Weekend in Durham (& new laptop purchase!)

[@Hollyglitter]

So torn between respecting Grace’s privacy and also wanting to know everything about this mystery friend ❤️

[@littlelune420]

SAME

[@simonedrew7018]

SAMEEEE I want to know more but also just so happy for her & her privacy

[@Natx1711]

Same I literally came in the comments for this reason 😂

[@irishswedishwoman]

Loving that she is so happy!

[@jojoply]

Same! I just really love her innocence and bubbly personality. Also she is really lovely.

[@Caroline-bx4pi]

I don’t know if the playing of the National Anthem of the USA was intended but it kinda made me chuckle lol 😂

[@mhanshaw165]

Me too!

[@hannahpilling8933]

Same!

[@AlexMasseyMA]

Yes! I thought the same thing! 😅

[@brendamay4560]

I don’t think she included that as the US national anthem. The melody for the US national anthem was taken from a British song called “To Anacreon in Heaven”. Since she is not from the US, I am guessing that is the song she overlayed. The melody for “America, My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” was also taken from a British song, “God Save the Queen”.

[@lolor17]

Came here to comment this lol

[@timtreefrog9646]

You little Dora the Explorer. So proud of how far you've come ❤️

[@Grackle]

😢❤️

[@nadiabeautyo7107]

Not really she still going out with her fellow so not exploring on her own

[@timtreefrog9646]

@@nadiabeautyo7107 didn't Dora travel with a companion? A monkey or something? Not to say any of Grace's companions are like monkeys. 😅

[@loisbennett9249]

@@nadiabeautyo7107 she’s done lots of lone exploring in other vlogs!

[@barbaraknapp6970]

I loved the patter of the rain and then the Church bell ringing!

[@shay4705]

Grace you are just such a naturally beautiful woman on the inside and out. I look forward to all your vlogs. They really brighten my day.

[@PlumberryPuppet]

I was literally thinking that Grace's hair looks so shiny and amazing at the exact moment when she mentioned her hair is very "fluffy" in a way that implied she did not like her hair.

[@hannahvolck]

lol same with me!!

[@madelainehaugen8046]

Loving the soft launching of your “friend”

[@ruth4470]

Patiently waiting for grace to announce she's got a maaaaan

[@catherine3480]

Congrats on the new laptop Grace!!!! And Durham looks soo beautiful. Those shots (the ones where you didn't add music) were so calming and serene. Loved this!

[@isabellaellen6706]

I never comment on videos but I just wanted to say that I watch your videos while I eat my breakfast before work every morning and no matter what they always bring a little bit of joy to my day! Thank you! ♥️🙏🏼

[@samanthawheeler1125]

Grace, you’re my favorite KZbinr for sure. Your positive vibes and thoughtful content always brighten my day! Thanks for being you ❤️‍🩹🌟

[@dees3179]

I lived in Durham for four years. It snowed at my graduation too, we slid down a hill because everything froze. I had absolutely no money as a student so never went in any of the places you just visited. But I still enjoyed it very much, absolutely beautiful architecture, visit definitely recommended even if you have to take your own lunch!

[@AWylie327]

It’s so funny watching you in Durham, England when I live very close to Durham, North Carolina, USA (obviously named after it since Raleigh was founded by Sir Walter Raleigh). We unfortunately don’t have the castle-like architecture. Cheers to another lovely video!

[@yasmousavi4551]

Immaculate vibes in this vlog! Was also so lovely to see you enjoyed my home town Durham! Felt surreal watching you visit flat white kitchen, they literally make the best pancakes there!

[@amandastarshine89]

Ahhhh I live in Durham and went to Uni there!! If you ever go back, there's a place called White Church that isn't far out of the town, and there's a woods that is covered in bluebells behind the botanic gardens. I love it because it is close to York and Newcastle and the coast - Seaham is nearby but even Tynemouth and Whitley Bay doesn't take that long. Definitely recommend those places if you ever stay in Newcastle upon Tyne. Sad I didn't bump into you, I walk along the river like every day. I'm glad you had a good time :) xxx

[@MeganMadman]

Awww I went to Durham uni!! It was so surreal but lovely to see you exploring the city! I’m glad you found it as magical as I did when I was there 🥰

[@TheSammyrae215]

Instrumental Star Spangled Banner, when she’s heading home, made me giggle. 😆

[@jonap5740]

That song is based on a much older one. From Wiki: "The Anacreontic Song"... was the official song of the Anacreontic Society, an 18th-century gentlemen's club of amateur musicians in London. Composed by John Stafford Smith, the tune was later used by several writers as a setting for their patriotic lyrics." Cool.

