I went on a bookish trip to Paris

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@RubyGranger8 13 днів тому

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@aidibachir6085 11 днів тому

Hello, please learn about Islam and read the Holy Quran. Thank you

@biancaellob 14 днів тому

Sometimes I watch ruby’s videos and realize how little I expand my mind. I feel like I absorb and try to but my goodness, ruby is just beyond any of my comprehension. It’s… inspiring. What a lovely Paris vlog 🤍🥹

@RubyGranger8 14 днів тому

I think the key is maybe curiosity. Always start with questions - what do you find interesting? What do you want to see and understand? Anything that comes from that can only be positive :)

@jeannelynskey6946 14 днів тому

A perfect vacation. Bookstores, museums, and beautiful churches.

@RubyGranger8 14 днів тому

There is nothing better!

@ColonelKurtz69 13 днів тому

@@RubyGranger8 you lost your V plates yet?

@anneamelineau759 14 днів тому

I'm French and living in Paris and I absolutely love your perspective on the city, us Parisians often forget how lucky we are to live in it especially regarding the culture

@Sophie-up4mm 6 днів тому

I think that sadly, when you don't have the luck to live in the pretty Paris districts, it's difficult to appreciate it daily. Because let's be honest, a specific part of Paris is artistic, beautiful, enjoyable, and the rest is just depressive and unsafe.

@GoldfinchRobin 14 днів тому

My boyfriend and I hope to go to Paris one day. That hotel looks so lovely and the area, we both love books and are not ones for going out too late either. Its nice to see a travel video that does not contain night scenes of drinking and loudness. It is nice to see an alternative holiday, reading books and taking in the atmosphere and drinking tea. There are many of us who like a quieter life, and seeing cultural things like art and book shops etc, and it is good that you as a creator are showing this to people. It used to be that often we all thought we had to follow the crowd, but even some of that crowd did not want to go out clubbing. Thank you for showing us a beautiful Paris.

@RubyGranger8 14 днів тому

Oh this is truly SO lovely to read and exactly why I like to share these travel videos! I hope that you and your boyfriend are able to go to Paris soon, and that maybe you can visit some of the places I mentioned (especially the bookshops!)x

@lindseywatkeys 14 днів тому

I also loved your experiences in Paris Ruby. I loved the bookshops and the wonderful art galleries and the stopping for coffee along the way. I agree that this cultural couple of days is far better than clubbing or parties. Our idea of a good evening is starting a wonderful new book and reflecting on what we have seen during a cultural day. One of your best videos Ruby. I absolutely loved it.

@suespiers9943 13 днів тому

I loved your video Ruby, its perfect, lots of bookshops, art and cafes of absorbing the Parisian atmosphere whilst you drink tiny cups of coffee. Perfect 🇨🇵 I learn so.much from your vlogs, thank you Ruby. Many blessings 🙌

@alodiah2422 7 днів тому

Exactly, I completely agree, couldn't have said it better myself. This is most definitely my preferred style of traveling.

@jennybrockartist 14 днів тому

"What better protection than a glass so fragile but also so beautiful that it becomes impossible to break" That is an exquisite line of poetry.

@RubyGranger8 14 днів тому

thank you so much! that means a lot x

@shayene555 10 днів тому

The white robe on a balcony in Paris is giving PARISSSS

@soumaiametaich5118 14 днів тому

I wish if I could have a friend like you with whom I can talk about books and literature, poems ... Thank you for the good vibes.

@RikkeGade 13 днів тому

Have you considered joining a book club? I'm sure you could meet like minded people at such an environment :)

@ElizabethElve 14 днів тому

This was delightful to watch - I went to Paris when I was 13 years old and have never forgotten the magical feeling, all these decades later. ❤ I wanted to run away from my school group and never go back to England! I remember the (to me) exotic breakfasts and the cafe au lait in the hotel, being moved to tears in Notre Dame, and the beautiful department store where I bought a little bottle of Anais Anais, a scent that always reminds me of Paris and I still wear frequently to this day. And those spring skies, so glorious. ❤ I never had the opportunity to get back there, but the memory lights up that part of my youth. I'm so glad you got to go again, thank you for the video, it's a joy to watch.

