I’m American and I grew up in the UK. I married a wonderful Englishman. Before we married I told him that I wanted to move back to the USA. He was ok with moving to the States with me. He said that home is where I am. We moved to my home state of California. This was back in the 1980s. Back then California was not so expensive as it is now. We had two children while there. So 10 years later we moved to Colorado. We had another baby. Colorado became really really expensive as California. We moved to several other states. Now we live in the Houston area. We love it. There is plenty of work. We have been married since 1985. My husband has a very large family in the UK. He has been back 5 times to visit his family. I asked him if he wanted to move back to the UK. I thought it was only fair to offer as he left his family to move for me. He said that he was happy here in the states. Eventually he became a US citizen. I think we will stay in Houston. We love living here.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Sandra Metcalfe wow sounds like you have moved around a bit which is awesome! It’s definitely harder when you you have families in different countries but sounds like you guys have it worked out!

When I lived in Houston everything was great except for the maniacs on the freeway and the flooding.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

TubeScavenger hahaha it’s so true!

@josephtrusty9737

4 жыл бұрын

That's why if you are smart you drive a big pickup truck.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Joseph Trusty my partner does!

@tomihassan1102

4 жыл бұрын

Joseph Trusty I’m starting to realize this!

@bluebobbyjack

4 жыл бұрын

It didn’t use to flood this bad. It’s because ppl started to build more buildings on this flat land so it floods more easier

Popped up on recommended. I moved to Houston area nearly 5 years ago. I am loving Texas.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Lady Tammy James awesome!! I am too. It really is a great place to live

As a lifelong Houstonian, I just had to click on this video.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

SirQL8 thank you! Hope you enjoyed :)

@AlexiaM

4 жыл бұрын

Same lol

@sirql8

4 жыл бұрын

How do you like our winters ?

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

SirQL8 they are warm compared to the winters we get in the UK!!

@gigijj6381

3 жыл бұрын

I just want to come to America but l just don't know how

I was born and raised and Houston and it wasn't until after I left that I realized how much I loved living there! It's so weird (but cool!) seeing you describe my hometown from such a different perspective. I'm so glad you're happy there!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Anna Kuryla it really is a cool city to live in! Thanks so much

@Travieso78702

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. Grew up in Houston and moved back to eventually retire here. I really missed it and love it here. You get the international feel of a world class city but a homey feel

@dakariodin188

2 жыл бұрын

i guess Im asking the wrong place but does any of you know of a method to log back into an instagram account? I somehow forgot the account password. I would love any tips you can offer me.

@shaneazariah7878

2 жыл бұрын

@Dakari Odin instablaster :)

@dakariodin188

2 жыл бұрын

@Shane Azariah I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and im in the hacking process atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

I love Texas, it’s easy to live, Tons of jobs, super cheap big houses, and a lot more, I live in the more rough neighborhoods, but it’s still beautiful to me, because nothing in Texas is bad!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

DIVINES LEGACY I love that. I also do love Texas. It will always hold a special place in my heart

@a00141799

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 Boy, Texans really love Texas don't they?!👍👍😁😁

@johnmcdonald9304

4 жыл бұрын

@@a00141799 I live in New Jersey and I love Texas.

@balancedactguy

4 жыл бұрын

@@a00141799 Texans tend to be VERY PROUD of their State, Texans LOVE their Football too!! Enjoy making lots of nice friends in Texas, just never bad-mouth Texas to them!!! LOL!

@Shivpi3141592654

4 жыл бұрын

I live in Houston and there are some stupid people here.

This popped up on my recommended and I just want to say welcome to Houston and I did subscribe to you so I can wait to see all your videos

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thanks so much for your support !!

I've lived in Houston my whole life, it is very interesting seeing your perspective. Welcome to H-town!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Adrian thank you!! :)

Welcome to houston!!! Born and raised a houstonian❤

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Ginger s thank you!! :)

Houston is a food staple! Welcome! Plus...HEB!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Yes, we love HEB!! Thank you :)

I am a Houstonian! Moved here in 2001 from Pennsylvania. I live in the Galleria area. I absolutely love Houston for the most part. I am a big Astros fan and enjoy the food here most of all! Maybe I will see you around town. As big of a city this is, it is much like a small town!

I'm very happy for you and your sweet little baby. She gets to grow up in America - good for her !!!!

Other than it being so hot and floods I would say Houston is the better city.

Go houston it’s the best place to live !!

@juliusreed5273

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it is

I am an ex-pat Texan, as far as we are concerned Texas is not a state, it is its' own country, and having moved to the Northeast I understand the concept of complete culture shock. By the way your baby is beautiful. I am from central Texas, but the beauty of Houston is that it is so culturally diverse, and this means endless food choices from all over the world.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Cj Noffz agreed! There’s something for everyone in Houston. Thank you!

Thank you for showing us your beautiful baby.

