Instead of telling us about your own experiences, give us advice or information on what is really like living in London considering the great amount of negatives about the place regarding the presence of Muslims.
I was just wondering, how did you go about getting a job in London coming fresh out of another country? I'm actually thinking about moving there sometime in the next few years.
I was in London for grad school until about 3 weeks ago and it was the best ever. I loved that it was multicultural, I was there for the royal wedding and everything! I couldn't get with the tea or beans for breakfast. Other than that, great city and very polite people!
@America2France Just to add, when I got to London in September, it probably rained everyday until February! When Spring rolls around, it is such a beautiful and AMAZING city!! The rain and gray is worth the Springtime!
not all of us drink tea, why are you playing a stereotype? as you're living there you should know the reality that stereotypes of us are outdated and untrue. i don't drink tea, i drink beer and eat kebabs. i guess you also think we still live in castles and other dumb stereotypes put on us by the bullshit american media?
I know this an old video but I had to comment! I'm from California and I always thought it was just ME...but every time I go to England, I eat. Constantly! haha! Funny to hear I'm not alone in this :) Enjoying your take on living there, something I will do but just visit for now.
i really wanna move to london when i turn 17 (im greek) but the thing is could you go to the doctor and how would you report your files and everything....?and how long did you have to stay to a hotel till you lease a home...it must be really tough!
p.s. my dad has grown up to AU and i have the accent and i have relatives there and my granny is aussie!
i really wanna move to london when i turn 17 (im greek) but the thing is could you go to the doctor and how would you report your files and everything....?
I went to London for a little over a week last summer and, even though I was psyched for it (I stayed up all night on the plane for excitement), the only thing I saw on my first day were the negatives. That was really hard, but oh my GOD if I didn't learn to love it! I can't wait to study abroad there in university. Granted, the food was pretty bad (I had just come from France, after all), I just can't wait to go back. I'm hooked! :)
If you go to china town there are 100s of shops dedicated to food from china and quite a few that do japanese aswell. Also around there there are alot of places to eat out quite cheaply.
Wow, these vids are kind of a downer, regarding living in London, but it's stuff I've heard a million times before. I've sort of made the decision to move from Toronto to Bristol, because of the negativity surrounding London, but I'm still wondering if I shouldn't just say 'screw it' and give London a try.
Bristol is damn boring you don't want to go there, London is the life of modern Europe. I dont know what this girl's saying regarding the food, London has one of the most developed Chinatowns in the world. And has the largest Indian community outside of India. If that's not good enough for you Paris is only a couple hours by train.
I completely agree that you should still give London a try. It may or may not be for you. I'm still here now, nearly 2 years after making this video! Perhaps I should make a new one with my further insights on London. There are many things I enjoy about london, though there are still things I dislike.
However I quite disagree with basch2020 - the china town in London is quite puny and under developed.. and really quite laughable. Of course if he is comparing it to bristol or even other cities in europe, its "developed". But compared with Sydney, it is seriously lacking in quality of authentic oriental food.
Most of the restaurants are geared for the clueless "white folk" who have absolutely no idea what real chinese or japanese or korean food is supposed to taste like. Basically, it's "tourist food". There are some decent chinese or japanese restaurants in london - none of which are in china town.
I've been living in London since August. Bristol was too small for me. I gave it 3 months and then got out. It's a beautiful city, but too sleepy. I love London!!!
You had reminded me the time when I was in Vegas in May last year. I had the same intense emotions. BTW, I am a true bred Singapore Chinese, born in Singapore and receive my education in Sydney. I entirely love Sydney. But trust me on the transport system in Vegas, it is worse. Please don't talk about food.I am starved here.
Concerning, houses you'll find queen Victoria has left her mark, some say that the new houses being built can't match Victorian houses. When I went to Sweden, the house's were few and far between. As For the transport system, if I'm going to the city the tube is a must, although I have cycled into the city, I don't feel safe. When I drive into the city I am in peril of the parking ticket or clamp so I don't like to chance it.
