i moved to paris on my own… 

You’ll NEVER regret this new chapter. I moved to London alone when I was 27. Fantastic experience! I’m now 70 and I’m so happy I had adventures before getting married and having a couple kids!! Good for you!! 🇫🇷

18:23 dude, I’m 28, had a bunch of different careers within marketing and entertainment and moved to a few different countries. It doesn’t get easier but truly the highs of literally opening a window in the morning with a cup of coffee and remembering “dude, I got myself all the way to this moment” is so fulfilling. It’s almost as euphoric as childbirth. Keep up what you are doing but also remember that while you have set up a nice daily structure, you can also slow down. And European culture is the best teacher for that. Whatever is you favorite time of day, take two hours to be unproductive a few times a week and I promise those lonely feeling will go away and the euphoria of the adventure will take over. Sorry to lecture, I’ve just totally been in these shoes before and congratulate you for making the leap and keep pushing through.

Love this so much! I’m appreciating your openness and vulnerability in this complicated and beautiful chapter in your life. Thanks for including us in this journey 🥲

Love this video. The moment where you show “the night before” and you telling yourself “it’s okay” is the some of the most relatable content I’ve seen. Coming from a 29yo Aussie living in London figuring life out alone (for now). If you ever feel like a Eurostar vacay to London, you gotta a fellow independent gal pal in me. Keep crushing it. It will be okay. ❤

I have to step in and give my thoughts. Good on you for doing something that you want to do, staying present to your positive and negative feelings. I don't think I'm alone in saying that my 20s was perhaps the hardest decade. The thoughts and feelings you share reflect the struggle many of us go through at your age. You are doing great (I wish I had taken your advice and just done some things I didn't but wanted to)! You are so wise. Onward and forward!

So lovely to see you doing your own thing,listening to your own inner voice what you want to do,see,try... Beautiful buildings,you journaling,bookstores,the kitchen where you can look out, you made my day Elena!!!!🥰💖🍀📓🖋🕯

I love this ❤️ Specifically that you are working on loving your own company and openly sharing the highs and lows of that. I'm in my 40s now and I so wish I had been adventurous and brave like you are at your age. Keep going! ✨️ Your honesty and vulnerability is beautiful.

not cringey. authentic and relatable. excited for Paris content!!

Girl I’ve been living in Copenhagen for the past 4 months and I understand leaving and living in another place all alone it’s not easy! It’s a big change and I’m thankful for every happy and difficult moment. Enjoy Paris!!!

This was my favourite video of yours in a while. So raw and beautiful. Keep striving for a life you want Elena, and thanks for letting us in on the journey.

Sending you lots of love and hugs! Been living in Australia for 4 years and this year has been tough because all of my friends have left sydney so its just me and my thoughts now.Been thinking about moving back home. Reminding myself to put on a brave face and put myself out there once again and try to create a new community around me.

I stumbled on this video and found it so charming. I lived in Madrid when i was 28 and went to a language school for 4 months and it was such an amazing experience. If you can make an experience like this happen it’s such a gift. I am now 54 and trying to figure out how to spend summers with our family in Europe. When your a traveler/explorer in your heart in never ends. C’est la vie!

Elena, really enjoyed the last minutes of your video - props to you for being so strong and persevering in navigating life, especially on your own 🩵I definitely feel you, you're not alone ! xx

friend left NYC & moved to Athens , GR...5 yrs ago >...NO regrets...LOVES IT!!!

The last three minutes of this video were my favorite. Thank you for showing up authentically and sharing your real challenges and experiences with the world. I’m sure it’s really freaking scary and hard to put that out there sometimes but it’s so necessary for others to see the realness of being a human being. Sending lots of hugs and much love from afar. Your videos always make me feel less alone, thank you for talking about all the feelings! ❤️💕❤️

This was my favourite video of yours in a long time, for the rawn and authentic way you're sharing something a lot of us are experiencing or have experienced 🖤

I love hearing about these topics! Not cringey at all. Navigating life is messy and I love this notion of not waiting around for others to do what you want to do! I love how you film and edit your videos too - and the music 👌🏼💕

Omgg. I cannot tell youu how important the last few minutes of this video were to me like I really really needed to hear that advice from someone and I really look upto you when it comes to advises as you are like an elder sister to me who have achieved sooo much. And you are inspiring and there's always a new thing to learn from you as the days go by. Thank you soo much Elena. Your content really means a lot!🕊💫

Definitely reached the right audience haha I love seeing someone have an amazing life and still be able to talk about how complex it all is. Thank you for sharing honestly