Popped up in recommended. Welcome to Texas! The food is amazing here lol. Everyone is pretty nice for the most part as well. Born and raised here and I gotta say, the state has a lot of offer. Plus, Houston’s medical center is the 👌

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Brittany Zermeno thank you! Most people I meet are very friendly! It really does have a lot to offer. Both my children were born here and the healthcare we all received was incredible.

Welcome to Houston!! I've been here almost 20yrs and I love it!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Nekeisha Johnson thanks so much!!

This popped up in my recommended all of a sudden lol. welcome to Houston ❤️ hope our city is treating you well 😬💕

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Sara Zapata thanks so much!

Moved to H Town 6 yrs from a small town in South Carolina. Live in the Kingwood area, and definitely spend time in The Woodlands. Love H Town!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

The Lugoff Gamecock I love Kingwood, it’s just quite far out! We love the woodlands hotel and resort, we’ve stayed there a few times! It’s a great city isn’t it

@thelugoffgamecock792

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 no doubt about it.

I used to work for a French company that brought expats into Houston all the time. Most loved Houston and Texas, but a few just hated everything about Houston, Texas, and the US. Glad you shared your experiences. I have lived in the Houston area (The Woodlands), for 24 years now and love it.

@claudiapatrice9460

4 жыл бұрын

AL?

@BourbonDrinker

4 жыл бұрын

@@claudiapatrice9460 yes

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Cotton Hollow Distilling I find it hard to believe people hated it here but each to their own I guess! I love the woodlands! Just too far for me haha

@quasimodo614

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, our family considering a move to USA and I came across the woodlands area. Do you get flooding? Keep seeing people mention this. Can you walk around the neighbourhood and visit woodlands and the ponds/lakes easily? Any other general info would be appreciated, so hard to find info on the little things about a place. Thank you 🙏😊

@BourbonDrinker

3 жыл бұрын

@@quasimodo614 when I first moved to the Houston area, I lived in Cypress. I flooded in 2001. Rebuilt the house, sold it and moved to The Woodlands and lived here ever since. The only flooding was when hurricane Harvey hit, the far west side of The Woodlands flooded. The rest was high and dry.

Popped up in my recommendation and I'm happy, welcome to Texas from Galveston, Texas👸🏼

I'm in Houston area and my neighbors are Brit ex-pats, who have repeatedly said they are never leaving.. Their oldest son moved back to London.... for 6 months, then came running back to Texas

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

david Bruce I’ve heard a lot of people say that they tried to move back to the UK but missed Houston too much! I’m in the UK now for a vacation and I’m missing Texas so I see what they mean!

@davidbruce5524

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 and just as an aside, they are fantastic people, that have been here 20 years and still have the King's English accent. you'd think a little Texas drawl would have rubbed off, but nope. Good Luck with you channel!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Nota Bene we have good insurance so no need to run back to the UK

@johnmcdonald9304

4 жыл бұрын

david Bruce. I'm a Jersey boy and I love The Lone Star State.

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman

4 жыл бұрын

@@davidbruce5524 >>> From the relatively few videos on YT I have watched made by people who moved to the USA from other countries, I would say the majority definitely WANT TO STAY HERE, and not move back home.

Welcome to Houston! What a beauty! I moved to Sugarland after living in nyc for 38 years! Most of my family is here and the skyrocketing cost of liking in nyc made my moving decision easier- It is tough at first, but you will find your way and adapt perfectly. Wishing you and your family the very best! Subscribed!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

marie-elena Waldrip thank you! Wow that must have been a huge change but understandable why you made the change. Thanks so much for your support

I too a Brit, spent the last 6 years commuting between Houston and Shanghai, this year looking to extend my Business interest to Houston after 13 years in China, oddly enough the number of American friends in Houston and Shanghai about the same :)..l am fan of Austin too!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Karl Dixon wow that’s a lot of commuting!! 13 years is a long time. How did you like china?? Yes Austin is awesome!

Another new little Texan, good to have you here

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Guerrero thank you!

Popped up in recommended welcome to Houston glad your liking it

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

kristyan gonzalez thanks so much !

Having been in the military and lived in different countries, then working in the relocation field, Houston is a great city to start a family without making big compromises in social life. Hope you’re enjoying your new home, best of luck.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Hande Jones thanks so much!!

4th Generation Houstonian here, 7th generation Texan - it's extremely interesting seeing (Houston) described from a different perspective. We are so glad that you love it here and hope that everything continues to live up to your expectations! Enjoy the city and we hope y'all stay for the long haul!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Brown Penguin thanks so much!! 😊

I love hearing little Rosie in the background. From So California, love Texas, specifically Dallas. Just saw your video on my feed.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Danielle Porter I love California! I like a Dallas too but prefer Houston! Thanks for checking out my video :)

Houston Texas!!!! I love my city!!!!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Ruben Santillana I do too!

