24 hours in Cambridge *solo travel with me*

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  • @harmonyhope1709
    @harmonyhope1709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +202

    Grackle Solo travelling with so much confidence is testament to how fighting and challenging anxiety and fear over and over again, eventually leads to it no longer being a fear! So proud of you Grace as I remember how homesick you used to get just being away from the family household for just one night! Go girl 💪❤️ the world is your oyster 🙌🙌🙌

  • @beth9710
    @beth9710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    I'm so proud of you Grace, I remember a few years ago when being away from home and your family for a night was such an overwhelming thing for you and now you're a world traveller! Well done for overcoming your fear!

  • @laurenhamilton5661
    @laurenhamilton5661 2 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    As someone who lives in cambridge, just putting it out there that no matter the weather, the queue for Jack's gelato is always mahoooosive!

    • @archiesweeney4948
      @archiesweeney4948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      shut up Lauren, go to Arbury and say that.... Sure the roadmen would like to buy you a gelato

    • @lianadoom
      @lianadoom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I still have never been there yet and I have lived in Cambridge my whole life. I definitely will be going there eventually though!

  • @sophiebrierley9345
    @sophiebrierley9345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I am both a student at Cambridge and have lived here all my life - it has such a different vibe to anywhere else in the UK, everyone is so friendly and calm, much love for Cambridge

    • @archiesweeney4948
      @archiesweeney4948 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you been to chesterton, arbury, barnwell or cherry hinton??? XDDD lets see if everyone is nice and friendly there.

    • @lianadoom
      @lianadoom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@archiesweeney4948 I live around them areas so yeah definitely not quite the same as other parts XD

  • @Carol-mv6id
    @Carol-mv6id 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you so much for your new series. I love it and it lets me "visit" places I would never get to see in real life. So much enjoyment. Your are a jewel of a travel guide. Keep it up!

  • @jcs3330
    @jcs3330 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very helpful video. You are one of two TH-cam bloggers that I always ref prior to travelling (for your frank and unbiased recommendations on both eateries and accommodation) .
    Also there are four types of hotel, (forgetting the obvious crappy and badly run type!) The old, periodic, gold gilded, ostentatious ones - The plain non descriptive company motorway ones, The privately 'one off' ones, and The modern boutique tasteful furnished interior ones. (The latter being personal preference).
    Come on hotel chains!.... put some money into it and come out of the dark into the light of the 21st century!.

  • @jarrodsio
    @jarrodsio ปีที่แล้ว

    "Everywhere I looked in Cambridge felt like I was in a movie set. Honestly, (I) can't imagine how it feels to actually go to Cambridge university. That must be so surreal because you're literally where so many people dream to go. And it's just so beautiful, literally, everywhere you turn." Thank you for putting into words how I felt as a Cambridge alum. You have such a good on-screen persona. Keep the videos coming!

  • @SherryAnnOfTheWest
    @SherryAnnOfTheWest 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Oh dearie ... a walking tour with other people is lots of fun!!! You're very social and friendly, I think you'd have a wonderful time. You hear some very interesting information and people ask questions about things you may not have thought of .... try & get over the trepidation and try one!

  • @Kari_B61ex
    @Kari_B61ex 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Loved this - you should come to Exeter... you drive past it when heading to Cornwall. It's often overlooked for that reason, but it is a beautiful/historic city to live in, as I do, and visit.

  • @kathleensmith8365
    @kathleensmith8365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Grace and her excellent adventures! Perfect, relaxed, peaceful, interesting browse around beautiful Cambridge. Hot here in Texas too. The pacing of this video was just right for hot weather. Glad you found really good places for meals. The gelato of dreams was a happy surprise. Wonderful video. Thanks, Grace.

  • @RubyGeorgia11
    @RubyGeorgia11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Grack, I went to Cambridge for my PGCE and can confirm a trip to Jacks was a regular study break whatever the weather. They even do a secret flavour everyday which you can ask to try! So so glad you loved it 🥰❤️

  • @MistressBoleyn
    @MistressBoleyn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I cried through most of the vlog 😂😭 I lived in Cambridge as an au pair a while back and I have so much love for that place ♥️♥️ I was so happy there and miss it so much. Thank you for taking me back to all of my favorite places 🥹

  • @laurenc9614
    @laurenc9614 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    YES! Going to Cambridge for the first time this weekend!!! SO PUMPED that you got to go and now I have all these recs

  • @anne-marie9842
    @anne-marie9842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how you look in that red jumpsuit: you don’t often wear read but it suits you so well. Thank you for showing Cambridge; my travelling years are over, but I like seeing places through other people’s eyes. That app looks so useful!

