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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.
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I got lost in London this past summer after the Iron Maiden concert. It is a thing. Make sure you have a plan B at night. Sometimes they close the tube for no particular reason. 🫤. But I did like the adventure 😅
Jay, I wish you the best and hope you stick to your goals. It’s actually very inspiring for us viewers. 👍
That haggis toasty looked bomb! 😋 I loved the bookstore journey. And sounds like a great book! 😍
Goals, you gotta have goals. Or apparently not.
The buses are cooler than they used to be. I don't think you can just find haggis any old place in London.
You said it all in the first few sentences 🙂 London is nuts! It's too big, too expensive…In my opinion, not really a great place to visit or live in, especially in comparison to other great cities in the world. I think it's highly overrated and doesn't have much to offer apart from that it seems cool and full of things but only on the surface. The quality of food is not great and well overpriced. The lifestyle is hectic. It's not really beautiful apart from a few places. There isn't anything this city is bringing to the table really. Paris is way better in terms of size, fashion, food, and atmosphere. London is just too big. Some people like and that's cool as well but it's not for me.
Jay, it's exciting to see you in exploration/amateur mode. Much as I appreciate you as an expert on Paris, I love seeing you dive into unfamiliar or defamiliarized places. It's kind of soothing to hear you say you find London overwhelming.
I miss M&S too 😢
Hey Jay. What is that “Flash It”? I’m assuming it is a geolocation game?
This video you created was far above mediocre, Jay.
So, keep learning..Having Fun..
And
Just Be.
So happy to see you happy, Jay! And seriously have really missed the “doing it for the fun of it” vlogs. But I also know that you’ll find a way to marry the amateur fin and the North Star you’ve been seeking because I have faith in you, my friend! 💜🙏🏻
great stuff Jay, looking forward to all thats coming. And maybe we bump into you while we are in Paris in january, unless you're back in the US for xmas of course
This terminology is a little iffy.
At this point, you couldn't be an amateur if you tried a high-wire act between the Eiffel Tower and any Statue of Liberty.
Besides, your appetite for growth is an inspiration.
🙌🏽
What's up with the pac man captures
Boy, this video had such a timely message for me! I’ve been struggling with feelings of mediocrity as I plan the next stage of my career. Your videos are wonderful; I enjoy each one regardless of content, they have such a cozy vibe. I hope you find your north again and keep having fun making these!
💕
London is such a great city to explore! I used to live there and still have barely touched the surface.
Really wish you had a video before I went to London in September. I never found a cup of coffee that I liked.
I love staying in just one neighborhood when visiting a huge city. Its not always feasible, but so fun when it's an option!
Ah a fleeting shot of Leadenhall Market, spent many lunchtimes at the New Moon pub there when I worked in the city 😊 good memories
Off license is named so because there used to be a time in the past where pub have restricted opening and closing hours. And during those closing hours people who are in need of their alcohol fix will go to these shops that open "off license" from the pub license of opening hours.
Who told him to have haggis? This aint scotland.
Haven't seen you for a while because I've been out of if the youtube loop, but I'm glad to see you looking happy!
I feel the same i lost my focus or North Star as well,I’m starting over in a new country new language,away from my kids and family.
stayed at the tower hotel by the bridge – felt great – only stayed and did tourist stuff in that area for 4 days. flew from miami 2019 british air it was 400 bucks a person for everything and i navigated the train from the airport. lol!
Ahhh. M&S. there it is