Rarely do we hear about the positives of this country, it's refreshing - we take for granted that we live in a pretty safe and functioning part of the world!
Except for when an American diplomat comes and forgets what side of the road to drive on, then kills a British boy, and flies back to America claiming immunity so she isn’t charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
A school friend of mine emigrated to Australia 50 years ago. He came for a holiday recently and he said what struck him, was how green everything was. I live in Dorset, so I took him to Salisbury Cathedral, Corfe Castle and a couple of National Trust properties. He was totally blown away by it all.
Britain is a pretty unspectacular place. It has no alpine peaks or broad rift valleys, no mighty gorges or thundering cataracts. It is built to really quite a modest scale. And yet with a few unassuming natural endowments, a great deal of time and an unfailing instinct for improvement, the makers of Britain created the most superlatively park-like landscapes, the most orderly cities, the handsomest provincial towns, the jauntiest seaside resorts, the stateliest homes, the most dreamily spired, cathedral-rich, castle-strewn, abbey-bedecked, folly-scattered, green-wooded, winding-laned, sheep-dotted, plumply-hedgerowed, well-tended, sublimely decorated 50,318 square miles the world has ever known - almost none of it undertaken with aesthetics in mind, but all of it adding up to something that is, quite often, perfect. What an achievement that is"....... Bill Bryson American-born writer
A colleague of mine is from Canada and she loves how green it is all year round here, I guess you just take for granted that the grass isn't dead for 6 months!
We constantly hear so much crap about what a bad place the UK is, that it's really nice to hear things from a different perspective. Thank you for this.
It is so politically moderate here , no extremes . Beautiful country and you can walk for miles if you wish. Meeting people with well behaved dogs , that are safe to pat, ( goes for the cows too ) . Polite and helpful cops . For the most part excellent car drivers ,who are courteous. Helpful people , most Brits will help you if they can, and they are polite .
I took four years out to travel and live abroad, in Perth Australia as it happens. I had a lovely time there, but we were hampered by two things. One was that my Teaching qualifications were not recognised so I could only work in private schools, and they deemed me likely to start a family and wouldn't give me permanent work. My husband wanted to start a company and being in the most remote city in the world didn't seem a great place to do it. From the moment we stepped off the boat at Harwich (we came back by land) I saw the UK in a different light. The history, the colour (it was autumn), the cheeriness, the politeness, the architecture. It was like seeing it for the first time. Within a couple of months I had a teaching job,
Safe, convenient, work life balance, the respect for history, wonderful architecture, access to a variety of landscapes within hours of each other, great national parks, clean, drinkable water, etc
Love everything about being British and being lucky enough to be a native. The rain keeps us green, who wants to live in a hot desert? A lot of great points made in comments. Stop with the Brit bashing, this has to be the best country in the world, just read about the others and you'll see I'm right.
Thank you so much . We in the UK do need to be reminded of how easy life can be here, compared to other parts of the world that are equally modern and sophisticated. It's not perfect, but it mostly works, should be our slogan.
The climate isn't perfect if you want guaranteed heat and sunshine, nor is it perfect if you want snow at Christmas, or for skiing. That is why British people go on holiday. The climate is perfect to live and work in, on a daily basis, though.
I was watching a video about long haul flights and in the comments someone mentioned flying economy from Australia to the UK and it taking 27 hours. Some people replied that the worst part must of been landing in London, what with all the stabbings and rapes. Have these people even been to London? There’s more chance of being run over by a bicycle than being stabbed in London as a tourist. Almost all the London stabbings are drug or gang related so, as a tourist, why would you be anywhere near these areas? And yet these people still insist that London is this dangerous, lawless city, when it’s no more dangerous than most other capital cities in the world.
The UK murder rate is actually one of the lowest in the World. Our media love to sensationalise everything. Unfortunately, idiots and political opportunists, in other parts of the World pick up on it, believe it's an accurate picture and often exaggerate it beyond all recognition... A lot of stories about the UK, from overseas, are just outright lies. America's really bad for that but they're far from being alone in the practice.
I've spent more time in NZ then Aus but I've alway felt like the culture was fairly similar on most things between the 3 countries. But despite the laid-back image Australia likes to project abroad it has a bit of an authoritarian streak. An aussie friend explained it to me like this; Australians are not just descended from convicts, they're also descended from their jailers. I think that explains the authoritarianism that shows up in aussie policing, and has been quite prevalent in it's response to covid-19.
Not all Australians are descended from convicts - a common misconception which is untrue (and I'm not talking about the South Australian 'we had no convicts' superiority complex). Australia is mostly conservative, though in our reaction to many things. Thankfully, COVID has meant this has been mainly a benefit for once.
You see things that we just take for granted and point out our unique approach and embrace it, so much so I reckon you now well and truly qualify as a honouree Brit.
I love that UK is a socually stable and physically safe place to live (a few big inner city areas accepting perhaps) but 99% of uk is fine for me, as a woman, to walk home at night and still feel safe.
Thanks for the video, it’s interesting to hear a different perspective, I was born here and I hate the cold weather, I’m only happy if it’s 25c and above so most of the time it’s not warm enough for me, I have thought of emigrating many times, BUT all of the positives you listed are what has kept me here, as we say the grass is always greener on the other side, until you get there!
How can someone born and raised in the UK be intolerant to temperatures lower than 25c? 🤣 Be grateful we have very mild winters. I've lived in Canada - you don't know what cold is.
I think people should go on honeymoon to a country that is cold. Then you can snuggle up. I've lived in Australia and didn't find the sweaty nights with fans or noisy AC conducive to romance at all.
@@Lily-Bravo a lot of countries are cold in the winter but the UK isn't usually one of them. Occasional cold snaps but generally pretty mild. Though I suppose cold is relative to the climate you're used to. If you're from Australia then most of Europe will feel cold throughout the year.
@@jamesmason8436 It seems I have a lot to learn James! I have only lived in the UK for 65 years! I spent 4 years in Australia. My old house is pretty freezing here in the Cotswold, A lot of wood fires and cuddling goes on. In Australia it was sweaty, sticky, and noisy from fans in the summer.
Myself, I would nominate 'Not seeing guns everywhere' as a great plus point here. It really gives me the heebie-jeebies in countries where you regularily see police and traffic cops, state security forces, private security staff and even customs and immigration officials walking around in public with guns. But thank you for this discussion - I find myself grumbling about the UK a fair bit, and things are not perfect here, but this is a reminder that in many ways we are quite fortunate, and things could be a lot worse.
