Answering your London questions that Google couldn't answer 🤔

[@annaontour4346]

I´m a solo traveler for a couple of years now but I prefer hotels over hostels. When I went to London last year, I booked 2 walking tours and met 2 other female solo travelers. We had lunch after the first tour, the next we hang out and visited Sky Garden and on my last night we had dinner together. That was fun!

[@deidramacleod]

Just took my third trip to London, stayed in East London for the first time and loved it. It was so much more interesting than the areas I've previously stayed in and forgotten the names of. Amazing dining options.

[@cocofoster5505]

Jess I found you quite patronising to some questions here which may seem patently obvious to you but for anxious first time visitors (not me) are genuine concerns. Keep your humility and good grace.

[@loveandlondon]

I think I just found it funny that we asked for questions people couldn't find on Google, and many of the questions were very Google-able ;)

[@FalcomScott312]

Nice job & and I'm glad seeing Jess laying it all down for everyone who's visiting London soon!! ❤️💂‍♂️🇬🇧

[@kimm3473]

Love the new team, and it’s always great to get the OG too. ❤🎉

[@djm58sk]

In London last week, I noticed signs in Tube stations warning of "gadget grabbers," i.e., people who snatch your phone right out of your hand and run away with it, so I figured it was safer to use my Oyster card and keep my phone in my jacket pocket.

[@ozelhassan8576]

Sage advice

[@loveandlondon]

Meh, millions of people use their phone to pay for the tube every day, including me, it's usually fine.

[@christendowning5987]

I’m from Massachusetts. I was in London with my 11-year-old daughter earlier this month. We had our phones out constantly for photos, booking reservations, map apps, etc. No issues whatsoever. London feels much safer to me than anywhere in the US.

[@stevebarlow3154]

@@christendowning5987 London is one of the safest big cities in the world, you just need to watch out for pickpockets and phone snatchers.

[@cijmo]

Mine is that mostly I'm a putz and would lose my phone. I use an Oyster card so that if I lose that, I've only lost my oyster card LOL.

[@just-a-yt-guy]

Wow you are 100% info. No chit chat, just solid advice. Love it!

[@loveandlondon]

Always!

[@The_Mace]

Woohoo! Jess is back! 😊 Also, the train ride from London to the Louvre must be quite a trip... 🤣

[@loveandlondon]

lol. Just for this one! If you want to see more, be sure you're following me on IG or TikTok. @Jessdante

[@The_Mace]

@@loveandlondon Your team is doing a great job with the channel!

[@WillChivers]

Getting the Eurostar from Kings Cross St Pancreas International is quite easy, and safe. When I was living in London, I went to Paris for a day trip on a few occasions. Not impossible but tiring. The train is 3h 30m and you can walk from Gare De Nord station in Paris to the Louvre in 30m, but you should book at the Louvre as it’s very popular.

[@Garybaldbee]

Not really. It's the Eurostar. London to Paris in 2 hours 20 minutes. Perfectly possible as a day trip.

[@ebonitompkins]

Yep, just did that day trip but just be sure you know how to get around and back on the train. We don't read/speak French and got yelled at for it. No one helped us.

[@Sharad20072008]

London's the first place where I have had no need to withdraw cash. It's also the first place where I have seen more 'No cash, cards only' signs than the other way around. London has mastered the contactless card system to the extent few other cities (if any) have. This coming from a first time visitor who has spent 4 days in London.

[@loveandlondon]

Yup! We talk about this all the time and people still don't believe us haha

[@feylezofi]

I had the same issue in Nordic countries and Amsterdam. In the latter places that accept cash didn't accept bills higher than 50 euros.

[@Magic_beans_]

I spent a week there in March and didn’t touch a single note or coin. Only time I wished I’d had cash is to tip a tour guide. It was a bit awkward to walk away with that unresolved, but (1) as with other things it’s appreciated but not nearly as expected, and (2) we caught up later, so all’s well that ends well.

