The 5 Things I Do When I Get to a New City

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[@RealEngineering]

Makes me miss Norway. Need to return and make some videos.

[@sam_ram]

Woah didn't expect to find you here... Love your videos!!!

[@jomibo21]

Nice plug 😂

[@smoovemoves2686]

I respect your channel ever more now talent acknowledges talent

[@lehoangan3984]

To giant have met each other:D

[@nemozi6908]

Lol you here

[@AidinRobbins]

Loving these casual videos! Your documentary work is some of my favorite online and it's so cool to see some of the travel/technique behind it. I love finding the character of a new city so I'll definitely be doing this next time I'm in one 🙌

[@nyrubin]

Aidin u deserve a check next to ur name bro 💪✌

[@FabioPalvelli]

Yes! This means now we can expect a breakdown of his filming style from you? ❤️

[@AbdulHamidKanu]

​@@FabioPalvelli just what i thought

[@diegoarmandodelgadillo8821]

So..... Ur gay for Harris lmao

[@diegoarmandodelgadillo8821]

He is amazing

[@anjeboo91]

That realisation of having a trainee to cut his hair lmao 😂

[@edvard_r]

Guide to Norwegian light conditions: Spring: mostly normal light and length day/night Summer: *INFINITE LIGHT! The sun *NEVER SETS! (*almost) Fall: normal light and length day/night Winter: Mostly dark, buuut the few hours of light are GOLDEN HOURS! Yes, PLURAL!

[@MrFarodo]

So during summer the sun barely setting means golden hours, too, right?

[@tristanmoller9498]

I think “golden hours” are given by a very low sun. The light waves take longer to travel through the atmosphere, that would correspond more to sunset and sunrise, and in Norway, in the winter, as well to high noon, as shown in this video.

[@mikaxms]

You know he’s Norwegian because of the ø

[@Kurashuu]

"I'm Johnny Harris. I'm gonna show you what it takes to get out alive from some of the most dangerous jetlags on Earth. I've gotta make it through a day of sleepiness in the sort of places you wouldn't last a day without the right survival skills" Anyway, I just love how Johnny can turn any mundane thing into something that's absolutely worth watching

[@Gxnshv]

Underrated comment 😆😆

[@elenaricaurteyepes2169]

"looking at water energizes me" isn't weird at all...there's something about water that's powerful and has relaxing or energizing effects on people.

[@Jaqen-HGhar]

moving water gives off negative ions just like lightning storms do (which is why they have a similar effect for people) unlike those b.s. salt lamps.

[@zeffery101]

yeah, its the kinetic flow of water that gives us energy. A lot of things around us is static, but dynamic systems, like the rush of a river or the ebb and flow of an ocean- is both visually and auditorily stimulating. This goes with any observations of dynamic system such as people watching in a busy downtown, staring at a fire, watching leaves blow in the wind, but water systems like rivers, oceans, and waterfalls are the most engaging.

[@firebender9002]

I’d love if this was a series - [ 5 THINGS ] Every time he goes to a new country, vlogs the 5 things. It’s be so cool to see.

[@RobbieBackpacking]

4:18 Even the jackhammers are more polite in Europe.

[@Gabriel-pt6tq]

I wonder if the leaf blowers are less noisy there too? I fucking hope so, they're too loud here in the USA.

[@user-yj4qz5lo6k]

Gabe Quirk nobody uses leaf blowers here

[@FullMetalChains]

Lol wondering if what the jackhammers in Japan are like.

[@17091996climber]

that Jackhammer was from Lichtenstein actually ^^ It was a HILTI ;)

[@seoulglo1999]

3:28 Norway also has the least amount of Flat Earthers per capita.

[@bahaar5215]

Dude I live in Iraq and if you ask anyone ( educated or not) they will tell you earth is globe not flat disk

[@milandjuric8043]

@@bahaar5215 In Serbia to (we have popular conspiracies but no one is on "the earth is flat train") it looks to me like an american thing

[@shivamchaudhry5959]

They have a survey for that....man those people are so bored ...lol

[@SurflFilms]

the Renaissance began right around the time Europe began drinking less beer and more coffee.

