24 Hours in London on a Budget

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[@angeonline]

I clicked fast because as a Londoner, I’m intrigued to see how you manage your budget in my expensive city 😅

[@aairsick]

I’m an international flight attendant and recommend your videos often! I like this one a lot bc you prove you can cover a lot of ground on public transport. Bravo for the gray London I know well. Cheers.

[@LisaAndJosh]

here's hoping we get to see you on a flight one of these days! thank you so much for recommending our videos and for all your hard work taking care of everyone flying with you

[@52594320]

Always great to see my city through the eyes of overseas visitors. Sometimes, when you see things every day, you don't realise how lucky you are! Great video.

[@riapuaina]

Just watched the Behind the Scenes before coming to see the end results abd WOW - so amazing to see ALL the hard work that goes into making these videos! THANK YOU for sharing your travels with us Lisa & Josh. Love your work 👏🥰

[@FarmerLynneSaskatchewan]

I watched your "How We Make Our Travel KZbin Videos: From Start to Finish" before I watched the finished product. It's fantastic!! I loved it! Appreciate all the hard work you put into producing it.

[@LisaAndJosh]

thanks for watching both! :)

[@novi2000]

The face Lisa makes at 17:35 is so funny and cute! Merry Christmas Lisa and Josh! Thanks for the great videos.

[@svlagonda7417]

LOL. It reminds of my daughter's rabbit when she fed it a lemon slice once.

[@mattseaton3521]

London in the summer is a totally different experience, and usually shrugs off it's rep for grey clouds and rain for a good chunk of that season. It can hit 40C / ~100F in peak summer and the city really comes alive when the parks are full, the pub gardens are overflowing, and everyone is in good spirits as the sun has landed.

[@travelwithchristina3960]

Here’s a travel hack for London. If you go into Westminster Abby for Worship, not only is it free, you get to walk around as long as you want after. That’s how I got inside Westminster when I was a broke college student. Absolutely worth suffering through the hour of service and it was a bit of a cultural experience too. You can do the same for St Paul’s.

[@MaxwellMoore-d1u]

What a Lovely Couple, and you Packed so much in making this old Brit very Tired .Im proud our Museums are Free to all .

[@LomasLifestyle]

I love London, so glad you enjoyed It makes a change from some of the negative takes lately. Yes it's pricey but you can work your way around London and enjoy it. ❤ Loved the video, watched it twice

[@WendyFrankham]

Our absolute favourite couple on KZbin! You're in our home country, while we're watching you on our holiday in Goa. We love your videos, they are so we'll made and you two are wonderful to watch. Keep up the amazing work, love from your UK family x

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thanks so much 😊 enjoy your holiday in Goa--we've heard it's a dream there :)

[@WendyFrankham]

@LisaAndJosh it's incredible, especially southern Goa, Agonda in particular. It would be wonderful if you guys could venture out and do a video here too. Happy New Year to you both and we look forward to watching in 2025 x

[@Catherine-xr6dr]

Fun to see this after the behind the scenes "making of" video. So much work went into this. Hope you also had some genuine fun along the way!

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

This came out great 👍 makes more sense with the watching of the "How you made this video ' 😊

[@firefangz]

Was really cool seeing you guys in the city I live in! Hope you enjoyed yourselves!

[@xinccinx]

I love watching your travel videos since I saw the one of you guys in Vietnam! London has always been on my list of places to visit so I'm very delighted to see this video! 🥰

[@clairenevans6877]

I lived in London for 6 years and used to catch the Clipper boat to and from work everyday when they first started with one boat - so nostalgic to see the inside of one again.

[@minding_our_gap]

Guys this video makes me happy on so many levels! I watched “the making of” video which I loved and seeing the finished product! It’s just so much fun. Thank you for doing both!! ❤

[@user-Juneybee53]

The perfect watch for Christmas Day. Loved your tour of our Capitol City! Happy Christmas Lisa 💗 and Josh 💙

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thank you! You too!

[@user-Juneybee53]

Happy New Year lovlies xxxx🥳🎉🎈

[@maryholden3136]

Thank you so much for reminding me how much I love London. And I'm glad you got to my local area in Camden

[@chrisli4438]

Way to go Lisa and Josh! always loved your videos, keep creating!

[@lh6135]

Thank you both, you smiles are so infectious and Merry Christmas

[@Rhtpham]

WOW! you guys have been a huge inspiration for me and my wife's travel plans. We JUST did a London trip 2 weeks before you posted this.

[@LisaAndJosh]

That’s awesome! how was it?

[@KevinGabrielTravels]

Thank you Lisa and Josh for bringing us along with you all over the world. Each one of your videos is as inspiring as it is beautifully made. Each and every time I watch your videos, pushes me to start my own KZbin travel vlogs 😭 and for that I thank you guys. PS which music provider do you use?! It’s always on point!