[@matthewboyd9349]

Thank you for everything over the last year! My family and I are on a plane tomorrow to London from the US. Soooo excited and prepared.

[@loveandlondon]

Have a great time ❤️❤️

[@xiaogu00fa]

I was just back from UK and Ireland today, I only paid for public toilet once in my 20 days there. Malls, pubs, musems etc, all of these you can use for free.

[@insaneprepper2832]

Some of those questions were just downright.....challenging. My son and I will be visiting London for a week in August. If I see you, I'll make sure to say hello. Your videos have been an incredible help to us!

[@loveandlondon]

We're so glad our videos have been helpful! Wishing you a wonderful trip ❤️

[@theerna99]

We miss you Jess! You are amazing on KZbin. Hopefully we'll see more of you.

[@BostonBobby1961]

Hi Jess, thanks for your channel, My wife and I spent our 35th wedding anniversary there we stayed at the Hilton Kensington London at Holland Park, it was the most wonderful trip and we used a lot of your useful tips. We mastered the tube, we used our phones to pay our fair on both the tube or bus. Once again thank you so much.

[@loveandlondon]

Glad to hear it, you're welcome!

[@jamestaylor3811]

Great to see Jess again, even if it's just for this one video! Also, loving her suggestion to "drag your kid onto the bus" - hilarious!

[@loveandlondon]

LOL

[@richardrubert1359]

Jess, so good to see you again. For someone that has been watching you from the beginning and used your services, some of these questions are humorous. Best of luck!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for the kind words Richard!

[@SirClerihew]

I visited London with my girlfriend last year, and your guides were head and shoulders above anything else I could find. We are now visiting Australia this year and I wish they had their own version of you.

[@loveandlondon]

Thank you SO much for your guide purchases! And the kind words :)

[@maltesetony9030]

Nice to see you back, Jess - been suffering withdrawal symptoms!

[@liamcelly]

Hey Jess! Thank you so much to you and your crew for all the tips and advice when traveling to London. I recently travelled to London for the second time in early May. All your tips made my trip more memorable and awesome.

[@loveandlondon]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching.

[@juliescott1976]

I bought an Oyster card back in 2007 and I still have it. Top it up everytime I go to London.

[@felicegreece]

Jess looks really fed up😂😂

[@loveandlondon]

Some of these questions 😂

[@s21martin1]

Another well done and informative video

[@marybethmaloyG]

In London we only withdraw enough cash for (region appropriate) tips - for hotel staff and some cabbies prefer cash if you have it. We take the tube 85% of the time but sometimes you need a cab 😊

[@juliewieliczko4669]

You seem annoyed that you're doing a video. I hope you continue because you're the main reason I watch your channel. It's your style and presentation that keeps me interested. It's the same reason I watch a couple of cruise channels despite never having been on a cruise and having no intent on going on one--the presenters are engaging and entertaining.

[@loveandlondon]

Hi Julie! Thanks for watching. This will be the last one! Be sure to follow me on Instagram or TikTok if you want to see more. @jessdante

[@covaro]

The info on the under 11 are free on the tube is invaluable. I've got 6 people I'm responsible for on our trip to London in August, and been struggling trying to find the best way to manage that, since I'm only bringing two cards with me and obviously wanting to limit the Oyster Card expense.

[@AM-dz2sh]

Don't forget most museums and galleries are free! A great way to keep kiddies entertained, along with river and park walks! Have a great stay! (If the centre is too busy for your gang then spend time in Hampstead Heath or Richmond Park)

[@covaro]

@@AM-dz2sh Thank you! We've got lots on the books during our visit and are actually staying in East Sheen (had to get out from the center of London to find affordable accommodations for six people), so have some plans for morning walks at Richmond Park.

[@johnhasty3411]

Twenty years ago I went on a Jack the Ripper tour walk… the guide was really good!

[@Nick-13]

Great to see you again Jess, and useful info, for new and old visitors !

[@melissawolf9759]

We miss you so thanks for the new video

[@theukyankee]

As a Londoner, this is some good info. Saw you at the Phillies game and hope you enjoyed it!

