DO I WANT TO MOVE TO AUSTRALIA? VLOG EXPLORING AYR & MY FIRST SHIPWRECK DIVE | HOLLY GOES SOLO

[@vanessarahimi661]

The ending was bittersweet. So much wisdom from such a young person who shouldn’t have to know those thoughts.

[@adelavontorova]

exactly!!

[@HollyGabrielle]

Vanessa Rahimi yes, it is so beautifully written and makes me so sad ... as you can imagine, it took a few tries to read it out without crying myself!

[@RubyGranger8]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful video with us, Holly x (I think this is my favourite yet)

[@HollyGabrielle]

Ruby Granger ahh thanks ruby!!!!! And no worries at all 😉😉😉

[@jimmyquincy7846]

You're an amazing example of a person who stepped out of comfort zone, adapted to it and made everything work for you

[@HollyGabrielle]

Jimmy Quincy it’s been hard but 110% worth it 😏🙌🏻

[@petat13]

An idea...masters in Science: Marine Biology? That way you could combine study/diving/travel. In Townsville & Cairns James Cook Uni offers courses.

[@FN-rl2ku]

Yay, great minds think alike. I just wrote a comment about that... 😂

[@HollyGabrielle]

Peta Tauchmann I recently made an ig post about this haha: instagram.com/p/B7In2DGlp9f/?igshid=1gmrwqkxbgp6s

[@petat13]

Holly Gabrielle LoL

[@kasiukasia4234]

I love you and your videos. I feel like we need more girls like you, who are not just about makeup, sponsorships and fame.... Your content is so real and I will always watch your videos. Big huggs from Poland 🇵🇱❤️

[@HollyGabrielle]

Kasia Katarzynka ahh thank you, this really means a lot to me! and it’s exactly the truth!

[@tayyibahyussoff5514]

holly makes such an effort to show us the marine life ... its amazing how she does that and thank u Holly for actually making such an effort to include us in ur travels u are such an inspiration!!!!!

[@HollyGabrielle]

tayyibah yussoff no worries at. all. 💚🙌🏻

[@daisy91181]

Just to make everyone aware with the importance of paying attention is that the letter wasn’t written by Holly. However, but by a young girl or boy who heartbreakingly won’t get to live a longer life. However, that hasn’t stop them from reflecting on the brighter sides and bad. To be appreciative of life itself and who you are.

[@HollyGabrielle]

daisy91181 thank you for making this comment! Some people will have missed that, and if so, they would be very confused!

[@nitah2206]

The end of the video gave me chills, but in a good way.

[@charlotteecooperr]

Nita Hofwijks haha same I got a bit emotional tbh☺️

[@junenovae]

Frankly, seeing you traveling makes me reconsider it. It's very inspiring. I thought I was too anxious, fearful, asocial, dependent, introverted and a homebody... and in many ways I thought we were similar. So seing you doing this, struggling a lot at the beginning but pushing it and now loving it. Most of the people I know who did similar solo travels were very outgoing, independent and resourceful.. which is quite my opposite I won't go to Australia, but I would love to travel a month throughout the UK

[@HollyGabrielle]

June Novae I felt exactly the same, as I’m sure you know, but I hope this helps give you the courage and inspiration to explore outside your comfort zone!

[@emma12345890]

Can I come with you! I feel exactly the same

[@aliciajones4916]

I’ve sobbed so much at this ending. Holly, i love your videos so much. I’ve had a week off work and I’ve been working my way through all your videos!

[@adelavontorova]

Girl, you have grown up a lot! I'm so happy that I've been subscribing to such an amazing person like you. Thank u for inspiring me and motivating me every day! Sending love from The Czech republic

[@lauraelisee]

I keep coming back to this video when I need to hear the beautiful and wise words of your friend. Thank you for sharing, Holly Xx ♥️

[@saravonk960]

Wow.... I want to get a copy of the letter holy read and stick it on my wall! So true, so eye opening and so sad that such an wise girl will only get to live a fraction of the life that she deserves! Yet she is some how still so positive 💛🧡💚💙 we could all really learn a few lessons from her

[@kimmiipoo]

Sara Vonk same, I’m a few years older than her (24); I’m at a stage in my life where I feel like I’m at a crossroads with what I want to pursue in my life, but I also have many fears and doubts that hold me back from taking risks.

