my first time in LA

last month i visited my sweet friend fiona in los angeles and filmed some bits of my trip - it's a little all over the place but this video makes me so happy. so grateful for just the in between moments, the nights in, the long drives, spending time with friends on the other side of the world. but still cant quite wrap my head around LA.
💌 friends:
fiona - / fiona.bl
riley - / rileytaylor
jenny - ‪@wearilive‬
💌 contact me:
- insta: @moyamawhinney moyamawhinn...
- email: moyamawhinney@gmail.com
- spotify: open.spotify.com/user/moyamaw...
💌 music:
- / n-ris
- / twenny1
💌 faq:
where are you from? northern ireland - weird accent I know, my mum’s indonesian and my dad’s irish
what do you study? art history (major) and english literature!! its a dream I love it so much. I went to uni @ trinity college dublin and did my semester abroad at columbia
equipment? filmed on sony handycam ax43 and edited on Final Cut Pro X
everyday jewellery? either mejuri or my grandmothers xx - get 10% off your first mejuri order with my code! mejurifinecrew.sjv.io/x9QZ3k
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subs: 497k lovely people xx

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  • @kennedywebb
    @kennedywebb Жыл бұрын

    as an LA native, this was by far the best LA vlog i’ve seen from a youtuber-it feels authentic and i’m so glad u got to experience different parts of LA and socal-hope you had a good trip

  • @JESSIESGIRL

    @JESSIESGIRL

    Жыл бұрын

    I AGREEEEE

  • @moyamawhinney

    @moyamawhinney

    Жыл бұрын

    awwww thank you so so much!!

  • @beatrixdavis941
    @beatrixdavis941 Жыл бұрын

    Moya you capture things in such a beautiful and indescribable way. The cinematography. Just wow! you are so talented.

  • @Kre8tif
    @Kre8tif Жыл бұрын

    A vlog showing a balanced mix of southern California’s natural beauty and its cultural coolness. I lived in Laguna for three years and LA for the next 25 (from 1976 to 2002) before moving to Paris. Moya’s a talented filmmaker.

  • @MilesToGoGo
    @MilesToGoGo Жыл бұрын

    I lived in LA for six years and I will say that even though every single bad thing people say about it is absolutely true (people, traffic, cost, etc.) it is still one of the most amazing cities in the country anyway. Honestly living there as a non-wealthy person isn’t for the weak but I look back on those years as some of the best of my entire life so far. There’s so much to do and see and eat, the weather is impeccable, even driving a couple hours in any direction will bring you somewhere magical. Ugh this video really made me miss it lol you seem like you’re having a fabulous time!

  • @moyamawhinney

    @moyamawhinney

    Жыл бұрын

    awww thank u !! I will say sunny weather 24/7 is definitely something I can get behind ... but yeah maybe once I can drive and have more freedom id love to go back !

  • @livsinanemotionalblender
    @livsinanemotionalblender Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this Moya!!! The cinematography?! The whole video was so calming and exactly what I needed right now! ☺️

  • @88ashjen
    @88ashjen Жыл бұрын

    I’m from California born and raised and it’s more than Los Angeles! I grew up in LA but in a small beach city and it’s just great! You can find an organic experience that is outside of the glitz if you let yourself have that experience. The one thing I love about travel is showing how everything in each country is not monolithic. Your video definitely makes me miss SoCal!

  • @MilesToGoGo

    @MilesToGoGo

    Жыл бұрын

    When I lived in LA one of my favorite things to do was to leave LA lol meaning that yeah just and hour or two outside the city will bring you too a completely different environment. I live in gloomy Portland now and I definitely miss SoCal often as well!

  • @Angel-zs3uf
    @Angel-zs3uf Жыл бұрын

    i actually prefer your vlogs like this where it's kind of all over the place but feels like stitching together memories and mood and feelings,, lovely lovely lovely moya x

  • @sibelk.2197
    @sibelk.2197 Жыл бұрын

    Moya ure a True artist, I‘m amazed by your filming and editing skills. Thank you, for this beautiful video

  • @nazokoli8

    @nazokoli8

    Жыл бұрын

    I just want to learn too😢

  • @moyamawhinney

    @moyamawhinney

    Жыл бұрын

    🥹🥹🥹🥹 thank you!!!!