[@rickmiller6520]

Hi Jess! So glad to have you back, you have been missed ! Great information and will be very helpful when I visit. Hopefully, we will see you on more videos in the near future.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much! This is the last one, be sure to follow me on Instagram or TikTok if you want to see more. @jessdante

[@moshell5249]

Was lovely bumping into you at Spittalfields Jess :) look forward to the amazing things you have planned ahead!

[@loveandlondon]

❤️❤️❤️

[@grahambell5865]

Brilliant Jess is back 👏👏👏

[@loveandlondon]

This is the last one! Be sure to follow me on Instagram or TikTok if you want to see more. @jessdante

[@anlerden4851]

Hi Dear Jess I haven't seen you for a long time but now i'm so happy to see you again.🥰😍🤗

[@loveandlondon]

You must not be following me on Instagram then! @jessdante

[@yaowsers77]

I did laundry! Boswell laundry on Boswell Street. It's near A40 and Southampton row. You can buy a tide pod from the owner too. But pack your own fabric softener sheet. I chatted with the nicest local who also helped me with the machines. Bring cash.

[@cijmo]

Long Land Launderette in Borough, too. Nice lady works there you can buy soap, bring cash.

[@ohmydays5567]

Hey Jess !! Nice seeing you! You and your Team continue to share the best for tourists visiting LDN🤩🥰

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks so much for the kind words! The team are so great :)

[@ally4695]

so happy you are back!! Bern to London a month ago, after watching nearly all of your videos, and it helped me so much! Thanks a lot😊 btw- didn‘t use ANY cash- first cashless holiday, great in London!

[@keeliechamberland1735]

Excited to see you again!!

[@Zelda-sr6ro]

The Eurostar is totally safe! But to go to the Louvres, you need to take the RER or the metro and switch at Gare de l'est or Châtelet-Les-Halles. You need to watch for pickpocket, but it's not "unsafe".

[@goprotravelogue]

Finally Jess is back! Glad to hear that voice 😁

[@loveandlondon]

Just for this one! If you want to see more, be sure you're following me on IG or TikTok. @Jessdante

[@noragomez5348]

You are great. 👍 thx for advise. And you are spot on for the trains to Paris. Thx

[@renferal5290]

I always enjoy London. I will be back again in a couple months. I love how easy it is to get about on the Tube. And thank you so much for the toilet guide LOL

[@loveandlondon]

Ah well thanks for buying one of our guides!

[@renferal5290]

@@loveandlondon I am sure I will find it very useful indeed :)

[@cijmo]

Also, about zoning, you touched on a bit ... watch when you're booking accommodation. You find a place and it's reasonable but it's zone 5. It's a longer trip to the sites and more expensive. We booked in Tooting but if we'd stayed just a few stops earlier, we would have been zone 2.

[@xiaogu00fa]

Some other places out of zone 1 or zone 2: Kew Gardens, Wembley Stadium.

[@ericvanvlandren8987]

I think, perhaps, they were asking your opinion of EuroStar from London to Paris. Could be wrong, but that’s my guess.

[@loveandlondon]

In that case - we love it! Always recommend it on our channel as a great way to go between the two cities :)

[@ET76001]

All of these easy to find on google.

[@Magic_beans_]

I suspect the Louvre question is about the Eurostar. I’ve heard some stories about tourist questions. “What can you see in the tunnel?” is common enough that it’s one of the FAQs on Eurostar’s website. Real answer: nothing really, just the inside of a concrete tunnel. (I would be snarky but someone from the Great Plains may actually have reached adulthood having never driven through a tunnel.) I do wonder what those visitors expected though. A light show, perhaps a futuristic see-through tunnel so they could watch seals swim by? Seriously though, safety-wise they may have heard about that train that got stuck in 2022 and they’re wondering if that’s common.

