My First Time in Europe! Flying Across the Atlantic to London - Shane Vlog #8

I'm studying abroad in Budapest for the semester!
But, before that, I'm visiting London with my family. It's all of our first times in Europe, so join me one my first day (and the trip to get there) in a whole new continent!
Check out my Day 2 vlog here (out soon!): • Day 2 in London! Westm...

[@terrymacdad8742]

We absolutely adore London it's incredibly safe and so much to do ❤ and people speaking the same language has to be a big plus aswell /

[@MrFlyingguy]

i watched this as a Londoner and liked your observations, you quickly understood covent garden and its tourist traps and behaved sensibly. v suprised that you have only 360 subs. i would have thought you could have easily managed 360K or 3.6m. capable production and delivery lead me to that conclusion.

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you so much - that means a ton! That's the dream though haha, maybe this videos will get me there! Glad you enjoyed!

[@JohnWhite-mr3ec]

Shane great job here I'm impressed with your knowledge and that you pronounced the Thames correctly. I'm looking forward to watching your other ones all my very best

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you so much - I really appreciate your kind words!

[@ds1868]

I also hope Shane can pronounce Leicester Square correctly. I was once asked by an American family the directions for LyyyCeeeester Square. It was difficult to keep a straight face...

[@shanelavner4080]

@@ds1868 Haha I'm learning, I'm learning

[@amyw6808]

Just so you know, it’s rarely foggy in London and it rains less there than NY 😉

[@shanelavner4080]

Huh, funny it's all a misconception

[@newton18311]

And it rains more in Hawaii than Britain.

[@494Farrell]

General thing with the UK, it can rain a lot but it can also rain any time with little to no warning.

[@ITzDaveXD]

@@494Farrell The MET is pretty reliable now with weather it's far better than people give it credit

[@gerardmackay8909]

@@494Farrell we also get lots of days of constant light rain so although totals aren’t high it’s still a nuisance. Fun fact Jakarta Indonesia gets 3 times London’s annual rain but it falls in half as many hours

[@leec6707]

I love me an old wall too! They are everywhere and easy to miss/ignore.

[@ratowey]

This is the first time I`ve seen your videos. I`m impressed by you knowledge of our country. Hop you had a great time and that you`ll return again one day. Regards

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you very much! I'm a pretty avid geography/city enthusiast, so I especially try to learn more before visiting somewhere new. It was such a great time in England and I absolutely hope to return as soon as I can. Cheers!

[@jamespickersgill8416]

Came here to say the same. Seems like a nice chap too.

[@EclecticInstinct]

Great video edit. Loved the journey frpm beginning to end. Complete narrative. Adds so much to the context and builds anticipation. If you ever get the chance, try out Edinburgh. There are direct flights from Newark (United) or JFK (delta).

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you!! I'd absolutely love to go to Edinburgh. Scotland is very high on my bucket list, especially lots of the countryside!

[@anjalibose2471]

Ahhhh amazing video!!!! 🤩🥳 Can’t wait to see you!!🤞🤞🤞

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you, likewise!! Maybe we'll have to do a vlog on that fateful day haha

[@menuchalavner2351]

So excited for you Shane!!!!

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you, Aunt Menucha!!

[@pinaytravelsinuk5852]

You had Filipino food in Covent Garden yay!

[@lifeisraph]

I love your charisma and energy so very much :) So superb and epic :) Loved it so much! :)

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you so much!

[@RonRicho]

Listening to your commentary from the plane looking at London you have an excellent knowledge of the city and the sights. I am impressed.

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you! I'm very into geography, and also did research/talked to some London friends to prep!

[@daiboy8076]

American houses never cease to amaze me! Hugeeeeeeeee You would have a heart attack in a mid terrace with on road parking! lol

[@shanelavner4080]

Haha I think it's really the space between houses that we really really love - lot of pride in our yards lol

[@orangecobraEU]

I am french i could spend all days and nights in london🥰

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

"No matter where you go, Disney rules with an iron fist." And you've just gained another subscriber for that astute commentary. And if you want any more travel ideas if you ever return to England, ask away -- I've got the Southwest covered. We were visiting some relatives London many years ago, and there was a "Give Way" sign on a roundabout. Someone had hit it with their car. And it did. 😉

[@shanelavner4080]

Haha thank you very much! Yes, I'd love to know some of the best places to go! It'll be some time, but I really want to get back to England. 😂 that's great, probably not the "give way" they intended

[@darkmatter6714]

I would say Times Square is New York’s Piccadilly Circus - always give props to who came first.

