What it’s like Living in Richmond, Virginia

[@LaurenZRay]

What video should I do next?😍💚👇

[@musicbyLUKAS]

Whatever you choose, I'm hyped for it.

[@LaurenZRay]

@@musicbyLUKAS thanks for being my hype man 😝

[@olddominion96]

Architecture tour! The Jefferson, the Cathedral, Main Street Station, neighborhoods, hidden gems, etc.!

[@LaurenZRay]

@@olddominion96 love these ideas!!

[@LaurenZRay]

@@olddominion96 thank you 💚💚

[@jansleyreal]

Been living in RVA the past few years, and I absolutely love it! So cool to see a local KZbinr who talks about it!

[@LaurenZRay]

Yes!! It has been the best year so far for us! Thank you for the kind words! Happy 804 Day! 😜

[@jessbordeaux9845]

I just recently moved from the fan in Richmond. We spent our 30's & 40's 5 mins from a number of great happy hours, in a house with a view of the beautiful old Sauers sign. Such lovely area. This has been missing ❤ thank you!!

[@LaurenZRay]

@@jessbordeaux9845 that just sounds magical!! 😍✨

Hi, I'd so happy to find you guys. Me and my partner are about to move to Richmond soon from London, England. Your videos are amazing and pretty informative. Now I have no doubt about moving there and see it with my own eyes :) Thank you for sharing this with us and keep it up. And it would be nice to bump into you when I will walking around the city :)

[@LaurenZRay]

Hey! So nice to meet you. I am sure we will bump into each other! Richmond can be quite small at times. I love that you are moving from the first "Richmond" to the new one haha. We love London and also lived there for a time. DM me on Instagram @laurenzray if any questions. ☺💚

[@VJ_The-Rockstar.]

Its being pleasure watching and I appreciate your work. Im planning to visit Richmond in March, how do you find Richmond in March is it a good time to visit? And in last nice hair cut☺️

[@LaurenZRay]

@@VJ_The-Rockstar. thank you! And yes, March can be cold but the spring flowers are amazing! Watch my spring video to see what it is like in March here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHyVpJ2piZaqfassi=WqEzexBlmaPe0Iz5

[@VJ_The-Rockstar.]

@@LaurenZRay Thanks Lauren to reply, Actually im coming as a tourist so can you help me that where i can find a good stay so that everything will be connected to me? And By any chance we can connect on Instagram? So can can gain more knowledge and information from you about Richmond

[@LaurenZRay]

@@VJ_The-Rockstar. my Instagram is here: instagram.com/laurenzray/

[@MSW96]

I grew up and currently live in NoVA but went to VCU and lived in Richmond for 5 years. I cannot wait to go back (and with a car this time haha) within the next 2 or so years!

[@LaurenZRay]

@@MSW96 that’s so cool!!

[@derekchamberlin4117]

Take a drink every time she says ‘it’s a vibe’ 😅

[@LaurenZRay]

I need this as my catchphrase 😂😂

[@electricalautomation5320]

Can you please tell me how much rent of two bes two baths.

[@talleman1]

I have lived in Richmond for 10 year and it get to be same old same old. Not that it is a bad city or not fun but not allot of variety and no beach near.

[@davetech1269]

What region of RVA ya from? :) might run into you sometime haha

[@eashanahluwalia9599]

I was born and raised in Fairfax County and lived in Tennessee and Texas for a few years, my knowledge of Richmond is based off US history. Would Richmond be a bad place to live for an Indian American?

[@LaurenZRay]

@@eashanahluwalia9599 The history of Richmond is lengthy and sometimes very dark BUT those days are behind us, and it’s becoming a very welcoming city of all types of people. There are always still ways to go with everything but you’ll find the people (especially young people) within the city accepting and very unique. One of the reasons I wanted to live there is because I’m a weird person and I felt I fit in in Richmond. The people who tend to gravitate towards Richmond are artists, creatives, progressives and people who want change. This of course is just my opinion and I’m a white woman with limited perspective on certain things, but I think you’d like it!

[@lindseybooth1393]

Thank god they cleaned up that park for us to enjoy now ❤❤❤ thanks for sharing the RVA love !

[@LaurenZRay]

@@lindseybooth1393 of course!! 💚💚

[@lindseybooth1393]

@@LaurenZRay currently watching every one of your videos lol

[@LaurenZRay]

@@lindseybooth1393 the binge begins!! Haha. Love this. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for videos afterwards! 😊

[@rachelrearick7173]

I'm moving to Richmond next week and your videos have helped me narrow down my decision to move there! Thanks for your content!