[@HollyGabrielle]

Sara Vonk her words are so inspiring 💚💫

[@jenniferp3687]

@@HollyGabrielle can we get a copy of the letter

[@DieWahreGilly]

I made the experience that being away from home and my (beloved) parents helped me grow so much, too. Maybe we're kind of... jailed at home?! Stuck in our patterns, unable to free ourselves in that environment. It doesn't have to be a bad thing, but I personally realized that getting out is SO important for personal growth and self confidence. So glad you are enjoying yourself!

[@HollyGabrielle]

Sembell am interesting perspective, but it definitely has truth to it!

[@xiaostanfirsthumansecond]

the ending made me kinda sad because I thought about how the last 3 years i wasn’t happy at all, and that stopped me from doing so many things that I wanted to. I’m 21 now and I have so many things I want to accomplish, I don’t want to look back at my life and feel regretful about opportunities that I haven’t taken. that I could’ve learnt and benefited from. I hope from here on out, I’ll be braver and try new things because I know I’m missing out on so much

[@2403Amelie]

ME

[@mila_ortiz]

Also me. But the thing is we can still change. Let's go for those new opportunities

[@HollyGabrielle]

Nezushi_06 ahhh I’m so glad it made you reflect on things, but remember don’t regret anything. Just use this to propel you forwards for future adventures 😉

[@charlotteecooperr]

I love seeing how much you’ve grown!!! This last year I’ve suddenly grown socially more confident and I now feel ready for a new challenge~ possibly travel. You encourage me so much to just go for it, having a go at something can unpredictably change you or your life. Thank you ✨

[@lauraelisee]

My favorite Holly video to date. I come back to it when I need grounding. Thank you for sharing your friend’s beautiful words 💗

[@katewarlow666]

This video was lush!! I love the fact that you are starting to open your mind to life in Australia. That bit at the end was so touching and relay made me think about my life and how grateful I am.

[@chelsey8737]

Magnetic island is such a cool name

[@agie24]

Almost crying at the end :(

[@fatimajimoh8447]

Holly, you're such an inspiration. I love watching your journey to finding yourself. Your videos make me feel better about myself and they give me hope. The ending really spoke to me as I'm going through a hard time with depression and suicidal thoughts. Thank you for creating such amazing content, there should be more youtubers like you!

[@WeepingWill0w]

I can relate to the depression and suicidal thoughts... and also the hope from the end of the video. It was a powerful vlog! I wish you all the very best in your fight for your health. I hope your darkest days are all behind you, and happier times are coming. xxx

[@sophiemchugh1539]

Holly: You can go swimming any time you like. Me: Laughs in Melbourne in winter.

[@HollyGabrielle]

Sophie McHugh haha well .... thanks for that info lol 😂

[@daniellecurry4617]

Haha or at Crocs in Darwin 😂😂

[@kateejott]

It’s soo awesome to see you growing so much over there, you can be really proud of yourself :’)) it’s like you can feel the expansion through the screen haha. So inspiring as well

[@HollyGabrielle]

katalin tj “expansion through the screen” wow I love that haha

[@kateejott]

:D glad it came through right. Was afraid I phrased it wrong haha

[@yeganehsetayeshnia7262]

Holly you’re just the most amazing and inspiring person on earth! love you 💛💚

[@jadedixon646]

The ending spoke to me 😢💞 makes me wanna go out there and do everything

[@ellieporter7391]

Holly I love all your videos and I'm so glad you're having an amazing time on your travels! But seriously thank you for sharing that letter it was truly inspiring and gave me butterflies the whole way. Thank you to you for making the content you do and thank you for that letter that truly resonates with many others along with me

[@veronicahoran7507]

This is so nice to watch, I love seeing you so happy and enjoying Australia!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@jimmyquincy7846]

I honestly think that for you, as the UK citizen, it's much easier to stay in Australia than for many people, so really, don't overthink this whole moving out/in thing and just take an opportunity if there'll be one

[@laurelkerossow9924]

A vacation high will make you want to live there, don't make a hasty decision. However. You doing something environmental makes a lot of sense and Australia would be a great place to do it. Look for any opportunities and jump on one that feels right.

[@steph120789]

Next time you should come to Perth in Western Australia. I reckon you’d love it. The beaches here are amazing and lots of parks and green space.

[@anjali_soni]

Hi, Holly! I've been following your channel for quite sometime. Before you were about to complete your graduation, I think? Ever since I've known you, I've appreciated your work ethic, your sincerity and your authenticity. You are one of the catalyst in figuring out my life. The way you lead your life with honesty, the way you have challenged yourself, I don't have the perfect way to articulate how it has impacted me. But if I've to give a brief description it would be - you've shown me what it is like to keep working on things you care about and keep going in life regardless of the few speed breakers. The happiness after sadness is a bliss. Your recent Instagram post on your plans for life and how you do not want commit to just one path for whole life - this was a revelation. Last couple of years I've been lost thinking what should I do in my life. I've kind of figured it out. But this thought made me realise that there's no one plan. Life will change so will what i want out of it. So it is important to keep your mind open and think out of the box. The text you read in the end. It was like a revelation. Like it was always out there but no one said it in that way. Thank you Holly. You're an amazing one. Your solo trip to Australia has been a delight to watch so far. I wish you have an incredible rest of the journey!