[@shanelavner4080]

Haha valid, though I hate to say Times Square has long surpassed Picadilly in notoriety

[@darkmatter6714]

@@shanelavner4080 indeed, but come to think of it, Piccadilly Circus was never really representative as an iconic London place - it’s considered just another place. For that iconic place thing which represents a city, for London you have a pick of three: Buckingham Palace, Big Ben or Tower Bridge (the one which mistakenly gets called London Bridge).

[@shanelavner4080]

Right, I never even heard of it until I began doing research in advance of my trip. I'd probably through London Eye, the West End, and Tower of London into the mix of iconic London.

[@PastaSauce.]

Was awesome to follow you on your first trip to London! Next visit to the UK definitely jump on the train and check out Bath, York, Edinburgh. Trains make it easy. When they aren’t striking that is.

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you!! Those are all high on the bucket list! We looked into Bath but it was a little too far for only four days there. But yes, hopefully no strikes next time haha

[@JanMorristheadminmaven]

@@shanelavner4080 Oxford and Cambridge are beautiful and Cornwall & Devon in spring/summer is lovely and very fashionable now with lots of international visitors discovering Cornwall after watching Doc Martin & Poldark tv series. Lake District too in north west and Edinburgh and Highlands. Bath is lovely in summer if you do go one day. I would never visit Britain in winter. Everything is grey and miserable. 😖

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you for the recommendations - they sound lovely! And yes, with that latitude, it gets dark so early! Spring/Summer/Fall are definitely when I'd wanna visit haha

[@JanMorristheadminmaven]

@@shanelavner4080 Yes, gets dark by about 10.30 to 11.00 in summer and by 4pm in winter. Can still rain quite heavily at times in summer & always seems to be at weekends, but due to climate change having very hot heatwaves now, which is concerning. I thought you might enjoy seeing this couple's travel videos. They are from the US too and are travelling extensively, meeting up with on set of parents in UK last summer. youtube.com/@HSLR This is one about Bath & Bristol - my part of UK. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXnLeZufn9FjnKc

[@shanelavner4080]

@@JanMorristheadminmaven Crazy how much more variance the length of your days is, compared to the States! And yeah, those European heatwaves are brutal - I was really glad I missed it in England. Thanks for sending the travel videos!

[@markharris1125]

Just came across this randomly and thanks for an interesting video. It was fun watching you run down like a clockwork toy and needs winding up. Must have been a long day! And thanks for the Denmark Street mention, and Elton John too - you know your music. Those old die-hards in Denmark Street start laughing At the keyboard player's hollow haunted eyes - - - Eton John/Bernie Taupin 'Bitter Fingers' I often wander down there and imagine young Elton walking past me . . . Your sister's pretty good on the guitar. Thumbs up, will look for the next one.

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed! And yes, the longest day of my life (literally haha)... it was so cool to be at a place where so many of the best classic English artists once frequented! I love music history, so it was a must do!

[@markharris1125]

@@shanelavner4080 It's such a short little street, I hope it lived up to its history and reputation! Thanks for your reply.

[@JohnTaylor-bf6ll]

Well, all the buses were running. And you see everything from the bus. From the tube you see nothing.

[@shanelavner4080]

That's true. It would've been nice to experience one of the iconic buses! But I did some taxi rides that were really great and offered some cool views!

[@Alphoric]

@@shanelavner4080 there aren’t views in London like the rest of Britain we have such beautiful places but London is horrible compared to up north

[@JohnTaylor-bf6ll]

@@Alphoric you've texted the wrong person. I've been extensively in every single county - in fact I havnt yet met anyone else who HAS. When we talk about the north, we're talking natural environment, historic architecture, and friendly down-to-earth folk. London specialises in more modern man-made institutions which should be just an introduction to the country. But this is identical to when people go to Paris, or New York, or Ibiza, etc. etc. How many local people have they met - I wouldn't mind betting you - zero.!!!

[@iriscollins7583]

@@JohnTaylor-bf6ll I always make sure, when I go to another country to go to off the map places, Much more interesting. Especially meeting people, even if I can't speak the language fluently. Had some amazing conversations with people.

[@megaloschemos9113]

Excellent video

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you!!

