My First Impressions Travelling In France

[@arriesone1]

Yes, it’s always been a mystery how the French can stay so slim with all those wonderful patisseries! I read somewhere that they keep to small portions for every meal. I absolutely adore the French patisseries, no one else can make cakes like the French chefs. There are poor copies in the UK. When we go to France we always seek out the nearest bakery, the cakes are just out of this world.

[@estruble]

One thing we've learned when traveling in France, if you buy a baguette, always buy 2. One for the meal when you get back to your van and the other one for the journey back to the van.

[@ruthaisling]

Great advice! 😂

[@alandargie9358]

Also so you don't have to remember whether it's un baguette or une baguette 😊

[@contrerasfrederic6058]

As a born and raised French I can say... Very good advice !! lol Cause I remember as kid when mom asked me to go buy bread,I"d would had eat half a baguette on the way home! hahaha!

[@PilotVolunteer]

Totally true!!

[@teresas683]

Just discovered you and your videos, you are ver brave! For so many reasons I wouldn’t want to travel alone, you are ver inspiring! Look forward to watching more if your travels

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching Teresa!

[@wata5951]

It's been a long time, I lost my beloved cat because of illness, and I was in sadness, but my heart became lighter when I saw your healthy appearance. Thank you.

[@ruthaisling]

I’m sorry to hear about your cat. Thanks for watching the video!

[@axiomist4488]

I'm so sorry about your kitty . I agree, watching this lady travel around is lots of fun .

[@NinjaBooKitty]

@@wata5951 I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you're feeling better. 🥰

[@fatfreddymaorihuntergather2530]

After your touching video's in France I'm hooked. My Grandad was a Maori New Zealander and was gassed on the Western Front. Beautiful. Your journey reflects all of us.

[@sakamotoryoma222]

バッパさんにお会いして良かったですね！🎉🎉🎉

[@小川昇-k4m]

車ひとつで隣の国に行ける、素晴らしい🙌フランス語も少しは喋れる、ルースさんはほんと頭が良い👍またキャンプ場も最高ですね、フランスの初日から美味しい食べ物ばかり食べて太らないようね😄これからのフランス旅行が楽しみで仕方ありません、早く次回の動画見たいです、お気をつけて冒険を楽しんで下さいね💪

[@ruthaisling]

最初のフランスのビデオを楽しんでいただけてうれしいです。見てくれてありがとう！

[@albyjam]

What has helped me when driving abroad is downloading map sections in advance, so even when you lose connection, you will be ok. Also, the French really appreciate it when you try your best to speak their language. They will treat you much better.

[@ruthaisling]

I will definitely do that next time!

[@chema3038]

Taco Andaluse 😂 is not a Taco is burrito and falafel is arabic food.. nobody in Andalucía know this food.

[@ericrabinowitz6390]

@@chema3038 Andalusia was the last part of Moorish Spain (Al-Andalus) to be re-conquered by Isabela and Ferdinand in 1492. So if any region of Spain has a claim to "Arabic" food, this would be the place. Ruth reports it tastes good, which in my book is more important than what it's called. So all's good.

[@chema3038]

​@ericrabinowitz6390 thanks Eric, we know the history, maybe faratel exists in those days or not, but right now I dont beleive that arabians like that theirs food is named is andalouse. A take now my time to thanks Ruth for share her experiences.

[@ericrabinowitz6390]

@@chema3038 Yes, you make a good point. I hadn"t thought it out that far. Falafel is often a street food across the Near East, could it be that in Spain it's been added to the tapas menu? What a lovely mish-mash the world is, with everyone borrowing from each other. Cheers!

[@markrenfrow9873]

Hey Ruth, your excitement is infectious! Do enjoy your time in France.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Mark!

[@alfalfa888alfalfa]

ルースさん、フランス行く前からフランス語を勉強したり、現地でも積極的に言葉を話そうとしている姿が尊敬出来ます👍️☺️

[@ruthaisling]

現地の言葉を話せるのがいい。 だから日本語も勉強したんだ！フランス語より日本語の方が好きだけどね(笑)。

[@davidmartin3947]

Lovely to see you having such a great time! Just a note to others, you need a Crit Air certificate for your vehicle, which registers it with the French authorities to show the level of emissions for your car, for authorisation or charges for clean air zones. You can do it from the UK for a few pounds, and registers that vehicle for life. You can also buy a pass for the toll booths, so that you don't have to stop and faff around.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for the tips!

