10 Reasons You Look Like A TOURIST

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This video will help you with what to wear in Europe or in any country but also 10 reasons why you look like a tourist and how to avoid being scammed! Enjoy! Subscribe for good luck → bit.ly/2Z2kQr5
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@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Bonjour lovely! I’m thinking of creating a new video of what to wear and pack for an European trip would you like that? Xxx

@vanessa1474 2 года назад

Absolutely - I’m going there next year for the Rugby World Cup and looking to take only a carry on. Your advice would be invaluable

@penneyburgess5431 2 года назад

Yes please!

@gaylestewart8196 2 года назад

Yes! I would love that!! Bonne idee! ( I tried to put an accent mark over the first “ e”!

@tanyawashburn8964 2 года назад

Bien sur!

@avnht 2 года назад

Could you make for summer and winter seasons? Ty

@TippyPuddles 2 года назад

What you say is true. I dressed my daughter for her class trip to France. She needed to pack light, so she needed a few well coordinated pieces. She was a total opposite from her classmates, no makeup, black clothing, uncomplicated hair and ballet shoes. She also rocks a fedora. She was mistaken for a French woman many times.

@SM-JIL Год назад

Yes, be simple and stylish. Quite a few times people, would talk to me as though I were French (at first glance)until I opened my mouth to speak 😂

@surenemcclon958 2 года назад

Went to Paris two years ago with my 17 yo son who had taken four years of French. Nearly all the restaurant staff and other people we met were extremely cordial with him and helped him improve his French conversation. We were pleasantly surprised.

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Makes me so happy 🥰

@SM-JIL Год назад

Same with our daughter! And even with my broken high school French!

@christinagipperich2780 Год назад

I was in Germany this past October and really struggled with the language barrier (I’m American). I got to the point where I was afraid to speak because I didn’t want to be a target. I tried to learn some German before I went but I didn’t learn enough to be functional. My advice would be to focus on directional terms, numbers, food names (especially if you’re vegetarian or have other dietary restrictions), and words that are very common in everyday language. I learned words like entrance, exit, street, stairs, escalator, elevator, etc. all in my first day because I had to get where I needed to go. I would have been much more relaxed if I had learned more before my trip.

@anabr7829 2 года назад

What truths do you say 😂. I live in a tourist town on the Costa Blanca in Spain and I'm sick of having to see people in swimsuits on the street. Shirtless men and women, sweaty😖 and practically naked showing all their fat on the street😱.

@sarahmc8309 2 года назад

😟

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Wow 😯

@allegrosotto2126 2 года назад

I was in Spain during Franco's iron reign, and one good aspect was no beach wear unless on the beach or the foreshore. And his men patrolling the streets with machine guns ensured obedience!

@braulioforcal6724 2 года назад

@@allegrosotto2126 nothing good happened in Franco dictatorship. What you saw was simply fear.

@allegrosotto2126 2 года назад

@@braulioforcal6724 yes I agree, I wasn't intending to make light of the dictatorship. I live in Australia and it's heading that way, especially in Victoria.

@annicalofling687 2 года назад

When i Barcelona with pick pocketers everywhere, I only had make up and hair brush etc in my bag, and instead kept my passport and visa card in a slim travelers purse under my top with a string around my neck and tucked in on the inside of the waist of my trousers. Worked beautifully. 👍

@maryokeefe5351 2 года назад

It never ceases to amaze me how clueless some travellers can be. I once took a tour of a mosque in Egypt and there were people in our group who showed up wearing skimpy shorts and crop tops. They had been repeatedly advised on proper dress. So disrespectful.

@MsBackstager 2 года назад

That's why I always travel with a long scarf that can be wrapped around like a skirt over my shorts for entering churches, etc.

@tmmartinesq.6216 2 года назад

Modesty at all costs for men and women and non-binary humans

@krunkyk2294 2 года назад

In Paris I recognized Americans by their tube tops and flip flops. 🙄

@song8777 Год назад

@@krunkyk2294 How did we recognize Parisians? No deodorant and women not shaving! 🙄 At least we pick up after our dogs. 🙄. . . 🙄

@latitudejunkies Год назад

I agree Years ago my sister in law wanted to renew her wedding vows in Rome. I had traveled to Italy several b times before this, and was well aware of the cultural expectations. Plus I took 4 years of Italian in high school I advised her to make sure to be appropriately covered up, specifically her arm and chest We’ll, she wore a sleeveless v neck, cleavage showing dress to the church bi could tell from the priest’s face that he was none too pleased. I tried to tell her to save the cleavage for my brother in law, but she didn’t listen. Dince there were others in tge church I think the priest kinda gave them the hurry up abbreviated version of a vow renewal. She felt usher, snd slighted, snd tbh she was because she wasn’t dressed properly I wore a bling sleeved wrap dress with a hemline below my knees. She actually told me I looked silly dressed like that, because it was warm outside

@marilyndoering2501 2 года назад

Excellent travel advice, not only for Paris, but anywhere in Europe! I try to dress to blend in and not stand out, and totally agree that it shows respect for another culture to know some polite phrases and words! The best compliment I can get while travelling is if someone asks me for directions! Success, mistaken for a local! And my favourite souvenirs while travelling are scarves and jewelry- they don’t take up much space and are a lovely reminder of the trip. Thanks so much!

