How we met? - Life Update 2025 - Q&A

[@londonisforeverblue1022]

man i love your vlogs, you just seem like normal people having awesome lives, your vlogs are raw and real and gives me the old youtube vibes that are soo rare nowadays. keep the videos coming here's to more success for the year 2025!!

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much for such a lovely comment, we love hearing this :) Happy 2025 to you! :)

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@JoelfriendWill you visit Medellín, Colombia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

[@Kanyamillo]

the new channel name🫶🏻

[@Joelfriend]

Yayy glad you like it! ❤️

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@JoelfriendWill you both visit Lima, Peru?

[@Joelfriend]

It could… possibly be this year we visit Peru

[@speedy6997]

You need to marry this girl asap Joel

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@JoelfriendHow about visit Santiago de Chile and São Paulo?

[@jasonlavere5071]

We love watching all your videos, and your videos from SE Asia helped us plan a really awesome 3 week vacation to Thailand this past summer. My daughter absolutely loved the elephant sanctuary in the Chiang Mai region. This is a great video because I'm seeing a different side of you guys. Your videos don't always have to be about where you are and what there is to do. It's nice to hear about your stories and challenges you go through as well. People aren't just watching your channel because of where you are going, it's because of who you guys are. So don't be afraid to show people who you are. Safe travels this year and maybe our paths will cross one of these days!

[@Joelfriend]

Aww this is such a lovely message, thank you so much! We really appreciate it ☺️

[@Joelfriend]

And amazing, I’m glad she liked the elephant Sanctuary, it’s such a great spot!

[@Iuckylukey]

Emilia's natural inclination is to smile and it really illuminates this channel.

[@alexanderschwarm7755]

This is such a comfort channel for me

[@Joelfriend]

Aww thank you Alexander, always great to hear from you!

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@JoelfriendAre you visiting São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

[@Chathuranga01.]

I am a Sri Lankan. I came to know you through Ella Video. I am happy that you came to our country and saw the beauty. I am still a student but from today I watch your videos whenever I can❤❤

[@MaxandJacqueline]

Well done on the channel name change.... It was about time 😅

[@deadAdzy]

Watching you guys while drinking some tea and eating peanut butter brings me great comfort.

[@Joelfriend]

Ahaha I love that enjoy your tea and peanut butter! Yum! ☺️

[@ronbeaubien]

@17:25 I'd like to give a round of applause for Joel recommending the viewers speak to a doctor regarding medical issues and not trusting himself nor Emilia on the topic. 👏👏Bravo! 👏👏Far too many influencers go off the deep end recommending extreme fad diets, giving unsound medical advice, and the like.

[@Maxi-333]

Aw I'm so happy for the new channel name & your success ❤🌟

[@chanthalong4442]

Congratulations to both of you, I’m looking forward to see your journeys in 2025, wish both of you the best

[@Joelfriend]

thank you so much, happy 2025 to you too!

[@adamr84]

Your channel's been a massive information lifeline for me. Currently watching this in Thailand, first time here with my wife. I wish you both all the best with your channel

[@Joelfriend]

Aw thank you so much, so glad the channel has helped you and others out! Have the best time in Thailand! 🇹🇭

[@ashleyupshall7641]

Good luck and safe travels in 25. Keep on Truckin.

[@doodsanddudes]

Kara and Nate definitely has inspired my channel. I am not full time yet but it will get there. Great stats. You guys went to some unique places. Great travel guys. 😊

[@Joelfriend]

We definitely love our unique places, and that'll will continue in 2025!

[@AristoPhanes-i2g]

You two make a great couple. 🎉

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you!! 😊

[@DiscoSeeman]

What both of you have achieved and experienced at such a young age is truly amazing and inspiring . Both of you helped me get over the nerves to go backpacking across Thailand

[@andrejcacala8629]

Great video, enjoying watching your channel so much. It's not just showing places but it's looks more personal from videos. 😊 Happy 2025 traveling

[@justjordiano]

Yesss cool to finally hear how you met!

[@Joelfriend]

Glad to share it with you!

