WHY DID HOMESICKNESS RUIN MY TRAVELS & WHAT HAS NOW CHANGED? (A TRAVEL VLOG) | HOLLY GOES SOLO

[@piafleig]

I‘m currently studying for some exams and have found myself lacking all motivation. So I decided that for each hour that I study, I will donate 50 cents (0.5€) to some organisation that helps with the bushfires. So now I am studying for a cause and it really helps (everybody)! :)

[@georgia957]

Thank you for helping my country , one of my cousins home was burned and she living with me (i am not around the fires)

[@HollyGabrielle]

Pia Fleig wow this is such a thoughtful gesture! it’s also such a clever idea and great motivation for your studies! as I said, every little helps (... aaaaand I’m now the Tesco advert 🤦🏻‍♀️)

[@HollyGabrielle]

Georgia I hope she is ok!!! 💚

[@khigher]

If you get homesick it's probably good because it shows you have a happy life and nice family at home. Better than escaping something horrible....

[@Lea-ov8vq]

Hmm true

[@samnelson2333]

Australia is still an amazing place and after flying all that way you would want to make the most of the experience, so you can understand why she may complain about being homesick. I'd feel a bit frustrated if the same happened to me.

[@HollyGabrielle]

khigher I agree with your comments. as I said, I try not to regret anything but sometimes I just wish I could be present in every moment from the get go you know?

[@RosieCrawford]

You're glowing and I genuinely think you look so much more confident. I think it's your body language and smile??? Whatever it's so nice to see. Hope you're looking after yourself xx

[@HollyGabrielle]

Rosie Crawford yeah I agree Rosie! thank you 💚

[@asimanayak304]

be careful *the water is wet* -ely 2020

[@HollyGabrielle]

Asima Nayak classic 😆😂

[@ruthfox8851]

Ely is a living legend

[@J2930-v1i]

Is holly getting a tan? Finally girl! I’m impressed

[@HollyGabrielle]

ItsSarah Xo fiiiiiinalllllly!!!!!!!!!!! 😂😅

[@mariaa.439]

"Bananas for my vegans" so cuteeeeeeeee

[@jadelauren2269]

There was something so relaxing about the outdoors set-up of the chatty sit down first 5 minutes of this video 🖤

[@ninasladonja3433]

Being homesick isn't bad, it just means you care for your home and your people🥰

[@HollyGabrielle]

Nina Sladonja hmm yes I agree 💚💚💚

[@anniebody123]

"dogs and cats, not allowed to hump on the gras" i almost spat out my dinner LOOOOL that tour guide is hilarious

[@anniebody123]

oh my god what a beautiful man

[@HollyGabrielle]

anniebody123 too much 😂

[@kuura37]

it seems like you are having so much fun, and it's really great to see how you've progressed from your first australia vlogs and how you have slowly overcome your homesickness. I really hope the rest of your time there is gonna be as awesome as this vlog was!! (also ely seems like a perfect guy)

[@Miab11111]

this was so wholesome i really felt like you seemed so much happier and confident

[@HollyGabrielle]

Mia B 💚🙌🏻

[@stephaniescott7809]

As an Aussie, I would recommend donating through the Bendigo Bank Bushfire Disaster Appeal, being run in conjunction with the Salvation Army. 100% of funds are going directly to communities in need, unlike some of the other fundraisers (e.g. some organisations take a cut for admin fees, etc.). Celeste Barber’s fundraiser, while absolutely fantastic and done with nothing but wonderful intentions, is now facing difficulties because it was established for the NSW RFS. Technically the money is only allowed to be used for that and not for any other state’s fire service or, more importantly, any of the communities, people and animals impacted. Further, the RFS is meant to be mainly state government funded and has a cap on the amount of fundraising they can do each year (because the government is then meant to match it) so the money could be tied up in a trust account for years. Hopefully they will be able to sort something out, but it will take a bit of time and legal work.

[@petat13]

The lovely red flower is called heliconia (pron: hell-e-cone-ia). They are only found in tropical climates.

[@KeziahC384]

Thank you so much for bringing awareness to the bushfires. Every voice and donation helps. Keep safe ❤️

[@HollyGabrielle]

Keziah C exactly!

[@raevynwoods9403]

That commentary from Ely when you were doing your hairflipbwas hilarious 😂. I'm catching up on your vlogs today after a buiiiisy semester and it's so nice to follow you on your journey and to see you grow!

[@Linda500121]

Your vlogs just put a smile on my face! You're amazing, Holly! Xx

[@HollyGabrielle]

Linda Harkink haha I’m glad, thank you!!!

[@thatredfox813]

honestly the fact that youve been solo travelling for this long is incredible! I'd love to do something like this but id be too terrified! its very brave

[@HollyGabrielle]

Ash I know it’s been a pretty long time but it’s gone so fast!!!!!

[@HollyGabrielle]

Ash and I was also very nervous, but I am stepping out of my ‘holly bubble’ and it is so rewarding!

[@thatredfox813]

@@HollyGabrielle I bet it is!! You seem to be enjoying it so much 😊 I hope you love the rest of the trip too!