[@jazzturtles]

So Grace...my Mother and I are coming to the UK in May and are spending a few days in several cities. We are going to Newcastle but did not have any excursions planned...until now! Thanks to your video, we will be spending a day in Durham! Thanks so much for all your videos. You and your family are such a treasure!

[@loisbennett9249]

Whitby is a little seaside town which is quite close to Newcastle on the train! Definitely worth a visit if you can.

[@georginamusson3781]

I go to uni here and it’s easy to forget how gorgeous it is in the stress of exams etc but it’s nice to see someone admire it the way I do. It’s honestly the most gorgeous place. Completely magical

[@miannaa]

I adoreee your videos Grackle 😭 you have helped me so much during hard times. Thank you for sharing your life with us and I cannot wait to be able to travel and go to the places you recommend 💗

[@addykins2]

4 wheels is a must on a suitcase tbh. Also i would recommend hardshell to keep your items safe. Also go for rubber wheels, not plastic

[@jonap5740]

My hard shell was cracked the first time I used it, by the baggage handlers at the airport. But I agree, hard shell is the best, with four wheels, not two.

[@radiocrickets]

grace i actually gasped when i saw your hair down like that you’re transcendent

[@gini_b]

Grace, my angel - take some Magnesium for those clicky knees! ✨ Durham looks so lovely. I'm glad you had a wonderful time 🥰

[@lh3293]

Eastpak tranverz is amazing, I love it. Great for just me for solo trips but when going away with my boyfriend we share the case as the sides are equal. Built in lock. Very flat for storage space. Straps on the outside to squash it down, but it’s very roomy! Measure the size to find the one for you!

[@alexanderschwarm7755]

Grace your dad melting my heart everytime, he is such a good dude 😄

[@Chlo3_12]

Absolutely love your video Grackle! You are such a comfort!

[@Grackle]

Thanks so much CHLOE ❤️❤️❤️

[@sophiesharp9173]

Omg you were in Durham!! I wish I’d have known and come said hi! I hope you had the best time angel 🥰

[@LuluScarn]

What an aesthetic city with such beautiful architecture! The building you showed which I think was the college looked like Hogwarts! Gosh how beautiful ♥️

[@alicekelly6558]

Yes, please do a charcuterie board. My daughter turns 1 soon and we are having family over for cake and prosecco to celebrate so want to do one too😂

[@ella_8670]

Got a bit of a surprise when I looked in my sub box and saw the title! I live in Durham and have done my whole life, it’s so weird to think you were here lol. Hope you enjoyed it!

[@harmonyhope1709]

Immaculate vibes'in this vlog. Durham looks so beautiful!!! So relaxing to watch and see all the views. 😍

[@danaezzet]

I had about 1.5 years of clear skin after Accutane before I started breaking out again. Unfortunately for most people it’s not a forever fix and many do a second round of it. My skin is NOWHERE near as bad as it used to be and my spots clear up so much faster, but it really is disappointing!

[@ALotofWhatYouFancy]

Check out American Tourister for cases! Not cheap but sooo good. And so many colours. When I went to find my case after my NYC trip 3 weeks ago, I spotted it a mile off (ombre pink and purple) which is why I got such a vivid colour. Even spotted it when MAN had out it in the Heathrow flight pile, even though I had flew in from JFK. Praise American Tourister cases wooooo (ok, slightly too excited about my suitcase, but it was its first trip abroad!)

[@michaelsherck5099]

Now I can't let my wife see this video. Her seeing those two adorable little poodles would have a catastrophic effect on my peaceful household. My little Sugar Cookie would be *pissed*!!!

[@hannahjayne8566]

No way!!!!! I've lived here my whole life. So cool to see you up here, Grace, but also sooo strange seeing you vlogging places I know IRL.😁 I hope you enjoyed it!!

[@nat3007]

Durham is beautiful I visited years ago would like to visit again not in the winter this time.

[@nadiabeautyo7107]

Was she on her own her with her new fellow

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

Durham is local to me. Small but nice. You need to visit Whitby, North Yorkshire Moors railway, York and Skipton and if you visit Richmond I'll come and have a cuppa with you. In fact if you visit York I'll treat you to lunch in Goji. X

[@lauramoscrop6106]

Can’t believe I’m only just finding out that you were in Durham now!😭 I’m based in Northumberland so not too far from Durham. I love it there!

[@freyaroussy]

I'm from Durham! Glad you enjoyed it!! It's really pretty, Cafedral is cute for food too if your ever up again! Xx

[@Starshine_99]

Who else picks what they would have ordered when Grace shows the menus?

[@whimsiee57]

Grace i loved this! Durham looks super cute and i love when you explore new places around the country

[@amymclaughlin3063]

yay you went to their graduation!! such a special moment, looked so niceee

[@ayvelystiuk3192]

Grace you should make a video where you learn how to knit or crochet!

