A very single trip to London...

[@charliedavies5864]

I'm a single parent and buy my daughter valentine's gifts, people think it's strange but I don't care, the day is about love and I'll never love anyone like I love my daughter x

[@livvygreg4181]

That is so sweet, I'm sure you're an amazing mother :)

[@Alexaa555]

That’s not weird my dad gives me and my sisters Valentine’s Day gifts. I thought a lot of parents do that. And now that I’m older I also get gifts for my parents and sisters. I don’t think the holiday has to be just for one specific person but to show people in your life their special to you :)

[@AM-sz9tx]

Not weird, my grandpa used to buy my sister and myself a stuffed animal and some chocolate every Valentine's days when we were kids.

[@baeuti4934]

i buy my friends valentines gifts! love is love and i'm head over heals for them! idk why people think romantic love is the only one that matters

[@Pepsiaddict6947]

This is so beautiful 🥺

[@MrShnier]

I've never really cared for Valentine day. Even in relationships. I think it's just a very consumer holiday and a waste of time. Like why not just show your partner you love them all the time or treat them every now and then. As a society, we've just become to engrossed in these "holidays". Thank you for coming to my ted talk

[@garden2571]

I totally agree!!!

[@tiarust6928]

same with mothers and father’s day

[@goodforthesoul3050]

Completely agree with you

[@MrShnier]

@@isabel453 while what you say is true. It is indeed nice to come together and do cute things. But I guess it just depends on one's perception. It isn't that "deep" to nor me really. It is what it is. A consumer holiday for profits for company's lol. Is it still a cute holiday for you to do something nice with your SO...yeah! But do it throughout the year and not just one specific day. I guess it's just herd mentality.

[@AM-sz9tx]

Hallmark Holidays

[@natalie4354]

The partition on the bench is actually anti-homeless architecture. It's to prevent homeless people from sleeping on benches, similar to how lots of flat spaces outside shops and under bridges have spikes. The introvert in me loves having my own designated space on a bench but the actual purpose of it is big yikes.

[@madeleineamos4621]

Natalie ikr 😭😭😭

[@TheSleepyGrove]

Came here to see if someone said something about it (I watched the video on my TV). If you know about hostile architecture you start to notice it everywhere. It‘s so fucked up

[@zedisfabulous9761]

The bench is actually so that homeless people can't sleep there, London is full of hostile architecture

[@nerzzzz4]

Yeah was gonna comment this as well :( it's actually really sad

[@omgchelley]

came here to say the same

[@jalbo9975]

I've witnessed a few hostile homeless people to be honest.

[@zedisfabulous9761]

@MaaaarrJ Not sure what your point is here buddy

[@francesmoore4679]

MaaaarrJ how was that funny ! That’s horrible

[@lc3069]

Please be careful walking around alone with your headphones on, especially in the dark. Safer to be aware of your surroundings by sight AND sound. Stay safe everyone! x

[@rustysdarling]

Such a lovely comment, thanks for the reminder x

[@EspadaShi]

Also fun fact - Valentine's day is called friends day in Estonia, so yes, all about friends!!

[@coffingoblin4004]

in Finland too!

[@Small_Rose]

I always seen Valentine day as a day for sharring love and not only couple focus ♡

[@JB-vd8bi]

Saint Valentine is the patron of love, young people and happy marriage. Definitely agree it should be more about love on general rather than just couples

[@allpicturenosound]

"I went into Waterstones to see if they had any books" 🤣

[@lollypopsical135]

allpicturenosound this is what I came searching in the comments section for!!

[@Nicolacurran1]

I laughed at that too :)

[@chelseab2204]

Our little Grackle is growing up so fast! She’s taking the world one day at a time, we’re so proud of you love! ♥️🥰 xx

[@Animalgirl267]

Lmao the “partitions” on the bench are actually there so homeless people can’t sleep on it. Legit like why do they do that

[@HerbieRey]

It's called "hostile architecture" to stop people sleeping there/ skateboarders doing tricks and people relaxing too much on the benches. Hostile architecture includes things like those metal spikes on the floor of doorways and windowsills that slope so you can't sit/ lean on them. It's horrible but a desperate attempt to push homeless people out of the city centre and into suburbs

[@blonduose]

this is the comment I was looking for. I hate it they started implementing this in our town, before these never existed here >:(

[@hollymarcus9284]

Those benches aren’t so you don’t have to sit next to someone but to prevent homeless people sleeping on them

[@felicityaeh]

Lydia Lucia Yep! Such a shame

[@johnturner4400]

Felicity. Benches or the homeless?

