I would love to visit the U.K. Do you like american visitors?

Question

I think of England as the "motherland" for me because that is where most of my heritage lies. Any advice for visiting Americans, I don't really like "touristy" stuff.

Answer 1

England is a lovely country. Some experience I have had that might help - It's not a matter of liking American's or not - it's a matter of liking people - no one likes a tourist who:

- Is loud (a lot of Americans speak really loudly)
- Speaks bad about where they are visiting (go somewhere else, don't whine to people about how you don't like their country, plumbing, food etc.)
- Doesn't bother to learn even rudimentary travel informatiion (I was in Venice and this American man kept shoving a twenty dollar bill in the poor shop girl's face and demanding "How much is that in American!" - Incidentally she said $20 - it was really $12 so he paid $8 extra, served him right)
- Our countries politics has soured a number of people on the U.S. - people in Europe have a more world-view and Americans tend to be U.S. -Centric - not absulutes but norms. If you don't agree don't start going on about how we're right and they are wrong.

I've met many wonderful people traveling to the 15 countries I have been too, and part of that is being a good guest. I'm American btw.

Answer 2

I have visited England from the U.S. four times in the last five years. I am always treated most warmly. We often look for out of the way places and enjoy them very much. I would suggest the Isle of Wight if you want to see a place where the English themselves vacation. I usually go over spring break and have spent a week there without meeting another American. But be warned, it (England, not just the Isle of Wight) is expensive. The pound costs almost two dollars and has the spending power of a dollar. A five dollar hamburger here will cost you ten there.

Answer 3

We just spent two days in London before a cruise in May of this year. First, its expensive there for food, hotels and everything else. We found the people to be very friendly and helpful, especially in the hotels and restaurants. Other than them driving on the wrong side of the street and having a few other things unique to England, you would not know that you are not in America. They speak English, although with that British accent.

One thing that we found very funny was the habit of Brits to "go have a pint" after work (like going to happy hour) but they will stand outside the bar or restaurant with their beer. And I mean a whole bunch of them and sometimes if there is not enough room in front of the bar, they will stand across the street from it. This is no lie; they will socialize with that pint anywhere.

We stayed in the Thistle Charring Cross Hotel right near Trafalger Square. It is right at a tube (subway) and bus station and you can walk to Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace from there. We also too the train to from Dover there. You will enjoy and not encounter any anti-American feelings. That's not to say they are not there, (we did see protest signs against the war in Iraq) but no one approaches us to complain.

Answer 4

You should definitely come and visit, you'll love it. If you do not like touristy stuff then i would suggest visiting some other towns and cities other then London (although it is a great place to visit), I live in Birmingham England the 2nd city and there is plenty of stuff to see and do, plus we are really friendly.

Answer 5

Go to the pubs in the countryside. You're most welcome to come to Oxfordshire. Ask the locals about the place, themselves and take an interest. Have a few pints and enjoy yourself. Please remember to keep the volume down.

Answer 6

The English are pansies, don't worry what they think.

Answer 7

No sorry, go away.