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15 Best Travel Vloggers on YouTube to Follow

Written By: Christine Ka'aloa

Digital Nomads

Updated On: June 3, 2023

Living your passion for travel is one thing, but filming yourself doing it daily to weekly for binge watching audiences on YouTube is another! Yet, the list of travel vloggers on YouTube grows as storytelling techniques of its creators evolve to keep you tuned in.

From storytelling editing, daily vlogging, cinematic flair, sexy drone shots, and 360 viewing, these travel YouTubers are committed to pumping out travel inspiration on a regularly programmed basis.

Enjoy this list of inspiring Youtube channels to find great travel content and travel experiences.

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Best Travel Vloggers

Christine chose some great travel vlogs and we don’t want to mess with her, list, but when you are done here, check out some other amazing travel YouTubers! These travel personalities are not only travel hosts, they are their own travel show! We made our own list of best travel vloggers too !

1. Fun for Louis

Louis Cole initially started out enthralling (and grossing out) viewers with his adventurous ability to eat every odd delicacy that was dead or alive.

Today, this U.K. travel vlogger has taken to daily vlogs of his life, inspiring viewers to live the adventure while travelling the world.

A well-loved travel vlog hero of YouTube, not only does he make binge-watching addictive, but he incorporates 360-degree video and has his fans introduce his videos.

Schedule : Daily

2. Mr Ben Brown

Mr. Ben Brown is mostly known as a YouTube vlogger. But he travels a bit and his Visual Vibes series showcases some seriously stunning travel cinematography, which will leave you breathless.

An expert storyteller, his vlogs are partly filmed from his perspective, as if you’re inside his head.

Whether skiing, motorbiking or hiking, you’ll feel like you’re moving vicariously with him, as he traipses around the world to meet up with his posse of YouTuber friends.

Ben joined YouTube in 2006 definitely making him one of the older travel vloggers (at least by channel age) out there.

• Devon Supertamp is very similar and we have him listed on our choices for best travel channels.

Schedule: Daily .

3. Vagabrothers

The Vagabrothers are the wacky boys of the travel vlogging world.

As charismatic travel hosts revving you for the flight,  they offer a cultural soft side into the joys of travelling.

Their travel videos incorporate fun shooting styles, collaborations with other YouTubers, destination guides focused on culture, and lethal drone shots.

Schedule :  Tuesdays

4. Hey Nadine

As the reigning top female travel vlogs on YouTube, Nadine Sykora knows what YouTube audiences want.

As Hey Nadine , she infuses her travel lifestyle channel with a creative flair of fashion, fun, food and entertainment.

From travel tips, to “ What I Eat in a Day in. ..” ,… to playful collaborations with other travel YouTubers, Nadine’s channel drums up an addiction to seeing just what new video she puts out next.

Schedule : Twice a week

5. Migrationology

Would you travel for food? Favorite food vlogger and travel YouTuber Mark Weins does, and boy does he!

A travel and food blog, Migrationology has hit gastronomical stardom on YouTube, making Mark the number one ‘foodie guy’ to both, watch and read.

Mark is the ultimate digital nomad!

He shares his passion for travel by delivering each country through mouth-watering morsels.

You’ll find DIY city guides and of course, lots and lots of food videos!

Schedule: Sundays and Wednesdays.

6. Wolters World

Mark of Woltersworld is my favorite ‘Loves & Hates Travel Guy’, sharing his unchained opinion on what travelers will love, hate and be shocked with about each city.

He tells it like it is and his honesty won’t take away your excitement in experiencing the place for yourself.

His videos are highly informative insights, which crack the travel code of each country.

Schedule: Wednesdays and Saturdays

7. Hopscotch the Globe

Kristin Sarah merges her acting chops with her love for travel in Hopscotch the Globe .

She’s like that fun travel bestie who’s not afraid to be a little silly. Her channel incorporates vlogging with cultural parodies and travel inspired DIY recipes.

Today, she shares her channel spotlight with her husband Siya; together, these travel partners in crime hop around the globe, creating weekly entertainment.

They’ve also recently added a baby drone into their picture!

Schedule : Weekly

8. Psychotraveller

If twenty-something backpacking is your thing, check out Psychotraveller .

Ally dishes backpacking travel tips, vlogs and travel budget information, all with a dose of humor.

Best of all, her favorite filming studio is often a hostel room!

Schedule: Weekly.

9. GRRRL TRAVELER

Does traveling alone freak you out? Christine Kaaloa of GRRRL TRAVELER takes you inside the adventurous world of solo travel and shows you how she survives it.

Experiencing culture shock and filming it , isn’t easy, but Christine finds ways to turn her encounters of taxi scams, Asian squat toilets, airport layovers and getting sick abroad, into travel survival tips to walk away with !

A solo travel blogger, she films and blogs travel tips and city and food travel guides, while playing with video storytelling styles.

Schedule: Fridays or Saturdays.

10.  Sonia’s Travels

Sonia is your female travel MacGyver. From how to pack your makeup to product reviews and how to score a deal on a hotel, she’s got slick tips to make you a savvy traveler.

Her tips are usually around 2-3 minutes, which make her videos perfect to watch with your morning coffee.

Until then, she has hundreds of travel tip videos to keep your travels well-groomed.

Schedule: On hiatus. Let’s hope she comes back.

11.  The Planet D

Dave and Deb of The Planet D , not only live the dream of travel, but they also visit some of the most exotic places that most of us can only dream about!

This zany travel-adventure couple have blogged about adventure travel for the past 10 years, and now they’re on YouTube too, inspiring each other (and others) to take a passion for adventure to the next level. Making the list as one of the couple travel vloggers to watch.

From polar ice plunges in Antarctica to riding the fastest zipline or ballooning over the Masai Mara, their channel covers a bucket list of activities to try when you’re looking to leave your comfort zone.

Schedule: Saturdays.

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12.  gone with the wynns.

Ever think of packing up your family life and hitting the road in an RV?

Nikki and Jason of Gone with the Wynns sold it all and packed it up to hit the highway.

From composting toilets to solar powering an RV (okay, not your everyday travel story), they’ve transformed the concept of an RV travel lifestyle for YouTube.

Their videos are well-shot and occasionally, filmed like a sexy commercial (okay, not your every day RV travel video).

Recently, they’ve made a rather new change in their lives, by trading in their RV for a sailboat!

Schedule : Weekly.

13. Samuel & Audrey

You may know Samuel and Audrey as their travel blogging aliases, Nomadic Samuel and That Backpacker .

As former ex-Korea expats, this adorable travel geek couple are on an indefinite road between expat life and nomadism.

Their channel is prolific with destination guides and food taste tests.

For audiences, who want to get their binge watching on without taking a break, they are also known to occasionally have long format videos.

Schedule: 1-2 times a week.

14. 8 Miles from Home

Inspiring us to take our dream lifestyle (and dog) abroad is 8 Miles from Home .

Sacha and Jymael are British photographers turn expat vloggers, documenting their life in Thailand.

Their vlogs are cinematic video diaries, occasionally incorporate dazzling special FX.

Recently they announced their new adventure~ a move to Portugal and a baby!

15. The Food Ranger

If you love Asian food, Trevor is The Food Ranger of Asia. An expat in Sichuan, China, he chomps and slurps some of the best Chinese cuisine (and uh, some pretty obscure foods too).

Commendable is his ability to upload regular videos while staying under China’s banned radar (YouTube and Google are banned in China).

He’s quickly growing a following as a new foodie channel to watch.

Schedule: Saturdays

How the best travel vloggers were chosen:

Like all lists, people will wonder why they’re not on it. I’m positive I missed some good ones, but this is very loose criteria I’d be using if I were hired to cast, produce or pitch a TV show. Creators did not need to meet all criteria, but most. – Programming: Weekly dedication, quality, storytelling & individual style execution – Audience: Niche, loyalty, & YouTube friendly – Blog worthy and/or binge worthy – Does it bring a new spin to the term “travel video” or “travel show” – Channel Personality/Talent: brand recognition, hosting & entertainment value

Do you have favourite travel vlogger you love on YouTube? Introduce us to them in the comments below!

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That’s a subjective question. If you go by subscribers it is Devon Supertramp or Fun for Louis on this list. Drew Binskey is definitely the most successful travel vlogger out there right now.

Mark Weins t ops the list as the best food travel vlogger. He takes you on a culinary journey around the world.

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About Christine Ka'aloa

Christine Ka'aloa is a freelance television producer , camera operator and travel blogger/YouTuber. She runs GRRRL TRAVELER, where she writes about solo travel, food and travel inspiration. Follow Christine at grrltraveler / Facebook / Instagram / Twitter / YouTube

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Best Travel Vloggers and YouTubers to Follow in 2024

As a travel vlogger myself, I may be biased but I think that travel vloggers provide a captivating insight into the world of travel and adventure. You can explore destinations from the comfort of your sofa and get endlessly inspired for your next trips.

The visual storytelling that video content allows for is perfect for travel. I think it’s an amazing way to discover new and unique perspectives on travel.

Travel videos resonate with aspiring adventurers in a way that can be difficult with written content.

Plus, it’s a great way of getting to know a creator and the face behind a travel blog . I love that travel vlogs provide a more personal approach that combines an informative experience with wonderful creativity.

To help you discover the best travel content out there, I have compiled a list of the top travel vloggers and YouTubers for the most engaging travel video content.

I’ve included sections on solo female travellers, family travel vloggers, British travel vloggers, and travel couples. 

From personality-led travel vlogs to stunning cinematic masterpieces, here is my pick of the best travel vloggers and YouTubers to follow in 2024.

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Top travel vloggers

Fearless and far.

Mike Corey is the man behind adventure travel vlog, Fearless and Far . I love that he journeys to weird and wonderful destinations, which are far away from the mainstream.

It is a wonderfully creative vlog that encourages people to face their fears to travel the world.

Mike approaches travel and life as an extreme sport. The results are wild, unique, and downright crazy travel experiences. His travel vlogs are a rollercoaster of adventure and adrenaline-fuelled travel.

Drew Binsky

Drew Binsky is an American travel vlogger and Youtube documentary maker. His travel vlog has a heavy focus on discovering and celebrating the various cultures across the world.

Telling unique stories of the communities and culture behind every location, he brings his viewers daily travel videos.

In a refreshing approach to travel vlogging, Drew puts a spotlight on sociopolitical issues, including human rights, gay and transgender acceptance, and challenging racial and religious stereotypes.

He wants to bust the myth that the world is unsafe, inspiring other people to travel and widen their perspective of the world; which I think is an admirable goal.

As if that wasn’t enough, Drew often features amazing special guests on his channel too.

Nadine Sykora is a seasoned globetrotter who brings an impossibly fun and positive energy to her travel content.

I think her energy is genuinely infectious, adding an optimistic and lively dimension to travel and adventure.

It’s this approach that elevates her storytelling, inspiring young people to travel. Her videos are helpful and informative, from packing guides to handy travel hacks.

Hey Nadine is therefore a great resource for aspiring young adventurers.

Sam Kolder is a Canadian adventurer and creator of exceptional travel videos. As a seriously talented travel filmmaker, Kolder’s videos are nothing short of cinematic masterpieces.

Kold is a channel for high quality travel content, as well as some educational videos for aspiring filmmakers.

In his travel videos, you’ll discover engaging storytelling and the best transitions you’ve ever seen. Kolder is also known for his incredible drone shots and a habit for backflipping off tall structures.

Videos are few and far between but, trust me, they are always worth the wait. My favourite travel video of all time is Kold’s Hey Tim :

Lost LeBlanc

Christian LeBlanc is another Canadian adventurer. His unwavering passion for travel shines through his well executed videos on his YouTube channel, Lost LeBlanc .

He has created a dedicated community of like-minded travellers as a result. I love that LeBlanc encourages his viewers to step out of their comfort zones in the pursuit of adventure and global discovery.

He offers a lot of resources to other aspiring travel filmmakers and photographers, teaching both the creative and business side of the travel vlogging sphere.

Formerly known as Migrationology, Mark Wien’s travel vlog is one for the foodies. He believes that food is the reason you should travel and believe me when I say that his dribble-worthy videos strongly support this claim!

His content combines incredible food discoveries with highly watchable travel experiences.

Mark is based in Thailand with his wife, but he frequently travels all over the world trying amazing food from various different countries and cultures.

He is constantly on the hunt for local delicacies and mouth-watering meals.

Phil Good Travel

In the Phil Good Travel vlog , Phil Calvert travels across Europe sprinkling positivity everywhere he goes. His aim is to promote solidarity between all backgrounds, races, and upbringings.

Given that black travellers are frequently the minority in Europe, Phil has set out to create a community of black travellers in this part of the world.

I love that he brings open-mindedness and optimism to his travel videos, and his enthusiasm is truly infectious.

Sorelle Amore

Sorelle is a quirky bundle of energy with a huge and infectious smile.

Her YouTube channel offers more than just travel, whether it’s home updates or ‘Advanced Selfie’ photography tips. In short, she wants to inspire confidence and creativity.

Her videos feel very authentic, with none of the superficial or forced feel that you sometimes get with other vloggers. Sorelle is constantly striving to be a better human, and tries to inspire others to do the same.

She recently moved to Iceland, so if you love Iceland content (who doesn’t!) then you’ll love some of her latest videos.

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Solo female travel vloggers

Brooke saward.

A travel vlogger from Tasmania, Brooke Saward aims to inspire young people to travel more, and to feel more confident travelling solo.

Brooke documents her travels on her YouTube channel in a way that feels authentic and accessible. A popular blogger, vlogger, author, and adventurer.

Eva zu Beck

Eva zu Beck is an adventure traveller and solo female explorer. On her YouTube channel Eva explores less visited destinations which are not commonly seen in mainstream travel media.

Whether it’s visiting Aleppo and Damascus in Syria, hiking the K2 base camp in Pakistan, or trekking alone through Mongolia.

