London Tourist Calling | UK 2024 Vlog Day 4: London (Part 1)

[@paulmidsussex3409]

Unofficial Channel Survey - marks out of 10, can Spencer handle his beer? I will start 3 out of 10.

[@doncuadrado8489]

He's been weaned on that American piss..... dishwater. As soon as he's had a couple of normal strengths in Blighty, he's struggling. A 3 for his beer tolerance. A 9 for the Vlogs 😊

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

2 out of 10

[@philipocallaghan]

@@EmbraceTheSuck21 Naah bro, 4/10..... big ups. a couple of weekends and you're right there with us. Practice makes perfection .

[@zebraforceone]

I watched this one and was like AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH WOIIIII Then I watched the Cardiff one and was like aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah man. 12 pints will do that.

[@jonronton]

I'd give Spencer a solid 4/10 for the effort, needs more practice :)

[@unusg1]

You blanked someone on the Tube. Londoners would be proud of your actions.

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

*takes a bow*

[@Matt-d5z]

Love the fact that at the end of each say you're pissed as a skunk. We'll make a Brit out if you yet 😂😂

[@tobytaylor2154]

The king was out, if the monarch is in the royal standard flies. The guard was a gurkha

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

He probably nipped down the shop for milk or something.

[@samuelpinder1215]

​@@lovelybitofbugle219does he not do ocado? easier on his old legs

[@tobytaylor2154]

@@XennialTV oh I love an idiot, did you even read my comment, the detail idiot, the detail. The flag flying is the union jack, not the royal standard.

[@stewrmo]

Yup, the standard was flying high. The King was in!

[@tobytaylor2154]

@@XennialTV oh dear, yes I looked at the pole, and guess what!? I can tell the difference between the union jack and the royal standard. 🤣

[@percyrd1]

Well done Spence for putting your money where your mouth is and coming over 👍👍

[@dinneyw9215]

Night at Wetherspoons, Tesco meal deal, you're basically British now Spencer!

[@Really-hx7rl]

Our royals have got more sense than to actually live in a 💩hole like London on a permanent bases. You had right idea when you went away from it! That's coming from a Brit! 👍

[@pts1971]

Not until he's been to Gregg's!

[@jackiejo3812]

@@pts1971 He's already done The Greggs Sausage Roll!

[@helenwood8482]

Nah. He's spending too much time in London. We all avoid it.

[@fredshred5194]

and having your train cancelled.

[@CA_71]

I’m enjoying the vlogs. Glad you made it over and are enjoying your UK experience, looking forward to seeing more.

[@MrGoldie1976]

Those doors at Buckingham are Gates 😂👌

[@Roz-y2d]

🤣😂😅

[@hamsternibbler5582]

Best American in the UK vlogs iv'e ever seen.

[@christyhennessy7621]

This is really funny mate 😂 feel like you're America's answer to karl pilkington, did you come to brum?

[@stevesoutar3405]

Hey Spencer - glad you are enjoying your visit - and kudos to you for taking on the Wetherspoons challenge the other day, that was savage ! keep on truckin' buddy 😃

[@jackiejo3812]

Spencer, I'm LOVING these vlogs! Big reminders of my own first bit of solo backpacking as a grand old lady of 50. I was also on a budget, picnicking during the day so I could have a proper meal (with a beer or 4) at night. I tried too hard to see everything, walked too far, stayed in some good and some not so good hostels but I had a brilliant time and though I too am a bit of an introvert, I surprised myself by chatting to complete strangers. Hope you had The Best time and next time, try to get yourself to Brighton by the sea x

[@LUFC123]

Love these daily vlogs

[@markzola8142]

Should try whitby and bourton on the water at the cotswolds mate, proper English places to go

[@IDTV66]

I see a recurring theme in these videos, DRUNK FACE 😂

[@bill-wd7zs]

The guy with the poker face was a Ghurkha.

[@sooevers9411]

Oh my goodness Spencer pie & mash. My favourite meal. Loving your vlogs in the Uk

[@gordonsmith8899]

6:10 Buckingham Palace. 1. The king is in residence if the Royal Standard is at the mast head. 2. If the Union flag is flying, the king isn't in residence.

[@isabellajones-hyde9194]

The King only uses Buckingham palace for state occasions, as it being done up, The King and Queen live at Clarence House

[@ajdo1991]

Rekorderlig doesn’t taste like it should get you drunk, so it’s very easy to make the mistake of drinking it like a soft drink - until it hits you

[@sarahfields288]

I did that with Pimm's once at a wedding lol I thought it was pop

[@troyallen4868]

The cap definitely suits you, Spence! Great Vlog again!

