How Do I Decide Where to Go When I Travel?

[@historicaustralia]

As much as I love your travels all over the world, I still love these simple bush walks with you just chatting. I find them really relaxing.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool, glad to hear it. More coming.

[@ethanmelas]

I second this.

[@dominiclavu193]

Alright, alright, alright...my wife and I love it when you say that! Keep keepin-on. Don't make drastic changes. Whatever your decision, we are cool with it. You always keep it interesting! 🕺

[@elenasideri]

I am so glad you love Greece! Many thanks for your beautiful description! ❤Greetings from Athens!

[@TravelMinds]

Μια μέρα θα έρθει να μείνει μόνιμα Ελλάδα χαχα

[@trivet1970]

If you dont mind me asking, is 5 to 6 days good enough to see Athens?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

@@trivet1970 Depending on how long your trip is, I'd say 5-6 days is too long in Athens. If you're planning to stay in Greece for a while then it might be nice to stay that long in Athens, but if it's a shorter trip then I'd say stay for three nights in Athens so you have two full days of exploring, then get out of the city and see the nicer parts of Greece.

[@TravelMinds]

@@trivet1970 3 full days is enough! Cheers from Athens

[@michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366]

I very much appreciated watching this video. Once in a while you offer a behind the scenes look at how you run your channel, which I find fascinating. I never fully realized the extent of all the planning, research and thought process involved in this channel. There’s SO much to consider as your channel travels globally NON-stop for months on end. Other travel channels have their own particular style of going to different countries, but what sets you apart is the continuous non-stop pace of travel. I don’t know how you do it, but you’re a LEGEND at it!!!! Seriously, I applaud what it takes to make that happen. Wherever you travel I’ll be following. This channel is unique. Through your channel we can escape out of our regular daily lives and live the journey with you. Thank you always! ❤️

[@heidigretel]

We’ll follow you wherever you go Gabe!

[@stefanexplores]

It's interesting to hear about your thought process. Must say I got a little star struck when you commented on my vid. Didn't expect that! Thanks for all the travel inspiration over the years. You're the best. Congratulations on 600k subscribers as well!

[@mr.sts.p]

Where ever you go Gabriel i will follow your travel on you tube!

[@patrickmaillet9594]

Hello, in France we see 599k subscribers, Gabriel have a very nice successful KZbin channel, he give so much passion and energy for all the video, he make, he his great Men, hello from France

[@momplaygroupfouz4946]

You’re the reason we went to Greece. Loved it and will be going back ! I love that you don’t just try to pile on places. You really take time to enjoy them. Take us to South America! My husband and I want to go but we are nervous. Help be our inspiration ❤

[@solecasioa6334]

Quality not quantity. Just follow your heart!

[@GerryDX]

I totally agree with you on going to sketchy countries. Who wants to get beaten up, get sick or walk for miles. Plus you have money exchange and language barriers to think about. Keep traveling to your favorite spots. Great show! Stay safe! ✌️

[@wendymoore7641]

Every visit to Greece is like going home 🥰

[@kazzicup]

Gabriel, I am sure your mother is very proud of you. I bet she is telling the neighbors and people from her town about your travels and adventure videos.

[@janeldunn65]

As a mum myself I often think about your own mom and I bet she’s really happy to see you and very proud of what you have achieved in your life ❤

[@viktor.egelund]

20:35 In South America the need for constant *security* awareness is tiring over time. It's a major issue in most metropolitan areas. When you are in permissive environments, you don't think about this. When you don't have a headache, you don't think about headaches.

