The Hunt For My Favorite Author's Signature
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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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Patron Producer: Chuck Adams
Edited by: The Train Conductor
Music by: Storyblocks
What a gorgeous little town. The train trip was so enjoyable to watch. French trains put North American trains to shame. I wish we could get high speed rail in Canada but the country is just too big and it would probably cost a fortune to build a high speed system here. Such a shame. Cooper is such a sweet dog. He was so cute drinking from the hose. Enjoy your trip.
I wish high speed rail would get to North America too
That view across the habour to the castle was just gorgeous! What a picturesque town !
It's gorgeous
The view from the ferris wheel is fantastic too.
You really have that travelling with Cooper system down!! He's such a good boy! ☺️
He's the best
I’m with Cooper: oh boy…trains, trains, trains! Love ‘em!!! 🛤️🚂🛤️
He's a travelin boi
Enfin du soleil et de la chaleur ... je vis dans un département limitrophe de La Rochelle et il fait 22°C avec un soleil magnifique aujourd'hui. Cooper a pu prendre son repas sur le port, c'est la classe !!
Il fait tres beau aujourd'hui =D
Love French trains 🎉 clean, quick and on time! 😊
They're great
One thing about train travel in Europe though, I was recently traveling on a train in Spain and they did have you go through airport style security in Madrid (and there was a line) so just do your research as rules vary by country.
Absolutely, depends on the country, I'm just focusing on France... for now!
That is so neat, how wonderful to have someone traveled just to meet you - Neil Gaiman was comforting and author who was embarrassed only two people came to her signing - he said he had one for Gods and Omens and no one came so she had 2 up on him! - to have a friend actually read and enjoy my work - humbling. Cooper has such a great life - little back pack pup everywhere!
Cooper's definitely on his best life =D
Your shots and editing…love
Thank you 🙏
When we were learning French at school (I’m in England)
Every conversation seemed to happen in La Rochelle! It seemed like this magical place where all French people are.
So finally we get to see it!!
Such a fun vlog
Thank you! And happy to bring you into the magical Rochelle =D
Ah, yes, I was watching struggling not to think about Claude Leclochard and Christophe Lambert. Unlike the dinginess of my school classrooms and a 10 year old textbook, real La Rochelle looks fantastic!
Great video, La Rochelle looks lovely! what a nice trip for you and Cooper.
It was!
I love the excitement of discovering new places! It reminds me of my trip pre covid, we did Paris for a few day, then mont st michel, then Laval and back to Paris 😀 the AVE trains are amazing xx
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La Rochelle is so awesome. I was there.a few years ago for Bastille
Great spot for some fireworks!
Fantastic story and cinematography
Glad you liked it!
What a great little adventure. Props to the Wazzu ball cap!
Keeping it real haha
Thank you Jay for all your daily videos. Can't travel right now due to broken leg, appreciate traveling along in your videos🐦🐦🐦
Happy I can bring you along!
The quay # only appears 20min before departure. And sometimes yeah, you have a good 5 minutes to walk to get to your car.
Looking forward to seeing Natasha again.😎
You and me both!
I love these travel vlogs inside France - Next time I visit I'm going to La Rochelle to have a baguette where Cooper ate his lunch!
Not a bad spot to do it =D
I studied abroad here. Particularly love La Rochelle and the west coast
It's definitely beautiful
Those shots where you leave your camera on the ground and board the metro make me so nervous! I keep expecting someone to take your camera… but of course… I’d never see that shot… but still. 😳😳😳😳😳
Could make for one interesting shot indeed 😆
Jay, it's so nice to see you so happy! La Rochelle looks lovely and Cooper is a great traveler. Enjoy yourself!
Cooper really is the best
I had a trip to La Rochelle planned in the spring of 2020 with all the tickets and reservations booked, but then the whole world closed down. I have yet to get there, but you gave me a glimpse.
It's been nice. I think I'm getting a wildly different experience than a month from now
SNCF is thinking of ending the direct line between Paris and La Rochelle. Not enough profits. It would be replaced by a bus between Niort and La Rochelle. So enjoy this direct train while it lasts.
Will do!
@@JaySwanson And do stop in Niort. The town has an old donjon with a great view.
Love the TGV scenes being a huge train fan and also nice uplifting music in this video!!! La Rochelle looks amazing...
Glad you enjoyed it
Love the video. And the music was great! Made me ready for adventure. 😊
Thanks!
I once flew to another state to hear one of my favorite authors speak. There was a wine and cheese event afterwards as well with a meet-and-greet opportunity. There was something about the intentionality of the trip that made it so meaningful to me. Like, who does this?😅
It's really cool when you can put some extra effort in like that
What an amazing juggling act, luggage, Cooper and coffee, while trying to catch the train!!
We made it! haha
We eventually need a review video comparison of the different Paris dinner cruise operators.
2:39 I LOVE RELAY
I do hope we get a castle tour!
I need to ask!
I'm adding this to my todo in October...
It's been really nice and quiet
Hey Jay, I noticed you put both the leash and your jacket in the overhead shelf… did you forget your jacket on the train? Hopefully not. I hope you have a great time and I can’t wait to see more of this town.
Thankfully the jacket was in my bag =)
While you were explaining Europe's train rules I wondered where your audience comes from. I am from Cologne, Germany, so I know the train system. But I guess many of your followers don't. Could you make poll or something, please? I would like to know. Don't you? 😊
It's like 60% American so, gotta give some hints along the way haha
@@JaySwanson Thank you :)
Trains in Europe are a dream, like you said. It just feels less of a hassle.
Next time take the train to Bordeaux… 😏
😂
I missed a train so the anxiety I had when you said “Plenty of time.” 😵💫
I am going to Paris on Monday (as long as it doesn’t rain). Only two days. Have plans🎉. I decided to go to the country next trip. Where would you suggest? I dont have cool friends in France like you. ✈️ 🌴🌴Aloha
Lyon or Aix en Provence make for direct and easy trips that will make for big landscape changes
Cooper is the perfect city dog.
He's got it down
How can you be sceptical about banana and chocolate chip? It’s a winning combo.
Are you going to fort Boyard??
Looks like it might not happen on this trip
❤❤❤
=D
2:59 It’s on the Boycott List
Are going to see Natasha ?
The mysteries of the trip ;D
Sadly, I’ve never gotten a favourite author’s signature. I did have a chance with Madhur Jaffrey but sadly, my pragmatism prevailed.
Travel Show Title: Jay-ailleurs
? So, who is the author?
Peek of the book in there for ya 📚
Merci'@@JaySwanson
Or…walk through the train…😂
Yeah, I hopped on one car early to keep from missing it ha
Don’t loose Cooper in you journey 😬🙄😲😱
Your
To be continued.......
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