[@vespahandle]

just picked up your 6 day guide and appreciating the pragmatic info. i live in San Francisco and have traveled extensively but will be heading to london for a solo trip (and a bit of taylor) so i'm appreciating the good info. also, any links to best gluten free places/dishes and fun places for a 60 yr old gay woman! thanks much. great work.

[@loveandlondon]

Ah amazing! Thank you SO much for your purchase! We have tons of GF spots in the guide (they have little GF icons to tell you)

[@Listenerandlearner870]

A very important question whuch you will be fab at highlighting is which rail airport links acceot contactless and Oystet. The Stansted Exoress does not accept Oyster and contactless. Be fab and list which links do accept Oyster and contactless and which don't. Such things need repeating.

[@Listenerandlearner870]

People who try to use contactless on the Stansted Express get a very big fine. A ticket must be bought each time. Contactless can be used to pay for the ticket but an actuall ticket must be bought. Lovely to see you presentibg as often as you like. Your collegues are also fab. 🙂

[@henryorea888]

Hey Jess! Great to see you again! We miss watching you here on KZbin. Don’t get me wrong, the other people are great, but it’s always so awesome when you come back every now and then. 😊😉😎 Happy Travels, Jess! Gracias. 😉✈️✌️

[@lordbisnick3932]

So glad you are back Jess, not the same without you.

[@davidbest8912]

She so easy on the eye 😉

[@loveandlondon]

That's it, we're back to our new presenters ! Be sure to follow Jess on Instagram or TikTok if you still want to see her: @jessdante

[@StephenRobertd]

Great to see you again jess we miss you all your fans always its great watching your vlogg again a kind American lady with a heart of gold 💛

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnstanley6681]

Not rude at all. Thank you

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@plscholl6304]

LOL! You convinced me to get your London Guide with your assurance that you can tell me where all the restrooms are. Now, that's the kind of inside information I need!

[@loveandlondon]

Oh absolutely! We know what you guys are looking for hehe

[@AM-dz2sh]

Just pop into a pub, for free, no need to buy a drink. Just pop in - They are on every street corner.

[@castorpollux5154]

We miss you 🥹

[@loveandlondon]

You must not be following me on Instagram then ;) @jessdante

[@castorpollux5154]

I am! Just miss you here 😊

[@davidbest8912]

Her candid eyes 🫠

[@davidbest8912]

Her accent 😉

[@d.c.127]

Can't stay away, eh? Very glad! 👍🏼😊💞

[@loveandlondon]

Just this one! Back to our fab new presenters next time.

[@monmur7952]

I...don't think some of those people actually googled? However, the vid was entertaining, in part, by the silly lack of googling!

[@loveandlondon]

hahah you're probably right

[@pn9043]

need to create a love and edinburgh channel ASAP

[@loveandlondon]

Paris is keeping us busy in the meantime :)

[@DHenry-oo7ut]

I think one of your questions. Is it safe to travel to Louve. I think they want to go on the Euro train.

[@stevebarlow3154]

Yes, I think it takes about an hour and a half to reach Paris on the Eurostar.

[@rhondafair1412]

Thank you!

[@keithflowers5229]

Simply Brilliant. Thank you

[@suesue1486]

Great stuff.

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@cookiemonster7313]

Happy 300K 🎉💐

[@loveandlondon]

Almost there!

[@davidbest8912]

Pubs pubs pubs everywhere.. I like one opposite side to Big Ben 😜

[@harveyrichard2007]

Hello Jess! I will be in London from Montreal with my kids June 10-20! Heck, maybe we'll cross paths. I noticed that you do not mention in any of your guides (e.g., your 6-day Itinerary) anything about where we can see ancient Roman ruins. Can I suggest you add this on your next updates ?

[@AM-dz2sh]

Visit the Mithraeum!!! Or the Billingsgate Roman House & Baths, I prefer the former.) I also suggest booking a Tour, where they can tell you the history; as you walk between the sites that are scattered across the City of London. (Different to London City. Which they will of course cover off.) :)

[@AM-dz2sh]

Actually, scratch that - Get over to the city of Bath. A nice day trip.