@sharonmcmann-morelli4896 2 года назад

you’re right. great advice! my souvenirs are also jewelry, dresses and silver napkin rings, they are small and they are all so unique ❤️

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Merci lovely 🥰

@latinaalma1947 2 года назад

Yes scarves...St Paul de Vence above Nice loveñy little scarf shop there silk copies of Impressionist. paintings.Low cost...simply gorgeous and lovely memories.

@g.970 2 года назад

I do the same

@staceyparron1685 2 года назад

I always tell my niece to stop calling food disgusting but instead to say that it is not to her liking. That tip and the language one are really important in my opinion. I make an effort to learn the basics when I travel. People appreciate it, and it shows that you made an effort.

@debbiemclarnon2960 2 года назад

Yeah, l always try to learn a bit of the language such as please, thank you, hello, goodbye etc, also a bit about the culture of the country l'm going to visit! You cannot expect everyone to speak English!

@Propfaqs 2 года назад

Teach her to say nothing. If she is not eating it, why is her opinion tolerated?

@staceyparron1685 2 года назад

@@Propfaqs If someone asks her if she wants to eat/try something, I would rather she not respond with no, that's disgusting.

@Propfaqs 2 года назад

@@staceyparron1685 oh yes. You are absolutely right. If she is asked or offered, a polite ‘no thank you’ is appropriate. What I detest is hearing children or young people commenting on what others are eating. They will do this routinely and within earshot of the target diners. Why? Because they are little tyrants given free reign by their guardians. And that is why you see them at 35 still eating their plate of chicken fingers and French fries at The Four Seasons.

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Absolutely!!!

@romieabel2629 12 дней назад

I'm so scared of getting pickpocketed in Europe in the future, too. 😨😰😱😨😰

@tiddlywinks456 2 года назад

Hi Frédérique, just to let your viewers know that Ireland and the UK are part of Europe (Dublin has been European capital of culture in the past) and casual sports attire and "American style” clothing are popular here among us natives too. I’m sitting here in a hoodie and jeans trying to feel inspired by you!!

@pollysshore2539 2 года назад

It’s inevitable. We’re country cousins! My ancestry is mostly Scottish, Irish, Welsh, English, Finnish (that was a family DNA surprise), French (by way of Scotland), German, Russian (by way of the U.K) and Native American. I’ve always wanted to visit the counties my ancestors came from (along with others) but have not done it yet. One thing that I do know is 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 + all of🇮🇪 tend to adopt a good amount of each other’s trends. It’s not always for the best (especially in relation to misguided policies and over the top cultural trends that do not translate well), but it’s not always for the worst either.

@shawn6271 2 года назад

Brexit

@tiddlywinks456 2 года назад

@@shawn6271 Ireland is in the E.U. and Europe. The UK is part of Europe but not in the E.U. (European Union). Brexit only took the UK out of the E.U. not Europe. I

@g.970 2 года назад

All your advice was spot on. I’ll never forget traveling with a group of Americans, me too, and one woman complained about the food everywhere we went even telling the waiters “We don’t cook it like that in the US.” After about three days of this I pulled her aside and told her that if she wanted the food like at home then go home. She never said another word. As for dress, I always research the country to find out how to dress and what colors to wear. I try my best to blend in.

@marystevens6920 3 месяца назад

You’re fabulous advice is invaluable. Thank you 🇦🇺🤗🤗

@maxiemme2272 2 года назад

It's sad, but it's trought... Come to Poland. You can wear whatever you want...and you are safe!😁😉😘

@shireensaroea946 2 года назад

I love Poland

@lubomirabartikova1567 2 года назад

Thankyou for this! I lived in the US back in 2002 as a student and I was literally in a state of shock when I saw kids wearing pyjamas to school! I could not believe my eyes.. still can not comprehend that. Then when in church people in their sweats and me in my 'Sunday best' 😁😁😁 What is that???

@pollysshore2539 2 года назад

This would depend on where you stayed in 2002. I graduated high school in the early 90s and never saw students in pajamas. In the 2010s I started seeing Uni and then high school students in pajamas everywhere. I wore a lot of wild stuff to school, and I love what I call “pajama clothes”. They are not pajamas, and do not do look like pajamas at all (think a good quality linen outfit), but are comfortable enough to feel like them. That said… my mother would have killed me if I tried to leave the house in actual pajamas. I haven’t been to church in decades, but I would have been in trouble if I tried to wear sweat pants. Almost everyone wore their best. Even farmers with little money who only had a few pieces of clothes. They had their work overalls and their Sunday/go to meeting overalls. This was typically the only thing you saw outside of the Sunday best category. I work 12 hour swing shifts at 911 and have definitely fallen into a rut with athletic wear on nights and weekends when working here and there over the last 20 years. I still love to dress up, though. I miss the days before the mundane polo shirt dress code on my weekday shifts. I used to wear dresses, skirts, etc. Some kept literally rolling out of the bed and into the office on the weekdays. They implemented a casual weekday dress code to combat it.

