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Original poster

To think if you have enough money to travel frequently, the UK is the best place in the world to live

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Beefybaby · 16/10/2026 13:48

We have our humor, our countryside, the food here is great in the sense you can have all cuisines, and if you can travel abroad regularly for sunshine snd enjoying the rest of the world, you can't beat it

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Bjorkdidit · 16/10/2026 14:08

I want more predictable weather, less crowds and more things open in the late afternoon and evening. And better public transport.

I was in Poland last week, all the museums were open until at least 6 pm, so made a noticeable difference to what I could see in a day.

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Beefybaby · 16/10/2026 14:04

Greengagesnfennel · 16/10/2026 13:57

I like the weather. Heat is overrated.

Yes me too, agree with you

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Beefybaby · 16/10/2026 14:04

If you don't agree, tell me where you think is better, because every country has its issues, but yes totally agree , the trains and public transport is really bad, would be better renationalised

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kiakoa · 16/10/2026 13:57

I think it’s not so great for the young

Greengagesnfennel · 16/10/2026 13:57

I like the weather. Heat is overrated.

Ponoka7 · 16/10/2026 13:54

I'd want, more reliable trains. Less litter, more independent shops, a choice other than Costa or Greg's, or food that taste like it comes from Greg's but is £££. Opportunities not disappearing for the next generation and not becoming overpopulated. A solution to the teenagers being out of control (might be area dependent). I'm not bilingual, so I'd possibly be stuck here. Life isn't looking so great in some regions and for those who aren't academic, they are really being pushed to the bottom of the heap. Having wealth would take away my fears for my granddaughters.

interestedandsol · 16/10/2026 13:54

It’s also dark when you go to work and dark when you get home in the winter.
if you have no job and only stay have to stay through the summer London is the best city imo but no wouldn’t say the same about other uk cities!