[@sueflynn9886]

I must admit you had me in stitches - grumpy American in London!!🤣🤣👏👏

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

Glad you find me being a 31 year old curmudgeon entertaining 🤣

[@sueflynn9886]

@@EmbraceTheSuck21 I am married to a 73 year old curmudgeon!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣😘

[@lorrainemcgregor1759]

@@sueflynn9886 then you're a marvel 😂😂

[@sueflynn9886]

@@lorrainemcgregor1759 🤣🤣😉

[@stevehaddon151]

Maureen's god tier pie and mash

[@lookingatyou1478]

great call going to Chinatown, that's a real game changer.

[@02kornwall]

Good god.....Spencer is on an inland booze cruise tour of the UK 😂😂

[@huntinghistory]

@@02kornwall he’s like someone gave gizmo beer instead of water

[@sara-jayn]

You can’t half talk some shit mate! 😂

[@becca8225]

Can't we all when we've had a few :)

[@andypandy4824]

The newspapers are used by pickpockets for screens whilst they’re dipping your pockets 😬

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

Exactly, Mama didn't raise no fool!

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

The flat cap and neat beard make you look like a native, mate. This is one of the best British travel podcast I've come across - honest and down to earth. Imagine, from the age of eight to 13, I woke uo each morning at school with Westminster Abbey part of the day. As a chorister, I took far too much for granted back then.

[@NataliePine]

Really loving the vlogs, and how you've tried to go off the beaten track and embrace the experience. Keep them coming!

[@karenutting4302]

King Charles III was at home, Spencer. You can tell because the flag was up on the flagpole. If he was out, the flag is taken down. If there is a death, they will bring the flag down to half mast. If the king was taking a break in, say Balmoral. Then the flag on the top of Balmoral would be flying high. That's how you can tell where the king was. I am so glad you enjoyed your trip to the UK. Good to see that you were honest about London. I'm in the midands, and it does'nt live up to the hype if i'm honest, but then I'm like you and prefer peaceful places and find overcrowded cities too busy. Even though I ive in one! 🤣

[@phoenix-xu9xj]

Spencer looks either tired or very depressed😂

[@stevegoldy2196]

I love Maureen's pie mash, i have been going there for over 30 years, glad you enjoyed it!

[@markaston1995]

Have a cracking time in the UK Spencer. Long time fan. Love from Yorkshire ❤

[@stewrmo]

Holy hell Spencer, you did some amount of walking on this trip. I hope you didn't knacker yourself out and gave yourself time to enjoy all the sites, not just tick them off because you had to! Loving the vlogs.

[@sideshowmark913]

I dont know how anyone can drink that Swedish cider. Its absolute piss and i usually like cider drinks

[@5hanesBoard]

Don't people talk to each other in America? The got you stared at for 15 seconds must have thought you were insane.

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

You had to be there

[@fredshred5194]

No one talks to strangers on the Tube. Any Londoner can tell you that. His response was correct, the bloke was probably a pickpocket, nutter or up to something shady.

[@_Professor_Oak]

It sounded like he was a smackhead or a pickpocket, best not to interact with such specimens.

[@mpmlopes]

lol dude, people say all kinds of shit about the tube, but the reality is that people are often very social in the tube, outside of rush hour. It's quite common for people to just strike a conversation with a random stranger in the tube, it doesn't mean they were trying to rob you or anything like that.

[@thadtuiol1717]

Dude sounded high af, randomly commenting to some total stranger about his hairstyle. Spence handled it well.

[@t1281]

As a Londoner, if you tried to chat to me on the tube I’d give you as many one word answers until you got the hint and went away. Yeah. Don’t talk to people on the tube.

[@Nojj-w7s]

Loving the pie n mash

[@joecollins2200]

I like how Spencer always ends up drunk and the end of these vlogs.

[@dangermouse0480]

Living that meal deal life 💯

[@AndyKing1963]

Should have gone to Denmark St for the guitar shops, well, what's left of them (you were almost there)

[@Christianlee14]

Love your Chinatown experience x❤

[@richt71]

Hey Spencer. Loving the vlogs. Love how you know you're sh*t man. You knew how to eat a good cheap and filling pie and mash. You knew to avoid going in any telephone boxes and those bloody westminster bridge scammers and the rick saw scammers. Sorry the King was in and waiting for you at Buckingham Palace (the union jack was flying rather than the Royal Standard flag indicating His Majesty is in!).

