A US tourist in UK shared his thoughts on various cities - and he's absolutely smitten with one northern city that he has praised for cheap pints, kind locals and architecture08:33, 03 Jun 2026An American visitor to Leeds couldn't contain his astonishment at the city, joking that "people up north are a different breed," and he's completely taken with them. But what left him so impressed about the place?‌TikToker @kjordyyy, who describes himself as "A Meer yank amongst Brits," revealed he was discovering Leeds. "And this place has to be one of the most chillest places I've ever been to in the UK so far," he gushed.‌Kjordy filmed the urban landscape, saying: "You can't tell me this isn't peaceful," highlighting its tranquil atmosphere in contrast to other hectic cities. He then addressed the local accent, calling it one of the most "unique accents" he's come across, noting: "It's definitely northern".‌Exploring the dialect further, he recalled: "I was talking to this guy, his name was Joe, he was like 'my names J-err,' like the o's like err's. It was interesting to say the least".Content cannot be displayed without consentKjordy noticed that "everyone's just chilling, everyone's relaxing, minding their own business. Not a care in the world bro". He drew comparisons between Leeds and London, appreciating the easygoing atmosphere of the northern city.‌He praised the period architecture and the charming narrow streets he wandered along."Kinda random, but I heard someone go up to another guy and say 'giz a butty'. Apparently that's local lingo here in Leeds for asking for a sandwich," he explained.He went on to describe the people of Leeds as "so kind," given he was "up north," and even praised "how cheap it is" revealing he managed to pick up a pint of beer for just £3.63. "£3 for a pint is insane," he marvelled.‌Kjordy expressed his amazement at discovering a meal for only £8, which left him genuinely impressed.Concluding his video, Kjordy declared: "All in all, Leeds is a sick city, awesome people, good food and cool architecture. I give it a solid 8/10, and I'll probably rank it UK's fourth best city so far".In the comments section, one viewer gushed: "Leeds is an absolutely elite city and gets far too much hate".‌Another offered a slightly contrasting view: "It's an elite city, good for shopping but there are lots of rude people in Leeds unfortunately which makes it bad vibes".Leaping to the city's defence, someone hit back: "There's rude people everywhere. Where have you been and there's no rude people?"A proud resident said: "My beautiful glorious Leeds, I love you Yorkshire," demonstrating the deep affection locals have for their city.Article continues belowOne woman amusingly shared her sense of pride: "The pride I get when I hear someone talking about Leeds, as though I'm the only person that's ever been born here".