A very personal and honest life update 🌼 Spring 2023

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[@BuyBBStonk]

As a single 30yo Canadian guy I really appreciate this clip, but actually coming from the opposite perspective. My 20's were stable, living around home, working on skills, fitness and career, saving money and creating relationships. Now I'm looking to head out and backpack the world so I can look back and say I lived without that regret. Thank you for all of your content, and I hope this next chapter serves you well.

[@Elefant09]

Same here 😮 Turning 30 this year somewhere backpacking

[@PrincessSquig]

Same here

[@Rachel-no3cq]

Same here! Married, home, degree, stable job… almost 30 and now I’m ready to head out and explore 🧳

[@annalang5687]

Honestly I really like this style of video. It's like having a little chit chat with friends. And also I can reflect what I've been doing the past year. I'm also turning 30 this year and still perfectly happy being single. It's quite freeing focusing on yourself and your own well-being and development instead of having to juggle a relationship next to what you really want to do. Imo you don’t need to change the channel name even if your content evolves :)

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks lovely 🥰

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Wise words

[@ellenhomstad7063]

So grateful for you letting us into your life! Your travel videos was what kickstarted my solo travels, which have been some of the best experiences of my life🧡 also just “growing up” along side you as you transition into this new chapter is just so flippin cool!!

[@telachristel8328]

I’ve been following you for many years. I’m excited about the next chapter for you and to be included in the journey. This feels like a very natural progression. I honestly think it’s so wonderful that you will continue to do group trips as i and many others feel we have be traveling with you while you (solo) backpack for these years. Excited to snag a real life spot on a trip in the future!

[@trevilling]

Thank you for that update! Hope you feel better soon. It’s so important to look after yourself but also so hard. Glad to see you took that step for you!!! You can be so proud. I love watching your channel and it’s my number one favorite in traveling. Can’t wait for the Australia videos. Finally after watching you for many many years I’m going and how awesome and fitting 😅 I love your packing videos and they helped me in so many trips already. Going to portugal soon and then 6 months to Australia. Safety is so important. I want to start vlogging and doing instagram but I cannot stand the change of losing my privacy…. Maybe a little bit for later… we will see. Take as much time as you need! Thank you so much for your content and honesty ❤

[@hosnianouar1724]

I've been following you for a year now. I really like how you are in touch with your emotions and you purposely try to express it in a way that is relatable to many people. That feeling of achieving something big but not having the mental energy to answer friends or even enjoy it !!!! I'll add also the anxiety of having to continually do some tasks because if you procrastinate, you'll be late at one of the many responsabilities that cannot wait. That's how I feel and thanks for making me understand this emotion. hopefully, now I can deal with it and enjoy more my day to day, knowing it's ok to feel burnt out some times at how it actually feels like.

[@christineanderson925]

good on you for stopping and figuring out what you want and where you want life to go. Love your videos. My boys are turning 30 this year as well and I feel they are feeling the same as you. I think it is a milestone year and many people feel that what they are doing, weather it be work or travel is not all they want. They need a change. I think it is part of growing up or maybe even feeling incomplete... whatever it is one must work through it and figure it out if they dont want to have regret or be unhappy. So good for you and I cant wait to see what you come up with.

[@annethenomad]

Re: not being productive while travelling, this is why I travel slow travel, 1-3 months at a time in a place and actually scheduling “holidays” around my work. I also book private rooms/ a studio apartment wherever I go. Dorm rooms and being around others too much also contributes to burn out. Been loving your Thailand videos, I’m blocking out November to backpack Thailand xx

[@KatyDoesTravel]

I’m kind of the opposite with travel at the moment. I just turned 33 😭 and got to Australia last week to backpack for a couple months. I started solo backpacking when I was 28 and between COVID and a year long injury, I’m revving to go for travel. There’s so much I want to see. I feel like I’m trying to make up for lost time with needing to work a lot in my early-mid 20s and then COVID so I’m trying to travel as much as I can. But it’s tough because so many people my age are now settling down. I feel so lost and like I’m doing life wrong! I’m excited to see what’s to come with you and this channel because you were a huge reason why I finally started backpacking in 2018!

