My Crazy First Day in England & How Much Things Cost

In this video I travel from my hotel near Stansted Airport into the center of London, England and show how much things cost. You can watch Part 2 here: • How Expensive is Londo...
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Thanks a lot for watching and safe journeys!

[@frankspires598]

Gabe I was thinking about you and your visit to Israel/Palastine recently and what has happened in the last 24 hours. I am glad you are safe as you never know what is going to happen in this crazy world. My heart breaks for those innocent folks that have been killed,tortued,and taken hostage. Thanks for taking us all on adventures that seem amazing. Stay safe!

[@tarmaskhalifa871]

reasons I will never visit Israel until they sort out things with Palestine. A coin has both sides. Basically none r good.

[@feleciawallace8420]

I was thinking the same thing....

[@jasnah9717]

Me to

[@monsieurbono]

they have been fighting for the last fifty years but hopefully peace is the norm now. seems kind of petty the reasons for the attacks to me anyway, israel is a small nation.@@tarmaskhalifa871

[@junglie]

@@dickriggles942 Spy my ass !

[@augustiner8029]

Oh..Gabi…felt so sad to see you walking so far…almost losing the way. Thank God ….you got a bus to save you walking more. God bless. Always pray to your Gardian Angel starting your day.

[@krisoko]

Red telephone boxes in the UK were mostly replaced by glass ones in the 1980s, and then those mostly disappeared with the advent of cell phones. The few red ones which remain are either in historic areas or in villages and those now often host book libraries or defibrillators.

[@123bwlch]

Suprised he got a dial tone.

[@dizzeeblondee5309]

Our village red phone box is used as a mini local museum! All other glass phone boxes are either vandalised or stink of pee!

[@angelawhitehead6187]

,?

[@monsieurbono]

In my county in rural California there are no working telephone booths, just ones left to remind us of a bygone era.

[@cgeorgy]

They got rid of the Red ones because tramps would piss and sleep in them.

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Gabriel your adventures are never boring. Just love how you fly by the seat of your pants! ~ Cara 😊

[@bsmith6646]

Why are there so many downtrodden people apologising in the comments section? 😂 This is not London its Essex and he's in the countryside. Gabriel is big and wise enough to learn and adapt. Edit: Cocteau Twins are ace 👌

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

It's KZbin!! Play along. 🤣 #itsclickreality

[@123bwlch]

Gabriel walk facing the traffic before you get knocked down.

[@laudermarauder]

Every time a travel vlogger goes to England there's a flurry of English commenters cringingly apologizing for the weather (even when it's sunny and mild), the cost, etc. The seemingly ingrained English trait of self-deprecation is so annoying. England is a truly wonderful place to live and visit.

[@123bwlch]

@@laudermarauder Glad you enjoy rip off London.

[@bsmith6646]

@@laudermarauder couldn't agree more.

[@overyonder8130]

The bus-stop was probably just a small sign, rather than shelter, so I'm guessing it was probably well hidden by the foliage

[@andrewslifestyle2289]

I was in London for 2 weeks back in July. So bloody expensive! 😮 accommodations, food, you name it. Spent 40% more than I had budgeted. I think I’m done visiting that City for awhile. Back to low cost Thailand😃

[@eugeneaspeling7872]

He is from San Francisco, I was there a couple of months ago and in relative terms is way more expensive than London.

[@monsieurbono]

Haven't been to London since I was 13. Have lived in cities and they are all the same, travelling doesn't appeal to me as much as just moving somewhere permanently and going on short trips.

[@sopissedoff]

Funny I didn't find London so expensive,hotels apart, 2 of us stayed in London for 4 days ,including all buses and underground and food £200 ,went into a Sainsbury's on tower bridge rd ,it was the same price as our local Sainsbury's in northern Ireland ,sure u can spend £75 in china town ,but that gets u 4 or 5 courses for 2 ,or just buy 2 single meals for £25 all in, in my sixties and fed up doing the beach thing,All I can say I left London on a buzz, Iam going back before I die

[@sopissedoff]

Your 30 mile from London at Stansted

[@andrewslifestyle2289]

@@sopissedoffinteresting! I was in London when it was difficult to find too many hotel options. I stayed at a 2-3 star hotel in tiny room for £139 a night near Hyde Park, plus £15 for breakfast. I felt underground fare ok, but taxis or Uber were expensive. Pub food like Fish and Chips ok, but a decent meal at a decent restaurant, I felt expensive. Took a train to Worchester and found that town cheaper

[@somejohndoe3004]

That was briliant. Your comments were superb and highly enjoyable from begining to end. We were all quietly in your backpack, enjoying the ride. Loved it. 🙏✌

[@dee74raz]

Also technically Stansted is in Essex and not in London, although airport authorities call airports near London as London Stansted, London Luton, London Gatwick, London Southend etc

[@andysm1964]

Burton End i think is Herts?