[@samuelpinder1215]

It's not the union jack because Buckingham Palace isn't a ship

[@cazziefores2183]

I wish Spencer would quit with the attitude and chill out abit 🤣🤣🤣👌🇬🇧😘

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

I'm naturally sassy, that is my chill, deal with it 😎

[@Roz-y2d]

Yes, I think he’s a bit stressed and tired. He’s also eaten a lot which drains you while you digest it. Hope he calms down a bit.🤣

[@Matt-d5z]

Cazzie was being sarcastic FFS🙄 !!!

[@alecleamus3280]

You’re acting like a child, bro.

[@pv-mm2or]

the kings not there the union jack was flying when he's there they fly the royal standard.

[@John-jw8rx]

The cap, the pie and mash. We have a barrow boy 😊

[@Andy_U]

Hiya. Great vlog, so honest. That Chinese looked awesome. Tao Tao Ju - noted. Maybe Daniel will come back with you, next time? Stay safe. All the best to you.

[@vallejomach6721]

If the Sovereign is present at Buckingham Palace the Royal Standard is flown from that flagpole on the top...If the Union Jack is flying above Buckingham Palace (as it appears to be) instead of the Standard, the King is not in residence.

[@jaywu4169]

Royal standard not flying so no Monarch in residence

[@thomasstone3633]

Ah ffs I would've got you a hotel dude.

[@BrightonRCBrothers]

Come down to Brighton bro...... be good to meet you‼️💯✌

[@thefreedommovement]

Omg, I walked through that area just off Leicester Square every day. I worked on Old Compton St. (place called Rustiko that changed to Laxas around the time I returned to America). But my favorite place in London is the Bill Murray Comedy Club in Angel. Also loved shopping in Camden (I’m not a shopping girl, I’m a girl who grew up near Portland, and Camden is the Portland of London)

[@Wiiggz]

Rekorderlig wild berries is the real game changer

[@Bonnaci-G]

Hahaha first London vlog I’ve seen that seems so stressful and negative. Just wondering around complaining about things and getting things wrong. You must have Scottish ancestry, welcome home brother

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

See y'all in two vlogs time 😉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Bonnaci-G]

@@EmbraceTheSuck21 I say it with love, one of us, one of us lol. Love the channel

[@JustinCardiff]

Why didn’t you just wait for the next train?

[@thatsamshow]

I thought the same thing but I'm guessing he thought "cancellation" meant for the whole day. The Cardiff to London connection is extremely frequent, with trains leaving every 30 minutes for the most part.

[@mjwoodroff8446]

​@CaptainBollocks.... London is the best place to get a train to his next destination no doubt. Cross country trains from Cardiff are poorer than great western to London then heading out of a London terminus.

[@thatsamshow]

@CaptainBollocks.... I agree that travelling from London to Swansea and back again isn't a great start for tiredness. Also, he's been back in American since the 19th of June. I'm not sure what blog you're reading.

[@alecleamus3280]

You sounded pissed as a newt at the end? How many ciders did you have? Two? 😂 Sorry that the mean streets of Britain were so sore on your tootsies, and that the hay fever was so bad. Embrace the suck!!

[@Rich6_]

Should be able to claim the money back for the cancelled train if you didn't travel on it. Just claim it through whichever train company it was meant to be running the service

[@stevenknight1198]

Congratulations on your first pie and mash

[@Smartlife69-ut1hm]

You defo like the beers lad , I suppose with a surname of Joyce its in your genes

[@missxsoph1]

So British having a right good moan

[@alisonlinnell8943]

Sounding jaded Spencer.

[@rachelmcwatters2969]

Yay welcome to England 😊

[@ianoo23]

Love it Spencer, doing the travel vlog your own way; and just right not to engage with people you get a bad vibe from- you’re instincts are probably right! Save the conversations for the people who deserve your time! Looking forward to the next one! Safe travels 👍👍

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

Cheers!

[@huntinghistory]

Spence is back home but if he comes back he’s got to be more friendly and chat with people, unlike the states you make friends quick here there’s not always an angle .youll have much better time just relax and don’t ignore everyone.should of defo visited Camden .every top musician starts here you’d be amazed at street music check out cam Cole, amazing turned up in ted lasso as himself.when’s Liverpool vlog on 👌

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

Have you considered that I'm shy & introverted in real life & don't like being a bother to people? Also that I'm an American in a new country & am not trying to reenforce negative stereotypes of us?