[@Grackle]

I’ve tried to learn from my mum but it has proven unsuccessful it’s one of those things that my brain can’t compute

[@teddyfrench7076]

​@@Grackle I crochet and would love to send you a little something I have made. Do you have a PO Box or another way I can get it to you? 🙏🏼 😊

[@VicodinAvenue]

You seem so happy in the last few videos! I'm so happy for you.

[@JessieCarty]

Such a cute gift idea with the lego :)

[@salomeydraws]

Aww new laptop! Good for you, Grace :)

[@laurenexcell2312]

I LOVE YOUR ADIDAS SHOES!!!!! I have been looking at them and its nice to see them on someone!

[@lydiafirth3738]

hoping to go to durham uni next year so lovely to see some snippets of it xx

[@meggriffin467]

Love the little snippet of The Star-Spangled Banner! hahaha

[@HelenBeeee]

Wow so weird I am doing my family history and Durham is where my family were from and Ive never been there and to see it on this vlog was very satisfying has brought my history alive thanks Grace.....just a thought I wonder if Gracktravels is on the cards would love to see more of England or further afield and your freestyle vlogging when you travel and what you actually vlog Im sure Im not speaking just for me is just the things I want to see and hear about a place. Just a thought for some future Grackle content 😉

[@teddyfrench7076]

I’d love to see her explore more of the Uk too. She always seems to have immaculate taste when visiting all over the country. I’m from London and feel like I take for granted all that is right in my doorstep. So I’m trying to do more around London too but definitely love a travel series visiting all over the UK.

[@tweetscotchy1093]

Congratulations on the new laptop!

[@shelby5574]

around 11 minutes grace used the american national anthem as background music and i was CRACKING UP

[@kmorton5995]

Oh I love a trip to Durham. I have to go next week to sort my passport out and I’m going to make a day of it.

[@samanthabrinton6677]

LOL dying at The Star Spangled Banner making its way into this vlog.

[@jonap5740]

The Star Spangled Banner is actually based on the much older " Anacreontic Song", also known as "To Anacreon in Heaven". It was the official song of the Anacreontic Society, an 18th-century gentlemen's club of amateur musicians in London. Composed by John Stafford Smith, the tune was later used by several writers as a setting for their patriotic lyrics---i.e. The Banner.

[@Hannahmorgane]

Grace you should come to winchester i feel like you’d absolutely love it + there are loads of good cafes to try (winchester orangery especially)

[@celiname405]

Suitcase recommendation: I saw you looked at Eastpak ones. I really like the Eastpak Trans4. They come in different sizes and have four wheels!

[@dganet]

Yeahhhhh, she treated herself to a new laptop 👍

[@dojascat3391]

she most definitely has money

[@dganet]

@@dojascat3391 🤣 I think we knew that considering how much she spends on food & a pointless returns pallet! Ahhhh, a KZbinrs life - good on her, love watching her but wouldn't want to do it as a job! I adore her wee videos though x

[@dojascat3391]

@@dganet yess

[@MizzToniHendry15]

So lovely to see you visit my hometown!

[@allisoncooper9681]

Weird question what happened to your brown suitcase, with the 4 wheels, you brought a couple of years ago

[@mark4479]

Oh how I miss Durham... Spend my year abroad there and this vlog is 100% going to make me cry 😭

[@Grackle]

It really is such a lovely safe little bubble. Hope it didn’t make you cry but made you cherish a lot of your lovely memories x

[@mark4479]

@@Grackle The Durham portion of the video didn't make me cry but very emotional, BUT I am going to be there for a day in 2 weeks so I got that going for me ✨

[@aliplay5]

Grace opening the new macbook with one hand after complaining how clumsy she is was STRESSFUL

[@jerim4543]

What is it about Uno and trains? I don't think I have ever taken a long-distance train trip where I didn't encounter a (an?) Uno playing experience. In fact, I can't remember ever playing Uno anywhere else but on a train. I was very impressed by your musical scoring, especially the snippet of The Star Spangled Banner on bassoon or cello, I wasn't sure, but I was quiite impressed. You're becoming a bit of a film maker. Please run with it.

[@JB-vd8bi]

I think it was a cello. My partner and I take Uno to the botanical Gardens lol

[@kellybryson7754]

What music was playing as she was leaving Durham on the train? I know what it is in America, curious what it is over in the UK

[@blaizer3x]

My mum is from Durham. Not the city but the outskirts. Its rather rough lol. I love the city tho. I'm visiting family in May 😊👍

[@laurenar.8081]

I cracked up when i heard the American national anthem!!!! lolll

[@jenpotter83]

Gutted I didn’t see you out and about, I live in Durham 😭 YOU MUST RETURN!

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Really cool video! Entertaining content!

