British expat in Australia shares four things she misses about UK

Expat Jordan Grace recently visited the UK and shared a short video about the things she can do in the UK that she misses or that can't do living in Australia

Brits have long been swapping the dreary UK weather for Australia's sunny climate, with more than 1.1 million of them residing in Australia as of June 2023, according to the Australian Government. In addition, a record-breaking 50,000 Brits landed in Australia on working holiday visas in 2024 from over 200,000 hopeful applicants.

Despite the higher living costs, many are lured by the prospect of better salaries and perks, including sunnier skies and improved work-life balance. Yet, despite the long list advantages, some expats have revealed what they miss about the UK, from overlooked habits to simple pleasures they can't find Down Under.

Jordan Grace, a British expat in Australia, recently shared her experiences during a trip back to the UK, highlighting four activities she relished being able to do again.

"Here are four things I can do in England that I can't do in Australia," she said in her TikTok video. Topping her list was the difference in speed limits, particularly on motorways.

"Number one is speed," she explained. "I'm not advocating for speeding, okay? But like the fastest speed limit in Australia is like 110km, that's barely 65 miles an hour. And our highways are a minimum of 70 miles an hour.

"I say minimum because when you're in the fast lane, it's just so normal to go faster to overtake the middle lane, but I don't think that's really done in Australia, like you get penalised if you did."

While it's true that most motorways in Australia have a speed limit of 110km per hour, which equates to about 68 miles per hour, certain motorways boast a limit of 130km per hour, roughly 81 miles per hour, as stated by the Australian government's website.

Next, Jen highlighted how walkable the UK is – and she also expressed delight at the simple pleasure of having a proper cup of tea.

"Number two, walk to the shops. I just walked to the shops to get myself some milk so I can make a, number three, blinding cup of tea. Oh, it was so good. Had a builder's tea, it's great."

Concluding her list, she enthusiastically spoke about reuniting with a beloved roast dinner component.

"Number four is the Yorkshire pudding. No, it is not sweet, it is savoury and it is mine," she quipped light-heartedly.

Finishing off her video, Jordan gleefully bit into a Yorkshire pudding, resonating with many who've spent time overseas.

Commenting on the clip, one viewer said: "Too real about the tea! Tea in Australia just doesn't cut it!".

Another person shared: "I make a delish Yorkshire pudding here at home in Brisbane .. they are one of the few recipes I missed from Sunday roast lunch (and pigs in blankets) when I'd visit my Aunty and Grandparents in England."

A third person chimed in: "You can add 'buy a decent curry' to the list!" Meanwhile, a fourth individual commented: "Speed limits in Australia are a joke."