I’m an American and have been to London more than 50 times. Each time I go I always find something new and interesting that I haven’t visited before. A great city!
I’m in my 50’s,and have lived on the outskirts of London all my life. Even now most times we go in, we stumble across areas we’ve never seen before. It’s such a visual assault with the old and new architecture, with so many buildings lost in the war. I feel very lucky to have it as my home town.
I’m from Latvia but I’ve been living in England for nearly 20 years now. London and England always had attracted me long before I moved here. So much to see and do here. And not only London. London is just a tiny part of what’s great about England. I hope you get to see more of it. I’ve traveled extensively around England and Wales and there’s still plenty to explore.
@@andrewfairbrother259 Thanks, Andrew. I think if more people could accept and tolerate that there are different ways of life and there’s no need to hate the others just because of differences, then it would be so much better. One of the UK’s biggest attractions for me personally was and is its diversity. I just find it so interesting. You can be anyone from anywhere here and feel accepted. Britain had become so powerful and influential only because it exposed itself and learnt from many different cultures around the world. Tolerance from all sides is the key. But people are designed to always look for problems 😀 There’s no place for hate.
@@ines_ukI agree. Bigotry can be in different forms, it can be the hate-fuelled racism, or it can be from self-righteous, didactic types telling you the ‘right way’ to think. I think, here in the UK, we’ve never particularly subscribed to a popular version of either. We still remain one of the few European countries who haven’t lived under a dictatorship in modern times, and we remain a staunch liberal democracy. There are no real extremes of anything, politics, or religion (the latter more in England and Wales. NI and parts of Scotland have suffered the scourge of sectarianism) But, on the whole, it’s a great place to live and be free. I’m glad you like it here. There are still, unfortunately, a few immigrant communities who would rather we subscribe to their worldview and religious dogma, but it would never happen, despite the fear mongers, but we’ve never let it happen before. We have our flaws, but we love our liberal freedoms.
@@andrewfairbrother259 True. There is no perfect place and never will be. I think some people forget to be thankful for what they have and focus only on the negatives. There will be problems anywhere they’d go. It’s an eternal struggle then. Britain is one of the most, if not the most tolerant country in Europe. I think that’s a good reason to be happy about.
@@ThisIsVladG , Excellent video well done , to get your brain more overloaded but then it maybe like adding some needed pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. The boroughs that you visited were at one time a village or town until ( except the City of London which is the old Roman City ) London expanded so taking over the area because it's cheaper to run two places together than two separate places !!!! All the boroughs names mean something in Anglo Saxon / Viking / french or German etc . The same goes for the street names they also have a meaning . This is the same for all over the UK . The town of Stafford means a Ford crossing for a river but you may need a staff to cross the river and Brewery Street means a street were the brewery is . By at the end of a towns name means farm in the Viking language ( Derby , Selby )
How refreshing to see/hear an American accent NOT accompanied by the words "fish n chips" - "Big Ben" - "Harrods" - "Tower Bridge". Lovely to hear someone who truly understands the benefits of travel, museums and the power of books. Thank you.
Really nice to see a guy who uses his travels like people think they do, to broaden the mind. I'm glad London did this for you, I think that coming to London last was a good idea. It can be a bit overwhelming in its variance but it is certainly a good cap on a European adventure. I do hope that next time you are here you come and see rural Britain, it is a lot more relaxing but just as varied and inspiring in its scope.
But also, even the more specialist or niche museums which DO charge, are still cost so much LESS than those in America! But having said that, many of the smaller museums are still FREE, although they may have odd opening hours or only open on certain days of the week. Just a few suggestions in London: The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret, The Welcome Foundation, The Museum of Childhood, The Foundling Museum, Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities... and many more.
@@StewedFishProductions Won't be able to locate the Museum of Childhood any more as it's been rebranded as YVA - Young V&A! Coming next year there will also be V&A East and V&A Storehouse (including the David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts) in Stratford East! 😊
@@littlesparrowwitch Thanks for the update, the last time I visited it was still the Museum of Childhood. I did know that they had a lot of renovation work undertaken, but just haven't had an opportunity to visit yet.
I thoroughly enjoyed your video and thought about our wonderful London, I live in the quiet, rural South West of England and love to travel up to the city a couple times of the year to experience that sensory overload London gives you. One of my favourite things is to wander the streets and look at the architecture and just think about the people who have done the same over the centuries! Hope you come back to the U.K. and are able to travel around the different countries, I would be fascinated to hear your thoughts about this beautiful island!
The best type of vlog, and a very rare way to vlog. Most vlogs nowadays just consist of people filming their day with just small talk scattered throughout which is a shame. It’s always great to see someone stop, take it in and then record your thoughts especially in a city like London which as you said can be information overload, it is fourth in the world when it comes to which city has the most museums, many that are free also.
@@Jos-z5v Thank you 🙏🏼 It’s hard to slow down in such a fast-paced cities, but I try to use these videos to ground myself and document thoughts that might be encourage personal reflection for others
Only if interested in art, design and performance. You cannot make such a subjective comparison and be rational. They're all different and all serve different purposes. It takes all sorts to make a world.
I was born and raised in London and I haven’t visited half the places you have in a very long time. You’ve presented this in such a lovely informative way, that it’s motivated me to visit these places again.
Many years ago I bought my father a metal detector for Christmas. This led him to join a metal detecting club on the south coast of England. Over a period of 10 years he found many items in farmer's fields such as medieval coins, farming implements, belt buckles, musket shot and bullets, badges, rings etc. His best find was an Iron Age brooch from the 2nd or 3rd century AD, I forget exactly when. It was used to fasten a cape around the shoulders. It was sent to the British Museum for identification and I think it remains in their storage collection. A reminder that these ancient objects now in glass cabinets were once lying in the dirt being dug up with a shovel.
Great Video and I have Subscribed, as a 70-year-old Londoner blessed with being born in 1954 in this wonderfully stimulating and vibrant City with its 32 Boroughs and 100,000 Official "Places Of Interest".No one will ever see it all in one lifetime and I have tried to visit all its 60,000 different streets and failed, miserably:) My first 29 years were spent being raised just 2 miles from Central London on the South-East side. In 1983, and, then, I made an inspired move, just 11 miles away, to this house, where I have lived for the last 41 years. This means I can "use" London in one direction ,while living in the safety of The Outer London Suburbs but yesterday I was in the heart of West Sussex on The South Downs in East Sussex for an 8-mile hilly walk.
I once watched a video about London and someone from America made a comment about the lack of trees so I made the point that there are actually more trees in London than people!
Roughly 47% of Greater London is 'green'; 33% of London is natural habitats within open space according to surveyed habitat information and an additional 14% is estimated to be vegetated private, domestic garden land. This includes all'water areas' E.G. Canals, ponds/lakes and rivers.
It's the museum I've visited most of all, it really is fascinating. The Natural History Museum also happens to be one of my favourite buildings - the exterior is more grandiose than Buckingham Palace!