[@LisaAndJosh]

Thanks so much!! You got this!! 💪🏽 we use epidemic sound for our music needs :)

[@medicicosmo]

Brilliant as usual, such a lovely couple, with great insights.

[@oldnews829]

Nice to see you both on my old stomping grounds. Around 8 or so years ago, my wife used to go to Uni in London and I'd catch the train down there quite regularly to hang out. As we were both young and broke we used to walk around Camden Market doing 2 or 3 laps trying free samples of food, before rolling around to the wetherspoons for cheap drinks. If you're ever back in the UK, or want any help with an itinerary outside of London make sure you put something up! Would love to show more of this wonderful country 😊

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Wetherspoons is not aa cheap but 2 to 5 it is inc any drink you want. It may not be too notch not having roasts anymore but is a step up from McDonalds.

[@thinkpadx60]

best video I have seen in December. Happy holidays Lisa and Josh.

[@geoffclarke3796]

Good to hear you had a great time in my home city. Come back soon.

[@katrinakl]

This was so fun to watch after the making of video. I even enjoyed the ad! Well done, guys!

[@followyourdreams8673]

Merry Christmas to you both! Your travel videos are the best, especially when you get a steak bake from Greggs! Made me smile.❤

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Greggs is great a big step up from Mcd..

[@alanharvey1448]

Fab, fun episode. Lovely photography. Thanks.

[@Potomacstud]

Merry Christmas to Lisa and Josh and a truly truly blessed 2025

[@connierunner]

Can't wait to watch later tonight! Cheers!

[@lizvickers7156]

Really enjoyed this video. Glad you enjoyed our beautiful country. I hope you come back soon.

[@HouseParade]

I'm so used to seeing you two in places I haven't been to, so seeing you guys in London was a new kind of fun. Cracked up at the love Greggs was getting XD truly an institution!

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Love your appreciation and have shown it can be done...

[@MabuhayLifeAdventures]

Another great video making us want to go somewhere new! My wife and I are starting our travel vlogging all over the Philippines, but we'll eventually venture out to the rest of the world. Maybe we'll see you guys out there!

[@JenksandMatilda]

Aw this made us miss Christmas at home! Thanks for sharing guys and merry Christmas!

[@LisaAndJosh]

Merry Christmas, you guys :)

[@JenksandMatilda]

@ ❤️

[@Hollygolly-s7w]

Thank you, guys!!! ❤❤❤

[@alecleamus3280]

You guys came into my feed, and I’m so pleased. You are such a great couple, who made the most of everything, and seemingly had a great time, with your infectious smiles and humour. Please come back soon. Happily subscribed, too. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@LisaAndJosh]

thanks so much for watching! :) we can't wait to get back

[@marias8007]

Lisa's fantastic with languages - I still remember your attempts at Maori when you were in NZ

[@mattharper4579]

Great video ..I think you really captured London ... And that's from a Englishman.. keep up the good work guys 😊🎉

[@LisaAndJosh]

thank you!! :)

[@tagalilly]

Thank you for this, I will be there in January for 5 days!!!

[@somethingelse4204]

Lisa is so cute!!! I mean she's also beautiful, but she's so funny and quirky and good natured! I'm a big fan of Lisa. ^_^

[@sfpdve]

Our favorite friends are here!!!❤

[@peteonthemove]

Happy Christmas. Loved it when you kept saying "quid" 😂

[@annawong5027]

Loved this vlog! Glad you got to try our infamous Greggs and enjoyed the semi derogatory term muppet haha. We have so many from plonker to wanker. I've lived here my whole life and still haven't been to see Changing of the Guard and Winter Wonderland. Hope you guys visit again soon.

[@nunyabeeswax3936]

Very nice video chaps!

[@Andr-c8w]

Happy Holidays Lisa and Josh! Love all you do, can't wait to see what's next in 2025!

[@LisaAndJosh]

Happy Holidays to you too!

[@megatrons5187]

that's why you guys are the best.... Rosetta stone for English.... comedy gold ya Muppets

[@lisaeveleigh658]

Fun video, well done.

[@giordanobenassi7303]

Congrats, excellent presentation of my town

[@deniseblomer2942]

I loved this video! Please do more videos in Europe!