Been in Houston area from 10 year. Houston inner city for 2. I love it :)

Great video !!!! Im glad you are liking the place ive called home all my life ! The woodlands, tx is a great place for a hike, in crosby, tx we have some great off road trails for dirt bikes and etc, we are not all about eating and drinking ! 😂💛

@homeatclementine2547

5 жыл бұрын

TEXAS RANGER. Ah I love the Woodlands, such a nice place! I didn’t know they had places to hike though so I will definitely check that out! Thanks :)

@ghost-ez2zn

4 жыл бұрын

The Woodlands is NOT Houston. 🙄

@cavlizzy

4 жыл бұрын

@@ghost-ez2zn It is a suburb.... so it counts! Only a short drive into downtown.

I chose Houston out of Florida and California 5 years ago and I do not regret it a bit. Love Houston and the surrounding areas. Welcome to Houston!!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Darrell Woolfolk was definitely a good decision! Thank you!

New subscriber! I’m born & raised in Houston! We like to travel & visit other places, but love our home.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

MiMi thank you!! That’s awesome. I really do enjoy living here and call it my home as well

Have you explored any of Texas? As I'm sure you know Texas is HUGE!! One year I drove from Texas to Michigan. It took SIX HOURS to just GET OUT of Texas!! Welcome to America!!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Bondar we’ve been to Austin and Dallas and pretty much covered the whole of the Houston area! That’s crazy! I didn’t realize Texas was so big until I moved there. Thank you!

@balancedactguy

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 Take your time Ashley as you have LOTS of Ground to cover!! LOL! You might want to wait a while as you have "little ones" and they may not take to the endless hours of Driving. When you do have time though you will have LOTS to see. BTW, I'm in the State of Michigan. Please come up some Summer. There is LOTS of GREAT NATURE in Michigan and we have the GREAT LAKES to see and enjoy. When you stand on their Shores they are SO BIG you would NOT KNOW that you are not looking out at the Atlantic!, except they have NO SALT, NO SHARKS an NO JELLYFISH!! ...LOL! Please Come to Michigan, I'll PERSONALLY help you plan your visit!! BTW please GOOGLE MACKINAC ISLAND and MACKINAC BRIDGE to get an idea what I'm talking about!! Merry Christmas!!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Bondar very true! Will take me a few years to cover it all! I’ve seen Lake Michigan from Chicago and was blown away, it really was beautiful! Would love to come and visit Michigan one day!! Thanks, merry Christmas to you too!!

You are going to be Houston famous ! You’ve popped up in all Houstonians recommendations, and now we’re all going to be on the alert for an English accent where we go! My dearest friend Maria grew up in new castle and moved here and we met in highschool . She moved back home and 20 years later , i still talk to her everyday and I’ve visited for three months. I would move to England in a heartbeat. The one thing I love, that America lacks, is the longevity of your history. You have castles - we have shell stations. But Houston does have wonderful people and its easy to make friends ! Welcome

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

I’m gobsmacked that so many of you have seen this video but so thankful for everyone support! Hahaha, I’ll have to make sure I’m extra loud when I’m out and about lol yes I do love that about England too is the history and the idyllic towns but I love the friendliness of Houston and of course the food!

I absolutely love living in Houston. Well I live in the Woodlands which is a suburb outside of Houston. Great shopping, restaurants galore, biking trails. Love it.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

GetReal 4Real I do too! Yes, I love the woodlands!

You made the right move, I'd choose Houston over the other two places. I'm a UK expat and now live in central Pennsylvania, moved here in 2016 also, love it here.

Beautiful family! Welcome to the states 💜💕 I love Houston (you picked a good one!)

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Dinkdownn thank you so much, I really appreciate it! So grateful to be here in Houston.

I've grown up and lived in Houston my whole life, my Australian fiance is soon to be moving here with me for a while until she receives dual citizenship as well before we make plans for me to go there and do the same. These kind of videos are really great for perspective on the post-moving side of things and I love to see you doing well her! Also welcome and we're glad to have you here as a fellow Houstonian!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Dylan Kelley that’s awesome! Where in Australia is she from?? Thanks so much!!

@DylanKelleyVA

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 She's from Sydney. :)

I live Houston too and in the late 90's, I had a British roommate from Southampton. He went back to the U.K. several years later.

wow, I hope your husband appreciates the sacrifices you made for him, especially the way he went about it!

Oh and since you live in Katy, there’s a restaurant called Applebee’s there, and it’s the one the Renee Zellweger used to work out when she was in highschool because she’s from Katy. The whole restaurant is a shrine to her , so you have a Bridget Jones Connection !

I grew up in Houston and it's a great place to live and raise a family! I'm glad you have liked living in Houston!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Goose Mc I agree!! I really have, thank you.