[@Susietravels]

Thanks

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Awesome, thanks a lot. ✌️

[@johngravley2389]

I tried repeatedly to convince my friends and family that traveling full-time can be very stressful but none of them ever believed me. Yes, it's also exciting, fascinating and a ton of fun but it's also damn hard at times. I traveled off and on from 1987 to 2001 (for a total of more than 7 years outside the States) and was traveling much more basically than you do (probably more like you did when you first started) and my daily budget was $10-$15. I stayed in hostels, cheap hotels ($1-$2 per night in India), stayed in people's homes when I could, did a LOT of hitchhiking, otherwise rode all local transportation crammed in the locals (and their pigs, goats, ducks and chickens) and in general lived as much like a local as I could. I've been to 75 countries (although I could inflate that if I wanted to for things like Yugoslavia which is now 6 countries) and definitely concentrated on third-world type countries because they were cheaper and more interesting. I can highly recommend Southern and Eastern Africa and easily stayed within my budget there but if you want to stay in nice hotels, yeah, it's going to be more expensive. My favorite countries there were Lesotho, Mozambique, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania (especially doing a safari to the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater) and Uganda. South America is also great. Also, you really should consider going to Mount Athos the next time you're in Greece (it's the closest I've come to feeling like I stepped through a time portal). That's enough rambling from me but keep up the good work; I love watching your videos.

[@Zzpkwy]

The older we get the more we appreciate a place to put some deep roots down. It’s ok to rest at your own pace and take the time you need. You’ve given us all innumerable gifts.

[@craigleewhite6317]

Craig the Gabriel Traveler fan doing badly right now, but not for long. It's great fun to keep up with you through the filming. Yeah! Greece rocks:) you enjoy the swimming. Then again the differing temperature of the next destinations, you found remarkable. Is tent camping something nostalgic to you that a newbie could see how to do again? Obviously 5* hotel is most fun if a person is able to out slick the slick. Watching you stay on the right track is great! Have a happy family time. Thanks Gabriel.

[@TravelwithDeepakTripathi]

Hi Gabe, just a few suggestions for new places for you when you visit Nepal next: 1) Rara Lake 2) Illam 3)Tansen, Palpa 4) Far west Nepal 5) Eastern Nepal Nepal has a lot to offer beyond Kathmandu, Pokhara, and trekking in himalayas. I hope you do explore those places too in the future.

[@victoriabandar3972]

Glad you were able to relax. You definitely needed it after 8 months of traveling. Can’t wait to see where you take us next. Happy travels😊

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

Wherever you decide to go this year will be exciting. Love your videos ❤

[@travelingfrogman]

Gabriel you are a true inspiration! Absolutely love following your travels.

[@mr90s48]

I can't wait to get traveling again was in Spain for new year and not away until mid march seems like a lifetime of a wait. Your channel is solid as most people can see you are doing it for your passion and not for clicks/likes

[@darrencole7379]

Gabe where ever you choose to travel to next I'll be watching mate love your videos

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool and thanks. ✌️

[@sdcrilly]

I agree with you about going where you want to go and where you can figure out how to get around and enjoy it. When you throw in a new place, that is just a bonus.

[@TravelMinds]

We are waiting to see you in South America!! The are many countries in Africa too!! 😊

[@shivaraml5692]

On the internet you are probably the most well travelled vlogger in India. Your understanding of the country and culture is really appreciable.

[@rexx9496]

You and Eva Zubeck are my favorite travel channels even though your styles of travel and presentation are very different.

[@dhananjaymalhotra7854]

You are a legend for me 🙌

[@Mikes_Travels]

Great video Gabe and really interesting to understand your thought process Go with your heart without over doing it. Sadly as we get older, things are naturally not as easy as they used to be irrespective of how fit we are. I've said before to you, how much you have inspired me. I was 60, 2 weeks ago, yet on Tuesday next week, I set off on my first ever backpacking adventure around North and North East India thanks to your videos. Am I excited, you bet. Am I scared? You bet, esp around the tavel aspect, but unless I give it a go, I'll never know. Keep on inspiring and looking forward to following your next adventure. Safe travels

[@coleenoliva291]

Wow Mike. I am 62 and REALLY admire your courage. I've been following Gabe for years and my favorite vids of his hands down are India. If I had one place I would travel to it would be India. Just to be immersed in such a different environment has to be mind blowing. I've traveled around Europe, and it's beautiful and everything, but the xperience can't come close to being in India. Have fun and stay safe. Coleen

[@coleenoliva291]

I just subscribed. :)

[@Mikes_Travels]