Eva aims to tell the stories of those people, communities, and cultures that you don’t normally see or have access to. She encourages people to push themselves out of their comfort zones.

A truly inspiring solo female traveller and one of my personal favourites.

I Am Aileen

Aileen Adalid is a travel vlogger from the Philippines. She did what many of us dream of doing: she quit her corporate job at 21 to travel the world.

Aileen shows her viewers how to travel the world as a digital nomad, inspiring her community of travel dreamers to do the same.

On her channel, I Am Aileen , you’ll find beautiful travel videos which are packed full of tips and tricks. I love that she also shows you how to live a sustainable travel lifestyle.

Jennelle Eliana

Known as the woman who lives in a van with her pet snake, Jennelle Eliana’s YouTube channel exploded within a matter of weeks. Her travel vlog has a light-hearted feel with a strong focus on sustainability.

All her videos are shot and edited on her iPhone. I think hte lower production values of her videos provide a more authentic portrayal of van life.

She addresses the less glamorous sides of travel and I love that it doesn’t feel as curated or manufactured.

Oneika the Traveller

A thrill-seeker and travel junkie, Oneika Raymond is dedicated to inspiring people of colour to travel the world and live outside of their comfort zone. She inspires through education and engaging storytelling.

Oneika is not just a successful travel vlogger. She is also an award-winning writer, journalist, and keynote speaker – having spoken at the Women in Travel Summit and Women’s Travel Fest. 

Pocket Wanderings

Okay this is a shameless self-promotion but it would be remiss of me not to include my own YouTube channel in this list!

I’m still relatively new to travel blogging but I’m hoping to grow my YouTube community moving forwards. On my channel you’ll find solo travel tips, luxury travel inspiration and hotel reviews.

Family travel vloggers

The bucket list family.

The Gee family started out when they sold everything and left home to travel around the world to become Family Travel Journalists.

The Bucket List Family travel vlog documents their many adventures and travels across the world.

They describe themselves as “just your ‘average’ family”, playing on the fact that most people wouldn’t consider their adventure-fuelled family life to be ‘average’ at all.

I’m sure that the Gee family will certainly make you question whether settling down is the best way to approach family life!

Hopscotch the Globe

Hopscotch the Globe is run by travel couple, Kristen and Siya. Until recently, they would have fallen into the travel couple section – but now they have a daughter and a dog, they are fully fledged family adventurers.

Their aim is to inspire couples and families to travel more. The couple share travel tips, destination guides, food adventures, and tiny home living on their channel.

I find their videos to be funny, entertaining, and genuinely helpful.

Wolter’s World

The Wolter’s World channel is a great destination for honest travel advice. It comprises a family of four who have lived, studied, worked, and travelled across the world.

Wolter addresses the best and the worst parts of travelling to help his viewers be better prepared.

In sharing honest perspectives, Wolter provides helpful insights into the culture and people of the places he visits.

He has a preference for showing this more realistic side of travel – rather than fancy drone shots and backflips of cliffs. There are new videos every Wednesday and Saturday.

The Makepeace family consists of Caz, Craig, Kalyra, and Savannah. They are on a mission to prove that travel does not have to stop after children.

They have travelled the world nomadically since 1997, so trust me when I say that these guys really know what they’re talking about.

Having travelled solo, as a couple, as expats, as digital nomads, in an RV, and as a family, they bring multiple viewpoints to the travel experience.

Their videos help fellow travel lovers unplug from the chaos, travel more, and create better memories – all with kids in tow.

British travel vloggers

Fun for louis.

Louis Cole is a popular British travel vlogger, recognised by his signature dreadlocks.

He’s also partial to a backflip in wonderful and remote locations. The Fun For Louis channel brings upbeat and charismatic video content.

Louis is a non-stop adventurer, creating daily vlogs – so there is a lot of content to get stuck into. You’ll find a whole variety of creative content and fun adventures on Louis’ travel vlog.

It’s exciting, entertaining, and engaging.

Mr Ben Brown

A talented photographer and filmmaker, Ben Brown documents his travels to far-flung destinations. As a result of his engaging content, Ben has achieved wide acclaim for his YouTube content.

Ben is also a professional athlete, as a two-time world champion kayaker. He is energetic and optimistic, which I think shines through his travel content.

Psycho Traveller

Birmingham-born Aly is a digital nomad who has built an online community of fellow travel lovers. The ‘psycho part’ of Psycho Traveller comes from the fact that Aly is a Psychology graduate. 

I love that Aly provides raw, honest commentary in her content, as well as helpful tips and tricks. She aims to inspire everyone – of all ages and backgrounds – to live the life they want to live.

She is also a best-selling author and public speaker.

Couple travel vloggers

The planet d.

An endearing adventure couple, Dave and Deb live by the motto ‘adventure is for everyone’. They are a refreshing change from the ‘perfect’ travel couples you see plastered all over Instagram.

The aim of Planet D is to inspire everyone to seek adventure – you don’t have to be young, fit and rich to travel. 

Their videos provide valuable information and unique experiences for anyone looking to live a more adventure-fuelled life.

Sailing La Vagabonde

Sailing La Vagabonde is run by Australian couple Riley Whitelum and Elayna Carausu. It all started with a dream of circumnavigating the globe by sailboat – with no previous sailing experience!

Riley and Elayna share video content around their seafaring experiences, including useful information for those looking to start sailing.

They inspire others to live an alternative lifestyle and also hope to raise ocean awareness. Now they have a baby in tow, so there’s a new and exciting dimension to their travels!

Kara and Nate

Kara and Nate are high school sweethearts who have been travelling the world full-time for five years. They started with a goal of travelling to 100 countries – which they have since achieved and surpassed!

The travel couple embark on all kinds of adventures – from hiking Everest Base Camp to taking the Trans-Siberian Railway.

You can also find a number of resources on travel hacking, YouTube, and entrepreneurship on their blog.

The Endless Adventure

Eric and Allison embody the classic story of leaving steady jobs to pursue a life of travel as digital nomads.

Their YouTube channel, The Endless Adventure , offers a tantalising combination of travel, food, and adventure – all of the best things in life!

I think this is a great channel for travel foodies, as they share some of the most mouth-watering food from around the world.

I have no doubt that Eric and Allison will inspire you to hit the road and pursue a life of adventure.

Flying the Nest

Stephen & Jess are an Australian couple with a passion for adventure. You’ll find a range of travel content on Flying the Nest , from daily life and food discoveries to volunteering and worldly travels.

The couple share a diverse range of travel experiences, from hiking Machu Picchu to overwater bungalows in the Maldives.

Their videos offer a unique historical insight and engaging video content. Plus, they now have a new baby to join their adventures.

I couldn’t possibly fit all of the amazing travel vloggers out there into this list. But these are some of my personal favourites and a great place to start if you’re feeling overwhelmed with all the travel content on YouTube.

As mentioned above, I do have my own YouTube channel ? It’s only in the early stages I’m already in the process of expanding it and any new subscribers honestly means the world.

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That’s really nice post. I appreciate your skills. Thanks for sharing.

No travel beans in the list! Missing out guy’s

Why not Harold baldr ? Please try out his channel 🙂

Great list!

I follow Steve Marsh out of Scotland, Cecila Blomdahl out of Svalbard Norway, Mathers on the Map out of New Jersey, and Erik Aanderaa out of Norway. All great travel content. Thanks for these. I plan to check out a few.

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5 Food Travel Youtube Channels You Must Follow (2024)

If you are like me, your youtube watch list includes food, food and more food. There’s a huge variety of food related channels on YouTube and each of them have their own specialty. There are channels like  Tasty , Bon Appétit ,  Grandpa Kitchen , Matt Stonie and tons more. There’s no dearth of good food around the world and some YouTube vloggers take us all over the globe through their videos. How fun it is to live vicariously through them! Watching their food videos helps me decide where I want to go in the future and what exactly to eat there. After all, we live to eat, don’t we? 🙂 Here, I have curated a list of my favorite YouTube travel food vloggers. Interestingly, they all mostly have videos related to Asian food. I am an Asian food lover myself and want to explore much more Asian food in the future. If you are a fan of Asian cuisine too, be sure to check out these channels and subscribe to them!

Best Food and Travel Bloggers to Follow on Youtube

Strictly Dumpling

Mike Chen, the star of Strictly Dumpling is an Asian food enthusiast – and it shows! His love for food is evident in the way he talks about every dish. Mike has traveled to various parts of the world – India, Korea, Japan and more! The best part is that he gives genuine comments about the food, whether good or bad. His main channel boasts of 2.2 million subscribers who follow his food journey. One of my favorite food series by Mike Chen is when he visits 7 Eleven in different countries and shows what is unique in every single country. It’s a delight to watch him discover so much yummy food in every episode. I highly recommend his videos!

I used to follow Chonny during his Kpop and comedy video days. I recently rediscovered him and was pleasantly surprised. Now, Chonny, with Dalena, create awesome travel food vlogs. Together, they show viewers the best places to eat in Korea, Singapore, Australia etc. He gives a rating out of 10 to the food which helps viewers estimate if they want to visit that place or not. It’s a treat to watch the couple travel around different cities and explore so many different cuisines and delicacies.

The Food Ranger

At the beginning of every video, you’ll be greeted by a warm, smiling face. That’s Trevor James, a street food and local food aficionado. He loves to get to know different cultures and shares his vast knowledge with his audience. His wonderful personality and food adventures have led him to amass 2.6 million subscribers on YouTube. Trevor believes that food is the best way to connect with others and I wholeheartedly agree! Food brings everyone together no matter where you’re from. Watch The Food Ranger to take a glimpse at street food from China, Malaysia, Thailand and more!

Any food and travel-related list is incomplete without the one and only, Mark Weins ! With a whopping 3.8 million subscribers, Mark has shown the world what a wonderful and knowledgeable video host he is! His face lights up whenever he sees food and that’s the mark of a food enthusiast right there. He’s also an author! Mark is based in Thailand but travels to many other countries in search of yummy food. I’m sure you are already following him but if you are not, you must!

Best Ever Food Review Show

Hosted by Sonny Side, Best Ever Food Review Show lives up to its name. He is open to trying everything out in the world of food and travels to various locations so that we, the audience, can live vicariously through the videos. You can watch some rare and exotic food items as well as watch him complete some challenges where he tries to eat food worth $100 in a day. The show is a delight to watch and I highly recommend it. If you prefer watching food videos from specific countries, check out his playlists!

These were some of my top picks for the best food travel YouTube channels that you should follow! I hope you enjoy watching their videos as much as I do. Each vlogger mentioned in this list has their own style and charm, which makes for an awesome viewing. Have fun!

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i already follow Simon & Martina and Food Ranger, would love to check out Mark Veins YT channel also

this is great article thanks for sharing…

Love the Food Ranger. Thanks for sharing these!

Nice blog.. it is very informative. Regards: Asian Foods Near Me

Mark weins Best ever food review show Food ranger Strictly dumpling Eater

this one gets it right…. best food rteview show

May I suggest Best Every Food Review Show and Travel Thirsty?

For me its the best. It travel around the world and go to the extremely remote areas to shoot and the editing is excellent. The host is funny and he eat what the local eat during his shootings. He explore exotic and the most unique food in every country and eat it. I think he’s the one who did that thing, most of this people on the list eat only those common dishes. Sonny, the host of this show, eat worms, bugs, ants, rats, etc. He’s an amazing man.

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The Best Travel Vloggers on YouTube in 2022

If you’re anything like me, your YouTube home feed includes a lot of travel stories, with food and travel vloggers, around the world explorers, van life channels, and outdoor adventurers.

Watching travel videos helps me decide where to travel next in the world, and what exactly to do once I get there.

In person travel around the world is difficult with the pandemic right now, so I’ve loved watching travel adventures virtually from my favorite YouTubers. It’s a wonderful way to mentally escape the stress and uncertainty of the last year.

YouTube has more than 2 billion (yes, that’s billion with a b ) monthly logged in users. If you’re a prospective travel vlogger, getting your videos on YouTube can be as easy as filming a video, editing with a video editor , and uploading. Because getting started on YouTube can be so simple, that’s meant plenty of vloggers, with interesting stories to tell, are on the platform.

Many of my favorite vloggers introduce viewers to bucket list travel adventures around the world, while others stay closer to home.

Several travel bloggers on this list, like Kara and Nate, made the transition from around-the-word travel videos to van life during the pandemic. Others have bought and renovated isolated cabins, while others continue their adventures locally.

I enjoy watching their current adventures, but it’s also a great time to dig back in the archives and watch older videos. I even check out a few classic travel TV shows from time to time!

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Check out some of our favorite YouTube travel channels. We think these are the some of the best travel vloggers on YouTube right now.

Kara and Nate 2.1 Million YouTube Subscribers

I just found Kara and Nate’s channel in the last year. It’s fantastic, and I wish I’d found it sooner! Kara and Nate are a husband and wife team from Nashville Tennessee, who traveled to 100 countries before travel slowed down in 2020.

The production quality of this channel is fantastic, with high quality videography, and great audio as well. These days, they’re making content driving through the USA in a van, with plenty of stops at interesting accommodations and attractions along the way.

Favorite video: We Slept Outside in Antarctica

Eamon and Bec 782K YouTube subscribers

Eamon and Bec are a Canadian couple that I started watching when they were travelling around Europe and Morocco in their self converted Sprinter van. There’s plenty of gorgeous content on here about their travels, their vegan recipes (they even have a vegan cookbook), and life on the road.

These days, Eamon and Bec are vlogging about renovating their cabin in the woods of Ontario, Canada.

Favorite travel video: How to Winter in the Canadian Wilderness

Foresty Forest 245K YouTube subscribers

Foresty Forest is the real deal, if you’re interested in bicycle touring, ascending mountains, and the great outdoors. His crockpot makes frequent appearances, with simple home cooked meals made in the van.