I love to hear the baby sounds So cute.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Marsha McDonald thank you! She’s so much bigger now though!

I was born and raised in Houston and loved it however once I moved to Austin TX about 7 yrs ago I decided I didn't want to move back to Houston. however, I miss it and love it still, traffic for me has gotten too much. Most my family still live there so I visit as much as I can. Great choice.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Judy Silva I love Austin! Such a cool city. Yeah the traffic a lot, especially when you have 2 crying kids in the car haha

I live near the galleria area!! Welcome to Houston!!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Rex Martinez that’s where we lived when we first moved here! Loved it! Thank you

I’ve lived in Houston since about two or three and now I’m 29. I have only watched a few min of the video but I hope that my (our)city has treated you well!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Alexia M thanks so much! It has :)

I'm a reverse expat in your experience! Moved from Texas to London! Good luck to you

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

tiffanythaovi oh wow that’s awesome! How do you find it? Good luck to you too!

@balancedactguy

4 жыл бұрын

Is your move Long Term or something shorter, ....like you job sending you there??

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Bondar well we’ve been here nearly 4 years with work so will see what the future holds!

@balancedactguy

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 I hope it holds you here!! Remember, you are now a TEXAN!! (not everyone can say that!!!....just the Lucky Few!!....LOL!)

Yeehaw! Welcome to Texas and Houston. I'm a native Houstonian and love living here. I actually live in Richmond, which is a little SW of Houston. I've been to London. It was beautiful, and I loved visiting there, but it was definitely crowded. Hope you're enjoying Texas life!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Kim Gantz thanks so much! I’ve heard of Richmond but not been! Glad you’ve managed to visit London. If you ever manage to get over to England again, you should visit the countryside. It’s so idyllic and definitely not crowded!

Like several others have mentioned, this just popped up on my recommended list as well. Funny thing is I moved to Vancouver, BC a few months ago from Houston - lol. I hope you are enjoying the city and the people. As you mentioned, it is a wonderful place to raise a family but I have to admit I had my fill of the traffic and especially the heat. Very nice video!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

RM Lewis sounds awesome! Thank you, it really is a lovely place to raise a family but yes agree with the traffic and heat part haha

Hi Ashley. I live in south texas. 4 hours away. I am always in houston area. Maybe one day we will meet. Nice to make new friends. Emily is adorable

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

veronica gonzales that would be lovely!

@ronnieg6497

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Feel free to connect with me on Facebook. Under Veronica Gonzales . My profile pic is me with dollar bills flowing lol

@ronnieg6497

4 жыл бұрын

I sent you a request. 😊

I grew up in Houston and have lived here for 42 years and now raising my family here. Great place to raise a family! And to let you know, there is much more to the USA other than CA and NY. Both are over-rated. I would NEVER live in a blue ran state...Ever! Your husband made a great choice between the 3 you all were considering.

@arielselenaruiz212

4 жыл бұрын

Candy Smith will you move when TX turns blue? Lol

@tinas9992

4 жыл бұрын

Yep Republicans all the way here👍👍👍

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman

4 жыл бұрын

@@arielselenaruiz212 >>> Although I am not a Texan, I find THAT CHANGE rather UNLIKELY...😝😝😝

@Allan_aka_RocKITEman

4 жыл бұрын

@Candy Smith >>> I live in N.E. North Carolina - I moved here in 1995 while in the US Coast Guard, then stayed after retiring in 2003. {I'm originally from Florida.} I mention this because another gentleman I have worked with, also retired from the USCG, is originally from somewhere in California {maybe San Fran, I don't remember for sure}. He once told me that he would NEVER EVER move back to California. And from what I've seen in the news media and online, I DO NOT blame him....

@cavlizzy

4 жыл бұрын

@Candy Smith - Totally agree!! 100% Registered Republican here!! I would die in a Blue state!!

Hi! Houston's really quite a city! I too once lived there! Was there when the largest 4 or 5 bldgs in downtown & the high tower at the Galleria were built! I miss the food alot! Liked your comments!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Edward Jones hey! That’s awesome. It’s so built up now. We lived in the galleria when we first moved over. The food is amazing!!

@edwardjones9631

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 ...hey! I've taken lots of video tours there lately! It's grown alot! Liked your post! Miss the food there. Great town & good memories! Galleria is nice too! Thanks for nice video. Your daughter is pretty!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Edward Jones thank you!

I really wish i could show you what im talking about, because I understand the feeling of always having to go out just to have “fun” but here in houston we have alot of interesting sights that are completely free and just amazing!

@homeatclementine2547

5 жыл бұрын

TEXAS RANGER. Oh yeah of course, I’ve been to some lovely places but I do find that most of the time plans are made it involves food and drink but there are some awesome restaurants here so I can’t complain!

@badujabar9410

4 жыл бұрын

How easy or hard to navigate Houston( the roads, traffic,driving on the other side,the crazy drivers...)?

