How Much $$ Do My Videos Make? Income vs Expenses

[@bangkok_as_is]

the most authentic and down-to-earth travel channel on youtube, thanks for all the videos, man. been following your journey for years

[@diamondtimes11]

He should be paid soo much more. It's a shame . KZbin cmon man

[@angelawhitehead6187]

Relaxing voice and easy to understand English is correct. Well done Gabriel. Love the channel and the videos.

@@diamondtimes11 I have heard that the revenue potential for vloggers/creators has gone down a lot since the pandemic in 2020! People were making more pre pandemic than they are these days!!! 🤔

[@thedew2007]

You’re the only KZbin creator I’ve watched that actually gives a clear picture of how much KZbin pays

[@diamondtimes11]

Basically it's 5K to 7k for 1 million views If it's US views and watches more than 4 minutes per view.

[@angelawhitehead6187]

Agree

[@s1mv1t]

Congrats on 600k man!! I appreciate the raw and organic footage in your videos, you're a real one for not getting lost in advertising and staying true to your passions.

[@JayandSarah]

The sub count is huge but there is no correlation to views, that is the reality of how this works.

[@churchofbrap876]

My favorite videos of yours are when you go to beautiful places, but in the off season when the places are empty. Your series in Greece was epic!

[@kentbrosh8970]

Agree. Go to “cheaper” countries. Budget travel is your niche. “cheaper” countries are normally rich in culture and offers the viewer a great experience seeing things they don’t normally see. Keep up the “budget” and profit my friend. Great work.

[@Chuck8541]

Pretty cool to see how much a youtuber actually makes. Thanks for the transparency, dude!

[@10ambeer58]

interesting stats! I appreciate your willingness to share, most people would/will not.

[@harsharao3555]

Let us support Gabriel by helping him with ad revenue. Usually I try and not skip the first ad on these videos. But hey, there are some useful ads as well. Thanks Gabe.

[@yordanpopov]

There are people with premium subscription that don't get any ads.

[@alexf7377]

I salute you! I use a no-ad browser, however I try to use affiliate links etc when I can.

[@electrifyny]

OG in the game. I’ve been with you since around 20k. All the best to you sir well earned

[@TubeRegau]

Thanks!

[@carolinacadabra8278]

I enjoy following your travels but I also use your channel as a travel resource. For example, I’m off to Malta next week and the first thing I did to plan the trip was to watch all your Malta videos to get a rough idea of where I wanted to go and where to stay.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Excellent, Malta is super interesting, have a fun trip.

[@lowell62]

I use travel videos for that as well. And, for some inspiration in order to make it happen. After all, if a thought never turns into an action...

[@wadawads]

I'm also going to Malta for Easter.. just stopping in Valletta though.. also watched Gabe's Malta videos of course! 😂

[@tihomirhuin5940]

I did the same with bunch of places where i went...next one is paphos in may and sicily in august...ofc i will watch his videos before travel that is a must...also u can give me some tips Gabe for that places that wasnt on videos, tnx in advance😅👌💪

[@armunro]

Never realized the income was so low and unpredictable, especially since you have been doing it so long. Wishing you well and success in the future 💵💲

[@diamondtimes11]

It's between 5 and 10K per Million views. As long as watch time is 4miniutes Plus. And Sadly Gabe deserves more

[@alexf7377]

There are so many tubers at it these days. Covering costs is enough for most travellers. Making videos in your spare room is more profitable... but you don't get to see the world and have adventures. There is no royal road to attaining a million YT followers.

[@MISCIFMAKER]

Keep going outdoor boys hits , a million $ pay in a month .

[@chasbelair]

Thank you for your transparency on $$. Your El Salvador videos were very informative. You definitely provide a service. Keep traveling.

[@Basketball4life99]

I hope u make millions ❤

[@trivet1970]

he certainly deserves to be well paid for as hard as he works.

[@crombelsla9800]

Your travel channel has been incredibly successful, providing valuable information to over 600K subscribers. With your unique brand you have the potential to reach even greater heights. Hope you continue to see exponential growth in the future.

[@kishorejayaswal1500]

The most honest and clear view of a travel vloggers finance I’ve ever seen. Thank you!

[@NovaNova-s3x]

I've been watching your content for quite some time. Thank you for sharing this information because many wouldn't, especially given the prevalence of fake and disingenuous KZbinrs out there-it's truly disheartening. Congratulations on reaching 600k subscribers!

[@Russell-x8w]

Congratulations on hitting 600 K subscribers. You've come a long way since I found your channel in 2016 and you had 50 K. Cheers.

