Adam and Steph, from Boston, have visited the UK several times and said they love the countryside and walking routes in the Cotswolds, but there is one thing that has left them ‘baffled’
American tourists have revealed what puzzles them most about Britain – our obsession with toast.
Adam and Steph, from Boston, Massachusetts, spoke their UK adventure whilst exploring the Cotswolds. When questioned about what caught them off guard during their visit, Steph quipped: “We have been to Britain quite a few times. I have been pondering the toast. Why is there so much toast everywhere?”.
The pair journeyed across the Cotswolds this summer and expressed their adoration for the rural landscape and hiking trails. Chatting in Chipping Campden, Adam remarked: “It is lovely here, and excellent mud! We love the rain!
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“For us the walking is great, and the towns are quite beautiful. We both enjoy getting out in the countryside and dodging the sheep poop.”
The Cotswolds have witnessed a tourist surge in recent years, attracting growing numbers of both British and overseas visitors, reports the Express.
However, certain residents in the Cotswolds have bemoaned the rising visitor numbers owing to traffic jams and the proliferation of Airbnbs and holiday homes. Adam acknowledges he grasps locals’ worries, yet maintains that holidaymakers can benefit these areas.
He went on: “Tourism makes it a bit more of a varied economy, we support the shops and the restaurants here. It is a complex topic, but I think tourism plays a role in keeping these communities more vibrant.”
Steph concluded: “One of the reasons we like to walk in the countryside is because we don’t like tourist intense areas.”
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