed to have the same name, as I kept seeing all these signs for "Traeth Beach.". But eventually the penny dropped when I realised that traeth is just the Welsh word for beach! My excuse is that I'm just not used to seeing multilingual road signs here in Surrey. 😆
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
We need to visit more of Wales.
@louismertens4995 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMagicGeekdomwould be happy to help with suggestions! Plenty of spots you can't miss.
@Mat-eq8mk Жыл бұрын
I lived in the (midwest) US for a few years and absolutely loved it. There was something I missed about the UK, but I've never been quite able to articulate it. Love these videos!
@markyboyno1114 Жыл бұрын
Thank-You for Showcasing Our Country !.......(From one of your Cousins across the Pond).....Subbed. X
@aaronpotter7025 Жыл бұрын
I live in Tacoma and am loving your channel. Reading the comments I see so many from the UK, loving that as well!
@christopherduffy9854 Жыл бұрын
I love your channel. I thought I'd share an interesting bit of history. I am from a town in the north east of England called Washington. It was built on a small village of the same name which is derived from the House of de Wessington (local nobles). The coat of arms of the de Wessigtons is the stars and stripes. George Washington was decended from these people and the US flag is derived from his coat of arms. As a child we'd mark July the 4th, several presidents have visited the village and lots of the places in the new town are named after american places and people. I was born on a street called Trenton Avenue, just off Valley Forge. My friends went to JFK primary school.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Christopher! We saw Washington's family home last fall. Unfortunately it was closed the day we went, but we saw his family coat of arms at the cathedral in Durham.
@christopherduffy9854 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMagicGeekdom Wonderful! I love Durham as a city. I hope you had a lovely time.
@ChrisHUTTON-zc4br Жыл бұрын
Looks tasty! Great video, The cool cloudy weather is of no consequence to your friendly, smiley & positive manner, unlike so much else on You tube, Well done!!
@herberthartwig8544 Жыл бұрын
You guys brighten up my day, absolutely love your channel ❤
@stuartmoles843 Жыл бұрын
Just stumbled across your channel and it makes me chuckle. As a Brit who spent some time living in NYC it always interesting the difference between the two nations with a common language. PS sitting in your car eating fish and chips at the seaside on a rainy day is a very British experience 😂
@maddie107 Жыл бұрын
UK person here. Watched your video earlier and the fish and chips looked so yum I’m sitting in my local chip shop waiting for scampi and chips with tartar sauce (pronounced like you do!) - excellent power of suggestion, thank you! 😊😊
@RebelRed 8 ай бұрын
Hi, I’m a British expat (from Newcastle on Tyne) living in the states. Been enjoying your videos. Glad that you both enjoy Great Britain
@terencewilliams789 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Great take on your own perspective on the UK ,to now. It's one of the best you've done. However, you are becoming Anglo Philes rapidly for sure. That was excellent. Xx
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that!
@ericcollins3621 Жыл бұрын
I’m the same. Born and raised in Tennessee but absolutely love UK! Been 3 times and never gets old to me!
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
It is really fantastic!
@LuciousLeeStetson Жыл бұрын
Your channel is brilliant, I love watching your videos.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@AcornElectron Жыл бұрын
You’ll fit in perfectly when you finally get here on a more permanent basis. Keep up the good work you two and, as always, stay safe!
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@kevinwhite981 2 ай бұрын
Love that you're so enthusiastic about the UK.😊
@Wiiggz Жыл бұрын
If you ever visit the uk, head over to Tenby in south wales. Lovely seaside town in the summer time. Also barafundle bay has a really good 3 hour walk over the cliffs and the Lilly ponds on the coastal path going through secluded beaches. One of the nicest walks in wales, good to take your dog too!
@nigelburrell7743 Жыл бұрын
Cool video, really liked the look of the Shelburne Hotel and the museum of curiosities 😃
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
They're both very cool!
@karenisabellestewart851 Жыл бұрын
Having lived in Portland for 4 years , you brought back some very good memories, particularly with "Jake."😊 Love you two and your videos!❤❤
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Karen!
@LyraDavis Жыл бұрын
Yes! There are tons of places like that in the UK where it’s a mix of museum/gift shop etc. some even have cafes/restaurants.
@gunshipzeroone3546 Жыл бұрын
Hi I'm glad you guys love the uk I live in Lincolnshire with an array of raf bases around the area as I work in a pet shop we do have a good number of Americans come in 9/10 they do work in the raf and I do ask them if they do love it in the uk and nearly most of them do they like it better hear then the us. It is great having that special relationship with the USA 🇺🇸 with all that going on right now. I hope you come back at some time. Keep safe, guys.