[@TheMooleytuna]

I've been here for YEARS! You were the first Travel Vlogger i discovered... I still watch every video! Keep it up!

[@zanetravel]

Gabe - I’m a long time viewer of your channel. You’re one of the vloggers that inspired me to make my channel and I especially appreciate these types of videos. Cheers man 🍻

[@ToldByAbe]

Yoo I watched both of you guys, awesome contents

[@EasternDreamer615]

I love this video Gabe. It's wonderful to see you succeed. I've been watching for 6-7 years at this point and hope to watch for many more.

[@nicklindsey3872]

I honestly learn a lot from watching your videos

[@chrisbutler6258]

Thanks for sharing everything Gabe. I love your honesty and all your travels. You inspire me to travel, which I do a lot, but the real gift you have and a few others doing KZbin videos is how so easily you can talk to a camera as if you are talking to a person, its an art for sure.

[@sparaglione]

@gabrieltraveler my favourite youtube channel, i still remember watching for the first time one of your videos, when you walked all the way up Mt Fuji in Japan. That was a epic episode. i hope to do that walk one day. Keep on the good work! 👍

[@RHYMANTV]

thanks for the transparency and interesting insight! Been watching you pretty much from the beginning and will continue to do so. Appreciate your content man!

[@davm2456]

The only properly honest and organic travel vlogger on KZbin. Love your vids, keep up the great work 👍

[@andybaker2456]

We may not have seen eye-to-eye on how to pronounce Ibiza, but I have to say that your dedication to your channel and your viewers is admirable, sir! As is your transparency. Very few KZbinrs see fit to share this kind of information, but doing so shows an awful lot of respect for your viewers, so I think we should be thanking you for that. I will admit to not tuning in to see all of the countries you visit; for example, I just couldn't get interested in Bangladesh! But that's fine, I know you'll soon be moving on, and I'll just wait for the next country! Thanks for keeping those of us with undying wanderlust satisfied, Gabriel! 😊

[@BucketListTravellers]

Thanks for being so open and sharing so much about your expenses and income. We're a few years into our journey as youtube travel creators and it is helpful to see what other creators are experiencing. it's very inspiring to see the amazing life you've created for yourself and that you have been able to sustain this lifestyle for the last decade.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Right on, good luck with your channel.

[@TheMIG333]

You deserve so much better and I am sure you will. One of the most authentic vlogger I have come across!

[@RaviKumarMY]

Gabriel's videos deserve way higher views counts but unfortunately KZbin algorithm only works cringey travel vloggers & overly polished videos

[@maryrosed8475]

Save for your retirement. It comes up quickly. I know as I am retired now and have to live on a budget! Ugh! But I enjoy your videos. Keep travelling and stay safe.

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

I absolutely agree

[@MarieA787]

True😢

[@Tonyshandle]

I think he uploads too many videos. People skip some of them which makes the algorithm think you're no longer interested and then stops serving them altogether.

[@Ioannis1924-0]

Many videos have titles that are only loosely related to the content . And are so focused in a daily activity that fail to convey an overview and a good, rounded impression of the visited country

[@joeallen6984]

Your chanel is great Gabe. It feels like the viewer is walking along side you having a chat and exploring the streets/city's/nature/food. Im sure you still gets a lot of views from older videos combined and get a good income through those too, but its a great insite into how KZbin works. Keep up the great videos Gabe, they're epic! You inspire others to travel the world 👍

[@SwiftyTravels]

KZbin is by far the best platforms as old videos continue to get viewed and bring in $$. Love the drum roll 😂😂 thanks so much for sharing!

[@Polmeetsworld]

Well then you lucky, yt isnt pushing any of my travelvideos and I have over 700 vids on my channel. My old vlogs dont get views my new ones hardly get to 300. I dont think my channel has a long life anymore if it stays like that. I will still travel but not make videos anymore

[@ritastiles24178815]

Do you get paid if people watch your old videos?

[@FSVR54]

@@Polmeetsworldthere is way too many people trying to be a "travel vlogger", over saturated space

[@diamondtimes11]

​@Polmeetsworld They are Busy pushing British streamers like Harry jaggard, backpacker Ben and Simon travels and such I could name 30 more. They get Non stop views for. Nothing

[@JayandSarah]

@@ritastiles24178815 of course, views are views but they really taper off after a few weeks of reach.

[@roberth7894]

Thx 4 the peek "behind the curtain" of how things work for you. I've also wondered how these channels will play out over time, as I've watched you and others for over 6 years. It seems like there will come a point when there will have to be change, but in the meantime I still enjoy your content!