  • @moilafillesuryoutube
    @moilafillesuryoutube Жыл бұрын

    i love Moya’s vibes it’s so comforting 🥹

  • @sydneyfriedman_
    @sydneyfriedman_ Жыл бұрын

    I grew up in LA but moved overseas for school and this made me miss home. You captured daily life so well and i found myself remembering the little adventures my friends and i had driving around Hollywood and going to the beach after school. I can't wait to be back in a couple weeks ❤️

  • @adorehaeven5607
    @adorehaeven5607 Жыл бұрын

    moya ! you are the most precious being in this world ⭐️

  • @nazokoli8

    @nazokoli8

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @user-zz1xf3jz1g
    @user-zz1xf3jz1g Жыл бұрын

    Finishing my last few exams of college in Ireland and these videos give me such hope for the big scary life after education. Thank you, Moya x

  • @claraschroeder1749

    @claraschroeder1749

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm finishing my last semester of uni in NZ too and I feel the same way, Moya makes the big wide world beyond uni a little less scary. Good luck for your exams!

  • @christinagraham6795
    @christinagraham6795 Жыл бұрын

    your bond with fiona seems extremely healing. Love you both thank you for this video.

  • @awralasaxar
    @awralasaxar Жыл бұрын

    you’ve captured la so beautifully 🥹 i’ve lived here for around 5 years now and feel like i have a newfound appreciation for the city because of how gorgeously you’ve portrayed it. great job moya ❤️

  • @poppytomlinson
    @poppytomlinson Жыл бұрын

    As someone who lives in la, it's nice to see a diffrent perspective of the city, it makes you appreciate it more! ILYSM Moya!

  • @estellebortolato-robin4577
    @estellebortolato-robin4577 Жыл бұрын

    This is a piece of art, a reminiscence of all the movies i see on this city, a personnal and luminous diary. I follow you since Dublin diary and I just want to thank you for all the ideas of travel you bring to me.

  • @suhilahfanpage
    @suhilahfanpage Жыл бұрын

    i miss super long vlogs ilysm moya. your cinematography skills are to die for, youre so inspiring, thank you for sharing your journey with us 💌💌

  • @nestynotnasty4405
    @nestynotnasty4405 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, this whole vlog is such a reset of some sort, a much needed one. Such a lovely experience... so wholesome and raw.❤

  • @aishabah9401
    @aishabah9401 Жыл бұрын

    moya, i love you so much, your videos are literally my therapy, thank you so much for posting and being consistent , i appreciate it🫶💛

  • @annnajx
    @annnajx Жыл бұрын

    moya this was probably my FAVORITE vlog of yours and thats saying a lot bc i love all your vlogs.. you captured the dreamy, hazy, beautiful, simple moments of LA so well. thank u so so much for sharing. ugh this one make me feel so many lovely feelings

  • @folklorefaery
    @folklorefaery Жыл бұрын

    the way this is edited feels so serene and almost like I was there too, thank you for such a beautiful video, moya

  • @NomadMimi
    @NomadMimi Жыл бұрын

    my god Moya you make us dream, you remind me to the beautiful summers where I though I was invincible and I could do anything in the world. Really love this video- But all of them as always since some years ago. Loads of love.

  • @rawrtid
    @rawrtid Жыл бұрын

    "for fiona, the best moments in LA were spent with you" so cute

  • @aysenurssm
    @aysenurssm Жыл бұрын

    omg!! i really miss the feeling of this video so much. dance of the waves, the sound of the wind, long pizza nights with your friend, i know all of these and you deserve all of them, I hope your life will always be this peaceful. even the video made my day and mood, thank u girl🩵🍒✨️xoxo

  • @tralala88
    @tralala88 Жыл бұрын

    You have such a beautiful way of capturing the essence of places that it feels like some sort of distant dream. Thank you for sharing your gift and taking us along on these magical experiences with you.

