WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE LIVING IN LONDON IN 2023

Let me show you what it's really like living in London. A little local tour of my area and an ongoing debate on whether to move..
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[@jasonsmart3482]

As a former Londoner I would say stay as long as it works for you. I now live in a quiet village by the sea in Kent, it suits but oh my god do I sometimes miss being young and having fiun in town. I loved my london life lived down south but spent a lot of time in Hampstead/ Belsize park and camden. The memories I have of those days I will cherish for a lifetime. Oh and honey in terms of bloging you are doing brillant just so natural.

[@lynnhamps7052]

Absolutely agree, I moved to Islington when I was 21 in the early 80's and had the best time of my life, brought up two children there, enjoyed all the concerts and clubs..so many evenings spent at the Black Cap in Camden and The Electric Ballroom..as we got older , theatre and museum trips got added in, I was a goth and clothes shopping at Camden Lock and Carnaby street were favourite pastimes, again in later years, it was more Columbia Road Market an Alley Pally Garden Centre as we moved across to Hackney to renovate a house. At 41, life changed and those changes culminated in me moving down to The Isle of Wight , where I remain in a tiny, one church, one inn, and two shops village,. The village consists of one longish road with a very few offshoots, one end of The road is farmland and the other, the sea. I'm in my 60's now and am pretty happy here but how I miss those old London days....sadly, the years pass quickly when you aren't paying attention and what you thought would be for ever is long gone....So as Jason says, Hannah, stay for as long as it suits, and I might add, stay a little longer than that even..enjoy your youth, enjoy London and when /you stereo leave, make sure you have a whole gamut load of memories to take with you! x 😊👍🇬🇧

[@g.s.632]

Beautiful..thank you both of you ❤

[@naleenwimalarathne5838]

Great I love to kent

[@alphaomega17]

Contrary to what you may think, Sodom and Gomorrah lifestyle is not what God wanted for His children

[@tinaneil1]

Me too used to live in same area god those days never forgotten.

[@jklym952]

This is my absolute favourite kind of video. Love seeing different London neighborhoods and architecture

[@HannahRicketts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darlenea2556]

@@HannahRicketts my fav kind of video as well. Now I want to go to Maida Vale 😊

[@erine.5680]

To add on that , Hannah is a great company to hang around with for a stroll around.

[@Kat-pu7ls]

I feel like the title is misleading because Maida vale and St. John’s wood isn’t the average looking London area…. The average person cannot afford to live here, you won’t find these shops in more diverse areas…

[@chathurialwis]

I miss the gloomy weather in the UK. I am from Sri Lanka and everyday is almost the same. Sun shines beautifully, but it's too hot to walk outside. (Generally 30C and quite humid). You may not understand it, but having seasons, and having good and bad weather make you appreciate the good days more.

[@MovieJustin]

I guess that's true. I want to drown in sunny days and swim everyday ❤ I need to visit Sri Lanka.

[@onecupof_tea]

We complain about the rain, cold, heat above 21°, on and on, but it gives us something to talk about, and look forward to, as everyone gets their perfect day eventually.

[@paulaelizabethg]

As an American who loves London, I personally feel a gray day is a perfect day. :)

[@chrisbeaman8520]

Me as well

[@christinebarnes3493]

You’re sweet

[@CarlieMaria28]

same here London is my 2nd home!

[@kandelika2902]

Me too. There is more to see in London, I would not miss the sun at all.

[@lesleysimpson5793]

I love watching London walking tours on KZbin and find the grey, rainy days to be so comforting and relaxing.

[@nadaleenbrady8183]

I’m American and would love to see London whether it’s gray or sunny ! From ohio USA

[@anniebowen1]

Please, don't leave London. The Smoke is heavenly. And your witty vlogs really lift an overcast afternoon!🌞

[@melliebe6029]

I’m from the U.S. and just took my teenagers to London for 2 weeks in January. We are so jealous of how affordable and delicious all of your food is! We live in California and a basic turkey sandwich from a decent deli with very basic ingredients is about 14 British Pounds and if there are truffles or smoked salmon, more like 20 pounds. My kids had a blast ordering all the food and pastries they wanted knowing it was back to homemade food when we got home! I already miss London. Such a fun place to be.