[@LaurenZRay]

It’s a great time to be here! Tons of events happening right now & the weather is great! Thank you for the kind words 💚💚

[@cookinwitp0ppin331]

We neee an update on your move 😊 how do you like Richmond so far?

[@handel781]

We Love Virginia from Iran 🇮🇷❤️🇺🇸

[@davetech1269]

Richmond here, right back at you! :) thanks for the live

[@joannievideos8305]

Just arrived last night to Richmond from San Francisco! Your videos have helped me navigate my move! Thank you for your RVA info!

[@LaurenZRay]

Yay! Welcome!! Today’s a beautiful day too 😍💚

[@davetech1269]

Welcome to East California :P jk. Glad to have ya

[@yu0yu]

just came across this video looking up richmond but i just wanted to say the way that you film and edit your videos is amazing, very much like a TV show

[@LaurenZRay]

Thank you so much! 💚💚 I’m hoping they come off that way, like you can see a glimpse into my life in Richmond.

[@heiomybeltran-negron7571]

I’m moving to Richmond from San Antonio and your videos have helped me so much! Thanks for the awesome content

[@LaurenZRay]

So glad it’s been helpful! Let me know what other videos you’d be interested in as well. 💚

[@cauthoncrazy]

I moved from Austin to MD last year (I grew up here). Shop at HEB as much as you can before you leave!!

[@internetstrangerperson]

Have you made the move yet? What do you think?

[@corvusheller328]

My 2 favorite places are Chesterfield, Virginia and Chocowinity, NC

[@Hokieashley]

River city wood fire was the first pizza I loved as a vegan!

[@LaurenZRay]

It’s soooo good! It’s that cashew cheese, right?! 😍

[@inmytravelstoday]

You have no idea how much Richmond has changed and believe me, it's changed for the better. As long as the new folk come here and really want to add value and love Richmond the way we've been doing for years, it will continue to be an exciting place. We bought a home downtown and it's really the only place right now that is so exciting to live. I see that you went to Common House, a lovely addition to the neighborhood but remember, it's the PEOPLE that make the city.

[@LaurenZRay]

@@inmytravelstoday thanks for sharing this with me!! 💚💚

[@inmytravelstoday]

@@LaurenZRay You're so welcome

[@Lee-p7g7n]

nice content it helps me to be more familiar with my bf's hometown

[@LaurenZRay]

Thank you so much for the kind words! 💚

[@Lee-p7g7n]

@@LaurenZRay welcome madam

[@karinaberg3697]

Nothing about Richmond. All about her and her friends.😂

[@LaurenZRay]

Yes! This channel is about my life in Richmond. So I’m showing what it’s like for me to live in Richmond! ☺️💚

[@musicbyLUKAS]

Richmond just keeps getting better. Also, loved your edits with the outfit changes... So cool. 🎉

[@LaurenZRay]

haha thanks! Can't wait for more adventures!!

[@karimadel6817]

Is it safe in richmond?

[@LaurenZRay]

Safety can be subjective but personally I have felt safe living here. It also depends where you live, travel to & what time etc. My neighbors and some of my friends are from here and say living here for them has felt safe, especially now.

[@davetech1269]

Definitely safer than it was several decades back. It is a metropolitan area and everything that goes with that, including some gang activity at night in the shadier parts. That said, there's a wonderful sense of community here and people are typically very friendly

[@derekchamberlin4117]

I feel like this is just telling us about all the spots that local Richmonders already know. Her book is basically just selling us our own culture.

[@LaurenZRay]

I just moved here so experiencing a lot that I’m sure locals def know about. Just sharing my experience on here. 💚

[@greymarket6834]

for people who are from here it's an open air prison or maybe that is just belle isle......

[@sarahschenk2428]

I have lived in Richmond all my life and I didn’t know about some of these. Thanks for the highlights!

[@iheartvegetables]

Love it!

[@LaurenZRay]

Thanks Liz!! 💚💚

[@davidesomal-nk2pg]

You are a very beautiful 😍 and interesting human being ❤

[@Alphyyo08]

vcu is so overrated but i feel like not many students explore outside of it.

[@davetech1269]

RVA is best Richmond. Sorry I don't make the rules

[@zairehaylock4974]

I wanna come to Richmond to meet you in person.

[@MoLife00]

Just followed you two seconds ago lol

[@LaurenZRay]

Yessss! Welcome!! 😍💚💚

[@-Archer]

1st 🔥

[@LaurenZRay]

YAY!!

[@-Archer]

Bring back the pink hair!!!!!

[@LaurenZRay]

Haha good times 😜