[@hydrolifetech7911]

@@SurflFilms history is so fascinating. The coffee drinking culture was brought over from early Islamic caliphates of the Middle East and Anatolia which have been experiencing scientific and scholarly period(the religious purists, as they all do, erased these scientific achievements). Initially The Church banned coffee terming it the devil's drink but couldn't stop it.

[@attiendzombane]

Johnny is my new favourite vlogger

[@FrancescoPaggiaro]

I think the same

[@JasperKlijndijk]

don’t forget to check him out once more :)

[@Jonsson95]

Johnny: "Norway drinks more coffee than any other country in the world per capita" Finland: "Are you sure about that?"

[@thechrishau]

Loving your videos homie!

[@johnnyharris]

Wow 🙌thanks dude.

[@jivanjovan]

the amount of social interaction he succeeds in doing freaks me out

[@decafforlife8797]

Hey my name's Zivan too!

[@frickndewey]

he barely talked to anyone lol

[@blakebuthod9382]

Guide 1. Coffee 1:58 2. Water(front) 2:38 3. Bakery 3:46 4. View(point) 5:52 5. Park 7:23

[@edvard_r]

Really enjoyed this casual travel vlog Johnny - especially when you're in my home city! It's always fun to watch foreigners explore the places you've seen thousands of times. Some nice tips too, thanks!

[@MdmERM]

This is one of my favorite of Johnny's videos. It has everything: travel, practical tips, fun facts and a bit of humor.

[@SoAS26]

Wow ..I love how natural your videos are and how you have such an easy to approach vibe, you make it look so effortless ! Great work ! Amazing videos !!:)

[@EdGeLV]

These are really good videos, waiting for this channel to blow up

[@818cookies]

Yesss! I’m in my early 20s and I’m so happy I found yours and Iz’ channel! I needed some simple, beautiful inspiration

[@jacobandrewwhiting]

Great video! I've been watching your Vox work for a while now and I'm so glad to have found your personal channel too! Please keep uploading!

[@volubleperspicacious]

Love this checklist! I travel alot and struggle with jet lag for several days after long haul flights, so not only does this list seem helpful, it would also be a fun way to fill your first day! And I like that it takes the touristy pressure off too. Subscribed!

[@JoshDauer]

You seem like you'd be a fun person to hang out with in a new city. Big fan of all your Vox work, digging this casual format too, keep it up (:

[@futurpilote]

Really good channel ! I’m devouring every video on here ! Good job Johnny

[@mstrasser]

Such a great checklist. So simple, but great. Definitely going to use this on my next trip.

[@jjbker99]

I would love a video of how you or (you and Iz) plan a trip. You guys always have great recommendations and you always seem to have good full days and would love to hear your planning process!

[@sam_ram]

Awesome video! I have to visit Oslo sometime it looks so beautiful! And the lighting is gorgeous as you mentioned repeatedly

[@NeillyVille]

Keep these videos coming, Johnny! Editing is on point!

[@NativeAngelino]

I’m beyond excited you’re making these videos! Keep it up

[@FranciscoRamirezAraya]

I loved the commentary about the quality of the light. I totally agree with you

[@alopez0946]

I really enjoyed this video and the traveling tips provided. Thanks for being an amazing human being!

[@shivamgupta711]

Love this video - especialy now that travelling is on hault, it's a great way to "virtually" explore a different part of a world, which you've masterfully captured.

[@kaillots]

I studied abroad in Oslo for a year and this video made me so nostalgic for the Christmas Market in citycentre and the waterfront. I try to travel as much as possible and this is awesome advice, I'm definitely going to use next time I'm somewhere new.

[@cleo_jelly]

I love the way you make and edit your videos. I cant wait for more!!!

[@italianamericanrenaissance7957]

I came across your channel probably a month or two ago and saw one video then a few days ago I watched another and then spent several hours today watching more haha thank you for the high quality content! Right up my alley as someone interested in travel, international affairs, history, and all aspects of culture.

[@martinhenriksson8617]

Finland drinks the most coffee per capita, fyi.