  • @JessRose96
    @JessRose96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grace you must do a free walking your one day!! They're amazing, the guides are so passionate about the place, so many fun facts & recommendations. I do them alone & people generally keep themselves to themselves

  • @juliehowell8251
    @juliehowell8251 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic video, Grace!
    The hotel, museums and food looked amazing...

  • @mariannetuite7411
    @mariannetuite7411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Phonetically L’Occitane is lox-ee-tan
    Cambridge is stunning

    • @marlajacques6947
      @marlajacques6947 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I feel quite silly saying it wrong all this time. Tbh everyone around me says it wrong too

    • @mariannetuite7411
      @mariannetuite7411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@marlajacques6947 We have a local store and I only got it from asking the people who run that. It’s definitely not obvious

  • @bboy7313
    @bboy7313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I live 45 mins away from Cambridge I have moved this way about 19 years ago as I met my darling husband. I've not been to some of those places you showed . Makes me want to go and explore the city . I've been to a few of the museums . The polar explorer one is on my list. Love your videos. I'm a 43 women and I love how amazing and true you are . God bless.x

  • @jonap5740
    @jonap5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Oh Grace, that was so well done! The editing was very good. You showed us so many beautiful places. (And yes, you pronounced poo-TEEN very well. --emphasis on last syllable). Hugs from Canada!

  • @shilpasisodia6160
    @shilpasisodia6160 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Grace, you should consider visiting some less touristy places in the UK to show everyone what there is to see off the beaten track. I live in Leicester and we have cool museums, the tomb of Richard III, amazing indian food (really unique cuisines like indo chinese and gujarati), The Tiny Bakey (bit of you!), canals and parks, big festivals (like diwali, englands oldest comedy festival and navratri) and we now have the tallest piece of street art in Europe! Happy to show you around if you ever want to come:)

  • @Tom-s.
    @Tom-s. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent choices for food! Jack's gelato is simply top notch! And bread and meat is my favourite!

  • @gwenmorris9103
    @gwenmorris9103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Having my flat feature in a grack video is my claim to fame. Plus the college I live at! 😊😊😊😊

  • @xavieremmanuelle1904
    @xavieremmanuelle1904 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you ever come to Canada you’ll have to try the OG poutine here… the Cambridge one did look amazing! 🍁

  • @babyblue5503
    @babyblue5503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I’m 36 and did my first solo trip a couple months ago to see someone in concert. I went to a museum, stayed for hours! Saw a comedy show. I wish I had the nerve to start doing this earlier! It has now led to me buying VIP tickets to concerts to acts no one else know but me. I’ve started going to movies on my day off. I’ve stopped always trying to look for people to go do things with me because I wanted to do that thing, if I want to go, I go, and if I happen to see someone I know when I get there, even better! 🖤

    • @mariannetuite7411
      @mariannetuite7411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’ve been a solo traveller/ gig goer for years. Mostly because I like bands most people don’t have a clue about 😂 It’s very freeing. Love spending time with friends of course, but the ability to just do as you please is great

    • @mariannetuite7411
      @mariannetuite7411 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@theflowerpots I’m a wheelchair user so it’s not always easy, but in the last 25 years I’ve been to the States and large parts of Europe on my own. I hope you’ll find the confidence one day because it really is a great experience

  • @dominique8233
    @dominique8233 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The apple tree is at Woolsthorpe Manor, Newtons home in Lincolnshire. Now part of the National Trust.