[@gsbeak]

Nice video ! It's funny to see France from your eyes and understand that my country can feel exotic even for our fellow neighbors from across the Channel. You got the trick : a Bonjour and a few words like "s'il vous plait" and "merci" will (nearly, there are a** h***es in every country..) always get you friendly interactions.

[@ruthaisling]

I always find it amazing that different countries are so close but can be so different!

[@gchecosse]

The art gallery in Arras is amazing for the size of the town. You can also see Robespierre's House.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for the recommendation!

[@naokiinternet]

フランスの事知れてよかったわ☺次の投稿も楽しみですー

[@ruthaisling]

ビデオを見てくれてありがとう！

[@akishin4133]

イギリスからフランスへ🇫🇷 近い国なのに全然違いますね！ 景観、食べ物どれも素晴らしいです！ 日本語忘れないうちにまた来てくださいね。しょうたさんと合流しまた二人で旅をしてほしいな。

[@ruthaisling]

日本語の練習を続けなければ！

[@NinjaBooKitty]

OMG the driving in the beginning so relatable! 🤣🤣 I was verbally coaching myself every step. 'OK now left lane to left lane'. 'Ok now turn right, but into the left lane.' The deep breaths and prayers were very real!

[@ruthaisling]

It was so stressful 😓

[@seancobb8853]

Ruth I never get sick of watching your videos you really are an inspiration to everyone well done love it 😍

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Sean, I always appreciate your lovely comments!

[@norikon3087]

Ruthさん、こんにちは。アラスという街は初めて知りましたが、中世の街並みがとても綺麗ですね！食べ物も美味しそうです。次の動画も楽しみにしています。

[@ruthaisling]

ビデオを見てくれてありがとう！

[@user-dx6kj8cz3f]

ショータの動画でキャンプエリア駐車場に赤いキャンピングカーが映ってて、ちょっと印象的だったんだけどルースさんのだったかー😊 フランスで結婚式なんか挙げられたらいいなー❤

[@ruthaisling]

ルースのキャンピングカーかな？ 🤔

[@andrewedwards7246]

Love your red Patigonia jacket. I once was worked for them, great choice and looking good on you. 😍

[@julesdymond8728]

France has such beautiful buildings 😮 the food looks divine 😍 i love a baguette with butter on and dipped in lovely hot soup 😊 Thanks Ruth that was a great tour, especially the tunnels 😊

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you 🙏

[@DMBall]

One of Ms. Aisling's best efforts. She seems to be having no trouble getting her French subjects to allow her to photograph, and her pleasure in her adventure is very infectious.

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you, I appreciate your nice comment!

[@TXMEDRGR]

Your visit to France is off to a great start, I really enjoyed this first video. I've driven on the left side of the road in a few countries and I too have to concentrate so as not to turn into oncoming traffic. I'm sure it will get easier as you go. Thanks for sharing.

[@takangy9021]

ルースさんの英語会話を聞いていると、英語ヒヤリングの勉強になります. it's good for hearing inglish conversaitin with rushu!!!

[@ruthaisling]

英語の勉強、頑張ってください！

[@ercieyyy]

Hi Ruth nice to see you exploring different places and even countries which have a variety of traditions. One remarkable thing I noticed is the local stores outrunning the chain ones. Thanks for this special episode 😊

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching!

[@katsuhisaoka8302]

ドライブの緊張も食べ物で癒されてよかったね❤😋

[@santiagoabalos7564]

Wow I remember my anxiety when I was driving Down Under LOL. I lived and worked in Detroit, so driving on the right side of my company car aka Holden was challenging. Great video! Cheers. 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇦🇺

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching the videos!

[@pamelajohnson9260]

Delightful. Thank you

[@johnm7882]

Wow what a journey. Im so envious of you 😊

[@グーフィー-u7p]

キャンプ場が素晴らしいです&パン・チーズうまそうですね✨ 昨日、翔太さんのパリ地下KZbin視ましたよ。

[@ruthaisling]

見てくれてありがとう！ 翔太のビデオはまだ見ていません。

[@barrymatthews9686]

I lived in France for over 10 years took my driving test over there . I'm not bragging but want to say just stay calm you be fine .