@lubomirabartikova1567 2 года назад

@@pollysshore2539 It was in Westchester County NY. Just few miles up from the NYC. A bit too progressive I guess :D

@janedavidson186 2 года назад

In the US, even wakes and funerals have gone Sloppy Casual, and that can include the deceased. And wedding attire....too many look like they are dressing to pole dance. Thank you for all your advice, which regarding safety, is also useful here in NYC.

@tamikaleeryker 2 года назад

@@janedavidson186 Yeah. I've seen short denim ragged shorts in church, stretched-out dirty t-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops at funerals and wakes. I do see Sunday-go-to-meeting clothes at some churches. Some people go out in public without a bath. THE HORRORS!

@peterpatton8736 2 года назад

I'll tell you what that is, I am American and that is disgusting. I am sick to death of lazy Americans not caring what they look like.

@carolineyates9039 2 года назад

I can not think of many worse things than cleaning dog muck of my shoe. It stinks and turns my stomach. It causes disease and nasty things if gets near the eyes. For me the romance has gone from Paris already. Thank you for advising us how to keep safe but it may come in handy in some cleaner place. Yes, we have dog muck here in England but very few people allow this now as there is a large fine plus other people will tell you off if they see your dog fouling the pavement or their gardens etc etc. As for thieves and scammers it is the same here.

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Hahahah

@marthae9338 4 месяца назад

Perhaps I have just been fortunate but I have managed never to step in dog muck in Paris and the romance and allure of the city is quite present with me! Helps if you look where you are going..

@SeeYa888 2 года назад

Such great advice, Frederique! am proud to have been mistaken for a Parisian when I visited 3 years ago. Dressed simply, classically. Solid colors. No shorts. I stayed in the 6th Arrondissement. People struck up conversations at shops and were surprised my French was not so good. Thank you!

@madams.5976 2 года назад

When I went to Paris and I’ve only been there twice. I’ve been in France only three times. I wore a lot of black and gray with some sort of blazer. Even if it was black jeans. A pair of well fitting jeans and a turtle neck with a blazer can take you far, pair that with a nice crossbody bag and ballet flats and you are ready to site see, or stop for a bite to eat. Black bottoms seems to really be most versatile. I think I took a pair of black ponte knit leggings, a pair of black jeans, a pair of black slacks, and pair of black ponte knit straight leg pants. those and different tops and scarfs a nice blazer or overcoat if it’s cold and it served me well. Love these types of videos Frédérique.

@n.leticiatrevino7823 2 года назад

Thank you so much for all the advice

@SM-JIL Год назад

All useful points! My husband is European and prepared me for our first trip a few years ago. Definitely I miss Paris and South France and what I found was that : speaking some words in French (my high school French helped here) definitely opens people up to feel empathy with you and I got help on more than one occasion for my pronunciation (with a smile😊). Saying Bonjour each time you enter a shop is so helpful to have a helpful shop assistant (and I miss hearing them saying Bonjour Madam back at me). Wearing a cross body stylish bag goes a long way. I would let anyone who wanted to speak French to me, do so, even if I didn’t know most of what was said. Please don’t talk loudly is so true, esp in restaurants (and please don’t get drunk in public places!) be polite, learn about the culture before you go, learn some words and show great interest in learning - you’ll find the French to be so happy to help you, and you’ll want to go back like I do. Oh…also. Don’t let your kids run amok. French children are better behaved. 😊

@ms.frederique Год назад

Thank you for sharing x

@elizabethbarronn6696 Год назад

Black blazer white tshirt and jeans with espadrilles… I’m Canadian - asked me for directions 😂

@RoseRosmarinusLabbe 2 года назад

This video is so funny! I lived in Paris for almost a year. I never got roped or scammed. I used métro and bus everyday. I put my jeans and sneakers. I visited museums and churches. Before I leave my apartment, I checked Google map which métro I have to use, which station I need to get in or get off. I did wear high heels once. It was horrible lol

@garypuckettmuse 5 месяцев назад

"The tube tops . . .My God, that's so ugly by the way". LOL. Truer words never spoken.

@ursulacosta307 Год назад

I was in Paris last June, and so many people were helping me with directions. And just by saying Merci beaucoup it put a huge smile on everyone’s face. ❤

@julieme7927 2 года назад

Your accent is adorable but the part where you say to keep your money in your belt and not to show your "notes" sounded like "don't show your nuts" 😂🤗

@maryokeefe5351 2 года назад

Probably also a good tip...

@julieme7927 2 года назад

@@maryokeefe5351 lol, true

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Oh my! Didn’t realised hahaha this is funny. Last time I said in my video to stay focused’ and people thought f…k us hahahha

@eliwilliamson7849 2 года назад

That’s how I heard it too! Great giggle 🤭

@looovegoodmusic 2 года назад

Love your videos. Completely disagree re: language. I took two months of French before going to Paris. Moreover, every time I'd be going somewhere, I'd prepare a few questions (where something is, etc) and every single time people showed me sooooo much disrespect and pretended not to understand. Given that I speak 4 languages, it was very unpleasant. People appeared to be way more pleasant when I spoke English. When I came to the States, the first thing that shocked me was how tolerant people are to other people's accents and poor language skills. Night and day, honestly. Same would be true for London and even Dublin.