@caltblake6112 Жыл бұрын
hi guys, love it, glad you enjoyed our country
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😃
@richardlaundon Жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought of doing one of those home DNA kit things to see if you have any British ancestry at all? Could explain a lot if you do :D
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
We have! I believe that I (Jeremy) am 12 or 13% English/Welsh.
@alabama1413 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. Loved the style of the hotel & your fish & (steak) chips did look good. I seem to remember from History that Oregon & Washington State have quite a lot of British influence, the weather notwithstanding 😂 You always being a smile to my face so thanks once again for a great video. Best wishes 👍🍀
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MichaelG1986 Жыл бұрын
I've only recently discovered your channel. I'm really enjoying it. I lived in Portland in the 1990s and really like the Oregon coast - Astoria, Lincoln City and Newport, including the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Lots of good memories.
@SiaD777 Жыл бұрын
If you're after a quirky little museum visit Bexhill museum. And whilst you're there, you can see iguanodon footprints embedded in the rocks on the beach right next to the main road (you can find them using geocaching). Also Brighton in the same area has loads of museums including the booth with some great taxidermy, police cells museum and toy museum. But if you're after somewhere uber cool to grab a drink, Zu Studios in the beautiful and historic town of Lewes also nearby is definitely the place to go. And whilst you're there you can visit Anne of Cleves House, the small castle (where I used to work) and the priory, though not sure how much they all cost as I got in free. And if your budget stretches to it, you could stay in a local lighthouse called Belle Tout near the famous Beachy Head and Seven Sisters, which are best viewed from Birling Gap. And if you love castles Bodiam is one of the best in the area. All these things are in the same vicinity not far from each other. And if you come here let me know and I'll tell you where you can drive right through the middle of a field of sheep.
@tonycasey3183 Жыл бұрын
As a Brit, I come to your videos to enjoy your take on the UK. I have to say, though, it was really fun and interesting to see you in your natural habitat.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Tony! The next video will be a UK one!
@kensmith4112 Жыл бұрын
Jeremy's T-shirt has made my day! Love from Durham, UK! Say hi when you next visit.
@philipemery5898 Жыл бұрын
Hey guys! Thank you for the perspective between there and here, always wanted to visit the pacific north west, Olympic National Park etc. if you want seaside towns with amusements etc, Blackpool, Skegness, Minehead, Brighton, amongst many others. The Hotel looked lovely too. Plus a different twist on fish and chips, may have to do a homemade tuna variety. Thank you and hope you are both well ❤
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
We are doing pretty well. Thank you, Philip!
@fleabiter Жыл бұрын
great idea! also, that simpsons t-shirt is first class. that pub/hotel is really cosy.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Kari_Jane Жыл бұрын
I love seeing you both back in the PNW... I miss Whidbey Island WA and the surrounding areas so much..
@davephilpotphilpot9867 Жыл бұрын
Hey guys how the heck are you? ive been watching your videos for a while now and i love your enthusiasm and passion for life, its something us brits have but nto with the kind of vigour you guys do in some ways. your videos are fun and engaging and you have a real down to earth likeability...keep producing the great content.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Dave!
@wildwine6400 Жыл бұрын
The notorious seaside arcade town is Blackpool. Its a popular destination for stag and hen night's. Think of it as budget Las Vegas. Known for Blackpool Tower, worth a visit. Every visit needs to have a cone of chips and a "99" ice cream 😋 A "99" is a whippy ice cream with a Flake in it
@evertonshorts9376 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the tram ride.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
We do need to go there!
@wildwine6400 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMagicGeekdom they also have "the Blackpool illuminations" which is a series of big neon lights in various images and designs all down the sea front. Looks amazing at night! They turn them on in September till the end of December. British weather tends to be hit and miss then though
@TrickyTone873 4 ай бұрын
The Blackpool Tower Ballroom is spectacular, it's one of a few places that takes your breath away! The Pleasure Beach if you like theme parks. Sandy beaches and three piers, so much better than Brighton. Sadly, it has been used as a dumping ground for migrants so be careful at night.
@LoveEnglishSetters Жыл бұрын
Wow! that battered Tuna looked lovely , wish they did that here.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
It's quite good!
@simondocherty3504 Жыл бұрын
hi guys Glad you're lovin' the UK.I am in the UK lots to see and do.I love your channel.I am in the progress of moving to the USA lol....You have got some amazing places over there as well.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
There are some great places at home too. Good luck moving there! Where are you moving to?
@simondocherty3504 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMagicGeekdom I am moving to a place called Harrisburg In pennsylvania Spent a bit of time over there and I absolutely loved it got to see lots of great things and I'm looking forward to doing many more.