Not mentioned is the sheer variety of countryside we have in a tiny area, want lakes travel 1-2 hours, want mountains 1-2 hours, a beach 1 hour, old villages 1 hour, modern city 1-2 hours, forest 1 hour, almost regardless of where you live
I once look up the farthest you could get away from the nearest coastline in England. It was only about 107 miles (173Km) somewhere a bit south of Birmingham. I live In Germany, if you take the most southern city you are nearer to the Adriatic Sea (Italy) about 168 miles (270Km) than to the north coast of Germany about 453 miles (730Km) as the crow flys, on the road that becomes 545miles (878Km)
And NOT having to think about it, is good... (think about it ! 😎); In America you may have to think, is a gunman going to walk into the local school or shopping mall today and maybe carry out a mass shooting ? 😢 We rarely have to face such thoughts. Or, I have broken my leg... But cannot call an ambulance because my insurance won't cover me... Lot's of things to be grateful for, that we often take for granted - Just saying. 😐☹
The greenery and the right to access land is pretty amazing here (But that doesn't mean cut right across a crop). I don't think that people take advantage of it enough. My first proper trip out into the country was to Peak District National Park when I was like 14 or something. Got on the train for like £10 from Sheffield to Hope. Saw the Sheffield backdrop get eaten by darkness as the train went through the tunnel under the moorland. Few minutes later and it was green fields, rocky outcrops, quaint little villages and imposing ridges and peaks. It was like stepping into friggin Narnia. I also agree that the weather isn't as bad as people seem to make it out to be most of the time unless there's a flood or really bad snowstorm. I don't mean a couple of inches of snow on the ground.
The "Right to Roam" is also in Norway, Sweden and Finland. I believe its slightly more strict in England but only because of the high population density England has vs these Nordic countries and Scotland and Wales.
Sheffield was a great place to grow up in the 60's and 70's. Bus fares for children were so cheap then [flat fare of 2p after decimalization] that any kid or group of kids could afford to get a bus out to the countryside.
Love the weather here, as long as you are talking about the Southeast, which is generally drier and warmer than elsewhere. If you lived in West Scotland you might have a different view ☺ Vineyards being planted all around my part of North Essex.
I lived in the UK all my life and it's easy to take so many great things about living here for granted, so it's wonderful to listen to video's like this from people like yourself who really appreciate the UK and how we live our lives. Makes me feel proud to be a Brit (glad you didn't mention the cricket). lol
I'm British and live here, and I would prefer checking out the beautiful places here rather than abroad, I've got a list of places I want to see before I go anywhere else. Great video
About three/four years ago my finances improved dramatically so I was delighted to be able to travel abroad for the first time in *years*... then the pandemic hit so I began to travel extensively in the UK. I really had forgotten just how many beautiful and interesting places there are... in particular in Scotland. I love Glasgow and Edinburgh but was impressed by Dundee, Inverness and Aberdeen... equally delightful is the rugged beauty of the Highlands, seen ideally from the comfort of a train seat. I live in Coventry and it's an easy bus ride direct to Birmingham International Airport, from which flights to Glasgow and Edinburgh are frequent and cheap! So there will be more of that but I'm also looking at Wales because I've only visited Cardiff and that was for just a few hours as part of a South West rail rover.
Britain / the British People have A LOT to be proud of - what a pity that our Politicians aren't prepared to point this out and defend the lifestyle & culture that WE (no-one else) have created this past 400 years for our little island. Sorry to be Political Yvette !
Firstly 90% of police don't carry guns and are very friendly so you can talk to them be it directions or information etc . Don't forget that you can fit the UK into the USA 40 times so things generally are smaller , this is because the land was / is owned by Kings and Lords etc etc so restrictions on stuff were applied , hence bendy twisty small roads , so the British humour and sense of " if that's what we have just use it wisely " was born . Don't compare the difference what is done in the USA and the UK . Just do what some Americans do and that's if something is different or unusual just ask why it is so and people will explain why it is so The voltage in the UK is 240v but it has a earth leakage trip and operates in mili seconds so is very safe to the fact it's been voted the safest in the world ( you will not be told that in school 😂 ) plus it has fuses as well. Buy a voltage adapter / transformer ( yours are 110v ) . The reason for pull cords in bathrooms is because your hands maybe wet so it's to stop you touching light switches . There is normally no sockets in bathrooms for safety so do NOT put an extension in to it , shave etc else where unless of course a special socket is in the bathroom. Some places have have 2 taps ( faucets ) for the sinks this is because years ago the hot water was stored in attics but could get contaminated so the cold water used for drinking was separated with it's own tap ( again safety , there is always a reason why things are they are , just ask ) . There should be a plug for the sink just put it in the hole , then add some cold water to the sink then add the required hot water to make it your desired temperature , don't burn yourself.
My Son and family emigrated to Australia and we have been over 5 times I would move there tomorrow, but my wife says no. Also the biggest laugh we had was when she went for a bunch of Bannanas she was shocked and said "they are 3 times the price they are in the UK and they grow them here "WOW
Why I wouldn't want to live anywhere else? The weather! I don't like extremes and like that it's so mild in the UK. Yes, I'm freezing on my commute atm, but I know that compared to other cold climes - it's nothing! Because it rains a fair amount, although not excessively, we have beautiful green countryside and city parks and little back gardens. It's worth only having a short period of hot weather for the rest of the year being comparatively mild.
Footpaths in the UK are amazing. When the pandemic hit, I started to work from home and decided to do a walk for exercise at the end of the afternoon. I discovered an entire network of footpaths starting opposite my house. I had lived here 20 years and never knew about them.
So true! The footpaths are used primarily by us dog walkers. As an ex-Londoner living in Wiltshire for some years now, I am still blown away by the vast expanse of the Salisbury Plains, Longleat Forest and numerous networks of paths freely available to you.
I agree, but if you watch any other youtuber who has moved here state the smallest criticism they will get a load of "go back to you own country" type comment.
At 6:45-“In Chicago they have to shovel their driveway..”. Whoa! I am in Chicago, and we just got seven more inches of snow today. It was-16C, which is normal for this time of year. Luckily my teenage son shoveled the driveway, sparing my back. That shocked me when you just said that out of the blue.
