First Impressions of LONDON, UK 🇬🇧

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22 күн бұрын

It’s our first time in London, England, with the United Kingdom as our 38th country! We’re exploring all the major sites in Westminster + getting a classic English dish 🐟
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@ThePassportCouple 20 күн бұрын

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@geoffmelvin6012 18 күн бұрын

You didn't realise London had a large theatre district? The West End is the world's largest and most prestigious theatre area in the world.

@ThePassportCouple 17 күн бұрын

We did not, but so excited to see a show in the future. Thanks for watching 🙌

@grahamstubbs4962 Күн бұрын

Broadway just have better PR 🙂

@dugebuwembo 16 сағат бұрын

West End doesn't have Londons best productions though!

@AutoAlligator 13 сағат бұрын

I moved to England from the US over a decade ago and I still remember being in awe of London! Having moved around a bit through the country and travelled to Scotland, Wales and Ireland (north and republic) I always find the people amazingly friendly! Such beautiful countryside, cities and people.

@JohnSmall314 14 сағат бұрын

If you're a Dr Who fan the telephone box outside Earl's Court station is the place to get a photograph of yourself.

@davidgray8863 4 күн бұрын

When Alicia tripped on the bus and apologised profusely she became British after the third sorry 😊

@ThePassportCouple 2 күн бұрын

Aw, thanks, this brought a huge smile to my face. I felt so bad, but everyone was so kind and understanding about it all. Love London 🇬🇧💛

@darkmatter6714 3 күн бұрын

Contrary to belief in America, the Brits don’t call French fries chips, they call them French fries. Those are not French fries, they’re chips. French fries are a thinner crisper cut of potatoes. Chips are thicker and fleshier cut.

@ThePassportCouple 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing, we appreciate it. They were delicious and we could eat french fries and/or chips all day 😃

@plumstead3078 Күн бұрын

Back in the 60’s Downing Street didn’t have gates, I saw Harold Wilson from across the house.

@ThePassportCouple 18 сағат бұрын

Wow, now that is very cool.

@karendowse8721 18 сағат бұрын

So true, the gates were erected in 1989, to prevent attack from the IRA, but the hydraulic barricades were not installed until 2004, this is to prevent suicide bombers.

@sallycrane6317 12 сағат бұрын

Yes I remember walking down Downing St as a child. Would have been in the 1970s I think

@plumstead3078 12 сағат бұрын

@@sallycrane6317 the gates were put up by Margaret thatcher and strengthened my John major, due to being a target of the IRA.

@chrisaris8756 2 сағат бұрын

What you are seeing is really the back of Buckingham Palace. It’s more impressive at the back where you don’t get to go unless you’ve been invited to a royal garden party.

@leematthews6812 12 күн бұрын

"London is the most London place ever". Yep. Hard to disagree with the logic in that statement! 😊

@ThePassportCouple 6 күн бұрын

It lived up to the hype, we enjoyed every minute and can't wait to visit again 🇬🇧✈️

@crowbar9566 Күн бұрын

Soon London will be the most Baghdad place ever.

@steveb149 Күн бұрын

Buckingham Palace is a huge square with a central courtyard, you are only seeing one side from the gates😮

@ThePassportCouple 19 сағат бұрын

I know, to go inside would be bucket list and a half for us 😃

@BeckyPoleninja 4 күн бұрын

The London West End theatre district dates back to the 1660, Broadway started in 1903

@twominutesturkish6664 4 күн бұрын

When did national chauvinism start?

@BeckyPoleninja 4 күн бұрын

@twominutesturkish6664 what??They said they didn't know it was a thing, and the video is full of great facts etc, so I shared another one for them

@ThePassportCouple 2 күн бұрын

This is a great fact, thank you for sharing 🙌 Once we saw how truly big the theatre scene was, we started rapidly looking it up over dinner. Can't wait to visit again 😃

@jamesgrant7201 14 сағат бұрын

"Big Ben was under construction" Its been a while since you were there last!!!

@sianb1260 Күн бұрын

There used to be a booth in Leicester Square where you can purchase theatre tickets at reduced cost on the day.

