Trying to Leave Paris Again ALREADY sheesh - Paris to Bordeaux by Train

[@javieraramirez4289]

I don't know if you had ever thought about this, but I really really like to see you travel and show different parts of France. I'm also an expat, and living in France, and I tend to get the feeling that most tourist always see France as Paris! and gosh, it is such a different and diverse country. Every region has its own charm, and I love the fact that you can show a bit of that. Please please try to travel around a bit more..

[@franziagirl]

so true

[@debriantravels8507]

Yay! More trains! That’s what I would love if I ever were able to live outside the US for a year or two: weekend excursions to explore nearby cities and regions. So easy to do with the trains and discount airlines in Europe. I haven’t been to Bordeaux but it’s looks great so far. My wife went when she studied a few months in Paris in college but I’m sure I can convince her to return at some point! Look forward to tomorrow’s video!

[@JaySwanson]

I want to take better advantage of the quick trips around the country too =)

[@AnneMB955]

Ahh, thanks for the memories. Daughter and I stayed in an Airbnb in Bordeaux last year. It was an amazing experience.

[@JaySwanson]

It seems really nice so far :)

[@thedavidguy01]

My wife and I went to Bordeaux last year and really enjoyed it. We liked La Cité du Vin, but I wouldn't recommend it unless you're very interested in wine. I would love to see you visit more places in France. So many American tourists only go to Paris. I know a couple who has visited France ten times, and they have never been anywhere further from Paris than Versailles. I love Paris, but there are so many other beautiful places in France.

[@JaySwanson]

I hope to see even more as time goes on 😊

[@veronicamaloney1307]

LOVE this. Definitely hitting Bordeaux up on my Europe trip in September!

[@Chris-un1ll]

Can I come with you 😜

[@LindaStitches]

Looking forward to your full day in Bordeaux. I was there in May and it was so beautiful!

[@JaySwanson]

It's been a lot of fun to wander around!😊

[@heidisamuel3524]

Great video. Love hearing you speak French, please let us hear more of that. Can't wait for tomorrow's vlog of Bordeaux!

[@JaySwanson]

🍷🍷😊

[@staceekersley]

So excited about your travels. We're also heading to Bordeaux & Carcassonne this spring, which we've never been. But, we'll be stopping in Dordogne for a few days which was our favorite region when we last visited in 2015. Bon voyage!

[@JaySwanson]

So much to see!

[@jolenestewart8156]

Your vlogs are like a seriously addicting reality show that I look forward to everyday and am upset when they end :-( lol...maybe I need more content in my own life?!?! At the airport now, heading to London first then off to Paris next week, will be meeting Elle & Am for a photo tour thanks to your video and suggestion! Brilliant idea! Thanks for all your hard work to entertain!

[@JaySwanson]

I'm sure you're gonna have a blast! They're a ton of fun to hang out with and are really good at what they do. Safe travels! And thanks for the kind words 😊

[@pathallam986]

Just listened to the MBCG podcast- a very profound conversation in places, especially towards the end. It reminds you that there are still a lot of very intelligent people in the world - easy to forget in these days of fake news and attention-grabbing headlines. I was not surprised to hear you talk about your dad, I had wondered about your background as it discreetly informs everything you do and are. No spoilers!

[@JaySwanson]

Haha, don't spoil it 😂

[@motherboardcaliguys4465]

Thank you so much for checking out the Episode! Jay was an incredible guest that we fully expect (demand) to have on again.

[@hazelhoyte7668]

I just finished listening to the podcast. You came across really well, but that was to be expected. 😊

[@JaySwanson]

haha - thank you =)

[@amyspeers8012]

My husband and I will be in Bordeaux for his birthday this summer-6 days of drinking wine!! Let me know if you want to come to Rennes!

[@JaySwanson]

Sounds like a solid birthday!🍷

[@obsessedintooblivion]

I LOVE BORDEAUX I did a semester there for an exchange programme. Eat cannelés, Check out saint Michael area and Darwin ecosystem, and saint Emilion is a must!!

[@avid580]

I’m headed to Carcassone in June! Hope to see you there.

[@JaySwanson]

Odds aren't good haha

[@DavidCAdams]

Carcassonne is amazing. Have a fun trip!

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks!😊

[@RoxanneM-]

Yay! That’s where my family comes from! Jay..., a beer in Bordeaux? 🤦🏻‍♀️ Enjoy! 🍷🍓

[@JaySwanson]

They're local Bordeaux beers 👍

[@MegaTod2]

Looking forward to seeing Bordeaux through your eyes Jay - Never been there myself so its going to be an education.