[@edie8255]

@@johnturner4400 its a shame our government put money into preventing them from having a decent sleeping spot,, instead of actually getting them off the streets. they're just trying to live

[@felicityaeh]

john turner The benches being designed using anti-homeless architecture is a shame.

[@LicoriceAllsortsGirl]

Was wondering if anyone said this

[@crowdpleaser54]

“I just said sorry to a drawer” - related, hard.

[@VamLoveAndKisses]

"Is it a duck or is it a bird?" - Grace Booth, 2020.

[@Linemen4life58]

Grace drinking out of the glass bottle had me dying! Then she says do I look like a giant with that little coffee cup. Then it rains on her after she said it was a shame she didn’t get to test out the brelly! Comedy gold!

[@MB-jm6ee]

DIY Everything but the Bagel Seasoning: 2 tsp white sesame seeds 1,5 tsp dried minced onion 1,5 tsp dried minced garlic 1,5 tsp black sesame seeds 1 tsp sea salt flakes 0,5 tsp poppy seeds Source: www.perrysplate.com/2017/06/diy-everything-bagel-seasoning.html

[@ameiiapowell5511]

Honestly, The best part of the week is a grackle upload. Grace is one inspiring human.

[@clankfish]

"was it a duck or was it a bird" what on earth grace hahaha

[@Emylynch]

Where did you stay?? Looked amazing!

[@tobyskinner94]

Wilde Aparthotel, Covent Garden, London

[@evolusian]

I am not going to lie, watching you walk around London on your own in the night time made me panic so much! I live in London and I have such bad anxiety about going to central alone

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

I moved to london from ireland 2 years ago and never panic or am scared to walk alone ... what are you scared of? I usually go for a jog around 1am because there is no one around

[@evolusian]

@@maneskinnnnn7190 maybe it's just where I live or because I've grown up around it, but there's so much violence. Constant muggings, attacks, violence. Stabbings are the most common - in the last week, as I've left work, there have been 3 stabbings in the 10 minute walk to the train station. The people who stalk and follow you home; I've been followed myself, a few times now. I know you get it everywhere, but it seems so much more common here. Seeing anyone alone, but moreso a young girl, around London in the dark, terrifies me now.

[@gearoidp]

Few irish things in that hotel room. Nevin Maguire's cook book and Ballygowan still water... Look like a nice hotel.

[@megan8832]

I literally bought you the Trader Joe’s bagel seasoning and than realized you didn’t have your P.O. Box anymore :(

[@lollypopsical135]

Megan ! Please reopen your PO Box Grace 😭

[@francesmoore4679]

I hope grace can see this xx

[@rebeccaharris5877]

This was so amazing to watch! Im not sure if you said but which hotel was it and how did you get the deal as Im planning a cheeky solo London trip myself xx

[@chloeh397]

Last year my friend and I had a valentines dinner and bought each other presents. It was lovely. Platonic love should be normalised, I love my friends more than anything, more than any relationship I could ever have, so it's nice to show them that you appreciate them. This year I'm doing a big of a valentines thing with my other friend which I'm so hyped for

[@chris741231]

Did she find the remote??

[@violajones9874]

9:08 is an anti-homeless bench so not so great :(((

[@lauras3709]

Viola Jones yh it’s so they don’t sleep on it, bless her tho 😂

[@wendy5425]

Viola Jones, oh that makes me sad, too :(

[@MrShnier]

Jesus she is has been so sheltered all her life.

[@wordswitha7]

@@MrShnier it's not fair to say that, even people who you wouldn't consider "sheltered" don't know everything

[@evie2356]

@@MrShnier I have certainly not been sheltered throughout my life and didn't know about that at all. Tbh don't even think about it in my day to day.

[@ChickenFingers42]

Being single isn't even something bad. I've been in relationships, where I didn't really love my partner and that's miserable for you and unfair to them. I don't know why society says that you have to be in a relationship, I've been told before that I need a find a girlfriend, but I love being on my own, so much time for introspection! And you are literally the only person you're going to spend your whole life with. So be happy! Maybe someone will come along and partake in your journey, maybe not. But you shouldn't stress it, if you aren't or never have been in a relationship. To anyone, maybe stressing out about it right now. Enjoy YOURSELF. And sure I'd love to have a family of my own someday. A wife, a few children, but you can't force it anyway.