@@paullewis2413 as a 70-year-old Londoner blessed with being born in 1954 in this wonderfully stimulating and vibrant City with its 32 Boroughs and 100,000 Official "Places Of Interest".No one will ever see it all in one lifetime and I have tried to visit all its 60,000 different streets and failed, miserably:) My first 29 years were spent being raised just 2 miles from Central London on the South-East side. In 1983, and, then, I made an inspired move, just 11 miles away, to this house, where I have lived for the last 41 years. This means I can "use" London in one direction ,while living in the safety of The Outer London Suburbs but yesterday I was in the heart of West Sussex on The South Downs in East Sussex for an 8-mile hilly walk.
Thanks,My Friend. I have had 70 wonderfully stimulating years living here, so far, the first. 29 years in the heart of S E London just 2 miles from Central and The City of London and then in 1983 moving just 11 miles to the very edge of S E London and Kent in 1983. Good Luck.
A great blog. It is refreshing to hear from someone of good intelligence and philosophical views. I lived in London for nearly 30yrs and now am back in Cornwall. A lot quieter here!
Extremely eloquent, thoughtful, insightful and above all highly interesting take on our capital city, and so beautifully filmed. I would imagine your channel will explode as you make more content - you certainly deserve it. You have a new subscriber from the UK and I can't wait to see your perspective on other countries. A complete breath of fresh air in the travel vlogging world, congratulations, really well done!
2nd that isn't he just, not the usual superficial travel vlog vid & can't remember anyone else visiting the amazing museums there maybe one. Next time needs to see the science museum which is amazing although I was just 10 when I went but I hear it's even better now.
So many of us Brits basking in your praise! I’ve lived in London since 1987. Next year I’ll get free public transport in central London, fully intend to spend more time in the galleries and museums 🇬🇧
You managed to draw me in within a few seconds and I ended up watching the entire video! I'm British and I lived in London for 23 years. I loved your appreciation of it. Liked and subscribed.
Love how gorgeous you make London look. I'm having fun spotting familiar areas like bits of Holland Park, Westminster, Mayfair and Spitalfields etc. Those of us who live here can take it for granted.
It's no coincidence that many people comment on there being alot of similarities between London and New York in terms of the 'vibrancy'. They are like 'twin' cities. London has more in common with New York, than it does with Paris. Both (London and NY) have this high-paced energy about them, with so many sounds, smells, colours, and people everywhere. Even other large European cities such as Paris, Rome, and Madrid aren't really like this - this intense. This constant barrage of the senses.... with lots of noise pollution, and impatient people trying to get somewhere.
It was great to see your appreciation for London's fine museums, but when you were visiting the Natural History Museum you were also literally a stone's throw from two more great museums - the Victoria and Albert Museum and The Science Museum. When you return, it'll be worth checking out those two if you can. Then there are the great art museums, the Imperial War Museum, the National Maritime Museum....London just A LOT of stuff to see. Then there are the beautiful parks, Richmond, Kew Gardens etc. And yeah, Indian food in London is just great! We're kinda spoiled and take it so much for granted that we live in this great city. It takes the perspective of a visitor to make you really appreciate it, so...cheers for that!
Also other places outside London needs min 1 month! I'm sure please love the Roman baths in Bath, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland soo much to see, can't be rushed.
Thanks for a great vlog. You really gave a wonderful visual and descriptive taste of London with its diversity, energy, opulence and yes, sensory overload. Although I don't really experience it as a sensory overload. For me it's like a feast for the senses, from stunning architecture spanning over one thousand years, to beautiful and huge city parks along with culture, history, art and such a variety of different vibes and the amazing variety of food itself from across the globe. It truly is a melting pot of civilisation. I absolutely loved the style of your video with your wistful, thoughtful reflections and excellent video editing. Thank you for sharing your appreciation of our capital city. It's a place that I never tire of and always find uplifting.
This is an amazing film. Mostly because I found it fascinating to just hear you speaking. It's always nice to hear an outsider's view of your homeland but this was much more than that. There was just so much food for thought in general. I love London. It's a bit overwhelming and after a while I need to get back to my home in the north east of England. You should hear the way WE speak if you want more experiences UK accents. I'm looking forward to going and watching your video about Finland. I've been there eight times so you can say I'm a fan.
My grandparents and my aunt Juanita was born there. I'm 61 yrs old and never got to visit England. I know I'm missing a lot like my heritage. I'm multi skilled worker from MiG welder machine operator to cook. If I could get a work visa I would be set. Glad you love jolly Old England. Cheers to you and All !! James Evans.
This is the best ‘American in the UK’ video I have seen by miles, it should have a million views. If only all tourists were as thoughtful and considered as you.
I gave up on London after do a 10-year stint and moved progressively further away, Hants, N Devon, Cumbria. But a bit of me sighs whenever I watch London vids and I remember the good times I had there, in among its infinite extent. Everywhere else seems so dinky, so far from the meat and potatoes of power and influence in comparison. And I had nothing to do with power or influence.
Glad you had a fabulous time in my city. It is a fabulous city and sometimes those of us who live here don't appreciate it as much as we could. Glad to see your views and hear your thoughts.
@theukyankee I lived in London till I was 30. I loved it but never appreciated it. I have been in Miami for 47 years and can’t leave now. I would love to go back to London, I could live with my cousin, rent free but I know I would be miserable because I cannot stand cold anymore. I never owned an overcoat when I lived in London. I know it sounds ridiculous but I know I couldn’t adapt back to cold weather like I adapted to sub tropical weather at 30. I will always be English , more specifically a Londoner , even though I have only been back twice in 47 years. I also don’t like to travel. I am American now but I will never not be English and I think that applies to any immigrant who leaves after their formative years.
Wow, not sure how long you were in London for but you covered a lot, it's an amazing but sometimes overwhelming city. Good to see the Design Museum, which I love. As someone who's lived life without too much focus (I'm 62), you held mine. What an insightful man.
A thoughtful, if a little over-thought, vid. Very decent indeed. Nice to see an appreciation of what was my home for 45 years that went more than the usual skin deep.
This was really fascinating to watch you 'contemplate' your way around London, and so eloquently. A really different take on the usual travelogue. Fully agree with all your thoughts about the overabundance of information now and yet how much more important the primary sources feel for helping us better understand the world and our trajectory to now. I worked in an archive for many years and came to deeply appreciate the physical objects that our ancestors have left us, the means they recorded their experience of the world and collated information. You feel a connection to the items and the information and learn so much more than just reading a transcript on a phone screen, without the objects and all the surrounding context. Museums, galleries, archives are arguably more vital to us now than ever...there are parts about how they've been formed which are problematic, but we have to protect and promote their contents at all costs, wherever they sit.
I lived in London for 8 years and would proactively go out and try and see as much as I could most weekends. I still feel I haven’t scratched the surface. There is so much going on that I have never seen in any other city in the world and that includes NYC. Good video!
This vlog stands out in all respects : the intelligent and informative narrative, the beautiful compilation of video sequences and the sense that I have seen a superior piece of work that is truly memorable. Thank you! Sheffield South Yorkshire.
Your perspective on London is interesting and informative. I'm a Brit and I've lived and worked in London, but haven't seen but a fraction of the places you've taken us to in this excellent video. I agree that London is an amazing and vibrant city, and it includes some wonderful green spaces, such as Hyde Park, St James's Park, Green Park and so on. Anyway, I hope you got home OK and that you will find another opportunity to return to London.