Sounds like your enjoying the experience of living in London as a whole, i can relate to moving to a new country and and that period of adjustment thing, bitter sweet. Crazy only takes meeting one person to create a kind of balance:P
It's always intrigued me why London is so popular to be honest. I can understand it if you want to live a fast paced life, visit for 2 weeks etc but to me ( and i'm english) its one heaving polluted living treadmill!
Have you travelled much in England apart from London? If I was to recommend anyone to come stay it would be to smaller cities like Oxford,Cambridge,Bath,Worcester or to lovely scenic areas like the lakes, cheddar,cornwall,stratford upon avon etc
Very true the UK has some of the best senerey on the planet and some of the most idlyc towns/cities and villages it is worth exploring especially if you live in London it's goood to get out of London now and again to apprciate London more.
Interesting. My wife and I moved to Sydney 2 years ago from the US. Good on ya for the travelling, and good luck. Thanks for the dance moves on your other vlog thingie. Your accent is interesting... not pure ozzie is it? Sounds kinda mixed with Singaporean or something. Anyways, all the luck.
Oh shit... just heard your "can't live without a car" in Sydney comment. False! I've only been using my push-bike for the last 2 years. It's not the best city for it (Melbourne kicks its ass with bikes by far), but not horrible. p.s. you want good food in England: go eat some Indian.
I was more comparing the <b>public transport</b> systems in Sydney and London. Of course London wins hands down.
As for food. I talk about that in my next video. Yes there is good food here too - those were just my initial impressions, and I did eventually discover indian & pakistani food.
Another great VLOG. You can't live in London without being influenced by tea, it's a great social event. When I visit my friends and relatives the first thing you're offered is tea it's like an aid to socialising and its a cheap form of hospitality, no-one says would you like a glass of champagne or wine in usual circumstances, and if you accept tea you don't feel you're putting the person out too much. T.B.C.
I think I can safely echo the sentiments of most of your viewers when I say that you do *not* ramble on too long - personally I enjoy it when someone takes the time to provide detail and colour (note the proper English spelling there, in your honour - oh, another one, look!) in order to give the viewers a very vivid audio picture. Your vlogs are the gold standard, imho. :)
Haha.. aw thanks!! You're so sweet. Thats the nice way of describing someone who is long winded lol. ;) And thanks for spelling things <i>properly</i> in my honour. :P
And no problems on the rain check.. you're welcome to a cuppa anytime. Lol.
Sounds like you've adjusted very well to London-town... I'll visit London eventually. As a tourist, I'm sure there's plenty to gawk at and admire - LOL!! My worry is that I won't want to return to the States...
Aww thanks. Though let me tell you its not all exciting and fun. Its damn hard work sometimes.. and can be rather tedious and stressful - but I'll get to that in my next video. :)
Hm that could take me a while to answer.. but in short, I wanted to experience living/working in another country for a bit and see more of the world while I was still young and able to do such things. London was perfect as I was born here, and I wanted to travel europe.
Instead of telling us about your own experiences, give us advice or information on what is really like living in London considering the great amount of negatives about the place regarding the presence of Muslims.
Argiz1 6 days ago
Really like your videos. Very informative, open, honest and interesting!
ArcadianGirl 3 months ago
stir your tea dam it!!!
matthewcollingwood 4 months ago
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Ugh, disgusting slurping noises when she drinks. Vulgar.
VanityQuimRot 4 months ago
People want to live in London wow now ive heard it all.
jackthevillain 6 months ago
I was just wondering, how did you go about getting a job in London coming fresh out of another country? I'm actually thinking about moving there sometime in the next few years.
lilsnbits 6 months ago
I may be wrong, but I was thinking your accent was very light cockney+ Aussie.
adelby100 7 months ago
I was in London for grad school until about 3 weeks ago and it was the best ever. I loved that it was multicultural, I was there for the royal wedding and everything! I couldn't get with the tea or beans for breakfast. Other than that, great city and very polite people!
America2France 8 months ago
@America2France Just to add, when I got to London in September, it probably rained everyday until February! When Spring rolls around, it is such a beautiful and AMAZING city!! The rain and gray is worth the Springtime!