[@wireeye2003]

I wish you safe travels, Gabriel you are making rich memories for the days when you are enjoying your senior years, you'll have many wonderful stories to tell your friends 🤙

[@thegrandtourist]

5th Damm. Getting closer. Hope you make millions bud. You deserve it being the original travel vogger

[@poppawasarollinstoneboom9396]

Just sent you a gift I’ve been watching you for years and you are one of the first travel vlogers on KZbin thank you for all the years of videos,, when I get paid I’ll send you another gift you deserve more than what you are getting

[@paulb345]

You are really an honest traveller who travel countries to learn and to teach others not to make money only. I appreciate!... Paul/NY

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

I find I'm much more interested in your travel vlogs when you go somewhere affordable - because that's my budget. I can see myself there. When you travel to a super expensive country - such as Switzerland, I know I can't afford to go there, so I'm less likely to watch. I appreciate the breakdown - it's always interesting to know about the financial side of things.

[@TheNinjaMarmot]

Wish you the best dude. Hope 2024 brings you more money. Need to be a bit more savvy with the way the yt algorithms work. There are tips and tricks. Timing, trends, tags, wording etc. We watch you because your videos are less polished than the other vloggers. Hope you keep it that way. But I think more interaction with the locals would help. People like the drama.

[@no_soy_rubio]

All good points

[@stefpix]

Yes. There is a lack of interaction with people. The videos could be a bit shorter.. like 12 or 15 minutes with some editing. More stories of people. That would increase the views. I sometimes listen at 1.5x speed and skip some parts

[@mamatatalukdar6413]

Agree more interactions with locals are more fun.

[@Peggy-Kay]

This was very interesting. I had assumed that you would be earning much more by now with so many followers. You definitely deserve more! Your videos are so authentic and interesting, plus you put so much effort into each one. Thanks for all that you do!

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

Yea

[@judymohre1430]

GAB, Love your videos. I hope your views go up substantially in the future. Your travel content is informative, interesting, and relaxing to wTch.

[@robbertclack6308]

as a long time viewer, i am more interested in places, in the world i have not or can not get to, so when i see your traveling the states i don't usually watch, I am mostly interested in any country that is not North American as it is a part of the world i can go to and see. You do such a great job showing the rest of the world, and for that I give a huge thanks. keep up the great job.

[@dreamthedream8929]

its also nice to watch videos of places that you like or have been to or would like to visit again. even for north america he can give you ideas of exploring different places there

[@dreamthedream8929]

its also nice to watch videos of places that you like or have been to or would like to visit again. even for north america he can give you ideas of exploring different places there

[@laurataylor9207]

To find a way to support yourself while doing something you love is the ultimate career. Gabriel, I think you're great. You're open and honest and take us places that we would never see otherwise. ❤️

[@liam5382]

You're videos are the best. Looking forward to your future travel videos.

[@ValentinaMitchell1]

I’d love to get some merchandise from you, like t-shirts., etc. I think you’re doing great, you are beyond amazing person no matter what you do! I’m thinking of traveling soon too, my dads wishes were for me to celebrate life, so I should.

[@oregonziggy2391]

I have a T-shirt on the way.

[@TheEddieToro]

Gabriel I hear ya'. You keep doing what suits you best amigo.

[@trivet1970]

i cant imagine not having your videos to look forward to! i always let the ads (even tho i hate them) play because i know it benefits you.

[@vidiot57]

Thanks for being so transparent and open.. Makes me watch your videos !!

[@michellesteinbeiss-bryan7366]

Wow! This was an incredibly interesting video. HUGE respect for your transparency and honesty in sharing this information. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve EVER watched a KZbin video of this openness with finances before. Such an eye opener. I really thought you made more money than this, especially considering how much hard work you put into it. With that in mind, it truly highlights the PASSION you have for traveling and for this AMAZING travel channel. Money is NOT everything in life. ) You are a man to be admired and respected. You have a “class act” travel channel with manners, a real gentleman. Numbers and stats don’t provide the entire picture. Essence is found in the immeasurable. You educate, inspire, entertain, and keep the travel bug and dreams alive for so many!!!! You can’t put a price on that. You and this AMAZING travel channel are worth SO MUCH MORE!!!!! Onwards to ONE MILLION SUBS!!! It WILL happen. 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@stereomaster4231]

Been watching your videos since at least 2015. Carry on and enjoy life man!

[@edwardvd54]

Very interesting video! Great to get this honest insight. I have seen so many of your videos and it is always a delight.