I know loads of people probably say this, but London stands on its own and doesn't reflect what England is like at all. If you ever have the chance, and are genuinely interested in British culture, then please do come and explore the North of England, the fishing villages and golden sandy beaches of Cornwall, the Scottish Highlands, Wales, the cotswolds, the Norfolk broads, the lake and peak district and vibrant cities like Manchester, Bristol, York, Liverpool, Belfast...and these are just some of the amazing places that the country has to offer!
I'm a Londoner but I love travelling around the UK, Cornwall and the Peak District are my favourites. I think what gets my goat is others around the UK feel the need to put London down when commenting on these type of videos. However, you can't say that it doesn't reflect England - it's a big city, that's what they are like around the world.
Not sure why this vlog was recommended by YT but I lived in London for 19 years and lived to many cities or countries around the globe but I fell in love here in London, yes it’s expensive but there is something about this country. Lovely accent and you looks so great in the video🙏🏻🤗
The Design Museum is one of my favourite places in London. It used to be the Commonwealth Institute, showcasing the history and cultures of the countries in the British Commonwealth. We used to do school trips there when I was a kid. I was always impressed by the architecture which seemed incredibly futuristic to me through my child’s eyes.
Many British people carp about tourists who 'only' visit London and proclaim that London is not representative of the UK as a whole. But, the wonders of the world can be found there, on display, and for free. It is a remarkable city, where you can visit the world in a week... if you have the stamina. You visited the city and not just the landmarks. It's a good place to start. Nicely done. Cities are not really my thing any more. They used to be. Now, I am more into hiking, canoeing, cycling, climbing mountains and disappearing. But, my backpack has to be lighter; portaging is more exhausting; an e-bike is on the cards and the hiking poles, in-Reach and early starts are a must. What a fool I was to waste my youth visiting so many cities!
As someone who’s lived in Camden all their life, I would not describe London as an English city, really. It’s more of an international city. A mesh of so many peoples and cultures put into one place, maybe only NYC or Singapore compares.
I listened to about 5 seconds of your video and am instantly charmed by your intelligence and insight. Bravo! Subbed and looking forward to watching more.
you are right. many youtubers who do travel ignore the British museum. it is the bomb. the exhibit room at the British library is also a wonder. both the BM and BL have really good online presences for those who want to visit from home. one things that blew me away after doing museums on the continent is that these, and other British museums are FREE.
Hi Vlad, great video ! I really liked how you put things into perspective and also the conclusions you drew from your journey. I wish there were more young people like yourself ! Cheers !
You are right about sensory overload in London. I feel it whenever I go, which isn' t very often ( I live in the Midlands) I love London but it is so very different to the rest of the country but please consider visiting other parts of the country if you come again. Very thoughtful video.
It's nice to see outside perspectives of the place where you live. I also liked hearing about your experiences through the lens of your academic background.
This is my first time watching one of your videos. I really appreciate how you emphasize enjoying and appreciating each moment. Your introspection is a great quality and makes you unique. Thank you for sharing your travel experience and perspective!
I just found your videos today and I’m finding your forthright monologues while walking around so soothing for some reason lol, glad to see u had a fab time here in the UK 😉
I really like your attitude towards travel, making experiences and being open to other cultures. If only more people were like that, and more people had the means for that kind of travel. We would have less of today's political problems in the world.
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Blimey you saw a lot on your visit! I am exhausted just from watching your video. You deserve a rest, mate! :) You have a very charming polite and positive approach to life. I hope you remain that way. 😊👍
What an interesting video! So different to most of the other travel vlogs we see. Really enjoyed your take on London and how you view things from a different perspective. Well done! Hope to see more from you in the future. 👌
Boy, Camden Market looks so... CLEAN these days.. I think it's lost something from losing it's roughness... Old Spitalfields!! Hah, we had to almost climb over the gates about 20 years ago, before it took on the shiny appearance. Another place that has lost a certain something from being polished up...
Camden market is basically an outdoor shopping centre now. Most stall’s sells the same “made in China” shirts. No bargaining like you would think in a market. The food section is good though, a bit pricey
@@botticellirejectbotticelli2668Nah I’ve been going to Borough for 20 years - it’s still amazing. It’s one of the few tourist traps that I would bother with. You can get food there that you’ll struggle with anywhere else. I am a massive food tosser though.
There are many video clips online featuring American tourists in our country, and quite honestly as a group they appear to be VERY ignorant when it comes to other countries, their history and where, exactly, they are geographically. This presenter has come as a very welcome surprise......thank you for sharing your experience with us........and do come back and see the rest of the UK, it's a small country but it has SO much to offer!
What a wonderful video ❤😊🎉, and London is fabulous. Next time visit the Victoria and Albert museum. It would be perfect for you because of your interest in marketing. Good luck with all your plans.
As a Londoner, I will say this is a great video. Of course I love how positive your were about my hometown! Doesn't always happen! But primarily it's great because of the lessons and reflections that you took from your visit about things a lot more profound and important than London itself; lessons that aren't unique to what you can see in London. But I like what you focus on.
If you enjoy the river, take a boat from Westminster, to Kew, Richmond or Hampton Court. Kew Gardens have acres of flowers and gardens and is nice in spring. Richmond park is huge and has wild deer. Hampton Court is where Henry VIII lived and has a maze and acres of grounds. You can continue walking along the Thames past pubs and restaurants in Richmond, to Teddington Lock, where boats are lifted in the Lock to the higher part of the river. It's nice in summer. Don't be tempted to swim in the Thames as its tidal, so the currents are strong and the water can rise quickly.
@@danielblyth2841Grew up next to it, quite near Teddington lock - we used to swim/canoe/sail etc in it all the time, it was fine. At one point fairly recently it was the cleanest river in the world that runs through a major city. (Partly because in the 50s/60s it was an absolute mess, declared biologically dead, so they did a mass clean up. Not sure the state now , given the fact the water companies are doing their disgusting best to resurrect waterborne diseases en masse.
Excellent Vlog, refreshing to hear a thought provoking view of London and on another level the future of humanity in the age of 10 second information segments! I’ve lived and worked in London and I feel the best way of thinking about the areas are that all the districts were once separate villages that got blended together with the expansion of the city. You pointed out some museums that I will have to check out next time I visit.
It always amuses me the lovely way that Americans say, 'London, England' as though there are hundreds of Londons out there waiting to be discovered. Cracks me up every time.
He should do what Himmy Tarbuck did when he forgot Cilla Black's name when introducing her at The London Palladium. He said, "Here is a Lady who needs no introduction!". She thanked him later for that lovely intro. lol
I have seen a lot of vlogs about my home town, but I am impressed with your commentary. I love that you visited a lot of museums and enjoyed the diverse food, amongst other things.
@@gibguy5705 Thank you for sharing this feedback, it means a lot 🤝🏼 Trying my best to share my thoughts authentically in hopes of encouraging reflection for others
@@ThisIsVladG Great Vlog and I have Subscribed as a 70-year-old Londoner blessed with being born in 1954 in this wonderfully stimulating and vibrant City with its 32 Boroughs and 100,000 Official "Places Of Interest".No one will ever see it all in one lifetime and I have tried to visit all its 60,000 different streets and failed, miserably:) My first 29 years were spent being raised just 2 miles from Central London on the South-East side. In 1983, and, then, I made an inspired move, just 11 miles away, to this house, where I have lived for the last 41 years. This means I can "use" London in one direction while living in the safety of The Outer London Suburbs but yesterday I was in the heart of West Sussex on The South Downs in East Sussex for an 8-mile hilly walk.
Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Don’t forget the rest of the UK is somewhat different to the Capital city, so should you return,and I hope you do, try out the more rural parts like the West Country, Cotswolds and so many other parts of England not forgetting Wales, Scotland and Ireland, you’ll find them more typical and of course beautiful.
why wouldn't the capital city of an excess over 10 million people be different? you completely miss the point of what makes Britain so interesting. It is the variety of all the different beautiful parts.
Just a 5 minute walk from Notting Hill is Leinster Gardens where you will find a big beautiful massive faked terrace house at No 23. It is just a frontage to hide a train line that runs underneath 😂. It’s just one of 80,000 odd thousand sometimes quirky things we had to find to on the streets of London to qualify and become a London black taxi driver. Oh and a 15 minute walk from there is London smallest house on Bayswater Road just before Marble Arch. Great vid, London does have thousands of amazing places to see. Edit; There is also another fake house in the Pimlico/Victoria area.
Great video,And a great sense of individual philosophy,When astute as yourself,You can appreciate London and other cities,London is mindblowing for curious intelligent individuals,The Romans called it Londinium,The capital city to an ancient land,It’s good you had no language barriers here,Being a cousin from the USA 🇺🇸,The Museums are great,Great video.
1st time watching great vid with captions of the places, your deep, zen like, insightful with a thirst & love for the world 🌍 may we have more like you 👍😉👍 (life lesson to those who have hate I hope you realise there's a better way like this to live life. Good luck with growing your channel you deserve millions of subs.
I've just subbed. I haven't watched your videos or even seen your channel before; but I found this video to be very easy-going, relaxed and honestly just very well-rounded.
Ah, you're in the UK now! I agree with that you said about information we consume. There's also the importance of telling the difference between the quality of information vs. the quantity (abundance of information), which can be misleading. It's a skill by itself to learn, which comes with time the more we read and experience.
@@ulus2109 My videos are lagging about a month behind so this is from the end of August! Great to see you here, Ulus 🤝🏼 Absolutely agreed - ideally we prioritize learning from primary sources as much as possible, but taking the time to do so isn’t easy. However, studying philosophy can certainly help us see through logical fallacies 🙂
@ThisIsVladG the enlighten British appreciate your visit and candidness, we are a very self-deprecating kingdom but often take an interest in the views of those from other countries to point out the positives [and sometimes negative but we are experts in doing this ourselves]. The UK is not sun drenched and exotic, but it is one of the earthly gardens of Eden rich in culture [good and bad] that is worth preserving. I often felt if a god/deity was to preserve one country/kingdom as a time capsule it would be the UK. Thank-you for this vlog hope to see you come back. Cheerio!
Hi there, just wanted to drop by and say how much we enjoy your smoothly filmed and considered style. Very enjoyable as always, keep them coming, you know they are appreciated. All the best Yvonne and Mike
Your'e a true gentleman and a credit to your nation, We would welcome you back anytime. You mentioned how many parks London has, In fact London has enough trees to be considered as a forest.
Thanks for the blog Fantastic to see London from an American point to view As a Londoner myself I have the luxury of being able to visit galleries and museums and leave once I reach saturation point even if that's just after 30 minutes then go back after a few months I also make a planned visit and rather than wandering I go directly to the Rembrandt section of the National Gallery for example and only do that for the visit Of course as a visitor on a limited time you can't do that but I really sympathised with your sensory overload But well done for seeing so much and filming it as well Really enjoyed it 👍
So refreshing to hear a view of our Capital from a different viewpoint. Your presentation made me realise how fortunate I am to live in Greater London, and how stupid I have been not to experience all that is on my doorstep. Good lucwith your travels , and your future. 👍
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I’m an American and have been to London more than 50 times. Each time I go I always find something new and interesting that I haven’t visited before. A great city!
I’m in my 50’s,and have lived on the outskirts of London all my life. Even now most times we go in, we stumble across areas we’ve never seen before. It’s such a visual assault with the old and new architecture, with so many buildings lost in the war. I feel very lucky to have it as my home town.
Have you been one hour south to Brighton though? It’s called London by the Sea …. A great day trip
Why would you go to LONDONISTAN 💩 🕳 50 times???
@@KNIGHTSTEMPLAR13 You are an idiot.
@@BoninBrighton Yes, I’ve been to Brighton several times. Great place. Love the Royal Pavilion.
I’m from Latvia but I’ve been living in England for nearly 20 years now. London and England always had attracted me long before I moved here. So much to see and do here. And not only London. London is just a tiny part of what’s great about England. I hope you get to see more of it. I’ve traveled extensively around England and Wales and there’s still plenty to explore.
You’re very welcome here. Nice to hear someone, previously an outsider, who loves it here instead of hating our way of life.
@@andrewfairbrother259 Thanks, Andrew. I think if more people could accept and tolerate that there are different ways of life and there’s no need to hate the others just because of differences, then it would be so much better. One of the UK’s biggest attractions for me personally was and is its diversity. I just find it so interesting. You can be anyone from anywhere here and feel accepted. Britain had become so powerful and influential only because it exposed itself and learnt from many different cultures around the world. Tolerance from all sides is the key. But people are designed to always look for problems 😀 There’s no place for hate.
@@ines_ukI agree. Bigotry can be in different forms, it can be the hate-fuelled racism, or it can be from self-righteous, didactic types telling you the ‘right way’ to think. I think, here in the UK, we’ve never particularly subscribed to a popular version of either. We still remain one of the few European countries who haven’t lived under a dictatorship in modern times, and we remain a staunch liberal democracy. There are no real extremes of anything, politics, or religion (the latter more in England and Wales. NI and parts of Scotland have suffered the scourge of sectarianism) But, on the whole, it’s a great place to live and be free. I’m glad you like it here. There are still, unfortunately, a few immigrant communities who would rather we subscribe to their worldview and religious dogma, but it would never happen, despite the fear mongers, but we’ve never let it happen before. We have our flaws, but we love our liberal freedoms.
@@andrewfairbrother259 True. There is no perfect place and never will be. I think some people forget to be thankful for what they have and focus only on the negatives. There will be problems anywhere they’d go. It’s an eternal struggle then. Britain is one of the most, if not the most tolerant country in Europe. I think that’s a good reason to be happy about.
im English and i bet you have seen more of england than i have.
Welcome to the UK. You are absolutely charming in your response to our country.
@@vaughanrees7137 Ha thank you I was charmed by London!🤝🏼
You’re very welcome here my friend.
@@ThisIsVladG , Excellent video well done , to get your brain more overloaded but then it maybe like adding some needed pieces in a jigsaw puzzle.
The boroughs that you visited were at one time a village or town until ( except the City of London which is the old Roman City ) London expanded so taking over the area because it's cheaper to run two places together than two separate places !!!!
All the boroughs names mean something in Anglo Saxon / Viking / french or German etc .
The same goes for the street names they also have a meaning . This is the same for all over the UK .