@looovegoodmusic 2 года назад

@Olesea Chiosa I had no problems with English in Paris. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. Different experience with my French though:)

@OpenSesame33 2 года назад

Such good points! I made so many mistakes the first time I traveled, way back before you could look everything up on the internet. Never had anything stolen but oh la la, the social faux pas! Definitely recommend learning a few courtesy words in every language. The French especially will go out of their way to help when they see you are making an effort. Fun video.

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Absolutely!! ❤️

@carolyncoulter4116 2 года назад

It was the same in Austria, long shaggy story, but thanks to my rusty German, I was able to negotiate a meal in a village and talk to the guard, when we tried to cross at a bi-lateral border instead of the proper international one. We got it straight and got to the proper border.

@sarahterry2140 2 года назад

My first photo exhibit was at L’Alliance Francaise on the move to sustainability for the Seine quayside. Having my camera was an opener to several interesting conversations with locals. I have several professional photographer friends in Paris and we’ve not found having cameras around our necks a problem, especially among people who appreciate creative endeavors. We aren’t running around in gym clothes crazily taking innumerable selfies, of course.

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing x

@teresaquenneville5303 2 года назад

Great ideas for traveling in Europe!

@patrician7445 2 года назад

I was able to converse with my eight semesters of college French taken thirty years ago. It may not have been perfect, but everyone was so very pleasant to me. One woman I was conversing with gave her children a cookie and offered me one, too. She said it was a typical French snack. I had a wonderful time! Thank you so much for your videos! I truly enjoy them!

@Clutching.My.Pearls Год назад

My husband and I have been following these rules since 2007 when he retired and we started traveling. We've been safe, had wonderful experiences with locals, and never encountered rude Europeans.

@Propfaqs 2 года назад

My boyfriend was robbed getting onto a tiny elevator in a tiny hotel in Madrid. The thief was wearing a very distracting golf hat… bright green and white. I guess we were both focused on that when the elevator arrived. With large suitcases this man 👨 insisted on entering the elevator at the same moment as my boyfriend…practically pushing his body into my boyfriend. When we exited the elevator, within steps, my boyfriend realized his money clip in his front pocket was GONE!!! We went back up, came back down found nothing…. EXCEPT the clip on the floor in the lobby which was only a large paper clip. Nothing of value. Beware the ‘unusual appearance’ or unusual clothing or behavior of people trying to get near to you… pushing, jostling, etc.

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Sorry for your bad experience x

@Propfaqs 2 года назад

@@ms.frederique if others can learn from that experience, it is worth retelling!

@tmmartinesq.6216 2 года назад

I don't carry purses and I speak, read and write French. I'm not immune to attack, but I'm street savvy and don't carry myself like a target

@Propfaqs 2 года назад

@@tmmartinesq.6216 Did I mention a purse…lack of ‘street smarts’ or carrying myself ‘like a target?

@cameliacorinafloca-maxim 2 года назад

As an European living in Canada (tomorrow will mark 20 years here), I could not agree more. If we could take the best of both cultures and implement it somewhere, it would be the perfect place on earth. ❤❤ I just got a reminder today that 5 years ago I was in Paris and just looked at some pictures on my phone. Without glasses and knowing it was me, I looked pretty Parisian lol. Great video, as always, Frederique! Love you.

@toula888 2 года назад

Great travel tips Frederique. When I was last in Europe I followed many of the tips you mention. I wore minimal to no jewellery, no visible camera and wore a cross body bag which I kept in front of me with my hands resting on it the whole time. I never had any problems with theft. Dressing with respect to other cultures is also very important.

@karenmaris2408 2 года назад

HELLO BEAUTIFUL! I truly hope you FEEL as GOOD as you LOOK! As always, EXCELLENT advice! xoxo

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

🙏🥰

@jeanmariel925 2 года назад

I love your style. Very good advice. I got similar advice some 30 years ago when traveling to Italy and it served me well. One scam involved small children showing you a piece a of paper. It did happen and just being prepared and taking certain measures to not become a victim kept me safe from any scams. I don’t like looking like a tourist so I blend in well most of the time when in Europe, No matter what country you travel from or too, everyone needs to be respectful of the customs and culture of that country.

@edenrosederonsard 2 года назад

Last time I visited Paris, some dude jumped over the barrier in the metro in front of me and just as I thought that he probably didn’t want to pay for his ticket, he pulled the necklace off the lady’s neck right before the crowds! Metro workers didn’t do a thing to stop him! This was broad daylight in Central Paris! So one more piece of advice, folks: no jewellery and especially no expensive jewellery! As far as leggings, sweatpants, cropped tops… I can tell you there is plenty of that in the UK 😂

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

😊

@TeriHargraveartist 2 года назад

Loved this! I have been 'abroad' at times when I have been embarrassed to be British due to some loud and obnoxious fellow countrymen being themselves. It is the few who spoil things for everyone else!

@cindymoore5005 2 года назад

Fun video, advice for anywhere you travel. So happy you're healthy 💞

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Thank you so much 😊

@allyirvine7537 2 года назад

Loved your story about dog in the quiche in Italy! Great tips as always, delivered with a lot of humour.