[@dl1929yup]

Hi Ruth, yes, great to experience a different culture. Food looks first class.. take care and thanks for posting your travels.Neil.😊x.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for watching Neil, it's been interesting to take the van to France and experience what it's like!

[@davidbarr9343]

Arras, one of the greatest battles of WW1. Another great video. Glad you are enjoying your trip to France. Looking forward to your next video!😀👍

[@ruthaisling]

The next video will be about it 👍

[@davidbarr9343]

@@ruthaisling So glad, lest we forget.🇬🇧

[@nicholson392005]

Thanks for taking me on your journey in France, the food from the bakery looks like heaven....and I hope you enjoy your valentines date with Jean Paul...lucky guy and happy Sunday from the Scottish Highlands of Aberdeenshire Ruth

[@ruthaisling]

Haha, thanks for watching! The bakeries in France are so amazing. 😍

[@davidjones6470]

Love the way you edited the beginning, with the little screen on the right,

[@dinhisalgado1922]

I like your english, you are articulate.

[@CB-sx8xh]

One of my favourite meals in france was just picking up some bread, cheese, fruit and wine at a little mini mart and having a picnic on a river bank, listening to locals chat in French as they strolled past. It was cheap and a "pinch myself I'm really in france" moment

[@ruthaisling]

Brilliant, I'll do that next time when I go back in warmer temperatures!

[@BenNZ-j9n]

I have loved everyone of your videos so far… my ears pricked up when I heard you mention New Zealand and Ww1…. I can’t wait to go back to France one day

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you for watching the videos! ❤️

[@長谷川文雄-p6n]

RUTHさんこんにちは。フランスに到着して、どのような冒険をするのか楽しみだな、あくまでもバンライフの生活をするんやな、それは面白いね、天気もスコットランドとよく似ているんだな、旨そうなパンやね、コースのプログラムを選ぶんやね、パン屋さんケーキ屋さんがんがいっぱいあるんやね、RUTHさんの天国や。気を付けてフランス旅行を楽しんでくださいよ。SHOTAもフランスにいるみたいやから、いつ会うんだろうね。次の動画を楽しみにしていますよ。

[@ruthaisling]

ご声援ありがとうございました！ビデオを見て楽しんでいただき、フランスについてもっと知っていただけてうれしいです。

[@davidjones6470]

Well another fantastic upload,Well put together there Ruth, Beautiful place 🇫🇷, Food looked well nice,

[@ruthaisling]

The food was amazing!

[@trispritchard]

You were very lucky to happen upon an O'Taco. There are very few throughout France, apart from major cities. I live in rural SW France and the idea of junk food would be heaven. We have a pizza takeaway and thats about it. Yes, its great to try and eat healthily. But sometimes you just want a really big kebab (which, in France, will be veal/turkey. Very rarely lamb. Just not the same!) Love your enthusiasm for French cuisine though. But, if truth be told, you'd make a fortune if you opened a chippy here. The French love "les Fish and Chips". And these are mostly frozen, cash and carry offerings, served in bistros. Proper fish and chips would create a riot.

[@chrishall3785]

You have done very well with the driving on the wrong side of the road. Looking forward to more of France. Love the food, specially the bakeries.

[@ruthaisling]

The bakeries are so good! 😍

[@ronaldbayne1431]

Lovely. I did enjoy the architecture, the cheeses, and the bakeries you seem to winkle them out with unerring success. Most enjoyable. Many thanks. Rmb5*

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

[@ScottishT]

This was great, the food really does look incredible and that particular region is beautiful.

[@ruthaisling]

The food was so good! 😍

[@davewilliams639]

Ruth, A fantastic tour of Arras. Trying to decide on our travel plans for 2024. I will consider this location for sure!

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it. If you're in a van, that aire is really great, I recommend it!

[@0HARE]

What a fascinating episode! I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to your further adventures.

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Uribo-pr3yy]

スコットランド〜フランスへの行き方を知らなかったので本当に勉強になりました。 ルースさん気をつけて旅を続けて下さい。

[@ruthaisling]

ご清覧ありがとうございました！

[@01seiyer74]

一生懸命クルマをドライブしている姿が好きです。美人だしね😘

[@ruthaisling]

ご声援ありがとうございました！

[@geoffreyruzgar1367]

This is a great video, Ruth, my heart went out to you when you drove on the right-hand side for the first time. You really looked nervous. When the map disappeared my heart skipped a beat! I'm looking forward to many more of your adventures. They are so informative too!🤩🤩

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Geoffrey, it was a really nerve-wracking experience but I'm glad I did it!