[@DinosaurBirds]

I feel like this happens to a lot of people, it takes a bit to get used to a totally different (lack of) routine and for me personally getting out of my comfort zone by socialising with others (way more than I'd ever done). It also always gets better for me after a couple weeks. Now I just take that as part of my travels, I know I'll feel like that for a bit but I also know it'll get better and I'll feel more relaxed after a while. Anyway, enjoy your travels, and don't worry about feeling slightly homesick at times, coz travelling is soo worth it! xx

[@LeaLikesIcecream]

That Tourguide is HOT though ;D

[@abbynywong]

It's ok to be vulnerable Holly❤️ U don't have to be so harsh on yourself😘

[@rahel7837]

I think it's great to see how much you as a person have progressed - I mean that's part of what solo travelling is about, right? Learning about YOURSELF and getting to know YOURSELF better as well as growing mentally. So stay true to yourself, I love seeing you making progress over time. Really inspiring vlogs lately (especially since I'll be travelling Australia myself in half a year❤ ;) Keep it up, Holly :)

[@HollyGabrielle]

Rahel E X A C T L Y 🙌🏻 thank you!!!!

[@HollyGabrielle]

Rahel and oh wow I wish you safe travels and I hope you have the best time when you visit!

[@elenagall1493]

So happy to see you having so much fun!!

[@Trainerlife8805]

So fun, Holly! Thanks!!😁

[@victoriatucker6271]

Negative 46 degrees Fahrenheit in Fairbanks Alaska. Thanks for bringing us along

[@rachaelbilodeau]

So proud of you. You have accomplished and experienced so much!✨💚

[@sunshinemusic9876]

I have discovered your channel only pretty recently but I enjoy it so so much ❤ I hope Australia's bush fires will stop soon! I wanna thank you for your amazing channel and in return I wanna share with you one of my favourite songs: Flo Tusch - Love ain't cheap I hope you'll love it too! Love from Rome, Italy

[@risrem]

"bananas for my vegans" hahaha what a sweetheart

[@Julie-ws7eu]

Holly!! You make me want to travel solo to Australia so bad! I relate to you being homesick during your travels (I experienced the same thing at the beginning of the year when I was travelling on the east coast in the us). I wish you the best for the rest of your travels 😘

[@silkexc]

Uncle brians is the best! Went on the same tours when I was in Cairns. Loved it!

[@Anna-fb6hl]

Your tour guide was brilliant omg love people like that xD

[@milkymilkshake244]

You look so so so happy, it’s really nice ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sabrinazzz3257]

thank you so much for talking about the bush fires

[@GooseTurner]

You look so happy and healthy! You’re absolutely glowing

[@HollyGabrielle]

Hannah Turner thank you 🙌🏻💚

[@yeganehsetayeshnia7262]

It is sooo incredibly sad to see this beautiful country burning o ma god 😭😭

[@tiannahpeters7989]

Love watching your Australia series! I want to solo travel in 2021 to Europe. I've never been overseas but it is my dream 😁

[@HollyGabrielle]

Tiannah Peters I want to do Europe as well!!!!

[@tiannahpeters7989]

@@HollyGabrielle please do a video on how you planned your trips to Australia :)

[@CC-mg7yb]

I was in Cairns last year and I slid down those same rocks at Josephine Falls!!!

[@HollyGabrielle]

L C so much fun right? was the water cold for you?

[@judithsalomepalomohernande1669]

You are such an inspiration ❤ Thank you for sharing your story and your experiences ❤

[@HollyGabrielle]

Judith Salomé Palomo Hernández no worries at all ... and it’s the best thing being able to share it all!

[@sunnys1n9h]

AMAZING!! Cape trib was one on my fav places to stay! The stars at night were incredible. I tried to live in atherton but could only last a few weeks, my homesickness was full on there. But apart from that short period Australia had been so kind to me! So awesome to see you having a great time.

[@keeleycoutts8311]

I live 5min away from Lake Eacham, hope you enjoyed your time on the Tablelands 😊🌿☀️

[@shiyari3560]

You look confident & happier 😘✌️

[@xoCHRISTINEox1]

Omg I spent 5 weeks studying the rainforest in the tablelands it was amazing. Such great memories ❤️

[@HollyGabrielle]

christine ah wow studying that’s so impressive and super cool!!!! was it biology I assume? like ecology?

[@xoCHRISTINEox1]

Holly Gabrielle yes! It was for a short study abroad I did for biology credit. It was through an American company called the School for Field studies. They have field stations all over the world and there’s one up in yungaburra. The course I did was called techniques in rainforest research and it was kind of interdisciplinary. We got to talk to the local community about climate change issues as well as study plants and animals. The main project we did was surveying the bird populations in several forest sites that were at different stages of succession. In that area a lot of people are trying to restore native rainforest species of trees after they had been replaced by settlers with trees found in other areas of Australia like Eucalyptus. I hope you got to see tree kangaroos while you were there because they are absolutely adorable!