Having neighbours that are actually friendly,will take in parcels for you without question, people that check in with elderly people to make sure they are ok,the friends I've got can totally rip the piss out of each other without offence being taken,the beautiful countryside, THE Lake District,the British sense of humour,the comedians and comedic panel shows for eg QI, would I lie to you,8 out of cats does countdown, everywhere you go there are dogs(I love dogs)the list is endless
You’re right on most things, but I cannot stand dogs and this British obsession with them. I like walking and find dogs a pain in the arse, even worse are owners that don’t clean up after their pets, they should be made to eat it when caught.
@@punkoid76 each to their own but us British love dogs because they are 100% better than most humans,as for not cleaning up after them I think you'll find most dog owners DO clean up after their pets, please don't
@@RockyBobbieBuster and there lies the problem, claiming dogs are better than people. Dog owners anthropomorphism just annoys me, seriously I wouldn’t trade my kids for a million dogs, it’s this idea that all brits love dogs, I know plenty that hate them.
@@punkoid76 it's a pointless discussion when each protagonist has a different idea of what is right and what is wrong for example I wouldn't swap one of my dogs for a million children (yes I've got 3 kids,one from my first marriage and two with the partner I've got now),all people are different and like you've said you know people that hate dogs just as I (I'm not going to say hate cos it's such a strong emotion)dislike cats but I'm an animal lover,I have no idea if your children have been allowed any kind of pet but in my honest opinion if you've denied them the chance to have a pet I feel sorry for them,it's been scientifically proven having a dog or any other pet lowers stress,blood pressure and lengthens a persons life span, please don't take my opinion as advice how to raise your kids it's just my opinion and how I've chosen to let my kids interact with animals
@@RockyBobbieBuster I don't mind dogs, but when they bark all day when you have to work, or when people bag up their poo then throw the bag into my garden, or hey are dog fights at the pub and the leads trip you up, it gets a bit much.
I do enjoy this style of video, it's always nice to have someone appreciate your country and point out the things you take for granted. If you invest a very small amount in a tie-clip microphone you will eliminate the thumping sounds when your elbows strike the desk, resonating through your laptop / camera microphones
Thank you for reminding me of the positives about my country. If you are interested in the history of British culture Scott Mannion as a great RUclips channel. A good pub is worth it's weight in gold, and you don't even need to drink alcohol. Having a coffee or tea is so much nicer in a pub than a McDonald's or Starbuck's.
God being British. There are no volcanoes and earthquakes. You don’t shit on your own doorstep. As for animals, squirrels arn’t going to hunt you down in packs. Yes Al Murray.
My step brother spent his early life in Cyprus with his Dad who was in the RAF,when they came back he had to ask what the green stuff was. It's grass son, grass.
It's surprising how the 'no dangerous bugs' thing is only appreciated when you head abroad, well outside of most of Europe, I guess. In Australia, isn't it a ritual, to lift the toilet seat tentatively, just in case something has found it's way up there, and turning shoes over before you put them on, in case a big meat eater might be inside chilling in the warmth. There's a classic vid of an Australian dude trying to catch a ginormous spider on his ceiling, with his daughter telling him to be careful, only for him to mess up his timing, have the spider fall on him, his scream was hilarious.
The pub culture is basically the social club of the local area.Everyone knows everyone and , for example,is a kind of job exchange for builders who meet up for a beer and psss on work between themselves.Even sports teams run out of the pub,girls rounders teams ( for an American it's the original game you know as baseball, yes....a girls game),and of course football teams,and darts teams and pool and snooker teams...... the pub is the social heart of the people who live in the area simple as that
Things i like about England well i live in area with the least amount of crime nationally it rains the least amount here in Norfolk compared to the whole of the UK, The water is clean, so are our beaches. History wise well we have a complete medieval castle and three catherdrals in Norwich, their is also the broads Admiral Nelson was born here thetford forest some of the rarest animals live in this part of the world in particular the osprey eagle and theres a great mix of chain and independent restuarants and shops. General things i love about England the NHS the legal system here and the fact we dont throw away people like they do in the states if they need help medically or financially.
You are absolutely right on all accounts. Also having grown up in the northeast US where we get normal snowfalls of a foot or two and actual blizzards for storms having to scrape off your windshield is a minor inconvenience at most
I like just being able to be me. People are accepted here for being who they are. I think we're quite laid back. I think we have a good sense of humour. We have gorgeous country side and a beautiful coastline. You can make something special of January. Celebrate the winter and being cosy, hot chocolate, winter walks, being wrapped up, watching your favourite films, cosy pub trips......
Thank you for the video, Yvette! I currently reside in the UAE and miss the greenery that I took for granted in Ukraine. Nothing grows here on its own. Still, there are many good things here as well. I guess no place is perfect. Anyway, our family wants to move to the UK in the next year or two and from all the vlogs I can see that any part of the UK looks so green and charming :)
Well, the UK is not only green and pleasant. Not only has awesome coaslines, estuarioa, islands and lakes but some of Europe's most beautiful towns, greatest cathedrals, estately homesq and villages As well. London's the world's favourite City. Great schools, universities, health care, highly developed public transport. IT is the most civilised society in the world. THX
As an English Londoner , I'm 55 best thing is going out ,I still think it's the best place ,some parts not cheap but some parts not expensive, look at the burbs Sutton, cheam, Wimbledon, cheap
Good safe water and a reliable drainage system. Not romantic but boy do you miss them when you are abroad. I have lived in France for 6 years and I really miss not being able to use water straight from the tap. In our commune the water frequently turns browny orange and is full of debris. Has to be filtered. Or constantly buying bottles of water. I lived in a country hamlet in the UK and we went on mains sewer in 1960! I live in a country hamlet here in France and even the local village (quite large) has no mains drainage. So septic tanks, which can get blocked and all the rest of it. Most people take for granted just pulling the handle and flushing things away.
There are some dangerous or wildlife to not get too close to in some places, Wild Boar in the Forest of Dean and Red Deer Stags in rutting season. Oh and teenagers when they're drunk and think they can take on the world, more of a danger to themselves though.
The red stags in rutting season are dangerous having had an encounter with one after it chased my large dog across the health out of the woods. Then it came at us there was a mexican stand off for quite a while before it trotted off but it followed along side us for ages. My dog never went near a Deer prior or since then.
Aside the safety , the UK has very reliable and speedy emergency facilities ( ambulance, fire service etc). In developing countries it’s not unusual to call emergency services and get no response or to be told the fire service has no water .
