London Vlog: Is the food here actually bland?
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- čas přidán 31. 05. 2024
- Join us on an unforgettable journey through London in this exciting travel vlog! 🇬🇧 Explore iconic landmarks like Big Ben, soak in the stunning views from Primrose Hill, savor the classic British flavor at Poppies Fish and Chips, indulge in the aromatic delights of Dishoom's Indian cuisine, and embark on a thrifting adventure. We'll also take you to TWG Tea for a taste of exquisite teas, experience the flavors of Spain at Sabor, and satisfy your sweet tooth at Bilmonte Gelato Shop. Don't miss out on a delicious Italian feast at Circolo Popolare. Get ready to be transported through the diverse culinary and cultural landscape of London! 🌆 #LondonTravel #LondonVlog #FoodieAdventures"
I'm not sure what's specifically American about golden retrievers. It's a breed of gundog that originates in Scotland dating from the 19th century.
Got it!
Good point. These guys come across like frogs that have climbed out of the well for the first time. It seems their ignorant prejudices are being peeled away one at a time. And that's a good thing. They even gave you a like for your straightening out of the facts. Well done, them.
Bland food? The yanks started that rumour in world war two because by the time they showed up we'd already been at war for over two years, we were on our knees as the ships that brought food were routinely sunk by the kregsmarine. We had nothing, & food rationing continued till the early 1950s. Mass availability didn't really happen till the 60s.
After the covid they claimed there were shortages in supermarkets, lol they clearly didn't grow up in 1950s or 60s uk, now you can anything from anywhere, but if your older you'll remember that this was not always the case.
Thanks for sharing! yes as you can see in the video, we loved all the food there
Well Said! British Food is Wonderful! 🤘
The boats you were calling Houseboats. Are called Narrowboats. They are built to fit through the tunnels and 7ft. wide locks on Canals. Dating back to the 1700s. When they were used to transport goods over long distances pulled by horses. Most are now lived in. Or hired for boating holidays. Although there are still a few used for goods, as floating shops and floating hotels.
Where you saw them is on the Regent's Canal. Building of it was finished in 1820. The other end of it is Little Venice where it joins the Grand Union Canal nesr Paddington.
House boats are larger usually 13 to 15 feet wide and 70 feet long. Mostly found on rivers rather than Canals.
That's cool! We'd love to check out both narrowboats and houseboats in the future!
_What an amazing travel vlog with incredibly informative narration and enhanced by beautiful song, the beauty and exciting of wonderful scenery along the way are clearly and distinctly explored. Thank you for sharing your passion and expertise with the world._
Thank you! Comments like these encourage us!
Happy to see a variety of foods but ALSO did not expect a little peek of Present & Correct! That’s one of my top shops to go in since I’m a big stationery fan. What a pleasant surprise ☺️
Yes! We love checking out good stationery shops :)
It would be nice if just one of the vloggers would treat hemselves to one of the 200 Michelin starred restaurants in the UK.
That would be cool!
Why would the food be bland in London? It’s one of the most popular cities in the world with more cultural mixes than pretty much every other city. London, Paris are the top two. An hour away from Europe means it’s easily accessible, you have some of the best meat/fish in the world, our agricultural is superior to most countries, you have the best salmon just up in Scotland.
Exactly! Food in London was good! We miss it. Just as shown on our video :)
Got to love Dishoom👍
We miss it so much!
This is the 2nd of your videos I have watched & think you have great style, presentation & content. London is a world class city that has so much to offer. You do a great job with the camera. Best wishes to you both 🙏🏽
It was definitely a word class city! Thank you :) Best wishes to you too
Really enjoyed this, the boots and jacket you bought were really nice! Can’t wait for your next LND vlog ❤❤❤❤
Aww Thanks for validating my thrift purchases! :)
A great travel vlog on my beloved capital London. The food has never been bland. The older generation like my pops and my mom but especially my grandparents. Did not eat spicy food. One they couldn't afford it and two they had no access to it. My children however are used to it and go to all the nando's and Indian takeaways. They cook a multitude of dishes from abroad. I myself love Sushi.
Yes! We loved the food. We miss them :(
I just found your channel, but I had to subscribe because I thought you did such a great job! I'm planning a trip to London, and I absolutely love that you include the little snippet of where you were going - it really helps for me to find it to save on my map! I also am a fan of your style! You look perfect in every outfit, and I love that you found those amazing looking boots in a thrift spot! Did they end up being comfortable? Also, I have to go get that pistachio gelato!! I had some in Bologna that had pieces of pistachio and it was the best I have ever had. The one you had looks amazing! Off to check out the rest of your channel!