[@annamiotello4118]

Changing your travel pace/ lifestyle now that you have been a travel vlogger for so long sounds like a really good idea and makes a lot of sense. When you told me about your plans for the rest of the year in Thailand I was really stressed for you! 😂 I look forward to the content to come, whatever that is. 😊

[@jazzthemess9636]

Please take good care of yourself and I’m happy you’re relaxing right now! Im always excited to see what’s next! Love you lots 💜

[@BackpackingBananas]

❤️❤️

[@rahelschwarz-hosbach7851]

Your plans sound amazing and enjoy your family time as much as possible! I love watching your videos bc they always inspire me so much to get out there and explore. Soo excited for what‘s coming on all the different topics!! Sending love

[@Angela-1974]

Looking forward to seeing what comes next 😁 I've been single nearly 7 years now and it has felt lonely at times, but I can honestly say right now that it's been good for me, and it's been great getting to find myself again and also discover new things about myself ❤️🙏

[@BackpackingBananas]

Yasss cheers to that! 🥳

[@CrosbyGraceTravels]

As a fellow backpacking KZbinr, I relate SO HARD to everything you're talking about. I'm currently at home for a month after a 4-month stint in Mexico, and it's exactly what I need to recharge for my next adventure. Hope you enjoy this time with your family!

[@eligeddes1808]

Gosh I love your energy, can't wait to see what you do next!

[@BackpackingBananas]

❤️❤️❤️

[@aaronbonogofsky4463]

I’ll pray that you achieve your goals and you enjoy the rest of the year. You’ve got a solid list for the year, and I’ll be working on mine too. 💪 Also your niece is so cute!

[@jessica_haz3l]

Hello! I’ve been following your channel for many years now. I love the idea of your channel slowly changing to keep up with your life ☺️ I’m looking forward to seeing it evolve!

[@Lee02065]

I am so excited and happy to see how this channel is evolving ❤

[@nataliehargrave2605]

This video is so so well-timed, Christianne! First, I can't wait for the Aus series as I'm doing WHV from Sept (definitely awaiting the EC vids). Also very interested in house chat as I hope to buy when back next year. Thanks also for the note about being happily single in your late-20s - I've been single for just over a year, and I have so few single pals now, so it's good to hear your perspective on it. I'm 30 next Sept and just across the border in Hampshire *waves*. So exciting to see the next chapter of your channel!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks lovely! Sounds like we’re aligned on loads of things 😎😎

[@wherestheparty_]

I can relate to your burnout experience. Having already gone through 2 massive ones trying to juggle my day job with a side hustle it thought me to recognize the signs leading up to one. So this year when I went backpacking in Colombia for 3 months while working remotely while also shooting for KZbin I was tired constantly and had to take time off every few weeks to just relax somewhere and not feel like I have to record videos. Honestly, I can`t believe you were able to keep it up for so long, it`s so exhausting! Well, I`m also not super young anymore 😁 so that adds up! hope you got enough rest and please keep in mid to regularly take time off. KZbin can wait!

[@blobsha]

It's so great your having a wonderful break you need to take time out from all the travelling

[@problematique6558]

Hey Christianne; I've been following your adventures since your very first trip all the way back in the giant backpack days when I was looking for advice on my own SEA trip. I'd noticed you hadn't posted much recently and was a bit worried about you (despite never having met you!) Sorry to hear about your burnout but glad you've been taking time at home to look after yourself. Take care and remember that despite FOMO there is joy in the littlest things (especially adorable baby nieces who make everything brighter) ❤ Looking forward to your next adventures; whatever they turn out to be.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks so much ❤️ oh the niece really is like a big ray of sunshine 😍☀️

[@anne-lauredevirgille3477]

