10 Things Tourists LOVE & HATE about Visiting London

[@davidempire4874]

I am a college freshman and I’m taking my first independent trip there by myself in March. I got a nice, large Airbnb at a high rise in Canary Wharf for only $130/night with a beautiful view of all of London.

[@WifeMamaArtist]

1. Avoid anything with ‘experience’ in the title, you will be paying through the nose. 2. There’s nothing wrong with not staying somewhere central. The centre of London is very easily accessible within 20mins by public transport. You can find some lovely air b&b’s off local high streets near a station, in zones 3-4. 3. Be open about where you eat. I don’t mean choose crappy places, but if you think you’re going to get a decent Sunday lunch at a pub in the middle of a touristy area, you are going to be majorly disappointed with the food and the cost.

[@larryolson397]

For Number 1, The Titanic Experience in Belfast is actually amazing. 😉

[@texasflood1295]

@@larryolson397 I agree and recommend it to anyone. Also, I found that Belfast is a fascinating city and really enjoyed the Ulster Museum.

[@whodatninja439]

Long as I'm close to the tube or bus I'm good

[@whodatninja439]

Recommend any non shady bnb's?

[@psprog]

Yup I'm from the UK and never stay in the centre as it's just far too expensive. Croydon for me as the hotels are 1/3 the price and you can get into town on a fast train in 15 mins or so..

[@victoriadell614]

Great video as always! I believe that there is a daily Tube cap you can hit and the rest of the day is "free." At least it was last year, things change. My favorite doable day trip is Cambridge. If you take the walking tour, it's marvelous! Cheers!

[@rhondahiggins7072]

Leaving tomorrow for my 12th trip to London. First thing visitors need to know is how to pronounce the name of the river. It's "Tehms" not "Tames"! So much free stuff to do in London from Roman ruins under the City of London to The Sky Garden to the graffiti gallery known as Leake Avenue Vaults. Lesser known churches such as Southwick (Suthuk) Cathedral and All Hallows at the Tower are by donation. Not free, but if you are a theatre kid like you can stuff yourself on everything from "The Mousetrap" (been running 70 years) to musicals to Shakespeare. Shakespeare's Globe has shows running year round. Uber boars are mire expensive than the Tube but less expensive than those awful sightseeing boats. Don't over plan your visit to London. Let yourself get lost in one of the oldest and most resilient cities on the planet. Brick Lane for Bangladeshi food. Watch for bomb damage from WWI and II. You don't have to do the "tourist" things to see London.

[@58Brando]

Hope you have a great time.

[@jools2323]

I worked in London for a few years and loved just walking around the city and learning its history. There are hidden (and obvious) gems everywhere.

[@51WCDodge]

Damm tourists! Why do you think we keep them Hidden?😁

[@johnnyt629]

I’ve been a fair bit living in Germany, pick one thing to thoroughly enjoy each day (tower, Wimbledon, buckingham, etc) then spend the rest of the time going to pubs and meeting people. London is so welcoming if you are open to it.

[@texasflood1295]

I have been to a number of large cities in the world and can say without hesitation, London is my favorite.

[@tobiojo6469]

Hey Mark, I have visited London 3 times and I have enjoyed every single one of those trips.

[@kimm3473]

I LOVE London! Little tip that improves your comfort: spray your shoes to make sure they are waterproof. Wet feet are no fun for a day of sightseeing.

[@webrarian]

As a Londoner, I agree - ASK someone if you need to know anything. Ignore the false stereotype of stand-offish Londoners. Getting chatting in a queue (line) for the bus. The worst that can happen is that you find yourself talking to another tourist.

[@AndyKing1963]

it's absolute nonsense that Londoner's aren't friendly

[@HieMan-g1n]

The best thing is the city transport. It's so liberating, so easy to navigate. After a few days I felt like a master of the city. Good thing I had a pre-paid Oyster Card so it felt really freeing.

[@eddiebruv]

Do you mean Oyster card?