[@angelachu9995]

Australia is such a beautiful place that probably everyone who visited there wants to stay!

[@RoseAllDayyy]

Queensland is stinking hot and humid this time of year, but it’s really perfect in autumn/winter (honestly, I could do with it being a bit colder even in winter!). I love that you’re loving it here now, I can see you living here ☺️

[@xoCHRISTINEox1]

If you like microbio you could def tie that in with wildlife and/or marine life. I know you've said before you didn't like research but maybe if you also get to do fieldwork/diving for your research you might like that!

[@HollyGabrielle]

christine I’m definitely thinking outside the box 😬

[@pujasarkar8917]

I have cried hearing this.. Love you Holly. Be happy. ♥️

[@AVALT-sq3wq]

Omigosh holly you uploaded whilst I’m in class.... still gonna watch during class transitions 😂 😎

[@casarahbabyxo5995]

wow I’m crying , I’m thankful for last bit I feel as though I’ve wasted a lot of my days being sad and miserable and letting my problems and my weight control my life. I hope things can change this year and I can truly live.

[@KeziahC384]

OH MY GOODNESS I'm so happy you're loving Australia. I as an aussie welcomes you ❤️ Also from Sydney, so can't wait for you to come x

[@nathalee2047]

It's truly inspiring to see you grow so much ♡ wishing you the best on your travels

[@florabhandari2621]

The letter at the end was really inspiring. Thanks for sharing it and I truly admire the person who wrote it..

[@rockintherae]

Im so proud of you for traveling alone!!

[@leanneryan4244]

Yes holly, I feel that you have grown so much since you have come to this country, 😎 im proud of you.

[@cowcopina8988]

wow Holly, so proud of watching you grow. loving your vlogs soo much.

[@rachaelbilodeau]

Oh my, the end was so emotional.🌞🌺

[@clairemarie681]

Are you affected of the bushfires or have you heard something scary from other people there?

[@HollyGabrielle]

Claire Marie so far I’ve had one sighting of smoke, and that’s it, but as I travel south I am getting closer to at risk zones.

[@timaa.4379]

Holly Gabrielle stay safe!!

[@auroratails3313]

Hi hun... so glad you stuck with it in the beginning, you’ve obviously grown so much and it is a pleasure to watch you! You are so getting an accent too lol. Take care xox from the UK

[@risrem]

holly last dive: 🤘🤘🤘 holly this dive: 👌👌👌

[@FigureSk8r]

Make sure you visit the Blue Mountains when you come to Sydney. Lot's of good bush walks in the area. A lot have reopened since the fires & the area is struggling as tourism is down. If you're after an adrenaline kick, you could try canyoning!

[@jadelauren2269]

The birds laughing!! I want that kind of energy in 2020 tbh

[@Madhuvanidasi]

Omg holly you should go diving in the Whitsundays on the north east coast 🇦🇺 ... honestly I have never seen so many unbelievable fish and fluorescent coral ahhh yeah manta rays when they do summersaults 😍😍😍 so exciting that you’re considering Australia to stay again !!!! Beautiful vid xx

[@louiselouiselouise31]

if you come down Brisbane way, definitely check out the shipwreck diving at Moreton Island, and even the stuff off Stradbroke Island, both spots are incredible

[@claireh248]

The end of the video is so inspiring, thank you so much for sharing 😘

[@sarahboras2621]

okay crying just a tad at the ending of the video.... beautiful and inspiring words 😓

[@aleenaroy245]

Thankyou Dear Holly for sharing the letter

[@tanvi_jaradi]

Well, well i love your all videos study to travell all the videos but this video and mainly ending of this video, make me feel something different bcz i love traveling and i cry little bit bcz yaah that's 💯 true that travel change everything and make you feel alive and Happy seriously i loved it so much , Holly Keep going and best wishes for another trips Love from India ♥️

[@990dancelover]

i've been loving your travel videos and was wondering of you could maybe publish your routes, accommodations and tours you did? currently planning my east coast trip and any recommendations are so welcome!