[@zakbook15]

yes we ....collected those items yes thats the right word collected

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

That's how ALL MUSEUMS IN THE WORLD work.

[@KaziShumon]

Best Of Luck In Your Tour

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you very much!

[@dennismills6887]

Sorry but what is londoney? Never heard that before

[@bethaneydunne9682]

London UK its always rainy we do have some sunshine but not a lot . Nice for you to visit the capital of my Country ive never been to Capital which is London what did you think of it 👍👍👍

[@shanelavner4080]

I loved London! It was my second favorite city during my whole study abroad semester (after Paris). The architecture was beautiful, the food was amazing, and there was so much to see and do. Felt like an old-fashioned New York City.

[@joyfulzero853]

No it isn't. It has less rain than New York for instance. The West of England, Wales, the North West, Scotland and Northern Ireland are wetter than the eastern side of the UK.

[@Mjp11111]

Nice video. That's massive house at the start btw. I know Americans generally have much larger houses but still surprised.

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you! Haha, you should see some of the houses in my town! My area is only a 25 year-old development on what was previously farmland, so they built the houses pretty big (my old house in New Jersey was much older/smaller and is worth only a bit less - there's a massive range in house size/real estate within the States)

[@DaChaGee]

A cloudy day as per usual? What does that mean? It doesn't rain a lot in London.

[@StuartPembery]

London has half the sun of New England per annum

[@DaChaGee]

@@StuartPembery Ok, probably less than California too! Not sure what your point is!? London also has less rain fall than NYC, Madrid and Sydney per annum.

[@yaowsers77]

i'll be making this trip next march!

[@shanelavner4080]

Excited for you!

[@santorini8423]

Do you add a ‘y’ to every word? As in ‘you are patronisy’?

[@theinvisibleneonrainbowzeb2567]

Hi, no idea who you are, just stumbled across this video, but thought I'd help you wth the algorthym with a like and comment because this was nicely done. Good balance especially in under 10 minutes, really good job IMO. How is Budapest? and Hungary in general? What are you studying? I visited Hungary a long time ago now, stayed in Budapest (Pest, iirc) before it was especially geared up for tourism (idk if it is now or not) and I found it beautiful and fascinating but it felt like a place on the very edge of falling into unrest, there was a tension in the people that I didn't understand back then (I was very young) it is hard to explain now, just a palpable wariness in the local people. Don't get me wrong they were friendly enough but there was just something felt slightly 'off'. I hope that feeling has not persisted and that the place has relaxed somewhat. Oh and I remember an island in the Danube, getting a horse and carriage tour and being taken round the island. One thing I hadn't expected before visiting Hungary and to be honest, as a child I didn't know what to expect, but certainly surprising to me was how hot it was in the summer, it was beautiful weather every day, but it got hot, well into the 30s (Celsius). Anyway, I will check out some of your other videos ☮

[@shanelavner4080]

I really appreciate that!! Budapest was an extraordinary city (these videos are coming out after the fact, as I finished study abroad in December). Easily the most extraordinary architectural city I've ever been to - and I got to see a lot of Europe over the course of the semester! I wish I saw more of Hungary outside of Budapest, but I loved the history, the food, and the cheap prices! So much to do the entire 3.5 months. I'm studying screenwriting - definitely interesting seeing the way a film school in Hungary runs compared to LA (where I currently study). That's fascinating! I'd be so curious to see what Budapest in the days before it became so tourist-ready (so much tourism, I didn't go a day without hearing English on the streets!). I've heard a lot about the wariness in the people, and I think that's mostly on display in the older generations who grew up in Communism. The younger generations, on the other hand, come across much like Western Europeans or Americans, very globalized. While the political state of the country isn't great, it's economically stable overall, at least in Budapest, and very much feels like a safe first world country. And yes - Margaret Island is wonderful! I don't thin they do hors and carriage tours there anymore, but I biked around it and loved it. But yeah, it gets so hot in the summer - the weather overall felt very similar to Maryland, where I'm from. And again thank you so much - I hope you enjoy!

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

You’ll have to come and visit Wales. Ours is a wonderful country full of culture and history, with friendly people and amazing places. I can’t stand London. Too much going on all the time and the air actually feels thick to breathe.

[@shanelavner4080]

I'd love to return to Britain and see much more of the country outside of London - Scotland and Wales are high on the bucket list!