This is old school YouTube, without paid sponsorships, or paid reviews.

You’ll find yourself singing the insanely catchy theme song, “ Foresty Forest, he lives in a van… Foresty Forest! “

I always catch myself smiling when there’s a new Foresty Forest upload.

Favorite video: Living in a Minivan During Freezing Temperatures

Christian Schaffer – 70K subscribers

Christian makes her living as an outdoor adventure and travel photographer, and was a former Abercrombie model and retail manager.

As you’d expect, her travel videography is beautiful, but the channel is also packed full of thoughtful, intelligent tips about van life, making money, and life in general.

Favorite video: Van Life | Parking and Solo Female Safety

The Wild Card: Tom Green 267K YouTube subscribers

Bet you didn’t expect to find Tom Green on this list!

Tom is best known as a comedian, whose career started on MTV in the 1990s. He’s known for quirky and often pretty juvenile comedy like the Bum Bum Song , the Slutmobile , and Hollywood films Road Trip and Charlie’s Angels, as well as being married to Drew Barrymore in the early 2000s.

These days, Green seems a lot more introspective, as he’s vlogging his van life with his adorable dog, Charlie. Green’s still a quirky mix, with gorgeous cinematography, visits to stunning and out of the way places, musical offerings, and rambling, free-form live streams.

Favorite video: Lost Ancient City In America – Tom Green Visits Chaco Culture National Historical Park – Van Life

Slim Potatohead 129K YouTube subscribers

Slim Potatohead is something of an outlier among travel vlogs.

There’s definitely good videography and storytelling here, but this is not the vlog for you if you’re looking for fast paced, high excitement travel. Slim meanders along on his adventures, and it often seems like very little happens in a given blog. That said, he’s definitely an authentic voice that’s well worth checking out.

He travels pulling a small older trailer, spending plenty of time off grid in nature. Older videos feature the USA and Mexico, but these days he’s focusing on travel within Canada. There are videos on frugal camper renovations, camping spots, and plenty of exploring and meandering.

Favorite travel video: Latitude High: The Arctic Circle Campout

Mark Wiens 7.28 Million YouTube subscribers

Enthusiastic and energetic, Mark Wiens is a food vlogger who shares about South East Asia from his home base in Bangkok, Thailand.

I was first introduced to Mark’s Migrationology blog back in 2012, and I’ve loved following his transition to being one of YouTube’s most popular food and travel vloggers.

He features plenty of street food videos, with a strong focus on Thai food and travel.

Favorite video: Extreme Thai Street Food – CRAZY TOM YUM Late-Night Food Tour in Bangkok, Thailand!

Tyler and Todd 77K YouTube subscribers

Tyler and Todd are one of my absolute favorite channels. They’re funny, engaging, and have absolutely gorgeous videography and solid audio.

They’re a Canadian couple who travel with their adorable dogs Charlie and Eddy.

Because of the pandemic, they’re currently not traveling, but I’ve loved following along as they make a home in Nova Scotia, building an off grid cabin.

Incredibly personable and funny, they’re a treat to watch each week.

Favorite video: Gay Couple’s Routine | Living in an RV full time

Vancity Vanlife 145K YouTube subscribers

Vancity Vanlife features Chrome and his adorable bulldog pup, Cruz.

Chrome is a former professional DJ, so this is a fantastic channel if you love great music and great audio. As a former DJ, he has a fantastic voice for audio.

He uploads almost every day, and this channel is a throwback to early daily vlogs of YouTube. Videos are based mostly around Vancouver, British Columbia, but he does sojourn around Canada and into the USA when he’s able. It’s a great channel to get a feel for daily van life realities.

Favorite video: Winter Van Life In The Frosty Canadian Mountains… Is It Lonely Out Here?

Drew Binsky 2.34 Million YouTube subscribers

Drew, an American YouTuber, is definitely an engaging, entertaining presence on YouTube. He’s also controversial, as he continued traveling during the pandemic, and he’s garnered criticism for visiting countries like North Korea.

This is the type of channel that you’ll likely either love or hate.

Favorite travel video: He is the Ice Man (Wim Hof)

Project Amber 57K YouTube subscribers

Project Amber follows the adventures of a UK vlogger and his adorable Spaniel puppy, Lance as they travel in a converted ex-ambulance.

There’s plenty of great content in the archives that features road trips around the UK and Europe.

The man and dog duo just bought off-grid land in Portugal, and I’m looking forward to watching his local Portuguese adventures.

Favorite video: VAN TOUR – Ex-Ambulance Turned Offgrid Home on Wheels, with Log Burner & Upstairs Bedroom

Lost in Europe

Ash Pollard of Lost in Europe is a 27 year old photographer from Leicester/England.

As the channel title suggests, he mostly features van travel around Europe. There’s some gorgeous videography here, and I’ve loved his time in Scotland, as well has his new content on van life in the winter.

Favorite video: Winter Snow Storm Living In A Van / Arctic Van Life

Bald and Bankrupt 2.66 Million subscribers

Bald and Bankrupt follows the adventures of English travel vlogger Benjamin Rich, who mostly focuses on visiting post-Soviet states.

This channel is much more about meeting everyday people, and getting to know them and their lives, than cinematic scenes and views. It’s great entertainment, and I love that it focuses on getting to know people.

Like Drew Binsky, Rich has travelled during the pandemic. Rich was hospitalized for nine days for coronavirus in July 2020 in Serbia, which was not under lockdown at the time. He admitted that he was “blasé” about the pandemic, and has cautioned his viewers to take the pandemic seriously.

Favorite video: Inside The Belarus Chernobyl Zone

These are just some of my top picks for the best travel vlogs on YouTube channel to follow in 2022! I hope you enjoy watching their videos as much as I do.

Do you have any top travel vloggers suggestions that we missed? Let us know in the comments below.

Some really good travel Vloggers in the list! Thanks for the compilation!

travel vlogging is an emerging activity and i am also thinking of starting it in in dubai visit.

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• DESTINATIONS

If You Travel For Food, Follow These 5 YouTube Channels

These five YouTube channels offer a tantalizing journey through flavors, recipes, and rich culinary cultures. Dive in and satiate your wanderlust appetite.

Food travelers, food travelers, lend me your ears (and your stomachs). There is amazing food all over this great planet no matter what corner you visit, and these YouTube channels are showing it off in the most delicious ways possible. If you travel to taste the world, be sure to subscribe to these channels.

1. Best Ever Food Review Show

Sonny Side hosts this food-focused travel show that takes you all around the globe (with a focus on Asia). Watch him feast on raw chicken in Japan, Ostrich in Indonesia, and lamb in Uzbekistan all on one channel.

2. Mark Weins

Mark Weins has been all over the world, and he's making it look absolutely delicious. He has videos featuring $3000 cuts of Wagyu Beef, 30-minute street food episodes in places like Dubai and China - he even tries the spiciest ramen in Tokyo. Jealous!  

3. The Food Ranger

Trevor James is The Food Ranger, and he's made his way through China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand - four countries that are each home to incredible food. If you love noodles and street food, Trevor's your guy.

4. Chasing a Plate

Thomas & Sheena cover street food like no one else. They take you on food tours (videos are typically 20 minutes in length give or take) and show you the best spots to visit, prices included. We've been to several places they've recommended and were not disappointed.

5. David's Been Here

Host David Hoffman loves to travel - he's hosted over 1,000 episodes across 6 continents. We first discovered his series in India, which is a fantastic look at all the different flavors and tastes that the country has to offer. USA Today has named him a top 10 travel videographer, so be sure to hit subscribe.

In this guide, we journeyed through the delectable world of food tourism, spotlighting five must-follow YouTube channels for every culinary adventurer. From the tantalizing visuals to the rich stories behind each dish, these channels are your gateway to tasting the globe from your screen. Among them, the Best Ever Food Review Show stands out, offering viewers an unparalleled gastronomic experience. Consider these channels your appetizer to global cuisine.

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25 Travel Vloggers to follow in 2021

• December 30, 2020

The end of 2020 is the perfect time to start your YouTube addiction 😉 Many people can’t/won’t/don’t travel right now, and that’s totally understandable, but there’s no reason you can’t “armchair travel” through some incredible YouTube creators. That’s why I’m putting together this list of travel vloggers to follow in 2021!

About 2 years ago, we started watching travel vlogs pretty regularly…this was partly thanks to Sean convincing me to buy a smart TV for the living room which means we have access to YouTube while hanging out in the evenings. Discovering how people were creating travel content through video was the inspiration we needed to really focus on building our own travel YouTube channel — which you can check out and subscribe to.

If you Google articles for top travel vloggers, you’ll definitely find a few lists but I’m putting one together for a couple of reasons. One is that I want to share with you who has inspired us, and two, I want to introduce you to a few that aren’t the biggest in the business because there are smaller creators that you might vibe with. So, while there will be some big names on this list, you’re guaranteed to discover new ones!

Have your own favorites? Add them in the comments!

The Endless Adventure

This is our favorite travel channel on YouTube because Eric and Allison are so relatable, friendly, and travel in a similar way we do. They also go all over the world and seem to have fun with life while staying on top of their upload schedule. Obviously, 2020 threw us all for a loop and now they are renovating an RV in between local foodie adventures that usually end up in a super unique accommodation. They are just hard not to like.

Travel Beans

This super fun British couple are known as the Travel Beans and they love to travel and seem to take a different route on travel vlogging. Emma and Alex share all sides of the trip — good or bad. And they are happy to teach us what they’ve learned.

Kara and Nate

Very well-known are Kara and Nate . This couple tends to get a little controversial for, in my opinion, some silly things. While they make a lot of money from YouTube and products they’ve created thanks to their success, they are still down-to-Earth and super pleasant. They go to very interesting places and also stay in very unique accommodations.

I think I’ve found Cup of TJ from The Endless Adventure when they did a collaboration and, funny enough, we were all at the same conference in 2016 (I think) in London, but I wasn’t watching YouTube yet, so I didn’t know! TJ has the cutest travel and food show on YouTube…and I hired her as my YouTube coach for the spring and summer in 2020. So, I can tell you first hand that she’s amazing and her food videos always make me hungry and make me laugh!

Heart my backpack

Silva, from Heart My Backpack is an American-Norwegian who grew up in the U.S. but has lived in Norway for more than a few years now. She’s done the female solo traveler thing before it was cool, she’s been to countries that some people haven’t heard of, and, annoyingly, knows a few languages. (I say annoyingly because I not-so-secretly wish I did, too) Silva will be the first to tell you that she’s socially awkward and if you read her blog, you’ll feel her snarky storytelling shine through. Her videos make it all more fun and you get to see parts of Norway that nobody else is covering!

Deja Shu is a channel run by Shu that’s mostly food and travel with a bit of London lifestyle thrown in. I’ve met Shu and have seen her work and she’s a pro who really cares about giving you a good video that makes you want to run out the door and do what she’s doing. That’s the sign of a good vlogger!

Girl vs Globe

Positivity is the first thing when I think of Sabina of Girl vs Globe . She’s also just genuinely kind and that shines through in every single video. She takes responsible travel very seriously, but I’m guessing she’ll be showing us more of London soon, but until then, she’s sharing a bit of London lifestyle, as well.

Chasing a plate

This food-obsessed travel channel does an excellent job of sharing the best food everywhere they travel. Thomas and Sheena have great energy that you’ll feel through the screen! They’ve done collaborations with some of my favorite vloggers so they hang out with cool people 😉

Backpacking bananas

If you are looking to see what backpacking around the world looks like, especially as a female solo traveler, then Christianne is your woman. She has such a friendly personality that’s easy to follow when she’s on her adventures.

Eva zu Beck

This channel will blow your mind because Eva goes on some crazy epic adventures and makes it impossible to stop watching when you start playing one of her videos. She strives to show you places you won’t see in the mass media and is a true adventurer.

Mark is the king of food travel videos and his YouTube channel was one of our early favorites. You’ll mostly find him in Asia since he and his wife live in Bangkok, but there are lots of videos from all over to get you drooling.

Delightful travelers

Anna and Trevor are a couple of Canadians who love to travel the world — whether it’s through budget travel or splurging on some luxury. I appreciate this balance because sometimes we want to splurge and sometimes we are more frugal so we can splurge in other ways. And it’s always nice to watch people who travel similar to us.

The Wandering Quinn

The wonderful Ellie creates travel videos from all over the world and her bubbly, but real, personality is fun to watch. She even travels to some places you may not have thought of visiting, but she’ll show you what you’re missing!

Roaming Required

For anyone looking for some informative travel content, London residents Roma and Russ from Roaming Required have got you covered! The love sharing history, food, and travel tips from anywhere they travel and I can’t wait to see more videos from them.

Life by Linda

I love this woman’s energy! Life by Linda is all about finding adventure in adulthood and that most definitely includes travel. I really think this is a hidden gem of a travel channel that’s going to be a favorite of many just because of how fun it is!

He Goes, She Goes

The fun-loving couple behind the He Goes, She Goes YouTube channel are from Canada and travel all over. Their friendly and personable personality had me hooked and I think it will have you binge-watching their videos, too!

We can’t stop watching Kombi Life . This guy has been making YouTube videos for 8 years and his storytelling is captivating. If you’re looking for a REAL look into van-life, you should be watching this channel. But it’s way more than that. Just watch an episode and you’ll understand. Besides, since it’s been 8 years, there’s plenty to binge 😉

The Travel Matt

I’m fairly certain this guy was born to be on camera. The Travel Matt is charismatic and gives travel advice and creates travel vlogs in various cities around Europe and is worth checking out!

The Average Tourist

Sara is absolutely charming in her travel videos on The Average Tourist and I can’t wait to see how she grows and gets even better with her filming and editing. She tends to cover North America which is great for North Americans looking for inspiration closer to home at this time.

