London Travel Guide
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- čas přidán 15. 02. 2015
- Here it is, our pilot episode!
Why am I doing this? I travel a lot. Too much. And recently I find myself rocking up in a city that I've never been to before and know very little about. On any level. Culture, language, transport, money, food, etc. But most travel shows are an hour-long, US-centric, full of bad information, and almost exclusively aimed at tourists. So I wanted to create something different. Something aimed at the frequent traveller, something portable and short-form. Something...useful.
In our pilot episode we get you in, out, and around the wonderful city of London, England. We tell you the best way to get from the airport into the city, the best way to get around, how much things cost, and why you should ALWAYS stand on the right.
In follow up episodes we'll be adding a food and drink segment, as well as tips on how to avoid those awkward social and business faux pas.
I really appreciate you taking the time to watch this and welcome any thoughts, feedback, ideas, and suggestions for future episodes. Travel is my passion and I'm excited to share it with you.
Oh and don't forget to subscribe for new episodes in a city near you!
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One thing, although we may no look it, we are actually very friendly. If you ever need help or directions just ask! Also queue correctly, never skip the line.
I'm asking you now then 😊 what airport is best if you hate the tube (the whole underground thing is almost impossible for me yet paying for a cab is a bit too much 🤔.. Lost cause?)
@@sarahmilner8483 Go to Gatwick and get the Gatwick Express :)
the london cabbies knowledge exam is equal to a university degree
Yeah it's an extraordinary process, like nothing else in the world.
paris is off putting right now
I think you should actually like... come London?
lol @ amsterdam paris and berlin those are the biggest hell holes in europe.
+Marcus DeRuyter You are such a spas.
NO, you're not old to be a youtuber; you're a sophisticated well traveled guide. NO one else does a show like yours with the basic tips. Your transpiration tips from the airport to town is the Best. Please expand your show, i.e. longer, with some your sight seeing tips as well. No need to see where the "younger" kids go to get drunk.
+Larry Won haha thanks Larry! A lot of people are asking for the show to be longer - definitely something we'll look into.
Buses are a solid mode of transportation as well however NO CASH is taken on buses, you must use your oyster card!
It's Kells this why Londoners should do these kind of vids
Good to learn great things to do in Rhodes Island, you people are providing great informative posts recently while vising London got this great service by London airport transfers waterloocars.co.uk/airport-transfers-london.php firm for London road trips and moving around.
How long would a bus take? I'm v clostrophobic and hate the tube so need help🚌
Looking back at this video and my trip last year to London, I can honestly say that London is one of my favorite cities that I have been to so far. The classic buildings, immense restaurants, ease of travel. I truly miss london so much.
Tip: you don't need to tip in the UK, either at restaurants, cafes or far food takeaways. We just don't feel it's needed to. Tip: credit card/ debit card are contactless, no numbers just hold card to machine, it had contactless on the video but he pinned...Tip: cycle. Get a bike. There everywhere. Card into the machine, pay £2 every 24hrs to register. 30 mins free cycle then it's very pricey after that, so cycle to get around but find a docking station within 30 mins, it goes back to default once docked so keep doing that. Cheater than taxi. Tip: find a shop or local store like Sainsburys or Tesco. There smaller store but food is cheap rather than high priced cafe/ restaurants.
Hey! I've just this evening come across your channel (discovered the HK video whilst researching for my trip next year) and I'm really enjoying your content. We're on similar timescales in terms of starting our CZcams channels, by the way! You're doing a great job so far, so I've definitely subscribed!
I'm a Londoner, so this was a great video to watch. You've covered a great amount here, but one tip I would always mention to people is to simply carry an umbrella around with you. If you ever get caught out in the rain, you WILL get ripped off on a "cheap" umbrella that will no doubt break before you get back home!
Thanks for the videos!
+Joe Allam Thanks so much for your kind words! Digging your channel, LOVE the Tokyo vid! Great tip re: London too, thanks for that!