Like the US, Australia can be very old-fashioned in the way things are done, like tax, for example! Great video. One small observation though. Every time you put your elbows on the table the whole thing reverberates through the mic!
Hi, never had that experience with Taxes, my own personel experience is much like what you described the english system. Even if I was sometimes a ittle bit generous with my deductions I have never been audited. But the best thing about England is QUEENS PARK RANGERS!!!
Canada you ad tax at the till, in some provinces there is separate provincial tax (PST) and national goods and services tax (GST) so you have to add 2 different taxes, and in other provinces they have a joint tax (I think it is Harmonised sales tax, but it is called HST anyway)... either way up they are added at the tills... I hated it when I lived there, and it really annoys me when I visit back.
A moan among all these praises. I really get depressed with the amount of darkness in winter. If ever I win lots of money I will head south in winter. The temperature is not a worry, the darkness is.
Love your show. Just one point. Every time your elbow hits the desk it reverbs into the microphone. It sounds like someone is jumping up and down on the ceiling.
April is my favourite month - everything is alive and flourishing. I can set off into the hills or woods, or take a coastal path and camp overnight without freezing. It is the month when you are released from winter and the summer is yet to come. But, unlike the summer, there are no crowds. Bliss!
Never really thought about it but it is a pretty good place to live could be a lot worse no animals trying to kill you no medical bills weather is not that bad don't have tornados things like that might get a little cold could be worse not bad at all really
Actually we get lots of tornadoes in the UK on land and off the coast, they just are not very big scene shifters as seen elsewhere. I remember standing on a Dorset cliff top watching a series of water spouts (aquatic versions) coming and going. We also get lots of earthquakes, but they are usually almost undetectable without instruments. Just so long as they do not go in for fracking. .
A few years ago we had a visit from an old neighbour of ours who moved to Oz years ago. I was shocked by her badly sunburned face. It was like a prune. Aye also too many horrifying beasties downunder.
This reminds me of the comment: "Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life." Said by Cecil Rhodes. Not to take away from the easy lifestyles enjoyed by some other countries like Denmark/Norway/Sweden/Ireland/Germany etc etc You get the idea. To be born in these such countries where its safe in general for women to walk at night, neighbours will take you post if you're not in, no fear of being shot or mugged etc is like winning the lottery compared to some other countries. I'm sorry but if you think to include the USA on that list, you're delusional!
I spend most of my life abroad and although I not happy with the direction the UK is taking: I do think it is losing it's soul - I also know we were never perfect but when I walk into a pub in the UK I know I'm home - I'm not talking about the plastic fantastics.
You would have to really try to get stabbed in the UK. I have walked about in Four continent’s and no problems to date. Here in the UK you may get sworn at or splashed with water in a drive by but that’s about as bad as it gets.
I have a great plan to never go go abroad again, in fact I haven't left these british shores for thirty years and I'm doing fine, britain is a great place to live and work I would rather be here than anywhere else in the world
Britain isn't the best at this, but it is far from being the worst - we have decent maternity leave and we're getting there with parental leave and paternity leave. We have a minimum wage. We have a legal minimum of holiday leave that every employer must provide (there are loopholes around it for employers of agency workers and zero hours contract workers, but broadly speaking that is true).
Rarely do we hear about the positives of this country, it's refreshing - we take for granted that we live in a pretty safe and functioning part of the world!
You don't have to worry about people driving on the wrong side of the road like in France, the USA and Northamptonshire!
Any idea on an update on that Northamptonshire thing ?
Love it
Yep , I'm in Northants and agree some of the driving is shocking
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Except for when an American diplomat comes and forgets what side of the road to drive on, then kills a British boy, and flies back to America claiming immunity so she isn’t charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
A school friend of mine emigrated to Australia 50 years ago. He came for a holiday recently and he said what struck him, was how green everything was. I live in Dorset, so I took him to Salisbury Cathedral, Corfe Castle and a couple of National Trust properties. He was totally blown away by it all.
Britain is a pretty unspectacular place. It has no alpine peaks or broad rift valleys, no mighty gorges or thundering cataracts. It is built to really quite a modest scale.
And yet with a few unassuming natural endowments, a great deal of time and an unfailing instinct for improvement, the makers of Britain created the most superlatively park-like landscapes, the most orderly cities, the handsomest provincial towns, the jauntiest seaside resorts, the stateliest homes, the most dreamily spired, cathedral-rich, castle-strewn, abbey-bedecked, folly-scattered, green-wooded, winding-laned, sheep-dotted, plumply-hedgerowed, well-tended, sublimely decorated 50,318 square miles the world has ever known - almost none of it undertaken with aesthetics in mind, but all of it adding up to something that is, quite often, perfect. What an achievement that is"....... Bill Bryson American-born writer
A colleague of mine is from Canada and she loves how green it is all year round here, I guess you just take for granted that the grass isn't dead for 6 months!
Ive travelled the world to some amazing places but as you say its so nice to come home to safe old blighty, i wouldn't live anywhere else.
We constantly hear so much crap about what a bad place the UK is, that it's really nice to hear things from a different perspective. Thank you for this.
We are lucky to live in the best country in the world.
@@franchino88 Wales, ^oo^
It is so politically moderate here , no extremes . Beautiful country and you can walk for miles if you wish. Meeting people with well behaved dogs , that are safe to pat, ( goes for the cows too ) . Polite and helpful cops . For the most part excellent car drivers ,who are courteous. Helpful people , most Brits will help you if they can, and they are polite .
I took four years out to travel and live abroad, in Perth Australia as it happens. I had a lovely time there, but we were hampered by two things. One was that my Teaching qualifications were not recognised so I could only work in private schools, and they deemed me likely to start a family and wouldn't give me permanent work. My husband wanted to start a company and being in the most remote city in the world didn't seem a great place to do it.
From the moment we stepped off the boat at Harwich (we came back by land) I saw the UK in a different light. The history, the colour (it was autumn), the cheeriness, the politeness, the architecture. It was like seeing it for the first time. Within a couple of months I had a teaching job,
Safe, convenient, work life balance, the respect for history, wonderful architecture, access to a variety of landscapes within hours of each other, great national parks, clean, drinkable water, etc
Love everything about being British and being lucky enough to be a native. The rain keeps us green, who wants to live in a hot desert? A lot of great points made in comments. Stop with the Brit bashing, this has to be the best country in the world, just read about the others and you'll see I'm right.
