[Paul K]

Spent the first 23 years of my life there (39 now).

Great place to visit. Especially the English Lake District & Scottish Highlands.

Avoid Liverpool at all costs (damn Scousers will steal your stuff).

Biggest reason for the haphazard roads & lack of grid iron system is that the UK evolved before the motor vehicle- whereas the US evolved with it. Plus, may cities used to be walled (to keep invaders out) so they were 'round'.

FWIW, The United Kingdom is a combination of countries (as was previously mentioned) those being England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the big island, consisting of England, Scotland & Wales.

If you are planning a trip over there, PM one of us Brits first. We're here to help!

Cheers,

Paul.