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Merci 🤩

@dsmiyazawa4582 2 года назад

I lived in Japan two years. I arrived one evening and the next morning began pulling weeds along the road in front of our house. Soon I noticed everyone on the street was also pulling weeds. It turned out weeds were only pulled on Tuesdays. This was Friday. So everyone in the village pulled weeds too so I would not look bad. Lol

@dsmiyazawa4582 2 года назад

@Olesea Chiosa no lol. But once I saw a dog attacking a very elderly lady walking on the street. I ran outside and scared the dog away. While other neighbors performed first aid I followed the dog home. Thinking we could ascertain the dog was vaccinated for rabies. The next morning when we woke up I found little gifts of hand towels and handerkerchiefs On the front steps. My husband explained it was the people of the village thanking me for helping the grandma. 💕

@sowmyavikram2007 11 месяцев назад

Pulling weed as in smoking a weed?

@blackbeardsdaughter2613 2 года назад

Absolutely love your channel, Frederique! This advice is spot on as far as I am concerned. I traveled a lot in Europe for my work and always, always tried to dress as the "natives." From a safety standpoint, I think this is very important. Also, as you mentioned, it shows respect. Love your doggie!!! Best wishes to you Dear Lady, from Northern California :)

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Merci lovely 🥰

@marysantoli638 2 года назад

Good advice for the U.S too. Especially New York City

@babycakes1402 2 года назад

My husband always carries his wallet in his front pocket & I usually use a crossbody, especially in the summer & when traveling but yes, good advice, not just for Europe but anyplace :) We're getting ready to go to Colorado (visit family), my husband wants to go overseas, I'd LOVE to go to Norway, that's where my family is from, but I'm thinking I may want to go to Italy first... Not sure why, just do. My favorite though is the Caribbean! I CAN'T WAIT to go down there again!!!

@kate2903act 2 года назад

Italy is absolutely gorgeous. Take your time. You can easily spend a week in Rome.

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Have fun!

@babycakes1402 2 года назад

@@kate2903act Thank you & that's what I've heard too :)

@babycakes1402 2 года назад

@@ms.frederique Thank you, Dear, I love your accent & your videos make me smile :) Try to stay warm as it's winter where you are, extra snuggles with & for Oscar :)

@pMac9060 5 месяцев назад

Oh my goodness! What a great video. As an American, I can not believe how loud my countrymen (and women) are!. Too loud in public spaces, yelling at one another across the boulevards, shrieking with laughter, it never ends! One piece of advice I would like to add to your wonderful video is; Watch your alcohol intake. I don’t think I have EVER seen a Parisian sloppy at a restaurant or bar. When Americans vacation we tend to forget that we are ambassadors for our country and more often than not, allow over imbibing to become the order of the day.

@michelebrotman5345 2 года назад

I love escargot too; not found very frequently in restaurants here in the US

@nomoreDietCoke 2 года назад

Hahahahahahahaha you’re so funny Frédérique!!!! You crack me up with your stories!! Love your videos so much. And yes everything you say is so true. Also……..! Clique clique clique… clique clique clique!!!!! 💜🌷🎀🌸💝

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Thank you darling 💗

@Anonymouse166 Год назад

I know a Japanese lady who got robbed in Paris, here is how. She was taking the metro to the airport with two bags. Metro door opened she stepped in with one bag because it was heavy turned back quickly for the other bag but it was gone. She panicked and screamed pulled her bag out . The few seconds it took to realize what was happening the second bag disappeared. Apparently it was a known trick. Be careful

@ms.frederique Год назад

thank you for sharing

@romieabel2629 12 дней назад

I'm so scared of getting pickpocketed in Europe in the future, too.

@flamingofan5411 2 года назад

Great video! And I love your outfit! Oh, and the cameo from Oscar😎

@cosmichouseofrose9788 2 года назад

Thank you for the helpful tips. Love your humor.

@christinekisbedo4548 2 года назад

I am in Bari Italy at Moment for Holyday. The Food is delicious also the Country and the People are friendly. But you are right, with the languarge in other country am Austrian and with my Germain bzw.English we have Problems to understand here. Thanks for the Tips Paris is on my list for Holyday

@vicki6465 2 года назад

Excellent tips!

@essentiallyann2650 2 года назад

I am South African living in The Netherlands for 20 years now. I laughed so hard at this video. I must say that athleisure is pretty common in Dutch cities these days, but I appreciated the rest of your advice. Just returned from Tuscany, we only speak guidebook Italian but even that is enough to delight people and make them treat you well. My sons (13 and 15) study Latin at school and tried to speak that, haha!!

@martikabeading 2 года назад

Thank you for your helpful tips. We will need them. I hope living in EU for 35 years helps too

@kimberlyperrotis8962 2 года назад

I hate athletic clothes, they’re 100% polyester, and flip-flops anyway.