Thank you so much . We in the UK do need to be reminded of how easy life can be here, compared to other parts of the world that are equally modern and sophisticated.
It's not perfect, but it mostly works, should be our slogan.
So easy to get complacent... 👍
Literally all our problems are first world problems, or nice problems to have.
The climate isn't perfect if you want guaranteed heat and sunshine, nor is it perfect if you want snow at Christmas, or for skiing. That is why British people go on holiday.
The climate is perfect to live and work in, on a daily basis, though.
It is said that Britain doesn't actually have a climate, - it simply has weather...
I was watching a video about long haul flights and in the comments someone mentioned flying economy from Australia to the UK and it taking 27 hours. Some people replied that the worst part must of been landing in London, what with all the stabbings and rapes.
Have these people even been to London?
There’s more chance of being run over by a bicycle than being stabbed in London as a tourist.
Almost all the London stabbings are drug or gang related so, as a tourist, why would you be anywhere near these areas?
And yet these people still insist that London is this dangerous, lawless city, when it’s no more dangerous than most other capital cities in the world.
And the funny thing is most saying it are Americans and the USA has a higher rate of stabbing a than the U.K. does
..must have been..
The UK murder rate is actually one of the lowest in the World. Our media love to sensationalise everything. Unfortunately, idiots and political opportunists, in other parts of the World pick up on it, believe it's an accurate picture and often exaggerate it beyond all recognition... A lot of stories about the UK, from overseas, are just outright lies. America's really bad for that but they're far from being alone in the practice.
The meme has come from the increase in violence over recent years.
Thank you, it really pisses me off when they say that rubbish, so annoying.
I've spent more time in NZ then Aus but I've alway felt like the culture was fairly similar on most things between the 3 countries. But despite the laid-back image Australia likes to project abroad it has a bit of an authoritarian streak. An aussie friend explained it to me like this; Australians are not just descended from convicts, they're also descended from their jailers. I think that explains the authoritarianism that shows up in aussie policing, and has been quite prevalent in it's response to covid-19.
Not all Australians are descended from convicts - a common misconception which is untrue (and I'm not talking about the South Australian 'we had no convicts' superiority complex). Australia is mostly conservative, though in our reaction to many things. Thankfully, COVID has meant this has been mainly a benefit for once.
Your friend is FOS.
@@thelorax9622 I know. But the formative years of a nation have the most impact on it's culture and reactions to events going forward.
The fact many people from afar want to settle & build their lives here is a great thing to be proud of
You see things that we just take for granted and point out our unique approach and embrace it, so much so I reckon you now well and truly qualify as a honouree Brit.
Yvette, have you forgotten that Victoria alone is bigger than England? It takes time for deliveries to happen here.
I love that UK is a socually stable and physically safe place to live (a few big inner city areas accepting perhaps) but 99% of uk is fine for me, as a woman, to walk home at night and still feel safe.
Thanks for the video, it’s interesting to hear a different perspective, I was born here and I hate the cold weather, I’m only happy if it’s 25c and above so most of the time it’s not warm enough for me, I have thought of emigrating many times, BUT all of the positives you listed are what has kept me here, as we say the grass is always greener on the other side, until you get there!
How can someone born and raised in the UK be intolerant to temperatures lower than 25c? 🤣
Be grateful we have very mild winters. I've lived in Canada -
you don't know what cold is.
I think people should go on honeymoon to a country that is cold. Then you can snuggle up. I've lived in Australia and didn't find the sweaty nights with fans or noisy AC conducive to romance at all.
@@Lily-Bravo a lot of countries are cold in the winter but the UK isn't usually one of them. Occasional cold snaps but generally pretty mild.
Though I suppose cold is relative to the climate you're used to. If you're from Australia then most of Europe will feel cold throughout the year.
@@jamesmason8436 It seems I have a lot to learn James! I have only lived in the UK for 65 years! I spent 4 years in Australia. My old house is pretty freezing here in the Cotswold, A lot of wood fires and cuddling goes on. In Australia it was sweaty, sticky, and noisy from fans in the summer.
Myself, I would nominate 'Not seeing guns everywhere' as a great plus point here. It really gives me the heebie-jeebies in countries where you regularily see police and traffic cops, state security forces, private security staff and even customs and immigration officials walking around in public with guns.
But thank you for this discussion - I find myself grumbling about the UK a fair bit, and things are not perfect here, but this is a reminder that in many ways we are quite fortunate, and things could be a lot worse.
not when you have relatives who are police officers who have to face criminals who are no longer bothered, its no longer the 1950s
Not mentioned is the sheer variety of countryside we have in a tiny area, want lakes travel 1-2 hours, want mountains 1-2 hours, a beach 1 hour, old villages 1 hour, modern city 1-2 hours, forest 1 hour, almost regardless of where you live
By 'almost regardless of where you live' I'm assuming you mean 'if you live outside the M25'.
I once look up the farthest you could get away from the nearest coastline in England. It was only about 107 miles (173Km) somewhere a bit south of Birmingham. I live In Germany, if you take the most southern city you are nearer to the Adriatic Sea (Italy) about 168 miles (270Km) than to the north coast of Germany about 453 miles (730Km) as the crow flys, on the road that becomes 545miles (878Km)
@@knightwish1623 I think you are mixing units, I thought it was 67 miles which is 107km
@@scollyb You are correct 67 miles is 107Km .... I wrote 107 miles is 173Km ...1 mile = 1.609344Km 😃
@@knightwish1623 The furthest town from the sea in the UK is 67 miles the furthest point is 70 miles
I was born here and never thought much about it. Thanks.
And NOT having to think about it, is good... (think about it ! 😎); In America you may have to think, is a gunman going to walk into the local school or shopping mall today and maybe carry out a mass shooting ? 😢 We rarely have to face such thoughts. Or, I have broken my leg... But cannot call an ambulance because my insurance won't cover me... Lot's of things to be grateful for, that we often take for granted - Just saying. 😐☹
The greenery and the right to access land is pretty amazing here (But that doesn't mean cut right across a crop). I don't think that people take advantage of it enough. My first proper trip out into the country was to Peak District National Park when I was like 14 or something. Got on the train for like £10 from Sheffield to Hope. Saw the Sheffield backdrop get eaten by darkness as the train went through the tunnel under the moorland. Few minutes later and it was green fields, rocky outcrops, quaint little villages and imposing ridges and peaks. It was like stepping into friggin Narnia. I also agree that the weather isn't as bad as people seem to make it out to be most of the time unless there's a flood or really bad snowstorm. I don't mean a couple of inches of snow on the ground.