[@kmarshall-xn4on]

Yayyyyyyyy they’re back! Welcome home 🫶

[@Joelfriend]

We are home! Thank you for watching!

[@CambrenSievert]

Yall's channel is awesome and very inspiring

[@JustTunes31]

Happy Travels in 2025 guys 😎 Looking forward to seeing your videos !

[@PrannatSharma]

Wow I recently stumbled upon your channel and have been addicted ever since!! (Especially the Indonesia series). Absolute fav travel vloggers and defff my new comfort channel!! 🫶🫶

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much we love hearing comments like this! ☺️

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@JoelfriendAre you both gonna visit Santiago de Chile?

[@ablizyunus6631]

I like your KZbin channel very much. All videos are excellent and both of you are so nice and kind. I am looking forwards to more good videos with high quality as your earlier videos. Best wishes for both of you and success for your next trips!

[@peterlivingstone6186]

Love the house - and of course, Senna...what a cute little cuddle monster 😁. As an aviation buff, I'd be interested in knowing out of all those flights you took, which airlines were the best...and which were the worst ? Having been born in Malaya ( as it was then ) I have a particular fondness for Malaysia and Singapore. Singapore is pretty amazing, and heaven for foodies 😁. Keep enjoying your travels and posting your brilliant films & photos. You make a lovely couple ❤️ .

[@scott-hamilton]

An amazing video rounding off an incredible year of travel and even better videos! Bring on the adventures for 2025 🙌🏼I just want to say a massive thank you for feeding my love for travel 🌍

[@Joelfriend]

Aww thank you so much Scott for all your support in 2024, love hearing all the comments from you, and can’t wait to share more travels this year! All the best!

[@joshuadominictoling5310]

@@JoelfriendAre you gonna visit Quito, Ecuador by Spring and Summer vlog?

[@QV_Travels]

This was an awesome video to see your year in reflection! Thank you! 🎉🌍✈️

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much for watching! ☺️

[@QV_Travels]

@Joelfriend always! 🙌🌍✈️

[@esrider7765]

Glad you changed channel name. Live long and prosper.

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much! It was definitely needed!

[@BonanzaRoad]

Name change long overdue. Luv you guys! Looking forward to all the adventures to come!

[@clubfasteddie77]

I love your channel, good luck and happy 2025 ❤

[@codylane3890]

Good old Bali belly, gets ya everytime! Great video!

[@sandaruwanjayawardana-c6c]

wish you happy new year. you guys gave me so much travel ideas for me . thank you so much for that. stay safe. love you guys from Sri lanka

[@Joelfriend]

Big happy new year to you too! Thank you so much for all you support and every view! Thank you so much ☺️ have the best 2025!

[@justjordiano]

Nice to see the channel name change, I think it certainly suits your channel better.

[@Joelfriend]

We definitely agree! ☺️

[@BullDuckov]

I was surprised you did not like Medellin. I also visited more than 10 countries last year and Colombia was one of my favorite, so much that I want to return to see more. It felt like a good place to live, not just vacation like in South-East Asia. So many beautiful hikes around Medellin too.

[@Carinowanderers]

Your story is so cute ! Love u guys 🥰

[@jairusfernz1941]

the new channel name is sooooo cute,!!! Emilia deserves her name too considering shes the heart of this channel as well🥰😊😊i love this QnA pls do one every yearr!!! i became a fan in 2024 and im excited to see more amazing videos and hope to see you someday on a random trip anywhere around the world!!🥰❣❣

[@Joelfriend]

Aw thank you so much, really appreciate this thank you 😊

[@jkwaggoner1]

Appreciated this type of informational video (context like how you met, lol)! Also, great idea on the stats, we're going to start keeping things like number of beds, lol...and maybe quality of beds (ha!) moving forward. We are an older couple, but it has been fun watching you "grow up" and I really mean mature in both content and style, well done! Watched you through Covid partly to fuel our dreams of retiring back to long slow travel (which we are now doing!!!), so cheers and thanks!!