@AnneOfCottage 14 днів тому

I admit, I am shocked. In a good way of course. It's so inspiring to see a young lady being able to travel around the wold solo like this. Unfortunately I am only 16 and from a place where I can't see even walk in my town by myself. Hope u had a good trip and I look forward to seeing your video after my final state exam tomorrow.

@RikkeGade 13 днів тому

Where are you from?

@zaasaa_art 13 днів тому

This becomes one of my most favorite vlogs on your channel, visiting bookshops and museums is the best, thank you so much dear ruby! 🤍✨

@exablob75 13 днів тому

I was born and raised in Paris, and I have so many childhood memories at the Tuileries garden which you showed in the beginning. Every summer, there’s a fun fair there that my mum would take me to each year. And in the winter, she would take me to the Louvre mall nearly every weekend, where there was a Virgin Megastore, and I would read comics and play with the display game consoles whilst she would browse through books and classical music CDs. It feels so eerie to see one of your favourite and most watched creators wandering around the places you grew up with 😌

@gardenofedy 14 днів тому

I've had a really stressful uni-day and coming home to a 36 minute video from you just absolutely made my day! Thank you so much for sharing your solo-Paris-trip-experience

@RubyGranger8 14 днів тому

I’m sorry your day was stressful, but thank you for being here ❤ may tomorrow be brighter x

@gardenofedy 12 днів тому

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@snamorsixteen 14 днів тому

Your long videos are truly much appreciated! Thank you

@witchescauldron 12 днів тому

Thank you for bringing us along Ruby! I was feeling quite under-the-weather and now I feel much better! ♡♡

@SeerOfTime577 14 днів тому

How fitting that you posted a video in Paris the same day I began studying classical architecture in my art class this semester! It is quite surreal seeing photos of some of these buildings in my module and then seeing them come to life through your vlog! I am so glad you had such a lovely trip, Ruby! Thank you for recording it; your videos always bring me so much joy. ❤

@allisongracehall5457 14 днів тому

Your videos are a comfort, Ruby! Coming from someone laid off from work and having been on the job hunt since January here in the USA, I love to escape for a bit through your content. Thanks for taking us along!

@shanawilson1178 14 днів тому

When you go on a trip you really take us along with you!! This was lovely!!

@lizprice3948 11 днів тому

Lovely to see Paris again and from a different perspective. You certainly make the most of your travels and give yourself time to reflect.

@captnkyras.571 13 днів тому

Your bookish vlogs are my absolute favorite travel vlogs in the world. I can not describe how happy they make me. I have the same way of traveling and it reminds me so much of the trips I did myself while at the same time presenting new places I have never seen before. About the stamp in the book: I view my books as something personal that I add personality to by marking passages, writing a thought, keeping a ticket in as a bookmark and memory and so on. I think it makes them more valuable this way. Which made me absolutely approve of the decision to stamp a book at a place where I had a beautiful experience like you did. And on a last note: How absolutley fantastic were the Monet paintings?! I never new that they were so long. I could see the water move even through the screen which made me very excited :D I am looking forward to your next travel vlog and hope that you have a wonderful summer. Kyra

@emikochidori 14 днів тому

When I saw the title (I'm French), I clicked as fast as I could on the notification!! Can't wait to see what you did in Paris, I hope you had a wonderful stay Ruby! 💌

@larrymilliken288 14 днів тому

Dear Ruby, it was wonderful to accompany you to Paris. This was such an enjoyable video experience, thank you; I wish it were longer! I completely agree with you about the importance of quiet to take in a painting, sculpture, or other works of art; it does affect the way we appreciate the object. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a superb novel to read, especially in Paris, wow! To see the gargoyles, pillars, and stained glass of this magnificent structure, even from a distance, must be surreal and make the book come alive. Thanks for sharing your reflections, emotions, and impressions Paris gave you. I appreciate all the amazing places you took us to see. The best of everything this coming term in Oxford-I surely appreciate you.