[@Kari_B61ex]

Brit here, and I love London. I just love London Vlogs - it may be a gloomy grey weather day but you still have the architecture and street life. London is an amazing destination city full of history and historical places. Keep Vlogging the delights of our amazing Capitol City. x

[@paullamola2317]

Don’t you want to adopt a 29 year old ?

[@jeffreydaniels7519]

I was an American ex-patriot living in St. John’s Wood back in the mid 80’s, I loved it. Every morning I would wake up very early in the morning for run through Regents Park before work, slice of heaven.

[@jimmyhook4824]

Wow! I have always wanted to take the Abbey Road Studios tour. I think the English grey is beautiful, in a haunting, melancholy way. It's a good time to find a pub with a fireplace! Thanks for the tour!

[@christinemurphy5118]

I live in Ohio, USA, and it’s pretty much grey here about 5 months a year. I love your vlogs, I always wanted to go to London.

[@Ali-RazaAwan818]

I love USA From Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️Inshallah, I will definitely come to the United States of America one day 🇺🇲

[@jacquig3116]

=I'm so glad you're walking around St. John's Wood, I graduated from the American School in London in the neighborhood. I spent so much time wandering those streets. I miss London so much!

[@Ali-RazaAwan818]

I love USA 🇺🇲 from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️ Inshallah, I will definitely come to the United States of America one day 

[@jasonire]

Love everything you do Hannah !

[@HannahRicketts]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it!

[@RoddyJenkins]

Another great video Hannah, and thanks for showing us around your local patch of London! Definitely a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ video 👏

[@HannahRicketts]

Thank you!

[@RoddyJenkins]

@@HannahRicketts You’re welcome, Hannah! Dud you enjoy the cinema, and were you able to acquire an umbrella?

[@lynnenicholls7484]

Hannah I would watch anything you put up. It’s always so soothing just walking along with you and listening to your local knowledge. And as I’m from Australia 🇦🇺 and it’s 36 degrees today, your grey clouds look great. At the end of the day it’s really just your personality that people love. So sweet and funny. Take care till next week. !!!!!!!

[@jennifergray1610]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing London and its outskirts to all of us! I found your videos during the Pandemic and they have continued to bring joy ever since. I visited London in 1983 on a high school choir trip from California and looking forward to seeing it again. Thank you again for bringing positivity and humor to us!

[@wild4fp]

I live in the North, which i love, hills, streams, animals, villages and space. But i also love London. The vibe, history, buildings, diverse etc... just came back after a couple days visit. Wish i was younger, id do the city life.

[@hanmade]

Love it! Great wander around a great area!

[@desktopadventures4031]

I really like a classic vlog now and then. ❤

[@leighmackay7486]

Here's the thing. Your videos are fun to watch thanks in a proper good measure to your personality. You are outgoing, upbeat, and so relaxed conversationally time given to watching your videos is like time spent with a bestie. Wherever you take us, whatever you're doing it's fun and informative. Cheers.

[@valeriekelly315]

That was a lovely cosy vlog Hannah, showing us your neighbourhood, so many gorgeous little shops and restaurants - it's never really grey in good old London Town x

[@marty9011]

That was a lovely stroll around a part of London. I am so envious of all the great shops.

[@lyndagolding4750]

A trip exploring London neighbourhoods is time well spent. I so enjoy your cozy presentation of the various areas around the city. Thanks for all the time and effort you expend to give us such interesting and fun vlogs.

[@ketherwhale6126]

The food, delis, store fronts, decor, old history of the streets, the Paul McCartney blurb,( thank god he’s alright), spell magic to the hum drum City. So much history in London- always something to see and do.

[@stephanieldailey9539]

Thank you for another wonderful vlog. I love seeing London architecture and neighborhoods. Good day to you.

[@HannahRicketts]

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you

[@naelissimmer4152]

Love this type of video! In this kind of video I can actually imagine myself living in the area. Such a lovely area! Thank you, Hannah!