@ThePassportCouple 18 сағат бұрын

That's awesome. If it's still working, we will definitely check next time. Thanks for the tip 🙌

@karendowse8721 Күн бұрын

Your knowledge of Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben is amazing, most people have no clue about these facts

@ThePassportCouple 18 сағат бұрын

Aww, thank you. There is always so much to know, but we do try to learn about the destinations we are very grateful to visit 😃

@G02372 Күн бұрын

Big Ben was made in the same foundry as the Liberty bell and both had cracks 😂

@ThePassportCouple Күн бұрын

That's so interesting, thanks for sharing 🙌

@G02372 Күн бұрын

@@ThePassportCouple You’re welcome. I always felt that was a nice little positive connection between our two nations 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

@bjarmstrong4855 12 күн бұрын

I love Gordon's Wine Bar. In winter you can take shelter inside the vaults & in the summer you can sit out in the alley way & drink in the sun👍

@ThePassportCouple 6 күн бұрын

It's a great spot, we would and will definitely be back for that patio sometime 🍷

@darkmatter6714 3 күн бұрын

Sounds like you have a drinking problem 😅

@peterjones6640 2 күн бұрын

One of my favourite drinking spots in London

@user-bo5ys7bi1d 3 күн бұрын

Your personalities complemented the arty video shots of some extraordinary architecture, and the content of your humorous verbal commentary placed this video amongst the best that I've seen. You didn't mention the weather either, which is a first for visiting cousins. Smashing job, ( English expression), and I look forward to more of the same. Thanks. Sheffield South Yorkshire.

@ThePassportCouple 2 күн бұрын

The highest compliment all around, especially the "smashing job" 😃 Thank you for making our day. We had an amazing time in London, and very much hope to make it to Sheffield one day soon. Looks beautiful 🇬🇧👏

@musik102 Күн бұрын

London! Well, the city has...the biggest theatre audience in the world. The biggest sports' stadium capacity in the world. The most five star hotels. The most green space. And, it's never boring...and if you don't believe me, ask the renowned Samuel Johnson.

@ThePassportCouple Күн бұрын

We believe you, completely, we enjoyed every second there and can't wait to visit again 😃

@jasonpayneuk Күн бұрын

Fantastic video and welcome to our beautiful city! Another recommendation is to go for a cheese toastie (toasted cheese sandwich) the best one (personal opinion here) would have to be Pistachio & Pickle (cool name right?) in Islington - there are 2 branches but if you head to the original one which is along Camden Passage (this gorgeous Georgian narrow street)

@ThePassportCouple Күн бұрын

Wow, thank you for such a great comment and for the recommendations too. A cheese toastie at Pistachio & Pickle (super cool name) is officially going on our next London itinerary ✈️🇬🇧 Can't wait 😃

@darkmatter6714 3 күн бұрын

One of only 2 Alpha++ category cities in the world, alongside NYC. It has everything NYC but 2 things more: over 2,000 years of history and 46% green space, vs just 11% in NYC.

@ThePassportCouple 2 күн бұрын

We loved every second of our time in London and very much look forward to when we can visit again 🇬🇧💛

@Christianrose1974 9 сағат бұрын

I love all the history lessons/info

@NickHobbs 18 күн бұрын

Not seen your videos before, but LOVED your editing, and how you enjoyed London. Thankyou!

@ThePassportCouple 18 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, we really appreciate it 🙌 And we loved London so we are so glad that came through 🇬🇧👏

@NickHobbs 17 күн бұрын

@@ThePassportCouple I hope you get your passports revoked the next time you're in London so you have to stay here and make lots more videos! Hahaha. No, thankyou again!

@ThePassportCouple 17 күн бұрын

Haha, "stuck" in London, that would be great 🇬🇧👏

@SchoandJo 20 күн бұрын

Great tour of London, we learned a ton! That local pub tip is really cool, anything to feel like locals while traveling is amazing. ❤❤

@ThePassportCouple 20 күн бұрын

Thanks guys 🙌 It was a fun place and we could definitely see ourselves living there so feeling like a local, even if just for a moment, felt pretty cool 👍

@AdventuresofAplusK 20 күн бұрын

We were in London back in 2018 too and only saw Big Ben under construction, so we have to go back! We had no idea the changing of the guard ceremony was that long!

@ThePassportCouple 18 күн бұрын

It was way longer than expected, but yes, a trip back is in order. Big Ben looks so much better without. the scaffolding 👏

@lawrenceglaister4364 12 күн бұрын

@@ThePassportCouple , the reason for the railings in front of Buckingham Palace is to protect the guards from the public and of course some were for the bands to play without interference . After cleaning the Elizabeth Tower and repairing it some of the colours were different than many thought , like the bezel that many thought was black turned out to be blue. There are KZfaq videos on how and what was repaired

@Iskandar64 3 күн бұрын

Renovation not construction.

@Iskandar64 3 күн бұрын

London has over 200 stage Theatres with regular programmes. It is the largest in the world. And most of it does not consist of populist West End garbage.

@splodge561 Күн бұрын

You saw Big Ben under construction, how old are you?😂

@user-ze5tu4ck1t Күн бұрын

There was a pub in London that back to 987AD it shut during Covid .Think its being restored at the Moment ( cant remember its name ) obviously English wouldn't have been spoken, you would have to Order in Anglo-Saxon.

