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--------------------- ✈ About PsychoTraveller ✈ ---------------------
Hi, name’s Aly! Originally from Birmingham, England, I have been discovering the world for over 7 years. I am a psychology graduate with a love for Pho and red wine. Whether I throw myself into a novel or from 14,000ft up out of a plane, I look at adventure big and small and say “Let’s do this!”
PsychoTraveller is more than just travel, its a platform to inform and inspire people of all ages to live the life they want to live. PsychoTraveller showcases through weekly videos her life on the road, the people she meets, the food she tastes as well as the highs and lows behind living as a digital nomad.
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[@ryanhutton7370]

Getting off twitter and not looking at news sites really was a major part of helping my mental health improve. Glad you are doing that too. Hope it helps. Will be here for whatever you do next.

[@survival5866]

FOR REALL!! i needed to hear this! thank you so much!

[@jacktheg4661]

It’s been awhile since I watched one of your videos but you are the one who made me want to start traveling. I’m so thankful for your channel and all you do.

[@PsychoTraveller]

Aww that means so much!!!

[@myweekendwanderlust6399]

I am glad you are embracing the slow life for now, and the fog will lift again. So glad you are in a better place.

[@Travelwithchris]

So excited for this one! I hope you're doing well! 🙌🏻

[@PsychoTraveller]

Thanks Chris! Doing my best! 🥰✨

[@KolendoTV]

The greatest resource we all have is the present moment, and really, it's the only thing that's ever real. I think it's so common right now for people to try to constantly search for what's next, better, bigger, etc, which sadly just reduces the present moment to a mere stepping stone to excess and endless dreaming. I think it's so valuable to live more slowly, it helps you remember that you already have what you need and already are what you're searching for! Whatever comes next for you Aly, I'm sure it will be amazing and I personally can't wait to see what that means for your channel(s). Much love from Canada!

[@nataliegates16]

You summed it up. "Not knowing" can feel hella terrifying but it's also so freaking exciting. I remember when I first watched one of your videos and it gave me the final kick in the pants I needed to go to Thailand for my first solo travel trip. I learned SO much about myself. Thanks to that trip, I also met a bunch of people that helped plant an "entrepreneurial seed" in me - that made me want to one day work for myself. Thanks to this pandemic and (layoffs), I got the next kick in the pants I needed to start my freelance business, which is full of its own struggles. It's hard but it's exciting to not have everything totally figured out at this stage yet. And I didn't make any real "progress" with my business until I chilled the F out and just focussed on nourishing my soul for a while, like you're doing now. It's so easy to get caught up in that MUST ACHIEVE mindset. I know I still do... So this was a good reminder. :) Not really sure why I typed all that out but, pretty much, things have a way of working their shit out. :)

[@lexicalgap5191]

I too have no idea what I want out of life anymore and it's scary. The uncertainty and the feeling of risk is scary. One day at a time is all we can do right now.

[@CheshireCesare]

It's definitely scary, I'm going through this right now at 30... I think the pandemic has forced many of us to reexamine our lives and ask ourselves, are we really, truly happy where we are in life, or is life too short and unpredictable to not strive towards what we really want from it...? Can be very exciting, if also nerve-wracking...! Nevertheless, one great thing is realizing that no matter what, we're not alone in this, and many others are feeling this as well. You got this!! 🙏🙏

[@jdgannonable]

Aly I identify so much with you in this video - thank you for being so open and vulnerable about your struggles. I spent all my 20s zigzagging after finishing uni - travelling for country to country, working and having adventures. Now at 30 I'm back in the UK for the first time in years and I feel like I've lost the zest for life. Like you, I've always felt that I needed to be achieving something, or having some sort of crazy adventure and so the past few months have been hard for me. I just kind of feel like I'm existing now, rather than living, and that's pretty sad. But what you said in the video is right - we're getting through this, one day at a time.

[@PsychoTraveller]

That's all we can do. Try and find the joy in the everyday moments which we let pass us by 🖤

[@minnatheflamingo3792]

I'm so grateful, that you are so open about mental health and your journey in this pandemic, it REALLY helps me to know that I'm not alone with my thoughts and feelings!

[@PsychoTraveller]

🖤😘✨

[@Aprriill123]

God.. this is so true like I always feel what’s the next step? What am I doing next? I’m in my mid 20s, but it’s like - you had school, then 6th form, then I went uni, then I got a job and then it’s like hmm ok what now? Is this meant to just be how it is now - working Monday - Friday 9-5 😩 I felt like this after uni and went travelling for a year and kept travelling whilst working to have some purpose and find enjoyment in things - makes working seem worth it when you can go away and travel, however then covid happened and it’s like what am I meant to do now? It’s hard as you can’t find much of a hobby in lockdown - or more just don’t have motivation to find something new or the energy to do it! But I guess I should think just go with life at the moment, won’t always be like this / but do always feel like what’s next? 🤷🏻‍♀️ idea of just working Monday-Friday forever is so depressing .. I know that’s just how life works but 😩

[@jaysmith1376]

Thank you for an insightful and reflective video. Your honesty and self insight is truly remarkable. I thoroughly appreciate your honesty in this video. You are a natural who can express and articulate your feelings. Thank you again.