The Daily Departure

This Daily Departure is run by a flight attendant named Noelle based in Chicago and has travel vlogs from all over the planet! She has such a unique perspective and opportunity to travel and I’m looking forward to seeing what she does in 2021.

Means To Travel

Eliz started this travel YouTube channel just before the pandemic and has been helping people prep to travel again. This is another one where I’m looking forward to seeing how the channel grows and evolves because I love her focus on meaningful travel and talking about how to have the means to travel.

Jeanie Marie

This native Minnesotan loves to travel and has so much energy so if you want to watch a feel-good channel, then Jeanie Marie is one to subscribe to. She currently focuses on Minnesota (which has a bunch of gems), and on her trip to Mexico. Where will she go next?

The Little Grey Box

You’ll notice something different about The Little Grey Box channel and that’s because Phoebe is a professional presenter on CNN and CNBC and her videographer Matt is an actual videographer. That makes this channel a bit more professional than some of the others, but you still get that travel vlog vibe with the excitement and wonder of travel.

Chase for adventure

This is a new-to-us channel with a super adorable couple that travels the world, is so fun to watch. Annette & Daniel are travel journalists who mostly focus on Asian destinations, but have playlists of their videos from around the world.

I’m always on the hunt to discover new channels to enjoy and I’ll share them with you, too! But if you have a favorite, please leave it in the comments so others can check them out. Please don’t forget to head over to our channel at A Wanderlust For Life for all things food & travel. Once you do, let us know you’ve joined us by leaving a comment on your favorite video that we made 😉

Wishing you joy and travels!

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CHONGQING, China — The Food Ranger and I had arrived at our next meal. We knew it by the smell floating out of the diner in front of us. Blazing hot oil, the funk of coiled pink-brown organ meat, an acidic bouquet of crushed peppercorns, star anise, and scallions all wafted together, promising to numb our mouths. Plastic tables tumble out through the doors of the dining room and down the gray, rain-spattered sidewalk. We’re deep in Chongqing, a city that, with its surrounding areas, sustains a population of roughly 30 million. And yet, this particular joint is well off the Yelp network. I’d never find it on my own, which is exactly what the Food Ranger loves most about it.

Inside, he’s in his element. The Food Ranger, who is white, 31, and originally from Vancouver, Canada, begins speaking in Mandarin. The words slide into the kitchen like a keystone and crack the code — the staff, recognizing that he’s the rare Westerner who can communicate with them in their own tongue, receive him with open arms, and begin annotating the menu in ricocheting Chinese. The Food Ranger darts his eyes to the video camera held steady a few paces away by his wife, Ting, and relays our dining options. “That’s beef intestine!” “That’s silken tofu!” “That’s starch jelly with duck!”

We order it all. A few minutes later, a platter of Sichuan small plates is plopped down on the table in front of us. The Food Ranger does his taste tests, groans in delight, and regales the camera with a description of the fragrance, spiciness, and anesthesia of each bite. I spade tofu on the end of my chopsticks, spoon a dab of coarse chili powder on top, and quickly succumb to the cumin. As always, the Food Ranger is effusive in his praise, and the kitchen staff is pleased to see how much we’re enjoying our meal. After all, it may be the only time this restaurant appears on the Western internet.

The Food Ranger’s real name is Trevor James. He always wanted the bon vivant lifestyle of an Anthony Bourdain or Gordon Ramsey, but he didn’t have a television contract or a generous book advance. Instead, he had a single camera, and so he began loading his own shoestring productions onto YouTube.

Today, the Food Ranger is one of the most popular food vloggers in the world. His specialty is China and the country’s ancient street food culture that hides out in curbside shops all over the 26 provinces. The vendors he highlights are watched by millions of viewers and earn a brief taste of international fame. But these stalls are under threat: The Chinese government continues to crack down on the unregulated food economy. And so the Food Ranger represents a paradox: a YouTuber in a country that blocks YouTube, and a Westerner who has access to the deepest reaches of Chinese cuisine thanks to his Mandarin ability. In a country that’s misunderstood by those outside of its borders, that outsider status is crucial to his appeal.

James has been making YouTube videos for six years as the Food Ranger, and in that time has accumulated more than 3.5 million subscribers, and an additional 600,000 followers on Instagram. Food YouTube is a huge genre on the site. Jamie Oliver will show you the best way to roast a chicken, and Tasty will walk you through a three-course holiday menu. But in this particular content corner — Westerners exploring global cuisine — there aren’t many as successful as the Food Ranger. Other major players, like Mark Chen’s Strictly Dumpling show , or Simon and Martina Stawski’s Korean and Japanese food guides , are millions of subscribers away from eclipsing James.

He moved to China years ago to work on a master’s degree in international trade (while teaching English on the side) and watched as his gastronomical vlogs of the local flavors slowly mushroomed into an international brand. Today, when he’s not on the road, he splits time in Guangzhou and Malaysia with his wife, who he met on a backpacking trip in Turkey. Scroll through his videos, and you will see James, always flashing a toothy grin, pulling the curtain back in rugged Kaifeng, arid Xinjiang, and other dense, vibrant regions that often fly under the radar of Western tourism.

The template is simple; three or four meals in each 20-minute clip, focusing on the sort of cuisine that’s mostly unfamiliar to a non-Chinese audience. (I’ve watched the Food Ranger wolf down fried pork brain, lamb head soup, and steamed, lemongrass-infused snails.) Each video accumulates millions of views, mostly from other English-speaking countries, which provides the trickle of ad money necessary for the next city, the next hotel room, and the next bowl of hand-pulled noodles. On his website, TheFoodRanger.com, he posts comprehensive food guides for cities like Hong Kong and Xi’an, and a directory of VPNs to get around China’s Great Firewall.

His work is the epitome of foodie fetishism, thumbnails plastered with words like “ AUTHENTIC ,” “ EXTREME ,” and occasionally “ FORMER WAR ZONE. ” When I meet James in Chongqing, he’s only a few cities deep into a worldwide noodle tour that will take him through Central Asia and into southern Europe. The whole trip will last at least two years, he says, a journey that plenty of Bourdain-weaned millennials would sign up for in a heartbeat.

Knowing Mandarin helps. It’s something that distinguishes James from the other white men who’ve attempted to explain China to western audiences: The Food Ranger doesn’t need a translator. That’s part of what makes his videos fun; we relish in the cook’s sudden chumminess when the Westerner reveals he speaks their language.

Sometimes, a crowd begins to circle, drawn in by the cross-cultural, cross-continental exchange. “The foreigner is making you famous!” piped one onlooker in a recent Chengdu video as a shopkeeper in a microscopic stall heaped twice-cooked pork into a ceramic bowl. James doesn’t travel with a boom mic or a brigading production crew, and he thinks the stripped-down, single-take, #relatable nature of his videos keeps his subjects in their element. Also helpful: his Chinese wife behind the camera, ready to handle some of the more knotty translation problems, and relieve a baseline of apprehension in the subjects.

“I try to show them my excitement for the food, and how cool what they’re creating is, and how cool China is in general,” James says. “When people see me really into it, or asking really specific questions, or just giving a thumbs up, they [open up]. It’s everyday for them, but here’s a foreigner who thinks it’s the coolest thing in the world. They share so much. That’s my goal.”

Now we’re in a Chongqing alleyway deep in a concrete, working class neighborhood. The hunt is for xiao mian — a local specialty composed of wheat noodles, creamy yellow peas, and chili-stained ground beef that pumps warmth through your nervous system. James opens up the navigation app on his phone, revealing dozens of different pins he’s dropped throughout the city map — potential shooting locations.

He researches using an app called Dianping (think Chinese Yelp), but also through early morning walks, on which he identifies the stalls, corners, and cookouts with the longest lines, happiest customers, and most mesmerizing smells. The xiao mian house we’ve selected is perfect, in that it looks more like a garage with a propane burner than a restaurant. James launches into his enthusiastic introductions, and together we watch the woman behind the pot concoct a blend of sweetness and spice that’s responsible for the single greatest meal I’ll have during my time in China.

“You just gotta get that first ni hao,” he’ll later tell me. The Food Ranger’s very own diplomacy.

James is clear that he makes his videos for a Western audience, though his wife does upload them to Chinese video sharing services. In China, he tells me he operates in relative anonymity. During the day we spent together, he’s only recognized twice — unsurprisingly, by other English speakers. The Chinese Communist Party’s blackout of Google, YouTube, and Facebook on the mainland means that the Food Ranger is celebrating Chinese street food on a platform that, legally speaking, Chinese people are not allowed to see.

This is emblematic of a contradiction that tails the Food Ranger, as both a person and a YouTube brand. James tells me a number of times that his videos are not a political act. He says he is proud of how the Food Ranger portrays Chinese people as buoyant, garrulous, and, most importantly, different from one another — given how the population is often painted as a grim monolith by the West.

But he stops short of saying that his street food commentary should be lumped into any broader analysis or advocacy of domestic Chinese issues. “We like to stay away from any politics whatsoever,” James explains. “We do food and positivity, and that works wherever we go. There are so many different ideas everywhere, and we don’t want to get into that.”

This is an increasingly unsteady stance in modern China. In the past few years, the country’s municipal authorities have cracked down on the unregulated street markets in the busy metropolises of Shanghai and Beijing , which has purged countless carts from their usual corners. The government justifies these clearances in the name of hygiene and pollution, but the cooks under the gun are usually poor migrants from outlying provinces who’ve moved to urban centers in search of better means. Dominique Wong, a journalist working in Beijing, talked to two mobile cart vendors earlier this year about their struggles during the purge for the publication Culture Trip. Today, she says, neither is working —broken down by the constant police scrutiny.

“It’s completely changed the street environment,” Wong says. “It’s less vibrant, less alive with the sound of cooking and the sight of people lining up. For customers, it’s less convenient and tears away at the social fabric of the community.”

James has made a career highlighting the exact cuisine that’s under assault by China’s rapid development. Obviously, he’s noticed the effects of the injunction. It has become harder for the Food Ranger to find the places that make his documentation valuable — the teensy plastic stools, the prices that hover around three-and-a-half yuan (about 50 cents), and the aroma of Sichuan pepper billowing out of a silver pan perched on the edge of the street.

So I go back to the political question one more time with him. Perhaps James doesn’t see himself as an activist, and perhaps he feels like he doesn’t know enough about the Communist Party’s infrastructural policies to critique them. But does he feel any passion for the preservation of a cuisine that he celebrates on his channel? Does he want to fight for jianbing carts? Once again, he demurs. The Food Ranger believes these quandaries are outside of his purview.

“It’s harder for us to find those [local] places, it’s sometimes frustrating, but I’m not here to really judge on what they’re doing,” he says. “For me personally, I do love those street-style places. I do get kinda bummed out about it.”

I ask Wong a similar question. I wanted to know how she felt about a Westerner who’s made a living showcasing Chinese street cuisine, without fully contextualizing how that same economy fits into the dramatic ways China is changing. From her perspective, a YouTuber can always be digging a little deeper.

“It’s one thing to enjoy a tasty bowl of noodles, but what else ? Food tells a lot about a city, and its people, and it can be political,” Wong says. “If you’re not willing to explore any of this, you’ve got to wonder what the point is, and what you’re bringing to the table.”

Luke Winkie is a reporter from San Diego. He has written for Rolling Stone, GQ, the Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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Are you looking for the best travel YouTube channels to follow? Don’t miss our list of the top travel vloggers!

YouTube travel vlogs are an obsession for millions of would-be travelers all over the globe. There is something about a life of full-time travel that captivates our imaginations. We use travel vlogs to find all the details we need to know before taking a trip, to see places we have always dreamed of, or just to get away from our real life for 30 mins.  Our favorite travel vloggers introduce us to the best street food in Japan, the most beautiful beaches in the Philippines, backpacking in Thailand, and the active volcanoes of Iceland. 

Their carefree and fearless lifestyle urges us all to live a little freer and chase our dreams of adventure. These successful vloggers have captivated us with their footage and made us feel like family with their loveable personalities.  We look forward to their next trip and wait anxiously for the video notification to arrive.  Each is different in their video style, editing, and filming techniques, personality, goals, and niche, but they all have our watch-time!  Here are our votes for the best travel YouTube channels to watch right now!

Sometimes you just need to see it in writing.  Along with this list of the best vloggers, also check out our list of  The Best Travel Blogs of 2021!

The Best Travel Youtube Channels

Kara and nate, who are they:  .

Kara and Nate are travel vloggers that are just good wholesome fun.  They set out from Nashville Tennesee to travel the world about 5 years ago.  Soon after, they made a bucket list goal to visit 100 countries by 2020.  They met their 100-country goal, and by that time, YouTube was a steady career for them.  Kara and Nate are truly addicted to international travel, but COVID changed that game for the couple.  Having no quit in them, they found a way to travel safely and returned to the United States.  They converted a Sprinter van and have set a new goal to visit all 50 states.  Kara and Nate are one of the largest travel channels and have now put out more than 800 videos, so you better get started!

What Makes Kara and Nate Special:  

Kara is a joyful soul. Her big smile and contagious laugh keep you smiling the whole episode.  Plus, she is always ready to laugh at herself and just seems like an all-around nice person.  Nate is so driven and incredibly smart.  Their channel not only provides solid entertainment but great travel hacks and tips from Nate.  Nate has an online course on credit card travel hacks, while Kara sells courses on editing.

Kara and Nate don’t just randomly vlog, they focus on finding the absolute best and most unique experiences and accommodations in their travels.  On top of all that, their filming and editing skills are above and beyond most in the travel vlog world.  They have taken this venture as a business from early on in the process, and it shows.  They are some of the best travel vloggers in the world!

Flying the Nest

Stephen and Jess are an Australian couple who have been traveling the world for years!  We have watched them grow up, get married, and start a family on YouTube.  Currently, they are traveling Australia in their brand new converted van, “Cooper The Van.”  Stephen and Jess show us the best places to eat, unique places to stay, and how to still have adventure even when the kiddos come along.