[@AzzaYCF]

@@eddiebruv 😁😂 That made me smile! Think predictive text had a win, there, haha.

[@HieMan-g1n]

@@eddiebruv yea. Why did I say Onion I have it in my wallet lmao? I didn't have to use it for 6 years but I have it.

[@eddiebruv]

@ I was wondering if I had missed out on something! 🤣

[@connieoliver7369]

I've had the privilege of visiting London 3 times. My first trip was a whole week. I stayed in Mayfair at a small hotel. I loved it. This was back in the 70s. I walked over to Buckingham palace down the Mall . Ended up walking to Piccadilly , Then back to my hotel back in Mayfair. I managed to figure out the Tube. Returned 2 more times those we part of a tour.

[@mea3665]

I'm doing a 3 day guided tour might cost me more but mighty save me in the long run. Day one we will be walking around, no public transportation.

[@tattonegc]

I've visited London several times and one of the great things is the train system. It is very easy to visit other cities taking the trains. Bletchley park is really interesting and easy to get to. I agree about tourist blocking the sidewalks and tube station entrances, I try to avoid those areas when ever possible.

[@TimMiddleton]

Since the Liz opened a couple of years ago, you now have the option of being able to stay away from the centre of town whilst only being a few minutes away from most of the tourist hotspots. Look at hotels in Whitechapel, Stratford , Woolwich or Abbey Wood. Not only will you still be a few minutes away from the West End but you'll also see parts of the City that many tourists miss altogether.

[@jamesjimbob71]

In 2011 i went to london for five days and it was so hot you would have thought it was the middle of summer,it was october

[@julieh3553]

Great video. I'll offer my tips. In no particular order: (1) Go see a show; London theatre prices are a relative bargain compared to the US; (2) Check out Marks & Spencer's Food Hall for inexpensive, yet high-quality take-away (sandwiches, salads, treats); extremely convenient if you are lucky enough to have a fridge in your hotel room; (3) If you have small children, Legoland in Windsor is awesome; (4) Also, the Imperial War Museum is fascinating

[@aaronhurst4379]

As a UK native, I honestly don't miss having to commute into central London for work due to how crowded everywhere is, but it's still awesome for attending live music and other artsy entertainment. Great video again Mark, all spot on!

[@taryndancer29]

Perfect timing, I'm going next week!

[@guyavni3206]

Museums expensive? Most of the museums in London are totally free.

[@eddiebruv]

Not totally free. They have special displays at many museums that require a surcharge.

[@guyavni3206]

@eddiebruv In most of the world, special exhibits cost extra. But main exhibits are free. And in some of them, everything is completely free. Like The IWM or the Dockyards museum.

[@flaggerify]

Doesn't he say this?

[@guyavni3206]

@flaggerify eventually yes. But at the start he talks about how the expensive museums are

[@eddiebruv]

@@guyavni3206 Why are you explaining this to me?

[@markwhalebone751]

Just get out of the center and save loads, I live 30 minutes on a cheap train ride from central London and hotel prices start at £45. My biggest tip is that you do your research.

[@tonyad2189]

Great video! London is my absolute favorite city! I keep returning again and again. I have found staying away from the top tourist areas (Covent Garden, Westminster, Piccadilly Circus, etc), can offer a reprieve from all the mass crowds, which I enjoy. Just venturing to some lesser known museums (Leighton House, and Sir John Soane, for example) and areas, can feel like another world compared to the hustle and bustle of the main tourist areas.

[@stevebarlow3154]

Yes, there are numerous small museums and art galleries in London that are not well known. My favourite is the Wallace Collection, just north of Oxford Street.

[@tonyad2189]

@ I love the Wallace Collection too. The British Museum, the V&A, etc are all fabulous, but the lesser known ones also deserve a visit. London offers so much. It is amazing.

[@filb]

As a Canadian, its even more expensive for us since the Canadian dollars have been on a downfall. Just the conversion to the British pounds currency is insane.

