A MAGICAL return to LONDON! 🇬🇧 | There's SO MUCH left to explore...

[@marvinc9994]

I absolutely LOVE the enthusiasm and cultural appreciation our American and Canadian friends display whenever they visit the UK in general, and England in particular. Their 'reactions' over the years have certainly enhanced MY appreciation for having been born in these magical islands! If only more of THEM would come and settle here, as opposed to certain others I could mention, with _their_ sense of entitlement, cultural hostility, and indifference.

[@Stevenspielburger]

My favourite city in the world. No matter how many times you go you always find something new

[@patriciakeogh5008]

Once again, another great adventure. Thanks for taking us all along 😊

[@ellenoneill7853]

We are British, of course we get sarcasm lol. What an adventure you both have had. I hope you do a reverse culture shock video when you get back.

[@larey12]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching these videos. Really hope you go back to Edinburgh because that one was my favourite. Maybe, go in the summer time because, as you found out, the weather can be pretty dreadful.

[@qlctravels]

We'll definitely make it back to Edinburgh one day. We love that city too much to stay away.

[@keithflowers5229]

Well it's almost been a year since you set out on your trip. Time flies. Really enjoyed traveling with you guys 😊

[@marilynfdavis891]

Thanks for the tour- the skyline is very pretty.

[@everythingandthekitchensink]

Great trip guys!! Always sad when it comes to an end, but you must be missing home a bit too by now! I know I do on a two week holiday! Will watch the final ep when job post and look out for something new!

[@simondownes1309]

So glad you've enjoyed your time in the UK, thanks for the videos.

[@qlctravels]

Thanks for watching, Simon!

[@davidbolton1770]

I have not watched many of your videos but I do intend, when time allows, to go right back and watch them especially pre the trip as you planned it etc. Of course, London is a special place and being a Brit (Welsh is you recall an earlier comment) I have been there many times. But the first time is always special and I still have some memories of that. More years ago than I care to admit to but some memories never fade.

[@stirlingmoss4621]

Both squares have their own merits. Sarcasm? Nothing like !

[@paulharrison9030]

Your vlogs are thoughtful and very well made. Im looking forward to seeing more.

[@qlctravels]

Thanks, Paul! 😊

[@jamesaston2031]

You're so right about that crossing near Abbey Road. The only time nobody is taking photos on it is at 4 in the morning!

[@lyndoncmp5751]

I'd rather go to Jimmy Page's house to be honest. Nicer area too.

[@johnmurray6802]

Another great video - your editing and use of music in this one is excellent! I know Brian loves his fantasy culture, so if you aren’t already aware, I can recommend Ben Aaronovitch’s ‘Rivers of London’ series of novels which begin in Covent Garden and feature many of the locations you visited!

[@keystarG60]

I think what’s most interesting about the old squares of London are the influential figures who commissioned them and those who lived in the houses around the perimeter. Look out for the blue plaques!

[@RonSeymour1]

As a North Londoner by birth, I love London for its architecture and parks.

[@DaveyPalmer1]

Another awesome video. I've loved your journey since its Inception, especially Scotland and Italy as they are my favourite countries (and a shout out to Croatia which you should add to a return trip). Thanks for the memories 😊

[@qlctravels]

Thanks so much for watching! 🙂

[@ashleydavis6809]

The architecture is AMAZING there!!!

[@andybaker2456]

The problem with that zebra crossing at Abbey Road is that by law, pedestrians have priority as soon as they set foot on the crossing, so cars are obliged to stop. We're also taught to be prepared to stop if it looks as though someone might be about to cross, even if they actually don't, and just carry on walking past. Or in the case of Abbey Road, just stand there planning how to get the best shot! I don’t think I've ever driven past there, but I imagine it must be a nightmare for drivers!

[@user-man-now80]

Just found you and enjoyed your vlog. I guess that I will now have to see the others. You're a lovely couple and that does add to the viewers experience. Great job. Cheers! Sheffield South Yorkshire.