@vidjournal 14 днів тому

Been watching your videos from the start, my have you grown. Loving your new concepts it feels like such a beautiful vibe! A breath of fresh air poetic, romantic ✨️

@elaineporter182 14 днів тому

Thank you for such a lovely video. I’m planning a trip to Paris next year and I appreciate your experiences. I’m also staying an extra week in London because I went last year and fell in love with it . I saw everyone reading actual books and there were so many bookstores! You’re very fortunate to live close to both cities

@dillonpark7262 14 днів тому

This was an outstanding video. I lived I Germany a few years and loved traveling throughout Europe. Rome and Paris were wonderful cities to visit but London was my very favorite by far. Thanks for such vivid memories.

@silvialogan9226 14 днів тому

There is so much to see in Paris with so many nice museums, beautiful churches including the Notre Dame Cathedral, and lovely bookstores. I went to Paris with my mother, sister, and grandmother in an organized group when I was a child in the late 1980s and it was a very pretty city.

@sprivaRRT 14 днів тому

What a wonderful trip and thank you for taking us along on a mini-vacay! I love the waterlilies, but my favorite Monet is San Giorgio Maggiore at Dusk which appears to change colours depending on the surrounding light.

@lingerlongerwithbooks 14 днів тому

Thank you for sharing your wonderful Parisian adventure! I can’t wait to revisit one day and explore more of these bookshops, especially Shakespeare and Co.

@JosieWalker-iq6dv 13 днів тому

Thank you for this, I have been really struggling with my mental health recently in the depths of depression and this video gave me a spark of how beautiful life and the world can be so thank you it was really wonderful seeing Paris and I would love to go someday xx

@suespiers9943 13 днів тому

May you heal, feel.supported, understood, accepted and may you see the light in.your life once more. I hear you. Healing thoughts and love 🙏💖🌟

@maneskinnnnn7190 13 днів тому

same x

@megreads9 13 днів тому

You are the most classic girl, visiting Paris will give you a lot of inspiration as you are a writer. I loved all these places that you went on, especially the literaire cafe.

@ka.draganova 13 днів тому

I adore the long videos! Thank you ❤

@samk6051 10 днів тому

Thank you so much for taking us along with you ❤️

@kimcartwright8111 14 днів тому

Thank you for sharing the magic. Your trip was unbelievable. I am so glad you had a wonderful time.

@j.chennn 11 днів тому

Ruby, Your traveling alone inspires me a lot as an introvert. Everytime I feel embarrassed hanging out on my own I always think of you, then I don't feel self-conscious anymore!

@deelirious 13 днів тому

I am always oscilating on my position regarding books as objects/books as text. It is very interesting listening someone who has more than opinions about it sharing her knowledge, thanks. Glad you enjoyed Paris.

@shayene555 10 днів тому

Also, this euphoric feeling I get while watching this vlog sends chills down my spine. I can only imagine actually visiting Paris in real life. Thank you for this video!

@SusanMihalic--Writer 11 днів тому

I enjoyed every minute of this. Thanks for taking us along!

@hananebouslahi1433 4 дні тому

Great trip Ruby, thank you for charing it with us. I feel that I went to Paris with you.

@hw4098 9 днів тому

I really enjoyed your bookish trip series. Your videos bring energy and inspiration to me.

@zeynepavcil6467 13 днів тому

I like listening to you, you explain so softly, like I am reading a book. Most of the time when I watch the other's videos, I just watch not listen to them, but yours is different. By the way; I also love Paris...

@DavidMussington 11 днів тому

Thanks for a literary and evocative capture of your trip to Paris. You see it with fresh eyes. I will try to visit some of the spots you discovered on my next visit. Fantastic video.