[@skrink1981]

My husband and I visited for the first time in October. 9:08 he still talks about those custard filled fish from Chinatown til this day. We stayed on The Strand and paying extra to walk to all the sites was WORTH IT since we only stayed 3 nights.

[@tobiojo6469]

Awesome video Mark

[@ljrigsbee]

If you stay outside of the touristy areas, it will be much cheaper. As long as it is near a tube station, you can easily get anywhere you need to go. I paid about £110 per night in November at a Premier Inn near Edgware Road. The food will likely be better and cost somewhat less too.

[@renferal5290]

I love London. My ticket to get to London was very reasonable. I will be there in July. You are spot on about accommodation being expensive. Even using Airbnb isn't cheap. It always takes me time to find something reasonable. I have found that staying in Paris and Italy is cheaper. I just enjoy going to the Pubs and just walking around. Last year when I was there, it was very hot the whole time. I am wondering if it will be hot again when I am there this year. I will be taking the train to Paris. It is the best way to get there from London.

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Go to the theatre, every night, setting yourself the objective of spending less than £25 for a ticket. It can be done. Accommodation: look for a Premier Inn or Travelodge in the 'burbs, close to a Tube station. A great value, memorable meal? Try Brasserie Zedel, near Picadilly Circus. Beer? You can still find a pint for less than £5.

[@LeoFtravels]

Great tips Mark. Thanks for sharing, Cheers!!!!

[@AndyKing1963]

if you PLAN enough, then London prices can be reasonable (bar accommodation)

[@nataliyacenteno8521]

OR SEVEN SISTERS!! It’s so beautiful there

[@zappomatic]

I hope you mean the cliffs in Sussex and not the area of Tottenham

[@nataliyacenteno8521]

@ the cliffs! lol 😂

[@stevebarlow3154]

To find decent quality accommodation at a reasonable price contact Visit London (the former London Tourist Board).

[@nicbarrax76]

In 2016 a friend and I went to London for our 40th birthdays, to see the Star Wars Celebration. We had one day for touristing so we booked a champagne ride on the London Eye. I was really prepared for the "trap" feeling of it, but we were so pleasantly surprised. First off we got to sit at a bar for a couple of "free" (prepaid) drinks and then our guide took us past the long lines to our own (well there were like six others apart from us) gondola. Then she pulled out a cabin type bag with something like six bottles of (not expensive but still) champagne and told us these need to be empty when we're done. 😂 So we emptied them. All in all we had a blast and hadn't paid through our noses for the experience. So sometimes traps can be fun. I'm a frequent London visitor and it was the first time I'd tried something like that, luckily it was a good experience. 😊

[@mcvine81]

We were there in 2022, and did not think it was any more expensive than Italy. We stayed in a beautiful hotel in the heart of town and we were very pleased with our accommodations. I guess it depends on what you deem “expensive”. There is so much to do that cost nothing or almost nothing. Next year we are planning on taking 3 weeks, renting a car and driving the English countryside. One of my favorite places we experienced was seeing “Phantom of the Opera” Another great time was spending a couple hours at a local pub, with locals. We found the most amazing pizza place just 2 doors down from our hotel. Will admit that the fish & chips at Harrods were a bit pricey, but worth the experience. We walked a lot, weather was good, even in November. We did take Uber a few times and did learn was not to schedule too many sites on the same day. Basically, just planning ahead, which my husband is great at, made our experience so worth it.

[@larryolson397]

I mean, November is off season, so maybe that has an effect on your cost experience. July is likely more expensive.

[@stevebarlow3154]

Do not eat at Harrods! It caters for rich women who 'lunch'. Small portions, average quality and very expensive. Look online for where to get the best fish and chips, there are a number of good ones in central London and sadly some dreadful ones. Your cabby can probably recommend some good ones.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Spot on Mark ! 👍👍 Jim and Harriet

[@darkchia00]

Last trip we stayed at an Abnb across the street from Kings Cross. It was a good location for us for the travel from Heathrow, lots of Tube line options to get around town and then we walked across the street 20 mins before our train to Newcastle departed. The only downside was 3 rooms shared 1 bathroom. BUT, 1 room was empty and the other room had 2 young girls more interested in the nightlife and were on a different daily schedule and slept in late, so we never had to deal with them occupying when we needed in there. This might not be for everyone, but we only used our room to sleep and keep our stuff while we were out and about.