[@dee74raz]

@@andysm1964 no it’s in Essex

[@andysm1964]

@@dee74raz thx for that,wasnt certain

[@gillfox9899]

Stanstead airport isn't in London.

[@herewegowithtim1984]

I suggest you go to the Yorkshire Dales and also the Lake District- some of the most beautiful scenery you will find anywhere and marvellous walks to go on. Ignore the chronic moaners in the U.K. - plenty of them which the U.K. is famous for - but truth be told outside of London most things are affordable and the U.K. of course is full of extraordinary history at every turn. A wonderful country.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I visited the Lake District back in 1990, probably my favorite place in England.

[@jennyoshea1958]

I couldn't agree more. There is so much breathtaking landscape in the UK. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world. I feel blessed and proud of my country 🙏☀️🎺🎶🙂🥁🎶

[@victoriat3526]

​@@GabrielTravelerVideos Yes avoid the cities especially London. There are many beautiful places in England to visit. if you arrived at Birmingham Airport near by me I would have picked you up haha ❤

[@philoza1000]

​@@jennyoshea1958Me too!!!!!

[@BePositive1984]

@@GabrielTravelerVideosI agree that’s definitely one of the wonders

[@charlottethien3749]

Gabriel , Thank you so much for sharing some of the sights in London. I have been hoping for a very long time to see a series on England , or UK. I have never found such an important tour . I appreciate all you hard work , in creating a tour , wherever you go . Great channel ❣️❤️ I am from rural SE Georgia USA . A native of rural NE Florida .

[@Dan-eg8qf]

You don’t need an Oyster Card for transport in Greater Londen as contactless (debit or credit card) does the same trick and saves you the costs and hassle of buying an Oyster card and topping it up. An Oyster card is useless to and from standaard airport anyway. As many people have pointed out, Standsted is not London. It is in Essex. Not sure why you did not stay closer to the airport terminal and arranged transport from there. Rather than walking on that rural area that is not welcoming for pedestrian at all. Or chose another airport. Funny you basically walked by the X40 bus stop and did not notice… Anyway. You’re such an experienced traveller, a bit of more research would’ve gotten you a far better travel experience 😉

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

The hotel was literally right next to the airport. I don't have time to do in-depth research on the exact situation of every hotel that I stay at. You can't be prepared for every circumstance and what may or may not have been the better choice after the fact, it's all part of the adventure.

[@john43397]

It's cheaper to pay for London transport by tapping in your normal credit card (for one off trips). Oyster cards are only cheaper if you know for sure you will be travelling through all four London zones and doing multiple trios in one day or for however long you purchased the Oyster card for. Also the traditional London red phone boxes disappeared long ago they are only keep for tourists to take photo's in a few central London locations. Also Stanstead is not in London it's in the County of Essex. a one hour train bus or coach ride from London

[@11370LB]

We still have the traditional red phone boxes in Gibraltar!

[@laudermarauder]

Surely you have some London-based viewers who would have gladly rented you a guest room at mate's rates!

[@troywebb7334]

The common mistake is people flying into Stanstead, its the hardest airport to travel into the city, you are better off flying into Gatwick, Heathrow or london city airport for direct connections

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I took the only available direct flight from Sardinia to the UK. There are lots of direct buses from the airport so it was easy enough once I got there.

[@lloydevans1552]

Welcome to the UK. On behalf of my fellow countrymen and women I will wholeheartedly apologise for the weather you may encounter😂

[@Stuboy]

It amazes me people who comment on the weather when coming to the UK , it's like going to Norway or Sweden saying how cold or not tropical it is , we are geographically in the northern hemisphere which puts us between the cold north and the warm south the jet stream , however we don't get the cold like Europe countries whoch go down to -15 and below

[@hankjones7054]

It's quite warm at the moment, 20c for October is ridiculous for us.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks, that helps. 😁

[@89.]