@threemusketeers4109 13 днів тому

One of my favorite videos of yours. The whole experience was lovely. Thank you so much for sharing, Ruby. 📝📔🖼️🕯️🕰️☕️🥐

@AlsoNotSophia 13 днів тому

As someone who’s been to Paris, I really love and appreciate your vlog! I wish I could see even more vlogs of Paris, but I feel like lots of people like to do more of the stereotypical tourist attractions and nothing that I personally enjoy. Your vlog makes me actually feel like I’m on a trip with a friend who shares the same interests as I do. :)

@hippychick1605 12 днів тому

This is one of my favourite vlogs I've watched on UKposts. Thank you for posting such lovely content

@melriddell 14 днів тому

I absolutely loved watching this, and your wonderful perspective on the things you saw. Beautiful!

@Yesica1993 14 днів тому

So many beautiful scenes/sights! Thank you for sharing it with us.

@lizprice3948 13 днів тому

The Sainte Chapelle is stunningly beautiful. A few years ago I was lucky enough to go there for a concert. It was amazing to sit there for 1 hour and listen to Vivaldi 4 Seasons and a few pieces of Handel.

@Anto_nella 11 днів тому

I have been in Paris many years ago and I remember that two things struck me: the sound of pianos and people reading everywhere. Lovely memories.

@aryastark7195 14 днів тому

0:28 I don't know if you're interested in learning French but, in case you are, station (gare) in French is pronounced more like 'car'. What you said, rhyming with 'hair' sounds a bit more like 'guerre', which means 'war' haha. Hope that helps if you're interested! 😊

@Cynthia-uf9ro 14 днів тому

There is an old joke about an American or British tourist in France who asks "Ou' est la gare?" (where is the station?) (pronouncing it as above). The Frenchman replies, "Monsieur, la guerre est finie!" (Sir, the war is over!)

@aryastark7195 14 днів тому

@Cynthia-uf9ro wait that's so funny 😂 I've never heard that, love it

@wiac3k 12 днів тому

France is like my favorite place on the entire earth, watching this vlog took me back to these places in Paris. I can't be more grateful, because I'm missing it every day.

@paperbackstacksss 5 днів тому

This video made me even more excited (didn't think that it was possible) for my own solo Paris trip this September! 🥰 Definitely taking notes on bookstores and museums you visited 📚

@mariademartinstauffer372 13 днів тому

Ruby, you lit up my own memories, when I was in Paris in 2019 together with my family. Paris is so magical ❤️ Your video woke up in me the desire to go once again to this amazing city. 😉

@karenallington2359 12 днів тому

Lovely vlog, thank you. I so admire that you shine a positive light on doing things solo 🤗 It helps dismantle the strongly held societal view that everyone needs a partner to do things with.

@alysiasmith2447 14 днів тому

Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip with us!

@annamusilli7322 14 днів тому

This was so fun for me to watch! live just outside Detroit and have seen the Nocturne many times at the Detroit Institute of Arts. It’s a beautiful museum, and painting, and I’m so lucky to have access to it!

@emmabarbot6964 13 днів тому

Merleau-Ponthy has written something about how museums and art galleries affect the way we perceive art, how they denature it, because the purpose of art isn't to be sacralised. He says that museum prevent us from actually enjoying and understanding art because they don't give us the time to reflect on it like we're supposed to...

@Lainlein 11 днів тому

Interesting take, but it entirely depends on the museum. I had my proper reflections in several (less famous) museums. I like to go to galeries or museums to cleanse my mind because I get really absorbed by art pieces, especially modern and contemporary art. The Louvre however is just too crowded to be properly enjoyed.

@kirstiev1072 13 днів тому

Looks amazing, i have been wanting to go to paris for years, so noe have some bookshops added to the list of things to see. Thanks Ruby 😊.

@kcx5817 14 днів тому

I wish i had your mindset and confidence! Great video

@msTyraphinefan 8 днів тому

Thank you. I got really inspired by this video. Loved all your writings you included, they were beautiful!✨

@sem7510 14 днів тому

I'm so inspired by you, Ruby. Thank you for the video. 🤍

@iri2be 13 днів тому

The view from your room is so beautiful.