[@auntiej1961]

Hannah - oh geez on my fellow countrymen who complains about gray days- it is called weather. I love London and really appreciate your vlogs - all content. 😊 interested in the hair product you mentioned 🧐have a happy week 💖

[@fionafrazer8820]

I'm not having anyone saying anything bad about London - best city in the world. May not be the most picturesque (although pretty close) but it has everything - DO NOT leave London! Paul McCartney story is so funny! Thank you so much for taking us along - you're the best! January is pretty grey in most cities in the Northern Hemisphere -at least you don't have feet of snow. London, to me, is perfect!

[@alisab3041]

As American tourists, we often ate from local shops and delis - more choices, healthier and less expensive than restaurants. That shop looks amazing! Pret was a standard stop for us too - cheap and located everywhere. The little shops with fruit and veg are fantastic too. I much prefer that kind of shop to our giant supermarkets here. Love your videos, Hannah. Please keep going!

[@onecupof_tea]

You should Google cafés in London. They're cheap, friendly and serve the quintessential English breakfast all day.

[@kb_9880]

@@onecupof_tea Thank you!!

[@Jubilee-Livy]

Lovely day of house viewing such beautiful homes and ❤️the food as always great video Have a great weekend Hannah…

[@Tinrebel]

Thanks Hannah, always love the walk arounds! I can’t wait for Spring and longer days! Love the visits to the shops, food selection is awesome, those Hershey Kisses were very expensive! it’s almost lunch for me and now I’m hungry! If you can stay in London do! Give it a few more years and enjoy it!

[@nelliemelba4967]

Stay in London for as long as it suits you, Hannah. I lived in London all my life, and then at 40 decided I wanted to move on, and I haven't regretted it. I think you know when it's time to go. Loved your stroll around about your neighbourhood! Btw, Timpson's (key cutters and show repairs) sell a pretty sturdy transparent umbrella. Thanks, Hannah!

[@robertlopez3941]

Overcast in February? Nothing different in the San Francisco Bay Area. Well, it could be foggy instead, and as the old saying goes, “The sun can’t be out every day.’ Thank you Hannah and keep posting 🎉

[@larisaschreiber3146]

Yay, it's out n about with Hannah vlog - the best kind imo💖! These are the types of vlogs that take me away from ordinary life! You're so lucky to live in London, don't move Hannah!!! Best wishes 😚

[@lisama4903]

Hi Hannah, loves seeing around your neighbourhood. It’s so cozy and village like . I also loved seeing the cabbie hut lunch spot. I didn’t know that’s what they were for. I’ve seen the. But I didn’t know what they were for. They are so cute . Abbey rd area was great to see aswell. I remember watching Ab Fab , and seeing Patsy and Eddie doing an episode there. Thanks for your hard work putting these blogs together. Lots of love from Australia . ❤

[@mikef445]

Hannah, nicely done as always. I like seeing London on an overcast day. It's easier to visualize and enjoy the sights. Keep up the good work. You'll be at 100K subs in no time. Your friend Mike.

[@pinkskiestoday]

"You're not gonna starve in this area; you're just gonna go broke in the process." I laughed so hard!

[@janetjones4874]

Me too.

[@dalefriesen8676]

Home is where the heart is.❤Realistically what can one get for a million pounds? A transparent brolly is perfect for a vlogger like you, Hannah! I always enjoy when you take us in the stores and restaurants and show us the prices. Regardless of the weather. Take care Hannah and happy valentines! Please be careful when riding those e bikes in heavy London traffic. I worry about you. See you next Friday! 😉

[@kdean9537]

Hi Hannah, loved this vlog! Rain or shine, it's always great to see around London! It's fun looking at places for sale...doesn't cost anything to dream! 😊 Bring on the shopping videos...they are great! But really, all your videos are wonderful and interesting! Thank you for sharing, have a wonderful weekend! Take really good care, stay well! Lots of love Kathy x 💖

[@SkullsandCrows]

Omg my heart. The nostalgia. Over 10 yrs ago me and the family left Maida vale(im still in london). But its so surreal seeing you walk around Maida vale. I used to live in the estate across St. Marks church, the one that caught fire. So sad that happened but yh so mad!!! Maida vale will always have a place in my heart, lots of childhood memories there. x

[@mitzi8100]

What a fun tour! I would love to live in London! And I would not mind the weather at all.