Thanks Coleen I really appreciate that. It was Gabe as well that inspired me to start my own little channel. I'm not a KZbinr by any means, just someone who likes to document as a permanent record, where I go & possibly inspire others of a similar age where they could travel to. I've wanted to go to India for as long as I can remember, but watching all of Gabes videos (not just India) encouraged me to do it. I've included Mcleod Ganj, the Triund trek and Darjeeling in my trip thanks to his videos. I'd never thought of going there before. Gabe has a great style of vlogging, which really makes you think you are there with him and I'm sure I'll get a good few reminders of what I've seen on his videos when Im there Thanks again and all the best

[@scottc4598]

I really love your India videos. I discovered you about 6 or 7 years ago while I was looking for videos of Delhi and have stuck with you ever since, you're by far my favourite travel youtuber. Your most recent trip through india was epic. My all time favourite series of videos of yours was when you did the Langtang trek in Nepal in 2019.

[@jims5198]

love your Channel Gabe. I love all the places you go. When in Europe I love you you visit smaller towns over larger cities. More and more I feel the larger cities are looking more and more alike. Smaller towns seem more authentic.

[@hetty43]

Yes great to hear these walking talking videos. Always good to watch the background wherever you are. Very interesting to hear your travel talk. Thanks. Can’t believe this what California looks like. It’s not unlike a walk in Ireland with the damp looking path and greenery. The buds on the trees looks like your Spring maybe 4-6 weeks ahead of UK.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

You are an amazing traveller. So detail explanation of places

[@jaymeez]

I’m going to Japan next month for my first time. I’m looking forward to the 150 yen to 1 USD exchange rate! I’m so proud of you and you should be proud of yourself as well. So much exploring done in your young life. Keep Exploring and sharing with us 👍🏽

[@BirgitSchinke]

If you are still thinking about Banff, check on snow conditions first. Warm, dry winter in Western Canada.

[@angelawhitehead6187]

Very interesting commentary on country/region choices. Thanks. Really enjoy your channel.

[@StaceyRomberg]

People are as different as stars in the sky; but people are often scared to let those differences show. That applies to virtually every aspect of life - including travel. I believe that is one of the many causes of over-tourism - people feel like they "should" go to the places that everyone else does. Gabe strikes me as someone who isn't afraid to make unique individual choices about where and how he chooses to explore. That's awesome, and that's what makes the journey so interesting to all of us. Whatever the next adventure is - I'm confident it'll be the right one!

[@dorrielove]

So Gabriel your 52 Years Old? Wow you’ve done lots of Traveling. The Bahamas in Particular Jamaica like I’ve said previously would be awesome 👏🏻

[@Realworldnews247]

Excited to see where you’re going next, come to south of Spain

[@wilfredotorres6628]

Hi Gabriel, there's no doubt there is a comfort factor in visiting places you have already been too along with seeing other area's of the country which can be interesting to see. My contention is just exploring something new if possible that you still have a positive outlook about traveling as much as you have says something a real passion with applied experience that has been embraced by viewers all over the world which says something they love your content. You have left an indelible mark on anyone who has seen your videos forever.

[@dreamthedream8929]

You Wilfredo are very active commentator here, probably the most active. Seems like you cannot watch a video without leaving a comment, always got something to say and in the comments

[@wilfredotorres6628]

@@dreamthedream8929 I'll take that as a compliment...

[@A-t-r-u-s]

I've always wondered how you have the physical and mental strength to travel so much 🤔. I couldn't do what you do, which is why I love watching your channel, I DON'T need to worry about the stress of traveling.

[@janakotrcova2790]

Ukiah seems to me a place for wonderful relaxation and calming of the soul,the walk was very pleasant.We like to watch your videos,we see the world through your eyes at a given moment,and we look into places where we cannot get to.Thank you for that.❤

[@jampuppy]

You have such an inquisitive mind. With that trait, every destination is interesting. I do have preferences of course, but as long as I learn (and I always do), it’s good for me. I love when you withhold and give hints. 😂 It’s fun to try to guess, be surprised and see what happens.