The "Right to Roam" is also in Norway, Sweden and Finland. I believe its slightly more strict in England but only because of the high population density England has vs these Nordic countries and Scotland and Wales.
Sheffield was a great place to grow up in the 60's and 70's. Bus fares for children were so cheap then [flat fare of 2p after decimalization] that any kid or group of kids could afford to get a bus out to the countryside.
Love the weather here, as long as you are talking about the Southeast, which is generally drier and warmer than elsewhere. If you lived in West Scotland you might have a different view ☺ Vineyards being planted all around my part of North Essex.
Long summer days still light at midnight even in the south. Not pitch black at 18.00 as at nearer the equator. Makes winter worthwhile.
I lived in the UK all my life and it's easy to take so many great things about living here for granted, so it's wonderful to listen to video's like this from people like yourself who really appreciate the UK and how we live our lives. Makes me feel proud to be a Brit (glad you didn't mention the cricket). lol
I'm British and live here, and I would prefer checking out the beautiful places here rather than abroad, I've got a list of places I want to see before I go anywhere else. Great video
There’s a beautiful town in Wales 🏴 that looks Italian, check it out.
@@franchino88 do tell me where. We’re in Manchester, and travel around the British isles.
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@@franchino88 I’ve been there twice. Planning another trip. Lovely place.
About three/four years ago my finances improved dramatically so I was delighted to be able to travel abroad for the first time in *years*... then the pandemic hit so I began to travel extensively in the UK. I really had forgotten just how many beautiful and interesting places there are... in particular in Scotland. I love Glasgow and Edinburgh but was impressed by Dundee, Inverness and Aberdeen... equally delightful is the rugged beauty of the Highlands, seen ideally from the comfort of a train seat. I live in Coventry and it's an easy bus ride direct to Birmingham International Airport, from which flights to Glasgow and Edinburgh are frequent and cheap! So there will be more of that but I'm also looking at Wales because I've only visited Cardiff and that was for just a few hours as part of a South West rail rover.
Britain / the British People have A LOT to be proud of - what a pity that our Politicians aren't prepared to point this out and defend the lifestyle & culture that WE (no-one else) have created this past 400 years for our little island. Sorry to be Political Yvette !
A very positively uplifting video. So many people seem to want to focus on the negatives, thanks for being the odd one out.
I don't know too much about the UK because I live in America. It sounds like a wonderful place to visit.
A great place to live and visit.. Give yerself a couple of weeks off and get over here…
Hi see on you tube. American reacts to best places to see in England.
Firstly 90% of police don't carry guns and are very friendly so you can talk to them be it directions or information etc .
Don't forget that you can fit the UK into the USA 40 times so things generally are smaller , this is because the land was / is owned by Kings and Lords etc etc so restrictions on stuff were applied , hence bendy twisty small roads , so the British humour and sense of " if that's what we have just use it wisely " was born .
Don't compare the difference what is done in the USA and the UK .
Just do what some Americans do and that's if something is different or unusual just ask why it is so and people will explain why it is so
The voltage in the UK is 240v but it has a earth leakage trip and operates in mili seconds so is very safe to the fact it's been voted the safest in the world ( you will not be told that in school 😂 ) plus it has fuses as well. Buy a voltage adapter / transformer ( yours are 110v ) .
The reason for pull cords in bathrooms is because your hands maybe wet so it's to stop you touching light switches .
There is normally no sockets in bathrooms for safety so do NOT put an extension in to it , shave etc else where unless of course a special socket is in the bathroom.
Some places have have 2 taps ( faucets ) for the sinks this is because years ago the hot water was stored in attics but could get contaminated so the cold water used for drinking was separated with it's own tap ( again safety , there is always a reason why things are they are , just ask ) . There should be a plug for the sink just put it in the hole , then add some cold water to the sink then add the required hot water to make it your desired temperature , don't burn yourself.
My Son and family emigrated to Australia and we have been over 5 times I would move there tomorrow, but my wife says no. Also the biggest laugh we had was when she went for a bunch of Bannanas she was shocked and said "they are 3 times the price they are in the UK and they grow them here "WOW
Why I wouldn't want to live anywhere else? The weather!
I don't like extremes and like that it's so mild in the UK. Yes, I'm freezing on my commute atm, but I know that compared to other cold climes - it's nothing!
Because it rains a fair amount, although not excessively, we have beautiful green countryside and city parks and little back gardens. It's worth only having a short period of hot weather for the rest of the year being comparatively mild.
We have a wonderful climate but terrible weather .
@@TheBuccy depends where you live. Weather isn't that bad in the East and South East of England.
Footpaths in the UK are amazing. When the pandemic hit, I started to work from home and decided to do a walk for exercise at the end of the afternoon. I discovered an entire network of footpaths starting opposite my house. I had lived here 20 years and never knew about them.
OS Explorer 1:25000 map for your area, a goldmine of info on prows of all descriptions
So true! The footpaths are used primarily by us dog walkers. As an ex-Londoner living in Wiltshire for some years now, I am still blown away by the vast expanse of the Salisbury Plains, Longleat Forest and numerous networks of paths freely available to you.
The Ordance Survey maps.
How refreshing to hear POSITIVE things about this country.
I agree, but if you watch any other youtuber who has moved here state the smallest criticism they will get a load of "go back to you own country" type comment.
I'm UK born and bred. Listening to the opinions you read, it's obvious that I've taken too many things for granted. Very interesting, thanks.
" I am from Australia, where everything is trying to kill you". Hahahahaha.
At 6:45-“In Chicago they have to shovel their driveway..”. Whoa! I am in Chicago, and we just got seven more inches of snow today. It was-16C, which is normal for this time of year. Luckily my teenage son shoveled the driveway, sparing my back.
That shocked me when you just said that out of the blue.
Having neighbours that are actually friendly,will take in parcels for you without question, people that check in with elderly people to make sure they are ok,the friends I've got can totally rip the piss out of each other without offence being taken,the beautiful countryside, THE Lake District,the British sense of humour,the comedians and comedic panel shows for eg QI, would I lie to you,8 out of cats does countdown, everywhere you go there are dogs(I love dogs)the list is endless
You’re right on most things, but I cannot stand dogs and this British obsession with them. I like walking and find dogs a pain in the arse, even worse are owners that don’t clean up after their pets, they should be made to eat it when caught.