+Attaché Cheers! Do you think you'd ever visit Tokyo for one of these films? I'd love to see your take on it!
Yup! It's on the list for season 2!
whre do u live bro in london
just seen your name at the top of the comments.... wow
If you can walk or travel above ground, always choose this over the Tube. You miss so many of London's amazing sights. Also, even if stations aren't right next to each other, you'd be surprised at how quickly you can get across town on foot!
Christopher Sansom Thanks Chris!
It's a funny thing that I haven't commented on an attache video yet, because I've watch them and influenced by them for a decade now.
I think Alex is the best at this. He has a nice manner, good humour, and gives the best balance of info and focus.
Great episode, looking forward to future ones.
Great job with these videos. Awesome videography and editing. Faced pace narration and informative. Looking forward to seeing more. #Subscribed
Keep Your Daydream Thank you very much, it's been a fun project!
I love every single of your travel video. Is so specific and necessary for the traveler :) thanks for doing this. it saves so much of my time to do all the research and i even forgot about the tipping part.
+Audrey nini Thank you so much Audrey!
Really wish this guy had his own Netflix show. Helped me out so much.
Always enjoyed your video - humorous, knowledgeable and concise! Made me wanted to go (again;)) the places you visited! Thank you 🙏 Alex!
This is so helpful. Amazingly done. I am sure with time you are going to have a huge following. keep doing what you do. All the best .
+Kshitij Sinha thank you so much, I really appreciate that!
2nd thing to remember. Don't ride the fake taxi. lmfao
haha
well at least u know ur safe and also there have been reports of people falling asleep in the uber cabs and the driver takes them for a MASSIVE detour before getting to the location to financially rip the passenger off so it works in both ways, the uber decides what he/she wants to do with the price, real taxis have a set price on a meter at the front and that tells them the price but some cabbies are nice (my dad anyway) and knocks off maybe £30 if stuck in a lot of traffic causing a £30 journey to be £50
anyway the best way to get around london is by rail and tram
Nothing but lies and propaganda. .....we all know that the Black Cabs hate the new way of travel via Uber. They are just greedy overpriced and outdated. They are being under-cut and they hate competition.
Nothing but lies and propaganda. .....we all know that the Black Cabs hate the new way of travel via Uber. They are just greedy overpriced and outdated. They are being under-cut and they hate competition.
we live in a capitalist society people will do anything to get as much money possible
Watching this from Honduras. Love the show.
I'm travelling to London in May for the first time (I am SO excited) with some friends and I'll definitely be sharing this with them. Thanks for the great video!!
+MattyMatt have a great time!
very useful!!! thank you for making those guidances
I love Attache! I think it might be my favourite travel guide channel. Everything is so well written! I just had to comment.
Very helpful and great video. This is perfect for first-timers who wanted to visit London. Good guide! Looking forward to watch more video guide for UK. Thanks for sharing. :)
Awesome!! It's so healpful for travelers!!
Hey Alex, I would love to see an update on London! I'll be there for the first time in May, can't wait!
I'd say avoid using the tipping in the uk when paying by card. A lot of places that offer tip when paying by card don't actually go to the staff and instead is kept by the owner. A few of my friends have told me this. I believe as well when it goes through the card system and they do get it they get taxed on those earnings.
Love your videos! Subbed! Good sense of humour and very informative!
I've watched all your vlogs, you're doing fine mate. Going to London this 2019 and thank you for the Heathrow to Paddington info, no need to pay for an airport shuttle.
Best London guide out there... keep up the good work👌
the silent wrath of a londoner cracked me up
thank you thank you thank you! very helpful!!!
+chrisnkate0900 I'm glad, thanks for letting us know :-)
Great stuff! Well done!
Thanks Andrew!
Fantastic video!! I just found your channel!! I really like it, many congratulations for a superb work!!
Thank you very much. Greatly help my planning for travel to London
Dude, please do more videos. You are the best. Thanks a lot.
+Edward Wanambwa thank you!