[@SirPrancelot1]

Thanks Ruth. Looking forward to the rest of your travels and cheese tasting. Spending extra can be very rewarding.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks, that's true, the cheese was definitely worth the money!

[@ううしゅう]

ルースさんのドキドキ感が伝わります。しょーた君の動画にルースさんの車が映っていたので会えたのですね。😺

[@GK49245]

Lovely introduction to France. You made us want to go to our local French bakery. Thanks for sharing.

[@ruthaisling]

Haha good idea!

[@jmb1101]

There is a Merveilleux de Fred in New York City in the West Village. Sooooo good!

[@lucifergabrielravazio8473]

France, it seems to me from a distance, is a paradise for food!

[@ruthaisling]

It absolutely is!

[@Ballynoes]

Another enjoyable video, I like the way you explain your trip, and how to access things. Also your enthusiasm is infectious. 🙂 Keep up the good work.

[@ruthaisling]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for watching!

[@carolhughes312]

Arras was the first place we stayed on our first trip to France. We found a campsite with fishing lake, a pizza oven and a small bar with a bakery a short walk away. The son had taken it over for his parents and over the years he upgraded it adding a restaurant, shower block, washing machines. We used to head there every year as our first stop off point as it was close to Calais. We gave him a huge Welsh flag and when we went the following year, it was hanging in bar. Good times. I can’t wait for your vlog next week - from the teaser, it will evoke even more memories.

[@ruthaisling]

That sounds really lovely Carol! I'd like to try visiting a campsite next time as most of them were closed for the winter season!

[@民草1]

Ruthさん、対応力ありますね。 このあと、劇的再会のシーンを期待しています。

[@ハマー-x7x]

スコットランドでの旅が終わり😢　 そのまま､､､ またルースさんのCHANNELが見れるなぁ😂

[@ruthaisling]

またすぐにスコットランドに戻るよ。フランスには3週間しか行かない。

[@davidperrott5743]

My siblings and I did the same journey, tunnel included, in 2018 for our great uncles’s centenary and stayed in Arras too. One thing we discovered is that the town centre is not quite what it seems. Arras was badly damaged during WW1 and afterwards the damaged buildings around the Grand Place were rebuilt in concrete but to the same design. If you walk around and look carefully you can find the replicas. I’ve seen the videos out of sequence so it’s a bit poignant contrasting your excitement at arriving in France with what happened when things got a bit pear shaped but these things happen and I’m sure next time will go better.

[@ruthaisling]

Nice to hear you have also visited. My next trip has to be better! 🫠

[@bloodynorahvan2203]

Lovely video Ruth. It was like being on the journey with you and experiencing a bit of France. The French Aires are great aren't they? We should do them over in the UK, don't you think?

[@ruthaisling]

I'm glad you could feel like you were there too. The aires are amazing! It's nice that this new Campra system has been set up but the prices in France are much more affordable.

[@caroledwards9381]

Beautiful video Ruth! Really enjoyed travelling along with you. What a gorgeous place!

[@ruthaisling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DrBLReid]

Very interesting seeing you switch and drive on the right! Cngrats!

[@ruthaisling]

Quite stressful in the first few moments 😂

[@DrBLReid]

You seemed to do very well! Congrats again, young lady or young lass!

[@keithmasey664]

Some sat navs have European maps built in. My Garmin sat nav has that option. It obviously won't give the live updates, but it will get you from A to B

[@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian]

The bun from the bakery was enormous and looked yummy. I am so jealous. 😋 So pleased that you are having a safe and enjoyable trip within France. Good luck for the rest of your stay. 👍😀

[@ruthaisling]

It was huge haha! Thank you for watching!

[@denislacombe4103]

Hi Ruth i'm.French your French accent is very good and very nice! Especialy when you pronounce the word Baguette!, and meringue! Keep going! I wish you a very nice trip over France! Denis ...

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you 😃 I need to keep practising!

[@denislacombe4103]

@@ruthaisling you" re gifted !

[@englishsankaran]

Hi Ruth i have become your gargantuan fan on KZbin. Love and Respect from Ooty.