@@punkoid76 each to their own but us British love dogs because they are 100% better than most humans,as for not cleaning up after them I think you'll find most dog owners DO clean up after their pets, please don't
@@RockyBobbieBuster and there lies the problem, claiming dogs are better than people. Dog owners anthropomorphism just annoys me, seriously I wouldn’t trade my kids for a million dogs, it’s this idea that all brits love dogs, I know plenty that hate them.
@@punkoid76 it's a pointless discussion when each protagonist has a different idea of what is right and what is wrong for example I wouldn't swap one of my dogs for a million children (yes I've got 3 kids,one from my first marriage and two with the partner I've got now),all people are different and like you've said you know people that hate dogs just as I (I'm not going to say hate cos it's such a strong emotion)dislike cats but I'm an animal lover,I have no idea if your children have been allowed any kind of pet but in my honest opinion if you've denied them the chance to have a pet I feel sorry for them,it's been scientifically proven having a dog or any other pet lowers stress,blood pressure and lengthens a persons life span, please don't take my opinion as advice how to raise your kids it's just my opinion and how I've chosen to let my kids interact with animals
@@RockyBobbieBuster I don't mind dogs, but when they bark all day when you have to work, or when people bag up their poo then throw the bag into my garden, or hey are dog fights at the pub and the leads trip you up, it gets a bit much.
I do enjoy this style of video, it's always nice to have someone appreciate your country and point out the things you take for granted.
If you invest a very small amount in a tie-clip microphone you will eliminate the thumping sounds when your elbows strike the desk, resonating through your laptop / camera microphones
Thank you for reminding me of the positives about my country. If you are interested in the history of British culture Scott Mannion as a great RUclips channel. A good pub is worth it's weight in gold, and you don't even need to drink alcohol. Having a coffee or tea is so much nicer in a pub than a McDonald's or Starbuck's.
How lovely to see our favourite Aussie again, and looking radiant, as usual!
19 pence at Aldi paracetamol 16 tablets. Think ibuprofen is the same. X
Happy days!
God being British. There are no volcanoes and earthquakes. You don’t shit on your own doorstep.
As for animals, squirrels arn’t going to hunt you down in packs.
Yes Al Murray.
We don't have Earthquakes, because we don't DESERVE them! 😂
We don’t have a dream. There is no British dream because we are awake!
My step brother spent his early life in Cyprus with his Dad who was in the RAF,when they came back he had to ask what the green stuff was. It's grass son, grass.
As a Brit, we don't realise how good we have it most of the time. It's like the old saying; you don't miss it until it's gone.
the 'green' always gets us every time we return from holiday
It's surprising how the 'no dangerous bugs' thing is only appreciated when you head abroad, well outside of most of Europe, I guess.
In Australia, isn't it a ritual, to lift the toilet seat tentatively, just in case something has found it's way up there, and turning shoes
over before you put them on, in case a big meat eater might be inside chilling in the warmth. There's a classic vid of an Australian
dude trying to catch a ginormous spider on his ceiling, with his daughter telling him to be careful, only for him to mess up his timing,
have the spider fall on him, his scream was hilarious.
The pub culture is basically the social club of the local area.Everyone knows everyone and , for example,is a kind of job exchange for builders who meet up for a beer and psss on work between themselves.Even sports teams run out of the pub,girls rounders teams ( for an American it's the original game you know as baseball, yes....a girls game),and of course football teams,and darts teams and pool and snooker teams...... the pub is the social heart of the people who live in the area simple as that
Things i like about England well i live in area with the least amount of crime nationally it rains the least amount here in Norfolk compared to the whole of the UK, The water is clean, so are our beaches. History wise well we have a complete medieval castle and three catherdrals in Norwich, their is also the broads Admiral Nelson was born here thetford forest some of the rarest animals live in this part of the world in particular the osprey eagle and theres a great mix of chain and independent restuarants and shops. General things i love about England the NHS the legal system here and the fact we dont throw away people like they do in the states if they need help medically or financially.
Too short! I was just getting into that. Can we have part 2 please?
Great to watch on a miserable morning thanks . Cheered me up 😁
You are absolutely right on all accounts. Also having grown up in the northeast US where we get normal snowfalls of a foot or two and actual blizzards for storms having to scrape off your windshield is a minor inconvenience at most
I like just being able to be me. People are accepted here for being who they are. I think we're quite laid back. I think we have a good sense of humour. We have gorgeous country side and a beautiful coastline.
You can make something special of January. Celebrate the winter and being cosy, hot chocolate, winter walks, being wrapped up, watching your favourite films, cosy pub trips......
Thank you for the video, Yvette! I currently reside in the UAE and miss the greenery that I took for granted in Ukraine. Nothing grows here on its own. Still, there are many good things here as well. I guess no place is perfect. Anyway, our family wants to move to the UK in the next year or two and from all the vlogs I can see that any part of the UK looks so green and charming :)
Well, the UK is not only green and pleasant. Not only has awesome coaslines, estuarioa, islands and lakes but some of Europe's most beautiful towns, greatest cathedrals, estately homesq and villages As well. London's the world's favourite City. Great schools, universities, health care, highly developed public transport. IT is the most civilised society in the world. THX
As an English Londoner , I'm 55 best thing is going out ,I still think it's the best place ,some parts not cheap but some parts not expensive, look at the burbs Sutton, cheam, Wimbledon, cheap
Get in your camper and drive to the tunnel, the whole of Europe is then yours to tour, just fabulous.
I agree, it is a safe place in the World!
Lovely video by a lovely person.
Thanks. It's nice to hear nice things for a change.
Good safe water and a reliable drainage system. Not romantic but boy do you miss them when you are abroad. I have lived in France for 6 years and I really miss not being able to use water straight from the tap. In our commune the water frequently turns browny orange and is full of debris. Has to be filtered. Or constantly buying bottles of water. I lived in a country hamlet in the UK and we went on mains sewer in 1960! I live in a country hamlet here in France and even the local village (quite large) has no mains drainage. So septic tanks, which can get blocked and all the rest of it. Most people take for granted just pulling the handle and flushing things away.