  • @bethanmaunders230
    @bethanmaunders230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love a solo travel working tour, a great way to meet new people and learn about your surroundings plus get good tips for the experts x

  • @ck121395
    @ck121395 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So happy for this new series! Can’t wait for the next “episode”

  • @kirstiepea
    @kirstiepea 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been watching you for years and it is so strange watching you be in Cambridge. That's where I am from and grew up. I loved seeing it through your eyes. I went to school in central Cambridge (Hills Road) and have taken all of this for granted my entire life. I hope you enjoyed yourself. The parking is abysmal though. We tend to use the Park and Ride buses most of the time. 😊

  • @vera3966
    @vera3966 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh yes. This is exactly what I needed today, it’s been a rough week and I’m so needing a hangout with Grack. Thank you for being you.

  • @amymclaughlin3063
    @amymclaughlin3063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    aww i think these are definitely main channel content!!

  • @sharnjitsharonlalli212
    @sharnjitsharonlalli212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you love your channels and you too!!💖😘💗🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @miamay2444
    @miamay2444 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi Grace, I discovered you about 2 months ago and I just wanted to let you know, you are my new comfort youtuber. Your videos bring me so much joy. You're such a genuine person and your video are just so warm and cozy 💛

  • @l.7624
    @l.7624 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah so cool to see you in Cambridge. I have to go to the hospital there so me & my partner always meander around Cambridge, it’s so beautiful. We have also stayed in Hotel Du Vin! Which was amazing. You should come to Norwich, you would love the market. Same deal of most things being shut on Mondays though!! X

  • @chloem7017
    @chloem7017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love this series so far!

  • @salomeydraws
    @salomeydraws 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My sister worked in Cambridge on her placement year last year and I got to visit her, and it is lovely! We did almost all the things you did, except the one day I was alone when she was working I rented a bike and cycled about by myself (forgot bike shorts so didn't go too far, haha!! Didn't want to flash everyone!!) and found cycle trails and a place to sit and read. We went on a punting boat tour and learned loads of facts so I'd recommend that too! Love the Fitzwilliam museum too, really good.

  • @britanniamorgan
    @britanniamorgan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grace you are single-handedly helping me plan my post graduation trip after college, you’re the best babes

  • @sarahstack4014
    @sarahstack4014 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ahhh I live here and you have now showed me new amazing things to try, that’s my weekend sorted!! Yay x

  • @camillegerst
    @camillegerst 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So happy to see this! I'm going to Cambridge tomorrow for the weekend and I'm so excited!

  • @roselizabeths
    @roselizabeths 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    aaahh my hometown

  • @insideself1471
    @insideself1471 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this! Thanks, Grack! xxx

  • @emmarogers7070
    @emmarogers7070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this new series!!! Exploring new places if my favourite x

  • @StanleyT6
    @StanleyT6 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving this series! Well, I enjoy all your videos

  • @lianadoom
    @lianadoom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    6:47 The real tree is in Woolsthorpe Manor and still even produces apples I'm pretty sure (although it did get struck by lightning).

  • @fridge-je4cl
    @fridge-je4cl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mums from Cambridge and as someone from New Zealand I find myself in awe everytime i visit

  • @englishcountrywalks4613
    @englishcountrywalks4613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hotel looked great! The burrito bowl looked delicious wouldn’t mind the chips too- feeling hungry now! Solo travelling you are super brave!

  • @ruleroftheclouds
    @ruleroftheclouds 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hot tip for jacks gelato, if you stand by the window there's a little qr code you can scan and order online and they'll make the ice cream faster for you and just hand it out the window because you don't have to pay anymore 👌

  • @Athomewiththewilliamsons
    @Athomewiththewilliamsons 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your hotel room looked over the Dyson engineering centre. Park street car park is the worst car park to go too, purely for how old it is, hence the small spaces. Car parking is extortionate regardless in Cambridge too. Lovely hotel though.

  • @peppermint1bd
    @peppermint1bd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Work, come home, travel with Grace! 💞
    Proud of her for going on solo trips!

  • @shay9203
    @shay9203 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m happy you loved the poutine. Makes the Canadian in me feel fuzzy and happy hehe. But if you want the proper poutine you have to have it in Canada specifically Montreal.

  • @rishabhsingh.2000
    @rishabhsingh.2000 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Travelling like you is so much fun!

  • @imjustaferretsir920
    @imjustaferretsir920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg yes! A new Grackle video :)
    What happened to the Brighton one yesterday or the day before?