[@BeckyPoleninja]

My husband d was an animatronic designer and engineer on the Harry Potter films, he made Hagrid's head, Mad Eye Moodys Eye the basilisks etc. Everyone who worked on the fil s has a wand box in the wand shop.

[@qlctravels]

That's so cool!!! 🤩

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

The Bloomsbury set ( Virginia Woolf et cetera) we’re massively influential

[@adrianmcgrath1984]

Tower Bridge is only about 150yrs old, it's just designed to fit in with the look of the tower

[@lizvickers7156]

We call them zebra crossings in the uk but so glad you had a lovely time in London.

[@john_smith1471]

@25:00 Yes Tower Bridge is London landmark, did you go inside see the lifting gear and walk across the top?

[@YeahShaw]

I was playing the video but doing stuff around the house do only listening in & I knew that ‘tube sound’ was a jubilee line. Not all lines sound the same.

[@adrianmcgrath1984]

Abbey Road is just Abbey Road. In British culture, one of the most beloved songs is the Kinks "Waterloo Sunset". Get yourself to the south side of Westminster or Waterloo Bridges and walk north on either of them as the sun sets. Westminster bridge goes from Waterloo station across to the Houses of Parliament, Waterloo Bridge its slightly east and runs from Waterloo to Vitoria Embankment. - it has a wonderful view if you walk up the east side, looking down to the city and St Pauls

[@adrianmcgrath1984]

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[@celt67]

Ive been to Abbey Road loads of times and your reasons are EXACTLY identical to mine for never getting a photo there doing that.😄

[@robertdnero2217]

There's another high viewing platform at 22 Bishopsgate, not far from the Sky Garden. It's the highest in London and is also free.

[@YeahShaw]

Did you go into Tower Bridge? It’s inexpensive (approx £12pp) to go into the bridge. There is a glass floored walkway over the road & you get to see the engine room, very cool.

[@DazUK1]

Great vid guys.

[@qlctravels]

Thank you! 🙂

[@Laser2120]

Little tip when you go on more adventures and running low on room go to a post office and send some stuff by mail back to yourself/family

[@stirlingmoss4621]

Earl Grey and perfumed teas have lemon, never milk, if anything is to be added.

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

I’m English and have to say I like it with milk. Oops 😮

[@Sleepysod]

My wife used to live in Abbey House, which is the apartment block right opposite crossing. Each time we left the building we used to guess how many tourists were outside. Fun at first, but the numbers seem to have grown substantially from 15 years ago - I’m guessing that it is something to do TikTok and instagram etc. quite annoying now.

[@alisontaylor6135]

Come back to the UK soon xxx

[@markhepworth]

The Squares and and great deal of London’s modern layout is due to the redesign after the Great Fire Of London in 1666,Sir Christopher Wren,Robert Hook 3 other great architects whose names escape me drew up the bones of modern London. Th3 fire burned for 5 days gutting the medieval character,destroyed a third of the city and left over 100,000 homeless..

[@archiebald4717]

Lovely!

[@RH1812]

Just struck me, when you were planning the trip, was the intention always to vlog it for publication on KZbin? It’s been great to see Europe your way.

[@qlctravels]

Yes, but we didn't expect this many people to watch our videos, and we certainly didn't think the majority of our audience would be from Europe (as is the case). The intent was partly to document the trip for us/our friends and family, and partly to show others that if WE can do a trip like this, anyone can. We wanted to just be a couple exploring the world for the first time and showing us figuring it all out, rather than being one of those travel channels that either seems overproduced, or seems like they're trying to sell you something.

[@markhepworth]

Interesting the one lads thoughts on the Monarchy,as they 😊explicitly DO NOT get involved in politics other than the ceremonial side..

[@RH1812]

⁠@@qlctravels well it turned out brilliantly for everyone then. 🍷

[@RH1812]

@@qlctravels well it worked out brilliantly for everyone. Thank you.