[@joonasfi]

Yes, 2:30 might be a fun fact, but it's a wrong fact. I checked several sources, and the consensus is that Finland is #1

[@dariusEMPEROR]

and Norway is number 2. so he didnt missed by much :)

[@tryingmybest206]

How can Finland drink so much coffee if they have such a small population? Don't know where you get your sources from but you might want to think about these things before commenting

[@martinhenriksson8617]

do you know what per capita means?

[@tryingmybest206]

@@martinhenriksson8617 no

[@redbrickroof]

a video on what you pack for travel? you're must haves and such? great video!

[@hxyume]

Great video as usual, thanks for sharing!

[@RD-ej3qh]

Tanks for uplaoding!

[@zeffery101]

yeah, i agree! If anyone comes to San Diego, go to 1) Copa Vida or Bird Rock for Coffee 2) Seaport Village for water 3) Extraordinary Deserts for bakery 4) Cabrillo or Soledad for viewpoint 5) and Balboa Park for... park

[@tristanglowa456]

Also captured so many of my favorite things about Oslo. Cheers to great advice & a great video!

[@mexiaznann]

I’m taking a few trips this year and already started doing research based on your 5 item list! Such a cool way to explore the city without being boggled down with way too many suggestions!! Because of Pinterest, IG, blogs m, I get so overwhelmed with what to explore and see, but picking one of each Category from your list is a smart way to get the lay of the land from the beginning!

[@houda1168]

I'm so glad I subscribed to your channel ! Please keep on vlogging ! A fan from Morocco

[@MrXsim1]

Amazing video! Really makes me want to visit Oslo too! Thanks for sharing your personal experience Johnny

[@linndzh]

Thanks for the awesome tips! Saved to my favorites list immediately! Definitely going to try these 5 things next time I'm traveling~

[@akatsukiwrld]

Keep up and thanks for everything!

[@glotang6828]

Ahhhh I relate to this SO much. I may not do them all the first day, but I definitely try to hit each item in every city I visit. I agree that these are great ways to get to know a city and a bit of the everyday life.

[@6ig6pAT]

Soo well made and enjoyable video! Stoked to see of this stuff.

[@glenjnr10]

Straight to the Point! I respect that 🔥

[@mattiasalegro]

Nice checklist. I'm definitely going to remember this next time I travel. Very simple and memorable. Great video.

[@xstaticqueen]

Great tips, love the idea of taking the stress off the first day.

[@thatsginter]

I dig it. The video and the advice...feels like a breath of fresh air and falls in line with the types of things I enjoy when visiting a new location.

[@jewishjedi]

My wife and I went to Iceland in Nov of 2017. The light there was one of the most magical parts of that trip.

[@MayaPimentel]

Another great video!! Keep going!!

[@emil-kirilov]

Great content, Johnny! Keep up the good work. You got a fan couple over here :3

[@THEVL0GPOD]

Johnny, really I find your life offensively relatable to mine, especially since I saw your video about how you got to work at vox, I’m at uni at the mo studying IR, with similar ambitions as to what you had at the time. So glad I’ve found your channel for real though, keep it up man! Big love!

[@armandssaulitis6951]

Great tips. Loved it

[@jillybukikay9744]

wow me too! cool video! cant wait to exploe oslo! i appreciate the fact about the lighting😀

[@ChristianRumi]

love it.. similar to what i like to explore too. add a market, a thrift store, and a bookstore, and i would fully satisfied with that trip!

[@csomnady]

Great! I’ll try it out on my next trip.

[@myleftyscissors]

I love this. Such a real way to fight the lag and actually see a city at the same time. Thanks, Johnny.

[@MichaelLe22]

Great content and interesting concept. I'll give that a try on my next trip.

[@anasalmansuri6200]

Dude, I love your videos, the production quality and techniques, the content, all of it, and above all, the MUSIC. You KNOW how to choose your music!

[@andydandykinsd5107]

Learned so much! Your creativity is off the charts :D

[@philippwuthrich2406]

Thank you for making this video.

[@scootdub]

Great video. Love the style and the tips are good too!