Never felt more seen than in this video! I can relate on everything you describe, I have been in New Zealand for the last 8 months and even though I am really happy to finally be here and explore, I also can’t wait to go back home and into my healthy routine to get back on track 😊 so thank you for these kind of videos, can’t wait to see the others to come 🎉 also I would love to join on the dive retreat / group trips ❤

[@Alliegoesbackpacking]

I love this type of video. So excited for what’s coming and plz keep the sit down updates whenever u want

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Allie ❤️☺️

[@riannetaylor1562]

I love following along your story! You are such an inspiration to me as I hope to steady traveling next year. You feel like a friend. 💛

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Glad to see you blooming with health and thank you so much for sjowing us Pakistan, I unfortunately cannot go fast or hiking up mountains with asthma but have been inspired by all your trips and do my trips in my own way!

[@devbhatia7021]

Fun story, I’m currently in the middle of my first solo trip at 23. You’re an inspiration!

[@zoedeparscau5732]

I love my Invisalign! It did actually help me cut back im drinking dark sodas and coffees as well as less snacking so I’m not sticking my fingers in my mouth at the office every time I want to snack on some sweets! Haha so all good side effects actually! It’s a bit pricy but 0 pain and it quickly becomes your routine and you almost miss them once it’s over haha! Hope that helps! Can’t wait to see what you get up to and good luck with your burn out, no pressure coming from your community! Just support and love coming your way from us! ❤️

[@MillaExplores]

I always love your content and I really enjoyed this life update too! ☺️ I recently started combining travel and working from my laptop and noticed I just need to slow down and travel at a slower pace when I'm working, otherwise I will burn out 😅 So totally understand this feeling if you're trying to live the "normal" backpacker life whilst trying to keep up with your business. Looking forward to future travel content 🎉 And also, love the more group trips idea! I'd really like to join one of your group trips at some point, just haven't been able to do it so far. 🙏🏼

[@ChelseaAddams]

I really relate to what you said at the end that speaking to the camera is like therapy 😂 I often film videos where I waffle on about so many things, I cut most of it out in the editing process but sometimes it just helps to say it out loud haha

[@holdinourown]

Thank you for sharing. I've been here, I am here. In the exact same spot as you. Burn out is real and incredibly hard. Good for for taking the time to yourself and family. My heart is there with you. I highly recommend therapy and the podcast "struggle care", both will change your life. ❤❤

[@elenamunari6352]

Thank you for your update Christianne! I wish you the best in your healing journey from the burnout. Skiing trips sound glorious!! I come from the Dolomites in Italy and have grown up literally 5 minutes from the slopes. Would love to help planning! If you need help please reach out. Lots of love x

[@BackpackingBananas]

Wowww skiing in the dolomites would be a dream 😍😍

[@passionspotatoes9182]

Christianne I've been watching your channel for over 5 years now and I've had so many amazing experiences because you gave me the confidence to take plunge and travel solo. It's lovely to see you growing and how self-aware you are. You're a huge inspiration to me, and I can't wait to see your new content. Just one thing I wanted to ask, please can you widen the age range of your trips. I'm turning 35 in June and would love to come to your trips but don't want to be left out because of age. I've got the mental age of a 19 year old. Promise 😂 xx

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks so much lovely! 🥰 of course you can come on the trips! It is an age guide rather than a strict rule so you are still very very welcome ❤️

[@jadedanforth611]

Invisalign was the best decision of my life! It did stop me from snacking (which wasn’t a bad thing)😂 it also isn’t as big of a inconvenience as you think taking it out to eat/drink it just becomes part of your routine! It only took 7 months to close a large gap in my front teeth, minimal pain and hardly anyone even noticed them in which was a massive win for me🥰

[@CoolKidintheBlock]

I have been subscribing ❤your channel since your Aus working holiday series, I also had the similar wonderful experience in Aus my 20s and started MA degree once I hit 30 back home. I love the static status as of now because I moved around a lot but every memory in my 20s remains cherished and those give me energy to get out from work/study/ stress! Hope your memory in 20s will give you the same energy! 🎉

[@slipperyjoker2659]

Looking forward to watching your new future adventures. I dont blame you at all for wanting a change in life. Im turning 30 soon, been traveling moreless since i was 25. I feel now would like more of a stable life and just travel on the side. Love watching all your videos!!!