@Kingusia682 2 года назад

Frédérique! I came back from Paris and wore all you said in your previous vids ( I asked for them too) and I looked like a bomb!!! People thought I was French!!!! Merci bien 😘

@IonelaCh 2 года назад

Was in Paris mid June this year, but apart from the Romanians with their shell /cup game, can't say i've experienced any of these. And not really fooled by the game, cause i speak the language and know the tricks. Had backpack, camera hanging from the neck, went to the metro, in crowds, all along the Seine. True, I do know some French and, being eastern European, I know how to defend my wallet :P, but still, Paris felt a bit different than the last time i was there, many years ago. Lots more immigrants and less care for the etiquette.

@irenekanel.ac.7721 2 года назад

Great advice no matter what country you are visiting.

@andreawelsh4497 2 года назад

My partner and I were in Paris at the beginning of April and the biggest compliment we got was being asked twice for directions by French people. We were wearing smart casual clothes and trench coats both times. Also we learnt some French before we went there and in the two weeks we were in Paris only once did we have one grumpy waiter but he was rushed off his feet so it was understandable. We used the metro regularly and just like every big citykeep an eye on your bag.

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

That's wonderful 🥰

@mynamename5172 2 года назад

Whenever I am in France people ask me for directions! Especially Germans and other Northern Europeans and Asians of all types. Unfortunately unlike you I am a complete slob, but I guess a French-looking slob =). It gets to the point that when I see Japanese people or Germans making any sort of eye contact I run away! The punchline is that I have the worst sense of direction ever - I can get lost in my home city.

@angelasims2759 2 месяца назад

@@ms.frederique years ago i was in paris and spilled food down my top. i thought i will buy a tee shirt. i bought a fun tee shirt it said je suis fou de paris. i started wearing the fun tee shirt feeling clean and tidy, then i thought oh my goodness i think my tee shirt says something like "i am the village idiot" my french now consists of thank you, well done/cooked without blood, cake and how much. my emergency french.

@Susie462 5 месяцев назад

Paris, the only place I’ve had scammers and pickpockets TRY to get me! But, they weren’t French people, that’s all I’m going to say.

@JeannieBASMR 2 года назад

As a frequent overseas traveler, you have hit this on the head! When I'm in Europe, I can easily spot Americans...oh well. Thank you for the education you give! XO Jeannie

@SM-JIL Год назад

Me too! And I can see the eye rolls when they behave like…Americans. 😂

@bodyandsoul17 2 года назад

All so true! I always have reverse culture shock when coming back to visit friends & family in America after living in London for 15 years now. Although I know I didn't know how to fit in when I first arrived...so, good advice here! It's so common to have your iPhone stolen when you're on the street (thieves on motorcycles snatch it as they drive by before you know what has happened), so best not to look at it when outside in crowds.

@sandrazak735 3 месяца назад

My Francophile friends who have traveled to France tell me even when they try to speak French the response is in English. When ever I have traveled to France, including Paris, I always speak as much French as I know or can and I am well received. I usually say very politely that I am learning French and would like to practice my french and all but one time others were happy to speak with me in French. I adore learning in France. I am going to Paris to stay with a friend for a few weeks this month. Scared and excited, she speaks NO English. Wish me luck. 😊

@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11 2 года назад

I don’t understand why people don’t pick up after there dogs..😩

@janiebratt8826 5 месяцев назад

Yes, I was robbed in Milan and didn't even know it until reaching the restaurant and putting my purse on the table. Glasses, new phone, passport, I.D. credit cards; they got it all!

@susanagutierrez7885 2 года назад

This video is a Gem!!! Thank u for sharing such a great useful tips! Big hug♡

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Merci

@maijatreimane 2 года назад

Oh Frédérique😃 You made me laugh a lot 🤣 I am Northern European who lives in Australia.. 2 years I spent with Italian in Barcelona and Rome and learnt from him how to detect tourists from all over the world. It was funny but also useful. Italians are extremely fashionable but a bit too flashy for me. 😃 I prefer French way.. When I lived in Rome and my daughter attended Italian school near Vatican, we used to go after her lessons to Cafés for snack (Italian school lunches are just amazing). So I spoke Italian (not very good but ok) and in one café poor waiter 🤣 tried very hard to speak with me in French. I didn't understand French back then 😅 I told him that I am not French (even though I look like). So I spoke Italian he speaks back in French and my daughter laughs. About tips and tricks you are absolutely right. Last time I was in Paris while having long waiting hours to go back to Australia via Singapore. I went to city centre to enjoy. Again fun fun 😄 I was wearing silk dress, ballerinas and linen summer coat - all in beige/camel tones.. So tourists stopped me and in basic French asked for directions.. I felt very bad that my French is so extremely limited 🤣 Only real French man understood that I am not French and we had small chat in English and coffee and goodbye kiss 😘 Love Paris 💖 In 6 hours I got everything, including Opera Garnier visit

@apoenaabreu257 2 года назад

5:00 Omg that totally happened to me when I visited Paris! Got pretty much all my money stolen while I was distracted by a kid and a very well spoken woman asking for donations for charity, they looked quite legit in their approach and demeanor. I wasn't too touristy in my looks but i was like, alone and literally taking pictures of everything and asking people for directions so i was just naive and the perfect target. Finding the police station was super difficult and took most of my day wandering the streets alone with no money other than my train card, but even to this day I still wish I could return to enjoy the moments i was robbed with that money. Maybe one day :)