[@JaySwanson]

Hopefully a sufficient one for how quick it's going to be!

[@kathykallas3176]

Dumplings, yum! Those backpack compromises. Wine!!!!!!!!

[@JaySwanson]

=)

[@Paul_C]

Just suggestion for a destination, Tallinn, Estonia. Been there once and that was before the wall came down. And even though it was 'somewhat restricted' it was a beautiful city. Today it is said to be great. FYI, Tallinn got its city rights in 1248 I think, a mere 15 years after my home town got hers.

[@JaySwanson]

I was going to try and make it when I visited Helsinki but couldn't swing it. Definitely want to make the journey someday.

[@ZaraAltair]

Wow! Thank you!!!!

[@JaySwanson]

Glad you saw this one!😂

[@ZaraAltairActationNow]

@@JaySwanson I watch almost every day. :) Bienvenue a Bordeaux.

[@KarinLynnBates]

The Casey Neistat photobomb made me laugh! I didn’t travel much my four years in Paris because I was poor. But I did go to Bordeaux and St Emilion and it was grand! Make sure you eat some cannelé while you’re there! Nom nom! 👍🏼✌🏼

[@JaySwanson]

If only it was a real photobomb 😂

[@KarinLynnBates]

Jay Swanson True!

[@WonderfulWorldOfWendy]

Hi Jay! The hubs and I have a trip planned in 2020 for Paris & Bordeaux and haven't been to either. Was that the high speed train that you took? That is what we are looking into. Any tips would be most excellent. I of course will be vlogging our adventures.. but in the meantime.. just here in the US. Wendy :)

[@JaySwanson]

It was and it was great!🥂

[@robcol125]

Oh Bordeaux is so nice! Eat lots of canalés and a good entrecote with red wine and you're set! I would say bike around the city, go explore the 2 sides of the city, they have very different vibes and the bridges are impressive. If you like good graffiti and cool art Darwin ecosystem site is the place for you.

[@JaySwanson]

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[@alinedispot877]

Bordeaux is beautiful but Carcassonne is crazy beautiful. I hope you'll have nice weather.

[@alinedispot877]

And as you like street art, I would recommend to enter/get out of the city by la porte de l'Aude. And the view on the fortification is the best from the Pont Vieux.

[@JaySwanson]

I'm surprised how little street art there is here!

[@kateversole]

Hi Jay. I hope you don’t find me too impertinent, but I have a tiny request. Well, from my perspective, tiny 😬. You do a great deal of moving from one neighborhood to another. I’m planning on moving part time to Paris in 2020. Some of the areas you’re in are more beautiful and convenient than others. Would it be possible for you to state which arrondissement you’re in each day in your vlog? It would give me a better idea of where I might to settle.

[@JaySwanson]

No sorry, but I'm sure you'll figure it out quickly! If you want my rundown on the arrondissements, I wrote about it (along with my recommendations of where to stay) in my guide bit.ly/ParisVloggersGuide

[@Januarymay1127]

Nice video Jay and cool to hear you speaking French.

[@JaySwanson]

😊

[@paulhowlett8151]

I look forward to seeing some video of Bordeaux. I have not been to Bordeaux but I have read that it has the "essence" or "feel" of Paris without the prices of Paris?? Maybe I am wrong?

[@JaySwanson]

It's very lively but feels very different to me so far

[@MartinOcando]

What is the make/model of your backpack? The one it broke? Kind of late, really, being less than a week away from my trip, but I'll see what I can do.

[@JaySwanson]

I appreciate it! But I think it's time to upgrade. The first one I had was great but then they made "upgrades" to the newer model and it broke almost immediately. This zipper issue was only a matter of time 😶

[@MartinOcando]

@@JaySwanson Is there any specific model that you have in mind? BTW, check Chase Reeves bag reviews. Great stuff: kzbin.info/door/madtJlpo-e2wnBOEgLvj1A

[@aaaalyaaaa]

I'm soooo glad Sonja chose mine advice as top 5 !!! yaaaayy. and she pronounced my name right. BONUS )))

[@JaySwanson]

Definitely a bonus haha

[@Tropper73]

You should definetevely go to other tourist sites in France... Mont Saint Michel? Nice?