[@epiksmith8808]

Thank you so much for being honest. I really needed this message today. I'm in a similar situation and it was encouraging and inspiring to hear you talk about it.

[@LaurenVacula]

it is definitely exciting to not know what is next- that is an awesome perspective to have!

[@razzlekaitdazzle]

Thank you for this! As a major planner for the future too, this year has been full of pessimism. But remembering things like this helps a lot. Embrace the fog!

[@nikhilmisra8151]

I mean, I don't know if I followed six or seven years ago, but I can confirm things back then - when you were at your early phase of establishing this channel - were way more different from today. I know things aren't going great, but your best bet is to just stay well clear of social media. There is no point going there and doing "compare and despair." The best thing about your channels is that - they are doing well and receive appropriate engagement (at least by looking at the comments and views). Most importantly, your viewers, including me, find you safe and producing content and giving regular updates. Keep them coming; I enjoy all of them, and it makes me realise the day is not too far when we start travelling again. Chin up. Good luck

[@ifonlyicould]

I feel the exact same and I've had some really low moments over the past few months being paralysed with fear. To hear someone be excited about living a slow-paced life and not bending to the expectation that we have to have everything figured out is exactly what I need. Thanks for sharing!

[@Daydreameruk]

‘Embrace the fog’

[@reneecatrine]

I think many people can relate to this. Nobody knows what to expect this year so, being a planner, it is very difficult. I do think it's a time to step back and reflect on what we want to put back into our lives. I look forward to following your channel whatever direction it may head in the future.

[@herbertbaz1417]

Thanks Ally

[@midknighthaze]

thank you. Really. Thank you. God bless you and onwards to new endeavors! Maybe I'll look back at this video a year from now and say the same: wow! I didn't see this coming!

[@jsan9389]

I'm 27 now was going Australia then the pandemic hit but now they have change the rules and age to 35 I'm really happy again hopefully things play out for now I'll just save . Learning guitar has helped so much

[@gedankengedons1900]

I had literally the same sentiment today; it doesn't matter what my next achievement is and if it takes me time to get things done. After last year, graduating into a field I won't working in, being unemployed twice and being broke and worried all the time, I finally found a job which is great, which I really like, I am actually enioying to go to work! And I've got still time to do my other projects, maybe not as fast as I wanted to do them initially...but it doesn't matter. I don't need to follow a master plan to be happy. I totally understand you and you making the right thing, Aly. I really enjoy your content, no matter if it's you talking about your life or your travels. Personally speaking, this channel was always one of my favourite because of your great personality and less about what you do.

[@PsychoTraveller]

I'm so happy you've found your groove! Big loves babe 🖤🖤

[@rebeccaox4172]

I followed you way before covid and I have to say I really really enjoy your new style of videos, love the book videos and love the vlogs & speed cleans. Do what makes you happy don't worry about all this, follow happiness and that will bring you on the right path 😊

[@PsychoTraveller]

So very true!

[@samehsayed6396]

Usually I don't comment on youtube videos but I remember your videos about solo travel are the ones that made me make my first trip to bali and Malaysia and It was one of the best decisions in my life that really changed me so thank you

[@PsychoTraveller]

🥺😍

[@travelbugbee]

Thank you for this. It's definitely what I needed to hear right now.

[@nowtacoma]

Hey Ally, it's so recognisable! You did a great thing, and as a constant up-hill-battle-fighter myself I totally do agree on how hard this is. Big high five on making it this far!

[@PsychoTraveller]

Right back at you babe!

[@catrionaw1354]

Thank you 🙏🏻 this is exactly what I needed to hear right now! What will be, will be and that’s ok 😊

[@kilusco]

I'm constantly trying to achieve something too and I've really been struggling and finding it difficult just to slow down. I can relate to this so much and I just don't have fun any more! I need to. Thank you for this ❤️

[@PsychoTraveller]

Find the fun babe! It's what life is all about 🖤

[@amberhodder2674]

Thank you for holding my hand today; I needed it.

[@PsychoTraveller]

Anytime, babe ✨

[@resplendentclarity2188]

It's survival right now. They future will open up to us soon, and you can csrve out your path then. In the meantime, find joy anywhere you can. ❤️ Xx

[@PsychoTraveller]

This!