[@kevingardner112]

This may have already been said, but the 11-15 card can be obtained for free, online and all you have to do is upload a photo of the child. You then top it up online also.

[@carolinetaylor5594]

Good to see you.

[@leydimoralesATL]

Do you have any videos or suggestions for Salsa dancing socials/clubs in London?

[@mashy712]

I wouldn’t say that Central London is “squeaky clean”. 😝 but I think I know what you mean. @9:54

[@loveandlondon]

Haha definitely not squeaky clean, but close enough to it 😂

[@AndyKing1963]

great video Jess, cheers!

[@mujernica]

East London looks like my kinda jam!!!! I think we're staying either near Soho or going up to Camden. Any tips for the Camden area?

[@loveandlondon]

Great! Yes we cover Camden in our itineraries and Casual Tourist Guides! Shop.loveandlondon.com we help you avoid the crap there's a lot there!

[@Georgeshetuni]

Thank you for your tips. You are the London expert, and you're a very nice person by the way

[@martinp.1458]

What is the name of the Pub at 8:30 min? (its seems not to be the Windsor Castle)? Thank you.

[@Bejewelle88]

Good to see ya, Jess!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@noragomez5348]

Thank you Jess. Going in November. How will the weather be. Snow ?❄️

[@loveandlondon]

Hard to say, but we rarely get snow!

[@noragomez5348]

Why is Buckingham palace closed in November. I mean ok I get it. But are the gardens that are open worth the cost ? Should be view and admire from afar ?

[@charlesbrenan6269]

Great - you're back. 👍

[@loveandlondon]

Just for this one! Be sure to follow me on Instagram or TikTok if you want to see more. @jessdante

[@elwisuntemp7199]

7:36 maybe they were talking about the Eurostar 🤷‍♂️

[@loveandlondon]

Eurostar doesn't go to the Louvre ;) Stops at Gare du Nord

[@QueenSis13]

You could have just said that then lol I’m so confused about the tone of this video. You could have pulled other questions or just not made the video.

[@AL-su8pg]

@loveandlondon would pay FOR A LIST of hotels in each area of London. That included budget, mid grade to luxury hotels in each area. I wouid pay for a London hotel guide if you guys would make this and also mention which ones have 2 beds. Please make one bc people will pay for it I promisr

[@loveandlondon]

We did have that for a while but it people weren't buying it so we retired it. Our website has tons of hotel reccs tho! Loveandlondon.com

[@sophieb.kruger2227]

Can you make a Video about the Ride from Luton 🛫 to London City? Thank You!

[@loveandlondon]

That's a pretty specific route that very few people would do. Just use Google Maps to work it out!

[@michaelantonella4781]

My London guru. Love seeing you back!!

[@loveandlondon]

Thanks for watching!

[@Stand663]

Welcome home Jess. Missed you ❤

[@loveandlondon]

Just a quick visit! Be sure to follow me on Instagram or TikTok if you want to see more. @jessdante

[@LauraVasquezmontoya]

I've seen some people saying that living in London is not good now because of taxes and crime and other reasons and it makes me sad 😞 because I love this country please help. I need your point of view, living there and as a lover of this beautiful city ❤

[@Knee-ko]

Sorry Jess - Your crew are doing a great job but you'll always be why we love L&L. ❤❤

[@melissawolf9759]

I do have a question is this cell phone stealing really as bad as I’m hearing ? And what do you recommmend for keeping safe w that

[@loveandlondon]

Just keep it tucked away and zippered up and you'll be fine!

[@stevebarlow3154]

The police made a big effort to deal with this type of crime and it is much reduced. But please don't walk along the pavement with a phone to your ear, you are making yourself an easy target.

[@mymobiledevicerightnow7978]

Watching just for you Jess. You're like that girl best friend I want in London as a gay guy to show me around and be my wing woman. I know you're building your business, however great to see you and hope that you continue to pop in 😊

[@loveandlondon]

This will be it on here, sorry! But you can follow Jess on Instagram and TikTok: @jessdante

[@mujtabaahmad5095]

Now we have listen a American what to do in London lol 😂

[@loveandlondon]

No one forced you to watch lol!