@avieirinha 2 года назад

I discovered your channel a few days ago and have been marathoning your videos. You are a breath of fresh air, so genuine... a true inspiration ✨ Your content is excellent. I am delighted, and it has been a lot of fun watching you. In two weeks, I will travel to Provence (my first time in France). Let's see if I can pull off some of your tips (not having the camera around my neck will be difficult, I carry it even on my day to day - love photography). Much love from Portugal 🤍

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Obrigado and welcome x

@cerridwen336 2 года назад

Thanks for this info. I love the story of “carne”. When I was a kid my brother and I couldn’t pronounce Spanish too well. Our grandmother’s name was Carlotta. But in Spanish we couldn’t say it. In translation I would call her “big face” and my brother would say “big tail”. Everyone would laugh but we never knew why. 😂

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

OH no! 😃

@sherikennedy4117 2 года назад

so great and so true. i have not been to paris, but have visited italy and spain. watch your bags for sure. ps thanks for having oscar say hi to us. he is so marvelous!

@a91170 2 года назад

You should never wear what Kim K. wears -- not just in Europe, but on this planet :-)

@honeym210 6 месяцев назад

If people watch where they are going instead of looking at their phones they could avoid the dog 💩. Lol!

@bulletproofhappiness1111 2 года назад

amazing video as always, useful tips)) had a big laugh, your charm and sense of humor is amazing 🤩

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Merci lovely 🥰

@latinaalma1947 2 года назад

Friend of mine is a female attorney where Yale Un iversity is located she says guys from the projects on bikes rob students of their phones everyday...

@NenaMataHari Год назад

I got yelled at by French guys for not speaking French perfectly. It took a long time for me to want to study it again.

@sylviamcneil7721 2 года назад

I love your authenticity!!! Very excellent information - agreed upon on all!!

@caterinablasco1761 2 года назад

Ciao Frédérique thank you for this very very useful video. I'm Italian I live in Rome and it was so funny to learn about your language accident with Carne and cane. You are soooo right as Italian I can spot tourist in particular American because of their clothes and luod talk. They often don't speak a single word in Italian and they are convinced that everybody must understand American English.... In Italy is quite frequent that people in the streets don't speak English. Your tips are absolutely perfect, I hope to see you in Rome soon. Love Oscar he is always so fantastic ❤️

@uramaki_spicy_salmon Год назад

What's wrong with looking like a tourist? I really don't get it.

@maritaw.1535 2 года назад

Wonderful advice 👏 👌 Thank you so much 💓

@5DNRG 2 года назад

Wow...this one brought all the travel snobs out...LOL!! BTW, there is nothing amusing about accents to me bc they are all beautiful and unique like all of us. Being from a multi-lingual family, accents are normal.

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Fabulous x

@tmmartinesq.6216 2 года назад

I wonder how women are treated who wear hijab? I know Marie LePen ran on banning them.

@rachelanderson2590 2 года назад

You crack me up! I loved the part when you were talking about the hidden money pouch and you warned us not to show our notes, it sounded like you told us not to show our NUTS 😂 I think that is great advice too 💋💋 my friend’s husband tried to order deep fried crab in Singapore imagine her horror when he asked for deep fried “lady parts” 😜

@sharonerenaldo3466 2 года назад

Bonjour, Frederique. Thanks soooo much for this video. God willing -- I hope to travel to Paris next year. I already subscribe to Babel-- so that I can learn a few conversational words in French. I also watch What are they wearing in London, Paris, or Italy. You have confirmed how an American should present themselves when abroad. Looking forward to my vacation. Thanks again. God Bless you.

@theresadixon5561 2 года назад

Bonjour! Heading to the UK and France in October! Thank you for this invaluable information! Yes Please do a video on what to wear and pack when visiting Europe!!! Please add any other information you think would be helpful....it's my first time!

@gaylestewart8196 2 года назад

Thank you for this outstanding video, Frédérique!!! C’est formidable!!! I have been to Paris twice in my life ( first time in 1972!) - - and every tip you have given is so important. This video is a definite “keeper,” to be shared with so many of my friends!!! Merci beaucoup!!! ❤️ Gayle in South Carolina

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Merci gayle xx

@cinziapaolini6133 2 года назад

Ciao Frederique! I have a very similar story to yours. One of the first times I was in Paris, I was practicing my French with everyone much as I could and everyone appreciated and were kind and very helpful. I was at a restaurant with freinds and I wanted to order on my own so I ordered connard INSTEAD of canard because of my mispronounciation...Dead silence for 3 seconds and then everyone burst out laughing so hard that we were crying even the waiter🤣🤣🤣 I could not stop laughing after they told me what I said. I still laugh about it today.

@sharonmcmann-morelli4896 2 года назад

when i was in Rome, some yrs ago, i was apprehended on a bus to the Vatican. while on the bus, 2 gypsies stole my wallet in my wait pouch….i never felt anything! it was horrible all my money😩

@sweetbabylove1298 2 года назад

gypsy is a slur AND ur using it in a derogatory context

@Propfaqs 2 года назад

You were probably distracted like so many are on the way to the Vatican.

