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Jay Swanson
France
Приєднався 16 бер 2006
Guides to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi
Jay Swanson moved to Paris for a job that turned out not to exist on a visa that no one had gotten before. Things worked out somehow and he might just stay forever. I'll switch to first person now, just to throw you off. I'm a sci-fi/fantasy writer who loves making videos and telling stories in any format available. As I dig deeper into the history of Paris to use in my world (fantasy author here) I turn around and share the associated experiences here on my vlog. I vlogged daily for over three years and almost died, so I've dialed that back a bit and now vlog regularly, but not daily. You can support me best via patreon.com/jayswanson
jayswanson.me
My book on how I got to Paris (Sea of the Unknown) and more: wlo.link/@jayswanson
Find me on Twitter jayonaboat (although I've abandoned it for how useless it's become)
Instagram jayswanson
#paris #vlogger #food #coffee
Jay Swanson moved to Paris for a job that turned out not to exist on a visa that no one had gotten before. Things worked out somehow and he might just stay forever. I'll switch to first person now, just to throw you off. I'm a sci-fi/fantasy writer who loves making videos and telling stories in any format available. As I dig deeper into the history of Paris to use in my world (fantasy author here) I turn around and share the associated experiences here on my vlog. I vlogged daily for over three years and almost died, so I've dialed that back a bit and now vlog regularly, but not daily. You can support me best via patreon.com/jayswanson
jayswanson.me
My book on how I got to Paris (Sea of the Unknown) and more: wlo.link/@jayswanson
Find me on Twitter jayonaboat (although I've abandoned it for how useless it's become)
Instagram jayswanson
#paris #vlogger #food #coffee
Paris 2024 Olympics Update: Tuileries Gardens
There's something going on in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics... but what? Vote with my Patrons on the next spot to explore and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳
Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi
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My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa. Paris (yes the one in France) has been my home for years now and I have every intention of staying here for as long as they'll have me. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlogged daily for 3+ years, and love pizza a little too much. Now I make videos about visiting Paris, traveling in Europe, and try to share what I've learned along the way. I hope you enjoyed what you found.
Links are affiliate links where they can be - meaning if you click through them and buy something, I'll get some pennies. Thanks! (The FTC wants me to tell you that up front)
Patron Producer: Liz Rivera Goldstein
Edited by: Raindrops Falling on my Head
Music by: Storyblocks
Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi
Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/
Get a copy of my book on how I got to Paris here: amzn.to/3LoYuDi
My gear list jayswanson.me/gear
Follow me here:
jayswanson
tiktok.com/@jay.swanson
jayonaboat
bio.site/jayswanson
My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa. Paris (yes the one in France) has been my home for years now and I have every intention of staying here for as long as they'll have me. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlogged daily for 3+ years, and love pizza a little too much. Now I make videos about visiting Paris, traveling in Europe, and try to share what I've learned along the way. I hope you enjoyed what you found.
Links are affiliate links where they can be - meaning if you click through them and buy something, I'll get some pennies. Thanks! (The FTC wants me to tell you that up front)
Patron Producer: Liz Rivera Goldstein
Edited by: Raindrops Falling on my Head
Music by: Storyblocks
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The Only Pizza in Paris - Oobatz
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There's only one pizza in Paris, and it's Oobatz by Dan Pearson. And it's FINALLY OPEN. Want even more delicious options? Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/ Get a copy of my book on how I got to Paris here: amzn.to/3LoYuDi My gear list jay...
Launching Into the Wrong
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Sometimes the best way to get to where you want to be is to learn to do things wrong. Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/ Get a copy of my book on how I got to Paris here: amzn.to/3LoYuDi My gear list jayswanson.me/gear Follow me here: inst...
I Got It
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Thank you for being a part of the ride. I'll make a video about the whole story when I get further into the paperwork (there's always more). Be sure to check out the new Paris in my Pocket channel! Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/ Get a ...
Paris Olympics Update: Concorde (and French Food All Over)
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Steady progress is being made on the Paris Olympics at Place de la Concorde, and I've got a lot of French food to eat in the meantime. Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to the new Paris in my Pocket channel here: ua-cam.com/channels/J9TWWMfBCdszZH8-mSfRhw.html Subscribe to my bi-monthly newslette...
From Quitting to Expanding in London
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I quit running, then ran to London. Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/ Get a copy of my book on how I got to Paris here: amzn.to/3LoYuDi My gear list jayswanson.me/gear Follow me here: jayswanson tiktok.com/@jay.swanson twitt...
How I Quit Running (and you can too)
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How I quit running - announcement link below the fold for those who got that far ;D Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Want to get in on the new PIMP UA-cam channel at the ground floor? You can find it here: ua-cam.com/channels/J9TWWMfBCdszZH8-mSfRhw.html Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswans...