Great tips, especially on escalator etiquette and tipping. We head there from Slovenia in a few weeks before branching out. Heard about you on the Keep you Daydream podcast today. I'll definitely check out the rest of your vids as we maker our way through Europe. Cheers.
Great info, thanks! 👍🏼
one more important point ... When in a real PUB go to the bar and order .. they don't do US style table service. And they will let you sit there and look about for a very long while.
GREAT tip!
some good content, liking it
Just in case you didn't get the chance to go there or didn't know about it, absolutely absolutely go get a salt beef bagel from Brick lane near Tower Bridge. Plenty of mustard on it ( English Mustard, so it is very hot, be careful ), a cake for afters finished off with a cup of tea in a polystyrene cup and you have just had yourself a great little London experience my friend. They are open 24/7 365. An eye opener just to take a walk down that street. Really enjoy your videos and wish this one was a lot longer and showed more since that is where I am from.
Very well done! Takes note: Always stand on the right. Haha Looking forward to future episodes.
Thanks! We're headed to some fun spots over the next few weeks!
Your Travel vlogs are amazing, the research, the efforts you guys put in are totally appreciable. Hope you guys cover up more cities in future :D
+The Scooter Life India Thanks! We love doing it!
You guys are best :D
Few things about London Underground. Try to avoid taking the underground in busy hours like 7-9 morning and 4-7 evening. The fare would be high. Unlike Subway in US you can buy a one way ticket and go anywhere. In London they have different zones and you will swipe your card entering and exiting the tube. This means you'll be charged the correct fare for the journey you've taken, you will be charged depending the zone you are in. It’s expensive and clean. But if you’re visiting for 2-3 days. Don’t buy the visitors pass. Just get the Oyster card and Top it up whenever you need it. Its very easy!
I know this video was made awhile ago, but I wouldn't even suggest taking a black cab in LDN...take an Uber instead for a fraction of the cost and no tipping is required. It changed my life!
True but no one knows London like a London cab driver :-)
hi, can u give an example of the distance & the fare? i plan to go london next month.
And nobody knows quite how to charge like one either ;) Download Uber once you get here. Miles better.
Just came back from London, found Uber was only a little cheaper than cabbies. Really, the visitor Oyster card is a steal, compared to cabs, as long as you know where you're going and plan for any trips outside the center of London so you can put extra money on it for those. Took Uber from Zone 1 to Gatwick and it was $100 during off-peak hours.
I'm a Londoner and I love your work, I'm actually off to live in LA, a city I Adore!
Great Vid! I'll Be There In April This Year! Thanks For The Help!
great watch!!
My wife and I did a big Europe trip this past july. Our first stop was London and we LOVED London!
Just thinking about it now makes me miss it a lot. The food was great and most of the people we ran into were very nice! The hotel we were staying at even let us check in early.
One tip I would recommend is budget extra money for cab fare. Since London is so huge we took cabs to many of our destinations.
Thank you again, why are you doing it, cause you so nice and generous helping tourist like me, I appreciate it very much, planing to go to london after Paris. take care.
Don't forget the good old 'One day Travel Card.' Any bus any tube as many times as you like. Get on a cross London bus, sit at the top and enjoy the tour.
It's awesome. I will go to Europe in April of next year. I will add this clip to my list and reference it
+Uk Jo have a fantastic time!
I was in London in between 31st of December 2015 and 5th of January 2016 and I want to go back there as soon as possible. What a great city.
Being a Londoner, London is great for tourists, as all the tourist sites are very each to reach. So Trafalgar Square to Buckingham Palace or the Palace of Westminster are all in walking distance.
Wow I love your channel!! You guys are fab💖🙆🏻
+LiveLoveLatte Thank you!
+Attaché Where do you suggest I change US$ to GBP to get the most out of the dollar as a tourist in London?
Awesome!
Thanks!
I like your tips, thank you. I really enjoyed your video:)
This was so helpful!
Great info..I'm in research mode because I'll be in London this October. Thank you.