[@ruthaisling]

Wow, thank you 😊

[@captaindave47]

Ruth you have started in a fabulous place, Arras is lovely. He bakeries in France are to die for. I will be heading to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D Day in June. I shall spend my allowance of 90 days all around that region again. If you go further south do visit Oradour Sur Glaine. It's very special.

[@ruthaisling]

Oh wow, that will be an interesting time to visit. Thanks for the recommendation about Oradour Sur Glaine.

[@jonnybegood1544]

Keep right all ok i drive since30 yrs in Europe

[@ゆきのり-w8m]

健康には気を付けて楽しんで下さい😊

[@ruthaisling]

ありがとう！

[@miekkoide404]

ルースさんフランス語凄いですね😃建物は何処でも歴史があって素敵です。私は最初南仏だったので凱旋門が多くてびっくりしました。ランダバウトに苦労しましたよ。😅

[@ruthaisling]

フランスはとても美しいですね！ 見てくれてありがとう！

[@AdrienneJury]

I haven't been to France yet but I have been to Noumea , New Caledonia in the South Pacific so I understand your fascination with food and bakeries. I spent 2 days walking and eating the lovely French food. I figured I was walking so it was OK to have more than one pastry.......many more...yum!!!! Ruth I'm really enjoying your channel. I enjoyed learning how the channel tunnel worked. It was only a concept when I lived in London on my big O.E (overseas experience) in 1974/76. Plus joining the common market was just a referendum 1975. Lot of changing history, so thanks for sharing and updates on changing history, for me. I feel old now LOL! Bon Chance! with your travels and stay safe.

[@AdrienneJury]

PS : Ruth I'm watching your videos down here in New Zealand 😊

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks so much for watching from New Zealand! French food is so yummy, I’m glad you enjoyed it too!

[@PaulDunn-bk7vp]

Very informative video look forward to more enjoy your trip and all the lovely food.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Paul!

[@kieronmarshall2658]

weather wise we say you need to come down to the Loire Valley before it really gets warm but this time of year February its wet and cold but no snow hardly.

[@ruthaisling]

I'll need to come back again and explore France in the warmer months

[@sb7250]

yes then you know how we, not only from bavaria, always feel in scotland. but all the scots have been really very friendly in the last 10 years. And I'm a guest and always drive a bit cautiously :-) especially after shopping at Tesco it's important to remember..... drive on the left ;-)

[@ruthaisling]

It’s sometimes hard to remember! 😂

[@boulinguezjustine2253]

Hi Ruth ! As a French Girl from the North of France, I'm really chocked for your friend's recommandation : French Tacos. Oh My God, this is horrible junk food ! You seems to enjoyed it but, we have such a huge gastronomy, I nearly cried when I saw this part of the video ! But it's also very interesting to see your reaction and delight while discovering this region of France :) I hope you had a nice trip !

[@meneurdujeu]

Bah si elle aime bien les tacos, tant mieux. Si tu viens en Écosse et tu manges un supper dans un fish ans chips, c'est la même chose. On sait que c'est pas l'haute gastronomie, mais en même temps ça fait partie de la bouffe française aujourd'hui non ?

[@meneurdujeu]

Moi je pense que tu n'aimes pas les tacos à cause des raisons politiques si tu vois ce que je veux dire.

[@boulinguezjustine2253]

@@meneurdujeu Elle dit que c'est un ami qui lui a recommandé ça et oui elle a eu l'air d'aimer, tant mieux. Mais on a tellement de chose dans notre gastronomie que O'Tacos je trouve ça triste. Surtout dans le Nord, pour la Street Food il y a les fameuses baraques à frites ! Mais non ce n'est pas pareil car le Fish'n' Chips c'est leur spécialité. Les Tacos c'est pas une spécialité française... Par contre non je ne vois pas du tout ce que tu veux dire avec tes raisons politiques ? Juste j'ai goûté une fois et je n'ai pas aimé. Pourquoi politiser la nourriture ?

[@meneurdujeu]

@@boulinguezjustine2253 comment ça tacos n'est pas une spécialité française ? Le French Tacos a été inventé à Lyon par un Français ?

[@meneurdujeu]

@@boulinguezjustine2253 c'est toi qui a commencé en disant que les French Tacos ne sont pas français

[@michaelgilbert6635]

Go Ruth, have a great time

[@masamasaict7312]

すごいルースの動画だ！初めて見た。それに登録したよ。フランスでショウタと合流する動画を楽しみにしている。

[@ruthaisling]

ご声援ありがとうございました！

[@davidjones6470]

Love that Thumbnail there Ruth, Hell of a 🥖!!!!