What Makes Flying the Nest Special:  

Jess is possibly the most down-to-earth beauty out there.  Nothing seems to ruffle her feathers, and she is just a calming force to watch.  Stephen is quirky and so funny.  He is a dork, and he knows it, and he owns it!  Their love for each other is evident, and it’s just a feel-good watch.  Plus, now they have the addition of beautiful baby Hunter, the most chill travel baby ever! 

Hunter has added a whole new level of cute to the series, and the whole audience feels like proud parents watching their own child experience her first Aussie beach sunset.  They are a beautiful family, with a beautiful story.  In addition to all this, Stephen’s camera work and elegant editing style are all his own.  His work is distinguishable and excellent!  We think Flying the Nest is one of the best travel youtube channels out there!

Who Are They :

There is nothing more fun on the planet than watching these two crazy Welsh kids tackle the world! Their accents are hilarious.  They are hilarious.  Craig and Aimee have been together for a very long time, and their relationship has been strengthened by a near-death experience by each of them!  When they met, Aimee had just received a cancer diagnosis, and the road was long and hard.  Then, Craig challenged their relationship some more with a broken neck from an adventure sports accident. 

These two events, in a short span of time, convinced this crazy pair to chase after an unconventional life, and to live every moment to its fullest! Through it all, they have kept their joy and their sense of spontaneity.  Their motto is to “Rule Your Own World,” and they certainly do.  They have spent the last couple of years renovating a Mercedes Vario Bus into their new home.  Custard the Bus is a beauty, and her European adventures are just beginning. They have 500 travel videos for you to binge!  We think they are one of the best travel channels on YouTube and terribly underrated. 

What Makes Kinging It Special:

Craig and Aimee are absolutely hilarious.  They will have you wetting yourself, every episode!  Plus, they take on the wildest challenges.  They have completed the massive and absurd Mongol Rally, a competition that travels all through Europe and Asia, usually ending somewhere in Eastern Russia.  The car must be a clunker and have under a 1L engine, and chaos is highly encouraged!  Craig and Aimee’s Mongol Rally Series will have you rolling. Then these crazy kids bought their own rickshaw and proceeded to drive it from across India from North to South.  It was a wild ride.  Craig and Aimee are two personalities that you won’t soon forget, and their wild abandon, hilarious travel stories, and zest for life will make you want to live a little more freely, and “Rule your own world!”

Raya and Louis

Who are they:.

Raya and Louis are fairly new to the Travel YouTube scene as a couple, but Louis Cole has been in the biz for a long time.  His original channel, FunForLouis has over 2Million Subs, and it’s easy to see why.  Louis is just likable with his laidback vibe and a head full of dreadlocks. He’s an easy-going and loveable dude.  He and Raya are currently traveling through Europe in a rented van visiting family and taking holiday, but soon they will head back to their main mission.  They have about 50 videos out, so you can still easily catch up with the adventure.

What Makes Raya and Louis Special: 

Raya and Louis are into deep convos.  They have spilled the beans about the hard parts of their relationships and mental health issues, and there is just something about that level of vulnerability that makes you want to watch. They are also very eco-conscious and give great tips on how to travel in an eco-friendly way.  They have recently purchased land in Costa Rica to build a tree-house jungle community.  Like with everyone else, COVID changed their plans a bit, but soon, they will be making their way down to Costa Rica in their converted school bus to start a new life!  We can’t wait to see the community they build. 

Endless Adventure

Eric and Allison are the most charming couple from Missouri.  They’re sometimes Southern twang and complete and utter talent to be their quirky selves is both endearing and super funny.  Eric is a computer geek and a total self-proclaimed nerd.  Allison is red-headed beauty with the best big awkward laugh.  These two specialize in unique accommodations and lots of food! They always show us the best places to eat, and exactly what weird foods to try. 

Their lighthearted personalities and willingness to just be their nerdy selves make you instantly love them!  They have currently begun a tiny home renovation too, but not any old sprinter van would fit these two.  They have bought a completely run-down 1970s RV, and they are taking on the renovation completely by themselves!  Clementine  is going to be a beauty, and it has been an awesome journey to watch.  They have  737  videos for you to catch up on!

What Makes Endless Adventure Special:  

They make great videos.  They cover great content, but Allison and Eric are people you could watch read the phone book and be happy.  They are really enjoyable to watch, no matter what they are doing.  They obviously love one another. They love good beer and whiskey in equal measure, and they love a challenge.  They are awkward, funny, quirky, and absolutely adorable!  Keep it coming Eric and Allison. We love it all!

Who Is He:  

“Food is the reason you should travel.”  Well, Mark, we agree!  After University, Mark Wiens set out to find the world’s best street food.  He has traveled the markets of Southeast Asia, stalls of Japan, and he recently spent 16 days with the street vendors of Pakistan.  Mark’s channel is absolutely huge!  With over 8 million viewers, it’s obvious that we YouTube viewers really love food…and Mark.  Mark is an unassuming and charming guy. His great big smile, love for food, and humble demeanor are endearing.  Between his YouTube personality and his incredibly informative blog, Migrationology,  it’s no wonder he has so many faithful followers.  Mark has found a beautiful wife in Thailand and settled with his new family in Bangkok, but they still travel frequently in the hunt for the best street foods in the world!

What Makes Mark Special: 

Honestly, we all wish we knew Mark’s secret!  We think the secret to Mark’s success, aside from some great business savvy, is his magnetic personality.  Mark is one of the most positive personas online.  Even after over 1,100 videos on food, he still seems just as excited as he did with the first one!  Mark greets every new place and every new food adventure with gusto and genuine excitement.  Mark loves food, and we love Mark!

Travel Beans

Alex and Emma are a pair of Brits out traveling the world and documenting their “Tipsy Beans” moments.  They may or may not have a tendency to get a little inebriated while filming.  Alex is witty and his sarcasm comes at the most unexpected moments.  Emma is a doll and has been very prominent in the push for better mental health advocacy.  Emma has struggled with some depression issues, which they have well-documented in a two-part series on their channel.  Thankfully, she has received the help she needed and has come out on the other side.  She now uses their channel on occasion to express the importance of finding life and health in this world, and doing what makes you happy! They have recently started a van conversion as well, and we can’t wait to see what they come up with!

What Makes Travel Beans Special:  

Alex and Emma are truly authentic.  What you see is what you get: drunk, depressed, happy, angry, sarcastic, whatever is going on, you get the true and unfiltered version from them.  They are very funny, and who doesn’t love that perfect British accent? If sarcastic and loveable Brits adventuring is your thing, Alex and Emma have 485 videos just waiting for you!

Who Is She: 

Nadine is one of the oldest and best in the game.  For almost 10 years she has been traveling the globe, first as a solo traveler, then-wife, and now mother.  Nadine has been to almost 60 countries and is the travel tips queen!  She’s always got the best advice and little tricks to make your trip smoother.  Plus, she’s really funny.  Her vlog has transitioned a lot since becoming a new mother.  She posts much more of the daily grind and general lifestyle hacks, but we still can’t take our eyes off her.  Nadine has represented every big brand in the business, spoken at every travel conference, and landed all the awards.  She is the best, and yet she is humble and down to earth. We’ll watch you mom any day Nadine!

What Make Hey Nadine Special:  

Nadine has been in the wanderlust business a long time, and she just knows how to be in front of the camera.  She presents great info in a funny way, and she is joyful and energetic.  She is just fun to watch.

Lexi Limitless

Lexi is a new kid on the scene who has made a huge splash!! That’s all because she has the unique distinction of holding a Guinness World Record.  Lexie was the youngest person ever to travel to all 196 countries of the world.  She accomplished this feat before her 21st birthday!  Lexi is a remarkable young woman, and that level of travel has made her wise and mature beyond her years.

What Makes Lexi Limitless Special:   

This solo female traveler has literally experienced every culture on earth.  She has lived with remote African tribes and tried the world’s most nasty foods.  She is a lovely girl, with a great series of travel vlogs that cover a wide range of topics, obviously!  Her footage is surprisingly well-shot and well-edited. Lexie is just starting to roll out the videos from her years of travel, so go check her out now!

Alexander Ayling

Alex and Marko Ayling made YouTube travel content for years as the Vagabrothers.  They have now slowed on that, but Alexander is taking on a brand new adventure.  He has moved to New Zealand and bought a homestead with his wife Carrie. After a long hunt for the perfect property, they have finally found it, and the renovations have begun.  Alex and Carrie have big plans, and we can’t wait to see how it turns out!

What Makes Alexander Ayling Special:  

Alex is a filmmaker at heart.  His footage is perfect. Always.  Not to mention that Alex has a very distinct narrative style to his videos.  He wants his channel to feel like a place where you come to have a good chat with an old friend.  He truly lets you in on his life and leaves you wanting more!   Catch up on Alex and Carrie’s Renovation Dream here!

Wolter’s World

Wolter’s World has carved out his own nitch in the travel world.  Unlike the rest of the famous travel bloggers, Wolter doesn’t tell you what to do in a famous destination.  He tells you what not to do!  Brilliant.  Every great traveler wants to blend in and look like a local if possible, or at least not do anything too stupid!  Wolter helps us out in this realm.  He makes sure we know the “Top Ten Things NOT to do in El Salvador,” and everywhere else!  Wolter’s World has been in the game almost 10 years too, and his video collection is extensive.  If you want to make sure you don’t have massive culture shock, have all the do’s and dont’s, and know the down and dirty for your destination, Wolter is your guy!

What Makes Wolter’s World Special:  

Wolter has a special way of being able to present the good, the bad, and the ugly about a destination, in a respectful and culturally appropriate way.  He is not afraid to state the bad stuff, and we appreciate it.  Let’s be real. Every destination has its goods and bads, and any experienced traveler wants to know the less than glossy stuff before we arrive. So, we appreciate you, Wolter, keep it up!

Expert Vagabond

Matthew Karstan is a true vagabond.  His channel focuses on hiking and camping adventures and budget travel advice in some incredible and off-the-tourist-track places.  Matt has worked with everyone from Lonely Planet, to National Geographic, and Go Pro.  He excels as a travel blogger and photographer,  in print and social media. His travel blog tells exceptional stories of life on the road as a digital nomad. However, his YouTube channel is a fabulous collection of his adventures in true old-school vlogger fashion. He is genuine, experienced, and gives fantastic advice.

What Makes Expert Vagabond Special: 

Matthew is just a normal guy who loves nature and loves to travel the world.  He isn’t especially eloquent, and his videos aren’t overproduced.  He just gives great footage, great advice, and especially great travel experiences, from an expert traveler who has seen it all!

Eamon and Bec

Eamon and Bec are the quintessential van-lifers… or they were.  They were traveling in Morocco when COVID hit, and they had to abandon their van  Trinity  there.  Though they did get a new van and do a few trips, COVID made life tough for these Canadians.  They soon abandoned the van in favor of a cabin in the Canadian wilderness.  They are quite the DIYers and have entertained us thoroughly with their renovation successes and disasters!  Eamon is always on the move to the next crazy antic and Bec is just along for the ride.  Her great big laugh and gentle spirit make everyone love her.  Their next adventure is to buy another Canadian property to run as an Airbnb.

What Makes Eamon and Bec Special: 

E and B are another great couple that has proved during this pandemic that they could sit and do absolutely nothing, and we would still tune in every Sunday to get our fix!  We have watched them tackle everything from van conversions to home conversion, dog fostering, and more. And, we still can’t get enough. This delightful pair has over 300 vids for you to veg out on, and we know you’re gonna love them.

Rick Steves

Rick Steves is the king of all things travel-related. Period.  There are no better travel guide books on the planet! His fabulously detailed books and ridiculously nerdy audio guides have been leading us through Europe and making us snort-laugh for years! But, the YouTube videos he produces are just as good.  Rick isn’t really a vlogger in the traditional sense.  His videos are definitely professionally researched, written, filmed, and produced by a talented professional team.  They are just the right mix of fun and informative, with all the necessary information on tourist sites and local must-do items. 

What Makes Rick Steves Special:

In short, the experience.  Rick has traveled Europe extensively, with multiple visits to each country.  His team of local guides, researchers, and destination experts put for the most up-to-date and interesting information and leave out the fluff!  With well over 1800 videos to peruse, there really is no better place to get all your necessary trip information. 

Sailing la Vagabonde

Riley and Elayna have the world’s largest sailing YouTube channel.  These two Aussies are going through a transition though.  They recently had their second baby and sailed their last sail.  So, what is up for the crazy foursome now?  We don’t really know, but we know it will be fun!

What Makes Saling La Vagabonde Special: 

We have watched their whole relationship unfold from newly-mets who had never sailed, to season professionals with two beautiful kiddos. We don’t know what is in store, but we are guaranteed to stay tuned to see! 

New Travel YouTube Channels to Keep an Eye On

While we have focused most of this article on the oldies but goodies, there are some truly great channels that are just getting their start on YouTube.  For a few fresh faces in the travel industry, we suggest you subscribe to one of these awesome newcomers!

Jits into the Sunset

Tania and Adam are an Irish and English couple traveling the UK with their Sprinter van  Jitters.  They are different in the YouTube crowd.  They make travel vlogs, yes, but not all that often.  They are self-proclaimed slow travelers, who put out new videos whenever they feel like it. However, they are full of travel inspiration and well worth the wait.  

What Makes Jits Special:  

Adam and Tania do life van life their own way, and they don’t seem to get caught up in the travel YouTube channel game.  They make vlogs, but it doesn’t seem to rule their life.  They live on their own plane and do things in true freedom, and that’s an admirable way to live!

Lost Among Locals

Who are they: .

