Traveling to feel alive: Eva zu Beck
Eva zu Beck, a young Polish traveler, describes herself as a “professional storyteller and adventurer at heart”. Until a few years ago, she lived in London and had what she called a “standard and well-paid” corporate job – but realized that this was not the life she wanted. After quitting her job and buying a one-way ticket to Nepal, Eva zu Beck has emerged as one of the most popular travel YouTubers with her eponymous channel. Eva zu Beck shares every moment of her adventurous explorations on social media, including a camping trip, a solo horseback ride through Mongolia, and an encounter at the United States border. Following this young woman on her intriguing solo adventures may give you some extraordinary ideas for your next destination.
Traveling around the world to eat: Travel Thirsty
Food and travel are inseparable. The pleasure of eating, discovering new food cultures, and broadening our palates while traveling the world is priceless. Travel Thirsty is the next YouTube travel channel on our list, and it combines these two important elements. From the Far East to India and from North America to Europe, Travel Thirsty investigates both well-known and obscure flavors from around the world – street flavors from Vietnam, New York’s famous waffle shops, and much more! On the main page, you’ll find an unusual black pancake in addition to staples such as fried chicken. If you’re enthusiastic about eating and traveling, we recommend keeping an eye on the Travel Thirsty account, which has eight million subscribers as of early 2024.
More than 100 countries: Kara and Nate
Kara and Nate, a married couple from Nashville, Tennessee, have traveled and vlogged in more than 100 countries. Swimming with wild orcas in Norway at minus 8 degrees Celsius, staying outside in the Antarctic cold, and sharing their luxury train experiences in Japan, the couple’s YouTube travel channel has 3.7 million followers as of early 2024. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to explore the world in new ways as a couple, Kara and Nate’s vlog is for you.
Travel tips: Hey Nadine!
It’s time for Hey Nadine! The founder of one of the top YouTube travel channels, Nadine Sykora has been traveling since 2010, visiting more than 60 countries. With over 500,000 followers, Nadine’s vlogs highlight various types of trips, such as taking a cruise or flying with a child, as well as useful travel tips for both new and experienced travelers. By the way, Nadine Sykora was invited to the White House Travel Bloggers Summit and named one of the top 130 influential travel bloggers.
Emre Durmuş’s Yol Günlükleri (Road Chronicles)
YouTuber Emre Durmuş is a Turkish backpacker who has been traveling the world since 2014. With more than two million followers on his YouTube channel as of early 2024, Emre has broadcast to viewers from a Kenyan village house and a Swiss luxury train. Describing himself as a “blogger, photographer and traveler”, Emre also runs a website called Yol Günlükleri and an Instagram account. Emre Durmuş, who has visited over 75 countries, may provide just the inspiration you need to plan your next trip.
A world tour starting after graduation: Yağmur Arat
Yağmur Arat is another Turkish travel YouTuber. Born in 1992, Yağmur, who studied urban and regional planning, developed a passion for travel after graduating, purchasing an Interrail ticket and traveling across Europe. Returning home, she realized that a desk job was not for her, so resigned to explore the world. Yağmur’s world tour began in Japan, in 2017, and has taken her to dozens of countries, including Guatemala. Her YouTube and Instagram channels are a delightful source of inspiration.
Far and fearless: Mike Corey and Fearless & Far
Mike Corey, the owner of the travel channel “Fearless & Far,” calls himself a “professional adventurer.” And he’s not wrong… A remarkable travel and adventure channel on YouTube with over 2.5 million followers as of January 2024, Fearless & Far takes you on wild adventures through lost tribes and the world’s most unusual locations. Through his own experiences, Mike hopes to inspire his viewers to overcome their fears and travel the world – judging by the video comments, he’s succeeding.☺