  • @yvanamariah1132
    @yvanamariah1132 Жыл бұрын

    i just love your videos they are so calming, this was so wholesome, thank you xx

  • @clarajfp5582
    @clarajfp5582 Жыл бұрын

    seeing you with Jenny felt like a crossover for me, and i was sooo happy for it :) amazing video and beautiful shots as always

  • @fit2642
    @fit2642 Жыл бұрын

    I swear every clips moya put in this vlog is PERFECTION💫

  • @waferaoife
    @waferaoife Жыл бұрын

    omg this is so cute!! Love the LA vibes, looks like you had a great time 💕💖

  • @nazokoli8

    @nazokoli8

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s obvious 😂

  • @withirsa
    @withirsa Жыл бұрын

    Iloveyou moya! You are one of my most favourite people. Your videos are a source of comfort. You made me fall in love with travelling and i am yet to travel solo someday. But i am mustering up the courage to even plan that just because of you. Love and prays

  • @nazokoli8

    @nazokoli8

    Жыл бұрын

    I love her too

  • @jasmine-amelias
    @jasmine-amelias Жыл бұрын

    wow as someone whos watched from your second ever video - your cinematography and story telling is so beautiful and has really evolved ! you should be proud x

  • @shoes7492
    @shoes7492 Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful vlog. I love your videos, they make me so excited to travel 💗. They also make me so grateful for this beautiful world we live on 🙌🏽

  • @alejandrafigueroa6332
    @alejandrafigueroa6332 Жыл бұрын

    I grew up just outside of LA, currently in the Bay Area. Haven't been back in years but your vlog made me so happy 💛 I miss So Cal like crazy and hope to visit soon, thanks Moya ☺

  • @tinas.40
    @tinas.40 Жыл бұрын

    OMG 26min VLOG?! just what I needed today!

  • @avokardoes7
    @avokardoes7 Жыл бұрын

    you are the such a beautiful soul inside and out

  • @edielostcontrol
    @edielostcontrol Жыл бұрын

    I just realised why your videos seems so comforting! They make me feel like I'm watching old home video where I was hanging out with friends/family. I love it

  • @n0tharley
    @n0tharley Жыл бұрын

    I really love your channel. recently, ive been feeling very unmotivated, and I didn't really know what I was gonna do with my life after school and I always got stressed out because I didn't have any set goal, and goals are what get me out of bed in the morning, but I saw your paris vlogs and I immediately fell in love with the idea of living in paris, i think it's such a beautiful place to be, and I found a new goal and a reason to keep going, and I just wanted to let you know and thank you

  • @STXR.111
    @STXR.111 Жыл бұрын

    love your videos sm Moya!💕

  • @ektas3688
    @ektas3688 Жыл бұрын

    Was so excited to see this and I’m here for the long vlogz❤❤❤

  • @kirstangerman3535
    @kirstangerman3535 Жыл бұрын

    Moya!!! You’re videos make my day every time. Literally the most beautiful, wholesome content on this app. I aspire to be like you, you precious graceful human being. An absolute gem.🥹🫶

  • @asiavxv
    @asiavxv11 ай бұрын

    as someone who’s lived in la my whole entire life, i will agree with the top comment about how this is the best LA vlog that ive ever seen and ive been watching yt videos for 13 years now so this says a lot! the calmness and peacefulness that this video made me feel warms my heart and honestly makes me want to go outside more and spend more time with my family and friends. ive always seen la as such a busy city where everyone is always rushing and doing their own things but sometimes i forgot how calming our beaches are and how calming nature is in general! ty for capturing such beautiful parts of la in such a peaceful and wholesome way, much love 🫶🏽

  • @nazokoli8
    @nazokoli8 Жыл бұрын

    You’re video really gets better with each one… haven watched you for a very long time “ Living in dublin days” am so glad to see the consistency

  • @c9wboylik3me
    @c9wboylik3me Жыл бұрын

    the way you captured this omg

  • @tiff-liao
    @tiff-liao Жыл бұрын

    You have such a beautiful way of telling your stories and documenting your life! ❤ Thank you for sharing your art of content creating 🥹

  • @ellesworld5636
    @ellesworld5636 Жыл бұрын

    So lovely video! Thank you for you vibe and positive energy!💓💓💓

  • @boy_topics
    @boy_topics Жыл бұрын

    you guys are so sweet together omg this looks like so much fun

  • @lorenavieira8389
    @lorenavieira8389 Жыл бұрын

    you have the power to make everything looks beautiful, calm, poetic and artsy 🥹💖

  • @ghita9606
    @ghita9606 Жыл бұрын

    the vibes from this video are immaculate !! I had a great time watching it, it brought me sm peace