    • @KateS1980
      @KateS1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I asked the same!

    • @peppermint1bd
      @peppermint1bd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Someone said she told on insta that she uploaded the wrong file. I wondered, too!

    • @imjustaferretsir920
      @imjustaferretsir920 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@peppermint1bd that makes more sense! I thought I was going crazy for a couple seconds haha

    • @peppermint1bd
      @peppermint1bd 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@imjustaferretsir920 I even looked up Brighton news to see if something had happened there! 😣

  • @lucybilney5558
    @lucybilney5558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my home town, my mum used to work at the Fitzwilliam as a gallery assistant x

  • @harmonyhope1709
    @harmonyhope1709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A lot of my family live/d in and around Cambridge. It's a beautiful City. This vlog brought back memories of childhood and family ♥️🌈🙏

  • @karenhall7191
    @karenhall7191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved watching this vlog! I lived just outside Cambridge for 7 years and now live in Australia so it was like a visit back home without the travel 😃

  • @holly_may_x
    @holly_may_x 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So proud of you it feels like an age where solo travel was difficult and caused you not to sleep well and to me- that would taint the trip. I get panicy in new places, I can't stay in a b&b or hostel etc I need to be able to lock the room tight and I'll relax 😂 you should come to Yorkshire sometime. I could be your tour guide 😂 xx

  • @5VBU
    @5VBU 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    the "pou" in poutine is pronounced like "pu" in pudding and then "tin" like tinfoil, or atleast thats how we say it in montreal which is more frenchy than rest of canada (but also where it originated from so im gonna say it's the correct pronunciation lol). lovely video :)

  • @skthereader5981
    @skthereader5981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My hometown. This makes me so happy

  • @jadestrachan5300
    @jadestrachan5300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t believe you have done Cambridge and Bath first, I’m from Cambridge and going to Bath for uni this year!!!

  • @JKobrynColetti
    @JKobrynColetti 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this episode! What was the app you used for the guided tour?

  • @magiclollyl
    @magiclollyl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey this is where I live! For people looking in the comments- I highly recommend Heffers and the box room cafe for board games!!

    • @magiclollyl
      @magiclollyl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also did you look for the tiny doors?

  • @kelvin3103
    @kelvin3103 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Smokeworks seems to be hit or miss, certainly was a miss for me.
    Bread and Meat was great!
    Highly recommend Maison Clement on Hills Rd, amazing bread and pastries 👌

  • @xingcat
    @xingcat 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am in the US, but used to work for a department out of Toronto. I asked my Toronto coworkers where to get the best poutine, and one said, "Costco!" So I tried it there, and it was pretty good, actually!

  • @ebgbjo2025
    @ebgbjo2025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy these even though I know I will never make it over the pond to visit these places.
    I would love to see you try the local traditional meals/food of the places you visit and hear your reviews on them :)

  • @siphokazisibahledlamini7937
    @siphokazisibahledlamini7937 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the series

  • @ruthrice3498
    @ruthrice3498 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed this. Hope you do oxford and brighton

  • @clarezeta
    @clarezeta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed this one as I live just outside Cambridge ♥️

  • @dojascat3391
    @dojascat3391 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my home town 🥳🥳 so glad you loved it

  • @mafrochic
    @mafrochic 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to work at Jack's! I left a week before you came, absolutely gutted to have missed you 😩

  • @magicmace89
    @magicmace89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oooh this is so fun! You should do Edinburgh! Such a beautiful city and I’m hoping to go this year so would be great to see what you think :)

    • @marlajacques6947
      @marlajacques6947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know she did one there because it was the very first vlog I watched of her 😃

  • @helenwilson9622
    @helenwilson9622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cambridge bikes are a double edged sword. Very often go where they shouldn’t and dangerously.when did you have to start paying to go in Kettles Yard? I’m shocked! 🙈not lived in Cambridge for years.

  • @LALyman223
    @LALyman223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cambridge = Morse for me. (If you know you know.) I never made it there but am forever hopeful that I'll be able to. I'm even more determined since getting to share your time there. What a great way to spend 24 hours.

  • @KateS1980
    @KateS1980 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What happened to 24 hours in Brighton yesterday? Also how about 24 hours in Derbyshire?