[@russbuchan6663]

Hi Ruth, I know the feeling of driving on the wrong side of the road, came to France today on a business trip for the week. Took me a bit of time to get use to driving from Charles de Gaulle airport to Normandy especially when I couldn’t get my Google maps working through the hired cars radio, didn’t help the radio settings being in French and not used French since I was at school many years ago but managed to change it to English. before coming I downloaded the offline maps for around Paris to Normandy in case I lost my signal or my data package didn’t activate correctly until I could get it working. Try downloading offline maps on google maps you can do more than one location as it can help if you lose your signal on your phone. I do the same back home in Scotland as well especially if I’m going somewhere where the phone signal is patch like in some areas of the highlands and Shetland.

[@ruthaisling]

I'll definitely do that next time, I face the same sometimes in Scotland but it's easier as usually the road only goes one way! I hope all your driving in France goes ok and enjoy all the yummy food!

[@渡邉忠彦-b1r]

赤い車🚗と赤い服が素敵です。スイーツ🍰チーズ🧀だけでなく街の歴史も分かって良かったです。👍😮

[@ruthaisling]

ビデオを楽しんでいただけて嬉しいです。 見てくれてありがとう。

[@johnclankie324]

Hi Ruth, lovely video and so informative again, I love that French “Forfar Bridie” been in France many time but never had one on those!! Hoho😂😂 Did you get caught up in any Farmers protests? People we have spoken with told us about tractors holding up traffic for hours by driving at 10mph on main routes!! We got over the border before they kicked off! Well done again, Cheers🍷🍷Mike👍

[@ruthaisling]

Luckily I didn’t see any of the farmer’s protests!

[@sheilajoseph9953]

Ruth Aras looked so interesting. Wow the bakeries, yummy.😊

[@ruthaisling]

The bakeries are so incredible!

[@vicsaul5459]

👋 Ruth, can't believe you managed to get my Renault conversion van in your thumbnail 😊, just kidding I'm in Somerset, did Pyrenees via portsmouth to Santander last year. The Pyrenees are much more impressive than I thought, stay safe ❤

[@MikeWood]

A cheese and bread paradise exists probably in most towns in France. Pain au Chocolat for breakfast. Merci beaucoup. :) And that glimpse of the huge Thiepval memorial at the end... 😥

[@ericrabinowitz6390]

I love your account of driving on the right. As an American driving in England for the first time, it took 4 hours to drive the 50 miles from Golders Green, London, to Carfax, in Oxford. I kept taking exits when I didn't intend to and struggling to find my way back onto the motorway. And how have I never heard of Arras before? Your lovely videos are becoming a tutorial for me too. And I'd like to congratulate you on 3M total views and soon a well-deserved 50K subscribers, marvelous! A fine start to a Happy New Year. :)

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Eric, it's interesting you had the same experience but on the opposite side! Thank you, you're always keeping an eye on the numbers! 👀😂

[@ericrabinowitz6390]

@@ruthaisling Yes, it felt so uncomfortable having cars pass on the right. And yes, guilty on the numbers. It's lovely to see how many appreciate your fine and entertaining work.

[@ruthaisling]

@@ericrabinowitz6390 I'm always surprised, but really appreciate how many people have subscribed to the channel!

[@jerometsowinghuen]

Greetings from Hong Kong. Hello, Miss Ruth. It is been a long time since your appearance in Mr. Shota’s videos. Never been to France before, but traveling by plane, train and car are convenient. Also, not just the culture, but the cuisine and practice are also fascinating.

[@ruthaisling]

Long time no see! Thanks for watching the video!

[@user2oooooo2]

Tacos from O'tacos looks delicious. Monoprix was one of my fav supermarket while I was there. Le Beffroy church and the houses reminded me of my home town in Poland a little. Thank you for sharing.

[@ruthaisling]

The tacos were really good! Thanks for watching!

[@marypost2353]

That’s what I love to do when I travel try all the food! That’s the best!I love cheese too and would have enjoyed that cheese shop! That’s so great that you got to speak French in the shops! The tunnels were really interesting. Wonderful video Ruth! I really enjoyed it! Looking forward to the next one!

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Mary, it was an interesting place to visit!