@beckyivy 14 днів тому

Awesome feeling watching your videos. You inspired me to write a poetry book. Thank you Ruby. Few lines written for you... _______________________________ WITH GREEN EYES OF PEARLS SHE GLOWS AS RAIN FALLS SHE LIVES IN CASTLE OF LOVE DREAMS OF A LITERARY QUEEN. QUEEN SHE IS OF HER BOOKS THAT SHE READS ITS WHAT SHE SPEAKS . _________________________________ hope you like it Ruby😊

@PatriciaGarciaMolina 13 днів тому

I really enjoyed the video Ruby! 😊 I think it would be interesting if you could share your experience and tips for travelling alone, and how to enjoy it as an introvert 🙂

@theautumncrone 14 днів тому

I've never traveled, unfortunately. It would be a miracle now if it were to happen. However, I travel in your videos. See things I may never see. You explain things so eloquently that a person can actually feel everything in your naration. Thank you for taking us a long on your journeys!

@Erinba 13 днів тому

Get a job, work hard, save the money and you can travel. I grew up poor started working at 14 and now in my 30s go on 5-6 holidays a year.

@theautumncrone 12 днів тому

@@ErinbaAs much as I appreciate your thinking and hard work that has paid off for you as you have entered into your 30's, lest I remind you, that social media does not provide anyone's background, current circumstances, age...etc. It is best to keep remarks like these to ones self and respect other people especially your elders. I am so very glad that you have achieved the life so far at this young age that you have wished to acquire. I wish you continued success in all your endeavors and pray you also have some humble pie along the way. God bless.

@penultimateh766 14 днів тому

People have certainly loved Paris for centuries. Yeah with big museums you really need at least one whole day to see most of them. The Louvre probably a couple. I'd like to see "The Raft of the Medusa". So glad you had fun Ruby, you're amazing.

@MariaMedeiros 14 днів тому

oh how lovely! I really enjoyed your video Ruby. Truly wonderful and the best part is seeing you so happy! :) thank you for sharing your trip with us. Wonderful as always!

@RubyGranger8 14 днів тому

You are truly so lovely Maria. Thank you so much ❤

@user-zj7kt6yw9r 11 днів тому

You are so enthusiastic about literature and a very inspirable person. Thank you so much for your videous :) hopefully, you achieve everything you want!

@willemijn8005 13 днів тому

This truly inspired me. Thank you.

@ellie2285 13 днів тому

Your videos are always so delightful, Ruby! Really enjoyed seeing Paris through your eyes. I'm looking forward to the next video, as always - take care and stay safe!! 💓💓

@RubyGranger8 13 днів тому

Ah thank you so much Ellie x

@emzp88 14 днів тому

I loved this video... i know that you mentioned life not feeling real...and much you will miss being there. But coming from someone who is from Australia and the fact that you went to Paris on a train... You can always go back...and it's not going to take you hours. You don't have to deal with airport security etc. I was in the UK just before covid and miss it.

@luzclarke2729 14 днів тому

Living vicariously through you!

@jacquiheywood3142 13 днів тому

What a delightful vlog. Paris is my favourite city in the world. If I was young and lived in the UK , I’d be going for regular long weekends to Paris, if I could afford it. So much to see. So much history and beauty. Thank you for this vlog.

@meganlockie2033 14 днів тому

This video inspired me to sit down and write for the first time in a while! Thank you for the inspiration, Ruby❤

@RubyGranger8 14 днів тому

I am SO pleased to read this!!!

@minounah 10 днів тому

You have succeeded in re-imagining Paris for me. A place I've been many, many times and thought I knew. 💗

@sharniejaeschke52 14 днів тому

How I miss the days of solo travel. Love these vlogs!