[@hridyakarmakar1241]

Whoa, that hair flick 😂♥️

[@HollyGabrielle]

Hridya Karmakar wait for the slow mo on insta 😉😏

[@racheloliveira1905]

12:02 one proof that the continents, once, were just one. This plant is very common here, in Brazil

[@pragyapriyanjli6780]

U seem to be my alter ego many a times IDK why😂

[@shazzzz0]

Pragya Priyanjli definitely 😂❤️

[@amarens2784]

I never reply but I just wanted to say I don't think you ruined your first month in Australia by being homesick, because traveling is not only about sightseeing and making friends but it's also an opportunity to learn so much about yourself! It may sound cheesy but now you know you can overcome your homesickness and be happy on the other side of the world by yourself.. I think that's so brave and valuable! Best of luck with the rest of your travels :)

[@HollyGabrielle]

Amarens yes I do agree, and as I said in the video, I try not to live with regrets! thank you for such a wholesome comment 💚💚💚

[@katiestart6988]

When you said “look at those spiders webs!” Right after you shows us the gimpie you sounded so Australian 😂

[@na_ladyliz5055]

Do you ever find your self tempted to take notes during these tours? 😅 Or have you managed to leave the student in you back at home?

[@GraceonTour]

What amazing adventures!

[@hadiyah796]

Can you tell us your experience during the bushfires?

[@JT-xs7es]

Loved the video!:)

[@rachelnoemi8853]

hahah I did exactly the same tour with elias back in july 19

[@davidsweeney111]

well let's say you had a shaky start but then got on with having a good time with your life Holly!

[@avyayanand5416]

6:08 How did he keep a straight face while saying that!

[@vivi-eo5fu]

How did do prepared to purchase this. And for how long do you stay in Australia?

[@MultiYippee]

Love you Holly!

[@avyayanand5416]

7:14...hmmm spiders make homes on trees and bushes.. Now uk how the fire started Sorry. 😥😅

[@emily-ki9pb]

OMG Yasss love you videosssss!❤️❤️❤️

[@charlottesweeklymusic7223]

I love these travel vlogs!!!! ❤️❤️❤️💜💜💜 what’s ur favourite thing about Australia 🇦🇺? X

[@slickjumpedoverthelazydog]

you are such an imsperation holly

[@Mehrathon24]

I kinda love you. Also.i am in love with your videos. Bliss.

[@TimeTraveller2054]

My trainers fell apart when I was travelling too, I still have them for sentimental reasons even though they're full of holes 😂

[@HollyGabrielle]

Laura Townsend mum will not let me back in the house with them for sure 🤦🏻‍♀️😂😅

[@amyevans9551]

❤️❤️❤️

[@TinaMarieVlogs]

who likes update videos?! ps i make vlogs too!

[@Jelisawesome]

❤️

[@manonrochard7009]

❤❤❤❤

[@bandlover3890]

I have a question: what do you do with your passport? Because I'm going backpacking later this year for the first time and my friend got hers stolen in Australia so I'm very scared that I'll loose mine as well! Do you put it in your normal rucksack and hope nothing will happen in your dorm room or bring it with you on a day to day basis?

[@steffigracec8894]

BandLover im also a solo traveller. My mom said to always bring my passport with me whenever i go out. You just don’t want to risk it. Bring it with you because it’s your life.

[@bandlover3890]

No One ok thanks!

[@lizzagrace4630]

I either kept it on me or in the lockers they have in the hostels!

[@Framlii]

Make copies and foto's of your passport as well And remember. You can always go back to your country without passport. Only to your country but you are not stuck

[@sruthip3773]

Hello Dear

[@samnelson2333]

Holly trust me, going down the tropical fruit rabbit hole... Boy that is a deep rabbit hole... Allll the banana varieties, the different mangoes, fruit you haven't even heard of. It's dangerous

[@HollyGabrielle]

Sam Nelson a good dangerous though 🤔😏

[@samnelson2333]

@@HollyGabrielle in the UK sadly an expensive dangerous😔, but tasty nonetheless🤤

[@magaherceg4193]

Wait...you wear glasses!? 😂😂❤️👓

[@ambrishmishra5826]

Get well sone your face♥️

[@Amy_jane21]

Ello again 😌

[@amelia-vb9cg]

update: news are reporting that scientists estimate that nearly 1 billion animals lost their lives :(

[@whatvswhat289]

Ely and you would make nice couple ☺️

[@ravidixit4581]

Ese bhi jee sakte h pata hee nhi tha . I dont know what is stoping me to spend my life the way I wanted . Oh yeah i remember now it's responsibilities . Not trying to be funny at all

[@malvikapant7622]

Obsession with speaking about homesickness, it is

[@HollyGabrielle]

malvika pant hmmm no ... my channel literally documents (and very accurately too) my thoughts and experiences. Also at the moment, I’m vlogging pretty much every day of my travels. so naturally, it’s capturing the highs and lows. for me, homesickness is a big thing and for others it will be the same. therefore why would I pretend to make out that everything is ok when it’s not, just because social media sometimes only wants us to show the highlights of life? ... that wouldn’t be truthful at all!