[@sharimahigab1292]

Brilliant

[@markpreston5421]

We love watching your videos guys, Borough Market is one of my fav places with the best foods, Merry Xmas guys

[@melhockley7553]

Welcome to London

[@indianfyre]

I love you guys so much!! Idk if this goes against the whole ethos of the channel, but would you be open to doing a $250 a day video? I like being budget as much as the next guy, but if Im in London, I will splurge for Beef Wellington, or those few attractions even if they are $30 each. Most of us travel to a single city once in a lifetime and if were lucky more than once. I get that some people have a stretched out budget but I am just a bit above that for my trips and feel like you guys are missing the finer things that the city has to offer and thus hindering the whole travel experience! I understand if you feel differently, but just an idea/suggestion! Looking forward to the next one regardless 💌

[@LisaAndJosh]

this is a discussion that we've been having a lot lately, actually. no clear outcome yet, but we're taking a month break in january to figure out exactly this :)

[@IramisandGerry]

@@LisaAndJosh tough decision. Maybe you can do a “Splurge Button” and only activate it when you both vote/agree on it. Like an oh shit handle it’s there when you need it. 💗🇵🇷🙏🏽

[@timbrawdy2249]

@@IramisandGerrygood idea!

[@citydesk4527]

Just a small tip. It's pronounced; "Buckinem". You found Greggs! It's a go to place when you want something quick to eat and not spend all your money.

[@desimeray1]

yay this is my 2025 destination, thank you for covering it!

[@paulmidsussex3409]

I haven't lived in London since 2008 and what struck me was how incredibly expensive everything was. Particularly compared with when I first lived there in the 1990s.

[@annother3350]

Its always been expensive compared to earnings

[@paulmidsussex3409]

@@annother3350 It was different in the 1990s, there was no congestion charge, no ULEZ, cheaper parking, cheaper public transport and much lower council tax and the price you paid for food and hotels were eye watering. Fees for entering Westminster Abbey were not introduced until 1997. Borough Market sold more raw food and ingredients and less meals and snacks and it was mostly locals and workers and the prices were a lot cheaper.

[@lion73266]

I really enjoyed your day out in London.

[@LisaAndJosh]

we did too! :)

[@shaunturner6054]

Ahhh Greggs....was in Scotland earlier this year and the bacon sandwich was so good.

[@JAYBARRY-q1g]

Great post Agreed the chippys are the best Great to see you guys smashing the Greggs sausage rolls …. I lived on those beauties when I worked in Cardiff ….. it’s been a long time since we’ve eaten there… Please tell me you guys had a full English breakfast in the morning 😂 Keep the adventures coming From Claire & Jay WA

[@damreysor3]

Merry Christmas

[@LisaAndJosh]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@davepaul6496]

9-15 on a Sunday and now I have to drive to Greggs!!

[@akaBlaZze]

So excited to wake up and see another installment. I enjoy them so much I was sad when it was only 30 min🤪 I think I missed the details of the hotel you stayed at. Do you have a link or Google map location?

[@wfjw]

I Think You Will Be Back To London Some Time. You Seem To Like

[@lokki245]

I feel you guys now need to do a similar trip in summer, if only to see how LATE the sun sets. :-)

[@LisaAndJosh]

making note of this! :)

[@BradnickJo-mb2eg]

Love your videos! Thank you for this Christmas themed video ! I struggled with the audio in this one and I missed a bit of what you were saying however.

[@LisaAndJosh]

thanks for the feedback, we're always trying to adjust our audio

[@haribo99ify]

Omg was not expecting you to be in London (my town)! But where is your winter coat? I am assuming you’re en route to some warmer climes.

[@mattseaton3521]

Get Lime bikes over the Santander Cycles - much easier and you don't have to dock them. You can find them everywhere.

[@philb2085]

You have to be careful with central London tube stations (some are really close to eachother). By the time you've got down to the train and back up the other end, you might have been better off walking? Save yourself some money and see a bit more of London.

[@miltongee1627]

Nice video. I'm going to London 5/2025. I like the markets and the foods. I'm still going to get fish and chip.

[@craig3782]

Great video *****

[@aujwalyaj]

Damn! After seeing this tikka masala, I have this high level of eagerness to host you guys and make some real curry !!

[@LisaAndJosh]

Man, we appreciate this offer so much!

[@aujwalyaj]

@ I am serious. You are most welcome. Whenever you are in India. Please do let me know.

[@viviansuphanich603]

17:00 that’s a cookie! Biscuits are different….they’re drier.

[@gnomevoyeur]

To me, travelling on a budget is all about accommodation costs. I visited London a couple of years ago and spent a week at a very cheap hotel in Earl's Court. It was all of 6 square metres. The bed was most of the space. The shower was tiny and I struggled to get my fat belly past the brick half wall that was there instead of a shower curtain. Next time I'll be a bit less stingy.

[@gnomevoyeur]

At least I got to walk past the modern TARDIS/Police Box every day on the way into the tube station.

[@gnomevoyeur]

Oh wow - I jumped the gun and commented early but you are all over Earl's Court.