This was recommended! Hey, Im from the area too! Born and raised. Welcome! I Subscribed to help support you!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Carefree Kimberly hey!!! Thanks so much, I really appreciate it? :)

Welcome to Houston!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Liv Carmen thank you!

I'm really glad you like it here. Hope you are being treated well. Welcome to Houston! P.s. Cute baby!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Mosier thank you!! We are being treated very well!

As a Katy-ite (a suburb of Houston), I had to check out your video. One of the biggest things we face is that our freeway frontage roads go in only one direction. This means that if you are going to a restaurant and you are on the freeway, you better make sure you get the exit BEFORE the restaurant because you cannot exit and double back on the same side of the road. You have to catch the next exit, do a turn around and head back the opposite direction on the freeway, pass the restaurant, exit, do a turn around, then stay on the frontage road rather than the freeway so you don’t pass it again! I’ll take roundabouts over this any day! Welcome to Texas!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

FlexyMama I also live in Katy! Yes, I found that a bit confusing at first but have definitely got used to it. I have come a cross a few roundabouts since I’ve been here but confusing as they go in the opposite direction to what I’m used to!! Thank you 😊

I don’t live in Houston, I live in Amarillo Texas,but I have been to Houston and it is a great place.

Randomly popped up on my feed but I clicked because I live in Houston and have always wanted to move to the U.K.! Texas was a good choice although it does sound like y’all moved here before two major floods, glad you made it through. Welcome to Houston!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Lakisha Lindsey you should definitely try and visit the UK If you can!! We were quite shocked by the flooding as we weren’t expecting that but we are used to it now and know what to expect for the most part! Thank you!!

Inner Looper here! Houston is great.

@latefortheparty1440

4 жыл бұрын

J C Inner Looper! Historic neighborhood. :)

Nice video. I am born and raised in HTX and work for an Aussie Bank here. I’ve been doing some work with our HR team to help expats settle in to houston easier. Am keen on more of your experience and stories.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Joey Arrazolo that’s awesome! I work in HR and it’s definitely helped being an expat myself in helping others move over. I’m planning on more videos on my experience in Houston.

I'm Texan and lived in Houston for about 18 years... the Hurricane/flooding issues are really the worst part. I went thru Hurricane IKE and Harvey. IKE did a lot of damage to our home. **Would like to hear your experience with Harvey!!** I was an Expat in Brussels for several years and I can relate to the culture shock. But we LOVED it. London is amazing!! And the chance to travel when you are so close to many amazing places is wonderful.. so take advantage of your time in the USA to travel more cheaply (than from overseas) Even tho we traveled extensively (about 15 countries) I still wish we had done more on the weekends. We would go to places like Amsterdam, Paris, Koln, etc. for the day. But since our girls were enrolled at the Int'l School of Brussels they had homework that had to get done many weekends and just wanted to relax. It is always a GREAT opportunity to live in another country!! Enjoy. Houston has much to see/do and some great museums. Your girls would probably enjoy the Zoo there! 😊

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear your house was damaged from IKE, I’ve ears a lot of stories like that. We were lucky during Harvey but it really was scary. We had never experienced anything like that before and I could not stop watching the news channels in case we were evacuated. I just feel so sad for those who lost a lot during Harvey! Awesome that you’ve travelled and lived abroad. It really is a culture shock isn’t it but it’s crazy how quick you adapt to things. Yes we definitely have lots of plans to travel the US, especially before the kids starts school! Thanks so much for connecting. Yes, my kids love the zoo - as do I!! :)

I almost moved to Houston but decided on Seattle. Seattle will remind you of London. Well at least the weather will. Lots of opportunity here too but quite expensive. 👍👍👍

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

a00141799 we actually have some family in that area and it does sound lovely but like you said too expensive - like London!

@ronniemassart3834

4 жыл бұрын

Seattle is circling the drain,it's California 2.0

Welcome to Houston sweetheart!! I subscribed to your channel.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Adam Salinas thanks so much 😊

This came up in my recommendations. I know it's old, but I watched and subscribed :) I live here too, born and raised 😊

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Busy Becky thanks so much for your support 💛

Your baby is beautiful! As a native Houstonian, welcome! I’ve lived all over Texas, California, and Hawaii and will always appreciate Texas. Our people are so warm here. Of course, where you live in Houston makes a big difference on your experience, but while you live here, enjoy the restaurants, parks, museum district, art, and culture. We are the most diverse city in the a United States! Also enjoy the affordability, your dollar stretches so far here. If you get sick of the city and concrete (I do), take weekend trips to Austin, Fredericksburg, San Antonio, Galveston, Round Top, and Wimberly. Our state parks are also wonderful in the fall and spring. Go tubing, camping, and antiquing before you leave. I promise there is a lot to do and see, but sometimes you have to drive to see it!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

K. P. Thanks so much!! I agree, people are so friendly and welcoming here! Much warmer than people in London! We plan to do more traveling this year so will check out those places!