[@conniek1039]

👏🏻👏🏻 I very often catch myself daydreaming about my future husband & family, wondering what they’ll be like and how I’m gonna raise my kids, what my husband will look like, what dates we’ll go on, etc... I’m 18 now, I’m really looking forward to marriage, but I’m also enjoying being single for the time being 😍 it’s very important to learn how to ACTUALLY live independently and be your own person

[@marianna3253]

She was never in a relationship so I think she's curious

[@baeuti4934]

me and my friends spend valentines together and do like a secret Santa! i don't like how society acts like significant others and romantic love is the only one that matters. i'm head over heals for my friends screw only sharing that with one person!

[@hanzib31]

My friends and I used to to single pringle mingle parties. We'd watch movies and eat a lot of shit (including pringles of course.)... Then they all got boyfriends and abandoned me 😂

[@baeuti4934]

hanzi31 IVE NEVER MET ANYONE ELSE THAT SAYS SINGLE PRINGLES BEFORE! 😂

[@thermallyinvested]

Well done for taking yourself on a solo trip for valentines, you’ve inspired me to take myself on a fun date for it as well. I don’t really know why I enjoy your videos so much as a middle aged woman with very little in common with you, I think it’s your enthusiastic approach to just about everything, Keep it up!!

[@chloekeogan3459]

Hey Grace, I think a great place you could go on your tod or with some friends/ family is Durham in the north east. For reference its about a half hour car journey from Newcastle. Its got loads in the area and is famous for its Cathedral which you can go in for free. Newcastle is also very big and has lots of food places (Even a cat cafe called Mog on the Tyne) which i think you'd enjoy reviewing :) It also has a massive artsy place called the Baltic which is just next the the millennial bridge x

[@HeidiRK]

Lately you have become my favorite youtuber, so I get so happy everytime you upload, It really brightens my day to watch your videos 🥰

[@jbkid6]

Benches are made like that to deter homeless people from sleeping on them. although it’s a fun design, it’s actually pretty sad

[@lavenderreads8915]

So proud of you for conquering your fears I know it cant have been easy but you're doing so well Grace! ❤

[@sehrisstyle7946]

Grace pleaaase can you tell me what hotel that was? I'm always looking for hotels with cookers in London!!!

[@tobyskinner94]

Wilde Aparthotel, Covent Garden, London

[@kirstyanntoolan]

Feel like I really need to know where the remote was!!!!

[@anneh6342]

Your perspective on life and love is just awesome! And, you are a wonderful role model for young women! Keep rockin’ it! ❤️

[@hayleyhorn5314]

You can go to a bulk store to buy the spice ingredients to make the Everything Bagel seasoning! That's what I did since I'm in canada and we dont have that trader Joe's seasoning either. It's just made with white and black sesame seeds, dried and minced garlic and onions, sea salt flakes and poppy seeds!

[@lavenderreads8915]

Was just looking for something to watch love me some Grackle with my tea!

[@emmayates9309]

anti homeless bench:... Grace: OMG NO HUMAN INTERACTIN WE STANNNNNNN girl youre so funny x

[@2raybinta]

Emma Yates i don’t think she knew

[@wordswitha7]

yeah tbh i didn't even think it was for anti homelessness lol, but it can definitely act for personal space as well because some people take up too much room when they sit on benches

[@xxx-su2ty]

Annika It deffo is for anti homelessness.

[@emmayates9309]

Thomas Marrujo oh yeah no shade at grace she’s a a sweetheart

[@gnislia]

Funny? I cringed 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@tirzavdlinden2777]

AAAHH Grace I love you! So much energy in every video 😂❤ It makes me so happy. PLEASE DONT EVER STOP BEING YOU

[@lp7931]

Great hotel! London looks amazing! Your hair looks lovely braided ☺

[@VamLoveAndKisses]

I really admire the fact that Grace is putting herself out of her comfort zone and living her best life. I always want to travel and do fun things but money and time always puts me off. But, thanks to Grace showing how much fun she's been having I just booked an impromptu solo day trip to London next week. I don't know what I'm going to do while I'm there, but it feels quite freeing going alone for a fun day out.

[@ellyangelova]

I feel like I could annihilate that enormous pack of crisps in one sitting

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

Tbh on a hungover day, that packet would be a snack and I could still eat a meal after 😂

[@ChaaaaaarOx]

That amazing bench is an antihomeless bench 💔 it does look pretty but councils keep putting in benches with partitions to deter rough sleepers from the area

[@ItsMashaSamuel]

Your videos put me in the BEST mood!!

[@TheVanderfulLife]

How to pack light - keep headphones around neck, carry drink bottle, put big jumper or coat on, then just pack lightweight stuff!!