[@GodAtum]

The answer to the question “Are biscuits cookies in England?” is a resounding no. Unlike biscuits, which are typically crisp and crunchy, cookies in England refer to soft, chewy, and slightly cake-like treats. They often contain chocolate chips or other additions.

[@marias8007]

🎉🎉🎉 yes! ❤

[@jessbest3151]

Greggs is the best ! Cheap and Cheerful!

[@annasutton8078]

It's good to see London through other peoples eyes. I like London, personally I think Winter Wonderland is my least favourite place.

[@whonose8472]

Come back to London and I’ll use my residents discount to get you inside all the places that cost too much! I feel so sad you didn’t get to see inside the abbey 😢

[@LisaAndJosh]

So kind of you, thanks so much :)

[@sunshinegorman3218]

Using Rosetta Stone to figure out what other English speaking countries are saying is kinda brilliant.

[@LisaAndJosh]

hoovering? HOOVERING???

[@jennamahaffy9553]

Love the curry dance😂❤

[@lbunnygordon1133]

I expect you ll be back in summer perhaps Kew Gdns and nearby Maids of Honour tearooms 120 years old divine too.pies tarts quiches all homemeade. High tea too. Hampstead Kenwood Tate Britain for your Turner Thames artworks all brilliant..happy to see you both here .. such a refreshing change to see down to earth bloggers living in real world!!! Ps Tate Britain mainly free as is Kenwood House packed with art and history. Quid ! Love u two❤❤just a shot travel lodge looks more decent but unsure if still reasonable..

[@gaila.8830]

Thank you for the video 😊 At what time of the year did you go? For Christmas markets to be open and Josh with no jacket or minimally a scarf? 😂 Thanks 😊

[@iu2]

I hope you two were safe over there and didn't get pickpocketed while filming.

[@leonardosimm3536]

Check out the Premier Inn at Heathrow's T4!

[@TomBedlammusic]

Greggs is more pupular up north but funny thing is most of us think its getting way overpriced these days

[@Abeejeet12]

Hi there, great video! I am bringing 1.2k pounds with me to London to spend on food. I had booked a table at Gordon's Bar and Grill and was wondering if it is actually worth going and eating there. I am spending 1 night in London and 6 nights in Manchester btw

[@acourtesan]

did you stay at My Place Hotel in Earls Court?

[@msrdo20]

28:15 is there something growing on the back of your left hand?

[@saranebeling6375]

We’re not so into the touristy scene, but thx to your videos we have added Busan, Hoi An and Da Nang to our bucket list! Thx for the video!

[@TomBedlammusic]

Also im sure it's common knowledge due to it's irony - but you also ate the actual national dish of England/UK - Chicken Tikka Masalla

[@charliehardwick7625]

4:49 Omgggg I love that you went to Greggs ❤❤❤ haha amazing. An institution across the country. I’ve even bought my mum a £15 Greggs voucher for Christmas hahaaaa. Love you guys! So chuffed you visited even for just a shirt trip! X

[@leonardosimm3536]

I'm so glad you managed to sample some of the delights of British food, even if you were in the most expensive city in the country. Come back again - there is SO much more to my country.

[@LisaAndJosh]

You're right, there is SO much more! We've got a long list of places to check out next time!

[@leonardosimm3536]

@@LisaAndJosh I recommend - and I understand your videos are about bang for the buck - taking a look at the north of England and Scotland, two areas so often missed by the tourist industry. Both areas are incredibly rich in history and culture.

[@lawrenceglaister4364]

West Minster Abby and St Paul's are free to go for a service but after the service do your free tour , but check it out first because things can change .

[@iu2]

​@leonardosimm3536 "...delights of British food." I hope you're joking. British food is terrible. Absolutely bad. While the UK does have good food, none of it is actually British. Tourists should be warned in advance to temper their expectations.

[@leonardosimm3536]

@@iu2 Nope, not joking. "British food' is a phrase which encompasses all foods available in Britain. Having lived and travelled in North America for more than twenty years I'm happy to once again live and eat food in Britain.

[@seeker1432]

That was a small Fish and Chips. But i guess it is London. The dark sets in early this time of year, But in ummer it doesent go dark till after 10pm.

[@OlalekanAdesanji]

One love

[@BevinChildress]

Please make videos in Europe 😊

[@petergwlau]

0:15 Josh is santa confirmed

[@Cableguy72]

Well done for not getting fish and chips from a pub, it's the mistake most tourists make.

[@timbrawdy2249]

They taste good but it’s not worth going across the ocean for.

[@Saltybuher]

@@timbrawdy2249it’s definitely a must do if you happen to be in the UK though.

[@nunesgil-3668]

And don't play Mariah Carey either!! Thank you