[@OkaayDanielle]

Currently doing Invisalign and loving it! It is really easy for traveling because you just need to bring your upcoming trays. Unless something goes wrong you can wait to do visits on your own timeline as well. Just let your provider know that you may not come in exactly when they tell you to!

[@jessgiblett2819]

Always put yourself first! Excited to follow your next chapter. I have just started my Invisalign journey… the taking them out to eat abs drink anything other than water was a bit of a pain at first, definitely stoped me snacking but just get used to it, carry mouth wash with you for after meals. 😊

[@heatherjones1423]

Love this update! Good for you for taking the time needed to rest up and take care of your mental health! I did Invisalign and I loved it!!! You do have to of course take them out for food and hot drinks. But very easy! Do it. 😊

[@TheYasminThing]

Looking forward to the new direction of your channel! Though I love the backpacking content, I also love watching house and dating related content like XO MaCenna or Maddie Dreagsbeak, would loooove to hear more love stories of yours! I'm happy you're not completely ditching the backpacking/travel content though. Excited for what's to come!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Oohhh I’ll have to check those other creators out for some inspo 🥸

[@abstar6824]

Loved this and all your Evolving future content Im sure! Wanted to do a skiing trip for ages now but the group set up has always held me back. Would be fab to be with likeminded ppl

[@Helen-vi8br]

I can understand that so well! I went to Australia and NZ from sept '19 to last July, came home to germany, spent 3 days with family and then went on a 4 week road with my bf, was back home for 3 days and moved to a job in austria. I only stayed there for 3 weeks and it was soo hard, it didnt work out between me and the company so I had to find a new job asap as its the wine industry and harvest had started. I found a new job immediately and had 3 days off to move from the east of austria to the west of germany. I worked 4 weeks straight, a lot of hrs, developed depressions and decided its time to move back home to my parents for a bit where I (maybe not the smartest move) got another job for 2 months. But moving back to my parents felt like I needed it soo much for different reasons but also because I hadnt really spent time with them since coming back in summer. I am backpacking since 3 months again haha but also really looking forward to german summer, moving to a flatshare (thats a big thing in germany) and starting an apprenticeship, even though that always felt like giving up my freedom.

[@BrittneyJon]

Appreciate your honesty and transparency! Was nice to have a chat 😊 SO looking forward to your new series!! I think you can either change the name or start a new channel with the different focuses, and then just post on this one when you do go backpacking again. Either way I'm looking forward to it and glad you took some time for yourself first ❤ (the editing part is my favorite too!)

[@OoGy95]

I really loved this video. I just went through I very similar experience with feeling burnt out. And it can be really debilitating and frustrating. Especially when you’re on a big trip. This was exactly the video I needed to see. Thank you for sharing and YES to group trips. I think when you get closer to your 30s it gets harder and harder to connect with new people and arrange trips

[@rachelallen4380]

I relate to this so much. My dream was to see the world and after I turned 18 in 2022, I left and backpacked before moving across the world to start university. I left my home in the suburbs 1 year ago (May 3, 2022) and went to so many new places. I am so thankful and proud that I worked to make this life a reality. But lately all I have wanted is to go home and see my family. I want to sleep in my own bed and not feel anxious about being in a place that speaks a foreign language and having strangers as roommates. I’m going to be spending this entire summer back at home (working cause I’m broke af) and I can’t wait! Hopefully in the fall, the traveler in me will come back with a little bit of wanderlust (and maybe a few more $$$ in my pocket 💀).

[@buzzwig]

Good one! Exciting to think about your property search!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

I’m buzzing for that!