[@janinewalker2105]

Hannah you are one of my favourite KZbinrs and your videos are always first class. This one was great as usual. I would be interested to see the Sky Garden as I am hoping to do that the next time that I'm in London. I have been to London countless times since I was very young but I love the place so much that I keep coming back time and time again and I think that I always will. I just never tire of it and find new things to do every time I come.

[@leanneharris3191]

Thank you Hannah another great vlog. You are why I look forward to Fridays.

[@mikerickett1137]

Just watched this posting. Amazed at the prices of everything. I would guess that it is on average around 40% more expensive than it is up here in Liverpool and some things are at least double! Really good to see round the shops though. Terrific choice of food. Mike Rickett

[@namehere4954]

As an American, who loves grocery shopping, never seen a Truman hot dog in my life 😂 ...absolutely love that small little market, looks fresh & tasty!!

[@colleenhayes4643]

I just started watching your videos (From Florida USA) about a week ago. I hope you continue to make more I really enjoy seeing London.😊

[@monikar9846]

Thanks for showing us around the neighborhood. Love seeing the different parts of London you take us to. I’m glad you’re still giving us great content at the beginning of the year, because we need the uplifting vlogs.

[@Ali-RazaAwan818]

I love USA 🇺🇲 from Pakistan 🇵🇰❤️💯

[@suelmarques340]

Your headband is pink for Valentines! It is lovely.

[@lgiamYasmine03]

Thanks Hannah. I always enjoy any of your vlogs. Always a pleasure😊

[@linda-thriftandvintagejunkie]

I love the Blue Plaques! I'm a serious plaque reader. I so enjoy the unexpected history of the buildings.

[@alansebastian2152]

Hannah, I was thrilled to see St Mark's included in the video. I am not sure if you noticed at 4:21 when you commented on stickers on a pole. That pole is for an EarthCam. It live streams to the internet facing the Abbey Road zebra crossing. I use the feed as my live windows wallpaper. It is amazing to watch people trying to get the perfect iconic picture on the crossing. I have always loved these vlogs the best - especially when you end up at home and conclude the vlog. Many thanks again for the St Marks....you are the best!

[@stevnor99]

Another stunning vlog! Some really wonderful stores around there. If you do decide to move out of London, please could you continue to vlog... and make awesome trips into town so we can continue the magic? Pretty please 😉😇😎

[@LeeJohn70]

Excellent video, I must say Hannah much more enjoyable than going up in the lift at Battersea etc 👍👍😁 Have a great weekend and week ahead 👍👍😁

[@SuperCrazybumblebee]

This was the perfect vlog. It's my dream to live in London and it's the local shops and markets that I'm interested in. I'd love to see your local weekend farmers market. Love from Australia.

[@rozbrockie2684]

Love your roaming around the shops posts, thanks Hannah 👍

[@lisacambridge6541]

Great vlog Hannah. Looking forward to your upcoming vlogs❤!👍

[@Ali-RazaAwan818]

I love USA From Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️Inshallah, I will definitely come to the United States of America one day 🇺🇲

[@gillt5177]

Absolutely loved your video, you make them so interesting. My career of nursing took me to London and I lived there for about 3yrs and watching your videos brings back lovely memories of that time. I think you’ll stay in London as you’re so passionate about the different areas etc which in turn makes it interesting for us to watch. Take care Tiffany 💐

[@korinaviado3333]

Thanks for taking us around and looooove when you show food and inside of the stores 😊😊

[@beckid5107]

I always enjoy your vlogs. I think the variety is what makes it fun!

[@phylisingrassia296]

I probably will never be able to visit London, so I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog! Even though it is cloudy, it is still beautiful! Always love seeing the food as well!

[@linzbarber]

You said it Hannah....cosy, local vibes....just perfect for winter watching. This was so enjoyable and how I'd love to live where I could just step out of my house and into all that life. The choice of food looks amazing, please stay in London and we can all live vicariously through your vlogs xx

[@cliffhorman6846]

I really enjoy roaming about with you. I to love Londons architecture. Love the different shops and the TAXIO stop!