[@richt71]

Looks like you're doing well covering large parts of central London...just need to cover all 618 square miles of Greater London now!! ;) Good decision to visit sky garden instead of the costly observation deck on the 72nd floor of the shard opposite Sky Garden. Seriously if you get chance to travel a little further than Hampstead Heath and Parliament Hill on a clear day is worth the short train or bus ride. It's where many of the rich and famous choose to live!

[@davidberesford7009]

Hi You Two! Tower Bridge is probably more interesting than you think. In UK terms it is not as old as it looks, and what you see on the outside is a decorative shell covering the real engineering beneath. YT has a video called The Real Story Behind London's Tower Bridge which might be a good place to look for more information. Keep Reacting!

[@yips_way]

Weird that Brian didn't want to walk on the crossing because people were watching, then @7:28 he jumps on a unicycle & does a show in front of an audience 🤣

[@TY-sx3jb]

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[@RadioJammor]

So you got your Last Train to London and got a bit of Mr Blue Sky at Trafalgar Square. 😝Sorry, on an Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) bent due to just getting to go to their final gig in Hyde Park, next year. 🤩 Are you fans? Was the Last Train to London a thing for you? Lauryn: We got the photo counter for you, but how many slappable moments have their been for Brian? And are there any more in the last video to come?😇

[@AM-dz2sh]

what's crazy is that you talk about London being small but in actuality you only saw 5-10% of the city! To me, there are easily 3 other prettier/more striking bridges.. but they are in zone 2-7 of London. No chance that the average tourist ever gets a chance to visit them!

[@stu2333]

Since you've been back in the states, have you rewatched the Harry Potter movies to find stuff in the films that you've visited while in the UK?

[@qlctravels]

Indeed! It's still surreal to have a different context for those locations. We went our whole lives viewing them one way, and now we can't see them without thinking about standing in those spots, or exploring the areas surrounding them.

[@john_smith1471]

Very Interesting video, but a suggestion, the audio could be so much better with wireless lapel mics including wind muffs, there is intrusive ambient sound louder than you which is distracting, with lapel mics you can turn your head without the audio dropping.

[@jackjames3190]

You guys even have a sort of London look about you, if I saw you there I’d assume you were locals, you should live there for a bit methinks😂🎉❤

[@huwlloyd6341]

Believe me. You have seen nothing of London. It has everything.

[@lalo4224]

There’s a fine line between sarcasm and stupidity 😉

[@Kingshieldwall]

"That's us done with trains" immediately gets on the Tube, which is a Train 🤔🤨😂

[@qlctravels]

We were referring to trains taking us between cities, which we were glad to be done with after 3 months traveling around Europe. Essentially it was our last "travel day," as London was our final stop before flying home.

[@GeorgeSkinner-y6j]

Concrete city has nothing compared to the rest of the country

[@anitaherbert1037]

To enjoy britain best the average american should go into training and get your steps up. Bring worn in walking shoes or boots. Most americans are not used to walking the miles we take for granted. By the way in the 17th 18th century Covent Garden and Haymarket areas had a salacious reputation for its brothels. Haymarket ware or Covent Garden ware were euphemisms for ladies of low repute.

[@vwright1021]

But there are Angels over Berlin. 🤫

[@chockergram]

Abbey Road studios is bigger on the inside. Basic TARDIS technology.

[@qlctravels]

😂

[@peterkennedy59]

Why are americans so afraid to talk politics? Secondly, as soon as the video went to Harry Potter my interest drained away. badly written books for children

[@peterkennedy59]

additionally if you want to read a good book about a school for wizards read Ursula Le Guin's Wizard of Earthsea, much much better than Harry Potter and was published long before she stole the idea

[@RegBarlow]

I think you’re being a bit harsh there. I’ve read both The Earthsea Quartet and the Harry Potter series, and both have their merits. IMHO they are really aimed at different age groups with le Guin’s novels for older person and probably requires more experience of life to understand the themes. Whereas the Potter series is a thumping good adventure that excites the young mind. Both sets can stand up to being read again later and you’ll get something different from them. The one thing The Earthsea Quartet has done though, is to get millions of children actually reading a book and excited about the next volume.