Thread: British Expats miss Countryside and Pubs

Expats are most likely to miss the beautiful British countryside, according to a survey.


Nearly half of those questioned – 46 per cent – said they longed for rolling hills and ancient woodlands, with those living in the United Arab Emirates missing it the most.


Second was the British sense of humour, with 42 per cent of the 1,034 questioned listing it among the things they missed.


Pubs, at 41 per cent, were third with those living in Australia longing for them the most. The least missed aspects of UK life were politics and the weather.


Despite these pangs for home, expats are generally positive about their new life overseas - with more than two thirds (68 per cent) saying they are happier abroad.


Nicholas Boys Smith of Lloyds TSB International, which commissioned the survey, said: 'Often you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone so it speaks glowingly of our countryside that expats around the world miss it so much.


'Many expats have an element of the adventurer about them, but they still long for certain aspects of British life that some people here might take for granted.


'An overwhelming majority are happy with their life overseas, but the British countryside, as well as our sense of humour and the great British pub, are all things that they miss abroad.'


The online survey questioned Britons based in the 10 most popular expat destinations and was conducted by Freshminds.

Well I must say those 3 things, the beautiful countryside, the wonderful pubs and the sense of humour are definitely high on our list of reasons for going back.

Yes...there is no countryside, no pubs and definitely no SOH in Australia

What a rubbish survey, I miss people and British TV. Thats about it.

It didn't say it applied to 100% of people. I miss the BRITISH countryside, BRITISH pubs and the BRITISH sense of humour. I wasnt comparing them to Australia or saying Australia didn't have their own. Settle down ;)

Originally Posted by Tillyfloss

What a rubbish survey, I miss people and British TV. Thats about it.

Sorry Chris I accidentally edited you post but have now re edited it....

Im sorry.....I didnt think or read your post properly before responding

I am obviously very predictable!! I always say that the only thing I miss is the countryside!! Well pickled onion monster munches too.....but mostly the country side :)

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Rudi
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Originally Posted by Rudi

I am obviously very predictable!! I always say that the only thing I miss is the countryside!! Well pickled onion monster munches too.....but mostly the country side :)

Love

Rudi
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Have you got time to be on here, I'm currently in the lead going to have to stop playing though as its costing too much.
I miss country villages, snow, character housing and christmas

I miss the history, old houses, footy, friends, decent takeaways, cheaper holidays, etc. that's about it