[@mslatif3378]

I love this type of vlog. As far as the gray weather in London, it’s part of the charm & personality of London, love it ❤

[@carloschbn]

This vlog is so cool! I would spend hours visiting all those nice places. They are so full of history, stories and culture, but also beautiful houses and architectures, just as the old church. Visiting the famous Abbey Road and the studio is a "must" for tourists. And all those bakeries and food stores really have a very good variety of products, really amazing and yummy. Have a wonderful friday Hannah!

[@shirleymclean5895]

Loved this video, lovely to stroll around and explore from the cosy comfort of your own home😆thank you for sharing, really well filmed as always😎

[@mlss1229]

Still watching here Ms. Hannah and thank you much for another interesting excursion of your beautiful city

[@DC-jk9ts]

I've taken to liking your videos even before I press play as I know they are always going to cheer me up.

[@cubbie7762]

Loved every minute of this video. Thanks Hannah! 💐

[@KH-nn6kh]

Thank you very much for the Jan/Feb vlogs... for that matter all! It is nice to see the general streets, shops & restaurants, life, culture and feel of a neighbourhood. Real life and the vibe of a community. There is so much going on, as people go about their life and day. Yes, great to see feature sites, but a neighbourhood gives you a setting for the what the areas is. Oh, and looking forward to Kew; have never been but is definitely on my list. Thank you again!

[@terryl3948]

Another enjoyable video... your walks and ramblings on, about the area, weather, cost of stuff, fashion, is just so relaxing. You are you, a naturally enthusiastic person out and about. Love it. Thanks.

[@carolinemcdonald6289]

Hi Hannah thanks for showing us around ! Looks lovely area, and those cake shops 😋, Caroline Ireland 🇮🇪

[@cschroder9830]

Enjoy all the variety of videos you make. Variety is good. Enjoyed them all…especially in January and February!🎉🎉🎉

[@marinabaric7814]

So nice to see this footage and remember a beautiful London vibe 😊

[@nancyneyedly4587]

I love the grey days! I love the moodiness & cozy atmosphere of the grey days.

[@livswhen]

This video was fun! I’m planning a trip to London and I feel like I have to fit all the tourist sights in.. but this video reminds me we could have an equally fantastic day just walking around and soaking up the neighborhoods.

[@mamnisel4815]

Nice tour of your neighbourhood Hannah and I love the mix of Delis and independent shops which makes it a good Area to live.I also love the Beigels and get mine up brick lane market on a Sunday.Videos are great whatever the weather and hope you enjoyed Babylon!!!

[@stankormy5717]

Hannah, you make London brighter!

[@d.d.mac.3773]

I just used the currency converter when I saw the London 2 bedroom apartment. For 1,845 pounds, it converted to $2979.80 CAD. I then googled average price of a 2 bedroom rent in Toronto. This came up: "According to a new analysis of data at a major listings site, the average price for a two-bedroom apartment or condo rental in Toronto rose 24 per cent to $3,353 in October from a year earlier." I just thought it might be interesting to you, if you wanted to compare. I always love comparing real estate prices in different countries and I'm drawn to the real estate offices to have a nosy at their market. The burned out beautiful church was so sad. Thanks for posting!

[@user-he1pp9gh1l]

Hannah, your vlogs have been amazing! I miss London so much! I loved living in London! Thank you!

[@howcotube]

Another wonderful vlog and just a few months ago I was at the sites you walked and those sites are better to see for you are walking them ! I purchased from Gail's bakery and it was quite good and next trip we will go back once again as we always visit Abbey Road and the surrounding area. I was lucky enough the get a piece of the wall as the guy who was ripping down the Revolver wall gave me a part of it and now on display on my wall. He was the very person who put up the "If these walls could sing" as you can see on your vlog. Thanks for the look back Hannah !

[@marenello99]

Really enjoyed the video of a different area. How about a series of videos outside of central London? The most extreme example would be Amersham in zone 9 (the old part is very nice). The trouble with moving out of London is the ‘nice’ places, with things going on and good transport, aren’t sometimes THAT much cheaper, especially as train fairs are crazy expensive compared to TfL. St Albans couple be an option, but it’s not as happening as zone 2!