[@blkelly33]

My Costco in the US sells a big container of the everything bagel seasoning!! Look for it next time you go to Costco

[@nighthawkdragonfly8339]

An adventure on your own is good for the soul. You drinking from a bottle was too funny. Thanks for sharing Grace's world.

[@hollieismint]

Tips/websites to get good deals? My graduation is in May & hotels in London midweek are spennyyyyy

[@Meowvalous1]

Perfect timing! I just finished my work and checked my phone. Lots of love to our favorite Grackle!

[@Lauracristina2]

What is the hotel called?

[@maekae95]

Omg I love looking at real estate like that and when I was in middle and high school I was obsessed with looking at places in London on right move 😂 I even had which area I would live in picked out, but I grew up in Texas so that’s a no on that lol.

[@SuperPurpleleopard]

What area did you pick out?!

[@maekae95]

SuperPurpleleopard I was really set on the Battersea area, near the park for some reason. I imagined having a tiny apartment close to transport that I paid way too much to but still loved lol. I’m not sure why I landed on that but that’s what 13 year old me dreamed of.

[@poojagirwarr5096]

Just left my study abroad from London (going back soon for spring break and an internship) but met a boy in London and v sad to be back in the states (especially w Vday coming up) but watching you go out and about in the city I love so so so much just brings me so much joy!!!! You make my day every time you upload, thx for that :)

[@GrandesGirlies]

9:06 the partitions are deffo just to stop homeless people from having somewhere safer to sleep :(

[@aderyn1596]

This video is making me want to go to London by my self but then I remember I have crippling anxiety and could never

[@breakfastattiffanys741]

Good thing about a big city, there's so many people that you're only a speck amongst a sea. No one is paying any attention to you 😊 trust me everyone is busy and in their own minds. Hope your world gets better 🙏🏻

[@zilangul1041]

what sites did you use for the hotel discounts?

[@lauriemillar6072]

Your videos calm me down like I’m really anxious at the moment I’m unsure why but your videos are calming to me for some reason, you’re also really cool! 💕

[@sarairina]

I know this video is old, but in Finland, Valentine's day is called Ystävänpäivä which means friendship day, so it is not strictly for couples which I freaking love. I love that we call it a friendship day so people without partners can celebrate it too without feeling sad and guilty.

[@maren518]

I love your videos Grace, I really do, but I wanted to comment on your opinion on the bench with the different sections. Of course, you're right it's great to have a little separation from someone you don't know sitting next to you, but actually these are strategic tactics from cities to make life even harder for homeless people. With benches like these, people who are homeless can't lay on them anymore for a nap or something. Additionally to that for people weighing more than "average" - they can't sit down properly anymore (it's called weight stigma). I just wanted to spread awareness :) LOVE your message at the end though, that nobody needs a s.o. for valentine's xxx

[@annab5878]

Glad you had a good time in London! I really like autobiographies too, highly recommend 'The Penguin Lessons' by Tom Michell - so uplifting and heartwarming. Also, the music reminded me of 'Dream catch me' by Newton Faulkner :)

[@Meepeecat]

This makes me wanna go to London again so bad!! Where did you find the deal for that hotel? Because that hotel looks absolutely amazing

[@EspadaShi]

I was really hoping for a video today and IM SO GLAD. I'm also old, sitting at home on Saturday evening.... :D

[@littlearguer]

Heads up hun - that bench also stops the homeless sleeping on them so they're not all good. Just in case you didn't know! Also as a mid-twenties person I am single, so don't feel alone in this!

[@nadialeeabushanab1823]

i love you so much grace!! you are so wholesome and sweet your videos bring a smile to my face

[@OliviaWood01]

What was the name of the hotel? Omg I want to stay!

[@misschloe3678]

Loved this video, really enjoyed it. You're so funny Grace x

[@jamiezens]

ok but I trust no one other than grace to find great deals and great reviews in any situation possible

[@erinjensen2799]

The parent trap is on Disney + and I highly recommend it for only 69 bucks for the whole year!!!!! And all your fav movies and shows growing up!?!? Pure nostalgia!!!

[@Sarah-db3lz]

Grace : " I feel like literally everyone I know is in a relationship , everyone !" Me: Jesse is in a relationship?!! 😩💔💔

[@harryjamessmithmusic7762]

I love this vlog!! It's fantastic!! Btw. At the same age as you are now, I was single too. Wait. I still am. lol Nothing wrong with being single in my opinion, it sucks sometimes, but otherwise it's great!! lol That hotel room was so perfect! I love it. And OMG, that giant bag of crisps! lol All the best. Btw. I don't know why, but it has become my tradition to watch your videos on Sunday mornings lol

[@kerrichristian7991]

I’ve been married for 13 years and Valentine’s Day isn’t terribly romantic for us either. We are taking a weekend trip...with our 9 year old son. 😂

[@Meowvalous1]

The horses surprised me. Is that common in the parks there?