[@influenceispow]

Yesss, diversifying your brand(s) is sooo important! Looking forward to see what you come up with! Personally I wouldn't change the channel name. I would start a new separate brand focusing on everything you mentioned(doubling your existing audience base + maybe income), dating, travelling, homebuying, change of pace, clothing line, short trips in UK, Spa weekends, hikes, etc... sooo much UK vlog/travel content you can do on the new channel and keep BB as your authentic old school channel when you get bored of everything I mentioned above. Anyway, just my 2pence, good luck with the next chapter however you choose to go about developing it.

[@influenceispow]

Personally I'm 42 and i will never stop backpacking and hostel booking.

[@KellyTheRN]

I’m just back to Los Angeles from a 10 day trip to beautiful Ashtead in Surrey, and before I left I used your code (again!) for my latest Surfshark subscription. Thank you for your videos!

[@tallulahself8113]

I absolutely recommend Invisalign! I had them for 6 months last year and it was best thing I've ever done. There was no pain or discomfort really (compared to the fixed braces I had when I was a teen) but they took some getting used to for sure, with taking them in and out as you have to brush your teeth after every time you eat then pop them back in right away. A bit annoying when you're out and about (I brushed my teeth sat on beaches... on trains... on planes... at festivals... I became so unapologetic about it hahaha), but I got used to it pretty quickly and it's only for the short term, for long term gain! And so worth the ££££ cost in my opinion. Much love and big admiration for you listening to what you need re. burnout - I get it, I'm also a video editor! x

[@yillisbes6343]

You inspired me to literally pack my backpack and up and go. Left 22-03-2022 for a full round the world trip. Just made my way through thailand pretty much following the route you did and taking a lot of your suggestions. South america will be a breeze with your channel haha.

[@user-ot3oj2ni9u]

Honest video Christianne - Good to see you are taking time out for yourself. End of an era and you are starting a new chapter of your life. You will still travel but on a much reduced basis as other "life" matters are now your priority. Back in the real world if you like ( that isn't being negative btw :) You have lived the dream travelling and experienced moments, countries, things and everything else that goes with it - the majority of people on this channel would bite your hand off to have done what you have. Appreciate the simple things in life and spending time with family and friends. Health is everything. Remember keep your private life just that - don't' feel pressured into thinking you have to create videos all the time. Looking forward to the Aus series!!! All the best with what comes next.

[@user-qb4kh2or7m]

Got Invisalign recently as I was newly able to stay in the same place! Annoying but so worth it. Your eating habits might change a little and it can be hard while traveling but you get used to carrying around some floss and listerine ❤

[@tracyx11]

Thanks so much for sharing, I love your updates (high key ESTATIC about the Thai diving retreat, and low key very excited if you do decide to do a house hunting series even though I've gone through the process myself haha)!!! Also, your hair looks amazing 😄

[@SImpleeSTARstruCK]

Nice update mate :) take care ! Have been watching your Thailand trip before I head away in a couple days

[@BackpackingBananas]

Enjoy 😍

[@organic-artistic]

Hola! I’m so excited for your new content. I love the travel videos but honestly some of my favorite videos of yours are of you in England. I’m looking forward to seeing the new channel name too 🎉❤

[@heidi4299]

Love the idea of a group ski trip. I'd definitely be interested!

[@misschloemurphy]

Loved this sit down catch up, I know the feeling of enjoying your home comforts after travelling, you really appreciate every LITTLE thing 🤣. I hope you enjoy the much needed time with your family xx

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Chloe 🥰 it really is every tiny thing 😅 I smile every time I step out the shower onto a fluffy bath mat 😂 what a novelty!

[@misschloemurphy]

@@BackpackingBananas living the dream 🤣🙌🏻 I weirdly missed roast potatoes haha! Xx

[@csedits2000]

Can’t wait to see the east coast series cos I am hoping to do that trip either this year or next year 🤪also can you pleaseeeee consider doing a Phillipines group trip, I have been dreaming of travelling their solo but logistically as someone who doesn’t have much solo backpacking experience and doesn’t ride a moped etc… wokld really love the expertise from people like you who I admire and as you say, would love the group support❤ overall such a great video and so interesting to hear the new direction you’re channel is going in, looking forward to the future