[@JaySwanson]

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[@Paul_C]

@Pedro, were to visit Mont Saint Michel, Honfleur is about 200km away if you take the tourists route. Rather a nice drive 😎

[@martahawk4704]

What’s the best way to get to Bordeaux from the 12 arrondismont in Paris?

[@JaySwanson]

The only Paris station that serves Bordeaux is Montparnasse, so you'll want to book Montparnasse -> Bordeaux St Jean. The 12e is HUGE so there are a number of ways to get to Montparnasse; I'd recommend using CityMapper to find the best route from where you're staying to the station!

[@tadbeth]

Either I've watched too many vlogs or I've heard someone else complaining about the issues with this backpack and the odd placement of the computer pocket. Hopefully their marketing people see this somehow 😂

[@JaySwanson]

They have updated versions that are much better designed, I just got in before the redesign apparently =/ Bought it a long time ago when I really wasn't clued into the details like this

[@susierogers1573]

CAMERA PROBLEM - RANDOM STOP RECORDING PROBLEM. With out getting too technical with the why this is happening, you "may" find that Re-formatting your Memory Card will fix this random “stop recording” problem. Again, this is a "maybe" fix?? NOTE: be sure to remove anything you want to keep from the Memory Card, before you Format the Card (formatting will erases everything on the Memory Card)… also be sure to format the card "in the camera" (that is important). A slow Memory Card can also be an issue.

[@JaySwanson]

I format my card every 1-3 days, unfortunately it's not the solution I need ☹️

[@susierogers1573]

What Memory Card (brand and size) are you using?? @@JaySwanson

[@JaySwanson]

I have a Delkin Devices Black 64GB card at UHS-1

[@m3ganmcguir3]

Your bag is the opposite of a Tardis! #nerdycomment

[@JaySwanson]

Fact

[@kingauggla24]

Jay you must go to st Emilion! And cite du vin, I’ve visited Bordeaux last week, so nice! Thinking of moving there soon from Prague 😂❤️ because the 🍷🥰🙃

[@JaySwanson]

🍷🍷🍷

[@MartinAhlman]

I need to go to Bordeaux...

[@JaySwanson]

Don't we all?😊

[@javanutz1]

Carcassonne is awesome!!!

[@JaySwanson]

I know I'm impressed haha

[@julianroemer3776]

Dude just discovered you on YT. Do you live in the 16th? I lived in Rue Decamps for two semesters two years ago. I think that's really close to you based on the videos Ive seen.

[@JaySwanson]

I'm glad you found me! Thanks for watching 😊 I don't talk about where I live but I'm lucky to live where I do nonetheless!

[@julianroemer3776]

@@JaySwanson fair enough. Keep up the good work

[@KinkajusRevenge]

Are there invaders in Lyon or Toulouse? Never mind. Answered my own question. There are! I'll make sure to grab some when I go there.

[@JaySwanson]

If only I were in invader country 😂

[@kimberlysoltero599]

What exactly is space invader hunting?

[@JaySwanson]

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[@chrissycollett3679]

You need to do a foodie blog post:)

[@JaySwanson]

=)

[@terriberryhill8202]

If you would have looked over your right shoulder someone had a beer!😂

[@JaySwanson]

There were some good local brews to try =)

[@kerrin-gaihofstrand4313]

How beautiful.....oh take me back please....See you tomorrow xx Kerrin and Leia xx

[@JaySwanson]

À demain !

[@ntpryce]

Both Renna (?) and Bordeaux look gorgeous.

[@dixierosestudios]

What was that thing you said in your intro? A _____ or a cigarette?

[@JaySwanson]

Coca = Coca-Cola

[@Claudi771]

Re: Cat and Mouse book, I believe God’s saying you should get a RESCUE CAT (at some point). 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😸😸😸😸😸. Tons of cats in Europe need homes 🏠 TRULY!

[@JaySwanson]

🐈

[@franziagirl]

well... pretty lady and wine who could ask for anything more?? Be happy :P

[@mousecrazy1955]

How about that amazing music! Don't be a Judy.

[@JaySwanson]

😂

[@cherylstone7256]

中国食物是很好吃🤗

[@jb789j]

She’s cute:) good luck

[@jonpetter8921]

There s lot of places (cities like Bordeaux, Lyon......, small villages, towns) that are fresher more beautiful than Paris in France. Paris is a little bit overated lol

[@rubendebbaudt8762]

Now i'm first 😋

[@rubendebbaudt8762]

I hope 😅

[@JaySwanson]

Made it! 🥇