An American visitor to Leeds has taken to social media to express his admiration for the city, describing it as one of the most relaxing places he has visited in the UK. The TikTok user, known as @kjordyyy, shared his experiences in a series of videos, highlighting the city's peaceful atmosphere, unique accent, and affordable prices.
Kjordy, who calls himself 'A Meer yank amongst Brits', was particularly struck by the local dialect. He recounted a conversation with a man named Joe, noting how the name was pronounced 'J-err'. He also learned that 'giz a butty' is local slang for asking for a sandwich.
The tourist praised the city's architecture and alleyways, and contrasted Leeds favourably with London, saying 'everyone's just chilling, minding their own business'. He was also impressed by the low cost of living, pointing out that a pint of beer cost him just £3.63, compared to an average of £6.50 in the capital. A meal for £8 also left him 'seriously impressed'.
Kjordy rated Leeds 8 out of 10, calling it a 'sick city' with 'awesome people, good food and cool architecture'. He ranked it as the fourth best UK city he has visited so far.
Social media users responded with a mix of agreement and criticism. One commenter said Leeds is 'an absolutely elite city', while another noted there are 'lots of rude people' there. A local defended the city, saying 'there's rude people everywhere', and another expressed pride in hearing someone talk about Leeds.