No one cares

[@TheKingOfBeans]

@@89.about what?

[@stevo728822]

Gabe, I stay at the Jolly Brewers pub in Bishop Stortford when flying from Stansted. It's usually a decent rate for a room. From there it's a just a few minutes walk into town. And there are several local buses from the airport directly to the pub.

[@john43397]

You might have been able to flag down the bus outside of London around stanstead. They are not London buses that will only stop at an official stop they are likely to be a local community type bus as well as stopping at the official bus stops.

[@leebryantravels]

I personally think it's one of the best places for travel . Wales, cornwall, the lake district, london, the cotswalds, The history, the roman remains, Birmingham, york, wales, old buildings, castles. All within no more than 2/3 hrs away from say Birmingham. All better in nicer weather but obviously we don't get much 🤦‍♂️

[@cultfiction3865]

Nah man U.K. is a right sh*those I’m unfortunate enough to live here, why God couldn’t I have been born in France or Norway?

[@eugeniastravels8954]

Such beautiful sunshine & countryside. 🤗

[@cultfiction3865]

The countryside is rubbish there it’s all flat

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Welcome to England! I know Stansted well and those roads are not great for walking (as you have shown!). It's incredible that you were so close to the airport yet it's such a pain to get to the terminal, unfortunately there was no other option and walking to a 510 bus stop was the cheapest way to go (although there was one before the one you found). The Stansted Express train would have been another option once you got to the terminal, I think it's about £20 and goes straight into London Liverpool Street which is in the City of London. Have a great trip!

[@JasonBillamTravel]

Great to see you in Blighty! Hopefully the next time you come I’ll be around!

[@runawaybride2629]

London is a great hub to travel from. I live here and loving all the possibilities of travel to places.

[@Mike-rw2nh]

8:45 Anyone visiting the UK. Gabriel is offering essential survival advice. Some of those quaint, narrow roads are driven at the National speed limit.

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

Gabe can edit out him getting run over! 😁

[@Mike-rw2nh]

@@Elatenl yeah, it had me wincing a bit.

[@martinhollings]

He's too used to those "exotic" countries where it's more of a free for all in terms of where to walk. I'm just worried he'll start walking into people's gardens and try opening the doors of old "historic" looking houses (like he does pretty much everywhere else that isn't the USA) and get the police called on him.

[@Mike-rw2nh]

@@BrenThayer I refer to what he said, not what he did. I cannot simplify it anymore without resorting to crayons.

[@Mike-rw2nh]

@@BrenThayer haha Thank you for confirming my suspicions. Thanks to you, my wife has to do the dishes for one week. She had low expectations and you failed to meet them. A very sincere thank you.

[@Rafa_Llamazares]

I love the old blighty (UK), I lived there for 3 years. Thanks Gabe for the vid, you are always so inspiring with your travels

[@darkmatter6714]

That gathering looked like a fires safety drill to me. They’ll sound the alarm in the office and everyone has to evacuate the building to a specified meeting point outside, where they are headcount.

[@krissmgvlogs]

The UK have bus apps that tells you when the next bus is due 😀

[@nickpapagiorgio5056]

Wish you would stay in the UK for a bit Gabe! So much to see and do that I’m sure you haven’t seen or done on previous trips there! I have always thought a series living on narrowboats and traveling the canal and river trust system would be awesome and up your alley! Just a thought for a future trip!

[@Minzalin]

6:07 I looked on Google Maps, you needed to go to the right as the man said, and the bus stop would've appeared after around 400 metres' walk.

[@StuartHurry]

I recommend Norwich in the UK, the countryside around Norwich is fantastic too, with the Norfolk Broads. The North Norfolk coast is beautiful too, Holkham is my favourite beach there , Wells-Next-The Sea and Brancaster are very nice and also Salthouse for wildlife.

[@frederickvondinkerberg7721]

He doesn't need to see people with 6 fingers per hand and a family tree that is a straight line

[@jacksoncornbreadmcbride6763]

​@@frederickvondinkerberg7721yes, in Norwich the high percentage of people with snaggled teeth and weak chins are strong indicators of single line family trees, similar to American Appalachia.