[@Lavendare1023]

58 and got Invisaligns August 2022. Love them. The first rub then all good. I change fortnightly. I chew at night so they protect my teeth too. I had overcrowding top and bottom with a slight overbite. In Australia we have cheeper ones like smile direct, if you don't need to have the branded ones, but I don't know if their materials fit as well, rub, are faster and so more painful. I can just say my daughter (Invisaligns 2019) and myself with 3 months left to go had positive experiences. 😁

[@Mellow6996]

You look so well! Nice hair btw! Loving this update! Mental health is very important I am glad you've put things on the back burner to help. We want the best you. Loving the thoughts about the new look channel, bring it on. I thought you were an Aquarius😢.

[@GayAstray]

I love this. I'm also turning the big 30 in September and I'm so ready for some roots. Thank you for your transparency, I hope you can find some peace and quiet between all the travels and work to give your mind a break. OH, if you come to Canada let me know if you're around Vancouver on your work trip - we can catch up over a poutine!

[@alopes2376]

Your videos are an absolute ray of sunshine ☀️

[@BackpackingBananas]

☺️🥰

[@marie_ls]

I can totally relate! I feel like I am at a similar point in life where I start to question if backpacking is really the most important thing for me. I do love it and want to keep doing it. However I might have to accept that it hasn't the same priority anymore. Backpacking does interfere with my dating and home life more and more. I feel like my friends have settled down while I still run around like a headless chicken.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ain’t nothing wrong with running around like a headless chicken 😂😂 It’s about growth and balance ☺️❤️ our interests are bound to change at some point!

[@emyfg8441]

Such a great idea the group's trip💙

[@Joodle75]

Came to ur channel for the backpacking videos but will stay bc I love you and your attitude towards life and want to watch more of your adventures, backpacking or otherwise! Also I had Invisalign and you get used to just taking it out in front of people(I also ate constantly lol)

[@zoe.kilgore]

Omg please do a ski trip! I will be 100% signing up! I am from Washington, USA, so we have quite a few places near here, but I would LOVE to travel abroad and experience it in other places!

[@GringoNation]

Totally get this! I'm also home after a year-long trip of travel through Latin America + content creation and I was beginning to feel very unappreciative of the experiences. Like... "Yay, another Spanish colonial town!" Always a good idea to reset the mindset. Best of luck with everything going forward. 🙂

[@maculifrons]

yes house hunting series please!

[@spells13]

Yes to constantly evolving anc changing what you're focusing on. I'm 30 and was hustling and focused on my career since 15(not that I got very far haaha) but quit now and looking into online jobs so I can travel more, surf, explore,move to Bali... all in our own time🙏 Invisalign is amazing. You get used to eating a bit less because you don't wanna take it on and off and you join coffee in that same time as eating so you don't have to keep washing your teeth etainers. It's annoying-yes, but you do get used to it :) And at the end when you have your retainer for 1 or 2 weeks only before swappin you stop caring and you drink with it (sometimes even eat, rebel!) as long as its not veery hot so it doesn't distort it you'll be fineeee! I used to walk around collecting food like a lil hamster so I could eat it all in that time slot. And them, some days you wanna just live and eat-you dont wear it and , sorry dentists, you put it back in next day and all is fine. 🤭go for it!

[@rubyblue4945]

The right man will come along, expect the unexpected - live by that ❤😀

[@pswilson1000]

Your hair looks marvelous 😊

[@JB-ln4jl]

great video❤️ good that you realized what you needed and have the freedom in your life to go about it in such a healing way❤️ i did invisalign, for me it took about 8 months.. my eating habits changed a lot, absolutely no snacking, only my three meals a day. also, only drinking water and reducing coffee. for coffee you have to take it out bc the heat could deform the braces, and then you need to brush you teeth after the coffee. but you should also wait for at least 15 mins with brushing as the acidity in the coffee might soften your protective layer on your theeth and brushing then would make it worse… so yeah.. a lot to consider, but might also help to restructure your eating/drinking habits, and if you look at it as a health challenge whilst getting a pretty smile…. 😊