America2France 8 months ago
How did you afford to eat sandwiches all the time
mohajer22 9 months ago
not all of us drink tea, why are you playing a stereotype? as you're living there you should know the reality that stereotypes of us are outdated and untrue. i don't drink tea, i drink beer and eat kebabs. i guess you also think we still live in castles and other dumb stereotypes put on us by the bullshit american media?
Nihilanth1982 11 months ago
I know this an old video but I had to comment! I'm from California and I always thought it was just ME...but every time I go to England, I eat. Constantly! haha! Funny to hear I'm not alone in this :) Enjoying your take on living there, something I will do but just visit for now.
ElizabethRhiannon 1 year ago
i really wanna move to london when i turn 17 (im greek) but the thing is could you go to the doctor and how would you report your files and everything....?and how long did you have to stay to a hotel till you lease a home...it must be really tough!
p.s. my dad has grown up to AU and i have the accent and i have relatives there and my granny is aussie!
maddie492 1 year ago
i really wanna move to london when i turn 17 (im greek) but the thing is could you go to the doctor and how would you report your files and everything....?
maddie492 1 year ago
Ealing FTW
MrOscarCoban 1 year ago
I went to London for a little over a week last summer and, even though I was psyched for it (I stayed up all night on the plane for excitement), the only thing I saw on my first day were the negatives. That was really hard, but oh my GOD if I didn't learn to love it! I can't wait to study abroad there in university. Granted, the food was pretty bad (I had just come from France, after all), I just can't wait to go back. I'm hooked! :)
nerdishh 1 year ago
im a white folk does that mean im a fool for eating in china town?
jester18uk 1 year ago
Beautiful girl Kazzart is. First time I have seen a Chinese girl with Aussie Accent. LOL We have plenty of Asians here in Hawaii
Manongjojo 1 year ago
Cool video, your beautiful btw
SinisterPictures911 1 year ago
pardon me a cup of tea or a mug of tea.
varun9t 1 year ago
If you go to china town there are 100s of shops dedicated to food from china and quite a few that do japanese aswell. Also around there there are alot of places to eat out quite cheaply.
ANTM55 2 years ago
See my reply to sclements75
kazzart 2 years ago
Better than Twinings?!?! Wha?!?! lol
Northstar815 2 years ago
london is the best city in the world
Nihilanth1982 3 years ago 2
@Nihilanth1982 lol! think twice my friend, anyway to each his own
vyrgo84 1 year ago
Wow, these vids are kind of a downer, regarding living in London, but it's stuff I've heard a million times before. I've sort of made the decision to move from Toronto to Bristol, because of the negativity surrounding London, but I'm still wondering if I shouldn't just say 'screw it' and give London a try.
sclements75 3 years ago
Bristol is damn boring you don't want to go there, London is the life of modern Europe. I dont know what this girl's saying regarding the food, London has one of the most developed Chinatowns in the world. And has the largest Indian community outside of India. If that's not good enough for you Paris is only a couple hours by train.
basch2020 3 years ago
I completely agree that you should still give London a try. It may or may not be for you. I'm still here now, nearly 2 years after making this video! Perhaps I should make a new one with my further insights on London. There are many things I enjoy about london, though there are still things I dislike.
kazzart 2 years ago
However I quite disagree with basch2020 - the china town in London is quite puny and under developed.. and really quite laughable. Of course if he is comparing it to bristol or even other cities in europe, its "developed". But compared with Sydney, it is seriously lacking in quality of authentic oriental food.
kazzart 2 years ago
Most of the restaurants are geared for the clueless "white folk" who have absolutely no idea what real chinese or japanese or korean food is supposed to taste like. Basically, it's "tourist food". There are some decent chinese or japanese restaurants in london - none of which are in china town.
kazzart 2 years ago
I've been living in London since August. Bristol was too small for me. I gave it 3 months and then got out. It's a beautiful city, but too sleepy. I love London!!!
sclements75 2 years ago
London is great to visit but not sure about living there.