I used to dream of living alone in Paris now i dream of living with friends in a walkable city and making that romantic like Paris. Capitalism man!!! Don’t let the rugged individualism myths get you further down when navigating this very human loneliness. I’ve been watching you for so many years and I Always love the curious and beautiful way you see the world Elena ❤❤❤ you’re not alone in this wandering and it’s no coincidence that we’re all struggling with loneliness, we need each other, we’re only human 🥹 it’s so special to sit in this and feel it

It definitely reached the right audience

Please keep sharing your journey with us! It brings me so much comfort and inspiration :’)

love you elena! been watching you for years and really admire your positivity and your sweet little world you've created in nyc and i'm excited for you on this new journey! if you ever feel like or would be comfortable sharing more vulnerable moments like you did briefly in this one with the night before trying to film clip i think as an audience member in this parasocial relationship (lol) that would be so enriching! like when you kept saying highs and lows i juts kept thinking what highs! what lows! obviously whatever you feel comfortable with is most important but basically if you ever feel willing on speaking more openly about certain aspects of your day to day life i think we as an audience would really be there to support and catch you

it's a cute coincidence that it was the precedent Moya's appartement, same vibes, love it, you need to meet you guys 🩵

I never comment, but had to because this video was SO RELATABLE. elena, you’ve been my inspiration ever since 2020. I moved alone to nyc in august and I’m experiencing the same feelings of exhaustion & loneliness but also SO proud of myself for getting here and feeling complete love for this city. so cool to witness you do this while I’m going through the same thing in nyc. you really made me feel seen, so know that you are not alone! you’re amazing and god has you on this journey for a reason!❤️

Kudos to you for taking the big leap toward adventure! I moved to NY from the west coast by myself a couple of years ago. I know those highs and lows - I remember some tearful nights. But ultimately it was such a great decision. I'm excited to follow you on this chapter of your journey, Elena!

ELENA! I love this content from you... so refreshingly honest and vulerable. We all feel like that at some point. It's crazy - you're talented, gorgeous, and a successful youtuber - AND SINGLE WHAT?! But know that you could date literally any guy in a heartbeat, but you chose to not settle, cause you know you deserve something that aligns, so GO YOU. So proud, you've inspired me to think about moving to Paris, it's something that i've always wanted to do. 💌

You got this girl!🙌 I love how you just went for it! You are stronger than you think 😘

hey Elena! never commented on your videos before but have been watching almost all of them for a while now and just felt like it was just right to come here on this one and let you know that all of your thoughts and feelings are definitely not cringe! your vulnerability and doubts really hit home and I'm so happy I've found a creator like you in who I can see both my past, present and hopefully future self reflected in on so many different details and aspects. Keep pushing yourself to make the challenging life choices!! I'm sure the rollercoaster will be worth it and you'll continue to inspire us to do the same. Enjoy Paris!!! you got this girl

You have always been my favourite person on internet. Its always so inspiring to see you take risks, explore new places and take new challenges. This made a huge impact on me when I started watching your videos 3 years ago. It truly inspired me to move abroad and experience this life that I have always dreamed of. So I left my home last year in hopes of finding a better life and to understand myself better. It takes huge amount of courage for one to leave their life behind. Although there are days when I miss home terribly but I try not to forget why I chose this life in the first place :)💌

Just wishing you the best exploring your new journey in your new city! Lots of love.

I just moved to Norway on my own yesterday and seeing your video makes me so happy and gibes me strength. This is going to be goood! We got this ❤

Love this video so much. Very motivating and a reminder that it's ok to have ups and downs. It's what you do to push through it.

I think this is great. Go while you can. Things that could prevent it in the future: work, a partner, illness, aging parents, kids, grand kids. Have fun. If it rains, go out!

I'm still amazed how people manage to present Paris. For people who really lives there, it must be funny to see your videos.

I moved from Brasil to work in Paris it has now been almost 5 years. It's so crazy for me to see your video and look your eyes and remember all the misted feelings. What I got to say is that what you did is incredibly brave and you probably won't notice how much in a few years. Don't give up, you're not going to regret it even though it sucks for now. 🙏

Cannot wait to watch this chapter!! You are amazing, enjoy Paris

i feel like this chapter of your life seems so true to you right now - thank you for sharing

I love this journey 😌🙏🏻 and I love the vulnerable moments in this video. I just moved to New York by myself 6 months ago as a 27 year old for the exact same reasons…a new chapter, and an opportunity to deepen my connection with myself and really take a chance to see what happens. Thank you for documenting and sharing!!