[@keithl6249]

Nice that you have a Valentine's day date, ha ha What a fun adventure!!

[@ruthaisling]

😂😂

[@ryudokuroma8184]

I've never been to France, but this scene gives me a sense of déjà vu, but let's not talk about it😉 The reason why the roofs in this region are pointy is because there is a lot of snow. It's like Shirakawa-go in Japan. As expected from France! Bread and cheese were reasonably priced and looked delicious.😆

[@ruthaisling]

Haha ok, I won't ask! 😂 They do look like Shirakawa-go!

[@AdDewaard-hu3xk]

Thanks, Ruth/Jean Paul. I was in Arras in 1972. I remember nothing.

[@ruthaisling]

It's 50 years ago, it's not surprising!

[@patrickjobling8676]

Well mzz heathers ..that was totally awsomewells.. specialy the tunels ..amazingkts ..pip pips n carryon 😍😎😁

[@ruthaisling]

Thank you so much 😁

[@paulpayton8238]

Thanks for all your information and glad you're having a great time on your hols in France I've drove through France and Germany onto Italy years ago 😀 it's great I love adventure history art meeting new people going new places and I still youth hostel 😅lol from me in Birmingham xx 😍

[@ruthaisling]

Those sound like great adventures, I imagine the food in Italy is even better!

[@paulpayton8238]

@@ruthaisling yes Ruth Italian food is lovely 😍 you'll like it I promise 😋

[@OneStrokeTwin]

Hiya Ruth, I'm catching up on some of your previous videos. I couldn't help but comment on missing two if my favourite Dad jokes when you were reviewing French food. Merengue (am I wrong, in Scottish accent) and Falafel (feel awful, in a Scottish accent). Sorry I just couldn't help myself.

[@janeburton7647]

Hi Ruth - I’ve never heard of Arras France so this is quite enlightening. Understand about driving on the “wrong” side of the road as coming from 🇨🇦 it would be the same for me driving in the UK on the left side of the road. The French are known for their food and this is a fun part of your video. It seems that computer codes and maps are international now. Thanks for sharing your French trip - très bon et très bien! Bye bye

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Jane, I didn't know much about Arras either so it was nice to explore this new place!

[@janeburton7647]

@@ruthaisling Welcome Ruth! I just watched the other video about your visiting the WW1 Memorials and Cemeteries. Now I understand your visit to Arras to pay respect to your family and others who lost their lives during the Great War. It is a very touching video and learning experience. Thank you so much for sharing it with us and condolences in the loss of your family members who paid the ultimate price of war. Take care & Cheers! 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

[@dl7905]

Ah Arras was the first stop for me on my motorbike trip too. I stayed in a youth hostel on La Grand' Place.

[@ruthaisling]

It's a convenient location not far from Calais!

[@Therobster87]

nice video, I am from the netherlands. I do know france and the UK very well. Good luck with your travel :)

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks! 😃

[@patrickmcgivern9686]

Came across your vlogs about travelling down through England and in to France by chance. Very enjoyable and informative. I had that data problem too and it caused problems with using the paris metro app. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks Patrick! There were some other comments recommending 02 so I might look at switching to them for the next time I go?

[@patrickmcgivern9686]

@ruthaisling I'm no expert Ruth but as I say I am with giffgaff which uses O2 signals but I'm using pay as you go. Most times it has been very good but just in my case I did have that snag in France re data...solved quickly by getting a French data simcard plus my phone is dual sim ...ie can take 2 sim cards giving greater flexibility. Another little point you refer to the limitations imposed post brexit on uk passport holders. Having an Irish passport is very useful as we retain the same eu travel and settlement rights as before. I assume you have no Irish family connections? I know the applications from the UK for Irish passports has increased dramatically with people aserting their Irish ancestry.

[@achmadosman9807]

Have a look at getting a toll card which you place on your windscreen. Save you stretching over at tolls having to pay from your left window. The toll card also means you do not need to stop

[@ruthaisling]

That's a really great idea, thank you!

[@JOHN-e8y4e]

Nice one Ruth vary entertaining, just a thought to save your little legs from walking long distances, a light weight folding bike, i have a vw t5 campervan and my bike straps nicely behind the passenger seat and i just secure it to the outside of the van when parked up for any length of time. your doing brill, enjoy.

[@ruthaisling]

Thanks for the advice, I do have a small bike but haven't used it much yet! I'll need to change that!