Don't Drive In Paris - Ride
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My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa. Paris (yes the one in France) has been my home for years now and I have every intention of staying here for as long as they'll have me. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlogged daily for 3+ years, and love pizza a little too much. Now I make videos about visiting Paris, traveling in Europe, and try to share what I've learned along the way. I hope you enjoyed what you found.
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@DavidS5118 4 ай бұрын
"whisked away by by some beauty on a vespa"... so funny and yes sign me up. I did take one of the Citroen tours many years ago. It was fun but no springs in the seats so the back end was a bit sore afterwards.
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
That would definitely wear on you after a couple of turns haha
@PokhrajRoy. 4 ай бұрын
We’re all going to be rooting for Paul in the marathon 👏🏽
@margaretmold63 4 ай бұрын
Oh my word, I need to return to Paris with my granddaughter, so much fun and what views!😊
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
It's a great way to visit the city with the whole fam =D
@PokhrajRoy. 4 ай бұрын
Ok but Jay cosplaying as Daft Punk is fierce 🔥
@daphnedevi 4 ай бұрын
I remember looking into those moto tours, I’m sure it’s a blast! But for moi, at the price I wanted to be in command. 🤠🏍️ We alternatively went on an e-bike tour to Versailles with Inaeri, which was phenomenal and our favorite experience when visiting Paris last April… this ‘favorite’ sentiment being a refrain in many reviews. (The bicycle tour to and around Versailles was a perfect counterbalance to the madness of being crushed going inside the Palace, and made the travel there a pleasure vs a chore.)
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
Bicycle tours are soooooo much better than hoofing it
@jackie8357 4 ай бұрын
That looks like so much fun! I would never have the guts to ride a motorcycle myself
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
This is a great gateway drug ;D
@amourflower9893 4 ай бұрын
wow how much fun, I cant wait to return to Paris I want to do the side ride, merci
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
It's sooooo fun
@zenjii1 4 ай бұрын
That bike ride seems like a lot of fun!!!
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
It's a blast
@auntiemjo 4 ай бұрын
OMG That was SO much fun. I've heard of this tour, but have not booked it yet. It's a Rain or Shine booking! It may be a wee bit cool this December. Gotta do it!!!!!!!
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
It's a really fun romp around town 🏍️
@victorzuniga6745 4 ай бұрын
Such a fun video! Now I want to definitely go on a sidecar tour through Paris. Good times! And best of luck to Paul on his marathon. 👍
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
You should!
@PokhrajRoy. 4 ай бұрын
Omg the whole bike tour was such fun ❤
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
We had a blast
@thistlenstar 4 ай бұрын
A few years back we were talking with a cab driver as we rounded the rond point at the Arc de Triomphe, and of course, the subject of traffic came up. At one point he observed, "Oh yes, I hit three motorcyclists a year." His English was excellent, but somehow it seemed that the sentence hadn't come out quite right, or at least, I hoped so.
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
haha, maybe they hit him
@leahguevara7658 4 ай бұрын
First time is saw this bike tour from all of my research! Love it Jay I won't be able to fit in the side car though😅
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
You might be surprised! Matt's 6'4" and fit great. He's even had professional rugby players who weighed enough to bend the metal step on the side car😂
@leahguevara7658 4 ай бұрын
@@JaySwanson 🤔😀
@andyshacks7812 4 ай бұрын
That looks like so much fun- my partner would be scared s***less lol.
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
Sounds like a double good time then 😆
@PokhrajRoy. 4 ай бұрын
3:49 PAULY POO has entered the chat. Such fun! 👏🏽
@ecaldwell9 4 ай бұрын
Now this was a fun video Jay. Thx U for sharing this w/ us.
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it
@charlesblack1086 4 ай бұрын
Love this one. So glad you're vlogging each day.
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
Happy to hear it! Thanks =D
@mlomarechal6877 4 ай бұрын
Rouler en side-car sur les pavés de Paris c'est hard .... Quelle joyeuse bande de potes !! superbe équipe Txango Tours.
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
On a passé un tres beau moment ensemble, c'est clair =D
@user-rn6xk3cx4v 4 ай бұрын
Another great video! My son & I did this last year and had a blast! Thanks for bringing back great memories!!