[@MtStaz71]

Love Ukiah! Love the shirt! Is Hopland Brewery still up there?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Not sure about that. I've passed through the town but haven't actually stopped there in years.

[@Maldives2025]

i always enjoy watching your videos over breakfast before work

[@brofrombrum8502]

22:08 that’s simply not true, though. African countries, such as Kenya for example, do have bus systems everywhere (from regular seats upto VIP seats which offer more space and comfort upfront). Also, the US/Dollar currencies stretch far more than other currencies in Africa. Hmm. Come on Gabriel!

[@sofiabarkho7932]

Every day I come from work and check to see if you posted anything and when you don't, I feel like something is missing all day, your videos takes me on journeys to places most likely I will never see ,, God bless you keep it up,, you sure are a unique traveler 😊❤🙏😎

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Great approach, Gabriel! Safe travels!

[@coleenoliva291]

Oh, and that's my favorite t-shirt of yours. It looks well traveled.

[@coleenoliva291]

Hi Gabe, really cool to see you at your Mom's house. I'm glad you're taking a break and seeing family and friends. Just wanted to say that you could never show too much of India for me. From traveling all over the world (via KZbin) India looks like the most fascinating and unique place on the face of this planet, and I know you have only scratched the surface. If I had it all to do over again I would travel just like you. So cool that KZbin makes it possible now to support yourself that way. And congrats on nearing 600k!! Wooo! I think you're the best on KZbin so it's no surprise. Don't change a thing. I hear other travel KZbinrs mention you all the time. You are simply the best for so many reasons. Have fun and stay safe. Coleen

[@evacrabb5294]

New place or old, you always make your videos interesting.

[@solecasioa6334]

India is a never-ending story! ❤❤❤❤

[@monKeman495]

god i couldn't tell you more how much i love that indian himalayas trek

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

Tired of India. Time for new countries

[@Westcoast_Fishing]

Patagonia Argentina 🇦🇷 🏔

[@gregoriopuro]

I agree.. one of the most spectacular lands on planet Earth

[@happypenny2211]

We were there in December 2023 and we had a great time ❤

[@EsaLena1]

I'm hoping to get to Argentina in October, but I won't have time to get far out of Buenos Aires, unfortunately. I was trying to go in April and then realized how much more money I would need, since practically everything requires cash. And also provided that Milei doesn't take things to hell between now and then.@@happypenny2211

[@Rafa_Llamazares]

I like you, you are very humble, Gabe. Thanks for the vid

[@suefiebiger2290]

I wold imagine there are many variables that must be considered when planning an itinerary. Traveling full time and filming, editing , uploading videos must be exhausting at some point. I give you so much credit - and truly appreciate your work. Thank You!

[@Susietravels]

Totally agree with you. It's exhausting travelling place to place. Ive been travelling to Nepal for 30 years and still go back trek the same trek I've done previously. India next and I might fall in love with it, thanks for all the videos on india. Looking forward to Rajasthan, Ladakh, Kerala, and the Western Ghats. Visas are the defining issue, the indian visa is a generous for US, and UK citizens and allows us the explore for longer. I love watching what you are up to in your daily life, I think too many new travel youtuber’s are racing around trying to do more and more, faster and faster, as you know, just as in hiking in Nepal, you never really experience the journey unless you go a bit slower and soak it all up. It's that what draws viewers in. Ilove watching your videos and the countries you go to suit my budget and tastes. Mongolia has been on my wish list so might have to spend a few months there. India first Or maybe Nepal... again.. Lol

[@DaltonMirklestein]

Go to communist China Suzy 😊

[@brenthotham9610]

Nice to hear you discuss more of your Canadian roots. Go Canada Go

[@JH-me]

I’m in Greece now . Spent the winter months on Naxos . Leaving for Athens next week yay .

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Sweet, sounds like a nice trip.

[@SandraStoughton-y7o]

Hi Gabe we really love your show we watch you all time, excited to see where your travels take you next. Is it possible to go to death valley to see the new lake that has formed there?