The town of Stafford means a Ford crossing for a river but you may need a staff to cross the river and Brewery Street means a street were the brewery is .
By at the end of a towns name means farm in the Viking language ( Derby , Selby )
A cerebral guide to London. Articulate & considered. Well done. 👏
Well worth watching. So much better than the standard tourist videos. Thank you.
@@Tom-xy9yy Really appreciate your kind words 🙏🏼 more to come!
How refreshing to see/hear an American accent NOT accompanied by the words "fish n chips" - "Big Ben" - "Harrods" - "Tower Bridge".
Lovely to hear someone who truly understands the benefits of travel, museums and the power of books. Thank you.
Totally agree
If I see one more tourist video where they're shoving varying shades of beige down their neck unironically enjoying it. Need more stuff like this one
The UK is absolutely amazing. My favorite place in the whole world.
Really nice to see a guy who uses his travels like people think they do, to broaden the mind. I'm glad London did this for you, I think that coming to London last was a good idea. It can be a bit overwhelming in its variance but it is certainly a good cap on a European adventure. I do hope that next time you are here you come and see rural Britain, it is a lot more relaxing but just as varied and inspiring in its scope.
You have one of the nicest American accents for us Brits to listen to ..plus you speak thoughtfully! 😊 you film so well also 🎉
And nearly all the London museums are free to enter !!
But also, even the more specialist or niche museums which DO charge, are still cost so much LESS than those in America! But having said that, many of the smaller museums are still FREE, although they may have odd opening hours or only open on certain days of the week. Just a few suggestions in London: The Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret, The Welcome Foundation, The Museum of Childhood, The Foundling Museum, Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities... and many more.
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@@StewedFishProductions Won't be able to locate the Museum of Childhood any more as it's been rebranded as YVA - Young V&A! Coming next year there will also be V&A East and V&A Storehouse (including the David Bowie Centre for the Study of Performing Arts) in Stratford East! 😊
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Thanks for the update, the last time I visited it was still the Museum of Childhood. I did know that they had a lot of renovation work undertaken, but just haven't had an opportunity to visit yet.
I thoroughly enjoyed your video and thought about our wonderful London, I live in the quiet, rural South West of England and love to travel up to the city a couple times of the year to experience that sensory overload London gives you. One of my favourite things is to wander the streets and look at the architecture and just think about the people who have done the same over the centuries! Hope you come back to the U.K. and are able to travel around the different countries, I would be fascinated to hear your thoughts about this beautiful island!
The best type of vlog, and a very rare way to vlog. Most vlogs nowadays just consist of people filming their day with just small talk scattered throughout which is a shame. It’s always great to see someone stop, take it in and then record your thoughts especially in a city like London which as you said can be information overload, it is fourth in the world when it comes to which city has the most museums, many that are free also.
@@Jos-z5v Thank you 🙏🏼 It’s hard to slow down in such a fast-paced cities, but I try to use these videos to ground myself and document thoughts that might be encourage personal reflection for others
One of the best visiting London vlogs I’ve seen on YT. And not the usual tourist venues nor any bubblegum muzak - come back any time mate..
Well Said.
If you come back try to London try to go to the V&A (Victoria & Albert Myseum). Arguably London's best museum.
I agree
the V&A is beautiful ❤️
Why thank you kindly - I work at the V&A, please check out the Theatre and Performance section!😊
Only if interested in art, design and performance. You cannot make such a subjective comparison and be rational. They're all different and all serve different purposes. It takes all sorts to make a world.
Personal choice, but the V&A is one of the most boring museums I’ve ever been to. I live just outside London so have been to London hundreds of times.
I prefer the Tate
I was born and raised in London and I haven’t visited half the places you have in a very long time. You’ve presented this in such a lovely informative way, that it’s motivated me to visit these places again.
Many years ago I bought my father a metal detector for Christmas. This led him to join a metal detecting club on the south coast of England. Over a period of 10 years he found many items in farmer's fields such as medieval coins, farming implements, belt buckles, musket shot and bullets, badges, rings etc. His best find was an Iron Age brooch from the 2nd or 3rd century AD, I forget exactly when. It was used to fasten a cape around the shoulders. It was sent to the British Museum for identification and I think it remains in their storage collection. A reminder that these ancient objects now in glass cabinets were once lying in the dirt being dug up with a shovel.
@@stevo728822 What an incredible anecdote, thank you for sharing! Amazing to imagine that each artifact in a museum has an underlying story
If you want never to see something again just send it to the British Museum.
Great Video and I have Subscribed, as a 70-year-old Londoner blessed with being born in 1954 in this wonderfully stimulating and vibrant City with its 32 Boroughs and 100,000 Official "Places Of Interest".No one will ever see it all in one lifetime and I have tried to visit all its 60,000 different streets and failed, miserably:) My first 29 years were spent being raised just 2 miles from Central London on the South-East side. In 1983, and, then, I made an inspired move, just 11 miles away, to this house, where I have lived for the last 41 years. This means I can "use" London in one direction ,while living in the safety of The Outer London Suburbs but yesterday I was in the heart of West Sussex on The South Downs in East Sussex for an 8-mile hilly walk.
I once watched a video about London and someone from America made a comment about the lack of trees so I made the point that there are actually more trees in London than people!
London is one of the world's largest urban forests.
There are 3,000 Parks:)
Roughly 47% of Greater London is 'green'; 33% of London is natural habitats within open space according to surveyed habitat information and an additional 14% is estimated to be vegetated private, domestic garden land. This includes all'water areas' E.G. Canals, ponds/lakes and rivers.
The Natural History Museum is a museum that I repeatedly go to, cos it's just amazing.
Finest on earth. It's an absolute gem 💎
It's the museum I've visited most of all, it really is fascinating. The Natural History Museum also happens to be one of my favourite buildings - the exterior is more grandiose than Buckingham Palace!
My favourite is the Maritime Museum
A very intelligent and thoughtful introduction to London that goes beyond the changing of the guard and all the other usual kitsch.
Thanks for a great video about our capital. I live in the north of England but I love visiting London - one of the greatest cities on Earth.
I don’t think London is one of the greatest cities on earth - it’s THE greatest city on earth (despite all its problems) 😊
@@paullewis2413 I am more than happy to stand corrected! 🙂
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@@paullewis2413 as a 70-year-old Londoner blessed with being born in 1954 in this wonderfully stimulating and vibrant City with its 32 Boroughs and 100,000 Official "Places Of Interest".No one will ever see it all in one lifetime and I have tried to visit all its 60,000 different streets and failed, miserably:) My first 29 years were spent being raised just 2 miles from Central London on the South-East side. In 1983, and, then, I made an inspired move, just 11 miles away, to this house, where I have lived for the last 41 years. This means I can "use" London in one direction ,while living in the safety of The Outer London Suburbs but yesterday I was in the heart of West Sussex on The South Downs in East Sussex for an 8-mile hilly walk.
Thanks,My Friend. I have had 70 wonderfully stimulating years living here, so far, the first. 29 years in the heart of S E London just 2 miles from Central and The City of London and then in 1983 moving just 11 miles to the very edge of S E London and Kent in 1983.
Good Luck.
A great blog. It is refreshing to hear from someone of good intelligence and philosophical views. I lived in London for nearly 30yrs and now am back in Cornwall. A lot quieter here!