[@_Claire_Louise_]

I really feel you on this! I always had such clear plans and goals for what I wanted to achieve but the last few years and then to a more extreme level this year my physical health has dived off a cliff to the point that those goals are not an option for me anymore so I'm stuck in that trying to figure out where my life can go fog big time! My thing that I've fallen in love with is jigsaws, I love reading too but recently I can only cope with books I've read before and know what's going to happen so puzzles give me something physically easy that still challenge me mentally

[@PsychoTraveller]

Sorry to hear about your health, Claire 🖤 but I'm glad your finding things that spark joy for you 🙂

[@thelittlepiperswankybanter7932]

I needed to hear this. Thank you xoxo

[@mymaildump]

You're doing great, and are a rock-star, Ally.

[@PeteRoberts-sy6ug]

I know how you feel, I've been going through a divorce for the last year, no end in sight, feeling like I'm in a constant fog too. I hope things are going better for you, your so positive I'm in therapy too, I pray everyday things will continue to get better.

[@RishalPatel]

I relate to this whole video, but I've not been able to pull my thoughts together. Thank you for summing it up and explaining it so beautifully. It will all be ok in the end. Sending lots of love to you Aly 💙 (p.s. I sobbed the entire video, dammit!)

[@PsychoTraveller]

Aww darling! You've got this 🥰✨

[@randomrups2069]

I'm going through the same fog now. I'm about to finish university and still have no clue what I want to be when I grow up, but for now I've promised myself to try and take on opportunities in as many different fields as possible, and then pursue whatever sparks most passion. Aly thank you for your videos and for always being unapologetically yourself. It has helped me a great deal in accepting myself over the past few years. Much love from the Netherlands

[@blalolify]

But why don't you just travel Aly? Instead of lying to yourself yes... yes it's so great to just read and paint, you love travelling so do that, while it's still somehow possible. jump on the plane and dive into unknown, there are plenty of locations still allowing tourists in south America, Mexico, Brasil etc... Asia Turkey, Sri lanka, Emirates, Egypt and many others, In EU there is plenty of amazing places open... Don't let them make you believe that it's wrong to do what you love, that's it's wrong to love and hug people and all of this things that they now say. Isn't that already death while still breathing, life like this, everything is dangerous, everything will give you virus or kill someone else....it's just not the best way of thinking...

[@braz128]

I love this mentality.

[@onehundredmillionstars1276]

Aly we love you. I've always admired your honesty and genuine nature. It's refreshing in these times and we need more of it. Both of your channels are fantastic. Keep being you. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with us. I totally agree. I turn 45 this year and have changed careers 3 times. Each time completely stepping into the unknown. I like to live life now for the everyday little things that nourish our soul, our relationships, our spare time and enjoy the here and now. I am now so much more grounded for this. Totally relatable video thank you! Tc 👏🏻

[@PsychoTraveller]

Aww thank you darling Change is constant so learning to embrace it is kind of liberating 🥰

[@Jvuemeide]

Hi Aly, your expérience seems very interesting, I will try to watch allé your videos. I am french, do you consider translating one day your book in french ?

[@racheledwards7113]

Thanks Aly it’s nice to hear we are not alone in the fog. I’ve just turned 44 and still have no idea what I’m doing

[@onehundredmillionstars1276]

Me too! I'll be turning 45 this year and still take a complete detour when least expected. Variety is the spice of life. There's no rule book. Enjoy the little things and the here and now 💗

[@missxenascott]

But look at what you have achieved during lockdown! U made a success of ebay, you lived and learnt what works and what doesnt. You rediscovered what you enjoy with the reading, painting etc and you grew as a person via therapy. You finished the van and hd a mini break. You have achieved so much and as the world comes out of the lockdown you will discover more things you want to do and will be inspired to achieve something else. Keep going girl, you’re doing fab! X

[@PsychoTraveller]

🥺🥰✨🖤 thank you babe

[@abokhaleelAbokhaleel]

Go on, symphony of life

[@PocketTrailblazer]

This is just so relatable, that constant feeling of having to achieve ALL THE TIME is exhausting and not healthy! I also think that there is a grieving process that a lot of us are going through that is gonna take time! All this change! I don’t like change!! 😂😂😂 keep up the great work Aly, loving your second channel so much 💪😘 hugs from Australia 🇦🇺 Charlie xx

[@PsychoTraveller]

Definitely not healthy! Learnt that the hard way as most of us do. Big loves babe 😘

[@nessabayno]

Honestly been feeling this since 2017 but one day one day one day

[@hannah_shepperd]

Amazing video Ali! Keep looking after yourself xx

[@PsychoTraveller]

You too, Hannah! 🥰

[@barbaraayersnetto459]

Girl, same! After 6 years of moving around d the world and travelling I am settled now for nearly a year, working with social care (Something I could've never imagine myself working in) just waiting for the day when I can finally book a ticket again. Haven't been back to my home country for over 2 years now and don't know when I will be able to but fingers crossed now that I am vaccinated I will be able to travel this year !!