@sharonmcmann-morelli4896 2 года назад

@@sweetbabylove1298 i didn’t know, that’s what the police called said. i apologize never intentionally would do that.

@sharonmcmann-morelli4896 2 года назад

the police who did nothing said they were. A waist pouch , yes in front and under a long leather coat.

@sweetbabylove1298 2 года назад

@@sharonmcmann-morelli4896 no worries now you know

@marydahlheimer3477 2 года назад

Perfect video!!! I traveled for several years in Europe while in the US Air Force, and I could spot an American anywhere. Yes, I agree with everything you said. Thanks

@faceyogamaster 2 года назад

Loved this video.🥰💕🍀

@mikelobrien 2 года назад

Thank you for the travel tips, Frederique! Paris is a city that is on my "bucket list" to visit. I realize that Americans seem to be more casual than our European friends, especially when it comes to athletic wear and logos, so we must stick out like the proverbial "sore thumbs" to scammers and pickpockets. As far as backpacks are concerned, I could never understand why people use them for anything except hiking in the woods. So easy to steal out of! I will remember these tips, plus learn a little conversational French, whenever I'm lucky enough to visit France!

@ellybea68 2 года назад

Thanks for another great video Frederique. My husband and I are leaving on Wednesday for a month on the Italian/French Riviera and a month in the UK so I would have loved your video on what to take to Europe. We are going with carryon luggage only, which as you know is only 7kg from Australia- which is like nothing. Anyway, I am taking navy linen pants, white linen pants, black leggings (for exercise, not to wear in public!), 5 or 6 tops, a light denim jacket, 1 dress, a tankini, a hat, 1 pair of sandals and not much else. I’m already at my limit and haven’t ruled out wearing all my clothes onto the plane. I think going through security dressed as the Michelin Man definitely screams “tourist”!

@anagoldstein1453 29 дней назад

Just a little correction Paris and London are NOT the most visited cities in the world, maybe Europe. NYC, Manhattan to be exact, averages over 62 million people a year, 1 million commute daily and that's staggering considering less than 2 million people live in Manhattan. Just saying

@ms.frederique 28 дней назад

the most visited city in the world is Istanbul no. 1 followed by, London, Dubai, Antalya, Paris, Hong Kong, Bangkok, New York, Cancún, and Mecca.

@mustang-sassy 2 года назад

OOOOH OSCAR!!!! 🥰🥰😍😍 Beezooux!!!!!

@patricianorton-medina9048 2 года назад

great advise! as a native “Manhattanitte”, may I add this goes for any major city.

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

💯

@gayane_igityan 2 года назад

I'm into photography and one of the things that always makes me wonder about these kind of tips is how do local photographers carry their cameras :). I love Paris and have been several times. Having a crossbody bag in front of you is key, i always wore it like that and i used subway and walked lots. There was only once that people did try to scam me asking to sign a petition. they literally shove that in your hands but my bag was crossbody in front of me and i refused firmly, plus a couple of very helpful gendarmes came to my aid. I am not an American and my style is quite European so usually i manage to blend in, but being vigilant is very important to enjoy your stay. Thanks for the video.

@lewistracy3061 2 года назад

They have those pooper scooper drivers 😜 if you don’t step it in you have not had the true “Paris “ experience… when I travel and someone speaks the native language to me I know I have “blended “ .. 😉I attempt to speak the languages and everyone is always happy that I am trying ..you have the best advice in all of your videos ❤️

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Merci lovely 🥰

@mariadagracamouraoserra9886 4 месяца назад

Thank you for your very honest testimony!!! I'm European (Lisbon) and I'd say your tips work well in most southern European countries. By the way… your comment about staying away from the Kim Kardashian style sums it up perfectly 😉

@ms.frederique 4 месяца назад

Thanks for sharing!!

@avagrego3195 2 года назад

Waiting for my son in Paris. A woman approached me with the golden ring scam - I didn't know then it was a scam. I told it wasn't mine, I didn't want it, and she could have. She took it and left. At a Paris train station a young boy tried to sell me a magazine, I told him 2x I didn't want it and he persisted. Finally I told him in a very angry manner if he didn't leave me along I was going to scream and call the police. He understood anger and police and left. These incidents did not bother me and my visit to Paris was lovely.

@TheHighlander1960 2 года назад

My family and I are heading to Italy and Paris next May...I do speak better Italian than French but I have been learning polite phrases and words for Paris. Thank you for all the wonderful advice!!! Just be nice and polite, my Mama use to say, and I believe that goes for everywhere in this world! Be kind, be patient and be nice and thank you again for all your help!!! LOVE YOUR NAIL POLISH, it is beautiful!!!

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Love ❤️

@SM-JIL Год назад

Yes please do a video on your manicure and favourite nail polishes Frederique!

@kayrob1104 2 года назад

Je renvoie la balle: Les cousins français, arrêtez de porter de gros parka quand la température est au dessus de -15 degré, vous avez l'air ultra touriste. La même règle s'applique avec les sweatshirt " Montréal" ou " Roots"... 🤦🏻‍♀️ Bref nous sommes tous le touriste de quelqu'un lol

@ms.frederique 2 года назад

Lol