[@Lorraine-p4r]

You have to put your hand out, to. be sure the buses will stop at the bus stop. As twice I was at a bus stop it never stopped. You have to put your Arm out early enough to.

[@witlof5492]

Or your leg - that should do it!

[@alanmon2690]

I think he has to learn the difference between a "coach" and a "bus"...

[@ynys_mon6928]

Glad to figured out it’s generally safer to walk on the side of the road facing the traffic.

[@ttrivett2000]

Hey Gabe, I for one don't mind when your videos are long, the longer the better!

[@pkjlr77]

Yes Gabe, come to Liverpool again as you didn't see it properly last time.. Love watching your videos/travels. Keep on cruisin' ✌️

[@garyrigby21]

i agree! He was there on Christmas day when everything was closed

[@dansantoli1557]

Thankfully you are safe brother.

[@effie-montreal]

We were In London last week it is so EXPENSIVE and not a clean city so then we left 2 weeks earlier than planned NO MORE we will stick to south asia..........great video Gabe thank you

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

@6:23 The driver was correct. Should have went right. 🥴 5 minute walk to 510 bus/school stop. Oh well. You weren't in a hurry. 😁 Do you not check your phone to make it more adventurous? 🤗

[@alanbrown7558]

The main thing to realise is..... London is not England. It's just the Capital City. England is much more than what you see. Stansted isn't London either, it's miles away. Recommend you turn West or head North for the proper England experience. In fact, avoid London if you can.

[@markdijon9471]

Pro Tip when visiting the UK. Always hire a car as public transport is expensive, time consuming and awful.

[@gloryglory5688]

You don’t want to be driving around London though

[@lloydevans1552]

Buses are still £2 I believe

[@cuttinaboot]

@@gloryglory5688 definitely you should just use the tube or buses in London but if your wanting to explore the north/ Scotland/ wales/ Cornwall etc a car really is a good shout

[@agadoin]

@@lloydevans1552£1.75 in London and any other buses you get within an hour of getting on the first one are free.

[@Ponkelina]

Lovely choice of music after your epic walk (Cocteau Twins). The airport car park buses are free because the cost is included in your parking cost that you pay upfront.. Just hop on

[@therepearblack3552]

i recommend you visit lake district and yorkshire dales. you won't regret. really beautiful places

[@jeremyfisher8461]

It's great to see you walk down our country lanes, i'm not far from Stansted

[@the2012man]

Man Gabe you escaped the middle east in the nick of time, things are blowing up over there stay safe

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I'm back in the Middle East now actually, but all is well where I am. You'll find out where pretty soon. But yes, it's damn lucky I wasn't in Israel now, such a tragedy.

[@HELW95969800]

Welcome Gabriel to our country, so funny to see you here.

[@no_soy_rubio]

Enjoy this sunny spell we're going through right now Gabe 😎🌞

[@no_soy_rubio]

Just seen, you left already 🤣🤣

[@MichaelKilby]

I spent several days in London in June focusing on Winston Churchill. Fascinating.

[@niallrussell7184]

Stansted is 25 km outside the M25 circular. that is definitely what we'd call in the UK.. "out in the Sticks!" 🤣

[@helenwilliamson7099]

We were in London 3weeks ago fir a wee city break I love London Big Ben now its finished looks stunning in the sunshine. Enjoy ❤

[@JH-me]

Aw Gabe I am from England , and hate travelling around the UK it’s all so chaotic and expensive!

[@darrencole7379]

I'm from the north east and tbf I love travelling around the uk I have a car tho I agree with how expensive stuff is tho

[@Firestorm1243]

There are far better countries to visit than the U.K. The cities are horrible and there is nothing to do in them. Way too expensive as well

[@TheFairestMan]

Cheap as chips on national express and flix bus

[@junglie]

@@Firestorm1243 As a brit trapped here on hate island I agree, but I'm sure there are worse places too like palastine now.......

