A Canadian man who has been living in the UK for three months has shared his honest impressions of Liverpool after a five-day visit, with many people agreeing with his observations.
Matt Giffen, who moved from Canada to London with his British girlfriend Summer Fox in April, documented his trip to Liverpool on Instagram. He said he was 'gobsmacked' by how friendly and accommodating the locals were, a stark contrast to London.
'The more north you go, the friendlier people are,' he said, adding that many Scousers took immense pride in their identity, which contributed to a strong community spirit. He recalled a local telling him: 'You come to Liverpool feeling like a stranger, and you leave a part of the family.'
Matt admitted he struggled to understand the accent about 90% of the time but thoroughly enjoyed the conversations. He also praised the appearance of Scousers, calling them 'a good looking bunch'.
The only downside he noted was Liverpool's distance from London, but he said this might add to its charm. He revealed plans to potentially settle in Liverpool, saying: 'Imagine your little kid running around with a Scouse accent. That's gotta be the greatest thing in the entire world.'
The video attracted comments from viewers who agreed with his assessment, with one saying: 'You've peaked at Liverpool. Might as well go home.' Another added: 'So true... the people are amazing, always a brilliant vibe.'
