The 5 Things I Do When I Get to a New City

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Johnny Harris is a filmmaker and journalist. He currently is based in Washington, DC, reporting on interesting trends and stories domestically and around the globe. Johnny's visual style blends motion graphics with cinematic videography to create content that explains complex issues in relatable ways. He holds a BA in international relations from Brigham Young University and an MA in international peace and conflict resolution from American University.

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[AidinRobbins]

Loving these casual videos! Your documentary work is some of my favorite online and it's so cool to see some of the travel/technique behind it. I love finding the character of a new city so I'll definitely be doing this next time I'm in one 🙌

[RealEngineering]

Makes me miss Norway. Need to return and make some videos.

[anjeboo]

That realisation of having a trainee to cut his hair lmao 😂

[edvard_r]

Guide to Norwegian light conditions:
Spring: mostly normal light and length day/night
Summer: *INFINITE LIGHT! The sun *NEVER SETS! (*almost)
Fall: normal light and length day/night
Winter: Mostly dark, buuut the few hours of light are GOLDEN HOURS! Yes, PLURAL!

[Kurashuu]

"I'm Johnny Harris. I'm gonna show you what it takes to get out alive from some of the most dangerous jetlags on Earth. I've gotta make it through a day of sleepiness in the sort of places you wouldn't last a day without the right survival skills"

Anyway, I just love how Johnny can turn any mundane thing into something that's absolutely worth watching

[elenaricaurteyepes]

"looking at water energizes me" isn't weird at all...there's something about water that's powerful and has relaxing or energizing effects on people.

[RobbieBackpacking]

4:18 Even the jackhammers are more polite in Europe.

[firebender]

I’d love if this was a series - [ 5 THINGS ]

Every time he goes to a new country, vlogs the 5 things. It’s be so cool to see.

[seoulglo]

3:28 Norway also has the least amount of Flat Earthers per capita.

[Jonsson]

Johnny: "Norway drinks more coffee than any other country in the world per capita"
Finland: "Are you sure about that?"

[blakebuthod]

Guide
1. Coffee 1:58
2. Water(front) 2:38
3. Bakery 3:46
4. View(point) 5:52
5. Park 7:23

[MdmERM]

This is one of my favorite of Johnny's videos. It has everything: travel, practical tips, fun facts and a bit of humor.

[edvard_r]

Really enjoyed this casual travel vlog Johnny – especially when you're in my home city! It's always fun to watch foreigners explore the places you've seen thousands of times. Some nice tips too, thanks!

[EdGeLV]

These are really good videos, waiting for this channel to blow up

[jivanjovan]

the amount of social interaction he succeeds in doing freaks me out

[zeffery]

yeah, i agree! If anyone comes to San Diego, go to
1) Copa Vida or Bird Rock for Coffee
2) Seaport Village for water
3) Extraordinary Deserts for bakery
4) Cabrillo or Soledad for viewpoint
5) and Balboa Park for... park

[JoshDauer]

You seem like you'd be a fun person to hang out with in a new city.

Big fan of all your Vox work, digging this casual format too, keep it up (:

[cookies]

Yesss! I’m in my early 20s and I’m so happy I found yours and Iz’ channel! I needed some simple, beautiful inspiration

[NateandNoahTryLife]

Best baked good you’ve had in any of your travels?

[andrewwiggins]

As a fellow BYU alum, it makes so happy to see you have coffee in the #1 position. I collect coffee as I travel and I find it makes one of the most useful and enjoyable souvenirs. Good on ya, mate.