  • @lusss8

    @lusss8

    Жыл бұрын

    The vibessss ❤

  • @user-ji1wi6ht8o
    @user-ji1wi6ht8o Жыл бұрын

    Moyaaaaa you’re editing and your videos warm my heart and feed my soul!!!!🥹❤️

  • @Mr.B197
    @Mr.B197 Жыл бұрын

    Your videos have a very 2000’s homevideo vibe to it. Love it

  • @nikitataneja9241
    @nikitataneja9241 Жыл бұрын

    everything about this video is so glam and i think that's the LA spirit🌟💖. Alsooo, 500K soon🥺

  • @beth1591
    @beth1591 Жыл бұрын

    This prob one of my top fav vlogs of moya

  • @itstoolatehoney
    @itstoolatehoney Жыл бұрын

    your vibe in each video just so distinct ❤

  • @ektas3688
    @ektas3688 Жыл бұрын

    This vlog feels like a breath of fresh summer air🌿🌿

  • @poppycalliope
    @poppycalliope Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful moments with friends, traveling...these are moments you will always remember Moya! what a beautiful vlog ❤ also the ocean IS terrifying 😂

  • @marguie222
    @marguie222 Жыл бұрын

    you’re the reason i started doing youtube you’re whole being just gives me super comfortable vibes, i really love you moya

  • @tynespace

    @tynespace

    Жыл бұрын

    same, she's also my reason why i started vlogging. i love everything about her 😍

  • @marguie222

    @marguie222

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tynespace waittt ler me follow u!

  • @tynespace

    @tynespace

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marguie222 done subscribing to your channel! i love it! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @llamabeee
    @llamabeee Жыл бұрын

    i’m a socal girlie.. but a little to south & aren’t to able enjoy the things close to LA, but every once in a while i hop on the metro link and go to the city to explore, or make my a 1hr+ drive to the beach. it’s not often when I enjoy these things, but that makes them even more special. thank you for sharing bits and pieces of your stay in california. i now have places to visit on my future adventures hehe 💕sending love 💕

  • @annemxma
    @annemxma Жыл бұрын

    thank you for this vlog moya :) throughout the whole video i could really feel that dreamlike sensation that you were talking about at the beginning, the music and the clips of the various landscapes made it so peaceful and soothing, i loved it ! LA looks like a really nice city, it's definitely not the same as cloudy paris (but i guess i would have the same problem with the lack of transportation) also you looked like a little kid in her parents car in that clip 22:46 🥺🥺

  • @siennalockwood5215
    @siennalockwood5215 Жыл бұрын

  • @user-dy3bf5mg4s
    @user-dy3bf5mg4s Жыл бұрын

    just started watching ur vlogs and im obsessed

  • @lubongwe
    @lubongwe Жыл бұрын

    i love your videos so much but this style of filming and editing in particular, has a special place in my heart. loved this sm

  • @lusss8

    @lusss8

    Жыл бұрын

    Im trying to edit like this for my channel

  • @lucymoon
    @lucymoon Жыл бұрын

    I love love loved this, all the whimsical vibes

  • @laurarivalta
    @laurarivalta Жыл бұрын

    The loveliest vlog!!💓

  • @gordanagrubic7006
    @gordanagrubic7006 Жыл бұрын

    This is sooo cinematographic! Love your aestetics!

  • @architagautam6714
    @architagautam6714 Жыл бұрын

    This vlog was beautiful actually. You're amazing at your job

  • @VeeMarieS
    @VeeMarieS Жыл бұрын

    I love SoCal!! I visit as often as I can. There is always something new to do and a new experience that I’ve never had before. The one thing I have to see each and every time though is that ocean!! I’m glad you enjoyed yourself.

  • @lensofliane
    @lensofliane Жыл бұрын

    Love all your videos 🌻 so calming to watch. Would love a basics French class video. With all the basic things you say on the regular ☺️ much love Liane 🌻

  • @lesliemoloughney6309
    @lesliemoloughney6309 Жыл бұрын

    PLEASE DO MORE CHILL LONG VIDS LIKE THIS I LOVED IT SOOO MUCH

  • @gretetbr
    @gretetbr Жыл бұрын

    One of my fave vlogs of yours! ❤️

  • @chelseathompson2796
    @chelseathompson2796 Жыл бұрын

    i just found your channel today from your apartment hunting in paris video's and all of your videos are so relaxing... Ive spent the last nearly 3 years living in different countries and these videos make me feel better about living away from my home in Scotland