+Jay no problem, enjoy London!
Just found your channel. I love it!
christina wheaton-ratto Thanks, I'm glad!
Hey Alex, first of all great videos you've made so far. I ended up at your channel when I was preparing for my next Hong Kong trip next week. Compared to the early videos like this about London your episodes improved a lot. Glad you added the food section and it would be great to have a "special-section" in each video which could be a unique place, store, restaurant etc without becoming the 100000 video on youtube talking about the Champs Elysee in Paris, Burj al Arab in Dubai or Empire State in New York City. Hoping to see episodes about Cape Town, Marrakesh, Munich, Moscow or Buenos Aires soon. keep up the good work, take care
Good info!
Excellent and honest travel tips for travelling in London. Travel times and costs are pretty accurate and lots of options are covered. Its a big city - 40+ miles east to west and almost as much north to south so 'slow' has to be taken into context.
Looking forward to seeing other cities covered in an equally unbiased style
+cindybin2001 It shouldn't bother most people. I never would drink alcohol in the first place but the entire video is ruined because he drank alcohol?! Thats a bit extreme!
+cindybin2001 infact, i travelled to nyc in november 2015, nyc is a grubby looking city, that has no investment to refurbish its infrastructure, it was an ugly place, even in manhatten, although the skyline from distance epic, it was ruined by the horrible food, horrible subway, that had a poor system with no time schedule to tell u when trains arrive, trains services werent running on specific days and times were sometimes long as 15minutes wait, nyc had tons of beggars, this video seemed provocative, nyc is outdated, with its creeking infrastructure and third world airports, no chip and pin, or self service checkout facilities
Most new bank cards now don't need you to tap in your number. Just hold the card to the screen and it's done. I think the limit is £20-£30 spend. The obvious looking the right way when crossing road. Remember queueing for things are mandatory! If someone asks if you're alright just say yes, or alright back even if your not its just the way we greet each other! Xxx
I don't think you are too old for CZcams! Keep up the good work!
+Evitalovesweets aww thanks, you're sweet!
I love how in the clip directly after you say to stand on the right on escalators, there's a guy standing on the left hahaha
omg. I don't care how old you are , this was the best video! I'm going to London in May and you don't know how much you just helped me! likes given😊
+ThePrettyeyes341 For transport, be aware that you can't use an Oyster card on the Heathrow connect or express services if you are flying in that way. And you also cant use one on the Gatwick express.
Alasdair Clift ok thanks. I was wondering about that. I am flying into Heathrow but going to Croydon, which I understand is a long way(about an hour) So what CAN I use with my oyster card to get from Heathrow to Croydon???? Also, what's the easiest way to get to Stonehenge from Croydon?? thanks for all your help.
+ThePrettyeyes341 The best way I can think of is getting the Piccadilly line to Gloucester road, then getting either the district or circle lines (they go from the same platform) then getting a Southern national rail service to east croydon. To get to Stonehenge, you can't use your oyster card. You have to buy a railway ticket to Salisbury and get a train to Clapham junction then change to South west trains service to Salisbury, then you have to get a bus to the Visitor centre
Alasdair Clift thanks
+ThePrettyeyes341 Heathrow to Croydon, get the X26 bus, much easier than changing trains twice.
Tip in London !!! no chance too expensive or at a push ' never eat yellow snow ' lolgreat video
Wow that looks like a good place to travel
I love your CZcams channel! Keep it up. :)
soth hall is my home town and i love london so muuuuuch
Oh wow!! This was made 5 years ago 😍 Still awesome to watch!! Will there be an update/revised video in any old cities?
Two important points I learned on my recent first trip to London: the Oyster Card is the same as the Sydney Opal Card with one exception: tap on and off for trains but don't tap off for the buses or you'll be charged double. Only tap on for the buses. The other important point for Australian tourists is that, we assume people walk on the same side of the street as you drive. This is the case in most countries and Australians will assume they do the same in the mother country as we do at home. You mentioned that you should stand on the right hand side on an escalator. It's the same when walking down the street. It's probably to be more consistent with the continent. Don't do that in Australia. You will get those same stares of ire if you try to walk on the right in Sydney (or you'll be crashing into people).
