SURPRISE NEW YEARS TRIP TO LONDON!

Summary

This vlog follows a family's exciting journey from Reno to London for New Year's celebrations. After a stressful start with Uber cancellations, they enjoy a Virgin train ride and explore London, including a stay at Premier Inn near the London Eye. They dine at Byron, watch a magical performance of 'Aladdin' in the West End, and share their experience with the children using the Hopster app. Amidst the bustling city life, they find joy in simple pleasures and look forward to more adventures in London.

Takeaways

• 😀 The vlogger starts their day in Reno and travels to London via train, sharing their excitement and a bit of stress from the journey.
• 🚗 They had a stressful start with Uber, where their first two drivers cancelled, but were saved by a last-minute taxi ride to the train station.
• 🎁 The vlogger had previously surprised their partner, Sarah, with a trip to London for New Year's and a visit to Brighton as a Christmas present.
• 🏨 They stayed at a Premier Inn near the London Eye, which they found clean, quiet, and conveniently located, despite the higher cost due to the holiday season.
• 🚇 The vlogger expresses their love for the London tube, especially the Piccadilly line, and shares their experience of navigating the city's public transport.
• 🍽 They dined at Byron, a favorite restaurant near the theater they were attending, and enjoyed a family meal before the show.
• 🎭 The family saw a show at the West End, which they found to be magical and hilarious, with a special mention of the magic carpet scene in Aladdin.
• 🍩 Despite the rain, they stopped by a doughnut shop, but decided against the high price and continued on their way.
• 📹 The vlogger mentions wanting to start a new channel filming London tube shots and mentions the freedom of not carrying heavy bags.
• 🌃 They end the day back at the hotel, with the children playing with dolls and an app called Hopster, which offers a variety of children's TV programs and learning activities.
• 📅 The vlog ends with the family preparing for bed, and the vlogger editing the day's footage to upload for the next day, wishing their audience a happy New Year's Eve.

Q & A

What was the initial mode of transportation the speaker planned to use from their house to the train station?

The speaker initially planned to use an Uber to travel from their house to the train station.

Why did the speaker have to change their transportation plan?

The speaker had to change their transportation plan because the Uber drivers cancelled on them, and they had to call another taxi company to make it to the train station on time.

What was the speaker's destination after catching the train from Leeds?

The speaker's destination after catching the train from Leeds was Kings Cross in London.

What was the speaker's plan for New Year's and their trip to London?

The speaker planned to go to London for New Year's and also take a trip to Brighton as part of their UK trip.

Where did the speaker stay in London?

The speaker stayed at the Premier Inn, which is located opposite the London Eye.

What was the speaker's favorite thing about London?

The speaker's favorite thing about London was the tubes, specifically the Piccadilly line.

What was the speaker's plan for the evening after checking into their hotel?

The speaker planned to go out to find somewhere to eat and then see a show, 'The Snowman', at the West End.

What was the speaker's experience with the London tube system?

The speaker enjoyed the London tube system, particularly the Piccadilly line, and even considered starting a channel to film tube shots.

Where did the speaker go for dinner before the theater show?

The speaker went to Byron, a restaurant near the theater, for dinner.

What was the speaker's reaction to the theater show they attended?

The speaker was amazed by the theater show, particularly the magic carpet scene in Aladdin, and found the comedy factor and the performance of the genie to be hilarious.

What app did the speaker mention using for their children's entertainment?

The speaker mentioned using an app called Hopster for their children's entertainment, which offers a variety of children's TV programs, shows, learning games, and crafts activities.