[@CymruEmergencyResponder]

@@shanelavner4080 if you come to Wales then drop me a message. I’m from North Wales and will happily show you around.

[@shanelavner4080]

I really appreciate that - will do!

[@joyfulzero853]

It's an easy and common error but it is not Westminister Abbey; it is just Westminster

[@shanelavner4080]

Yeah I messed that one up haha - all I had to do was read and not add the extra "i"

[@billobrien7303]

Yeah, good knowledge but stop waving the fricking camera around. The camera can't keep up with the speed of the human head, if you have to pan side to side, do it as slowly as possible. Hope this helps. Enjoy your trip.

[@shanelavner4080]

Noted! Thank you!

[@albin2232]

Word quickly spread around London that there was an American in town, but people pretended that they didn't know.

[@shanelavner4080]

😂 😂

[@takemetothemoon1089]

Just to correct you! the romans did not build the wall the captured civilians of Britain did under the Romans whip

[@shanelavner4080]

Oh yes, that's right. My mistake!

[@johnkemp8904]

And doubtless you learned that ‘Westminister’ Abbey is Westminster Abbey, i.e. three syllables not four!

[@shanelavner4080]

Haha yes I have!

[@ninadiamant8937]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mollyfilms]

Who’s the discus guy? 😂

[@iandavies6575]

Spent most of the video actually getting to London

[@shanelavner4080]

It's about the journey, not the destination haha

[@annienmouse9767]

Young man, do not move your phone so fast between the scenes you want us to see.

[@dzzope]

Should look into some of the ancient mega cities that are on your side of the pond.. You do have ancient civilisations and related archeology / ruins, it's just not as obvious.

[@shanelavner4080]

I know there's a lot in Mexico I hope to see at some point. Not to mention the pueblos in the American Southwest, not so far from me now that I'm living in LA!

[@juliehillman8743]

Your descent commentary in to Heathrow was filled with some American misconceptions about the UK. You are young, still time to realise that not everything you hear is true. Hope you enjoyed your visit to London. Good luck with your studies.

[@shanelavner4080]

Thank you!

[@bethaneydunne9682]

Do you like the UK🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@shanelavner4080]

I didn't see much of the UK outside of London (just traveling to Hadleigh, Old Leigh, and Southend for part of a day) but I loved what I saw! The seaside was gorgeous and peaceful

[@Lily-Bravo]

@@shanelavner4080 Interesting collection of places! Were you visiting people?

[@shanelavner4080]

Thanks! Nope, just wanted to go to one of the big seaside towns with an amusement park haha. Southend looked cool and had some other nice places nearby so it became a multifaceted little day trip

[@bethaneydunne9682]

@@shanelavner4080 Glad you came to my Hometown

[@klauskruger6187]

6:21 It looks like someone has eaten this before.

[@shanelavner4080]

haha I swear I saw it come out of the kitchen, fully uneaten

[@mickjones6056]

Not the wall anything but the wall

[@shanelavner4080]

😂 😂

[@DistortedSoul2010]

lol Americans thinking they’ve been to Europe when they go to London 😂

[@PropperNaughtyGeezer]

"London?" Avi : "Yes, London. You know: fish, chips, cup 'o tea, bad food, worse weather, Mary fucking Poppins... LONDON."

[@tenniskinsella7768]

Don't have bad food that's an old opinion .had heatwave in the summer and one predicted this year.. as though it never rains abroad

[@iriscollins7583]

It was bad food during the war, due to rationing. What can you so with one egg a WEEK, a quarter of an ounce of butter, lard, (ugh),very small amounts of everything, that's if available.From 1939 into the fifties. No wonder I never learned to cook.😃

[@stefannils2032]

London has great food Thai Chinese Indian Nepalese and my favourite Japanese you can even get good quality sushi 🍣 at sainsbury who are you people ?

[@moragmackay3597]

The UK is not in Europe!

[@adamwynyard4065]

Why do you say like in every sentence ? When in England pls speak English 😂 it’s not like a wall built in Roman times , it is a wall built in Roman times … the stores are like tourist stores , errr they are tourist stores etc etc

[@sparkythemagicpiano2867]

Take my advice, if you ever return to the UK, get out of London and see more of the country, I Guarantee you will have an even more amazing time.