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I like your channel a lot.. Keep going and visit more places! You should definitely visit Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean. Just give it a try!
PLEASE DO TORONTO!!❤️
some tips.
1) You can buy an oyster card from Heathrow airport train/underground station. Any unused balance can be refunded at the airport as well on your departure. Touch in AND out with your oyster, even if the gates are open and there are no staff around. Not touching will mean a penalty fare is charged.
2) always let people off the train first - or you will be barged out of the way.
3) You can ride 2 buses within 30 minutes of the first ride starting for a single fare.
4) Several bike hire schemes are available and are a very good way of getting around
5) If travelling to other cities by train, then advance tickets or web only tickets can be significantly cheaper than buying tickets from the station.
6) Coach A3 travels from Gatwick to London Victoria coach station for £10. other coach services are also available.
7) Most chain supermarkets have self scan and pack checkouts. Google how to use these as you will incur the wrath of Londoners if you keep calling for an assistant to help you use the machine.
8) Oyster - peak time is before 9:30 am. After 9:30 am, off-peak fares apply
The Heathrow Express/Connect service only arrive at Paddington in west London and so most people still find they then need to get on a tube to reach their final destination, and so it's not quite as central as portrayed.
I quite like the idea of calling them 'quids' - might have to try and start that trend! :)
+Maddie Dalrymple lol nooooooooo
Attache travel guide awesome video it is very helpful video I like every video
One piece of advice, I would give is that Oyster can be topped up at various places not just at the stations as many convenience stores have top up options at the till upon entry and get a 24hr travel card or 7 day one whatever you prefer.
i love watching you. age only adds ur wisdom & charm.
The tube is your best friend and really isn't complicated. Be sure to buy an Oyster card by visiting any of the tube stations, you can top it up at anytime and I think it lasts a few years before it goes bad, if at all.. If you ever take the wrong train, just get off at the next stop and walk directly across the plaform and it will take you back to where you came from. Actually, getting lost and finding your way on the tube is the best way to get around.. you can find some places that you might not have ever seen if you just hop on a train and let it go for a few stops. Atleast, that's what I used to do when I was younger.
Loved this video, mate! :D This was very informational and I'm now actually planning my second trip to London, England sometime this year, now with more enthusiasm because I'll actually know some "pro tips" like how their currency is also called Quid (Probably just murdered that spelling) and is plural already. So thank you :D You make totally wicked content and you always manage to make me smile. :) I'm sharing your channel (along with this video) to a few of my traveling friends and even family! Well, the family that likes to move out of a 20 miles radius... But yeah, thank you! Though I don't know if you're planning to or not (since it isn't a really touristy city) but if you get the chance I'd LOVE to see a short Birmimgham, England video? It isn't the most pretty cities as they got a big deal on concrete, but it's one of my favourites and it's also a business-esc city. Not that you have to but I'd love to see it! Maybe even a video where you collect highlights of different cities around Europe? Where you go to some big cities and just take small clips saying "Oi mate this city has great food!" and "Be sure to check out the roasted human in Rome!"
I don't know if that would be an ideal video, but to me I would find it cool, especially to people who are just visiting cities for a day or two.
But anyway, thanks so much for reading! I can't wait to see more epic videos of yours! :D
lol'd at "roasted humans"! This is great feedback, thank you! I *love* Birmingham, it is a fantastic city so I'd love to do something up there - great idea. Thanks again for taking the time to comment and share the video, I really appreciate it.
Haha! :) No, thank you for everything! Your channel makes content that is just totally wicked! But whoa! o: No one I know likes Birmimgham besides me, that's awesome! I'm actually planning on living there in the future! But anyway haha, thanks so much :D Not many people make this quality of traveling content and still manage to be nice to their viewers! You're the best, mate. But yeah! I'm planning on visiting B-ham with my mother next year sometime along with Hong Kong (Your video inspired her) Can't wait to see the future of your epic channel, especially if you get around to making a video on Birmimgham :D Thanks so much for reading! Going to go watch your other videos again.