@Melanie-xx1fc 14 днів тому

You have beautiful handwriting, like it's so perfect it looks like it should be in a book. I love calligraphy. I've never met or seen a person( maybe in movies) that gets excited to read essays, lol. I love poetry, though I have adhd which has always made reading more of work than fun for me. You have a really beautiful life with so many opportunities

@naokowonderland 7 днів тому

I love clocks too. I once had a 1 hr long conversation with an antique owner over his cuckoo clock collection. It was so wonderful.❤️

@SusanKempWrites 13 днів тому

I found myself wanting you to continue with the Sartre explanation, I was like wait tell me the purpose of my life haha

@Unknown0ne 14 днів тому

Oh you lucky person! I would give so much to be able to see Monet's Waterlies in person. Made me cry just seeing other people seeing it - to do it myself would be so wonderfully overwhelming.

@evelynthompson755 14 днів тому

I have always wanted to go to Paris to see the art in the Louvre. I see you got up close to the "Oath of the Horatii, which is one of my favorite paintings. Someday I hope to have the parisian experience, but until then I can watch your video. Keep up the great work! 😀💐

@lifeiswonderful2023 9 днів тому

How special to watch this. Thank you for sharing, Ruby! It feels odd to have "gone" with you without paying!

@tentoumushi8 14 днів тому

Thank you for sharing video and emotion! 🦋

@JulEnglefaris 8 днів тому

WOW. The churches and museums are a feast for the senses! Amazing.

@ShannonHassouneh-gg9gn 12 днів тому

Thank you for sharing your trip with us! So lovely, as are you.

@laurawoolf3577 12 днів тому

Hi, Ruby! I don't think I have ever left you a comment but these days I'm rereading ‘Papyrus’, by Irene Vallejo (in Spanish; its original version) and I do belive you would LOVE that book. Believe me, I'm sure you will absolutely adore it because of how you understand books, words and history. She even mentions Oxford libraries because she was studying there too.

@user-kp8zo6nz2p 11 днів тому

I love your travel vlogs🥰✨

@niraliarts3117 13 днів тому

I allmost watching your videos from 7 years and I love to watching your vlogs ❤ and also studying in English literature and now I start may masters in English literature

@MS-19 13 днів тому

Allo, c'est la Rubie de Paris! This gets me yearning to go back there myself, time and tide permitting...

@jakecavendish3470 12 днів тому

I used to go to Paris a lot on the weekends about 15 years ago as I had a lover who lived there. Obviously I spent quite a lot of time in bed (!) but if I went on a Friday morning it gave me a day to explore before he finished work. I must go back soon.

@nadia.lewis. 14 днів тому

I love that you added the stamp! I also love context with my texts. :) Maybe you'd want to add a date to the stamp, as well?

@emilychambers 13 днів тому

Thanks for sharing your trip Ruby, I enjoyed watching your video 😊

@strangergirl9905 14 днів тому

By your inspiration, I've became a little novel writer in my high school. Thanks a lot.😊

@gaelliott61 14 днів тому

Another great video. I think that bridge near the white buildings at the end of the video is the one that Carrie Bradshaw stands on twice-once in SATC and in And Just Like That.

@radiogaga4628 14 днів тому

Thank you for the video, Ruby ❤

@hannah-lq8xz 7 днів тому

Oh Paris in the spring is so lovely! another great video :)

@morganelova 14 днів тому

I find it so interesting to see your city from a tourist point of view. Everything is exciting again and I feel lucky to live in Paris. Two years ago I went to London and I remember wondering how it felt to actually live in London, not being there as a tourist. Next time you come to Paris you should go to Smith & Son, which is an English bookshop near the Galignani bookshop. They have a coffee shop/restaurant as well! There are so many places in Paris that are worth visiting but that are not in the centre of the city. Also, this video makes me want to go to a hotel and eat breakfast there ahah

@bingle7285 14 днів тому

I love the Abbey bookshop! The owner is very helpful and lovely ❤️❤️

@idolivercampos 13 днів тому

Ruby, you have been a source of inspiration.

@DisnaeMatter 10 днів тому

I loved this video Ruby. One regret I have is that I didn’t have the guts to do more solo travelling when I was your age. A solo trip to Paris waking round bookstores, the city and cafes would have been a dream.