Ryan and Abby are a married couple from Arkansas.  They left their jobs and sold it all in early 2020: the big house, the cars, all of it! Little did they know COVID was coming. Like everyone on this list,  it changed their plans a bit, but they managed to Central America and start their world tour.  Ryan is quiet, slightly awkward, and you can tell he is the world’s nicest person.  Abby is sassy, funny, and you never know what might come out of her mouth!  

Ryan and Abby are culture vultures who genuinely love to learn about history, cultural oddities, and all the things that make different people groups unique.  They are full-time travelers and digital nomads, so their version of slow travel and international living is refreshing to watch. 

What Makes Lost Among Locals Special:  

They traveled internationally for 12 years before leaving for full-time travel and had already experienced several amazing destinations as a pair.  So, they bring a unique blend of touristy sites juxtaposed with everyday local life and budget travel tips.  They dance with Albanians at a baby’s birthday party, play street games with old Turkish men, and score the best local foods in every destination.  COVID definitely made local interaction harder for them, as they regrettably express, but we look forward to seeing more of their off-the-beaten-path lifestyle in the future!  Keep up the good work guys!

The Vandersons

Emily and Danny feel like instant friends.  They are just so likable.  Danny and Emily set out in their van, with their cat Graham and dog Sombrita right after they got married.  They have since been traveling through Central America with their nomad pet family! Their goal is to make the full journey from Seattle to Argentina in their tiny, colorful van.  Though they are new to video making, their vlogs are heartfelt and laidback.  Danny is a lifelong BMX biker and app developer, with a surfer boy vibe and Emily is the sweetest soul. If easy-going is the vibe you are after, these two have the vids for you! 

What Makes The Vandersons Special:  

Emily has a narrating voice that is absolute perfection. Their footage is good, but the real perk to watching the Vandersons is that they tackle destinations you have never heard of.  Because they travel full-time, at their own pace, they get to some truly off-the-beaten-path gems that you don’t get to see in many other travel vlogs. Plus, their delightful pet-filled family is just heartwarming, and it’s awesome to see a young couple so happy, living a crazy unconventional life to the fullest!  

That’s it, guys!  These are the best travel bloggers out there right now!  You have lots of new videos to binge, so you better get busy! Let us know in the comments, which of these bloggers is your favorite.

Wanna know what it truly takes to break into this industry? Here’s our guide to  How to Become a Travel Blogger  to help you get a great start!

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16 Best travel vlogs to follow in 2022

A travel vlog is a video collection of someone who explores our world. Whether it’s a digital nomad, someone living from their van, or good old-fashioned backpackers, these people have an undying thirst for travelling and sharing their stories. I’m sure you’re wondering how these travellers can explore so freely with no ties to one place?

The best travel vloggers have grown a massive fanbase, allowing them to cash in as influencers. They take advantage of their following and promote brands and businesses around the globe, making an income right from their vlogs to continue their adventures.

Is the travel vlog life for you?

If you have a wandering spirit and love to create content, then posting travel vlogs might be the lifestyle for you! Like with any other content creator, consistency is the name of the game. An ongoing stream of videos will slowly create a fanbase that could someday finance your adventures.

READ MORE : We share some of the best travel blogs for you

Below, you’ll find 16 of some of the best travel bloggers and travel YouTubers we could find that share their adventures exploring the world. There are some with millions of views that cater to audiences far and wide, while others might be aimed at a more niche audience.

Here are 16 of the best travel vloggers

• Hey Nadine – Travel inspiration
• TFIL – Lifetime experiences
• International ME – Lesser-known places
• Fearless & Far – New and wild places
• Mark Wiens – Top food tourism videos
• Lexi Limitless – New cultures and fun adventures
• Kombi Life – Van traveller’s lifestyle
• GRRRLTRAVELER – Women solo travel
• Kold – Cinematic documentaries
• The Bucket List Family – Exploring the world
• Sailing La Vagabonde – Sea life
• Phil Good Travel – Positive connections
• Kara and Nate – Daily travel adventures
• Hopscotch the Globe – Tips & inspiration
• Dany #gotaworldtosee – Itinerary ideas and advice
• Lost Leblanc – Adventures with friends

1. Hey Nadine

Nadine Sykora is the brilliant mind behind Hey Nadine . In the last ten years, she’s visited 55 countries. You can expect to see vlogs with packing tutorials and motivational videos that will inspire you to travel.

One of her most successful videos is “ Airport and Airplane Travel Hacks ,” with over 1.4 million views.

Elton Castee became famous after a series of viral prank videos on Vine. Soon after, he began his travel project TFIL (The F*** It List), crossing off items from his list and becoming one of the best travel blogs out there.

He has broken several Guinness World Records and raised over $500,000 USD for different charities.

3. International ME

Angela An was born in New Zealand but has been showing Japan’s secret spots for the last five years on her travel vlog, internationally ME . She specializes in lesser-known places in Japan and has multiple videos with over one million views.

Her most popular videos include “ Tokyo Tourist Traps ” and “ What Not To Wear In Japan .”

4. Fearless & Far

Mike Corey specializes in motivating viewers to their fears and explore the world in Fearless & Far . A BBC television host who has posted YouTube videos for the past five years, Mike takes viewers to the wildest places.

Whether it’s attending exploding hammer festivals in Mexico or staying in an Airbnb on a cliff in Oman, Mike always pushes the envelope to discover new places.

5. Mark Wiens

Mark is one of the top food tourism influencers on YouTube. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, Mark Wiens is one of the best YouTube travel channels. With over 7.5 million subscribers, his videos rack up several million views.

His initial travels explored Asian cuisine starting and have expanded all over the world. You can find episodes of him tasting street delicacies in Dubai, Ghana, Mexico, and more.

6. Lexie Limitless

Currently holding the Guinness World Record for the Youngest Person to Travel to Every Country is Lexie Alford, an American travel vlogger. In fact, she’s been to all 196 countries before turning 21!

Explore and travel the world vicariously on Lexi Limitless while learning about the unique cultures all over the world. She also has videos on travel guides and advice for budget travelling and road trips.

7. Kombi Life

The community of van travellers is growing, and Kombi Life is one of its top exponents. These travel vloggers highlight an alternative, nomadic lifestyle on a van life-focused channel.

Their “ The Longest Road In The World ” video covers three years of adventures on the road.

8. GRRRLTRAVELER | Christine Kaaloa

Women have a harder time travelling alone due to pressures in different countries. Hawaiian native Christine Kaaloa posts videos to GRRRLTRAVELER to give other women confidence when travelling alone.

She’s currently amassed over 25 million views on her channel, making her one of the best travel vloggers out there.

An extraordinary filmmaker, Sam Kolder, takes his time between each video on his channel, Kold . He doesn’t produce content on a massive scale, but when he posts something, it’s a banger.

I love how he mixes animation, live-action video, and drone shots in his Hey Tim – The Story Of My Life video.

10. The Bucket List Family

This family sold everything and has been travelling since 2015. Their channel, The Bucket List Family , focuses on family-friendly content, from safe surfing lessons for kids, healthy eating and workout habits, to how to explore places all over the world with children.

11. Sailing La Vagabonde

After working for eight years on offshore rigs and mines in Western Australia, Riley Whitelum purchased a yacht and began to navigate around the world with his partner Elayna.

They travel thanks to his vlog Sailing La Vagabonde , subscribers, and Patreon account, where they post content on sea life and alternative lifestyles.

12. Phil Good Travel

Phil Calvert is all about spreading good vibes in his travel vlog Phil Good Travel. Committed to breaking down negative stereotypes, he strives to create positive connections and has established a community of Black travellers in Europe.

13. Kara and Nate

These travel YouTubers set out on a year-long trip in 2016, covering their adventures through daily videos on their channel, Kara and Nate .

Four years later, they recently launched an hour-long documentary showing their experiences across 100 countries!

14. Hopscotch the Globe (Kristen and Siya)

If you need helpful content for your travels, search no more! Hopscotch the Globe (Kristen and Siya) is one of the most helpful travel vlogs out there, with packing tips, instructions on creating content, and more.

As far as travel vloggers go, they are a great guide for inspiring travel youtubers.

15. Dany #gotaworldtosee

Dany Dev started his travelling escapades in 2015 and has since gained over 32 million views and a healthy following. You can find him trying local cuisines and new cultures, sharing his honest first impressions and giving useful safety tips on his channel Dany #gotaworldtosee .

One of my favourite videos is his hour-long guide on “How to travel Dubai 2022 ” where he shares extensively about his experiences and the ins and outs of travelling Dubai.

16. Lost Leblanc

Christian LeBlanc is one of the most well-known travel vlogers out there. After quitting his job to travel full-time, he decided to embark on some extreme challenges and exciting adventures with his friends. Sharing both the creative, filmmaking side and business side of travelling with his community, the channel has amassed an impressive 192 million views.

He also goes on adventures with his friends and followers, with his most recent one being one to Costa Rica .

Are you the next great travel vlogger?

Many of us wonder what it takes to get started in the world of travel vlogs. I mean, all these people have established solid brands thanks to years of hard work. But they had to start somewhere.

With the dawn of the post-pandemic era and borders slowly reopening, it’s now time to go out there and explore the world. Whether you are seeking advice for a nomadic lifestyle, thrilling adventures or a simple budget-friendly holiday, there is a travel vlogger for you. Follow their advice, pack those bags, and get started!

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Top 11 travel YouTubers to follow in 2022

YouTube is the top platform for avid travelers to showcase their love for exploration and adventure. Let these 11 travel YouTubers inspire you to book a flight and get out there!

Rachael Let's Grow There

Apr 01, 2023

In the past decade, living the nomadic lifestyle has exploded in popularity, and travel bloggers that are looking to stand out have flocked to YouTube to vlog about their travels instead. The video-based platform is the largest of its kind, a massive search engine owned by Google that offers travelers the chance to monetize their content as they grow their audience .

With so many unique people, places, and perspectives in the world, it's no wonder these content creators have chosen to take the more visual route of sharing their experiences with the world. Videos give these explorers the opportunity to showcase their personality and to relay information that resonates and connects with viewers more than your average blog post could ever do.

Vlogging makes travel personal . There's something about speaking directly to an audience, looking them in the eyes, and taking them along with you on your travels that gets wanderlusters hooked.

If you aren't able to travel but need a little inspiration, you can simply head over to a travel vlogger's YouTube channel and watch them take on the world. With the ability to live vicariously through these YouTube personalities at the touch of a play button, the joy and magic of world travel becomes widespread.

A boring workweek in the office can be escaped when you see through the eyes of a travel vlogger . Not only has technology made visuals that much more stunning to marvel at, but creators have given their channels a life of their own. With engaging storytelling, fresh creativity, clever editing, and informative details, YouTube vloggers and creators can share their expertise and teach aspiring or soon-to-be travelers how to navigate the unfamiliar.

With so much travel-related content existing on YouTube today, it can be hard to sift through the thousands upon thousands of Youtube travel channels to find who produces the best travel video blogs .

Quality and consistency are what make a YouTube channel stand out from the crowd, along with a unique perspective that creates an engaging experience for the viewer. It's important for the best travel YouTubers to inspire, inform, and to create content that gets the mind racing with possibilities.

Ready to embrace the spirit of travel? Grab your comfiest pillow and some snacks as you watch these travel YouTubers take the world by storm! We took the best travel channels on YouTube and narrowed it down to this list of top travel YouTubers to follow in 2022 .

Check them out, find your feet, and start planning that trip you've always dreamed of.

1. Sailing La Vagabonde

These two Australians have lived out their dream of sailing the oceans of the world with absolutely no previous sailing experience . Elayna and Riley are living every traveler's wildest fantasy, to live on a boat, smelling the salty ocean air, and sailing into the sunset as each day comes to a close. They even sail with their new baby, Lenny!

The seafaring couple uploads new videos every Monday that include helpful information for those who are looking to start sailing too! After traveling over 50,000 nautical miles, they have the experience and the know-how to get aspiring sailors out there riding the waves and fulfilling their goal of traveling the world by sea .

Check out Elayna and Riley's website to learn more.

2. Fearless and Far

If you're looking for a taste of the bizarre and extreme sides of travel , Mike Corey is your man. Mike is always on the hunt for weird and unheard-of world travel experiences that spark that sense of adventure in his viewers. He has vlogged about his time at the Exploding Hammer Festival in Mexico, experienced a Kambo Cleanse ritual in Amazonia, and so much more.

Mike is incredibly creative and has amazing skills when it comes to shooting and editing videos. The way he tells a story is not only engaging, but really fun to watch! His YouTube channel is a brilliant smorgasbord of crazy experiences that stretches the imagination and piques curiosity one might have about a certain destination. "Fearless" is the perfect word to describe Mike and his travels!

Check out Mike's website to learn more.

3. Dave and Deb

This adventure couple has traveled to over 100 countries on every continent and lives by the motto " adventure is for everyone ." They have been married for twenty years and were looking for something more out of life when they decided to create  The Planet D . Forbes has named them one of the top 10 travel influencers in the world! In 2008, they started turning their passion for travel into their full-time job .

Dave and Deb share an inspiring message — that you don't have to be rich, adventure-enthusiasts, fit as a fiddle, or a young millennial to travel the world! They love diving into all sorts of unique experiences, and are a valuable source of information for anyone looking to incorporate adventure into their life on a more consistent basis.

4. Drew Binsky

After studying abroad in Prague in 2012, Drew caught the travel bug and hasn't slowed down since. He taught English in Korea and upon leaving in 2015, he used his travel blog and social media to propel him around the world. Today, he has traveled to over 150 countries and has been supported by countless big names such as Lonely Planet, GoPro, Elite Daily, and Huffington Post. He's even a 2x Guinness World Record holder!

He's on a mission to visit every country on earth , and uploads videos of his ongoing journey. Check out his blog and videos for more on the  best ways to save money while traveling  the world and to hear all his crazy travel stories he has amassed over the years.