There are some dangerous or wildlife to not get too close to in some places, Wild Boar in the Forest of Dean and Red Deer Stags in rutting season. Oh and teenagers when they're drunk and think they can take on the world, more of a danger to themselves though.
But as Al Murray say's about Great Britain; "The wildlife is not particularly wild ! Squirrels are not going to hunt you down in packs..." - LOL ! 🤣🤣🤣
The red stags in rutting season are dangerous having had an encounter with one after it chased my large dog across the health out of the woods. Then it came at us there was a mexican stand off for quite a while before it trotted off but it followed along side us for ages. My dog never went near a Deer prior or since then.
Hello there, thanks for your comments on my good old UK! I did notice - is that a mirror behind you? You don't have a reflection!!!!
She's a vampire from 'down-under.'.!
Aside the safety , the UK has very reliable and speedy emergency facilities ( ambulance, fire service etc). In developing countries it’s not unusual to call emergency services and get no response or to be told the fire service has no water .
Like the US, Australia can be very old-fashioned in the way things are done, like tax, for example! Great video.
One small observation though. Every time you put your elbows on the table the whole thing reverberates through the mic!
Hi, never had that experience with Taxes, my own personel experience is much like what you described the english system. Even if I was sometimes a ittle bit generous with my deductions I have never been audited. But the best thing about England is QUEENS PARK RANGERS!!!
LOVE YOUR HAPPY PERSONALITY, REFRESHING.
In the UK we may not have the hotest summers in Europe, but we do have some of the warmest winters!
I think our NHS has had a good kicking over the last two years due to covid but I think now it is starting to recover.
I've had the worst January!! Wishing you luck!
Canada you ad tax at the till, in some provinces there is separate provincial tax (PST) and national goods and services tax (GST) so you have to add 2 different taxes, and in other provinces they have a joint tax (I think it is Harmonised sales tax, but it is called HST anyway)... either way up they are added at the tills... I hated it when I lived there, and it really annoys me when I visit back.
A moan among all these praises. I really get depressed with the amount of darkness in winter. If ever I win lots of money I will head south in winter. The temperature is not a worry, the darkness is.
?seasonally affected disorder? You can get DVD,I think,progrs of sunny days to play on your TV as a treatment. It's an actual condition.
know what you mean, esp when its a working day, weekends not so bad as can still get good long walk in
A very cheerful video
Yes thanks for that you cheered me up
I like your positive outlook. Just subbed.
Love your show. Just one point. Every time your elbow hits the desk it reverbs into the microphone. It sounds like someone is jumping up and down on the ceiling.
'safe' we even turned all our wolves and bears into hats for safety
Have you got a positives of aus video😀 I’m thinking of visiting
Good video thanks i hope you are well
April is the cruellest month...the pretentious bank clerk said so, (and he also was writing in the wake of a flu pandemic)...
April is my favourite month - everything is alive and flourishing. I can set off into the hills or woods, or take a coastal path and camp overnight without freezing. It is the month when you are released from winter and the summer is yet to come. But, unlike the summer, there are no crowds. Bliss!
Never really thought about it but it is a pretty good place to live could be a lot worse no animals trying to kill you no medical bills weather is not that bad don't have tornados things like that might get a little cold could be worse not bad at all really
Actually we get lots of tornadoes in the UK on land and off the coast, they just are not very big scene shifters as seen elsewhere. I remember standing on a Dorset cliff top watching a series of water spouts (aquatic versions) coming and going. We also get lots of earthquakes, but they are usually almost undetectable without instruments. Just so long as they do not go in for fracking. .
The greenery is a thing I spent 5 years in QLD and the colours of fields and woodland looked amazing when I came back
Sound quality is terrible?
Is that a complaint about the UK ??? That's fighting talk... 😎😃😂🤣
A few years ago we had a visit from an old neighbour of ours who moved to Oz years ago. I was shocked by her badly sunburned face. It was like a prune. Aye also too many horrifying beasties downunder.
Brit/Oz humour is similar, based on sarcasm, cynicism and pedantry. Shakespeare invented the roast
Vide Monty Python's University of Wallamoloo sketch.
Aussies are the only people who really get British humour and piss-taking.
Not having 2 or 3 providers that stitch the market up between them
audio is having too much echo
Would you like to marry a grumpy old Englishman? Bit eccentric. Highly intelligent. Chartered Electrical/Electronics Engineer.
This reminds me of the comment: "Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life." Said by Cecil Rhodes.
Not to take away from the easy lifestyles enjoyed by some other countries like Denmark/Norway/Sweden/Ireland/Germany etc etc You get the idea.
To be born in these such countries where its safe in general for women to walk at night, neighbours will take you post if you're not in, no fear of being shot or mugged etc is like winning the lottery compared to some other countries.
I'm sorry but if you think to include the USA on that list, you're delusional!
I spend most of my life abroad and although I not happy with the direction the UK is taking: I do think it is losing it's soul - I also know we were never perfect but when I walk into a pub in the UK I know I'm home - I'm not talking about the plastic fantastics.
No guns. Green gorgeous countryside joined to beaches. Lots of History and countless chocolate box villages.
Better to use a debit card rather than a credit card.
You would have to really try to get stabbed in the UK. I have walked about in Four continent’s and no problems to date. Here in the UK you may get sworn at or splashed with water in a drive by but that’s about as bad as it gets.
I have a great plan to never go go abroad again, in fact I haven't left these british shores for thirty years and I'm doing fine, britain is a great place to live and work I would rather be here than anywhere else in the world
Britain isn't the best at this, but it is far from being the worst - we have decent maternity leave and we're getting there with parental leave and paternity leave. We have a minimum wage. We have a legal minimum of holiday leave that every employer must provide (there are loopholes around it for employers of agency workers and zero hours contract workers, but broadly speaking that is true).
Bunnings - the QLD equivalent of B and Q as it was 30 years ago
I moved from the UK to Brisbane best move I ever made
We've got the third safest roads in the world. That works for me.
Audio is very echoey.
What language is she speaking? HAHA
We Brits have much to be thankful for, and can take pride in our country, but one thing we seem unable to manage is littering. It's bloody everywhere.
Mostly in poor areas tbh.
@@jamesmason8436 ....Nonsense. It's everywhere, down every street or lane of the inner-city, suburbia, rural areas. Poverty has nothing to do with it.
Become a litter picker. Let's combat littering criminals and dysfunctional councils head on. Let's tidy up our beautiful, green neighbourhoods.