[@janeslater8004]

@@junglie or north korea and afghanistan. Part of problem is all the migrants arriving in 1000s daily illegally destabilising

[@janebruton8600]

Hi there, glad London turned on some sunshine for you! I haven't checked back to your videos from before I started following you, but if you've not been to Anglesey (Wales) hiring a car and driving around the island is a great experience - nature, rocks and some seriously old ruins 😊) you might enjoy it on one of your visits in the UK. Cheers 🤘

[@Ponkelina]

I was going to suggest he visit Anglesey too

[@kdp8133]

Yes - come up here to North Wales! Much better than London

[@garyrigby21]

Can I recommend the Isle of Man

[@AlwaysAwesome001]

🏍️ 💨👍

[@hayward022]

Just got back from London a few weeks ago. Took my mom to Europe for her first time. We loved it stayed in Hackney Central and took the bus everywhere.

[@millym7270]

Love your stuff !- hope the penny has dropped for next time - ’London’Stanstead Airport is no where near London - its miles away ( London Gatwick is the same) . London Heathrow is nearest & London City small but actually in the city.

[@LaurenMiddleton28]

I love traveling more than anyone I know BUT i don't understand how you don't take any weeks off at a home base. Traveling is fun but I get burned out on traveling pretty quick.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

And we bus riders have all been all been there waiting and waiting only to have something go right by us 😮😮😮

[@colinmelling6369]

You should have gone to France and got on a dingy across the channel .Everything is free then . 4 star hotels, food , free money etc etc.

[@GazzaRX]

Welcome back to the U.K.! If you find yourself still here now and in ‘the midlands’ then will be happy to offer some tips or buy you a pint!

[@jonathanparry9505]

Welcome to England I hope you have a great visit.unfortunately everything is so expensive here now

[@TellyMan200]

19:32 bankside or Blackfriars used to walk past that area toward work. Such a lovely part of London

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

Man, it’s nice to see you in London, my home town, sorry for your hard morning though, but very very interesting to see what it’s like for a traveller! Appreciated!!! Can’t wait to get to see more! Keep going please 🙏

[@Fintan33]

Gabe, you may want to check out Brighton, I dont know if this is something you might like, the South Downs and the lovely sea side

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

Have you been to the Isle of Wight?? I know you like islands! If you haven’t been there, it would be a Must to explore it while you are in the Uk! I lived on the island for 3 and a half years, beautiful and so much to discover!

[@Ponkelina]

i love the isle of wight. Lots of Forts there for him to explore. And over the water in Portsmouth too

[@Nickyboy73]

Hey Gabriel welcome to London 😊 I live in Hertfordshire, would love to meet you. I watch all your videos and you're a true inspiration....take care my friend.

[@PerfumedByTheSea]

The bus didn’t stop because you probably didn’t put your arm out to flag it. This happens all the time, just being at a bus stop doesn’t mean the bus will stop. You have to make it clear you want this bus otherwise you miss it!!

[@roygoad2870]

There’s a Premiere Inn for £50 a night within walking distance of Stansted Airport

[@jennyoshea1958]

Love the Couteau Twins, Gabriel. I can tell you think little of the UK and that is why you never show it's amazingly beautiful side, but that's ok, as I live here and have found paradise many times on these wonderful isles. I like your travel videos because they show me places I will never visit or particularly want to. Keep up the good work. Your capacity for getting lost is hilarious 🤣 🥁🎶🎺☀️🙏😊

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

I love the UK actually. This was my sixth time there. I haven't filmed most of my trips there for various reasons, including my first trip when I was 18, since that was long before youtube. And I went on a road trip last year through England, Wales and Scotland but was taking a break from filming, so didn't post any videos of that one.

[@jennyoshea1958]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos aww glad to hear it. The UK is widely filmed anyway, and Instagram posts have highlighted its many beauties. The backdrops to airports and stations in most countries are pretty mundane & unattractive; never reflecting the hidden gems that lie within. So looking forward to your next destination, Gabriel, which no doubt, will have me on the verge of a nervous breakdown.; keeping me on my toes 🤣🎶☀️🙏

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@jennyoshea1958 Hint: A new country in the Middle East. I landed early yesterday morning, woke up, checked the news and discovered that Gaza had just attacked Israel. Fortunately that's a long way from where I am and all is peaceful here.

[@Ponkelina]

glad you are safe@@GabrielTravelerVideos

[@thekernall74]

Man glad you got out of Israel before 💩 hit the fan safe travels

[@sarahstrong7174]

Sometimes art galleries have good cafes. Sometimes supermarkets serve breakfast till about 3-4 in the afternoon.