[@aodhanmonaghan4664]

​@EmbraceTheSuck21 that's fair. The south east is more reserved, the farther from London the less reserved. Most folks are pretty down to earth. The farther from London you get the more normal it is for total strangers to chat. The enthusiasm may seem less, but that's more that, like the sweetness of things here, subtlety rather than volume is appreciated. The folks will be warm hearted even if not grinning on the outside. You've seen a lot of the comedy so you'll be aware that many areas use siblinglike mild teasing as form of affection. Long as you enjoy yourself here, it doesn't matter how you enjoy it

[@Roz-y2d]

@@EmbraceTheSuck21He’s just wanting to see you interacting. But you do you and enjoy.👍🏻

[@huntinghistory]

@@EmbraceTheSuck21 I understand Spence , just I’ve been USA 14 times since 1997 and got married there in 2004 , and you are a mixed up bunch, but I’m a scouser from Liverpool so can pretty much fit in anywhere. The more you travel the more you’ll open up. I left home at 15 to join British army so me and Daniel probably get on well , any way maybe next time take me up on my offer and we’ll go for a pint 👍

[@lvtv0197]

I like the idea that Americans come to the UK because we have better Chinese restaurants 😂

[@DisconnectedRoamer]

Are you going to see Northern England or some small towns/villages?

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

Patience grasshopper

[@ianoo23]

@@EmbraceTheSuck21😂😂😂

[@gdok6088]

Great vlog Spencer. Your banter cracks me up - love it!

[@lokent6592]

I think this trip has been awesome, it is and isnt easy travelling solo. I think though you would be well served next time by flying into heathrow, and then staying in a budget hotel just outside the city, can be anything like 50-80 quid a night. Then just hire a car - you can reach a HUGE area in just an hour or two driving, and it will serve you far better than the extortionate trains and once a day buses.

[@djs98blue]

Hopefully you’ll show us some better conversations you’ve had with us Brits.

[@alanstrachan6760]

The alcohol seems to be hitting you quick 😂

[@jules.8443]

My fav meal deal items from Tesco are prawn mayo sandwiches, coke zero & walkers ready salted crisps.

[@_Professor_Oak]

The choices of a heathen.

[@ianoo23]

@@_Professor_Oak😂😂😂

[@The-Underbaker]

So a Londoner was trying to be friendly and you just blanked him?

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

Being suspicious & about to mug me if I didn't let him know I didn't take crap off people

[@_Professor_Oak]

If some weirdo approached me on public transport and his opening line was an insult I'd tell him to f*ck off lol

[@aTiminCambodia]

It's a shame you didn't let us take you around to all the decent places. You only had 1 shot at it in the uk and you missed quite a lot of easy opportunities. You were literally around the corner from amazing placrs and yet you would have shown these in your vlogs if you had went there.

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

You're judging a bit quickly on the whole "not letting people take me around" part, then again that part hasn't been shown in the vlog series....yet

[@aTiminCambodia]

@EmbraceTheSuck21 I really do hope you had some good guides. I would of loved to of taken you around and it wouldn't of cost you anything.

[@alibennett78]

These are great Spencer I'd the feet were walked off ya

[@davidholwell2060]

Spencer you are the man. Thought you might find it a bit tough over here. Duck to water mate. Loving the pod's.

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

Thanks bro, I had a blast over there!

[@amnril]

Everyone reads the METRO in London. Btw, Embrace the Suck….. please say LEOMINSTER…. Please 😂

[@carlosdeferrer3585]

Britain has some amazing Chinese food. I would guess USA Chinese is much the same as Spanish Chinese food , bland and sad for the most part. The pie, liquor and mash made my mouth water.

[@thatsamshow]

A lot of their foreign cuisine is "American Style" and nothing like the original taste. We've been fortunate to have many different cultures and cuisines brought to these shores over the decades and excel in the world's foods.

[@_Professor_Oak]

@@thatsamshow at the same time though a lot of our foreign foods are not exactly true to their original counterparts.

[@MegaJackpot180]

at 4.22 is a guy called mark Durden smith a tv and sport presenter here in uk

[@stirlingmoss4621]

Spence, you didnt visit Westminster Hall which is attached to the parliament bdg.

[@alanmon2690]

For the benefit of other visitors, the other large supermarkets also do meal deals and many other stores. I even got one in Limerick.

[@detonator82]

These vlogs are great, Spencer. Glad you enjoyed your time here!

[@Matt-d5z]

We do have Uber!!!!

[@AngelaVara-i4l]

Spencer you know exactly where to go and what to do,I hope you are taking pics to show Daniel when you get back home.

[@SolarVibeEnergy]

He is back.

