Jay Swanson in Paris

Hey there! I’m Jay Swanson, a video creator and writer dedicated to helping you have the best time in Paris, my chosen city. I love this city, and I’m committed to helping you love it just as much.

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Jay Swanson in Paris with his dog Cooper, a Boston Terrier, drinking coffee outside The Coffee

Looking for my guide to Paris, Paris in my Pocket? You’ve come to the right place! It’s easy to use and organized by arrondissement. Buy it here to have a better time in Paris:

Jay Swanson sitting at a French bistro with his friend, Jennica

YouTube, Podcasts, & Books

I’ve been writing books and taking photos for over a decade, but it was daily vlogging in 2016 that put my video production into overdrive. My life took some dramatic turns that year, particularly when I moved back to Paris in 2017 with no job on a visa no one had ever heard of.

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