Where Did I Go
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For the curious, I have three updates for you! Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/ Get a copy of my book on how I got to Paris here: amzn.to/3LoYuDi My gear list jayswanson.me/gear Follow me here: jayswanson tiktok.com/@jay.sw...
Everything You Need to Film Yourself in Paris
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Traveling and want to film yourself? You don't need a ton of gear. Grab a Kenu Stance with my link: www.kenu.com/JAYSWANSON and get 10% off (forgot that part) And if you're coming to Paris, get with my access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/ Get a ...
To Champagne for IKEA?
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Who even knew there was an IKEA in Champagne to begin with? Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/ Get a copy of my book on how I got to Paris here: amzn.to/3LoYuDi My gear list jayswanson.me/gear Follow me here: jayswanson tikto...
What I wish I knew
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What I wish I knew ten years ago. What's changing my life right now. Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/ Get a copy of my book on how I got to Paris here: amzn.to/3LoYuDi My gear list jayswanson.me/gear Follow me here: jayswan...
Maybe Don't Take My Paris Advice
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My advice for Paris isn't for everyone. If you do think it's for you, get access to my Paris guide at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/ Get a copy of my book on how I got to Paris here: amzn.to/3LoYuDi My gear list jayswanson.me/gear Follow me here: jayswanso...
On Creative Persistence
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Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/ Get a copy of my book on how I got to Paris here: amzn.to/3LoYuDi My gear list jayswanson.me/gear Follow me here: jayswanson tiktok.com/@jay.swanson jayonaboat bio.site/jayswanso...
Noteworthy Sleepy Saturday Side Notes
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Feels like something worth marking on the journey. Hope you're having a restful weekend! Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack.com/ Get a copy of my book on how I got to Paris here: amzn.to/3LoYuDi My gear list jayswanson.me/gear Follow me here: i...
What's Changed At Hotel de Ville? - Paris Olympics
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What's going on at Hotel de Ville in Paris for the Olympics? Navigate the madness on bike or on foot with Fat Tire using my link here fas.st/t/xTeG22a5 - and if you're on time, be sure to jump on the giveaway! Get access to my guide to Paris at go.parisinmypocket.com/aKAAqi and help me make better videos at patreon.com/jayswanson 🥳 Subscribe to my bi-monthly newsletter here: jayswanson.substack...
The Hunt For My Favorite Author's Signature
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The Hunt For My Favorite Author's Signature
I Thought This Wasn't Allowed in Paris
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I Thought This Wasn't Allowed in Paris
A Big Misconception & Paris Olympics Inisde Scoop
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A Big Misconception & Paris Olympics Inisde Scoop
but what is the coffee shop you like by Rue Mouffetard?
You're probably thinking of Dose!
Jay, what is that random arch in the background?
Love and self acceptance is a lifelong journey.
I stayed at Passy 2 yrs ago and loved it!! Had an amazing view of the Eiffle Tower from my hotel, Trocadero and the Seine. Felt totally safe walking around too.
You're energy. It's a lot.
I love Les Frenchies! I never wanted to visit Paris before I started watching their channel.
Awesome!
Congratulations 🎉 I’m dreaming of doing this myself. I have a pension from military that apparently would cover it. I’m looking down in Provence areas but certainly want to see whole country (and all the other countries 😃)
Best of luck!
I wish I could live in the US
Salut Jay, après Vérification je suis devenu français comme toi par le même décret. Félicitations à nous deux pour ce si long moment d'attente !
C'est top!! Félicitations!
congrats on the 500. only five and a half more years until i'm caught up. 🤣🤣. wise words as always. also best intro so far! 👍👍
You are a life saver 😊😊 I am in Paris for the summer and have been anxious on going out to ride the bikes because I don’t know how to but you explained it so perfectly thank you
Glad I could help!
We’ve been in Paris a week and treated poorly pretty much everywhere. Beautiful city….horrible people, not a fun place.
Wow that's such a shame! Please try some of my recommendations, usually I recommend really warm and welcoming places. Hope you can turn it around!
@@JaySwanson thanks Jay we travelled on to Strasboug and Colmar….a totally different wonderful experience. We did go to Sherry Butt which I “think” you recommended, the Indian bartender there was great !!
Congratulations on getting your visa update! 🎉 And I have a big big big question about living at Belleville. I’m traveling to Paris for the first time, how truth it is that this is one of the most dangerous districts of Paris to stay for a few days??
Belleville is a great area - local, foodie, hopping. Around the metro can be a little shady with lots of loiterers, but just be smart and you'll be find and eat some of the best food!
Salut Jay, I have a question about that “sky bridge.” Do you think it might be a way in/out of the Tuileries since the security zones sort of wrap the park?
That could totally be it!