[@shanelavner4080]

I got out for a day (my Day 3 Vlog documents it) and absolutely loved my time in Hadleigh, Old Leigh, and Southend On Sea! When I return at some point, I will 100% see more of the country

[@sharperprospecting6980]

I'm stil on the adverts. The UK 8a not Europe cross the water to get there

[@jillosler9353]

The UK is part of Europe - and always has been. We just aren't part of the EU.

[@sharperprospecting6980]

@@jillosler9353 Jill you can be European all you like. And half the people living here are European. I'm English. And have never counted myself as European. Much like most of the actual UK born peoples.....

[@Haiyan25]

@@sharperprospecting6980 if you’re not European, what are you? You do realise that because the UK is in the European continent, that makes you (whether you like it or not) an European? Because you know, Africans are from the African continent, South and North Americans are from those respective continents, Asians from the Asian continent, so on and so forth...

[@sharperprospecting6980]

@@Haiyan25 americans are Americans. ( Treasonous brits). I'm the British Isles. The UK. You can what you like I'm not European I'm British English. Yes lots of Europeans here. But those that are from here. Don't count themslefs as European.. Brits don't go anywhere and say "I'm European.. No we don't... Europeans do. And Americans don't generaly have the geographical knowledge to know where whisbeckistan is.. And so say European to make it easy for Americans to understand

[@Haiyan25]

@@sharperprospecting6980 it’s literally a continent, whether you agree with it or not. You are an European 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@eckligt]

I'm used to many different types of English, but had real problems here with the combo of bad sound and bad diction.

[@bobbybigboyyes]

Dude it's super easy to get around London or anywhere else without the trains as they have an amazing transport system there. Just use the buses instead rather than taxis. There's an App you can get on your phone which makes it so simple. And get an Oyster Card for use on the combined trains and buses. It's cheaper!

[@shanelavner4080]

Yeah I wish we tried out the buses! I think my family wasn't quite as game for it lol, as I'd use a lot of buses once studying abroad in Budapest.

[@whattheflyingfuck...]

this poor guy has to go back one day

[@jayveebloggs9057]

You didn't arrive in Europe. That starts at France.....

[@JanMorristheadminmaven]

Britain is in Northern Europe ... fact!

[@Alphoric]

Btw London is the complete opposite of the rest of Britain it’s so much better outside London like you can actually meet friendly people that’s impossible to do in London you should visit a national park or something because they’re beautiful have great food in a local pub instead of a loud pub in London

[@shanelavner4080]

I loved London for the incredible diversity of food and the general excitement of the city (NYC is one of my favorite cities in the States), but I found the locals pretty friendly overall! But yes, I wish I spent more time in more rural England - during my third day we visited the ruins of Hadleigh Castle and that was one of the best memories of the trip

[@daneelolivaw602]

Alphoric Stop being so ridiculous, i am a born and bred Londoner, the population of London is almost 9 million people, and you know it's "impossible" to meet anyone friendly, HOW?. I, and everyone I know will talk to anyone, especially if they look like they might be lost, or confused about where they are and need help. London is one of the most, visited City's on the planet, and many of these visitors return time and time again, I wonder what on Earth the attraction can be? All the unfriendly people do you think?. Please tell me where you are from so I can travel there and feel the real Britain.

[@Alphoric]

@@daneelolivaw602 I’m not being ridiculous if you’ve been in London like you say and then you go up north the people are much friendlier and it’s much nicer up north anyway like I’d be much happier in the Lake District then london

[@daneelolivaw602]

@@Alphoric I am almost 70 years old I was born about a twenty minute walk from the Houses of Parliament, and Westminster Abbey, I was born a few hours after the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. And I've lived in London all my life. As a young bloke I used to travel all over the country, and believe me, there are many people in the North especially, who will not want anything to do with you, as soon as they hear your accent.

[@Alphoric]

@@daneelolivaw602 that’s because you’re a Londoner everyone outside London has that same opinions as london warps people brains a tad no sense of community at all at least from my many experiences in London

[@user-jr3eb5oo3g]

London isnt Europe. Its Britain.

[@katetorode8411]

Ur camera waving is making me feel sick sorry can't watch

[@darenalexander7532]

FYI the uk isn't Europe that's the land the other side of the channel where other foreigners live

[@dylantierney6407]

You’re really beautiful

[@acidpunker1]

Foggy day? It wasn't foggy and almost never is.

[@Beedo_Sookcool]

Most Americans think it's still the Victorian era. Mind you, so do a lot of British politicians . . . .