26 essential Paris travel tips – all in 8 min (check the time code when the last tip drops!) – Be sure to travel with this video’s sponsor NordPass and use my link to get an additional month free! Grab a copy of my guide to Paris at and help me make better videos at then find me on the internet in all of the usual spots:
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Another round of essential tips for visiting Paris! If you’re going to Paris, you’ll want these travel tips, including how to get free water, how to visit museums, and where the best view in Paris is.
My name is Jay Swanson – I’m an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa and hoping to make the city of light my home base – at least for the foreseeable future. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlogged daily for 3+ years, and love pizza a little too much.
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00:00 Intro
00:11 Get the Guide
00:25 Avoid
00:36 Best View
00:53 Photos
00:56 Bike Lanes
01:07 Ambulances
01:16 Train Travel
01:29 Metro
02:22 Wine
02:41 Charging
02:54 Laundry
03:12 Pastries
03:52 Restaurants
04:10 Museums
04:28 NordPass
05:35 Coffee
06:21 Restaurants
FAQ:
How long have you lived in France? Over five years now, holy cow.
What do you miss most about ho- NACHOS
You’re always talking about living on some ship. WHAT SHIP? – I made a “Draw My Life” video that explains a lot here:
Where are you from originally? – Pullman, Washington – a small university/agricultural town near Idaho (and yes, the potatoes are amazing).
What do you film with? – I’ve made a lot of changes recently, but I try to keep my gear list up to date if you want to see what I use and buy some for yourself:
What do you edit with? – Adobe Premiere – it’s pretty much all I’ve ever used since high school.
Aren’t you ever freaked out by leaving your camera behind to film yourself? – Yep. But not too badly – I tend to be careful when I do.
Why are you living in #Paris? – Because I’ve always wanted to; I feel at home here:
Do you speak French? – Oui.
Do you make money off YouTube? – Ha, sorta. I wish. It took me over 500 videos to make my first total $100 off adsense. I think it will slowly change, but VERY slowly.
I really enjoy your videos, how can I support you? – The easiest and best way to support me is through Patreon, where you can pitch in as little as $5/mo to help me make better videos:
I don’t trust this Patreon thing – can I just paypal you? – Here’s my ko-fi if that’s your thing (and coffee is your game):
But I want to send you something tangible! – I do have a wishlist on Amazon, though it’s a bit complicated with the international shipping situation. So instead people often drop off or ship things to the Peloton Cafe in Paris for me.
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