Wow that apartment is absolutely beautiful and such a VIBE! Definitely taking inspo from it and adding some moden pieces in the next place I move into in the future! So glad you moved to Paris and taking in so much life one day at a time as well! 👏🏻

Elena props to you for taking big chances! You are very smart humorous and beautiful so I know you will do fine in the big city of Paris ! You have accomplished a lot in a month with school exercise and social events plus you’ve set up the place nice and you seem to have a great routine going ! Wish you all the happiness out there for you ! Enjoyed your post today ! Be safe and happy!

Hang in there! You are the best, Elena 💕

proud of you! loved the vlog and excited for your life there

It's always inspiring to see someone embracing the unknown and getting out of their comfort zone. As a guy approaching middle-life crisis territory I found this video (and your content generally) to be refreshingly honest in discussing challenges, while also highlighting all the large and small joys in life. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us!

Bonjour! - congrats on moving to Paris! I've always enjoyed trying to catch your videos, but now I will absolutely try to! My favorite youtube vlogs are seeing people in Paris with all the sights in the backgrounds.

a true nomad. i wouldn't want to do this, but i love seeing u live ur life the way u want to

the way that I have been WAITING for this video. So excited for you

I've never watched your channel before, but you've gained a subscriber gal. I loved this so much!

I am living in Paris right now. Alone, usually living in Copenhagen. I had the exact same mental breakdown last night as you showed in the video. It is humbling, but it challenges my usual comforts of being close to friends and family. Thank you so much for shining some light on these very important feelings that many in their 20's are experiencing.

Elena I am so excited for you! Long term subscriber here (I think 5 years?!) I have always admired your eagerness to jump into change. I can't wait to follow your next chapter in Paris!! xoxox

Girl your freaking eyes - stunning! Also love this can't wait to see your Paris adventures!!

It's awesome to witness you navigating life with such grace. Your journey, exploring stunning places, journaling, and embracing independence, truly inspires. Wishing you endless joy in Paris and beyond! Much love and good vibes! 🌟💕🌈

I love this so much :-( U got this girl so proud of u

I've been waiting for this video and it did not disappoint!

So brave! Wish you all the luck in Paris 💜💜

happy for you elena! ❤❤

Not cringey at ALL girl. You're saying out loud what everyone else is experiencing at any given time ❤ and if they aren't it's only because they're not on the kind of journey you are. But everything you're saying makes perfect sense! Seems like you're exactly where you need to be. You got this!

Whenever I will feel again like you did when you got emotional, I will come back to this video and these comments. Thank you for being my virtual best friends and thanks to everyone else whose comments gave me some motivation and support. We all deserve a beautiful fulfilling life and I know that we will have it! ♥

The backdrop of the apartment when you’re filming in front of the window is a chef’s kiss!

Honestly… her videos gives me hope and peacefulness. Many people could have a different opinion and would maybe not understand why she does these videos, but personally trying to see deeper ans understanding what could be the message or the outcome she want us to get… I feel safe and gives me confidence to go out and try and get out your comfort zone no matter what could the outcome be. That’s life, experiencing having failures that helps us combing forward afterwards. Who knows you might not even get any failures and this might change your life… I just appreciate her content and the fact she shares it with us 🤍 Merci beaucoup, personnellement j’apprécie tes vidéos 🫶🏻

❤❤❤ you’re so brave and thank you so much for sharing! can you do a video on tips for meeting people in a new place?

I loooooved loved your honesty on this video! Going on a quarter life crisis too. I once moved to Paris too. It was my best year so far, despite the ups and lows (most of them at night too). Wish I could go back. I'll be waiting for more updates! Wish you the best.

"if it's just fear stopping you, it's worth working through"... i love this

You got this, Elena ❤

so proud of you!!! SO EXCITING

Earlier this year I took a mini get away 4 hours away from my place and rented an Airbnb. I can relate to your evening thoughts of emotions and feeling alone. I hate to say it but I came home a half a day earlier. Plus I was missing my cat. Good for you for putting yourself out there.

I'm happy for you! I moved to Zurich this past September for my Master's and damn I can relate so much haha. Sending you good vibes!! I can tell you it only gets better:)

I just moved to Berlin from the US and it has been some of the hardest few months but I am also so proud of myself. Def going through a very similar journey and so excited for it! Much love from Berlin! ❤

Loved every bit of this ❤️

Damon has one of the nicest Paris apartments on RU-vid! It's great to have that you are able to have this new adventure in Paris!

It has reached the right audience ❤ thank you.. needed this today 😊

This is interesting. Good for you. I always enjoy new places on my own. It’s so fun.

"if it's just fear stopping you, it's worth working through" ELENA AHHHH TY!