    • @rachael2672
      @rachael2672 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Omg so glad I’m not going insane. I knew i seen a new Grack vid the other day 😂

    • @harmonyhope1709
      @harmonyhope1709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same!

    • @jits1190
      @jits1190 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I saw on her insta story the other day that she uploades the wrong file so I guess she's still editing those for later 😊

    • @harmonyhope1709
      @harmonyhope1709 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jits1190 ah cool thanks for the info!!!!! ❤️❤️

  • @crystalpowers5648
    @crystalpowers5648 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t know if you said where you stayed but it would be helpful if you linked the hotels you stay in😊

  • @latifahmiller5136
    @latifahmiller5136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Welcome to my home city! Never clicked on a video so fast 😅❤️

  • @emilyjane5512
    @emilyjane5512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should visit Lincoln, Norwich and York!x

  • @angiewatson9870
    @angiewatson9870 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you much love xx

  • @smilerauhl
    @smilerauhl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this video made my heart happy💕💕

  • @rosietilly88
    @rosietilly88 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hahaha Grace, why do you never check the opening times/days of places before you visit?

  • @immyimmy3109
    @immyimmy3109 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should have tried the markets, they have such amazing food from all around the world

  • @MarikaN
    @MarikaN 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg yay! I'm so glad you were able to enjoy Cambridge and you literally hit all of my fav spots! if you ever want to visit some Cambridge colleges please let me know :)

  • @Merveodabasi
    @Merveodabasi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you should do '24 hours/abroad' too! cant wait! xxx

  • @Seenintheworld
    @Seenintheworld 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This channel is Amazing!

  • @NOSHWITHNESS
    @NOSHWITHNESS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a Canadian I can vouch for that poutine (poo-tin) …it’s pretty authentic looking 😉 😋 🇨🇦

  • @Slash1066
    @Slash1066 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cambridge is my home town, its quite a special place

  • @Supermelloww
    @Supermelloww 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving this series x

  • @catherineturner2839
    @catherineturner2839 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It would be really useful to know how much the hotel was and the food etc

    • @mariachurchill1369
      @mariachurchill1369 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hotel rates are forever changing, if you’re interested she showed the hotel, have a read up yourself.

  • @Rosie-hp5jr
    @Rosie-hp5jr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd love you to mention if there are allergy friendly places? sometimes its hard for us with dietary requirements to find stuff, if you happen to see anything during your exploration id love to know!

  • @lunamezzo8396
    @lunamezzo8396 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the vibe of this Video:)

  • @soniao.6777
    @soniao.6777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi ! What's the app you used for the guided walk ? Hope you're well 🙂x

  • @nameluc955
    @nameluc955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loveeeee this series!

  • @Athomewiththewilliamsons
    @Athomewiththewilliamsons 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I virtually waved hello watching this from my house in Cambridge 😂

  • @BostonBobby1961
    @BostonBobby1961 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to work in Cambridge. The one in Massachusetts. Lol

    • @JB-vd8bi
      @JB-vd8bi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The sequel lol

  • @paperheartsz1
    @paperheartsz1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    where was the burrito bowl from

  • @lydiaoverend252
    @lydiaoverend252 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you go to Cambridge again please do a guided punting tour, it’s so worth it

  • @ella-rosegaskin5999
    @ella-rosegaskin5999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    loved this!! you should so come to oxford next - i’d love to see what you get up to around the city :))

  • @charlottew167
    @charlottew167 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don’t understand how much I wish I knew you in real life, we’d honestly get on soooo well! X

  • @007janerussell
    @007janerussell 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They didn’t put enough cheese curds in. Please come to Vancouver on your next holiday xx

  • @Vikki-Waiting-victoriagrace
    @Vikki-Waiting-victoriagrace 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could you recreate that breakfast fo us Grack??please please

  • @jenn98765
    @jenn98765 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy your travel vlogs

  • @Elwene2fr
    @Elwene2fr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The brand "L'occitane" is pronounced : lokseetan (tan like when you stay in the sun and get a tan).
    And the o is a really rounded French o (if you're learning French maybe you know words like: hôpital, hôtel, de l'eau)