My favorite travel channels

It’s been a while since I last wrote something on this website so I felt like doing something short and sweet. Here, I am going to list my five favorite YouTube travel channels and talk about what distinguishes them from the rest of the pack.

1. Jacob Laukaitis- Let’s get the most obvious out of the way shall we? Jacob is by far my favorite YouTube travel vlogger and he is also my favorite YouTuber in general. His inspiring messages on travel and life have transformed me into a better person and he always gives back to his fans through comments, merchandise and Instagram posts. He genuinely cares about his audience and for other people around the world. His personality is unparalleled and perfectly suited for this occupation. He can make a video of himself sitting in front of a camera for over an hour seem like five minutes because you’re so invested in what he’s saying. I can go on and on about him but I’ve spoken enough in my previous posts.
2. Indigo Traveller- Nick from New Zealand, with over 600,000 subscribers now. Nick is also one who gives back to his audience through feedback and giveaways (he once gave away a camera). He has incredible editing and video skills and he’s an expert at telling stories. Each story he tells in each country is so unique that you’d never even think that that location would consist of such material. Nick is extremely humble, well-spoken and overall just a down-to-earth guy who does his research and connects with anybody. He is not afraid to get out of his comfort zone and also does plenty of Q&A videos.
3. Drew Binsky- One of the most popular travel vloggers out there with over a million subscriptions, Binsky has been to nearly every country in the world. As of this post, he has less than ten remaining, and will finish his journey by July. Drew is the master at finding people with a story. He puts himself in precarious situations, sometimes life-endangering, to put together a piece of art that has the capability of touching anyone. Drew is super dedicated to his occupation and has made several behind-the-scene videos of his work and backstory. Because of his large following, it is hard to get responses from him but nonetheless, his content is tremendous. It’s arguably the best travel vlogger channel on YouTube and he’s an enthusiastic host who always tries to put all of his experiences into perspective. He really gives everyone a fair chance and does not judge right off the bat.
4. Wolters World- A very family-friendly orientated channel with Mark and Jocelyn Wolters at the forefront with their two children. The two of them are incredibly sociable and have so much travel advice for their followers. They have a variety of videos such as, “5 Things You’ll Love and Hate,” “Do’s and Don’ts,” and “Things You Should Know.” They are very honest in their videos and don’t hold back. If something rubbed them the wrong way, which is rare, then they’ll address it in one of their videos. But the advice they give is super helpful and they’re both knowledgable about virtually every location in the world. Plus, the pictures and videos of them in these locations adds a bit more spice to their content.
5. Joey Adventure- A relatively new travel channel by Joey Briggs, a 36-year-old Florida native who has recently undertook this occupation. I came across Joey through his meeting with Jacob in Uzbekistan for the World Influencer’s Congress and the guy is super energetic and full of life. He always has a smile on his face and is just fun to watch. He is so amazing with the camera and is someone who you can just relate to in some capacity. Of the five channels I’ve listed here, Joey is probably the one who is most laid back and easily goes with any flow there is (no offense to the others). Though he’s a rookie, he’s quickly developing a following, as he has already surpassed a thousand subscribers and one of his videos already has well over 100,000 views. Don’t be surprised to see him with 100,000 subscribers or more by the end of the year.