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

Thank you, I did my diligent research before each city through the *positive* comments as well as other vids on KZbin, TikTok, & Instagram. And yes Daniel got plenty of updates

[@jonhill134]

That's great that you just stared at the guy that made the weird comment about your hair 😀You were right not to talk to him 👍

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

Thank you, glad you get it 🙏🏻

[@isabellajones-hyde9194]

The King and Queen don't live at Buckingham Palace, They live in Clarence House, Just down the Mall

[@Charlie-hz3tk]

Big Ben ringing from from St Stephen’s Tower

[@Mean-bj8wp]

Well that's completely wrong. Big Ben is in the Elizabeth Tower which got renamed Elizabeth in 2012 for the Queens diamond jubilee before that it was simply called the clock tower, it was never called St Stephens tower. St Stephens tower is a completely different tower over the main public.

[@Charlie-hz3tk]

@@Mean-bj8wp do your research properly….if I have to agree with you then we will both be wrong. Just because some numpty renamed it the Elizabeth Tower for the German bint’s celebration, its history is still St Stephen’s Tower.

[@BC_26fhj]

The Royal Standard would fly on the flag pole on top of Buckingham Palace of King Charles was home otherwise it is the Union flag 🇬🇧 that looked like one of the French national guards guarding Buckingham palace.

[@yourpreciousprints2586]

Top man… your first stop was at Maureen’s Pie mash. It’s my local Pie mash shop two times a week. Spoon and fork as well bruv..,you are a top Fidge freezer, a salt of the earth 24 carat diamond, a sweaty sock braveheart, legend.

[@DANDREWSX]

Love the vlogs and the content, one thing I would say as an Englishman is that we do call it a ponytail I don't know if it's the same in the USA? Apart from that love it keep doing these vlogs maybe going to other places in the future, a great addition to the channel ❤

[@_Professor_Oak]

You talk a lot about "when you're back" in these vlogs, do you already have a plan of when? Also will Daniel be going next time? 🤔

[@Cunning.Stunt7]

Hmmm London or not, we love a bit of small talk, its actually normal... you were rude in my opinion, no reason to assume he was a pick pocket, but every reason to be cautious especially on the underground... but v rude all the same. Could have "Clutched your pearls" while engaging in our typical way on our travels 🫤🤷🏼‍♀️

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

I'm getting tired of explaining you weren't there, plus I found his opening line about my hair quite rude

[@Cunning.Stunt7]

If was a pickpocket, you'd find yourself a bit light regardless... your long silent death stare would have been the perfect distraction he needed for his or his wingman/woman's, slight of hand needs that sort of full attention. Shoulda just enjoyed a new convo while not falling for a distraction 🙃

[@Cunning.Stunt7]

@@EmbraceTheSuck21 ooooo kay! 😶‍🌫️

[@aTiminCambodia]

​@EmbraceTheSuck21 stop being a fairy Spencer. Give as good as you get, there's nothing like giving banter back. Living in the UK would harden you up to interactions like that.

[@_Professor_Oak]

@@aTiminCambodia in fairness you weren't there Tim. The chances of somebody doing what he explained on the tube being up to no good is pretty high. You have banter with your mates obviously, but you don't approach a random minding their own business with banter like that.

[@bblair2627]

That Chinese looked good to be fair

[@PoppyBucket]

well done, you seem a smart guy, as a Londoner I love it, but tourist as with any city do get ripped off... only one thing... your comment on our tea is bollox 🙂

[@nigelclinning2448]

Gurkha’s on guard!

[@jimwest7107]

You can be a proper miserable git at times, fits in with us perfectly.

[@EmbraceTheSuck21]

Thank you, that's the kindest thing said today 🤣

[@missxsoph1]

Love the ",im the guy on the left on ETS" so humble,you (and Daniel) have been taken to British folks hearts, great seeing you over here

[@PlasticGirl65]

It's easy to get drunk on Rekorderlig because it doesn't taste like alcohol and you forget what you're drinking until the room starts spinning 😂

[@dogstar75]

Agree woth you on Rekorderlig. For some reason Kopperberg rules in the UK but Rekorderlig is the superior Cider

[@16ozClawHammer]

I've lived in London for 14 years. Never been on Westminster Bridge. Some things you don't need to do.

[@speciesspeciate6429]

Lol. I love your narration throughout. It's 100% factually accurate.

[@curryking1001]

Tao Tao ju in my opinion is the best restaurant in Chinatown ! Glad you tried there, so many bad ones in that area. Very lucky choice if it was a spontaneous pick 😊