[@nunopestana6485]

Best video until now. Congratulations to you two and to the Chanel. More amazing videos

[@ahmednew2335]

This is amazing ❤

[@Alex__H13]

Congratulations on all your success, and the name change makes sense and speaks volumes!

[@joakimholmer9744]

Love your work. Nate and Kara are good inspiration.

[@Joelfriend]

Ahah they are great inspiration 😌

[@RickyMau97]

This video was really fun, nice to know extra stuff that were not mentioned yet

[@Joelfriend]

That’s great to hear! Thanks for watching!

[@lindah953]

Really enjoyed this video and filming more in the Socotra style sounds great. Looking forward to following you on your adventures in 2025. ❤️

[@atakanbilici4941]

U guys amazing..

[@Joelfriend]

Aw thank you so much ☺️

[@ronbeaubien]

If you go to Hawaii, make sure you get off of Oahu. For example, I was completely amazed by the Big Island of Hawaii. It has amazing snorkeling on the west coast, the awe-inspiring volcanoes in the south, the waterfalls and jungles in the east, cowboys and horse ranches in the north, and fantastic views of space from Mauna Kea in the center. So many different climates all on one island.

[@kmarshall-xn4on]

100%%%% agree, I went backpacking around the islands for a month in 2022 and the big island was by far my favourite !! Akaka falls took my breath away

[@ronbeaubien]

@@kmarshall-xn4on Yeah. I wasn't expecting much, but I was completely blown away by the Big Island. I was so glad we could bring our son with us. He could learn about the ocean, volcanos and lava, jungle, and space all in one trip.

[@ninalucy1178]

I'd love to see you both in Brasil ❤️

[@emmah3]

If you do another Q&A i'd love to know how you balance your travelling and actually getting to see and enjoy the moment vs filming just enough content to put together your (good) videos. Also do you ever feel like you film too much or not enough to tell the story/info you wanted to share.

[@AM-cl6fu]

great video !

[@pramodgouda7559]

Have a great year ahead, looking forward to your travel videos of 2025. Hope you visit India in 2025.

[@danikacheyne4580]

Been new to your channel and love your videos! Makes me think of me and my fiancé we had recently travelled a lot of Latin America and talk about starting a channel! You should come to Canada, specifically Vancouver island on the west coast (where I’m from) and Banff (Alberta where my fiancé is from) great hikes and sites to see!

[@EnriqueDeQuesada101]

You kids are a great couple!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@RitaZ0518]

very eye-catching ring, can I congratulate you two now?🤭

[@rockindude3001]

I totally am in a deep ballet-rabbithole on YT at the moment. Therefore it's wild that Emilia just happens to be a Ballerina!! New channel name: perfect. Looking forward to your 2025 trips. Would you revisit places when you think you haven't done them justice? Cheers from Germany.

[@Joelfriend]

Ahaha no way what a coincidence! 😊

[@jichaopan6090]

So happy for your guys,can’t wait for the new travel vids.

[@robh2312]

Great videos I truly enjoy them, by the way Panama is not North America it’s actually central America

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much ☺️ apologies we meant the continent of North America which includes Central America (as one of 7 continents)

[@robh2312]

@ No apologies needed brother. I really appreciate all the good things you said about Panama and the islands of San Blas. Panama is my Home country and I’m proud to hear you guys enjoyed yourselves there.

[@Joelfriend]

Panama is one of our favourite countries for sure, Emilia is hosting a group trip shortly

[@robh2312]

There is an island called Escudo de Veraguas. It’s an island on the north Atlantic side of Panamá closer to Bocas del Toro. It’s a pretty cool island

[@hollydavid69]

Nice work changing the name of your channel 🤠.

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you! ☺️

[@lanovello]

Come to Brazil! Haha 😂❤

[@Joelfriend]

We would love to, it’s our dream! How is safety? And where would you recommend?

[@coolblobmc]

Also I swear youve been to socotra at the same time as another popular travel youtubers which is claire and peter

[@Joelfriend]

We went to Socotra I think one week after them, so just missed them :)

[@Chris-yk9gs]

I’m surprised the most important question wasn’t asked. How much money was spent in 2024 to finance all this?