capricious71 3 years ago
Putting on a few kilos? Nothing wrong witb that. More cushion for the pushion. Ask your man if you doubt me, he's enjoying the benefits. ;)
fomiz 4 years ago
I'm visiting London spring of '09, so I guess it's pretty cool to hear from a Londoner's point of view before I go.
lilsnbits 4 years ago
your'e beautiful
UnitedStatesOfChina 4 years ago
haha tea and milk = pretty bad gas haha well at least for me xDDD
whoops too much info. xD
danamezjohn 4 years ago
what do you think about the chips? and football?
lordash69 4 years ago
where are you from?
guille1983 4 years ago
Sydney, Australia
VitaminCPingu 3 years ago
I enjoy food as well :)
MikeSkullman 4 years ago
havent watched it yet but nice vid, btw what happen to kwai chi make him make more videos once he control his emotions
keepitdownlo 4 years ago
Good Luck with it Uve been a great person to know Both You and Kwai have given me life long teaching's and advice that will stick with me
GazzaC 4 years ago
You had reminded me the time when I was in Vegas in May last year. I had the same intense emotions. BTW, I am a true bred Singapore Chinese, born in Singapore and receive my education in Sydney. I entirely love Sydney. But trust me on the transport system in Vegas, it is worse. Please don't talk about food.I am starved here.
jovannphang 4 years ago
Hi Kaz,
Happy anniversary.
Concerning, houses you'll find queen Victoria has left her mark, some say that the new houses being built can't match Victorian houses. When I went to Sweden, the house's were few and far between. As For the transport system, if I'm going to the city the tube is a must, although I have cycled into the city, I don't feel safe. When I drive into the city I am in peril of the parking ticket or clamp so I don't like to chance it.
FRANCIQUE101 4 years ago
Sounds like your enjoying the experience of living in London as a whole, i can relate to moving to a new country and and that period of adjustment thing, bitter sweet. Crazy only takes meeting one person to create a kind of balance:P
sismian 4 years ago
try liverpool, much better :D
Larryandbob 4 years ago
It's always intrigued me why London is so popular to be honest. I can understand it if you want to live a fast paced life, visit for 2 weeks etc but to me ( and i'm english) its one heaving polluted living treadmill!
madbob73 4 years ago
Have you travelled much in England apart from London? If I was to recommend anyone to come stay it would be to smaller cities like Oxford,Cambridge,Bath,Worcester or to lovely scenic areas like the lakes, cheddar,cornwall,stratford upon avon etc
madbob73 4 years ago
Very true the UK has some of the best senerey on the planet and some of the most idlyc towns/cities and villages it is worth exploring especially if you live in London it's goood to get out of London now and again to apprciate London more.
sismian 4 years ago
ey cool, I came to UK (Glasgow) same time.
How cool is that. And I had the same weight problem as you and I like dancing too (check my groups)
michimachi83 4 years ago
Interesting. My wife and I moved to Sydney 2 years ago from the US. Good on ya for the travelling, and good luck. Thanks for the dance moves on your other vlog thingie. Your accent is interesting... not pure ozzie is it? Sounds kinda mixed with Singaporean or something. Anyways, all the luck.
tgurantz 4 years ago
Oh shit... just heard your "can't live without a car" in Sydney comment. False! I've only been using my push-bike for the last 2 years. It's not the best city for it (Melbourne kicks its ass with bikes by far), but not horrible. p.s. you want good food in England: go eat some Indian.
tgurantz 4 years ago
I was more comparing the <b>public transport</b> systems in Sydney and London. Of course London wins hands down.
As for food. I talk about that in my next video. Yes there is good food here too - those were just my initial impressions, and I did eventually discover indian & pakistani food.
kazzart 4 years ago
Singaporean??? Hahaha.. that's a new one.
I'm Australian Chinese who was born in UK but grew up in Australia.
kazzart 4 years ago
I disagree with you. She sounds Aussie to me. I am a Singaporean and kinda mixed with American. LOL
jovannphang 4 years ago
Yeah, Aussie or New Zealander? I can never tell the difference... xD
007deadbeat 4 years ago
Hi Kaz,
Another great VLOG. You can't live in London without being influenced by tea, it's a great social event. When I visit my friends and relatives the first thing you're offered is tea it's like an aid to socialising and its a cheap form of hospitality, no-one says would you like a glass of champagne or wine in usual circumstances, and if you accept tea you don't feel you're putting the person out too much. T.B.C.
