The Best Video Channels for Travel Enthusiasts
- Kemper Ball
- May 8, 2024
- 6 min read
If you’re someone that loves to travel but can’t take every trip you dream about, there are plenty of ways to live vicariously through other globetrotters. This list is full of excellent recommendations for YouTube channels where you’ll find experienced travelers making their ways across the world. Whether you want to learn more about the planet or you’re looking for ideas for your next trip, these channels are a great place to start.
Travelling With Russell will take you on a journey across the globe. The channel’s host, Russell, spent 22 years working on cruise ships where he learned about the world. Now, he documents his travels around the world, diving into the rich traditions, cultures and lifestyles of each city and country's inhabitants. Some of Russell’s most popular videos include his Russian travel series where he explores everyday life activities like grocery shopping and apartment hunting. Travelling With Russell is equal parts educational and entertaining for those interested in the less touristy aspects of travel.
Subscribers: 145,000
Videos Posted: 443
Total Views: 29 million
Tommy Forastero, AKA, Sabbatical Tommy is a travel vlogger that will take you into the heart of exotic cultures. Tommy is a language expert and frequently immerses himself into the places he visits by learning the native language. His most popular destinations include China, India, South America. Tommy’s top viewed videos include trips to Africa where he interacts with local children and a journey to Tanzania.
Subscribers: 627,000
Videos Posted: 212
Total Views: 101 million
Sailing La Vagabonde features an Australian family that travels the globe via sailboat. Watch as Elayna and Riley along with their two children cross crystal-clear waters and interact with aquatic life and the coastal inhabitants. Some of the duo's most popular videos include “Spearfishing a Deserted Island” off the coast of Redonda and “Navigating an Uncharted RIVER in Borneo” where you’ll see all sorts of incredible animals.
Subscribers: 1.9 million
Videos Posted: 556
Total Views: 426 million
Mike Corey takes his channel Fearless & Far off the beaten path to discover exciting locations and cultures. Corey regularly engages in pulse-pounding activities with an area's wildlife and immersing himself in remote cultures. The most viewed video on this channel is “RAIDING A BABOON CAMP with Hadza Hunter-Gatherers in Tanzania.” This high energy video encapsulates the channel's interest in local animal life and cultures and Corey’s desire to learn and share his findings.
Subscribers: 2.67 million
Videos Posted: 497
Total Views: 910 million
The Bucket List Family makes travel vlogging a family affair. The Gee family sold their home in 2015 and made the decision to travel the world and document their experiences. During their travels, the family engage in incredible local activities that are thrilling and awe inspiring. Their most viewed videos feature their young children taking part in unbelievable activities like scuba diving with sharks. Watching these exciting travel experiences through the eyes of these adventurers makes for some of the most unique travel content on YouTube.
Subscribers: 1.47 million
Videos Posted: 387
Total Views: 232 million
Drew Binsky is on a mission to visit every country on Earth and he’s taking YouTube viewers on the journey with him. Binsky tells the stories of the places he visits through individual characters and stories that he finds along the way. His most watched video focuses on Wim Hof, known as the Ice Man for his lifelong study of the positive effects that come with immersing yourself in natural bodies of freezing water. Watching this channel, you’ll learn about remote tribes in little-known parts of the world as well as under the radar collectives in major metropolitan areas.
Subscribers: 4.2 million
Videos Posted: 1,000
Total Views: 917 million
Louis Cole’s YouTube channel FunForLouis documents his everyday life that is full of adventure and excitement. Cole vlogs his journey across the planet while he engages in activities like hiking, kayaking, cycling, surfing and more in some of the most beautiful places on Earth. The most viewed video showcases his time with the Himba, a tribe indigenous to northern Namibia. His videos are full of excitement, positive energy and opportunities to learn about new places.
Subscribers: 2 million
Videos Posted: 1,900
Total Views: 336 million
Sorelle Amore’s YouTube channel documents her everyday nomadic life traveling the globe. Her videos focus less on thrill seeking and more on the peace that comes with new locations. Some of the most viewed videos on this channel include testing freezing cold waters and insights into how to become a full time traveler.
Subscribers: 1.02 million
Videos Posted: 223
Total Views: 56 million
Outdoor Boys is a wildlife focused channel documenting the adventures of a group of friends and their families. Watch as they travel to incredible locations while they hunt, fish and camp in a variety of ways. One of the channel's most viewed videos documents the digging of a shelter beneath 10 feet of snow. You’ll enjoy the unique ways this group survives in the wilderness in these fun and informative videos.
Subscribers: 8.85 million
Videos Posted: 438
Total Views: 1.5 billion
Epic Family Road Trip features a family of five as they travel the world. One of the primary features of their channel is survival videos that feature the family spending long periods of time in remote locations with limited resources. Their channel also includes high-energy content including their most watched video that showcases a jeep tour through a rainforest. These positive, family friendly videos are perfect for travel enthusiasts of all ages.
Subscribers: 261,000
Videos Posted: 486
Total Views: 33 million
Christian LeBlanc quit his job to travel the world and his viewers along with him with every post on his YouTube channel. His videos feature high-quality videos of some of the most stunning places on Earth. His most viewed video is a how-to video about the best way to travel Bali in 14 days.
Subscribers: 2.13 million
Videos Posted: 821
Total Views: 220 million
Wolters World is a travel YouTube channel perfect for viewers looking to explore the world themselves. His videos include practical tips and helpful advice for all sorts of travel scenarios, including solo travel. His most-viewed video is an informational video about traveling to the United States which provides helpful information to prospective travelers and an interesting perspective for US residents.
Subscribers: 1.04 million
Videos: 2,500
Total Views: 247 million
Kara and Nate are a travel vlog duo that started their channel with the goal of traveling to 100 countries. From the desert to the tundra, this globetrotting couple explores every aspect of the world in beautiful and exciting locations in unique accommodations. The most popular video on their channel showcases their extended stay in an Earthromer camper. Follow along on their journey across the world where you might pick up a few travel ideas of your own.
Subscribers: 3.82 million
Videos Posted: 960
Total Views: 820 million
Mark Wiens is a travel vlogger for those interested in the food aspect of travel. Wiens ventures to every corner of the globe looking for the most delicious food from each culture. His most viewed video features him sampling extreme Chinese street food at the Kunming Market. If you’re a traveler who picks their destination based on their stomach, Wiens’ channel is the place for you.
Subscribers: 10.5 million
Videos Posted: 1,400
Total Views: 2 billion
Kristen & Siya, AKA, Hopscotch The Globe, are a couple that document their travels and create videos full of helpful travel advice. Many of their videos center around extended stays in remote areas and hacks that will make your travel experiences easier. Their most watched video centers around an ice storm in Toronto and the severe damage that came with it. Whether you’re following them to your next vacation destination or just want to make your next trip easier, check out Kristen & Siya.
Subscribers: 328,000
Videos Posted: 705
Total Views: 52 million
Nadine is a travel vlogger that focuses her channel on making the most out of her trips. Whether she’s traveling by air, land or sea, Nadine will document her journey and provide exciting insight into her experiences. Her most viewed video revolves around airport and airplane travel hacks that can make any trip easier. Check out Hey Nadine before you’re next trip or just to see where she’s heading next.
Subscribers: 510,000
Videos Posted: 858
Total Views: 53 million