[@starr6198]

Thank you, Holly

[@peekay1837]

The end!❤Why am I crying?😶

[@HollyGabrielle]

jashan deep singh because it’s beautifully inspiring 💚💫

[@peekay1837]

It is!For sure!❤

[@vivianniee]

I've just donated money to the Australian fires and here is a goal that I have set myself with, my goals is that after I've graduated from high school, im going to take a gap year and start finding things to help the world, because climate change is real and it's coming and I don't want to see my planet full of climate change problems, plus, on the side note, I'm going to explore different places and go solo travelling like holly, because on the start of her travels, I've seen her evolved so much on the first day of her solo travel. I've always been an introvert myself and I'm going to get out of my shell ! Life's too short for us to be scared of everything!!🌟

[@chantellurisa5654]

Omg I just moved here from Asia to study abroad here. Let me tell you this place is honestly amazing! Hopefully you’ll consider studying here!

[@sabrinaperez2907]

You are trully and inspiration🥺 loved the end of the video, sending you love from uruguay💕

[@Doris-sb9rx]

So inspirational! Thank you so much❤️❤️❤️

[@FN-rl2ku]

How about marine biology masters in Australia? Many scientists are even diving as part of their job. Also, there's a thing called Skilled occupations list for Australia (which is mostly to know if one would get a visa; you as a UK citizen, I expect, don't have to deal with that, but it shows what professions are wanted and potentionally well paid). The thing that helped me find new ideas to what to do next, was just going through the options without discarding those I didn't choose in the past. Good luck!

[@pamrizzo6663]

Freya Nørregaard Holly would have to apply for a student visa, as she isn’t technically qualified in the skilled occupations we have. The process is the same as if she live in any other country, being from the UK doesn’t really make it any different, and international student fees are huge with no loans available so that’s also something to consider.

[@lucyeaton1028]

What a beautiful message at the end 💙

[@evexx9313]

Thank you for sharing the letter at the end.

[@shainigamage5904]

Come live in Melbourne! I live in Melbourne and I absolutely love you since you are so inspiring and have changed me in such a positive way. Hope you decide to come to Melbs!!

[@emily1celebfan]

The ending was amazing 💕💕

[@melunesf]

Well there is a different thing between traveling to a place and living to a place... I have traveled so much that I had to come to the conclusion that I couldn't live in all the places that I've dreamed of .. You should travel more and decide then .. We have the tendency of idealizing places and mostly when you are 20 years old ;but when you are gowning up you discover that sometimes things are not good as you thought of.. I had several friends who moved out to Australia but came back after 2 years because it was not what they expected. Also the climate in Australia is getting worse and worse. Of course you are young and I am just a few years older than you but I have seen so many places that I finally ended up back in Switzerland ( which I hated for years , but somehow it's the place I love the much I think ). You'll see ... never give up on your dreams though !

[@HollyGabrielle]

melunesf thank you for your advice! My discussion in this video and everything I said is purely based on first impressions and I have a lot to process still! but it is definitely a possibility, so I wanted to open up about it!

[@FromAtoVi]

I dont agree! You can definitely live somewhere for a couple of years and really enjoy it more than travelling! For me i felt so much more calm living abroad and not having to travel alle the time and still enjoy such a different vibe! 💕

[@annikaa.3854]

Love the diving scenes!

[@merrysuju2770]

Thank you for inspiring me all the time.

[@hibak8196]

I cried hard at the end.

[@clankymercury2381]

Fun fact ayr is my home town

[@tree6814]

I agree with you on so many things ❤

[@binitapradhan6230]

The ending gave me goosebumps

[@janhavikumbhar0812]

Heyy holllyyyy!i looovee ur videoss like u r soo consistent in spreading good contentt ...even when u r travelling!!Lovee u !A viewer from India

[@kimberleylucas2418]

You should have gone to the turtle hospital in Townsville! That's what I did when I was waiting for my coach 😂

[@alexiasearchfield9877]

You should come visit New Zealand some time. The climate is pretty different to Australia, but we share a similar pride for our wildlife, and we have some beautiful beaches and diving locations. I am biased of course as I'm from NZ, but I've heard that people who travel around Australia tend to like NZ as well ☺️

[@Cjcurytf]

How much do have left of your trip?

[@HollyGabrielle]

Lilla Frank hmmm about a month? I think 🤔

[@jo_fitness7315]

Thank you for this wise ending! Thank you so much!

[@NehaGokhale]

Thanks for reading that letter Holly❤️

[@SomethingNick]

I'm moving to London next month from Australia so feeling the opposite to you! I love Australia but keen for a change and my first time in Europe!