[@enricocurcio1610]

00:01 Ferrari 458 Italia in Giallo Modena (Yellow)£130K 00:41 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabrio (991) £80K 1:25 Ferrari 458 Spider in Tour de France Blu (Deep blue) £150K 2:13 Porsche 911 Carrera 4s Cabrio (996) £25K 3:29 Ferrari California T £95k 4:56 Ford Mustang Mach-E £75K

[@darshpatadia2330]

Hi Hannah it was amazing watching your vlog.got to learn many new things from london.the weather was so nice and pleasant,was happy to see everything and everyone being at peace and working for their well-being.also to remember about the foods that you showed on the vlog,it looked delicious and tasty.everthings looks very calm and beautiful that is the people/shops/the weather/climate etc. Thanks for making us know about your life in London.it was fun watching your vlog 🙂 Hope to see your next video's soon Till then stay happy and healthy ☺️

[@mattcoates8229]

Great vlog, love seeing all the different bits of London. Keep up the good work.

[@Coco-t5d]

Your videos are so enjoyable. Thank you so much for walking us around. Loved it!👍

[@unintentionalminimalist]

I loved this video, I grew up in violet hill and you actually showed m childhood home, I also used to babysit in the purple house as a teenager although it was a much more subtle colour back then.

[@HannahRicketts]

oh no way!

[@raylunz7211]

Merry Christmas Hannah and to your family. Thank you for all the wonderful vlogs you make throughout the year. Happy 2024!!!

[@CarfeDiem-e7s]

It feels like we are always together. Even though we can't chat together. Nice browsing. Enjoy your lunch.

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

Love your "travel" videos. So many places to explore and eat in London. Living in Michigan, US, we're used to gray weather. But I've been lucky, everytime I've visited London, the weather has been great and never had to use an umbrella!

[@BrownyBird]

I first moved to London 20 years ago. Then need to follow husband to Monaco 5 years ago where we live at the moment and believe me we are looking so much forward to visit London every Xmas. Can't live in this wonderful place 🥴 unless we charge the batteries in England every year! I swear!

[@joannebille6848]

Don't leave London. I lived in NYC for many years and recently moved upstate. I miss the city terribly. Nothing can beat the ability to walk out your door and have the vibrancy of the city at your fingertips.

[@clair233]

💯 agree

[@ryfr6711]

It depends on what you enjoy/like/can actually cope with. I am so overwhelmed by noise and people in my city I would do almost anything to live somewhere like the cute village I grew up in. London/New York = my idea of hell.

[@alphaomega17]

You mean the crime, rapes and lunacy of NYC? Something is seriously wrong with you.

[@margopaton3240]

I loved your video❤ It’s lovely to see all the shops, sights and scenery and activities around different areas. There are some amazing places to visit! The cupcakes caught my eye🧁 You could easily spend an afternoon in one street. I think you would miss London if you moved. Everything is on your doorstep and there’s so much entertainment. Your video was excellent, as always 😊

[@pratap7567]

ur video uploaded one-year ago.. but now I'm commenting this video bcz of u ur voice and ur expression..

[@micheleparker3780]

I'm glad I found your channel; yes, I've always been curious to know what it's like to actually live in London!! Thank you!☺️

[@moonstoneway2694]

It’s a gray day here often too but then the sun comes out and the bluest skies you’ve ever seen are in Seattle (or London)! Have a great weekend.

[@nelanigoonawardena9149]

Loved the video. Visited England many times, and London and I think the weather is beautiful. 😃

[@Tobywan82]

Great job, Hannah. The Walkie Talkie isn't my favorite bit of new architecture in London, but you made it look fun!

[@CarolynLiu]

This is how I like to explore London! Thank you for the tour! Love your videos!❤

[@richardsamuels132]

Many thanks, Hannah, You have some of the best vlogs content on KZbin imho. Your videos are always interesting and varied. I don't think anyone can call your videos boring Hannah. Why would u consider leaving London? It's one of the best cities in the world. So much to see and do in London. See u on the next video.

[@CollinKelley]

Maida Vale is one of my favourite neighbourhoods! ❤