@ednammansfield8553 Жыл бұрын
I really love your videos and the enthusiasm you put into them as I am British I really like the way you are trying out everything in the UK. The fish and chips you had looked delicious but I never heard of using tuna, I would give it a try though. Thanks for another enjoyable video.
@maureenjones7222 3 ай бұрын
Cara and Jeremy your a lovely young couple and thank you for teaching other Americans that uk food is not disgusting and inedible. Believe it or not a lot of Americans think the uk is dark cold and miserable with no sunshine! Love you pair of lovely people. Maureen South Wales uk.❤
@petersymonds4975 Жыл бұрын
I live near the coast here in South Wales about 14 miles to Porthcawl (Coney Beach) and about the same distance to the East is Barry Island. Both have large Fun Fairs that traditionally open for weekends from Easter. A month or two later they open every day & night. As a kid we would have annual outings with either the working men’s clubs or Sunday school. The Sunday School outing was usually the first Saturday in July and it was about 2 buses. The working men's clubs would travel in Red Double Decker buses, usually up to 10
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
We need to check South Wales out. We need to visit more of Wales in general.
@johnmalin1676 Жыл бұрын
Loved this Video. In 2017, i was working at Tesla in Fremont CA for 7 months. In July, i took my Holiday over there, and flew my partner over form the UK. We had a hire car, and traveled all the way up the West Coast to Vancouver Island in Canada. We had purchased a load of camping gear from WalMart, So, stopped at a lot of Camp sites enroute. On the way back, we stopped at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Astoria, where you could here the Seals from the Hotel room 🙂. The next day, we got to see what was called the great American Eclipse, and WOW , what a great experience. I must say, Oregon, is my favorite US State and my girlfriend agreed. We found the people so friendly and genuine. I all so love the wine region, so beautiful. You are blessed to live in such a wonderful state. And one last thing, we had some great fish and chips there with the Pacific Cod ;). Keep up the great work guys, love your channel. ❤❤
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you, John! It is a very beautiful area!
@pommiebears Жыл бұрын
Ahhh, this was my typical childhood holiday! Clouds, cold beaches with rocks, and fish and chips. 😂! I live in Australia now, and the beaches are way prettier, warmer, and cleaner. But, I miss home, and always will. Wow, I honestly thought you were in England 😂
@thomasfy4 Жыл бұрын
Blackpool, Lancashire is the best for amusement arcades has several big ones, and also 3 seaside piers with games and fake horse racing with live commentary. Love it.
@robertowen6499 8 ай бұрын
Lovely people, all the very best to you both from Wales, UK.❤
@angelatester2471 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. A very enjoyable trip.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Angela!
@paulmathews4831 Жыл бұрын
I think you should come to Bournemouth, with a lovely sandy beach, beautiful gardens and lots of fish and chips and arcades. You could tie it in with your trip to the Jurassic coast. 😊
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Another place to add to our list. Thanks, Paul!
@mackib430 Жыл бұрын
You both have such bubbly joyous personalities,, ❤,,, so funny you looking for anything to remind you of the UK 😂 I have a beach on my doorstep (well 10min walk) and I like to find a patch of small shingle stones and look through them for the very tiny shells ,, so many ,, such pretty colours ,,, I’ve started making jewellery and was thinking on a sea side theme…
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Macki!
@charliehelm397 Жыл бұрын
You guys should visit the Cotswold’s in the summer it’s so nice it’s like a fairy tale!!
@darrenuk Жыл бұрын
You can also go on a tram ride along the promenade and take a tour of the tram depo where a lot of the old trams are and if you go later end of the year from around September you can see the famous Blackpool illuminations what’s about 6.2 miles long from start of the lights to the end
@edenmoon8275 Жыл бұрын
That is crazy! I am from UK and yet I have been to Astoria and I have had fish and chips there! I stayed in Portland which I loved. I didn't go to Long Beach though I went to Seaside, Oregon. Any seaside town in UK will have amusement arcades. I normally go to Southsea. The Penny Falls are my favourite, they have loads of them. As for the museum, there are plenty of places like this. Near me in Hampshire there is Milestones living museum and also a village in the New Forest called Burley that is associated with witchcraft and all the little shops have quirky witchy things, I love it there LOL
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
We love Portland and Seaside too! It's so cool that you've been there too!
@Will-nn6ux Жыл бұрын
I did a road trip around New York state and New England several years ago. It absolutely pissed down with rain a lot of the time, and I really felt at home! ;) Yeah, people go on about all the differences between the UK and the US, but there are actually a lot of similarities too, especially in some places. Yeah, the seaside is the seaside. On another trip, Santa Monica felt pretty much like Bournemouth on a nice day. 😀 With the pier and everything.