Welcome to houston!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Tuesday Gonzalez thank you! :)

Thank you Ashley for your testimony. I would like to see a bit more of Houston not only the skyscrapers but maybe parks cultural places residential areas. Thx. Anne.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

anne de guernon thank you! I definitely plan on doing more Houston related content once all of this craziness is over!

You're kinda blessed! Lifelong Houstonian too. This city has grown and changed so much. 👍 It's kinda cool to see my city in sorta new-ish resident's eyes. 🤔 Aww... baby daughter. 😊

@homeatclementine2547

3 жыл бұрын

Stephen dela Cruz I’m so happy we decided to come to Houston, so much to offer!

Congratulations to you and your growing family. The best part of the video is at 5:42. Anyway, welcome to Houston.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Keefe Borden hahaha she stole the video didn’t she! Thank you

Welcome to Houston! :)

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Kiki Cameron thank you!!

Houston is awesome! Being in the oil business I have been there many times.

I'm a Brit too but my family moved to the U.S. (Southern California, Holly wood) when I was about 6. I spent most of my adult like in CA and lived there for about 30 years. I moved to Houston about 4 years ago to open up an office for the company I worked for at the time. What you say about Houston is pretty spot-on. It's not a very touristy kind of area unless you're there for the Rodeo. Houston is all about BUSINESS. If you want to find work especially in the medical, logistical, real estate, chemical, oil & gas, aerospace, finance and other fields, Houston is where it's at. This is why when Houstonians want to take a small vacation, they either go to San Antonio or Austin and the surrounding Hill Country between them. Houston also isn't very attractive but it isn't really the city's fault- due to being close to the Gulf, the weather can be over cast quite a bit and there is rain and correspondingly, many places don't have sidewalks and instead have gullies to help mitigate flooding. The people are amazing however as is the food! I'm a Loan Officer working out of Katy. I was going to ask if you wanted to buy a home but it looks like you got that covered already. If you know anyone who wants to buy or refinance, we have some great programs. Just look up Supreme Lending in Katy, TX and ask to speak to Mark.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Davidson wow that must have been a big change for you moving from CA to Tx! Different cultures altogether. I agree, it’s very business oriented and that’s why it’s such a cool place to live because it has so many job opportunities. Thats what I love about Texas, all of the cities are so different from one another. I plan I explore more of Texas this year for sure. Okay awesome, I’ll definitely recommend you to some friends :)

We just moved to Houston from Rochester, NY last week! We like it a lot so far except the traffic 😳

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Rebekah Hilfiger that’s awesome!! Hope you are settling well! I know, the traffic is bad but you do get used to it!!

Welcome to Houston! Edited to say: Check out “ Tiny’s Milk and Cookies” and , Tiny’s #5 and the Galleria. ( milk and cookies is very Instagramable )

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Michelle Marie thank you! Ooo haven’t tried that but sounds amazing. Will definitely check it out!

The stars at night are big and bright ...

@robertmartinez3268

4 жыл бұрын

Deep in the heart of Texas!!! :)

I would have liked much more input on what exactly you liked about Houston. The food? Weather? Museums? Friendliness? Traffic lol? Also, what do you dislike?

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

David Pallante i May have rushed the video a little bit so maybe I can do a follow up at some point this year! But I love the food! It’s definitely one of my favorite things about living here. Weather I struggle with a bit when it’s like 100 degrees but for the most part I like it. The museums are awesome! Feel like I have so much more to explore in that area. I love how friendly everyone is, it makes a huge change from how some people are in London! Traffic I don’t like lol I also don’t like how I see a lot of drivers texting while driving but I don’t think that’s just a Houston thing. There honestly isn’t much that I dislike!

Glad you are here Ashley. A WARM WELCOME to YOU! Americans really like Brits. I hope you have a wonderful life here...your Family too!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Bondar thank you so much! We have met some lovely Americans and some of which will be lifelong friends! Appreciate your comment :)

Welcome to H-Town!

If you want a taste of home, visit British Isles over by Rice. I go there for shaving supplies but they have all sorts of candies and such. Plus the lady that works there is awesome.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Dick Sledge yes we’ve been there and it’s great! They have also just opened another british store in Katy and it’s pretty good! Just quite expensive!

@cavlizzy

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 Check out The Red Lion British Pub on Shepherd Dr. (near Kirby Dr) They have cheap large pints of beer, HUGE beer menu on tap and some good British food!! (fish/chips, shepherds pie, Bangers & Mash, etc..) It is a very popular place so go a bit early OR during the weekday if possible. Parking is a bit limited due to the area. One of my fave places for a chill girls night out or date night! (Also my young girls love the fish and/or chicken skewers there.)