[@meganmuehlbauer1409]

A few things to answer some of your questions/content in this video: 1. I had the same issue with my teeth, overcrowding of my bottom front teeth. This started happening when I was 22. I got invisalign and I only had it for 10 months (September 2021-July 2022), and once the invisalign was removed I was given a permanent metal bar on the back of my bottom teeth, and I wear a retainer while sleeping at night for my top teeth (bite issue...). I also tend to snack a bit and go out for coffee/tea, when you take your invisalign out to eat, drink coffee, etc., you only have it out for a short amount of time, so in reality, your teeth aren't going to shift too much in that period of time. The big thing is that you wear the trays majority of the time (when sleeping and not eating). And just be aware not to have them out for too long when eating/drinking, so just limiting yourself with how long you have them out for. I found this to be quite easy. 2. I am 100% down for group trips! Especially a ski trip! None of my friends ski or snowboard and I wanna go to the mountains all winter long, but I have no one to go with... I have been contemplating booking the Contiki ski trip in Austria, but have never gotten around to it. Also, a music festival group trip would be fun! Just a suggestion! Looking forward to what you have coming up!

[@demetridoes]

The excitement I got from the new video notification... 🤣

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥳🥳🥳

[@lucie._]

So nice to get a little life update from you!! You look gorgeous 🌞

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks so much lovely 🥰🥰

[@nathanhampshire8283]

Im a similar age so can relate to the switch recently to reduced travelling. Best of luck on the new focus

[@BackpackingBananas]

It was bound to happen at some point! Thank you! And you ☺️❤️

[@nathanhampshire8283]

@@BackpackingBananas Im in Wandsworth. Let me know if you fancy grabbing a drink at some point 😅

[@thebankss]

This was great to watch! Really enjoyed it 🎉

[@melmccall4850]

Very inspirational 🙏.

[@darr1954]

Great video! It’s not easy unwinding after a long period of intensity. By the way, your hair looks great!

[@janehughes581]

One thing to bear in mind about invisalign is that it is slow. I had overlapping bottom teeth and got train track braces to sort it out instead. My boss had invisalign and tended to stick to eating three times a day due to the cleaning issues. She didn't have any of the office snacks!

[@lucilasandoval3084]

I was just thinking about how you might have a burnt out soon a few weeks ago. I’ve known so many full time travelers, I myself traveled most of my 20’s nonstop and I think pretty much everyone gets to a point where there is need for more balance. Traveling is amazing but if you stop feeling that “wow” that’s when you need to rethink the way you approach it. I was 28 when that happened and also had never had a real partner til then, all my relationships where a bit short lived because of this, but when I started living in my city, dating and all things slowed down, I now have a partner (4years) and I do still travel, just much more selectively and with a home base. This will be great for you, just allow yourself to rest, feel your feelings and you’ll see that even your creativity will benefit from it.

[@seandesmond5560]

Great video, wonderful Christie!!! 💖 I'm excited to see the Australia videos. As an Australian, I am curious to see where you go and what you think of my country!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

You already know how much I love Australia 😅😅🇦🇺🦘

[@seandesmond5560]

@@BackpackingBananas Happy to hear that hopefully others will as well!!!

[@manonevans8626]

A group ski trip would be insane 🤩

[@BackpackingBananas]

Wouldn’t it!! 🤩🤩

[@tt_looking_glass]

I wore Invisalign for 1 year and I only wore it at night. I know that’s not how you are supposed to do it but I just used each set a week longer and it was totally fine. I think I was supposed to have it for about 8 months but because I was doing it only at night it took a big longer. I don’t regret it. It was so nice to not have to worry about taking it out when eating (I eat all the time too) and also to not speak with a lisp. I would say go for it! Best decision I ever made. Name inspo: Christianne Bananas- it takes the enfaces of the backpacking, makes it personal because it has your name so it can really be about anything you get yourself into (it can evolve with you) but keeps on brand with the word bananas. Everyone who knows your channel will recognize Christianne Bananas from the Backpacking Bananas, keeping it alive.