Hi Elena, I loved your video! Thanks for sharing 💕

You got this, girl. 💪🏼 one day at a time ❤

The apartment looks absolutely gorgeous!

Thanks for the video, I am doing this in 3 weeks and really enjoy seeing Americans doing it and their journey.

Suggest taking yourself out for a solo dinner in the evenings, booking tickets for shows, and speciality cocktail bars on weekdays are also good spot for solo dates

Thank you for sharing! So proud of you!

Wow!! Fabulous transition and video!! This is amazing!! Love this video so much and I adore Paris!! Happy wishes and good luck!! You will love this decision!! You are super sophisticated and cultured! This city is perfect - love Manhattan (ADORE!!! - love affair wit the city!!), London and Paris!! I really admire you for putting the social tweeks into action. It's not easy. I am 59! It gets more difficult with age - enjoy it all! We develop such busy lives with age. Having lived in NYC for grad school (West Village - love affair!!) I love seeing what you are experiencing!! Enjoy every second!!🙂

I’m hereeee for the paris content!!!

Inspiring! Thanks for sharing your experience!

I wanna be you when I grow up! Always feel so inspired after watching your videos :)

I moved abroad at 30 and am now almost 37 and it was the best decision I ever made. I wish I had documented more of the beginning and explained the hardships I was going through because I think more people would understand what it takes to be an expat and not see my current life as all butterfly and rainbows; it takes true grit and not a faint heart. Even if just for a few months it’s one of the best things i think any human can do for themselves and opening their mind because living in a city is a universe entirely different than traveling to visit a city. If you decide to stay, just wait for the bureaucracy of it all 😅 Stay strong and enjoy! ❤

Feel proud of yourself for making this journey and thank you for sharing it with us! I'm curious, what's your journaling routine? Do you write whatever comes to your mind or follow a structure of some sort?

Lovely 💕 thank you for your inspirational vision in Paris ✨ The music is beautiful! Would enjoy seeing the musical artists in order on every video 😉

You’ve done something wonderful!

Those of us who are independent and adventurous-who go to new places on our own-always experience loneliness. When I was your age and I moved to New York alone- I put so much pressure on myself to be with someone. To not feel like the odd one out. I was so very tired of being alone. And throughout my life I have experienced this every time I took that leap. I moved to Montreal. I am moving to Amsterdam. We have these hard choices. Stay in our comfort zone and be surrounded by what we know or move out if our comfort zone and experience life. Half of our emotions come from the pressure we put in ourselves. Stay strong Girly. You are young and beautiful and smart and brave. You won’t regret this time-but the trade off will always be- the aloneness. Sending you hugs.

Elena, I stumbled on your blog, My husband and I are moving to France in 2024 and i am sure we will encounter some loneliness too not knowing many people. I have moved a lot since I was a child and each time there is some discomfort not knowing people etc. You are going to be fine! You are doing everything right to find your self in Paris. You will not be alone for too long. My daughter moved too and each time she felt the same, she lives in NY and felt lonely for about a month and then she made tons of friends and had trouble getting lone time:) And soon she plans on moving to London. You are on a new adventure enjoy it and soon your social calendar will be so full that you will be barely able to keep up. All the very best!

Welcome/Bienvenue to Paris!

So proud of you!!! Living vicariously through you? Yes!! I'd love to live in Paris!! You will slay this girl!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

love your vidéos !! ✨

We're almost the same age but it's amazing how you have a lot of experiences already. You are amazing and I hope you enjoy Paris. I aspire to be as independent and brave as you are. Lots of love ❤

Elena! I'm 44, have been mostly single since my late 20s. It's exhausting -- I hear you. I am about to move to Argentina for a few months also for a trial run. Bon courage! We can do this!

Elena, you and I are strangely always in sync with our phases. Going through the same thing (: in it together

love having you over here in europe!

You go girl!

Your apartment is a literal art gallery. Love! Blessings in Paris ❤🎉

you are living my dream! I definitely want to live abroad even for a few months and hopefully it'll happen one day. currently in grad school so I will be living through you!

Hey I feel exactly where you're coming from. I'm in that exact place where doing life alone is stressful and depressing. You have good and bad days. You crave for human interaction. It's like that with me everyday. I'm in New York city. It's not easy and having to convince yourself you will be ok and you got this It's not easy to say as well. I pray alot and try to be ok every single day. You're not alone. I wish I had friends. I wish I had a friend like you. You seem to be a great friend and a great human being. I love watching your videos. It's informative but relaxing at the same time. Keep being great. You got me as your internet friend and subscriber.