5. The Bucket List Family

The Gee family describes themselves as "just your 'average' family working from all around the world as Family Travel Journalists ." Of course, when they say "average", they are playing on the idea that an average family is settled down in a nice home, married with kids, and working a normal job to pay the bills. This adventure-fueled family decided they weren't done exploring the world and discovering what life had in store for them, so they opted to skip the whole "settling down" stereotype.

In 2015, they took a huge leap and sold everything in the name of travel and are thankful every day that they were brave enough to do so. Since then, they have explored the globe with their three small children and are having a blast!

Check out the Gee family's website to learn more about this anything-but-average wholesome little family.

6. Travel Yourself

Cailin O'Neil is a Canadian solo travel blogger who creates travel videos detailing the good and bad sides of travel . She loves embarking on new trips and her content is always packed with positive energy! The experience versus the destination is her main focus, and she has a blast trying the various different foods in each country she visits.

The useful tidbits of information and "City in a Minute" videos that she shares about the popular destinations she explores is really helpful to her viewers. Take a look at her travel YouTube channel to see how to get around a certain destination and to learn about the ins and outs of solo travel .

Check out Cailin's website to learn more.

7. Lost LeBlanc

Christian LeBlanc is a travel vlogger whose passion for seeing the world translates into everything he does . From the way he talks about landing somewhere new to the quality and efforts he puts into his videos — this guy lives to travel. With this passion, he strives to motivate people to follow their own desires to see the world. He's big on getting out of your comfort zone and enjoying life to the fullest.

His rightfully dubbed viewership, "Team Get Lost", is becoming a quickly growing community of equally passionate travelers who watch Christian's videos to ignite their wanderlust. Follow his YouTube travel videos and you'll discover a world of possibilities you hadn't thought about before.

Check out Christian's website to learn more.

8. Hopscotch the Globe

Kristen and Siya are pros at globetrotting and post tons of helpful content on their YouTube channel for adventurers to learn and grow from. They make traveling with a newborn look like a breeze! You'll find that their channel is a gold mine full of endless resources on how to embrace the minimalist travel mindset  and travel light, eco-friendly, zero waste, and more.

They have such interesting ideas for content that they are able to flesh out and present in creative and engaging ways. There's a realness to their brand that inspires viewers to perfect their travel habits and to think outside of the box about how to travel on a budget . Check them out to have a few laughs and to prepare for your next trip!

Check out Kirsten and Siya's website to learn more.

9. Wolter's World

If honest travel advice is what you're looking for, you'll find it on the travel YouTube channel Wolter's World! Mark and Jocelyn and their two kiddos have been all over the world, vlogging about their experiences along the way so that other travelers can watch their content and be more prepared for their upcoming trips. They offer practical tips and guidance about world travel , without the fluff.

Tired of seeing travel YouTubers produce exciting videos without any valuable information in it, Wolter's World set out to create a travel channel that tells it like it is . You'll see the ups and downs that they experience throughout their journey, educating their audience on what matters most — the experience.

Check out Mark and Jocelyn's website to learn more.

10. Hey Nadine

Nadine is a fun-loving travel vlogger who documents her adventures around the world. Her travel YouTube channel has videos with tips, hacks, packing guides, and destination advice on all of the many countries she's visited within the past six years. She always finds a way to make her videos funny and relatable, which makes her a blast to learn from.

The energy that emanates from Nadine's storytelling abilities is infectious and she inspires young travelers everywhere to find creative ways to find adventure . Her viewers trust her authoritative voice when it comes to anything travel-related, so you can bet her content is loaded with relevant and beneficial travel information!

Check out  Nadine's website to learn more.

11. Kara and Nate

This married travel duo from Nashville, Tennessee have been traveling the world for over two years, uploading a whopping six videos a week to their travel YouTube channel. They hope to travel to 100 countries by 2020! You can find everything on their channel from destination secrets to dealing with getting sick on the road. If you can believe it, they have over 500 videos on their channel and have grown their audience so quickly for beginning their life of travel just a few years ago.

On their website, you'll find their videos are categorized by country to make it easier for their viewers to find relevant information for their own trip planning. Kara and Nate are well on their way to 100 countries, so make sure you don't miss the videos they'll post when they hit their goal!

Check out Kara and Nate's website to learn more.

If your goal is to discover the world and be inspired to finally hop on that plane, these travel YouTubers will definitely wake you up to all the possible experiences you could be having!

YouTube has become one of the world's go-to search engines for learning something new . These content creators have fallen in love with making fun, informative videos for their viewers, and want nothing more than to change a life in favor of travel .  

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Over the past five years I have worn many hats as a creative freelancer and have been able to pursue adventures across the globe. To me, travel is more than checking a box or sitting on the perfect beach all day. Travel is about self-discovery, keeping an open mind, and learning through culture immersion. In 2017 I was chosen by one of my favorite travel bloggers, The Blonde Abroad, to attend her first ever blogging retreat in Bali with a handful of other inspiring bloggers. It was truly a dream that taught me so much more than I could imagine. Fast-forward to 2019 when I was given the role of one of the lead English writer for Worldpackers. My in-depth articles touched on subjects like volunteer work, overcoming post-travel blues, outdoorsy tips, and boldly adventuring. Inner growth is my jam.

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Vlogger as a word is relatively new to the English dictionary and has sprung to the world’s attention with the ever-expanding multitude of wild and wonderful online videos.

Vloggers are influencers and people who share videos that are popular for capturing the audiences’ attention with interesting, informative, or inspiring content.

In this article, we’ve hand-picked a cross-section of some of 2024’s most influential and intriguing best YouTube vloggers for you to enjoy.

We measured popularity and quality based on a combination of the number of YouTube channel subscribers and the number of views the channel’s videos have received.

Obviously, the term ‘best’ is entirely subjective – let’s just call this a selection of YouTube channels that really caught our attention.

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Who are the Best YouTube Vloggers in 2024?

Best travel vloggers on youtube.

Travel Vloggers bring the adventure to you.

Safely nestled in the comfort of your favorite armchair you can explore the peaks of Everest, have breakfast with a Sami deer herder or plunge into the depths of the ocean to explore a shipwreck.

Adventure might not be your middle name, so thanks to aspiring vloggers and robust travelers you can taste the virtual forest air of the wilds without leaving your living room.

1. Fearless and Far

Fearless and Far describes himself as a professional adventurer who will help you overcome your travel fears.

True to his description he explores remote untrodden paths and would be classified as a modern-day explorer.

Although Fearless and Far doesn’t make videos every week, and sometimes not even every month, his content is still incredible, unique, and riveting.

His most popular video has currently reached 14 million views!

It’s hard to go past ‘Raiding a BaBoon Camp’ – the title itself invites intrigue. Another of his videos ‘Living with a Death Tribe’ has 7 Million views.

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2. Lost Leblanc

Lost Leblanc quit his job to unconditionally pursue his dream of filmmaking and travel, and his channel calls on you to do the same.

Lost Leblanc commits to uploading a new video punctually every Saturday at 9 am EST for his dedicated following of 2 million subscribers.

His positive attitude shines through his videos and his most recent video, posted only 6 days previous, has already taken a hit of 200k views.

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3. Drew Binsky 

Drew Binsky has 3.8 million subscribers, for whom he has recorded and shared his visits to every single known country in the world – that’s some feat.

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He shares his crazy adventures and the stories of the inspiring people he meets, such as ‘He Hasn’t Slept Since 1962’ which has reached an incredible 13 million views, and ‘She Cooks Your Leftover Mcdonalds (for Profit)’ at 815 thousand views.

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Kold is a Vlogger for those who want to know more about filming travel escapes.

He is known for offering the best views of travel locations using his impressive filming techniques .

Kold has 1.2 million subscribers to date and his most popular video ‘Kold – My Year 2016’ is currently at 7 million views.

One of his Youtube videos demonstrating his editing and filming skill ‘How I Filmed a big budget Commercial (On a Phone)’ has hit over one million views – what aspiring filmer wouldn’t want to know how to do this?

Kold offers classes on video editing and has created a thriving online community.

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1. Sorelle Amore

Sorelle’s Youtube channel aspires to motivate her one million followers to live their dreams and be free like her.

Her channel delivers regular travel stories with an inspirational punch that will grab your attention.

Having freed herself, she now makes vlog videos showing others how to live freely, such as ‘HOW I became a free human and at what cost’ at 175 thousand views and ‘What makes a human free?’ at 61 thousand views.

If you are feeling trapped in your current routine it might be worth jumping onto Sorelle’s Youtube channel and taking a peek.

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2. Jonna Jinton

Jonna Jintons is a Swedish filmmaker, musician, and artist who shares her Nordic daily life with her 4 million subscribers.

Videos such as ‘Living with the Dark Winters in Sweden’ and the ‘Nordic Morning Routine – Ice Bath’ are well-executed videos that give her followers a glimpse of what it is like to live in the depths of a freezing Swedish winter.

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3. Jennelle Elianna

This fresh vibrant vlog channel with a following of 2.4 million subscribers gives anyone who is curious about what life is like living in a van a good run for their money.

‘My house doesn’t have walls’ has hit 1.9 million views and ‘I bought a house’ is at 1.7 million giving the world a peek into not only an alternate way to travel but a different way to live.

Best Food Vloggers on YouTube

1. Mark Weins

Mark Weins’s passion is food. He believes one should travel with their belly first and feet last as local food is the ultimate exploration.

Mark is an upbeat enthusiastic vlogger and shares new mouth-watering food-related videos every week with his 9.9 million subscribers.

His most popular videos to date are ‘Extreme Chinese Food’, its intriguing content gaining it nothing short of 26 million views, and ‘The Ultimate Dubai Tour’ with 21 million views.

2. Cooking With Dog

Cooking with Dog is a quirky food vlog channel hosted by a caine called Francis, and a mysterious Japanese chef who has never disclosed his name to his 1.6 million subscribers.

All the exquisite food cooked by the mysterious chef is authentic Japanese and there is an endless repertoire of recipes with one delivered weekly on Friday.

The most popular vlog to date with 6.9 million views is ‘How to Make Bento’, yum.

Best Photography Vloggers on YouTube

1. Shoot Film Like a Boss

Shoot Film Like a Boss is all about learning. The vlog teaches everything there is to know about film photography and darkroom skills, inspiring its 31.9 thousand viewers to shoot with film.

Roger the youtube vlogger claims to be no expert in film or photography and instead aspires to be one, like his audience, to be the boss one day.

‘Olympus OM10’ is his best hit video to date, it is a thorough and well-thought-out review of the Olympus OM10 SLR camera.

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2. Sean Tucker 

Sean keeps his 540 thousand subscribers captivated by exploring the more emotional side of photography rather than focusing on the technical.

As he says himself: ‘I am more interested in the Why of the photography than the how’.

Although Sean does also provide videos on how to improve your practical skills, the make focus of his youtube channel is taking authentic shots with a deeper emotional meaning.

Two great examples of his deep probing works are ‘The Feeling Vs the Meaning’ and ‘Street Photography and Your Mental Health’.

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Best Family Vloggers on YouTube

1. Roman Atwood Vlogs

If you’ve wondered how other families live their lives or are looking for tips on parenting then head to the Smile More Youtube channel created by Roman and join the 15 million subscribers.

Packed with hilarious pranks and viral videos, you won’t be disappointed especially if quirky family life is your thing.

The family’s popularity is evident when you notice that ‘I Bought Them a House’ has hit 53 million views and ‘Plastic Ball Pranks’ has hit 23 million.

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2. KK and Baby J

KK and Baby J share real-life stories from birthing their baby boy to children’s birthday parties.

This family welcomes you into their home via their Youtube channel – you can be part of their virtual family and join the 1.2 million subscribers.

Their aim is to empower families to live their best lives by showing them how they strive to thrive and succeed.

Sharing lots of advice, resources, and inspirational videos, while building a thriving community of parents of families that can network and connect.

Best Indian Travel Vloggers on YouTube

1. Mountain Tracker

There is nothing like having the unfamiliar path beaten for you and being inspired to step out of your comfort zone

If this is what you’re looking for then check out Mountain Trecker’s Youtube channel.

With his Youtube channel of 1.5 million subscribers, Varn Vagish has motivated many of his viewers to get on the road and explore the big wild world by giving them practical travel information mixed with interesting adventure stories.

2. Tanya Khanijow

One of the best-known Indian female travel vlogs created by Tanya Khanijow has reached 1 million subscribers, inspiring women to follow their passions and hit the road.

With her high energy and enthusiasm Tanya shows that even if it’s not as easy for Indian women to travel they still can.

From skydiving, to icey treks, to meeting African tribal women Tanya takes her viewers on some wild and wonderful adventures and into some unexpected places.

Best Indian Food Vloggers on YouTube

1. India Eat Mania

India Eat Mania promises to take their 5.5 million subscribers on a delicious journey of Indian street food, so buckle up and join in for some spectacular mouth spectacular treats.

Pumping out more videos than most India Eats Manis uploads a few videos a week from their Indian food trail, ‘Varanasi Famous Chana Masala’ was posted 2 years ago and already has over 52 million views, must be a good dish!

2. Village Cooking Channel

Indian cooking is popular with an abundance of Youtube channels to choose from some posing daily vlogs with delicious recipes, but Village Cooking Channel is one of the most popular with 21 million followers.

Village Cooking Channel weaves culture, tradition, and festivities into their vlog posts, giving their audience more to savor than just the delicious recipes.

Best Motorcycle Vloggers on YouTube

1. Walterrific

Walterifics is an avid motorbike enthusiast, wild for everything about motorbikes 0 he is probably the most popular motorbike vlogger there is with 2.3 million subscribers.

Walterrifics vlogs will show you less about how to maintain bikes, and more about the adventures you can take on a bike.

He’s not short on enthusiasm or energy so his vlogs make for a thrilling view.