Thanks so much for your lovely comment! We are so glad you found it helpful :-) Since I only buy second hand clothing, it's a challenge but always so nice to see people think it looks ok! The shoes were actually super comfortable! I'm not someone that subscribes to the "beauty is pain" mentality haha! Finding a good look starts with feeling comfortable. Yes, PLEASE go have the double pistachio gelato and let us know some of your tips for our next trip!
Country~ Wow. this is interesting . :)
I am glad you found it interesting :)
Such amazing videography and commentary, thank you so much for visiting my city 🥹💖🩵
We had the most amazing time in your city
Good video you missed Marks and Spencers 👍🏴
Next time!
If there's more of everything in the icecream, isn't it just the same icecream but twice as much?!
yes!
Who is the intro music?
The charity shops are not what they seem, first they have to pay for the shop plus business taxes and all other things that come with that.
Then there will be wages, not for the staff, they usually are volunteers, except for the manager who will be on a wage.
Then support teams and finally the Ceo will take his cut, charity shops in the UK is not a good way to give to charity because very little goes to the charity.
But every little helps I guess 😅
Oh that's good to know! Our primary purpose was more for the sustainable fashion aspect, but if we want to give to charity, we'll keep that in mind! Thank you :-)
Most high street charity shops in the UK are run by unpaid volunteers sympathetic to the cause they are fundraising for, although sometimes they may have a salaried manager. Many of the shops are not rented, but gifted or let at a very low price from the owner until such time when they can be rented to a commercial business. Charity shops in the UK only pay 20% of standard business rates. There is an incentive to use a closed shop in such a way, otherwise the owner would be liable to full business rates.
The national organisations to which the shops belong are run by salaried professional fundraisers. But even so, they are transparent to what proportion of the income they use for administration and they are regulated by the UK Charities Commission
@@frglee Oh interesting! I think similar regulations are in place for American thrift stores such as Goodwill and Salvation Army are in place as well. Thanks for sharing!
@@countrymouse.ld51 To add to that. When you take something to a charity shop or make a donation to charity. You can declare that you are a UK income tax payer, Scheme is called Gift Aid. The Government then pays the income tax you have paid. At a rate of 25% of the value of the donation to the Charity. 5% more than the basic rate of income tax.
Thats good to know! @@grahamsmith9541
Nice video.
Thanks for watching!
Apart from Greggs and the rapidly disappearing fish and chip shops every bit of cooked food in London is foreign.
We enjoyed having the diversity in options :)
London specifically? Or England in general?
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Do you.mean all the cooks are foreign?
Or do you mean there are no eateries in London that serve British food, because that's false. A simple search on Google will rapidly prove otherwise, from the ubiquitous Wetherspoons to Rules at the top end.
Feel nowadays govt taxes fund medicine by public behalf...charities should help lower living expenses for those with illness
I mean if it is freewill charity, seems best contribution to help people in the day, not long term in my opinion. So message is do best possible in the day... 🐞
Nice video, it seems like you had a good time here. Just one thing, when you were talking about dogs, Golden Retrievers originally came from Scotland, not America.
Good point!
They are Charity Shops, not thrift stores.
Yes! now we know :) thank you
I am from India 🇮🇳
Hello! thanks for watching from India!
Fish and chips need salt and vinegar otherwise it's bland
We ended up using malt vinegar and we loved it!
That the English food is bland is the most widely known wrong thing about this country.
The British Empire covered a lot of the world, and everyone started to import the food, as well as everyone in the Empire could travel anywhere within it.
Especially if they had money.
Not much has changed.
Walk down any large town main street her and see food from ten countries at least. My own local town has several different styles of African foods on top of the usual variations, most of which I've never tried.
Agreed! So much varieties
I visited there once. As a South African very much used to home-cooked, hearty meals - whole foods, slow food - I still think that cuisine in London is served to spread diabetes. I am well traveled, but was served little cubes in Notting Hill, of no known taste, texture or flavour. Whatever it was, was tasteless at best, but at least didn't kill me. A Turkish gent opposite the Welsh Church off Euston Road served me real meat. One good meal ib five weeks.
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