[@monKeman495]

congrats to 600k fam

[@Lazegoose55]

I'm in Kandy Sri Lanka, your recent trip to Sri Lanka inspired me to tour it. My wife is from India so I've been there about 10 times. You opened my eyes to how different it is and I really am enjoying my stay. I like the Budist culture. I came this way because my mother in law is not well. I made my decision to visit Sri Lanka vs India for one reason. I get so annoyed by all of the horn honking in India.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Very cool, enjoy Sri Lanka.

[@harsharao3555]

Om Namah Shivaya, nice T shirt. Love from India. Not skippng those ads so that you have more to explore INDIA again 😊. Thanks Gabe.

[@PaulYeghouchian]

love it, can't wait for the next one!

[@thrivingnow7843]

Loved it when you said you only go to places that have interesting culture. ❤❤❤

[@normanlee31]

Interesting video. Because this was exactly my question. Do you travel to keep the viewers entertained or do you travel just for yourself. Here's a thought though, if you ignore the viewers too much and keep repeating countries because it's what you want to do then they get bored and potentially start to drop off which in turn must affect your income? But at the end of the day it's the viewers paying for everything so surely they should be your top priority? Is it not a valid point?

[@clarkmadrosen1780]

I agree 350%. Thank you. 😊

[@FSVR54]

Great vid, Gabe

[@marafarnham595]

Whoa Gabriel, nice walk and talk. 😊❤

[@TrekRoadbiker]

hi Gabe. Greetings from the bay area. My vote is still for China. I don’t know if you can even get in there but it would be great to see you deal with a difficult country. I think it is safe there, so probably after a while it probably wouldn’t be too bad. Keep up the good work. Always enjoy looking at your videos. i’ve been watching for years.

[@pasqualeabarno]

You are best.. Take care of yourself 🍀💚👋

[@louisebean9428]

I think your internet channel is better than published travel information, as information goes out of date so quickly.

[@andrewdalbert7078]

My friend trust me, I was very skeptical to go to Africa at the beginning as well for the same reasons, then I went to Tanzania and I met the friendliest people ever, you can go to Zanzibar and enjoy the amazing Indian Ocean, or go hiking to mt Kilimangiaro, I will never forget the kindness of the African people, and the culture is amazing, in fact I am programming to go back and explore the coast of Kenya, and it is not expensive you can rent an apartment on Airbnb or go to a guesthouse easily, trust me you won’t regret it, start with Tanzania!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Right on, sounds good. 👍✌️

[@lilynesh3227]

Gabriel whereever you go your travels are beautiful❤in Atakama or Yemen😊in Greenland or El Nido😊We love you😊you are friendly with people everywhere❤people adore you😊SYMPLY THE BEST🥇

[@Peggy-Kay]

Very interesting video!

[@RH-adventure]

Great video. If you do go back to Nepal I would be super interested to know how the new guide system works. I heard that you still dont need a guide in Everest district, but in Annapurna you do. For me having to hire a guide ruins the whole thing😢

[@L.F.williams-jx4db]

Great CLIPS! What are YOU using to Record with? It's Crystal Clear both Visually and Audio!!

[@josebadiazdeguerenu4244]

I think you have to travel to the places you enjoy, because if you enjoy, we also enjoy it.

[@WandererBell]

Hi Gabriel, is there a reason why you don’t use airbnb when you pick a place to travel to? I am curious to hear your thoughts. Thank you for all you do🙏

[@christinelamb1167]

I've wondered about that, too.

[@DeputyDog-mh1yo]

​@christinelamb1167 hi Chris

[@ytjim]

My thoughts on why that might be would be that there's less to worry about when booking a hotel, no need to arrange how you're getting the keys or whatever, and no issues if you need to leave a day or two earlier or later, generally speaking - the way that Gabriel travels tends to be a bit less structured, so more suited to getting hotels. Besides, if he booked AirBnBs we'd probably end up getting less food shots at the end of the videos, and we can't have that.

