Have you considered Scotland?

Glasgow is a brilliant city and Edinburgh is just stunning.

haven't, no. i believe the reason the UK has always spoke to me is because of how similar UK and Canadian cultures appear to be. seems like a beautiful country with a lovely sense of community (from an outsiders perspective and speaking in generalities of course.) i think realistically i would have to plan for a trip first to visit before committing to move.

is scotland similar to england in this regard? is it more like this, or maybe i'm just off basis on my assumptions anyway?

I'll break it down for you using my knowledge of the north.

Leeds is great for nightlife and shopping. It tends to be the cheapest place to go clubbing in the north. Rents dirt cheap on average. And by the way, Headingly (student area in Leeds, just behind the university of Leeds), is one of the most hipster places in England. You can quote me on that. I heard you were a hipster or something so thought you'd like to know. Leeds is also closest access to the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District, which by the way, no matter where you are in the north, you HAVE to visit. Hiking up the Dales is quite the adventure, especially in the rain. We also host the Leeds and Reading festival. Our music scene (especially indie hipster **** and heavy metal), are second to none.

Manchester has a great nightlife too, maybe (I'm being generous here, since I'm a proud Loiner). It's probably got a better selection of clubs and bars to visit in my experience. Also, you're a fan of Manchester United right? I can't remember, but if you are then consider Manchester the go to place for footie.

If you chose the mancs though I'll hate you forever just remember that babes.

Newcastle, again, rivals Manchester and Leeds for nightlife. Really that's all I know about Newcastle though. :finger: Did have a great time though when I was there, from what I can remember of it all.

This is all I've got so far that I can speak from experience with. I'd recommend you do loads of research comparing every aspect of each city in the North.

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Definitely visit first, it's easy to build an image in your head of what you think it will be like but chances are you will only think of the nice side and it won't be the same. When it's good, it's amazing but there is a lot of shit here too.

Scotland, England & Wales aren't that different at all imo, some unique things to each but a lot closer than people think I reckon, they have unique things about them but all three are very British if that makes sense. Scotland is just a little bit colder and more white (the Scottish lads only recently got their first Grime MC). Also I'd say the real difference is between London and the rest of the UK and between affluent/working class areas. Not so much between home nations.

hm, colder makes me unsure about Scotland then. i know people talk about the dreary england weather but i actually quite enjoy foggy overcast days, at least more so than i enjoy the canadian cold.

It's like 1/2 degrees difference, probably still warmer than Canada.

You will notice how big football is here, it's not a joke.

Catch Q-Man on Friday night in the balti house, chicken balti, naan and pilau. Down the boozer Saturday noon for a 3pm kick off. Feeds a hot dog to a police horse and gets nicked.

sounds mint to me tbh. sucks being canadian and not really caring about hockey.

Horses don't eat meat tho...

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