[@lukebrown997]

You don’t need a vaccine to travel?

[@barbaraayersnetto459]

@@lukebrown997 who knows! Haha the rules keep changing by the day. I have had my first vaccine and have the second one booked for next month and I am planning to go back and see my parents in September. But haven't booked anything yet because don't know how things will develop!

[@praveensevenhills]

really awesome journey ahead all the best from core

[@Joefennel]

Hi Ally I love your videos, don't stress yourself out and never regret anything in life - be proud of what you achieved, there is always time to start anything new, you just need to be patient and let the best time for it to come. funny how fast time flied, I remember watching your 20 WAYS TO TRAVEL FOR FREE. I'm currently based in Birmingham, I would like to collaborate in a video or meet up sometime in Brum city centre for a coffee and maybe discuss a business idea, I used to work as a graphic desinger where I made a decent amount of money from freelance and now I'm thinking to start Merch by Amazon, I already got an account, and shopify too. let me know

[@AK-Star007]

first time commenting on your videos, you are doing great

[@LauraPalmerD]

Sometimes I envy those who are embracing and enjoying the slow life right now. My life (work) only got busier during the pandemic. Being a freelance health writer proved to be pandemic-proof and very much needed - thank god...but I would love some rest. I miss traveling though. Sitting on my ass instead of enjoying my traveling life has been hard.... I am wondering how are you getting through financially? Are you getting governmental aid for loss of income? I assume that you are making way less now on your channel...

[@kiransaipamarthi4010]

You know everyone try to control their life but in reality life controls you through the boundaries that was set by the society and it changes constantly through time , time plays a very crucial role in humans life from birth to death, and it will be same for every one , just imagine what your doing will also done for the rest of your life as you wish until your last blink and breath and still there will be something that you will regret abot some some person or decision, so stop living in the past and present, try appreciate this moment hope your doing good and well ,may happiness stay with you until your last breath ❤❤

[@madalenacaldas7666]

The future is uncertain for all of us !!!! But there seems to be some hopes of upcoming normality and I’m sure you’ll be able to go on a little weekend away again with Scott soon! Lots of love to you 🥰

[@PsychoTraveller]

It's going to be great!!

[@compassnorth]

You can still do “travel videos “ but it won’t be much travel for you. I’m guessing many of your followers, like myself, have never been to the UK. You could do a local trip around Birmingham or small towns around there. Walking tours, bike trails, scenic areas etc...... I don’t know what your “lock-downs” require but where I am, people are still allowed to go for walks, biking, general exercise etc...but all stores are curb side pick-up but grocery stores are open. This is on again, off again as COVID case numbers rise and fall. Just an idea.

[@louisb4730]

We don't expect any travel content, we're happy you're being safe. We will be here when everything opens up again for travel :)

[@PsychoTraveller]

🥰✨

[@rikkigould442]

I remember a vlog back in your apartment in Budapest, when you were musing over taking your channel in a different direction - you referred to the way Louise Pentland had adapted her channel. Do you think that, despite the wanderlust, for a long time there’s been a part of you that’s wanted to set down roots and embrace home-life? I can’t help but notice how happy it makes you, and I’m enjoying the content on your second channel. Maybe it was all meant to be? x

[@PsychoTraveller]

Oh absolutely, I felt the shift and followed my instincts 🙂 Finally getting balance back in my life between adventures, friends, business and roots was the best thing I ever did!

[@Lisette777]

Remember what St. Julian said..."all shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well!" You will be ok, we will all get through this sh**ty time. And all shall be well! 🥰 BIG HUGS from Canada! PS maybe the travels you need to do right now, are the travels within your soul and mindscape. 💖

[@PsychoTraveller]

Wow 🥺 I love that!

[@jobliss1234]

You'll be fine. I've always just worked my whole life to provide for the family with no real plans... Now I feel like I actually have a goal of getting to the world's most isolated island to live in that small community life, helping out each other. Peace and love:)

[@PsychoTraveller]

That sounds wonderful! 😍

[@ozskipper]

Take up the ukulele.. I promise it will help!. Or potato carving or quilting.. Anything.. But make it yours and dont share it on youtube.. Make it your private place where you dont have to be anyone or prove anything.. Just keep it as your private space.

[@amivlogger9167]

Hi

[@hez_am_i2448]

have you considered studying something again? I know you might not want to go back to what you were studying, but what about something different like digital marketing or archaeology. not a full on degree, just a 6 month grad cert.

[@PsychoTraveller]

I have very happy memories from my studies but haven't thought about returning yet 🙂

[@boomshankarinindia4264]

Hiii

[@PsychoTraveller]

Hello there! 👋