[@Joelfriend]

That is a great question and one I’d have to look into quite a bit, maybe I could keep track this year in 2025

[@jaylal2042]

Love your channel, Will you be going to New Zealand?

[@Joelfriend]

Potentially towards the end of the year… 😅🤫

[@emmah3]

​@@Joelfriendyay yes come here!!

[@niklas319]

I'm also traveling and wanted to see where I've already been, how long and get yearly stats as well. Hence I ended up writing my own app for this. Every day I checkin where I've slept. It's available on both Android & iOS and published under my name Niklas. 2024 for me: 23 countries (2 continents) in 62 different cities with 72 places (in some cities I stayed in different places), 29 country crossings which means I've been to some countries more than once. Total distance travelled was 63567 kilometers. 80% of it with the plane, 5161km with train, 4868km with a bus, 1815km with a car, etc I was also in Bail, the trick is to avoid eating meat. Often it's not cooled properly when they get it delivered or the place does not cool it, secondly if you drink smoothies always without ice since the water might be contaminated; the same goes when you brush your teeth, use a bottle of water to rinse/wash.

[@rukjindgi841]

Hello how are you 😊😊

[@Joelfriend]

We are great thank you! Happy new year!

[@999jimbo111]

Salmonella is a big issue in vegetables, many food safety issues are in organic vegetables.

[@Joelfriend]

Ahh yes we think that must be how Emilia picked it up

[@coolblobmc]

I thought you quit... you did;t yayyyyyyyyy can you give me a clue were you traveling next?

[@Joelfriend]

Nooo way! ahaha We are travelling somewhere soon where they love cricket a lot...

[@naomi_stone]

How long are you planning on staying in the UK for ?

[@ordelmere]

Very pleased to hear of the partnership in your filming. You make a great couple. Hawaii is our favourite and make sure you visit as many of the islands as possible (sure you would anyway). You should grab all opportunities now while you can and while you are young. Looking forward to more content.

[@Joelfriend]

Thank you so much! YASSS Hawaii is a dream of ours we just know it’s going to cost quite a bit, but I’m sure we will get there at some point! Kauai and Maui look beautiful, in fact they all do! 😂

[@chenitha001]

Are you coming to Srilanka or going to India

[@SaiK-e5i]

Hi Joel, Am trying really really hard to move out of India to any country and settle there. Can you please suggest me any easy way to move. Am currently working as a software engineer with 8 years of work experience. This move is really so important for me!!!!! Please suggessttt!!!

[@pakistanimuslima4920]

Would you travel to Pakistan? Especially Northern Pakistan. It is amazing.

[@effe81]

I traveled alot in South east asia in 2024, but by far the best place i visited was Kurdistan, iraq, people dont think its safe but I never felt so safe in a place before, also great nature and friendly ppl (got invited home to random ppl), only thing to think about is to stay on the kurdish side of the country and not cross into Iraq. So if you want to try something different with Jemen vibes try kurdistan.

[@AristoPhanes-i2g]

May 2025 Be Your Best Year Yet!

[@Joelfriend]

We hope so, hope you have a great year too!

[@davidhumphrey2593]

If you want my help on what anywhere could be for a Famous Place to visit (that no one visit) is… try ANYWHERE in the overall nation of MYANMAR!!! 😁 Especially Ngwe Saung Beach and the SHWEDAGON Pagoda (at Yangon), and the SHWEZIGON Pagoda in the Bagan Temples!!! 😁😁 I was a former teacher in Myanmar for one year, so trust me, I know the nation, I’d just need to be reinvested!! 😂😢

[@Joelfriend]

We would LOVE to visit Myanmar we just don’t know how safe and the civil unrest is since the coup?

[@GoingGoingOurWay]

Well done on your channel name change the your time more year Joel & Emilla With Tien Nguyen more

[@bblueorchid]

Marry her then!

[@patricksurya520]

The thing that needs to be fixed is the very short duration of your video

[@Joelfriend]

How long would you say is a good time length for a video?

[@patricksurya520]

@Joelfriend minimum 30 minutes