Originally Posted by BEVS (Post 12605222)

Have them join BE. :thumbup:

Originally Posted by GeniB (Post 12605817)

That was a weird reply as 3AM didn't mention Scotland at all?:blink:

I have to agree with him/her as i think the 'scene' in Liverpool and Manchester is amazing. Yet you are within an hour of stunning countryside. Easy enough to travel in to the two cities for any musical events etc. Plus you have the seaside on your doorstep . Doesn't matter what we all say though. It's how conformable this couple will feel when they get there. I hope it all works out fo them

Originally Posted by A3am (Post 12602892)

I've recently returned from the US to Liverpool and love it. The deciding factor us was the cost of living and the accessibility to national parks such as the Lakes and Snowdonia and being on the coast while still being in a city with plenty of culture and nightlife. South Liverpool has some great options for affordable family housing close to the city centre and close to parks. The city has plenty of cultural events/museums/theatres/music events etc. and it is a short 40 minute train ride to Manchester which offers even more. It's also easy to get to Ireland and the rest of Europe thanks to low cost airlines and the ferry port. I've lived in the North and South of England including London. If your friends income will not change with regards to their location, you get so much more for your money in the North of England. We can actually get more house for our money here than we could where we were living in the US. I do think it's a personal preference though. I have friends from the South of England who would never entertain the idea of living in Manchester or Liverpool but for me I personally love the atmosphere and the people of the UK's northern cities.

Originally Posted by Vitalstatistix (Post 12606141)

I'm a Lancashire lass but would recommend Burton-on-Trent, Lichfield, Staffordshire moorlands and the Derbyshire dales areas. Stunning countryside, lots to see and do, good transport links and very friendly people. Wish we'd never left!

Originally Posted by UkWinds5353 (Post 12606977)

... Here in America you can travel 8 hours by car and still be in the same state.

Originally Posted by scot47 (Post 12606279)

For the price of a semi Down South -

https://search.savills.com/property-...bglrsgls170001

Originally Posted by BuckinghamshireBoy (Post 12606982)

Same in the UK, but it's called the M25. ;)

Originally Posted by scot47 (Post 12607448)

G;asgpow to London by train is less than 5 hours Leave the gas-guzzler at home !

Originally Posted by scot47 (Post 12607495)

Leave Glasgow Central 05.50 arrive London Euston 11/02

other trains are similar

Originally Posted by UkWinds5353 (Post 12607505)

There are times when using the train is simple and efficient especially when going into a huge city like London. Fewer parking cost and concerns not to mention traffic headaches. But that said I still enjoy driving my truck on a nice long trip. There is something freeing about being on the open road even when doing a shorter trip of less than 500 miles. I'm sure my friends are going to make the most of the close proximity of the UK to the rest of eastern and western Europe. They have done several cross country trips here in the states. 6000 miles traveling distance from Florida to California and back they've done multiple times. And they have driven from north to south in South America. I'm sure traveling through Europe is going to feel like a much easier journey.

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