[@mozar5175]

Hi Gabriel from a fellow Canadian. Love your videos, you are doing all these trips for us.. your videos are also educational. Hope you make good money of off them. Cheers!

[@RaphaelNation]

Congratulations Gabriel on surviving a decade on KZbin. The algorithm Keeps changing and reducing the views. So we are always battling the algorithm. The way around this is to make more clips and videos of various lengths from each video. That way one days video shoot can give you 20 videos. This allows you to focus and highlight each aspect of a long video that can get lost in one long video. That works for me. I think people are interested in specific aspects of the USA and specific cities. LA, LV, NY, MIA, DC, ATL, Disney, Universal Studios, etc. etc.

[@TimKyoutube]

as a fellow vlogger i noticed you were going to hawaii and i said to myself.... "man this guy is taking a big hit, going and trying to vlog there"

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Yep. It works better if you go there, camp and hitchhike: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3OqpmWrhdJ4nMk

[@je7882]

Love your videos and have been watching for years. You're so down to earth and informative 😊

[@thekernall74]

I watch your videos no matter where you are located 👍

[@EarthCamper]

Good information. Thank you for sharing. I wish you all the best.

[@terencegraham8414]

You're a legend my friend, your commitment to travel is world class.

[@M64936]

Respect, this is clearly a passion of yours, I enjoy your videos.

[@brettrichards8332]

The go to man for travelling keeping it real that we can all relate to, keep it up 👍

[@jenniferrosebruce6385]

I try not to be too harsh, but since watching Gabriel when he had 12k followers, I find all the travel vloggers that have come after him, boring, going for sensationalism, no informed history of the places they visit,etc. Gabriel is like a well loved history teacher who informs as well as entertains, unfortunately he is in a niche market hence his following being 600k not 2mil. But at least Gabriel has amazing followers who ask intelligent questions, give useful imput etc. ❤😊

[@dreamthedream8929]

many people like bald and bankrupt due to his interactions with people and also due to his language abilities, when he goes to hindi or russian speaking places he can speak to people there

[@ilike2walk227]

Great video. I used your videos to get an idea where to go and what to expect. Hope you make millions because you deserve it

[@sweetchildmine08]

How about content using your expertise on how to plan for trips, logistics, finances etc? For example, years ago when I travelled to Thailand to volunteer I was shocked that my volunteer buddy had just emailed the place asking if they wanted help, whereas I had paid an agency a lot of money not being as savvy as him. He ended up in the very same accommodation as me also! That travel changed my life & I always look for budget places to stay & eat etc usually in Spain, but I also always end up overspending. Your life skills could help some young people starting out & some not so young! 😊

[@thomaswhite9762]

Hello Gabriel, I'm enjoying all the videos so far , and out of all the 'best' jobs/ occupations in the world, you clearly have the best job in the world, and its credit given to you for providing me/ the rest of audience with your adventures, travelling can be expensive, but in the end it's totally worth it, no matter where you go. Thanks for everything so far!

[@marafarnham595]

Glad you always revisit older videos etc...... you are a champion to continue making videos and sharing your adventures. Interesting to see how things have changed as far as prices etc......thank you Gabriel 😊❤

[@saulromero7027]

Thanks for all your videos down in El Salvador. I really enjoy your videos from there. Hopefully your videos will get more views since you make good videos.

[@janakotrcova2790]

Gabriel,you combine the pleasant with the useful,thank you very much for that,I wish you happy and safe travels.👍

[@Nighthawk2211]

Congrats on 600k subs, Gabriel! I have followed you since less than 100k I believe. Well deserved, your channel should actually be even bigger. Always great content.

[@maltioxtravels]

As a person who has also been traveling/living abroad for a long time, my favorite videos are the ones where you are back home and reflecting/reminiscing and telling stories. I always look forward to those.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool. 👍

[@ChadeoYT]

Congrats on 600k! I love traveling with you virtually!

[@thebudgetbackpackers]

That was super informative Gabe. Thanks for sharing!

[@jucuyo1]

Good job Gabriel! You are the best adventurer traveller on youtube ❤️

[@lunchtime2960]

Thanks bro, as a small aspiring travel vlogger who is getting no views atm i really appreciate the info. Just home working saving for my next trip.

[@NelsonRecinos-e7b]

Thanks for visiting El Salvador 🇸🇻 I hope you had a good time.

[@xtro153]

Great video, really appreciate it. Keep making content 👍

[@tuneuptony3679]

My wife and I always wanted to start a travel channel focusing on California, the beaches, the mountains. There is so much to see. Maybe when we retire and devote the time. Keep up the videos!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Excellent idea, go for it.