[@himanshuherma9543]

loving this vlogs 😍😍 keep posting plzz 😄 your video making style is what makes it spcl✌🤘

[@StephanieLuff]

I really enjoyed this and everything you do!

[@andrewwiggins1365]

As a fellow BYU alum, it makes so happy to see you have coffee in the #1 position. I collect coffee as I travel and I find it makes one of the most useful and enjoyable souvenirs. Good on ya, mate.

[@Aleksandr017]

Wasn't it Finland that consumed the most coffee per capita?

[@elianekeller8504]

I love how your Borders voice shines through when you randomly start to explain stuff in these casual videos!

[@eva7290]

I love this, thank you for starting a youtube channel, it's helping me to find my own way in film making. :)

[@fuadkapic2050]

I loveee Oslo..this was such a treat to watch..thank you J

[@jamieculp5318]

I've traveled to so many places and never thought of seeking out the river--brilliant.

[@desaturated6049]

Your editing are top notch. subbed.

[@luckysketch]

This was the first episode that I fell in love with your travel and story telling. Keep coming back here. It reminds me that it’s good to be alive.

[@LashanR]

So much for keeping these videos low effort 😜 I never realised it before but I tend to do all the exact same things when I first arrive somewhere

[@ConniBiesalski]

he just sneezes those vlogs out like it's nothing lol

[@vinchino]

you can be a great travel vlogger, but I also like your documentary videos in VOX as well. Keep up the good work!

[@nejihyugalindo]

omg just found this channel and im sol excited!!

[@andojay]

Thank Johnny, I will definitely do this on my travels may it be international or just local.

[@sashankchalasani4953]

Love that you have started vlogging, hope u continue to do so

[@frozengoose]

This is exactly what I look for on KZbin. Keep up the great content!

[@arinardani]

Wow I just discovered this channel. I've been binge watching your vox videos for couple weeks now... and wow, glad I found extra videos to add to my watching list!

[@SophieHeflebower]

you should do this for other place you go to! i love this video, it’s so fun and relaxing. i would love to see this for the other places you go.

[@MERKJONES]

Really cool stuff. Subscribed for sure.

[@Irhamwashere]

Nice vlog john!

[@NateandNoahTryLife]

Best baked good you’ve had in any of your travels?

[@johnnyharris]

perhaps. I was in love with how soft that thing was

[@pookguy88]

@@johnnyharris I think he's asking what was the best baked good you've ever had in your travels (?)

[@wobblysauce]

@@pookguy88 Indeed, though it did look good.

[@powerlifting1012]

@@pookguy88 it could be interpreted both ways I read it the way you did the first time

[@purpleheadedmonster8735]

@@powerlifting1012 right.

[@mia_online]

This channel is probably my favourite on KZbin at the moment. There's something special about something that's such a high quality that has a low view count. Keep making videos like this

[@sarahthedog50]

100 percent me when I was there last week...thanks for sharing!

[@xMelissaP]

really cool video, love the music, editing, tipps and now i wanna go to Oslo haha

[@MegaKiri11]

Used to get coffee in the same coffeeshop when I lived in Oslo!

[@mikaela4912]

As an experienced traveller, I rarely hear any new/awesome advice but this was truly great!

[@EICL2011]

You’re easily becoming my favorite KZbinr. This video was great visually speaking 😊

[@trailkrum6750]

Awesome, I'm moving there in Jan -- looking forward to seeing that long shadow of mine ;)

[@samamuse21]

Loving the casual travel video. :)

[@DarthCyfe6]

Man this video hits in all the feels, especially that 4am midday jet lag. I miss traveling.

[@LightYagami-wt1jw]

The editing is god-tier

[@DaHitch]

2:33 On the off chance no one has mentioned this, Finland is actually the largest consumer of coffee per capita in the world, Norway is second. ;)

[@jeremyepstein6923]

I like these travel videos please do more!

[@ThomasBywater]

Bravo, Johnny. I "will your channel to be less tiny." Happy travels!

[@RituRoyChowdhury]

I really enjoyed watching this video. I am going to go out now and do those five things.