[@onewhoisanonymous]

I went to London for the first time as an adult and I loved it. I spent hours walking and just meandering the streets. The food scenes, the shops, and neighborhoods. I loved how multicultural London was. The biggest ick was the other tourists. OMG be considerate people please. I understand you are having your UK moment but don't just stop in the middle of the sidewalk, please move to the side when you are looking at your phone or map, and please be considerate hauling your large suitcases on the Tube. I got so snarky at so many other tourists because of how clueless they were.

[@Kanbei11]

Just be aware you won't find too many locals in the typical tourist pubs. Same for the food.

[@NicholasDeLuca-i7x]

SEEING YOU THERE!

[@bronwynecg]

I would really love to go back to London now that I’m an adult… when I went as a teen, I didn’t appreciate it as much as I could have…

[@sarah-phillips]

We were fortunate as we just took our family to the UK for Christmas and New Year - our kids’ second trip to London and York. I agree with the whole list! The hotels are tricky in London, especially if you have more than 4 people (and short term rentals can be just as pricey). We were in a comically small room but it was clean and safe and centrally located which allowed us to walk or take a quick tube ride someplace. We loved the free museums, easy public transportation, cozy pubs, and lovely people. And huge Cadbury selection at supermarkets. The “hate” for us was also inconsiderate tourists, but fortunately it was few and far between. It was really busy over New Year, which wasn’t a favorite of one of my kids who isn’t a big city person, but we can deal with a few days of crowds. The biggest thing is planning. And sometimes you spend money for an incredible experience- like the Tower of London. It’s amazing and such a must do and you won’t regret it.

[@sjhanksaz]

We were there in October and agree with all of it

[@thegodfather2322]

A great day trip is going to dover and going to dover castle. One of our few still intact castles

[@AndyKing1963]

There are 115-ish free museums in London - my favourite is the Sir John Soanne's Museum in Lincoln's Inn Fields., Tate Modern, Tate Britain. Too busy in the National Art Gallery - go the National Portait Gallery round the corner

[@Chrisb8s]

The London pass is one of those city passes that may be worth it if you are going to do a lot of the tourist things. We went up to the top of the shard on the pass which is about 1/2 the value. Although we liked the sky garden in the walkie talkie better and it’s free

[@stevebarlow3154]

The Sky Garden is free but you need to book.

[@AndyKing1963]

@@stevebarlow3154 can't beat the view from the bar at Tate Modern

[@stevebarlow3154]

@@AndyKing1963 I haven't been there, but there are quite a few places around London that provide great views without paying silly prices eg the Shard.

[@AndyKing1963]

There are several (3?) viewing platforms in London now

[@terryhutchings7701]

I had a great time in London a month ago. Yes, hotel was expensive but we had planned for that. My only complaint was the freaking stairs in their subway system. No escalators and good luck finding signs to where the elevators are. Thank goodness the Englishmen were gentlemen and helped me lug my suitcase up the very step stairs after exiting the train.

[@CO-dv6py]

I love London, it's an incredible city

[@rtsharlotte]

As a Brit one thing that I hate about London is having service charges in restaurants. Tourists seem to think this is normal in the UK when it isn't. You'll still see it but its a rarity outside of London

[@Ndstars1]

Is it true you can request they leave it off the bill?

[@DerekTJ]

I was there about 6 years ago and i found it hard to find a restaurant after 10pm. We walked for ages and just got an Indian.

[@djm58sk]

If you're going to London to visit Mme. Tussauds, you should probably stay home. And Thames is pronounced "tems" not "tames".