2. Chase on Two Wheels

Chase On Two Wheels gives in-depth information on how to rebuild a wrecked bike to his following of 1.1 million subscribers.

He’s constantly adding new content and information which is in demand by all the motorbike fanatics that have crashed a much-loved bike.

Best Disney Vloggers on YouTube

1. FreshBaked

FreshBaked’s YouTube channel will keep you up to date with the latest at Disney from rides to restaurants.

They claim to be the leading authority on everything Disney and their following of 185 thousand subscribers must agree.

To date, they have uploaded an impressive 5 thousand videos, which is more than most YouTube vloggers.

2. Disney Dan

If you need some travel inspiration when heading to Disney this channel could be the ticket to get you razzed up for fun and games on Disney rides.

Best Beginner Vloggers on YouTube

1. HuluWuluAnimations

If you are looking to keep an eye out for new talent then this is one to watch.

At only one year old and already with one million subscribers, they are doing something funky and right.

2. Sam and Colby

Making haunted and spooky content is grabbing the attention of YouTube viewers and fast-tracking this channel to vlogging success with 1.1 million subscribers within a year.

Best Daily Vloggers on YouTube

1. Ellie and Jared

It takes a lot of work to pump out a daily vlog for your subscribers but that doesn’t stop Ellie and Jared who share their family’s daily life with their loyal following of 1.6 million.

2. Daily Vlogging

Daily Vlogging is true to their name and posts daily to keep their 5 million followers informed of their unique family’s daily life and travels.

Best Study Vloggers on YouTube

1. Unjaded Jade

Unjaded Jade is a young student vlogging about her study life and offers tips and advice to her almost 900 thousand followers.

2. Studyquill

Studyquill has a collection of valuable study resources for her one million subscribers, from tips on stationary to time management.

Best Couple Vloggers on YouTube

1. Nick and Carrie

This fun, playful, cute, and adorable couple let their 4.9 million subscribers enjoy the daily ups and downs of their own life through their vlog.

Their comedy skits and their playful antics are popular with many.

Their most viewed video to date is ‘My Asian Girlfriend Cooking Indian Food with My Hindu Instructions’ with just a mere 7.8 million views.

2. Avacados Couple

Maybe not what we were expecting, but this roaring success of a youtube channel was put together by a couple who love cartoons, just like their 11 million subscribers.

This vlog channel’s comic content is suitable for the entire family, children, parents, and grandparents, so cozy up and watch their most viewed video, ‘Pregnancy Prank Competition’ which has reached 112 viewers.

3. Kara and Nate

A husband and wife team from Nashville, Tennessee bringing to their faithful 3.5 million subscribers their travel videos.

Get an insight into the daily life of a couple on the road, and what makes them tick.

‘We Lived in a $650 Million Dollar Earthroamer’ shows some of the more off-the-road adventures this couple has embraced together, keeping viewing interesting for their viewership.

How Much Can Vloggers Make on YouTube?

How much can a YouTube Vlogger make? I heard rumors that it can be quite a hefty sum reaching well into the thousands each week.

YouTube earnings are not based on numbers – a vlogger with a subscription of 1 million might not make as much money as a vlogger with 100 thousand.

Earnings will depend on a combination of the quality of the content, the niche, the loyalty of the subscribers, how often you create videos, and the products that are advertised.

Remember that YouTube vloggers can work for a whole year creating awesome footage and putting it out to an empty YouTube theatre, then one day, hit the jackpot.

A Youtube vlogger might make anything from nothing to upwards of 54 million a year, like Mr Beast one of the most famous YouTubers.

Commitment is the key, Youtube likes loyalty and rewards it, so stick in there.

When you reach 100 thousand subscribers you could be earning one thousand dollars a week, with Youtube playing $0.018 a view.

YouTube’s ad revenue rates can vary greatly, but a recent range was between $0.25 and $4.00 per 1,000 views.

This is highly dependent on factors like the content’s topic, audience demographics, and the time of year.

Here’s a hypothetical table on how much vloggers can make on YouTube based on these rates:

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How do travel Vloggers make their money?

There are a few ways you can monetize a travel Youtube channel. The most common three are paid ads, affiliate sales, and sponsored content.

One interesting point is that you don’t need a huge following to make decent money from a Youtube channel -what you need is a loyal following who is interested in the products you advertise.

Thus they are more than likely to take your advice on products and click through to the affiliate sales to buy.

Most travel vloggers will make their income through a combination of all three – the type of affiliate sales and sponsored content that a YouTube channel monetized will depend on their niche.

If the YouTube channel’s niche is motorcycle travel, they can seek motorcycle products that need advertising or get sponsored by Harley Davidson to take a motorbike ride through the Sahari with a tribe of camel herders.

If they are a traveler wild for everything trekking and are forging their livelihood by making videos, it might be a tour trekking company that approaches them for affiliate sales or someone who has written a trekking guidebook.

If you have a travel vlog businesses that match your travel niche will either approach you when they see you have a large following or you can approach them and make an offer.

YouTube will flip some money your way from ads that are run through your channel to your audience.

Although this won’t start until you have reached a healthy following of over a thousand and have reached 4,000 hours watched.

The great thing is that anyone can start vlogging, that is if you are willing to dedicate momentous amounts of time to filming, editing, and creating absolutely awesome sky-shattering content.

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• Total YouTube Subscribers: Over 6 million
• Total Video Views: Over 1 billion
• Countries visited: Over 100
• Video uploads per week: Minimum of 2
• Languages spoken: Fluent in English and Thai
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• Format: Online video series
• Platform: Website, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram
• Episodes: Ongoing with new videos released regularly
• Video length: Usually between 1-3 minutes
• Target audience: Food lovers, home cooks, and anyone interested in quick and easy recipes
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• Quality of Content The quality of the content they produce is another crucial factor to consider. The vlogger should produce high-quality videos with great images, interesting storytelling, and engaging commentary.
• Consistency in uploading The frequency and consistency in uploading videos is also important to keep their subscribers coming back for more.
• Social media reach The vlogger's social media presence and reach also influences their popularity and potential viewership.
• Awards and recognitions Awards, accolades, and nominations they receive in the industry is another factor to be considered, as this indicates their skill and influence in the niche.

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11 Must-Follow Food Vloggers in the Philippines in 2024

The Philippines is a country that's famous for a lot of things, from its sunny tropical climate to its stunning islands and amazing food. Food is a big deal here, and Filipinos are proud of their regional takes on popular cuisines. Take Adobo, for example, which can come in different versions such as Adobong Puti, Adobong Tagalog, and Adobong Ilonggo - it's all about the little twists that make a dish unique.

But it's not just about eating - Filipinos also love to cook, and with the rise of social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok , and Instagram , food influencers are taking over the scene. You can find hundreds of content creators sharing their cooking tips, tricks, and recipes, and their audiences are loving it.

With more and more people ordering food online (more than 11 million last year!), the food industry in the Philippines is getting more competitive. If you want to make it, you need to stand out. That's why many food brands are turning to popular influencers for collaborations for their social media marketing campaigns. These influencers have the reach, expertise, and authenticity that can make a big difference for your brand.

If you're looking to improve your cooking skills or promote your food brand, we've got you covered. We've compiled a list of the most popular food influencers in the Philippines that you need to follow. Get ready to feast your eyes (and your stomachs) on some amazing food!

The Top Food Vloggers in the Philippines are ⬇️

Vanjo Merano

Erwan Heussaff

Hazel Cheffy

Abi Marquez

Judy Ann Santos

Kirby Quimado

Eunice Acupanda

Cuisine ni Ria

Chichi Tullao-Garcia

11. Chichi Tullao-Garcia

Followers: 27.3K

Meet Chichi Tullao-Garcia, also known as Happy Tummy Travels - a food and prop stylist, and a visual storyteller. She's a firm believer in taking people on a journey through taste. Whenever she's out exploring the Philippines or traveling abroad, she makes it a point to discover local delicacies that most people don't know about. Lucky for us, she shares all of her delicious finds on her Instagram account!

Check out Chichi's Instagram to see mouth-watering photos of all sorts of food, from sweet to savory, and everything in between. She also shares cooking tutorials and recommendations for amazing food products that you should try. Get ready to add some serious flavor to your feed!

10. Cuisine ni Ria

Followers: 71.5K

Get ready to drool over the amazing food photos and videos on Cuisine ni Ria's Instagram account, also known as Cuisineria. Ria's specialty is creating delicious local dishes using ingredients that are easy to find in local markets. This makes her page super appealing to everyone, from foodies to home cooks. You'll also find helpful cooking tips and recipes, as well as promotions for awesome food products.

9. Piareyrey

Followers: 155.5K

Meet Piareyrey - a travel and food influencer from the Philippines who's taking TikTok by storm. Her page is a treasure trove of mini vlogs and food reviews that will make your taste buds tingle. One of her most popular series is called "Honest Rating," where she gives her frank opinion on different foods from various restaurants. Her followers love her for her authenticity and transparency, and you will too!

8. Eunice Acupanda

Followers: 331.3K

Calling all sweet tooths! You're going to want to check out Eunice Acupanda's TikTok page. She's not only a talented baker and business owner but also a content creator who knows how to entice her viewers. Eunice's baking and cake decorating videos are so satisfying to watch, and her creativity, skills, and professionalism draw in customers for her business. Plus, she's previously worked with brands that specialize in baking needs and equipment, so you know she's the real deal.

7. Kirby Quimado

Followers: 1.5M

Get ready to be wowed by Kirby Quimado's food videos on TikTok. He first gained popularity when he posted clean, crisp, and stunningly beautiful videos of himself making a charcuterie board. But that's not all he can do - Kirby has expanded his content to include other variations of the board, like snack boxes, chicken wing boards, movie night boards, and even brunch boards! And if that's not enough, he also posts beverage tutorials and cooking videos that are just as impressive. You won't be able to look away!

6. Judy Ann Santos

Subscribers: 1.77M

You may know Judy Ann Santos as a beloved actress and host, but did you know she's also an incredible chef? That's right - she's been making cooking videos on YouTube, showcasing her skills in the kitchen and her pride in being an amazing wife and mom. Judy Ann's tutorials cover a range of Filipino dishes as well as her unique takes on international cuisine. And with her comedic nature, you can always expect her videos to be lighthearted and fun.

5. Ninong Ry

Subscribers: 2.15M

Meet Ninong Ry, also known as Ryan Morales Reyes - one of the most popular chefs on the Filipino online scene. Ninong Ry talks in an unadulterated and comedic way, and is almost careless when cooking. However, this transparency and authenticity is what made him relatable and highly appealing to the Filipino community. Ryan’s recipes are also bomb, always having a different, yet exciting, twist to Filipino dishes.

Ninong Ry graduated with a culinary degree from an esteemed university in the Philippines. He also worked as a head chef at a certain restaurant before becoming a content creator. He’s worked with several brands in the past.

4. Abi Marquez

Followers: 3.4M

You haven't lived until you've tried Abi Marquez's "lumpia experiments." Abi is the queen of lumpia on Philippine social media, and her content is nothing short of amazing. She started gaining popularity with a series of videos where she wrapped all sorts of food in lumpia wrappers and deep-fried them to perfection. And you know what? Her creations were top-notch.

Abi has a degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institution Management from the University of the Philippines Diliman, so you can trust that she knows what she's doing. Aside from her incredible lumpia recipes, Abi also shares tutorials for other mouth-watering dishes, like lasagna, steak, and air-fried salmon.

3. Hazel Cheffy

Followers: 2.9M

Chef Hazel knows how to make cooking look like a breeze. She used to work as a cook at an establishment within an executive village in Manila before deciding to go to culinary school to level up her skills. Now, Hazel is known for her lighthearted videos, cooking ASMRs, easy recipes, and random singing on the internet.

On her TikTok account, you'll find all sorts of awesome content, from recipes and grocery hauls to kitchen tours and mini vlogs. Hazel's videos will inspire you to get in the kitchen and whip up something delicious.

2. Erwan Heussaff

Subscribers: 3.39M

Meet Erwan Heussaff, the YouTuber who's captured hearts all over the Philippines and beyond. You might know him as the husband of Filipina celebrity Anne Curtis, or as the brother of celebrity and model Solenn Heussaff. But Erwan is a star in his own right, with a passion for good food, travel, and fitness. He created "The Fat Kid Inside" blog to share his love of healthy yet delicious food with the world.

On his YouTube channel, Erwan shares easy-to-cook meals that anyone can make at home. He even answers his subscribers' requests, like making meal plans that are budget-friendly for the average Filipino. And when he collaborates with other food content creators, like Ninong Ry and Abi Marquez, you know it's going to be a feast for the senses.

1. Vanjo Merano

Subscribers: 6.93M

Get ready to fall in love with Vanjo Merano, the creator of Panlasang Pinoy - a blog and YouTube channel that celebrates the rich flavors of Filipino and Asian cuisine. Vanjo's passion for Filipino food is contagious, and he's made it his mission to teach people how to cook their favorite dishes using the simplest methods possible.

On his channel, Vanjo shares hundreds of recipes with his fans, from classic adobo to deliciously unique twists on international cuisine like Japanese, Korean, and French. But no matter what he's cooking, he always adds a special Filipino touch that sets his food apart. Get your taste buds ready!

Filipinos are certainly foodies who love to eat, and at the same time, cook. Each household has a family member whose dishes taste like heaven. The newer generation is exploring other ways of learning how to cook, such as by watching vloggers and reading blogs. The Filipino food culture surely contributes to the rising popularity of food influencers and content creators in the Philippines.

Above, we have shared a list of the most-favorite food vloggers in the Philippines . These influencers bring 5-star cuisines to average Filipino homes. These content creators are regarded as experts in cooking, whose recommendations are given heavy weight by their viewers. Of course, these vloggers contribute largely to the success of food brands when marketing online.

We hope you were able to find the next chef you’d like to learn from, or work with.

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