[@chelseydixon8342]

I hope this is a boyfriend she's not telling us about 😍

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

Or a girlfriend

[@chelseydixon8342]

@@maneskinnnnn7190 I mean, you could hear a man's voice but aslong as she's happy, it's not for any of us to judge 🥰xxx

[@lilac1204]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE European train journeys. I toured Europe by train

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Good luck with the new laptop

[@ruthrice3498]

you could make the charcuterie??? board for your famiky over eastet

[@sparklesintime]

As someone from the United States of America, when I heard the star spangled banner, I giggled c: you put it in as you were leaving Durham c:

[@sparklesintime]

I forgot to say; that’s the USA’s national anthem :p

[@jonap5740]

@@sparklesintime It was also taken from a much older melody.

[@sparklesintime]

@@jonap5740 thanks!

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely video thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@vanhoofentizen]

Lol @ the Star Spangled Banner in the middle of the vlog

[@celiname405]

haha, I noticed that as well

[@robertamcmunn3642]

I know, I had to do a double take.

[@j.mariethompson981]

You said Lakeland haul, right? Did I hallucinate that?

[@DaisyLarson4936]

Couples LEGO .. you don't need to say anything more about your "friend"

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Interesting to hear a string quartet version of "The Star Spangled Banner" .....

[@EmLEA_on_the_web]

My fave KZbinr have been for years xx

[@np2175]

Just watched this and all I can say is sorry for being so late to the party but Grace’s dad is just fabulous…. They need a duo channel (although I love all Grace’s stuff!!!)

[@joferry4156]

Which hotel did you stay at?

[@katie9005]

Please come back to York!! Got so excited by the 2 second clip

[@angiewatson9870]

Thank you much love xx

[@ambersmith2612]

Imagine living somewhere with CASTLES around

[@nhanhanhanhanhanha1]

I'm sorry but I LOVE YOUR SUNGLASSES!!! Where did you get them? 😍

[@oliviagrace7063]

I giggle at my work when I heard the instrumental American anthem

[@foren6chic]

Your b-roll footage was brilliant!

[@barbaraknapp6970]

Did anyone else from the US hear part of the Star Spangled Banner before She left Durham?

[@carliem9494]

Without the words, isn’t it just John Stafford-Smith’s “To Anacreon in Heaven"? (a drinking song composed in the 18th century)

[@Xsarahm95X]

Your hair is getting so long, I wish mine grew that fast!

[@AlexMasseyMA]

Had to come and say I loved the little Star Spangled Banner (USA National Anthem) moment 😂

[@jonap5740]

Is actually based on a much much older song. Google its origins. It's kind of interesting.

[@AlexMasseyMA]

The tune is a drinking song from the late 18th century. Music evolves and since it’s internationally known as the US national anthem, identifying it as such when used as background music is reasonable. Other songs like “My Country Tis of Thee”/“God Save The Queen” have interchangeable melodies and it wouldn’t be reasonable to identify them one way or another based strictly on the instrumental music. Point stands - a Brit used the US anthem as background in her vlog. It gave us Americans a chuckle. -Your friendly American choir teacher with a MA in music

[@dariakozlova7264]

very recommend checking xiaomi suitcases ;)

[@Alex-jn1ez]

something about old grainy laptop camera grace hit different

[@blackrosedigitalart]

Happy new Mac, I got the new iPad Air 😍

[@meghanelizabeth3174]

OMG I live in Durham! I would of loved to of met u xx

[@carapowell1254]

You should go to newcastle Upon Tyne, i have so many recommendations

[@mark4479]

Do you have a good recommendation for breakfast in Newcastle? :)

[@olivercoulthard5468]

Can't believe you were in my home town 🥺 come back soon

[@Grackle]

You have a gorgeous hometown!

[@jennifergarcia525]

i might be the only american follower here but i can’t help to mention that you played our national anthem as a background sound

[@plainsong76]

You’re not- NH, USA resident here

[@jonap5740]

The Anacreontic Song", also known by its incipit "To Anacreon in Heaven", was the official song of the Anacreontic Society, an 18th-century gentlemen's club of amateur musicians in London. Composed by John Stafford Smith, the tune was later used by several writers as a setting for their patriotic lyrics.

[@jonap5740]

It's actually based on a much older song. So what you hear is your anthem, but what it is is an old song Francis Scott Key stole

[@elizabethheyn5365]

Maybe I’ve just been consuming a lot of Mike Faist content, but in the clip where Grace just woke up she kinda looked like him.

[@junebelcourt-suhaka1434]

Congratulations on the new Mac!

[@maneskinnnnn7190]

*man

[@littlelune420]

hearing the American national anthem was like a jump scare hahahaha

[@jojoply]

What a beautiful day you had.

[@laurawilliamson888]

Loving your "friend"