[@hifijohn]

always wanted to go to Lee Ho Fook's to get a big dish of beef chow mein.

[@Tuckahoe1918]

London averages 28in of rain yearly, while Chicago IL gets 38in, and my part of Virginia gets 48in. Why this ridiculous insistence on the belief that London weather is unpredictable or that it is somehow always raining?

[@Elatenl]

Because it's an island and it causes the rain to be on and off all the time. maybe in quantity it's not that much rain, but that's because the rain goes on and off all the time, in the end of the day it's alot of days of rain

[@Tuckahoe1918]

@Elatenl Good try. London, on average, has 259 days without rain, while it's 180-200 days for Chicago, IL, or 200-220 days for Williamsburg, Virginia.

[@larryolson397]

The same is said about Seattle, where I live. It's grey a lot and rains consistently, but only about 38 inches per annum.

[@filmbuff2777]

I was recently in London in November. I spent a few weeks there because I have a strong interest in the Ripper history & I love photographing key spots in Whitechapel, so that takes time out of wanting to see other parts of London. I stay in Whitechapel as the Ripper stuff is pretty much just walking distance, but staying for that long is where I am hit the most moneywise. Something that was really frustrating to me is seeing all the rent-a-bikes parked everywhere. So many of them blocking the way & causing congestion. One landmark I wanted to photograph was surrounded by them & they just ruined the shot.

[@robinps52]

I have to say that I totally enjoyed the London Eye: it was my first early evening on my first visit & the weather was perfect so I had a fantastic view of the city w/a clipper trip up the Thames from Greenwich & back. But my BFF insisted we take a Hop On, Hop Off bus & that’s time & money I’ll never get back. Save your money & take public transportation, you’ll see just as much from one of those buses. I’m from NYC so I try NOT to be the inconsiderate tourist-I’ve seen them in action here!

[@ADAtrips]

Can I go to the USA embassy? Do they have anything planned on July 4 th? 🌴🌴Aloha

[@alicequayle4625]

Second. Cheers fella 👍

[@burlfromlondon]

You keep pointing out "Big Ben" but that is actually just the bell. The clock is housed in the Elizabeth Tower

[@flaggerify]

Everyone calls it Big Ben.

[@burlfromlondon]

@flaggerify Yes, but Mark could have said Big Ben housed in the Elizabeth Tower behind me. If he didn't point that out most of his US viewers wouldn't be aware of the correct name, even though Big Ben is okay in every day speak

[@flaggerify]

@@burlfromlondon Sounds a bit convoluted for a video not about this.

[@AndyKing1963]

@@flaggerify they don't - but it's hardly a problem ;)

[@cybetica]

5mins 15secs in: is that Micky Flannigan 'out out' in the pub, or just 'out'?

[@timbounds7190]

My personal recommendation for a day trip from London is Winchester. Lots to see - spectacular Cathedral, nice walks - its a good place to visit but not on the main tourist trail, which makes it more 'real' somehow. I'd avoid Stratford-upon-Avon at all costs. There's very little to see really (no more than 100s of other English towns), and its just full of tourist rip-offs claiming to be something to do with Shakespear!

[@michaelz.7140]

2:34 I disagree! Better spend 1 hour on the tube / train every morning than to pay these ridicoulous inner city prices. I had nice and big accomodation for just 35-50 GBP per night near the Stadium. This kind of space would cost around 200 GBP in the inner city.

[@AndyKing1963]

Avoid Stonehenge and instead go to Avebury

[@marshac1479]

Home😊.

[@AndyKing1963]

Do people always complain about the weather and rain in New York or Paris as much? odd that as they get more rainfall than London

[@JeffC-fq1be]

How can you exit the tube if you don't tap out? Serious question.