[@yuriyumiyuki]

It’s so cold in London now🥶 I ended up buying more warm clothes here. Note that I came from Florida🌴😂

[@stevebarlow3154]

Sorry, we have had a lousy spring weather wise. Normally this time of year is sunny and warm.

[@ira_1991]

Hi Google Pay isnt available in some regions yet and i remember you can just tap your credit card in public transportation?

[@loveandlondon]

yup! We cover that in this article: loveandlondon.com/how-to-pay-for-public-transport-in-london/

[@khaldonel-helo8179]

Are the uber boat rides included in the 8.50 British pounds total travel day cap?

[@loveandlondon]

It's not!

[@marigaritaalburnamarco2268]

Is Hyde Park Christmas Fair& market worth visiting? Is it very touristy? Thank you!!❤

[@loveandlondon]

It's fun, but can get super crowded. It's also very expensive! We suggest lots of fun alternate things to do here: loveandlondon.com/category/festive-season/

[@Samantha-xr4mx]

Where can I get a decent latte from in London? ❤

[@loveandlondon]

We recommend out favourite cafes and coffee spots in our Casual Tourist Guides! shop.loveandlondon.com/collections/casual-tourist-guides-to-london

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

I’m interested to know your preference regarding borough market and camden market.

[@loveandlondon]

In many of our videos we talk about Camden Market as a hard no!

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

@@loveandlondon thank you very much! I have watched a lot of your videos I just couldnt remember😊

[@genpdeguzman]

Yay! Good to see you again! Great video as always. Binged watched a lot of your videos before we went to Lodon few months ago ❤ thanks for all the tips! We traveled with our daughter and as a birthday gift, we took her to Aqua Shard for a Peter Pan Afternoon tea. Over $332.21 for the 3 of us. It was a nice experience. Expensive but we decided to do it. Haven't gone to toilets where you need to pay. I've only experienced that in Paris.

[@loveandlondon]

Oh yeah you're paying for the view!

[@genpdeguzman]

@@loveandlondon 💯

[@feylezofi]

If I use both bus and metro, do they add up as daily cap? And I thought bus cap was lower than tube?

[@loveandlondon]

Yes!

[@CC10901]

Family members are in their mid twenties , where is the best place to stay for their activities

[@loveandlondon]

Send them this link: loveandlondon.com/category/london-accommodations/

[@ThePCForever]

Not really related to the video but I noticed you're using a Google Pixel - do all the Pixel-exclusive features like call screening, temperature sensor, live translate etc. work well for you in the UK? I heard that Google restricts a lot of its features to the US only.

[@loveandlondon]

They all work in the UK!

[@loveandlondon]

They all work in the UK!

[@forwork2601]

What’s the weather like right now?

[@loveandlondon]

Lol

[@shannonlee5516]

What prepaid card would you recommend (coming from US) got visa prepaid gift card for canada trip and it did not work anywhere. Dont want to make same mistake. Thanks for all the advice

[@loveandlondon]

Try Travelex

[@rhondafair1412]

We are staying in London before taking a cruise on the queen and next year can you recommend a private transfer company from the London hotel to the south Hampton cruise port thank you so much

[@loveandlondon]

www.book-online-transfers.com/en/loveandlondon-airport-taxi?F0%9F%9A%95+pre-book+a+taxi+transfer+%28aff+link%29

[@ashagord2751]

What prepaid card doesn't have foreign transaction fees; there's such a thing?

[@loveandlondon]

Absolutely. Google should help you find some for your country

[@ozelhassan8576]

That was a great video, could you do a video about etiquette in 5 star hotels related to afternoon tea or high tea. Thank you.

[@loveandlondon]

You don't have to stress much about it, but we cover that a bit in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4K3d4aAqqt1gbc

[@ozelhassan8576]

@@loveandlondon thank you very much, that video was really helpful, thank you.