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Laurie Lane yes we’ve been there and really like it!! The food is great. Baker Street in cinco ranch is really good too. They also have a woodlands location too!

@cavlizzy

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 wow.. that is amazing you have been to The Red Lion!! Glad you liked it!

What do you like most about Houston? Favorite restaurants you have visited? Museums? Art Galleries? Murals? Sporting events? Local and State parks? Have you traveled to central Texas yet? Experienced Austin or San Antonio? Gone Tubing on the Frio or the Guadalupe river? Or swimming in any of our natural springs? Visited a Buckys? Tried Tex-Mex? BBQ? Crawfish? Or our famous Texas Sheet Cake? Have you seen the famous “be someone” Sign? Seen/visited Lakewood Church? Experienced Montrose? Or any of our music festivals or food festivals? We even have a Bluebonnet Festival. Visited Galveston yet? Moody Gardens? Kemah Boardwalk? Or Space Center Houston? Aka: NASA? Discovery Green? the Zoo? (Hint: we tend to go on a lot of field trips here as children in School) Hermann Park? Buffalo Bayou? The Galleria Mall? Miller Outdoor theatre? The Hobby center? The Williams Tower Waterwall? The Cockrell butterfly center? SplashTown? San Jacinto Monument and Battle ship? Lake Houston? Or even (No Joke) Old MacDonald’s Farm? Welcome to Texas and enjoy the cooking.

I live 40 mins west of Houston out in Katy. This video popped up on my recommend for you. I’m glad it did! Welcome to Texas! If we ever cross paths that would be awesome!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Rebecca George thanks so much! I actually live in Katy

@rsr3245

4 жыл бұрын

Lol Katy is Houston. Just like Spring, Bellaire, Woodlands, Baytown, San jacinto, and Pasadena. I'm sure there are other areas I forgot to mention.

@mobil442

4 жыл бұрын

When I lived in Spring Branch (1955-1966), Katy was one fairly small grain elevator way out in the country with "Katy" written on it. When I went through there in 2017 I couldn't believe how much Houston had grown in that direction.

I permanently moved to Houston in 1972. I've been very fortunate and have done a lot of traveling. When people ask me about Houston, I always tell them if your looking for New York, LA, etc., you're going to be disappointed.

@balancedactguy

4 жыл бұрын

Living in Houston one should be HAPPY they don't see NYC or LA!

Again, welcome to Houston. Just keep up with the, ever changing weather and you'll be fine 😉

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

caramelhoney29 thank you! Yep, it definitely can’t make its mind up haha

Welcome to Texas

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Kenneth Weast thank you!

Sorry, I'm so late in checking in on your video. Welcome to Houston! You live in a city that has the second-largest theater district (2nd only to New York City) in the nation, with ALL major full-time theater companies, Houston Grand Opera, Houston Ballet, Theater Under the Stars, Alley Theater, Houston Symphony, Houston Society for the Performing Arts, as well as several smaller theater companies scattered about the city. Houston's nightlife is quite busy. We also have all the major sports franchises, the Astros, the Texans, the Rockets, and the Dynamo. Our museum district is world-class, with all our major museums easily within walking distance of each other, and located near Hermann Park. Be sure to check out the Houston Children's Museum. You'll get caught up playing with the displays right along with your "little one". We have a plethora of institutions of higher learning, the most prominent are Rice University, the University of Houston, Houston Baptist, St. Thomas, San Jacinto College, Houston Community College, and over fifty more. Houston is the home of the world's largest medical center which employs 100,000 full-time workers in all professions and is home to the Texas Heart Institute, Texas Children's Hospital, and the world-renowned M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The Texas Medical Center is also "ground zero" to the biomedical industry. Houston is America's #1 city for "Green Architecture" and park space. Our Memorial Park is two and a half times larger than New York's Central Park and is located close to Houston's new Buffalo Bayou Park. The Houston Zoo in Hermann Park is a world-class facility that is also instrumental in the preservation of endangered species and the protection of at-risk species. Houston is physically huge. Houston's total metro area makes us the largest city in the Western Hemisphere, yet with only 6.2 million people. We have room, here! The entire city of New York can easily fit inside our inner loop. And, with six "city centers" and skylines, not everyone is piled on top of each other at the same time. To top everything off, Houston is America's most diverse city. It wasn't planned that way. It happened honestly. Houston has always been a place of great opportunity. People from all over the world came here to work, start businesses, and raise families. After we all got here, we realized that we really like each other! WELCOME TO HOUSTON! I came here in 1968 from Cleveland, Ohio. I raised five kids here, and I feel so blessed that my life turned out the way it did. Enjoy yourselves!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

robertwbingo thanks so much for the message! Yes, that surprised me when I moved here just how big the theater district is. I’m still yet to go but it’s on my plans for this year. We love the museum district and the zoo, and the kids especially love the children’s museum. I’ve been to see the astros and the rockets! We really do enjoy it here! Thanks for all the info :)

Much more freedom in Texas than New York and California. Also, no sales tax!