[@AndyKing1963]

sometimes they leave the gates open, and people think they can get away without tapping out - if you do end up paying the maximum fare

[@drzander3378]

You can accidentally exit thinking you’ve tapped out but the machine hasn’t read your card/phone properly. That’s especially likely with the extra wide exits designed for those with luggage, prams etc. The barrier closes very slowly on those. Another way it can happen is if you tap in and out with different cards. In theory, the exit barrier shouldn’t let you out, but in practice the barrier may still be open from the person before, so you imagine you’ve tapped out, but you haven’t. You then get charged the maximum possible fare for someone exiting at that station.

[@JeffC-fq1be]

@@drzander3378 Wow - I didn't know that!

[@eddiebruv]

I’ve just come back from London. It’s a tourist nightmare. Nearly every street around tourist attractions is packed with people blocking the way. And a new hell on Earth is those tricycle tourist cabs that block the pavement, go through red lights, and blare foreign music at full volume. It’s a place that’s becoming more and more difficult to recommend that people visit there.

[@51WCDodge]

Try living in the bloody place!

[@eddiebruv]

@ No thanks. Visiting is enough.

[@51WCDodge]

@@eddiebruv Best sight of London? Over your shoulder leaving. 😁

[@sarah-phillips]

We were just there over New Year and it was way more crowded than when we were there in the summer. Jan 2? Totally empty. Weird. Hopefully you’ll be able to visit again and have a better experience! But those trikes are awful! We saw them more in the West End so there is an escape.

[@timbounds7190]

There are lots of ways of paying far too money for things in London - there are lots of places (especially restaurants) aimed at wealthy tourists which are very expensive and not great quality. But there are lots of cheaper places as well, especially if you hunt around and maybe slightly off the main tourist drags. Also, the public transport isn't that bad IMHO - don't forget that the amount you spend on an Oyster or Contactless card in a day is capped (depending on how many zones you travel through - I think the within zone 1 cap is £8.50), so after you've done a few journeys any extra ones are free. Yes, the weather is unpredictable - you might get raging heat or arctic winters at almost any time of year - you just never know!

[@stevebarlow3154]

There are some restaurants that are expensive but mediocre quality, but in general the expensive restaurants, particularly the Michelin starred ones tend to be very high quality indeed. Just avoid the Angus Steakhouses!

[@AndyKing1963]

@@stevebarlow3154 we knew Angus Steakhouses were shite 30 years ago ;)

[@stevebarlow3154]

@@AndyKing1963 I think it is some sort of tax dodge, no Londoner would eat there.

[@AndyKing1963]

@@stevebarlow3154 Quite a few businesses lose money having flagship places in London - but Angus was never a flagship, more of a shipwreck ;)

[@timbounds7190]

@@stevebarlow3154 I can't believe Angus Steakhouses are still going! Never been - the outrageous prices put me off years ago. If you do venture into a Michelin starred restaurant, then you should get top quality food, but kiss your budget goodbye and have your credit card company number on speed dial to ask for a revised credit limit! I saw a review on KZbin of a restaurant that claimed to be the oldest fish'n'chip shop in the UK - appalling prices, quality OK but nothing special, but crammed to bursting point with Tourists - this is exactly the sort of place that tourists should avoid. There are probably lots of other similar places within a few hundred yards that would be much better value.

[@sarapanzarella97]

Not liking the taxes tacked onto the tickets flying out of London - way more than other airports. We used up all our Marriott points one time staying in the hotel in your video next to the London eye. We bought a London pass and really got our moneys worth - but it was non stop and I bought on sale. Don’t think it’s worth it anymore if you don’t get it on sale. You’re right about the walking - we grouped our sites together (like one day we started with the shard, hms Belfast, tower bridge, Tower of London, then dinner at sky garden) and we still walked 26,000 steps a day.

[@samiam6051]

If you want to have a proper British experience and eat, on a budget. I have 1 word. "Weatherspoons"

[@AndyKing1963]

and it's your round!

[@japanneedsjesus]

I really like Taco Bell 🌮 in London! It is amazing! 🇪🇬🐪🌴

[@Teekay-cc9xk]

Great information for our upcoming visit. Thanks Wolter!