Extremely eloquent, thoughtful, insightful and above all highly interesting take on our capital city, and so beautifully filmed. I would imagine your channel will explode as you make more content - you certainly deserve it. You have a new subscriber from the UK and I can't wait to see your perspective on other countries. A complete breath of fresh air in the travel vlogging world, congratulations, really well done!
2nd that isn't he just, not the usual superficial travel vlog vid & can't remember anyone else visiting the amazing museums there maybe one. Next time needs to see the science museum which is amazing although I was just 10 when I went but I hear it's even better now.
@@SolarVibeEnergy And squeeze in the Natural History Museum...
So many of us Brits basking in your praise! I’ve lived in London since 1987. Next year I’ll get free public transport in central London, fully intend to spend more time in the galleries and museums 🇬🇧
You managed to draw me in within a few seconds and I ended up watching the entire video! I'm British and I lived in London for 23 years. I loved your appreciation of it. Liked and subscribed.
A thoughtful young man - a delight to listen to.
Thanks for visiting us. Always welcome to come back. Such a lovely man
Love how gorgeous you make London look. I'm having fun spotting familiar areas like bits of Holland Park, Westminster, Mayfair and Spitalfields etc. Those of us who live here can take it for granted.
It's no coincidence that many people comment on there being alot of similarities between London and New York in terms of the 'vibrancy'. They are like 'twin' cities. London has more in common with New York, than it does with Paris.
Both (London and NY) have this high-paced energy about them, with so many sounds, smells, colours, and people everywhere. Even other large European cities such as Paris, Rome, and Madrid aren't really like this - this intense. This constant barrage of the senses.... with lots of noise pollution, and impatient people trying to get somewhere.
Nicely expressed.
It was great to see your appreciation for London's fine museums, but when you were visiting the Natural History Museum you were also literally a stone's throw from two more great museums - the Victoria and Albert Museum and The Science Museum. When you return, it'll be worth checking out those two if you can. Then there are the great art museums, the Imperial War Museum, the National Maritime Museum....London just A LOT of stuff to see. Then there are the beautiful parks, Richmond, Kew Gardens etc. And yeah, Indian food in London is just great! We're kinda spoiled and take it so much for granted that we live in this great city. It takes the perspective of a visitor to make you really appreciate it, so...cheers for that!
Also other places outside London needs min 1 month! I'm sure please love the Roman baths in Bath, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland soo much to see, can't be rushed.
Thanks for a great vlog. You really gave a wonderful visual and descriptive taste of London with its diversity, energy, opulence and yes, sensory overload. Although I don't really experience it as a sensory overload. For me it's like a feast for the senses, from stunning architecture spanning over one thousand years, to beautiful and huge city parks along with culture, history, art and such a variety of different vibes and the amazing variety of food itself from across the globe. It truly is a melting pot of civilisation. I absolutely loved the style of your video with your wistful, thoughtful reflections and excellent video editing. Thank you for sharing your appreciation of our capital city. It's a place that I never tire of and always find uplifting.
This is an amazing film. Mostly because I found it fascinating to just hear you speaking. It's always nice to hear an outsider's view of your homeland but this was much more than that. There was just so much food for thought in general. I love London. It's a bit overwhelming and after a while I need to get back to my home in the north east of England. You should hear the way WE speak if you want more experiences UK accents. I'm looking forward to going and watching your video about Finland. I've been there eight times so you can say I'm a fan.
As a Londoner whose family date back to when Westminster was called Thorney Island, this was excellent.
That's amazing x
My grandparents and my aunt Juanita was born there. I'm 61 yrs old and never got to visit England. I know I'm missing a lot like my heritage. I'm multi skilled worker from MiG welder machine operator to cook. If I could get a work visa I would be set. Glad you love jolly Old England. Cheers to you and All !! James Evans.
This is the best ‘American in the UK’ video I have seen by miles, it should have a million views. If only all tourists were as thoughtful and considered as you.
'Sir, when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.' (Samuel Johnson)
And much that one cannot afford..! Me, a Londoner... 🙂😎
@@StewedFishProductions London is one of the most expensive cities in the world.
Took me around three years.
I gave up on London after do a 10-year stint and moved progressively further away, Hants, N Devon, Cumbria. But a bit of me sighs whenever I watch London vids and I remember the good times I had there, in among its infinite extent. Everywhere else seems so dinky, so far from the meat and potatoes of power and influence in comparison. And I had nothing to do with power or influence.
edit: "doing"
Glad you had a fabulous time in my city. It is a fabulous city and sometimes those of us who live here don't appreciate it as much as we could. Glad to see your views and hear your thoughts.
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I lived in London till I was 30. I loved it but never appreciated it.
I have been in Miami for 47 years and can’t leave now. I would love to go back to London, I could live with my cousin, rent free but I know I would be miserable because I cannot stand cold anymore.
I never owned an overcoat when I lived in London. I know it sounds ridiculous but I know I couldn’t adapt back to cold weather like I adapted to sub tropical weather at 30.
I will always be English , more specifically a Londoner , even though I have only been back twice in 47 years. I also don’t like to travel.
I am American now but I will never not be English and I think that applies to any immigrant who leaves after their formative years.
Wow, not sure how long you were in London for but you covered a lot, it's an amazing but sometimes overwhelming city. Good to see the Design Museum, which I love. As someone who's lived life without too much focus (I'm 62), you held mine. What an insightful man.
Yes I also said insightful 💯
A thoughtful, if a little over-thought, vid. Very decent indeed. Nice to see an appreciation of what was my home for 45 years that went more than the usual skin deep.
If you don’t ask people to follow they will forget before you video is over 😉 with your views you should have 50k subs, great content 👍
Came here for the views of London, and stayed for the thoughtful and intelligent reflection on London's history, technology, and philosophy!
Thank you brother🙏
I really enjoy your thoughtfulness and introspection on your travels, you've got a new subscriber.
This was really fascinating to watch you 'contemplate' your way around London, and so eloquently. A really different take on the usual travelogue. Fully agree with all your thoughts about the overabundance of information now and yet how much more important the primary sources feel for helping us better understand the world and our trajectory to now. I worked in an archive for many years and came to deeply appreciate the physical objects that our ancestors have left us, the means they recorded their experience of the world and collated information. You feel a connection to the items and the information and learn so much more than just reading a transcript on a phone screen, without the objects and all the surrounding context. Museums, galleries, archives are arguably more vital to us now than ever...there are parts about how they've been formed which are problematic, but we have to protect and promote their contents at all costs, wherever they sit.
I lived in London for 8 years and would proactively go out and try and see as much as I could most weekends. I still feel I haven’t scratched the surface. There is so much going on that I have never seen in any other city in the world and that includes NYC. Good video!
This vlog stands out in all respects : the intelligent and informative narrative, the beautiful compilation of video sequences and the sense that I have seen a superior piece of work that is truly memorable. Thank you! Sheffield South Yorkshire.
Your perspective on London is interesting and informative. I'm a Brit and I've lived and worked in London, but haven't seen but a fraction of the places you've taken us to in this excellent video. I agree that London is an amazing and vibrant city, and it includes some wonderful green spaces, such as Hyde Park, St James's Park, Green Park and so on. Anyway, I hope you got home OK and that you will find another opportunity to return to London.