[@emm430]

Which hotel did you stay at? It looks so nice!

[@Michelle-ww9kk]

I think it´s so great that you´re doing this!! What a great message to all the singles out there (including me hehe)

[@JHA854]

I wish you could teach me how to love London. Every time I go I hate it lol. I'll probably end up moving there for work too...

[@miapotter9070]

David Attenborough!! That book is insane I’m currently reading it and it’s so so interesting

[@marzylarpy1090]

Woooo for single ladies!

[@lillbrorsan]

That hotel room is amazing, never had anything near that even at 4-star ones :O

[@tashalondoner]

If you're a Michael McIntyre fan I can that confirm his autobiog is a right laugh! I read it the other year while I was bed bound with flu and it cheered me up so much. Happy Valentines season to you! I will be taking myself on beautiful, solo date to Doughnut Time and I'd be lying if I said you hadn't encouraged me :)

[@Meowvalous1]

Loved the video as always! Would love to know more about London and the surrounding areas. Hope to take a trip there one day.

[@conniek1039]

I’ve been to London properly just once (passed by/stayed on the outskirts near airports several times) and it’s definitely one of my top 3 cities besides my two hometowns 😍

[@Meowvalous1]

@@conniek1039 do you suggest any places to go?

[@conniek1039]

Irish_ rose NANDOS 😋😂 seriously though, I really liked Madame Tussaud’s, M&M world, and I got to see the Charlie & The Chocolate Factory musical (if you like musicals I’d definitely recommend you go see one, I love them 😍) also, the Tower of London, close to the Tower Bridge was really interesting, it had a whole lotta costumes from earlier times from what I remember 😍 it’s been about 4 years since I last went (I was just under 15) sooo I can’t remember everything but the parks were wonderful too 😍🏞🏙

[@AshleyHedrick]

I just love you! I love how you get excited about all the things ♥️ Sending my love from Ohio

[@chloep2187]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who loves looking at houses online 😅 warranted my mum is looking to buy a house in the next couple of years but I will kill hours on my realestate app looking at expensive houses and butlers kitchen and horrid decor- it’s a jolly time.

[@Bailey175]

What hotel was that looks so nice omg!

[@nadak6573]

Your videos are a guaranteed mood improver ❤️❤️

[@areldia7287]

Link to the Airbnb please. So proud of you and overcoming homesickness

[@rutiletwins7237]

Hey Grace! I wanted to ask you what hotel u stayed at! I want to visit London this summer and need to know a nice place to stay!

[@amberurlove]

Grace is the purest little bean 🥺 literally love her so much 💕☺️

[@lisanneder.4962]

I literally just booked a trip to London tonight. Going there next month for a few days to see Dear Evan Hansen and I am so excited!! Really wish I had booked that hotel though. So lovely!

[@joka2509]

I would love to know what hotel it was! Would you mind sharing? I'm going to London next month and still planning the trip! You make me SOOO EXCITED and inspired Grace!! :-) xx

[@sandworm069]

What's the name of the hotel you stayed in??

[@theGurjitb]

Did you find the remote?

[@LaetiXTwin]

Does anyone know what hotel this was?! It looks so much better than any I've stayed it in London!!

[@nikkiedden7907]

Genuinely so much admiration for you... You deserve the best.

[@kelbyenglish4329]

Lol "was it a duck or was it a bird?" :D it's a goose! They are Egyptian geese :)

[@kaar4142]

I love your simple lifestyle , please make more what i eat in a day they are best

[@yanchings]

omg i am so intrigued to know which hotel it is!!!!!

[@seawynds19]

I love that you said sorry to a drawer, I do that all the time lol 😂

[@elishaallen6259]

The biography Stuart: A life backwards is soo good! It was adapted into a film with benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hardy.

[@mackenziecampanile9552]

My sister’s nickname for me is Frackle...I mean. I’m not saying that that’s a sign that Grace and I should be best friends but I’m also not not saying that...either way, I just adore you Grace!! 😭♥️🙌🏻

[@fififiona96]

Love the video Grace! Does Starbucks charge when you order a hot water?

[@Jess-lm6ny]

grace, you can get the bagel seasoning on amazon x

[@kristinabryan3529]

airbnb or other hotel/lodging services in different places should hire Grace to travel and make videos like this, experiencing where she stays and the area, because I love this content.