[@charlottesweeklymusic7223]

Loved this vlog ❤️💜💙💚❤️

[@flowerkatze7097]

Hey Holly, I‘m probably doing an exchange year in Australia next year, are there any places you would recommend for that?

[@lottecooper4370]

The narna ad kind of destroyed the important note at the end :/

[@HollyGabrielle]

Lotte Cooper ahh man I was overthinking it so much and eventually just left it as default ... sorry if you think I made the wrong decision!

[@aka4445]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 ending

[@kuura37]

traveling has always been my dream, I've wanted to explore different places around the world. But during the last few years, as climate change has become more and more imminent, I've had to put that dream aside. I just can't get on a plane and fly to another country when I know how much it affects the environment. I know you can pay flight taxes or smth but they won't take the emissions off the atmosphere. But recently I've realized that there is much to see in my home country too! And I don't have to fly around, I can take the train which is much more environment-friendly.

[@lottecooper4370]

Thank you!! That is exactly what we need. I'm studying sustainable tourism and hate how little people really think about how they affect the environment. Our home countries are always amazing as well! And also you can travel on land really far, you can do interrailing for example and see sooo many different countries :)

[@pamrizzo6663]

Lotte Cooper unless you live in Australia where we can’t catch a train to other countries :)

[@HollyGabrielle]

Kuura ok so two things: (1) animal agriculture contributes more greenhouse gases than transportation combined, so changing a diet is more effective (not trying to be pushy at all, but it’s what the stats say) and (2) you can carbon offset these days as you said, which I know is not a solution, but it all helps! From personal experience, travelling has been one of the most eye opening experiences of my life: it really has changed me!

[@kuura37]

@@HollyGabrielle yes I know that animal agriculture is the worst, and I haven't been eating meat for a few years. I can see from your videos how much traveling has changed you, and that is so inspiring and great! Maybe one day I'll be able to fly without feeling guilty. Also, in no way was I saying that everyone should stop flying!

[@lottecooper4370]

@@pamrizzo6663 oops allright, sorry for that :D I know I'm extremely lucky to live in a place where I can go to a different country in 5 hours, no matter the direction. But only because it's labeled "Australia" everywhere doesn't mean it's the same and doesn't offer anything to explore in different regions, right? :)

[@Sam-bg3us]

Great vlog AND OMG THOSE KOALAS ARE ADORABLE!!! Would you recommend Australia to someone who doesn’t really like the heat??

[@Amy_jane21]

Go in winter. It’s not as hot highs in Northern Territory is 30c or 25c in cairns(QL)

[@milly4543]

As in for a place to live? Probably not. But you can definitely visit! (just avoid summer)

[@Sam-bg3us]

Amy thanks will do I really want to see kookobaras and koalas

[@Sam-bg3us]

Micha yeahhh thanks 😂😂

[@Amy_jane21]

samiya it’s defiantly something you will never get bored of seeing

[@georgiaanderson6991]

You should come to WA you would love it!

[@SkullValkyria]

Those birds at 1:23 tho, would cure my depression if I heard them outside my window every day.

[@poonamdas6439]

Pls go for morning walks outdoors. U would never be depressed. Wish u luck! ☺️

[@georgia957]

Those birds are my alarm clock , no joke I have a window near my bed and those birds make that noise always at 6:00 they are never late I love it

[@HollyGabrielle]

Georgia are you serious? haha that’s amazing!!!

[@nandanasanker2361]

Oh my god I loved the ending

[@sophie3588]

I wouldn’t last even a couple of hours doing this stuff, girl! 😂 Love you!

[@nehachavhan4069]

Oh my gosh ❤️😭 that was so touching ❤️😔

[@JT-xs7es]

Well said

[@sofiaodborn2552]

Are you considering doing your masters degree in Australia?

[@lottecooper4370]

I personally hope she still considers Germany :DD

[@user-ji8jt6nz6l]

LOVE YOU SO MUCH HOLLY

[@Amy_jane21]

I’ll be moving to aus. Day 4 In sydney and Australia, I put on ig “I already know I am going to live here” I always knew 🤎 it’s just how 🤍💛💛

[@georgia957]

@@aryanvadher4376 what

[@Jessicace]

Sydney though? 😬

[@delevator8755]

That TV noise from the other room... damn, I would never be able to sleep.

[@melinag27]

This makes me want to take a gap year and embark on a backpacking adventure haha xx

[@RosieCrawford]

Absolutely LOVED how you edited the underwater scenes!!!

[@annatasiouli2764]

can i find somewhere the things that you read in the end?