What an insightful perspective on travel and education/information. Thoroughly enjoyed!
I know loads of people probably say this, but London stands on its own and doesn't reflect what England is like at all. If you ever have the chance, and are genuinely interested in British culture, then please do come and explore the North of England, the fishing villages and golden sandy beaches of Cornwall, the Scottish Highlands, Wales, the cotswolds, the Norfolk broads, the lake and peak district and vibrant cities like Manchester, Bristol, York, Liverpool, Belfast...and these are just some of the amazing places that the country has to offer!
in short, everywhere else outside of london lol
I'm a Londoner but I love travelling around the UK, Cornwall and the Peak District are my favourites. I think what gets my goat is others around the UK feel the need to put London down when commenting on these type of videos. However, you can't say that it doesn't reflect England - it's a big city, that's what they are like around the world.
@@jaxcoss5790yes I totally agree with you. Why can’t we just appreciate every part of our country.
Yorkshire dales!
Not sure why this vlog was recommended by YT but I lived in London for 19 years and lived to many cities or countries around the globe but I fell in love here in London, yes it’s expensive but there is something about this country. Lovely accent and you looks so great in the video🙏🏻🤗
The Design Museum is one of my favourite places in London. It used to be the Commonwealth Institute, showcasing the history and cultures of the countries in the British Commonwealth. We used to do school trips there when I was a kid. I was always impressed by the architecture which seemed incredibly futuristic to me through my child’s eyes.
This was a very well thought out and presented vlog. Insightful and analytical. Good work mate 👍🏻
Many British people carp about tourists who 'only' visit London and proclaim that London is not representative of the UK as a whole. But, the wonders of the world can be found there, on display, and for free. It is a remarkable city, where you can visit the world in a week... if you have the stamina. You visited the city and not just the landmarks. It's a good place to start. Nicely done.
Cities are not really my thing any more. They used to be. Now, I am more into hiking, canoeing, cycling, climbing mountains and disappearing. But, my backpack has to be lighter; portaging is more exhausting; an e-bike is on the cards and the hiking poles, in-Reach and early starts are a must.
What a fool I was to waste my youth visiting so many cities!
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As someone who’s lived in Camden all their life, I would not describe London as an English city, really. It’s more of an international city. A mesh of so many peoples and cultures put into one place, maybe only NYC or Singapore compares.
I listened to about 5 seconds of your video and am instantly charmed by your intelligence and insight. Bravo! Subbed and looking forward to watching more.
One of the best UA-cam videos I've ever watched.You are a very interesting nice guy and I wish you well in everything you do👍🇬🇧
first day on UA-cam?
@@BernardProfitendieu First time making a stupid comment! Or does it come naturally 😄
you are right. many youtubers who do travel ignore the British museum. it is the bomb. the exhibit room at the British library is also a wonder. both the BM and BL have really good online presences for those who want to visit from home. one things that blew me away after doing museums on the continent is that these, and other British museums are FREE.
I am a 69 Brit and visited London many, many times. I always find it exhausting. There is just so much of everything
Hi Vlad, great video ! I really liked how you put things into perspective and also the conclusions you drew from your journey. I wish there were more young people like yourself ! Cheers !
You are right about sensory overload in London. I feel it whenever I go, which isn' t very often ( I live in the Midlands) I love London but it is so very different to the rest of the country but please consider visiting other parts of the country if you come again.
Very thoughtful video.
Excellent reflection on our great Capital. Thankyou
It's nice to see outside perspectives of the place where you live. I also liked hearing about your experiences through the lens of your academic background.
A sensible, thinking American - wow. It’s a joy to watch your travels! I’m glad you appreciated London and hope you get back sometime soon.
What a backhanded compliment! I'm pretty sure you don't realize how condescending your opening sentence was to read.
I’ve lived in London for 35 years and you did more in a few days than I’ve done in a lifetime!
This is my first time watching one of your videos. I really appreciate how you emphasize enjoying and appreciating each moment. Your introspection is a great quality and makes you unique. Thank you for sharing your travel experience and perspective!
I just found your videos today and I’m finding your forthright monologues while walking around so soothing for some reason lol, glad to see u had a fab time here in the UK 😉
@@greencatzsz Ah that seriously makes me happy to hear 🙏🏼 just sharing some thoughts as I bounce around ha
You found a lot of fascinating places in London. There are a bunch of them but most vloggers just go with the obvious.
Well done, sir.
I live near London. You've made me want to explore it more. Good job!
I really like your attitude towards travel, making experiences and being open to other cultures. If only more people were like that, and more people had the means for that kind of travel. We would have less of today's political problems in the world.
Great that you got to hear Big Ben. A lot of people think they can 'see' it. Glad you enjoyed London.
Very thoughtful and thought provoking comments, brilliantly done.
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What a wonderful vlog of my beautiful home city ❤
Great video. Glad you found the Museum of Brands. It's my favourite and brings back memories of being a child in the 60's and 70's.
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Blimey you saw a lot on your visit! I am exhausted just from watching your video. You deserve a rest, mate! :) You have a very charming polite and positive approach to life. I hope you remain that way. 😊👍
What an interesting video! So different to most of the other travel vlogs we see. Really enjoyed your take on London and how you view things from a different perspective. Well done! Hope to see more from you in the future. 👌
@@paulmckenna9074 Thank you so much 🙏🏼 More to come!
Boy, Camden Market looks so... CLEAN these days.. I think it's lost something from losing it's roughness... Old Spitalfields!! Hah, we had to almost climb over the gates about 20 years ago, before it took on the shiny appearance. Another place that has lost a certain something from being polished up...
Yeah, it's been a long while since I've been to Camden Market (used to go there a LOT!) and like you, I couldn't believe the change.
Camden is Disneyland now. It used to be that all life was there. Not now.
Camden market is basically an outdoor shopping centre now. Most stall’s sells the same “made in China” shirts. No bargaining like you would think in a market. The food section is good though, a bit pricey
The middle class has destroyed Borough market too.
@@botticellirejectbotticelli2668Nah I’ve been going to Borough for 20 years - it’s still amazing. It’s one of the few tourist traps that I would bother with. You can get food there that you’ll struggle with anywhere else. I am a massive food tosser though.
There are many video clips online featuring American tourists in our country, and quite honestly as a group they appear to be VERY ignorant when it comes to other countries, their history and where, exactly, they are geographically. This presenter has come as a very welcome surprise......thank you for sharing your experience with us........and do come back and see the rest of the UK, it's a small country but it has SO much to offer!
What a wonderful video ❤😊🎉, and London is fabulous. Next time visit the Victoria and Albert museum. It would be perfect for you because of your interest in marketing. Good luck with all your plans.
Really appreciate your thoughtful commentary, great vlog❤
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What a great post this made my heart sing ! Nice one handsome
@@mattbentley9270 Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏼 really glad to hear you appreciate the video
Such an intelligent and reflective young man.
As a Londoner, I will say this is a great video. Of course I love how positive your were about my hometown! Doesn't always happen! But primarily it's great because of the lessons and reflections that you took from your visit about things a lot more profound and important than London itself; lessons that aren't unique to what you can see in London. But I like what you focus on.