  • @celinechristodjudin4943
    @celinechristodjudin4943 Жыл бұрын

    ur living the life moyaaa !! 😆🫶🏼

  • @trishmnz
    @trishmnz Жыл бұрын

    the calmest LA vlog i've seen 💖 this vlog feels like a movieeee

  • @paabloveiga
    @paabloveiga Жыл бұрын

    this vlog was absolutely beautiful

  • @marccolomayt82094
    @marccolomayt82094 Жыл бұрын

    Happy for you and love your vlog! ❤

  • @nazokoli8

    @nazokoli8

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @lenasverse9324
    @lenasverse9324 Жыл бұрын

    this felt like watching a movie

  • @looooouuuuuuuu
    @looooouuuuuuuu Жыл бұрын

    MOYAAA HIII so lovely to always receive notifs from u 🥹 been waiting for this vlooooog aaaaaa thank you!!!

  • @moyamawhinney

    @moyamawhinney

    Жыл бұрын

    omg yayayayayaya ilyyy

  • @YuanQ
    @YuanQ Жыл бұрын

    this was so wholesome and dreamy!

  • @gerardosantana2872
    @gerardosantana2872 Жыл бұрын

    So so happy you watched A Single Man! Truly one of my favorite movies of all time ♥️

  • @taryntsl
    @taryntsl Жыл бұрын

    loved loved loved every bit of this vid

  • @fionagaleas6047
    @fionagaleas6047 Жыл бұрын

    omg moya when you said the beach seems like ireland i was thinking it looks just like wicklow🥹 such a beautiful vlog thank you for the art you create

  • @c9wboylik3me
    @c9wboylik3me Жыл бұрын

    omg i’m so excited for this vlog

  • @moyamawhinney

    @moyamawhinney

    Жыл бұрын

    !!!!

  • @zoefeller6208
    @zoefeller6208 Жыл бұрын

    Most comforting video ever ❤️

  • @Handlebarnpc
    @Handlebarnpc Жыл бұрын

    Its great to see you comfortable and being yourself on camara

  • @lidcall0909
    @lidcall0909 Жыл бұрын

    just like your love letter to nyc video this has a particular aesthetic, production, etc that makes me ENVIOUS of you

  • @melindamiller182
    @melindamiller182 Жыл бұрын

    Love Eve Babitz! her work and your video encapsulates LA so well:)

  • @megankent05
    @megankent05 Жыл бұрын

    Fiona's laugh! I'm obsessed

  • @gabrielleduritsa8464
    @gabrielleduritsa8464 Жыл бұрын

    I love moya vlogs sooo much! Always leave me feeling inspired and also dreamy(?) :)) for the longest time I’d always wanted to visit California (ofc SoCal) , and coming from the Washington D.C. area I was so thrown off because I was used DC being so walkable 12:13 was very relatable 🤍

  • @fini2227
    @fini2227 Жыл бұрын

    This is a work of Art!!! Moya you‘ve outdone yourself again!

  • @lusss8

    @lusss8

    Жыл бұрын

    Right ?! I’m trying my best to edit like thaaat

  • @shimaalaei9984
    @shimaalaei9984 Жыл бұрын

    This was so wholesome 🫶🏻

  • @anyurabyura
    @anyurabyura Жыл бұрын

    such a great vid!!

  • @noorzanaid
    @noorzanaid Жыл бұрын

    aw this is so precious moya

  • @audrianacherie
    @audrianacherie Жыл бұрын

    this one was so comforting x

  • @beablue9489
    @beablue9489 Жыл бұрын

    This was lovely 💕 thank you

  • @lolabraun4192
    @lolabraun4192 Жыл бұрын

    This was such a beautiful vlog

  • @karijenice
    @karijenice Жыл бұрын

    new moya video my day is made

  • @ollymtwazi2713
    @ollymtwazi2713 Жыл бұрын

    oms this was so beautiful!

  • @morajortiz
    @morajortiz Жыл бұрын

    this is like a movie, so nice 💘⭐💘⭐

  • @MelanieHeart
    @MelanieHeart Жыл бұрын

    omg girl!! you captured exactly how I feel about la!! haha I've grown up here and you just get it girl. the mountains, the ocean, and no public transport lol.

  • @saaaarahchen
    @saaaarahchen Жыл бұрын

    omg I had to laugh so hard at the part of you waking up and realizing the camera is on hahha so cute

  • @sametaltinpinar
    @sametaltinpinar Жыл бұрын

    this was the best LA vlog i’ve seen