@plushy9849 Жыл бұрын
The Vintage Emporium in Stockport, Greater Manchester is a fun place to visit - I've never seen alligator people there, but lots of interesting things and a cute little cafe in the middle. The nearby Moviescape Escape Rooms are great fun too!
@plushy9849 Жыл бұрын
Also, for a seafront arcade experience - probably Scarborough. Maybe Blackpool too - that's somewhere you should probably go once... maybe just once! If you're going to Brighton, then there'll be a few things like that on the pier. And nearby Worthing is like a calmer Brighton, but they'll have amusements when it's the right season for it.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
That sounds fun!
@mixhall2375 Жыл бұрын
I love watching your adventures... such lovely people! You should visit Southend on Sea in Essex, 40 mins from London, longest pleasure beach in the world, arcades and amusement park all there! 😊
@anatoliagolden-hall4553 Жыл бұрын
As an American, I am fascinated by Britain because of the people, and because of the extremely old architecture and history that is woven into daily living. Also, England has such a unique feel to it. It reminds me of King Arthur, and The Sword and The Stone.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
It is really cool seeing all the history they have. It just feels different.
@spongebobby188 Жыл бұрын
Omg...that T-shirt is everything! 💯😄
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thanks. 😂😁
@THErealBRITSofFlorida Жыл бұрын
come to NY in Greenwich Village, there is a fish and chip shop called A Salt and Battery...you'll get your curry sauce there. Great vlog guys, really enjoyed it, I am in the UK right now as mom passed away, but as soon as I get back I do miss a lot of things from England. xo
@andymcgill354 Жыл бұрын
Your always welcome in the UK x
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We're excited to be back now!
@nerdmaid1240 Жыл бұрын
Love this so much. If you like amusements, I can’t remember if you’ve been to Brighton Pier. Good fish and chips there too, but the seagulls are obnoxious. I saw them attack a grown man for a hot dog, so guard them well. The only place I can think of like the curio museum is the witch museum in Boscastle, Cornwall. It’s my favourite museum ever. Boscastle is also an adorable little town that is well worth a visit. Jamaica Inn has a little museum too that I love. You can also stay there (it’s too haunted for me!) and I have to buy a Daphne Du Maurier book each time in the gift shop. 🥰
@dean9235 Жыл бұрын
I have always wanted to go to America all my life. I live in UK and hope I may get to go one day. Love your videos.
@francescarowland6796 Жыл бұрын
You would love a place in Devon called Bygones, it's a small museum full with all quirky Victorian and WW2 artefact . Just down the road from there is the most amazing cake shop Big Bakes Bakery. Love your videos xx
@micXfam Жыл бұрын
Nice video and I just subscribed! You seem to have the hang of the British vibe lol. Please check out Wolverhampton, at least the Black Country Museum there, or Bantock House, these places are really fascinating!
@janebaker966 Жыл бұрын
Wolverhampton is a really nice town with lots of history all round about,some from when it was in the Saxon kingdom of Mercia. I had to visit Wolverhampton last year for a particular reason that's why I found out how nice it is.
@stevecriddle Жыл бұрын
I think you said you're living in Rye for a while. Might I suggest the vintage penny machine arcade, in the Rye Heritage Centre?
@andyboothe4377 Жыл бұрын
Same over here but we may have warmer this week ❤
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
We've been mostly lucky so far over here, but we'll take some nicer weather.
@thatenglishgirl31 Жыл бұрын
Hello from England 🏴 I love You two. Welcome too the UK ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@wednesdayswewearpink Жыл бұрын
I actually thought you were in the uk! I first started watching your channel after seeing your visit to chester, im planning my own visit now on your recommendation 😀 i figured if you can make the journey from america i can make it from the south coast of england!
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
That's so exciting that you're going to Chester. We hope that you love it!
@Leesejaney Жыл бұрын
Arcades! You have to do Blackpool!! It's got loads of fun things to do and Blackpool Tower is a wonderful historic place to visit too ❤❤
@glyn829 Жыл бұрын
Having fun there guys 👌 love it lol Regards Glyn 🇬🇧
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Glyn!