If you enjoy the river, take a boat from Westminster,
to Kew, Richmond or Hampton Court.
Kew Gardens have acres of flowers and gardens and is nice in spring.
Richmond park is huge and has wild deer.
Hampton Court is where Henry VIII lived and has a maze and acres of grounds.
You can continue walking along the Thames past pubs and restaurants in Richmond, to
Teddington Lock, where boats are lifted in the Lock to the higher part of the river.
It's nice in summer. Don't be tempted to swim in the Thames as its tidal, so the currents are strong and the water can rise quickly.
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Dont know anyone, brit or foreign, who has thought about swimming im the thames😂
@@danielblyth2841Grew up next to it, quite near Teddington lock - we used to swim/canoe/sail etc in it all the time, it was fine. At one point fairly recently it was the cleanest river in the world that runs through a major city. (Partly because in the 50s/60s it was an absolute mess, declared biologically dead, so they did a mass clean up. Not sure the state now , given the fact the water companies are doing their disgusting best to resurrect waterborne diseases en masse.
your thoughts are really-well articulated and interesting. great job
Excellent Vlog, refreshing to hear a thought provoking view of London and on another level the future of humanity in the age of 10 second information segments! I’ve lived and worked in London and I feel the best way of thinking about the areas are that all the districts were once separate villages that got blended together with the expansion of the city. You pointed out some museums that I will have to check out next time I visit.
It always amuses me the lovely way that Americans say, 'London, England' as though there are hundreds of Londons out there waiting to be discovered. Cracks me up every time.
No one says I'm in New York, America
@@leathersocks4155No, but they do say “New York, New York”.
@@leathersocks4155 Good Point !
He should do what Himmy Tarbuck did when he forgot Cilla Black's name when introducing her at The London Palladium.
He said, "Here is a Lady who needs no introduction!". She thanked him later for that lovely intro. lol
"Jimmy"
I have seen a lot of vlogs about my home town, but I am impressed with your commentary.
I love that you visited a lot of museums and enjoyed the diverse food, amongst other things.
Incredibly interesting view of London and your intelligence. So much to see and experience Thank you. Wish others could be so open minded and honest
@@gibguy5705 Thank you for sharing this feedback, it means a lot 🤝🏼 Trying my best to share my thoughts authentically in hopes of encouraging reflection for others
@@ThisIsVladG Great Vlog and I have Subscribed as a 70-year-old Londoner blessed with being born in 1954 in this wonderfully stimulating and vibrant City with its 32 Boroughs and 100,000 Official "Places Of Interest".No one will ever see it all in one lifetime and I have tried to visit all its 60,000 different streets and failed, miserably:) My first 29 years were spent being raised just 2 miles from Central London on the South-East side. In 1983, and, then, I made an inspired move, just 11 miles away, to this house, where I have lived for the last 41 years. This means I can "use" London in one direction while living in the safety of The Outer London Suburbs but yesterday I was in the heart of West Sussex on The South Downs in East Sussex for an 8-mile hilly walk.
Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Don’t forget the rest of the UK is somewhat different to the Capital city, so should you return,and I hope you do, try out the more rural parts like the West Country, Cotswolds and so many other parts of England not forgetting Wales, Scotland and Ireland, you’ll find them more typical and of course beautiful.
@@robertmcross1 Thank you! Absolutely - I would love to explore other parts of the UK sooner than later🤞🏻
why wouldn't the capital city of an excess over 10 million people be different? you completely miss the point of what makes Britain so interesting. It is the variety of all the different beautiful parts.
Very interesting thoughts and opinions. Thank you for sharing. London is an amazing, green, buzzing city.
Just a 5 minute walk from Notting Hill is Leinster Gardens where you will find a big beautiful massive faked terrace house at No 23. It is just a frontage to hide a train line that runs underneath 😂.
It’s just one of 80,000 odd thousand sometimes quirky things we had to find to on the streets of London to qualify and become a London black taxi driver.
Oh and a 15 minute walk from there is London smallest house on Bayswater Road just before Marble Arch.
Great vid, London does have thousands of amazing places to see.
Edit; There is also another fake house in the Pimlico/Victoria area.
Glad I watched this! It's great to see (or hear even) some good thoughful commentary.😊
Great video,And a great sense of individual philosophy,When astute as yourself,You can appreciate London and other cities,London is mindblowing for curious intelligent individuals,The Romans called it Londinium,The capital city to an ancient land,It’s good you had no language barriers here,Being a cousin from the USA 🇺🇸,The Museums are great,Great video.
1st time watching great vid with captions of the places, your deep, zen like, insightful with a thirst & love for the world 🌍 may we have more like you 👍😉👍 (life lesson to those who have hate I hope you realise there's a better way like this to live life. Good luck with growing your channel you deserve millions of subs.
This was such a unique and thoughtful travel video!
I've just subbed.
I haven't watched your videos or even seen your channel before; but I found this video to be very easy-going, relaxed and honestly just very well-rounded.
Ah, you're in the UK now!
I agree with that you said about information we consume.
There's also the importance of telling the difference between the quality of information vs. the quantity (abundance of information), which can be misleading. It's a skill by itself to learn, which comes with time the more we read and experience.
Agreed! 🙌
@@ulus2109 My videos are lagging about a month behind so this is from the end of August! Great to see you here, Ulus 🤝🏼 Absolutely agreed - ideally we prioritize learning from primary sources as much as possible, but taking the time to do so isn’t easy. However, studying philosophy can certainly help us see through logical fallacies 🙂
@@rianbeckham2158 Thanks for watching, Rian 😄 hope you enjoyed
He is in London,ENGLAND:)
@ThisIsVladG the enlighten British appreciate your visit and candidness, we are a very self-deprecating kingdom but often take an interest in the views of those from other countries to point out the positives [and sometimes negative but we are experts in doing this ourselves]. The UK is not sun drenched and exotic, but it is one of the earthly gardens of Eden rich in culture [good and bad] that is worth preserving. I often felt if a god/deity was to preserve one country/kingdom as a time capsule it would be the UK. Thank-you for this vlog hope to see you come back. Cheerio!
Hi there, just wanted to drop by and say how much we enjoy your smoothly filmed and considered style. Very enjoyable as always, keep them coming, you know they are appreciated. All the best Yvonne and Mike
Thank you so much 🥲
A very refreshing perspective of London and life in general. Best wishes Sir.
Your'e a true gentleman and a credit to your nation, We would welcome you back anytime. You mentioned how many parks London has, In fact London has enough trees to be considered as a forest.
Thanks for the blog Fantastic to see London from an American point to view
As a Londoner myself I have the luxury of being able to visit galleries and museums and leave once I reach saturation point even if that's just after 30 minutes then go back after a few months
I also make a planned visit and rather than wandering I go directly to the Rembrandt section of the National Gallery for example and only do that for the visit
Of course as a visitor on a limited time you can't do that but I really sympathised with your sensory overload
But well done for seeing so much and filming it as well
Really enjoyed it 👍
So refreshing to hear a view of our Capital from a different viewpoint. Your presentation made me realise how fortunate I am to live in Greater London, and how stupid I have been not to experience all that is on my doorstep. Good lucwith your travels , and your future. 👍