[@kostasg7109]

Gabriel you can get an extension on your 90 day visit… all you need is a good reason and being a travel vlogger it is a good reason. Have you tried getting an extension?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

From what I've heard getting an extension isn't really an option, unless you apply for a digital nomad visa, something like that, which is certainly worth considering. If anyone has any further info feel free to share it. But either way it's all good because I've been in Europe for almost five months, it's time to move on.

[@yips_way]

First time watching - You had me worried sick when you were walking along that country road with the flow of the traffic. Try to remember to always walk against the traffic flow (in any country) if there are no footpaths so you can see the traffic coming towards you. Much safer 👍

[@yips_way]

Phew - at 8:48 you finally realise it's best to be on the other side 🤣

[@yips_way]

I give in, you switched back soon after thus ignoring your own advice 🤣

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

There are other factors such as how much room there is to walk on either side, if there's a big truck coming, on tight corners it's better to be on the outside edge, etc.

[@Eric-the-Bold]

Dont be caught out some airports that serve London. . Luton,[35 miles] Gatwick[28 miles] ,Stansted Airport [prefix London] Stansted is 40 miles from London, its an airport that provide cheap flights, and package holidays. Burton End is in the country side. Heathrow is expensive, for flights main carriers, 16 miles and you can reach London on the Tube 40 minutes .The oyster card £7, then top up. London is manic. I live near Heathrow, and born in London , and yes you will find it very expensive.Looking forward to your adventure.

[@onemanwanders]

i was on a bus just outside of salisbury and the bus driver ran a guy on a bike off the road actually clipping his bike. the guy seemed ok but all the driver did was wave and kept going. watch out for buses!

[@Ojstra]

Well, Gabriel, if you operate with the Stansted Airport only, the interesting academic city of Cambridge is nearer than the center of London from there. But yes, I believe that you also have other three London main airports in mind when you want to fly from there.

[@chestermosburger3113]

laughing at Gabe saying he's in London when he's out in the middle of the countryside miles from London! It's a badly named airport, better calling it Cambridge airport.

[@thortessem271]

Good morning from Arizona. 83 degrees at 4 AM

[@underwriter53]

Gabe, can’t believe you left Gaza and Israel just weeks ago! Safe travels always!

[@grahvis]

In many country areas where there are few actual bus stops, given it is safe for them to do so, a bus will stop if you signal with plenty of warning. That lay-by at 9:27 for example.

[@geoffbuckley8637]

The only airports within easy reach of the centre are Heathrow and London City. I live in a London borough and recently drove to Gatwick to collect a friend. It was a 72 miles round trip.

[@janeslater8004]

Get a direct train from paddington station to st ives cornwall. Get off at Totnes Devon

[@wadawads]

Google maps is good in the uk for showing you bus stops and times if you select the bus option

[@marshman1787]

Hi Gabriel, do you ever try rent a room in someones house on airb&b? London has a huge amount and actually quite good value compared to hotels

[@juliebarrett1422]

Oh my . We stayed at the Novotel at Stanstead for an early flight to Greece the next day and we set off along that very same road in search of a pub for food . We went about a mile along the grass verges and in the end gave up because we feared for our lives

[@Raylufc]

London isn't that expensive only central London is if you travel to southeast London you will find it a lot cheaper there is a pub chain called Wetherspoons it has cheap Beer and food

[@TribalFusion]

Welcome to Essex, my county in the UK. All local bus fares are capped at £2 for a single journey, the second bus you went on didn't count in the scheme.

[@geoffbuckley8637]

Only £1.75 in London for any distance.

[@BrixtonTone]

Respect Gabriel's experience as a traveller but can't help but wonder why he didn't just stick up a thumb (hitch hike) during his trek to the airport.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Terrible spot to hitchhike, super dangerous for cars to stop there in the middle of the road with all those curves.