FRANCIQUE101 4 years ago
Yeh its amazing how tea in the UK is like a national institution. Lol. And its really true.. its not just a stereotype. Hehe.
kazzart 4 years ago
I think I can safely echo the sentiments of most of your viewers when I say that you do *not* ramble on too long - personally I enjoy it when someone takes the time to provide detail and colour (note the proper English spelling there, in your honour - oh, another one, look!) in order to give the viewers a very vivid audio picture. Your vlogs are the gold standard, imho. :)
Rain check on the cuppa tea? ;)
emmbee 4 years ago
Haha.. aw thanks!! You're so sweet. Thats the nice way of describing someone who is long winded lol. ;) And thanks for spelling things <i>properly</i> in my honour. :P
And no problems on the rain check.. you're welcome to a cuppa anytime. Lol.
kazzart 4 years ago
thanks for a cool Vlog! Was it hard getting a working Visa in Britain? Is it easier to get one if you are Australian?
keyfob 4 years ago
Um, well it wasn't something I needed to worry about as I have a british passport as someone who was born in London. :)
kazzart 4 years ago
Sounds like you've adjusted very well to London-town... I'll visit London eventually. As a tourist, I'm sure there's plenty to gawk at and admire - LOL!! My worry is that I won't want to return to the States...
DallasGuyZ 4 years ago
Lol. Don't worry, the <b>n00b</b> tourist thing wears off after a few weeks. ;)
kazzart 4 years ago
Good, cause I wouldn't wanna be an illegal immigrant in the UK...
DallasGuyZ 4 years ago
Did my comment over at LV for this one :-)
kissnyuszi 4 years ago
Replied at LV :)
kazzart 4 years ago
Girl, you're more than beautiful. You look pretty with or without glasses.
tavo2020 4 years ago
Thankyou :)
kazzart 4 years ago
It sounds like you're living an exciting life, making it an adventure :) Fun stuff...you're my hero!
BrYanwithaY1986 4 years ago
Aww thanks. Though let me tell you its not all exciting and fun. Its damn hard work sometimes.. and can be rather tedious and stressful - but I'll get to that in my next video. :)
kazzart 4 years ago
Wow, that's the first time I've seen you without glasses! Your hot needle took you from a 10 to an 11.5 out of a possible 10!! Congratulations!
spins321 4 years ago
Lol. Aw shucks.. *blush*
kazzart 4 years ago
ahhhhhhhh i miss sushi soooooooooooooo bad >.<
I'm stuck with poor buffet quality food... I mean the dining halls are better than most schools but damnit I need my sushi!!!
i haven't watched your vlog from the beginning but what made you originally come to london?
mrmoomoo521 4 years ago
Yeh I miss sushi too.. :(
Hm that could take me a while to answer.. but in short, I wanted to experience living/working in another country for a bit and see more of the world while I was still young and able to do such things. London was perfect as I was born here, and I wanted to travel europe.
kazzart 4 years ago
It must be the climate which affects the chocolate!!
utubething8 4 years ago
Hehe maybe!
kazzart 4 years ago
Great ramble, that's why I'm here.
Jervns 4 years ago
Haha. Glad you enjoyed my ramblings.. trust me there's lots more to come. :)
kazzart 4 years ago
Really enjoyed this vid Kazzart...makes me want to go travelling. I love London. Thanks for sharing : )
worldinmyeyes21 4 years ago
Hehe yeh... travelling rocks! (Just a shame about the money factor lol)
kazzart 4 years ago
great thank you
donj192 4 years ago
the chocolate makes it worth it :P
stormbeforethecalm 4 years ago
But of course! Like Duh! ;)
kazzart 4 years ago
very interesting! loved the music!
mixedpixel 4 years ago
Yeh Corinne Bailey Rae. I love her music and her voice. Awesome - you should check her out. :)
kazzart 4 years ago