@@JaySwanson I hope so. We have Orangerie reservations during the Olympics and it looks like getting into and out of the Tuileries could be tricky due to shutdowns.
love an educational vlog, looking forward to more
I really appreciate your honesty in this vlog, to be stuck in a rut is the start of a downward spiral and I am so pleased that is in your past. I came here for Paris and have gone back to the US vlogs, and you are so much happier now, Also, I like these longer vlogs talking to camera.
That was REALLY close. Voices and all. Excellent job.
This is fantastic! I lollygagged around Paris for 8 days in May and it was wonderful. Highly recommend. But next time in France I want to see another region and just take a day in Paris. Good to see how this can be done. Thanks Jay!
19eme = Buttes Chaumont
The 11th is also called 'Popincourt' and is subdivided in 4 neighborhoods (Folie Mericourt, Saint AMbroise, Roquette and Sainte Margueritte) fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_des_quartiers_administratifs_de_Paris
Technically yes, Oberkampf as well - not administratif, but more colloquially.
Such a great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
It’s not fair to the new person he’s dating. It’s emotional cheating. You can’t be friends with someone who used to be in a relationship with it’s just not possible. Especially if you still have feelings for them and they still have feelings for you. It’s Wrong. Are you eligible to apply for French citizenship yet?
The pizza?
Can you do more trips around vegetarian and vegan places in Paris?
Thanks Jay for the tour!
Knowing what your immediate future holds, I can't imagine how stressful these next few months must have been. But the relief when its all over is equally huge
17e for a view seems a bit steep. The arc de triomphe is more expensive how would you compare the two?
This couldn't have done this privately?!
Literally anything can be done privately.
We were there last week and the area in front of the Eiffel Tower was closed and ruined my picnic op 😞
So not all the churches are that old. When I took my young cousins to see Sacre Coeur, I accidentally told them it was built in the late 1890s, they looked at me and said "there's a church in our hometown in the US that's older than that!" And then they had no interest in going in 😂😂😂, I should've taken them next door to Eglise Saint-Pierre, lol, that one actually is old and I don't think I've even ever been in it.
Do they break the bank before and after~ Paris? need all these? 🤣😉
What are your number One tips for learning the language? Obviously listening to French does help. Anything else? I understand a lot but need to practice speaking.
If you can, have regular conversations with a french person. If you don't know anyone, there are language learning exchanges where you can zoom with people!
You are so funny. Great tips.
Glad you like them!
To make things worse I believe there will be dedicated lanes for shuttle busses to and from events. It's gonna be a mess...le BOARD-ELLE as you would say in French.
@JaySwanson Based on what the temporary stadiums at the Place de la Concord look like at the moment, would it be possible to see the competitions from the square? I bought tickets for the "Concorde Urban Project" (access to the square during the Olympics) - and am now wondering if I'd be able to catch sight of the competitions once I enter the square... According to renders / 3d concepts, they will leave one side of each stadium "open" (i.e. without the seats and facing the square), but I am not sure how it is gonna look like in real life (i.e. whether they would manage to block the view somehow...).
Love this vlog, as you are being educated in the food stuffs, so are we. Thankyou for taking us along
Wise words Mr. Jay. This is something that i have always struggled with, and have only learned to deal with criticism in recent years. I never understand why one negative comment will outway 99 postive ones.
Interested in what you've got to say about Paris dating. I'm English but lived in Dijon for a year 20 years ago. Did not date once but that was probably more about me. I'm lining up dates for a Paris trip next month (pre Olympics) and finding Paris people much better to talk to :))
Oh and I've lived in London for 15 years and my list is 🔥 looking forward to you making the expansion
Awesome!!
This is full of useful tips. I definitely think having a plan and deciding what you want to see before hand saves a lot of time. and even then it feels like you walk for MILES
I was thinking the same I like disposable cameras and having real photos not just swipe ❤
12 kilo 😅 I’m headed to Paris tomorrow
Following the vlog from the beginning, makes it obvious how much happier you are in Paris. Knowing what your future holds, makes all the struggles worth while.
First appearance of Jean Yves! Yay!
Jay, the Paris Olympics should be your time to shine! You should consider cranking out new videos every day during the Paris Olympics...
Watching this is encouraging but I’m nervous for you.🎉😅😊❤
Congratulations!!🎉❤
You are saying "query" aren't you? Or is there a word "querry" specific to agents? (Genuinely interested)
Our first trip to Paris, we stopped in the bike lane, but we learned not to do that real quick! Heading back to Paris in a couple of weeks. Maybe I’ll see you there, Jay!
I love it when you crack open the british accent. You sound like Hugh Grant 🤣🤣😂😂 Do you use the term "Jobsworth" in the US?
Yes it's an embarrassing subject to talk about, and it shouldn't be. But thankyou for your honesty and your vulnerability.