[@martinmaynard141]

Londerner (3 generations on both sides of my family) although I moved to warmer climes 8 years ago. Inconsiterate tourst are the worst. Over 20 years ago I was saying that London is the only European capital where people think they can come and run down the place. I have heard things which would get a contempous snort from a Parisian and maybe a slap in other cities. Maybe it is because we are polite and speak English - clue to 2 of the worst type of tourists

[@sctexan5392]

Where is it inexpensive to visit? 😁

[@chriswright4677]

3:38 oh dear. Still calling it the “Tames.”😂 Oh, and it’s pronounced Bucking-um, not Bucking HAM.

[@woltersworld]

I speak that weird american, how do you pronounce Taco again?

[@chriswright4677]

@@woltersworldI believe you say “tarco” just jesting, Wolts.

[@kikyochan66]

Great video! Love all the food around the world in London! But honestly, East Asian foods in London are not very good…. Still better here in LA

[@QWERTYOP80]

Thames rhymes with “thems” not James.

[@flaggerify]

Not H sound though.

[@QWERTYOP80]

@@flaggerifyUnderstand rhyming

[@flaggerify]

@@QWERTYOP80 Understand phonetics. Bizarre to use a word that also has a TH in it. It could confuse. Just use "temz".

[@rickcampbell7712]

We were excited to see that you visited our home town of London, here in Ontario Canada……then we watched the video only to learn that there was another city called London in the UK. WHO KNEW???!!!

[@drewb3565]

@@rickcampbell7712 Best comment ever 😂

[@DanTheCaptain]

Ha as if anyone wanted to go to Fake London (only joking)

[@rickcampbell7712]

Hey Dan. You should visit London here in Canada. We have the beautiful Thames River running through the city. Nearby is the town of Stratford, where there are several theaters that put on plays written by a local play write named William Shakespeare. I bet the London in the UK doesn’t have any of that.

[@stevebarlow3154]

@@rickcampbell7712 LOL! We have the Globe theatre!

[@John-pn4rt]

There are plenty of reasonably priced good hotels-you need to do your research first! I've been to New York, and that is expensive! At least in Europe, the price you see is what you will pay; you don't have to cope with the price plus this tax and that tax plus a tip for a surly waiter! And our weather comes across the Atlantic - so, I guess we can blame America for it!

[@michaelscott7166]

Exactly, if you stay near the main areas in any major city you're going to get hammered for accommodation. Just find a hotel 5-10 miles away next to a tube or train station and you'll pay at least half price or get way more for your budget.

[@danowen79]

I’m sure you’ve made this video 20 times 😂

[@LordZelda]

Best part of London is Heathrow departure lounge.

[@Gavrik_Korogodskiy]

If i know only english, is it enough to travel to London?

[@michal2135]

no , u need urdu, hindi, nigerian and many more

[@QWERTYOP80]

@@michal2135There is no such language as “Nigerian”. In fact, the official language of Nigerian is… English.

[@shadowguard3578]

@@Gavrik_Korogodskiy use google translate.

[@kathywellerart]

Yes absolutely.

[@c.t.martin3915]

London has become a museum for tourists. Zero soul these days. Love your vids Wolter - I'm not an anti-tourist!

[@AndyKing1963]

and yet here you are watching a video on London ;)

[@VauxhallViva-s8x]

No one should expect authentic Mexican food in the UK… we have no Mexicans here!

[@QWERTYOP80]

There are around 10,000 Mexicans living in the UK.

[@Elatenl]

​@@QWERTYOP80So basically nothing, got it.

[@Niallquinn1649]

Nanna Mexico, Cambridge is an exception in this regard. Exquisite burritos.

[@mrn13]

@@Niallquinn1649 Thats not Mexican, that's US tex-mex

[@Niallquinn1649]

@@mrn13 is it? I ask this in genuine ignorance. Distinguishing the nuance between Mexican and Tex-Mex food is not my forte. Either way, it’s damn good. It is pricey, however.