[@mariagiannamarcesco8683]

bravo Gabriel !!! ottimi video !! semplice e onesto !! un caro saluto dall'Italia 👏👏

[@JennyGunner-ge3lz]

Love your videos they are always interesting. Appreciate your hard work and hope you make lots of money this year. Good luck with the dental appointment too.❤

[@JuanderLostTV]

First saw your Greyhound bus trip from Ukiah to SF back in 2017 and I was hooked! Had several channels (edutainment, trash and others) since then and I might as well go travel vlogging full time in the future.

[@JuanderLostTV]

Thanks Gabe for the inspiration!

[@gullsby]

Hope you keep on making travelling videos and enriching peoples lives for many more years!!! 🌍✈🌟

[@mylahbarreto5265]

I, too, am one of those who love watching your travels to exotic and/or less expensive countries. Adventure travels… always getting ideas & info for my travels through your channel

[@barb108]

I’m guessing that this video will do pretty well since it answers the question that many people are curious about but are too polite to ask. Some of your US content has been quite interesting such as your backpacking trip in the Marble Mountains or your trip to Alaska. I am into hiking and more adventurous travel (I found your channel when I was getting ready for a trek in Nepal) and would be interested in an adventure-focused road trip if you are in the US. Otherwise, I feel that your best content is in Asia, where the cultures are so different. I’d also love to see more from Central and South America, especially Patagonia. Happy travels wherever you go!

[@WalkingandTalkingAussieGirl]

I appreciate you edit your own videos, I love you keeping it real!!

[@Peter-MH]

No doubt the ultimate job!! Can’t continue forever, so it’ll be interesting to see if this one day morphs into the ‘ultimate retirement destination’ channel!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Definitely possibly maybe.

[@zachlaney-clark8061]

Very interesting! You deserve much more!

[@mwcinci]

Thanks for the transparency! Can't wait for the next world hopper

[@thehulk979]

Good luck with you career man.

[@Baxter_Miller]

Very interesting breakdown Gabe. Thanks for this

[@crazycanuck7416]

Love watching your adventures. You got my attention when you mentioned Jasper. Your story about Jasper on your Iceland blog is very cool as I too have had a similar experience living there. Looking forward to your next adventures.

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

Cool. 👍

[@CharlieChaplinVideos]

Congratulations on 600K🎉

[@whereisgabri3641]

Gabriel that airport shuttle is a rip off! Even more expensive than the one here in London. Thanks for sharing these stats, really interesting.

[@AmbientBackground108]

Of course the beautiful things is - a person gets paid for ALL the videos that were watched on their channel. And the expenses are basically like having a company debit card to use - so its a benefit of the job. You could say in addition to having a completely free trip, you also ended up with hundreds of dollars of cash in your pocket. And if you made that amount from 14 videos - perhaps when ALL of the videos on the channel are counted, the total dollar amount is even higher. I respect you for carving out a niche and making travelling your job - while being completely independent.

[@Ellary_Rosewood]

Nice to see you in Mendocino! My mom lives close by and we always spend a lot of time in this area whenever I visit her. I'm currently in the process of trying to make a living off of my KZbin channel and art career. It's my goal to be able to travel the world while painting it! Lately my videos seem to have been taking off more and more and it's giving me hope and motivation! I always appreciate transparent videos like this from other creators that show the reality of the financial aspect of KZbin. ❤

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

That would be pretty ultimate, good luck with it.

[@rudolphteperberry3888]

Thanks gor sharing Gabriel. Don't forget to invest any extra money. Index funds for a start but other things as you get to grips with it. That's how I'm funding my travels and retirement age 37 and I never had a massive salary in the past.

[@3DaysIn]

I think the thing with US travel content is you really have to drill down super deep because of how much content is already out there on the top layers of stuff. And I think this is just the channel really dig into it :D

[@Sion_6EQUJ5]

Love the content, wanna see more of Slovenia

[@pitney77]

Gabriel enjoy all ur travels and thanks for sharing the cost`s involved and what u earn via YT hopefully views improve as ur one of the best out there. (ireland)

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Congratulations on 600K subs! We love watching your adventures keep up the great work. ~Cara 😊

[@prakashbandekar4927]

We like you Gabe. You are genuine guy.

[@indianfyre]

Hi Gabe, love your vids for a while now! Thank you for this good info. I feel like you need to do more tips type videos like Wolters World and sharing your tips for travel across the world. I think you still need b-roll and a bit of travel but it seems more laid back than full on travel vlogging. Hope you find the new thing brotha!