[@BrixtonTone]

​@@GabrielTravelerVideos Many years ago (early 70's) I did some hitch hiking ( ten months from South Africa to the UK ) so I understand what you're saying, but thought I saw a few places where it was pretty safe for you to stop and hopefully wait for a car to pull over. Never mind, we all have our own perspectives, It's all good

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That would have meant stopping at a particular spot and waiting for a ride which, as you know, often takes a while, possibly hours. Better in this case to just keep walking to the next bus stop and make some progress. Depends on the particular situation. In a recent video in Cyprus I mentioned that I'd attempted to hitchhike through a city at one point, because no buses or taxis were coming. I've actually been a hitchhiker for forty years (since I was a kid). I've hitchhiked in 21 countries, hitchhiked to Alaska, hitchhiked the entire length of the UK, hitchhiked over the Himalayas of India and have written a book on the subject: www.amazon.com/Following-My-Thumb-Gabriel-Morris/dp/1846948495

[@BrixtonTone]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Familiar with your travels Gabriel, nothing but mad respect here Re waiting for a ride, once spent 24 hours outside a cluster of houses in northern Mozambique and not a single vehicle went by , not even a kid on a bike ! 😁

[@mzique]

Welcome to England

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Thanks.

[@jamesstevens2591]

Traveling around the UK and Rep. of Ireland isn’t as challenging as traveling around the USA. I found it is essential for travel in the UK and RI to research everything thoroughly and in advance of traveling there as much as possible. You pay a premium for public transportation unless you purchase tickets in advance when possible. Most everything went smoothly for us . One thing I liked was the tap fare with credit cards on the London transport. I think it tops off at 7.5 pounds, and thereafter there are no more charges for riding during the same day. One thing didn’t like was the train from Oxford to Liverpool . I had purchased reserve seats. The carriages were all crowded and those who occupied our reserved seats would not surrender them.

[@carolcooks1208]

Uk and Northern Ireland? That’s an oxymoron

[@jamesstevens2591]

@@carolcooks1208Thank you for correcting me. I should have looked it up before commenting.

[@martinryder6910]

You don't need oyster card. You can use contactless credit/debit cards, apple or google pay

[@KatKin123]

Ah, you’ve arrived just in time for my birthday 🙏 Come see the South West - it’s glorious!

[@Radium3D]

Check out Isle of man! It's beautiful! Ride the steam train, and visit the Calf of Man at the southern end. Very interesting historical town there called Cregneash as well :) Our visit in July was unexpectedly awesome. Their castle ruins are also *very* cool

[@frankintx699]

Hi Gabe, Greetings from a long-time follower. Nice to see you doing a London Vlog. 👍❤

[@PagaKnight]

Its a shame you're leaving england so soon! We have some beautiful places to visit other than London. Hope you can come back in the future. I would recommend anywhere in the peak district and anywhere in scotland if you havent been as a start. I live in a city calle Derby and its quite cheap compared to other places in england and close by to some beautiful hiking spots. Safe travels!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

In 1990 I hitchhiked from London to Cornwall, then to John'O'Groats, passing through Wales and the Lake District, then across Scotland to the Isle of Skye and eventually a ferry over to Ireland. Last year I went on a road trip through England, Wales and Scotland but didn't film that trip. I did film one of my trips though, from Edinburgh down to London: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaWmgXiHj9GgodU

[@cultfiction3865]

Derbyshire is nice Use to go there as a bairn, real canny always liked it a lot

[@PagaKnight]

Oh wow fair does! Should have known really hahah. Glad you've had chance to see a bit more of what the UK has to offer! @@GabrielTravelerVideos

[@atykestales7260]

You should come to Yorkshire you will feel like your in the middle east but colder.

[@gazinessex2]

14C is NOT chilly. This is the hottest September and October for a very long time.

[@DavidDunning-m3v]

Hello Gabe glad your safe and well have a great time in the UK ❤

[@unknown-user]

Looks like you got out of Israel in the nick of time. Things are bad over there now.

[@user-TonyUK]

Reference the Telephone box NOT being Red, that could be because you are approx 30 MILE outside of LONDON

[@hughprice2310]

Have you thought of staying in the vicinity of Paddington when you are in London? I hear there are some fairly sensibly priced places to stay in that area of London. Some good pubs too.

[@cuttinaboot]

14 degrees being chilly is amazing to me 😂

[@welltravelledlife]

We just spent August and September in Great Britain. We rented an electric car which saved us on petrol costs. And we stayed at Airbnb’s and inns which kept costs a bit more reasonable. Wouldn’t trade our UK time. Already planning our next trip back.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, sounds like a fun trip.

[@welltravelledlife]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos The single track roads, sheep around every corner, and the storms made it a challenge, but we've learned a lot for next time.