[@markedwards9247]

If you want to experience British people, culture, and tradition. Don't go to London !

[@keith96969]

After going to the original london last summer for the first time a big hate is the uptightness of the people. Only 2 people in that city made me feel welcomed.

[@EasternDreamer615]

I didn't love the London prices but otherwise loved the city

[@BO_Riddle]

As an American Id not be happy with there blood pie pudding and pork bloody sausages. Give me my big mac and fry’s and they are hard to find that’s the thing

[@BonafideShaunDent]

I'm trying to decide if I want to go to London to see a play in The West End then leave for France or German.

[@wncjan]

I don't want to think about money when I travel, I rather travel a little less and save up some ore before going so I can enjoy my visit without worrying about the budget

[@Okayricky]

Before I even watch the video: Hate: it’s expensive, weather is bad etc.

[@jimmymartinez2585]

Lies about the food no good Mexican food there but the Indian food is good

[@kathywellerart]

Indian food is amazing in London!!!

[@jimmymartinez2585]

@@kathywellerart butter chicken yum 🤤

[@zappomatic]

There IS good Mexican food in London, just not where the tourists are

[@moloko5]

Solution - don't be poor

[@timmmahhhh]

I hope the natives aren't as rude now as they were in 1988. Probably having to put up with Thatcher.

[@51WCDodge]

You won't find a native now. English is the least spoken language.

[@timmmahhhh]

@51WCDodge I found the Arabs there to be the most polite so maybe that's a good thing. How's that Brexit working for you? Not so well in a lot of places.

[@stevebarlow3154]

@@timmmahhhh We are usually very polite, you must have been unlucky. Brexit has been a bit of a disaster, voted for by xenophobes like Mr @51WCDodge.

[@51WCDodge]

@@timmmahhhh For those in London, we are back to where most of the London Bus and coach drivers have English as first language. Made things a bit safer.

[@timmmahhhh]

@@51WCDodge interesting you mention transit, that's where I experienced most of the rudeness. Standing on a bus and not used to that I bumped into a seated passenger who nastily said WITF is your problem? The natives who were friendly were drunks who wanted to tell me everything wrong with the place, and I being a gullible college student lent a sympathetic ear wasting my time.

[@jimmymartinez2585]

F that I’m American I’m staying here I won’t pay sow the devil 😈 king can live happy na bro only 1 king 👑 it’s Jesus Christ 😅

[@QWERTYOP80]

Famous American King… Jesus Christ.

[@jimmymartinez2585]

@ that’s global my brother from another mother lol

[@mesopotamialover905]

I lived in the UK for several years, and left it after the Brexit for one simple reason, the atmosphere is not friendly, There is racism and hypocrisy. Everything around seem fake, a sun rays with no heat, flowers with no smell, beautiful females but with no femininity. I moved to south Europe and had to learn the dificult language and start from zero, but I enjoyed it, I regret my time of living in the UK, but what can I say, all are lessons in life. From my point of view, the only reason preventing people from leaving the UK is the language barrier, if one got to know a european language he/she would have left the country long time ago. But no one like to start from zero and go through tough times like I did.

[@juditmihalovits4641]

mesopotamialover905. “ There’s racism and hypocrisy” . You talking about the USA ?

[@mesopotamialover905]

@@juditmihalovits4641 About the UK, In my opinion, although it is wrong to generalize, the anglosaxon countries have similar culture. Which is boring to me.

[@stevebarlow3154]

@mesopotamialover905 Brexit did bring out the worst in the UK, from xenophobic politicians to knuckle dragging racist thugs who abused anyone with a brown skin. But generally the UK is a great country, I'm sorry you didn't enjoy your time here. But flowers with no smell? Britain is famous for its lovely gardens, you must have been trying to smell tulips which have no smell. It can get very hot here in the summer, temperatures of over 30c degrees last summer. You clearly mixed with the wrong set of people if you think people are fake.