@JacknVictor Жыл бұрын
Speaking of all the movies filmed there, there is a place on the Isle of man that looks very similar, same style itf houses etc (actually it has a few different anerican style houses built in it) and it is actually used for filming movies and shows set in America, they are aet up complete with American plug sockets and light switches, American road signs outside even old American cars parked up to complete rhe atmosphere and illusion. I've seen it a good few tears ago and it looks really cool. Ive seen it in a few movies (cant name any off hand, but i do remember one had David Schwimer and Simon Pegg in it) its got a deck area with old boats scattered about the place. It reminded me very nuch of the Goonies filming location. Well worth visiting.if you can afford the ferry to the isle of man that is. When i went about 20 years ago it cost around £45 for a damily retuen ticket on the ferry. I think it's over £100 per person now. Its a Shame because i would d love to go back, but with my family it would cost nearly as muxh as it would to go abroad now.
@maxinemuhammad5979 Жыл бұрын
Love the vid interesting visit
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@twigletz7384 Жыл бұрын
If you want weird and quirky museums, then the UK is the place to be lol! Years ago, in a tiny village near where I lived, there was a little museum dedicated to the Victorian passion of capturing and stuffing any little creature that they came across. Cute little dormice, baby rabbits, frogs, voles, shrews etc. They then created fantasy scenes with the creatures dressed up in Victorian clothes and posed to look like humans participating in every day endevours! It was quite macabre, but weirdly fascinating! When it closed, the collection was bought by the Jamaica Inn in Cornwall and we came across it once again when there on holiday. It's no longer there and I'd love to know what happened to it. Atlas Obscura is a great website to find unusual and often downright bizarre museums in the UK.
@alwaysamber1 Жыл бұрын
It was called Walter Potter's Museum of Curiosities, I remember it being in Arundel, as you say it was moved to the Jamaica Inn, it then got sold and the new owners split it up and it is now scattered around the world, such a shame.
@julianryll755 Жыл бұрын
Great video
@gazzalad8901 Жыл бұрын
I'm from stoke on trent Staffordshire and I'm currently watching your vid at 23:10 on a sunday night keep up the good work 😅😅😊😊 mushy peas needed on the fish n chips👍🏾
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Awesome thank you! We did need mushy peas!
@gazzalad8901 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMagicGeekdom maybe next time then hahaha love your vids glad you like the UK
@devidwobinson8747 Жыл бұрын
You guys are so gentle
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@debm72 Жыл бұрын
Deffinatly a blackpool trip,😊 the pleasure beach and illuminations, Stanley park,lovely when out of peak season. especially when the illuminations are switched on,and some weekends hold the world fireworks display from the pier.. 😁
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
We do need to get to Blackpool.
@debm72 Жыл бұрын
@@TheMagicGeekdom There is lovely places to eat,our favourite is the plum tree carvery, and the waters edge and just outside blackpool in Garstang "the tythe barn by the canal.it's nice to get off the promenade sometimes to relax 😅🥰
@itsmekevinmarsh Жыл бұрын
I’m such a fan of your channel, your visits to the uk reminds me that it’s not such a bad place after all. I’ve spent a bit of time in Oregon and Washington and both particularly Portland left a very big soft spot in my heart. It’s still the place I’d choose to move to if I could go anywhere and I’m sure this was in part the little similarities to home I found but with all the great bits of the US thrown in too. Am I right in thinking Sleater Kinney are from Astoria?
@itsmekevinmarsh Жыл бұрын
On the topic of arcades, Southend in Essex has some of the best and also the longest pleasure pier in the world. Definitely worth a visit if you like a kitsch British seaside experience.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Kevin! The northwest is really great. I believe Sleater Kinney are from Olympia closer to Seattle. Still an awesome area.
@rd5882 Жыл бұрын
Wookey hole in Somerset. They have an old penny arcade. 😊 plus the caves are fun to walk around with the legend of the witch turned to stone by a a monk from Glastonbury. It’s also been used for a film location for Doctor Who.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
Our friends have told us we need to visit Wookey Hole!
@A16AdamWalker Жыл бұрын
The only time I've seen Tuna in a Fish & Chip shop was in the form of Fishcakes (The Brigg in Dunfermline used to sell them, along with Cod ones), pretty sure they were bought in from a whole-seller as opposed to anything made on site, as it was obviously the same tuna you get in cans. That said I do remember another chippy in Rosyth selling battered Salmon Belly once, far as oily fish goes. That said, we clearly must send emergency shipments of Curry Sauce to the USA... like several barrels worth of it.
@TheMagicGeekdom Жыл бұрын
They clearly need more curry sauce in the US.
@thapope2022 Жыл бұрын
Oxford is a beautiful city and has some great museums, one has loads of oddities like the museum you went to. Also Wookey Hole caves in Somerset is a great day out.
@leec6707 Жыл бұрын
The Pitt Rivers is Oxford's gem.
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