one cannot judge the uk on a visit to tourist area of london.
it is a real mixture. where i live not far from the south east coast, the countryside is glorious. brighton is just an hour by train from london--extremely popular-----------shingle beach-- night clubs--- shops. many foreign students study there----------in the season its hard for locals to catch a bus---------because the students crowd them.
i lived in london at various times. really the suburbs are like separate towns.
it is doubtful that tourists would see the outskirts. too many people-----too many cars and we have to adjust to the immigrants. the present govt. is cutting many facilities because of our debts----------
it is very expensive to live here--especially in london.
london has many parks such as richmond or wimbledon common. hampstead heath, there are many open spaces in london--and usually many events. the south bank--with its music facilities. i would say--that whatever your interests--you would find facilities for them.
Wales and ireland plus scotland have wonderful features--architecture--countryside, much of historical interest.
we are a small country but we have variety. if places are dirty--its because of lazy people who drop their litter anywhere.
our different counties have their own charms. countryside mixed with housing.
i love my country but not the behavior of some people who have no respect for what is around them.
the 24 hour drinking rules and numerous bars is encouraging binge drinking. i would stay away from those and that behaviour. it costs the police and nhs a lot of money.
a lot depends where one lives. high rise flats often over crowded, too many immigrants---------we do not have housing enough for many born here--yet alone housing large immigrant families.rents and mortgages are really expensive.
basically in some areas we are really over crowded--yet expected to assimilate ever growing number of immigrants.
i am really fortunate where i live. sea and countryside just a short distance.
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