@ThePassportCouple Күн бұрын

To order in Anglo-saxon, now that would be interesting. Hoping it is being restored and if you think of the name, let us know, we would love to visit next time if it is open 😃

@peterfhere9461 10 күн бұрын

Even fairly rural towns have bus stops telling you the arrival time of the next bus. A bus stop near us does, and the buses are only every 30 minutes even at peak times!

@ThePassportCouple 6 күн бұрын

That's amazing, it makes it so simple to use

@mrnemo1480 Күн бұрын

The cast from Back to the Future said the show on Broadway was rubbish. They said The best Actor in that show was the car. The west End show was Amazing according to them...

@ThePassportCouple 19 сағат бұрын

That's one we wanted to see so it's good to know it's a great show in The West End. Can't wait ✈️🇬🇧

@sea247_ 14 күн бұрын

Taking the tube in London is also iconic!

@ThePassportCouple 13 күн бұрын

Very iconic, it was a fun experience 🚇

@terry9325 3 күн бұрын

London is the most London place ever🤔

@ThePassportCouple 2 күн бұрын

It's magical, we loved it 😃

@karendowse8721 Күн бұрын

@@ThePassportCoupleas a lifelong proud Londoner I’m so happy you loved our amazing city. Please come back.

@emreoner9924 20 күн бұрын

omg i was waiting for another video from Turkey. then i saw this video and felt a bit sad ;) Good Luck. waiting for next series in Turkey. i wish a great Journey for both of you.

@ThePassportCouple 20 күн бұрын

Aww, we were sad to wrap up our Istanbul series too 🇹🇷💛 Thank you so much for watching and wishing us well. There is so much to see in Turkey (we barely scratched the surface), and we will definitely be back again ✈️🇹🇷

@AM-dz2sh 18 күн бұрын

The West End is the oldest Theatre district and is regarded as the 'Theatre Capital of the world!' :) Next time, you can get cheap tickets at 12pm via box office or via various apps.

@ThePassportCouple 18 күн бұрын

It looked amazing, we were so bummed we didn't get to a show. Thanks for the tip on cheap tickets, we will be back and will try it out 😃

@ahillvfr 20 күн бұрын

Welcome to the UK - sorry about our grim summer 😩 love how excited you get by our basic Chip Butty 🤣 are you visiting anywhere else here ?

@ThePassportCouple 20 күн бұрын

Thank you 🙌 And no worries on the weather, it was still London and we loved it. And yes, the Chip Butty was so good. Our favorite foods wrapped into one 😃 This isn't our last London video, but it was a short stopover for us. Too short for sure.

@Thetasigmaalpha 12 сағат бұрын

Should have gone to see operation mincemeat great funny musical.

@nomnaemlaos 14 күн бұрын

Sabaidee, I am so interesting about your Video clips Please can you tell me about what the name of the apps you editor, I'll appreciate if you reply Thank you so much !!!

@ThePassportCouple 13 күн бұрын

Sure, we use Adobe Premiere Pro to edit our videos. Hope that helps. Happy editing 💻

@seanmc1351 10 күн бұрын

there are around 3000 parks in london, each one different from the other,

@ThePassportCouple 6 күн бұрын

We love that, it's so nice to see in such a bustling city 👏

@justjordiano 20 күн бұрын

Uploaded 22 seconds ago… just have to see your impressions of where I’ve spent basically 10 years living 😊

@ThePassportCouple 20 күн бұрын

That's amazing, thank you for watching with such dedication 🙌 Means the world to us 😃 And we LOVE London. Such an amazing place and so cool that you live there 🇬🇧💛

@hiyaathere 20 күн бұрын

new subscriber here🙋🏻‍♀️love from Turkiye 🇹🇷

@ThePassportCouple 20 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, so excited to have you come along for more adventures 🥳

@chrisaris8756 2 сағат бұрын

You are obviously older than you look if Big Ben (the Elizabeth Tower as it’s called. Big Ben is the bell) was under construction when you last visited!!!!

@natspencer5799 4 күн бұрын

It's hard to imagine, but there were probably patrons at that "oldest pub in London", talking about those pesky American colonies wanting their independence! ha!

@ThePassportCouple Күн бұрын

You are probably right 😃

@normanwallace7658 7 күн бұрын

The£25 for the london eye should include atrip on the river bus down to Tower bridge back up to Lambeth bridge😊 & returns to the london eye pier where you started !!

@ThePassportCouple 6 күн бұрын

That's awesome, we had no idea. Might have to splurge on it next time 😃