You didn't mention the red London buses. They are everywhere, 8000 of them run all over London quite a lot of routes all night (as do some Tube lines Thurs, Fri & Sat nights-all night) especially in Central London. Oyste rcards contactless cards are needed, buses take no cash fares. Although slower than the Tube (or Underground as it is known as well) you can see lots of sights and landmarks from the top deck of a bus. And of course jump off and visit them and back on a bus again!
The best thing to come out of London is the A1 Heading North to where the nice scenery and people are.
You should go to The Basque Country. It is in Spain and France. Lots of culture, delicious food, dancing, music, and history.
I lived in London for 5 years and the best and cheap way to travel is the public transport, and as for food, hit the local chippy, places that serve a hearty English breakfast and also look for supermarkets, they do price slashes daily on ready to eat meals, sandwiches and pastries, these might go off in a day or two but it is good to eat for the day. and Never forget your umbrella
Super informative, great stuff Alex. BTW, you are not too old to be a CZcamsr.
YOLO! You are definitely not too old! :)
I have a tip everyone in your travel group needs their own Oyster card you can't share one.
Great video, almost a historical artefact. Prices are almost double but the city is now cheap, due to the fall of the £. Service charge is now ubiquitous, but no tipping on top. Everything's contactless or phone based, and oyster is becoming obsolete.
thanks im going in december and it helps ! you should put the 4 or 5 best thing to visit for you in each city in my opinion.
all good tips, but I think it is worth adding if you are traveling to London from another European city, the airport to choose especially if you are staying a short time is London City LCY. It could not be more close.
+You're Fired ! I absolutely love LCY, it's my favourite airport in London.
+Attaché Actually, many Londoners want to close London City as it creates huge amounts of noise and pollution for the surrounding area and when the new Crossrail line opens, business nearby would be easier to do from Heathrow since it is bigger and has way more flights to choose from. Also, LCY is only connected by DLR, which is only in the eastern part of London whereas Heathrow is connected by tube if you only want to use your oyster card and the Tube is every 5 mins to Heathrow and Gatwick local trains support the oyster card too.
Attaché LCY is nice but DLR doesn’t work after 12 midnight as well as on Sunday nights.
£4 for a pint of beer. Feel for southerners me, £1.70 in my local up north
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Hi - I'm Jason Hill. Love your show. Its a bit more extensive than most. I wish it lasted even longer, so I could experience places that I might not ever be able to afford to go. Is there any way you can discuss Airbnb options, in these cities? Can you do an Airbnb segment. This is the only way I'm able to roll in such places.
As a Briton and a waiter, I would only ever tip in a restaurant and around 10% suffices. But never feel forced to do so. For example if the service is bad, your waiter will understand if you choose to tip less or even not at all. I know some people don't like to hear it but it really does make up a large portion of our salary. I myself only earn £5.85/h so in order to have a more decent rate, tips do help!
This is helpful, thanks!
Wow it was amazing, please Visit Tehran, Iran
If you decide to walk, London can be huge. You can also find yourself spending all day on the tube without even thinking about it. Plan to visit locations in order of appearance and save yourself loads of time.
Oyster Price capping should have been discussed.
It doesn't matter how many times you use your Oyster card in a day. The most you can pay is about £11. After that it's free. Some services cost more, taxis for example.
I freakin LOVE London holy SHIT
if you want to visit an attraction look and see who owns it merlin for instance if you go on London eye you might find that your ticket is also valid on the other attractions by the eye ask .and some times you can buy a pass before you get there for other things look on the London attraction web sites and if you can book a private taxi and ask how much it will cost might save some money.
Great tips, thanks!
It’s 1am and I’m from London so no idea why im watching this lol ...great video though