@echo5226

4 жыл бұрын

No sales tax? You mean state tax. We have sales tax.

@whechi

4 жыл бұрын

Ummmmmmm we have sales tax lol

@richardlahan7068

4 жыл бұрын

@@echo5226 Sorry. I misspoke.

@waffles824

4 жыл бұрын

no state tax true...but we have the 7th highest property taxes in the country....ur only fooling yourself thinking the state tax thing is that important. oh also the well above average insurance cost....they get ur money...just in a sneaky way

@arielselenaruiz212

4 жыл бұрын

Hector Ayala completely agree. Our property taxes in Ca were drastically less expensive as well as our health insurance. Not everything is cheaper in TX, but still liking it here. Every place has its good and it’s bad.

Welcome to houston !!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Serrano117 thank you!!

Welcome to my home town - born and raised here :) a GOOD GPS will be handy for getting around and be sure to check out the parks :)

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Coleman thank you!

@starpoint2112

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 also, avoid the 610 loop over near the Galleria from 1:30 - 2 pm to about 6 pm.. traffic is horrible!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Jeff Coleman we used to live in the galleria and I do not miss that traffic one bit!

@starpoint2112

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 I think the level of traffic over there qualifies as "cruel and inhumane torture" under the Geneva convention part for treating prisoners.

We live in Houston, and would love to see videos of fun places that you like to take your kids.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Brea and cece's toy review I’ll try and do a video about it! :)

Ashley just found your video. I'm from they Katy area Welcome to Texas. Your baby is adorable. I thought you might try Maybe some other towns or the different foods (BB-Q) and tell the folks back home what you think of the Lone Star State. I bet the biggest shock was the weather. anyway glad to have you here and hope you enjoy your stay

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

kevin terrell hi Kevin! Thanks so much! That’s a good idea. I do love the bbq here and am always open to trying new things! Yes the weather was a big shock but feel acclimatized now. Thanks so much!

@kevinterrell47

4 жыл бұрын

I am sure you edited the video before you put it out, the reaction of your daughter when you held her up and said "say Hi" her expression was priceless. I'm sure your family and friends misses you guys very much so these videos your doing will help with that. Texas is a big state many little towns and areas to show them back home what its all about. Blessings to you and your family

Have you been to The Richmond Arms Pub? I have been there many times and a big hangout for the Brits that I know.

Interesting to hear your perspective on present-day Houston. I lived there from 1955 - 1966 (first grade through junior year of high school) in the Spring Branch area which was at the western edge of the city at the time. I have been back a few times over the years, most recently in 2017. Amazing traffic jams these days by comparison. I've lived in Idaho and Utah since 1977 and like those areas better. Mountains and far fewer people.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

mobil442 I bet it’s changed a bunch since you lived here! I’d love to visit those places, especially for the mountains!

@mobil442

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 It surely has. It actually changed a lot during the time I lived there. A huge change was related to the arrival of major NASA facilities in the early 60s. Lots of people came in from more northern states, transforming Houston from the overgrown cow town it was in many ways into the more cosmopolitan place it is now.

💕 lots of love from south Florida xoxoxo

I was born and raised in California. Moved to Houston at 20 been here for 3 years. I just want to go back to Cali so bad. So much better over there. Just wish it wasn’t so expensive :( the beach water is super brown in Houston.. ugh

@JamesWilliams-iv3ef

4 жыл бұрын

I'm from Los angeles and I love it here to each his own

@arielselenaruiz212

4 жыл бұрын

Same. I miss Cali a lot of days. And I think of moving back but my husband got a good job out here so I’m trying to give it a chance. Every place has its good and bad, not everything is better in TX just cause it’s cheaper that’s just my opinion. Hang in there ❤️🙏🏼

You made the right choice moving to Texas rather then New York or California.. do yourself a favor and stay in the south. I’m not a Texan myself but I have spent a good deal of time in all those states and Texas is the best. Better people for sure

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

George Vangordon jr yes I agree, the people are much nicer down south!

@balancedactguy

4 жыл бұрын

@@homeatclementine2547 You won't have dreadful Northern Winters to contend with either!! Hopefully though the recent tremendous Flooding in Houston did not affect you. I'm sure you have noticed the CRAZY Rainfalls you can have in Houston. Makes "rainy" England seem just a bit damp by comparison!! LOL!

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Bondar that’s true! We weren’t affected thankfully, neither were we in Harvey but you are right about England looking damp compared to Houston rain haha!

New to Houston, moved from another state but lived all over the world. It’s a huge shock. Would love to connect.

@homeatclementine2547

4 жыл бұрын

Valerie Buck yes it’s definitely a bit change! But awesome that you have travelled!!