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@weekendwarrior4790 4 ай бұрын
Yes, yes, yes!! We are looking into this NOW🎉 The family and I will only be in Paris for two days in late May. Space Invaders, coffee, food and now side cares. 😅
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
The side car ride can even double as a little Invader hunting =D
@weekendwarrior4790 4 ай бұрын
@@JaySwanson Two full days all based off of your channel!!! 🙏🏽👊🏽
@cathywaters6233 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the idea! This looks like a lot of fun! I'm traveling to Paris this year during shoulder season-and just went to the website to book. Thanks!
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
Awesome! It's going to be a fun time for sure
@FRanceSource 4 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@rob7819 4 ай бұрын
Super cool video Jay..Unrelated to this vid but have you ever covered Bercy Market in any of your vids?I spent a lot of time in Paris and thought it was a cool place.
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
It's been in a few wayyyy back - I haven't been in a while
@ericispublius 4 ай бұрын
Riding through Paris in a side-car in front of the Arc de Triomphe sounds awesome!! PS - You've also inspired to shoot, edit, & post more video!! I'm taking some inspiration
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
I'm happy I could inspire a bit! And for sure, it's such a fun way to get around the city
@PokhrajRoy. 4 ай бұрын
Yes to Paris Motorcycle Gang. Waiting for the jacket designs.
@conniemeulemans3461 4 ай бұрын
Fun!!
@PokhrajRoy. 4 ай бұрын
3:00 LOVE THE SIDECAR BIKES
@PokhrajRoy. 4 ай бұрын
3:40 OOKING SUPER CUTE
@PokhrajRoy. 4 ай бұрын
I’d think bike riding in Freetown would prepare you for every situation.
@OWB-ml2ux 4 ай бұрын
I could not love this any more!! (Togo is my next destination...hehe). My first experience riding a moped was Rarotonga, about 18 years ago. I had to sit my licence twice though, because I ended up losing the policeman who was taking us for our test. 🤣 I love the moped life. (Not where I currently live though). 😉
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
Losing the test proctor has to be high on the list of best reasons to fail though haha.
@OWB-ml2ux 4 ай бұрын
@@JaySwanson We were on 'island time' so everything was relaxed and chill...trust me. 😆
@NortherlyK 4 ай бұрын
Wait, is one of those guys Jean Paul? I'm pretty sure that's the same guy from the Travel Man video, with Richard Ayoade.
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
That would be an amazing cameo
@grantedaccess9939 4 ай бұрын
So cool! 😊 Is this activity available on May 1, Labor Day ? Any recommendations on what to do in Paris on Labor Day ? I read majority of attractions are closed on that day.
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
A lot of places will be closed, but I wager the tours will be running!
@curtmichael7589 4 ай бұрын
you’d think he got enough exercise retrieving the camera
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
It could be its own extreme sport
@carolbrenner3121 4 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
🎩🎩 🏍️
@christopherwiseman1287 4 ай бұрын
That was so much fun to watch. Great energy!
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! We had a great time out
@lizriveragoldstein3421 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for posting - I really want to ride with my husband. I didn't know the name of the ride company. I have a photo of my grandparents riding a motorcycle with grandma in the sidecar when they were young. I would like to recreate that photo!
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
That would be amazing, what a good idea! You can find a link to the company in the description of the video - I hope you do it!
@rc9272 4 ай бұрын
👍😎
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
😎🚀
@lilly6766 4 ай бұрын
Is it the same guys who took us to versaille? No female drivers?
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
It is, and not yet
@kueller917 4 ай бұрын
Surprise Paul Taylor.
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
He's always a surprise of one sort or another
@kueller917 4 ай бұрын
@@JaySwanson Indeed I got to chat with him once. Which is always a fun thought now of how the english-speaking immigrants to Paris are probably all only a few degrees of separation apart from everyone else.
@PokhrajRoy. 4 ай бұрын
Excuse me but Vespa is for Italy. In Paris, I’ll manage with a cycle.
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
Do love a good bike about
@ADAtrips 4 ай бұрын
Fun Fun… If the weather is reasonable, right 🎟️ 🌴🌴Aloha
@JaySwanson 4 ай бұрын
That helps - but even a little rain won't ruin it =D