[@hani8133]

I'd love to see the house hunting series

[@matty.510]

Get well soon, mental health is important 🙏

[@BRIYONCE1]

Looking forward to the channel's new direction... Invisalign Bananas

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂😂

[@Scolopente]

You look absolutely lovely!

[@nomnomnom8116]

Wow, you look gorgeous!

[@sophiegrimley9782]

Invisalign....its awesome! You get used to taking it in and out. It's very quick and easy. It does make you snack less though, which is great ..honestly😂... it makes you concider what your eating. It didnt hardly gave me any discomfort, just slightly achey when you put in the next tray.

[@BackpackingBananas]

That’s a good perspective on it! Wouldn’t hurt to be more mindful of what I’m eating 😅

[@BlindGirlVlogs]

I got to the end. I thought you would say to anyone who got to the end, bananas. I end up doing that and people comment in the comments with the word. Smile. Thank you so much for the update, it sounds like there is so much happening and you have to take time for you. I'm glad that you are doing that and listening to your body. Such exciting times. I very much would be interested in a group exhibition. I'm totally blind, but I'm active, and I live life to the fall, it's not easy going it alone, so group packages would be awesome. Plus, just another thought, have you thought about incorporating charity work within a group setting so go over to India for a couple of weeks or however long it is, I'm doing some charity program while enjoying the culture and beauty of the country, or whatever country it happens to be. I would be interested in that as well. If you have any great ideas with programs that are already out there I can go to please ping them my way. Love you girl. Seeing your channel grow from strength to strength is so heartwarming. Take care of yourself. X

[@melissanewman8398]

The Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire could be a great place for a hike. Also loving this style of video 😊

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ohhh yes good shout! That’s not too far!

[@xAmberxD]

Try walking the Malvern hills, a little closer than Brecon Beacons :)

[@raagavimanivannan3928]

I am interested in Thailand diving trip, when do you think you will plan it?

[@douglasbussard3459]

You look great. Skinny

[@rashanashelton8961]

Invisalign can be really painful for the first couple of months you wear them, especially when taking them in and out. I’ve heard a lot of people say that they eat less than usual during that beginning period because it just didn’t feel worth the pain of taking out the Invisalign for a snack😂 most people I know have been happy with their experiences. However, I had a lot of history with orthodontics (two sets of braces before trying Invisalign years later) and it was the most painful part of my whole ortho journey. I ended up needing a root canal on one of my front teeth because it died shortly after beginning my Invisalign. I can’t technically prove that it was related to starting Invisalign, but I was experiencing extreme pain, and was just told to take ibuprofen and continue wearing them. I believe that the specific angle of my teeth (they push outwards) made it more difficult to shift appropriately with Invisalign. Not to scare you, but I just wanted to say that there are a lot of good and bad experiences with Invisalign to be considered!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks for sharing your experience! I need to hear all the opinions 😅

[@nauticalnicole05]

You should totally buy a property and document how swaps as a way to travel, long-term if you’re interested in that!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Omg a house swap! That is a really really fun idea!

[@Indoor-Cyling-Revolution]

For bidden fruit is always sweeter.

[@BackpackingBananas]

Ain’t that the truth

[@kamillastergaardkristensen2167]

I would love to see more group trips! Especially Pakistan as i would love to go but it just haven't fit in this year... crossing my fingers!

[@BackpackingBananas]

☺️🤞🏼

[@tedrocks]

Do you think that you would be more interested in becoming a slow traveling nomad than a backpacker? I've been a nomad for a few years and the pace is clutch for me to combat burnout. I can't move constantly because of burnout, but I also can't stay in the same place too long because it gets 'boring', but more meaningful relationships are easier to make the longer I stay in one place. I have settled on 2-3 months in each place.

[@BackpackingBananas]

That definitely would suit more than the fast travelling, this is what I did in 2020 and it was great. But it’s not the lifestyle I’m after atm ☺️