[@whereisgabri3641]

Being a full time youtuber I believe that you also choose places based on the content you can make there. That’s why for example India>>> Mongolia or Zambia or Malawi or whatever other country which might be interesting to visit, but not very captivating in terms of content. India has a potential 1.2billion audience interested in watching videos of a westerner in their country. That’s a massive opportunity

[@Observers00]

You are doing an incredible job. Your Coverages are genuine and provide real life happening in towns, cities and around. If you like visiting your favorite countries 50 times & more, its great. We learn more. Do what your heart says. We will follow your videos.

[@chrisbrown8748]

You can always just meet me in Rio de Janeiro next month for some fun in the sun🙌🏽

[@KrishnaKrishna-p2j]

Id love to see a video of you visiting puri India.

[@stellamarina4123]

I travel to the same areas for pretty much the same reason...except I would add the islands of the South Pacific to the list of easier countries to travel.

[@thortessem271]

Safe travels

[@mwcinci]

You could start a mission to create a bunch of gabies to video multiple locations at once. I think it takes about 18 years to get that option spun up however

[@SwiftyTravels]

I hear ya about the traveling lifestyle. Full time travel would be very tiring. Love the shirt by the way!😀👍

[@codymoore5387]

You should go to Gibraltar! From there explore more of Northern Africa!

[@junefirst500]

Hi Gabriel, I hope you go Africa! I feel Souther & Northen Africa Have beautiful Landscape & Safety !!!

[@Terry49]

Gabriel you signed off with statement (Happy Trails) The cowboy Roy Rogers and Dale Evans used that ending their TV show everytime.

[@stephenworthington-white8294]

I would definitely recommend Chitwan. I entered Nepal overland from India so I stopped there for 3 days. It was amazing!! I saw several rhinos while walking thru the jungle plus several other animals. Also got to play with a one month old elephant at the rehab facility!! Best day ever. Happy Travels

[@proevosham4923]

The Travel Century Club list could be interesting for you. It counts unrecognised territories and places distinct from the mainland like Madeira and Sicily

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

If I counted various territories and disputed countries that would increase my country count a lot: Kosovo, Taiwan, Northern Cyprus, Kashmir, US Virgin Islands, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, etc.

[@proevosham4923]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos Indeed yes quite a numbers boost 😃 Quite an interesting list (and club)

[@Deadfoot-Dan]

Namibia has the geography and feel of the Australian Outback, and considering there are so many B&B's and restaurants there run by European's it almost doesn't seem like it's even in Africa. Even the little of Windhoek I saw it was clean and looked pretty nice, there are also some pretty cool dune hikes and parts of the Skeleton Coast that are just overrun with seals as far as you can see. I saw a huge park that was full of nothing but seals.

[@jfp6400]

Don’t need anything new - just go to nice places and have fun

[@brucerobertson3197]

How much extra would it cost to spend a month traveling around south america so your viewers could see your perspective on new countries? Are you not visiting South america due to cost?

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Most of South America is pretty inexpensive, so no, that isn't why. The only reason is I just decided to go to other places. But I spent three months there in 2015 and had a great trip: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4Onp2qFacZ6fq8

[@brucerobertson3197]

@@GabrielTravelerVideos That was nine years ago. You have changed and the video technology has changed for the better. Go to South America.

[@kazzicup]

I hope you go to Peru soon.

[@SisterSunnyFreeSpirit]

I Need that sweater you have!!!!

[@travelwithpeace1]

One very important factor you hadn't mentioned is the AGE. We aren't getting younger and running around the world is as you said, it's quite demanding at times, and I can testify to that too. So the real question is for how much longer would you truly be able to continue this lifestyle. I personally wish you to be able to do this for many years to come but I know it ain't easy despite that it looks very glamorous on screen.

[@LadyMul]

Gabriel, there’s a budget for everyone in Africa. How do you think locals travel and holiday on local salary? Please don’t let anyone put you off. Start with South Africa and work your way up to Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania… but in your own time ❤

[@jimmytrebert1422]

Try Iceland and Greenland but not in the winter maybe.

[@Travelhiker520]

From what I've seen and read, Dunedin on the south Island of New Zealand looks very nice and interesting.. It has a rich Scottish heritage.

[@TheSwede70]

The next time I get the question why I go where I go I will send a link to this video. So many factors decides.