I'M TERRIFIED OF AIRPORTS. HERE'S WHY.

[@drewbinsky]

I don't often open up about these things, but I felt that it was necessary to share. Can you guys relate to how I feel? Thanks, as always, for your support. I love you guys. Big stories coming soon from Mauritania!!!

[@dianaarash8826]

Hi Drew thx always for Posting.

[@orangeapple6746]

Second

[@eternalturtle2439]

Its very stressful, i can understand

[@whom382]

Since 9/11, airports have been absolute hell on earth.

[@massy_3126]

im from jamaica

[@EyesonEnforcement911]

"I have severe anxiety of airports." *Proceeds to basically travel the whole world*. Good for you for facing your fears, and turning them into a full on career! Not a lot of ppl have that amount of courage and initiative.

[@stockontruthchannel2631]

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[@hracekk]

Exactly man

[@Jubajourney]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@KhAnubis]

I’ve always been really fascinated by airports so I don’t necessarily have the same anxieties, but I’m always incredibly nervous and paranoid around police/security/border control of any kind. Even if they’re friendly I’m just paranoid

[@limonada7]

Same

[@limonada7]

Btw i like ur videos

[@limonada7]

xD

[@imaankhalid]

Yeah, me too!

[@asylumadventures27]

same airports give me a joyful feeling about going somewhere

[@BackpackerBen]

Couldn’t agree more with this 💀 think my heart rate is constantly 120bpm the entire time I’m at the airport

[@Celixir]

Verified person with 4 likes and no reply?

[@SeanTheScotsman]

hello verified person

[@DamoVII]

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[@Celixir]

@@DamoVII ur spam is 1 second ago lol

[@Celixir]

@@DamoVII SHUT UP PLS

[@StasFiestas]

Watching from Bogotá, Colombia. This video is so good because you're actually being vulnerable and sharing personal stories with us your followers. It's one thing to see someone traveling all the time, but to actually see what's going on behind the scenes is really interesting, too.

[@lukadoncic1772]

I'm dead

[@raidenstark315]

Me gustan tus videos stas

[@drewbinsky]

Thanks a lot Stas!! Hope to meet you someday soon!

[@sumitrarathod6150]

🙏🙏

[@KARATEbyJesse]

I appreciate you keeping it real Drew, we’re all grateful for your work and efforts! 🙏

[@chicagocarsandcoffee]

Hello one of many verified people

[@raidenstark315]

The karate nerd should do a collab with drew

[@drewbinsky]

Thanks Jesse !!

[@andreasahulova]

@@drewbinsky let me know, when you go to my hometown of Bratislava or to the UK. I am a Slovak who lives nearly 20 years in Manchester. However I have a flat in Bratislava and my family and friends and so forth.. PPPeter might shown you around Slovakia. However I am bit older than him and each of us have different places that we like to visit. Keep safe! Andrea

[@chait0669]

Honestly, I’m terrified of airport security checks, because I fear there’s something on me that may be detained, even if there isn’t anything that’s considered “dangerous” in my bags

[@tatianaa5441]

Same lol

[@drewbinsky]

YES

[@zerovikings5852]

I stopped caring and Arguing with stupid security staff. I just comply with whatever they tell me.

[@lolwtf1088]

I often feel afraid that someone puts something illegal in my handbag, like weapons/drugs just to screw me over at security checks. Thats why I always keep an eye on my luggage lmao.

[@alibabaraka5136]

@@lolwtf1088 i have the same fear

[@aaronhurst4379]

It's surprising but oddly comforting to know that even the most avid of travellers like yourself get anxious at airports. Thanks for sharing Drew!

[@ShortHax]

I’m terrified of people and airplanes. I don’t know why

[@lukadoncic1772]

Get scared of me then

[@JW0121]

Childhood trauma , people done u dirty back in the day and u need to process it. ( That's for people idk about airplanes )

[@oreaali6434]

Me too

[@genghiskhan.2265]

Everytime someone says there parents are together and not divorced I cry inside

[@mariesmith5744]

@@genghiskhan.2265 together doesn't mean happy. Could be dead inside. Hope this helps 😊

[@garydrawsandpaints7745]

Just got back from a month in Kenya and Africa. Truer words were never spoken. Airports and the process absolutely are anxiety inducing! We tried to leave from Los Angeles airport but my EVisa was declined though we had all the paper/digital pass cleared in hand….didn’t frickin’ matter…DECLINED! Missed flight…out money…booked safari waiting 10 thousand miles away. Had to book new flight and safari guide had to bribe someone in Nairobi to fix it. New expensive COVID tests, etc…, etc….transfers, delayed flights, running from terminal to terminal, hurry up and wait. Drew I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND your anxiousness. Takes a certain kind of unique bullheadedness to accomplish what you do. Do you ever find joy in the puzzle solving part of the journey? Keep the videos coming!

[@rhomelortiz191]

Thank you Drew for sharing your life with us. Before COVID happened, I used to celebrate my birthdays by travelling solo. I can't do that now so I am grateful that by watching your videos, I get to travel virtually with you!

[@drewbinsky]

Thanks, Ortiz!

[@VVVV-yr4tp]

I REALLY appreciate the honesty of this video! Thank you. I see so many travel vloggers just having a great time living it up, jumping from airport to airport like its nothing, not truthfully addressing the stress that goes along with travel. Then normal people like myself feel like we must be doing it wrong

[@susanna1780]

Ur video inspires me to travel all around the globe. Stay safe drew

[@drewbinsky]

Thanks for watching 💕

[@commonwealthrealm]

I absolutely hate airports as well especially during short transfers from one flight to another. The bigger the airport, the worse if you ask me (Heathrow I am looking at you). Hence whenever it is possible for economy class I always buy lounge access. It is worth the 30 to 50 USD entry fee (you will make it back in less stress, the food, drinks and comfortable seats).

[@GudPlayrr]

First

[@randomquestions7741]

airports are actually one of my favorite parts about travelling

[@farismustafa5389]

Same

[@AFGsultanZ]

Yeah I just get excited when I go to an airport. Especially to places I’d like to go see. Though I can also see why there’s people that may not like it because of stress and anxiety, etc.

[@gennaro]

Same! Though I imagine its a lot worse when you do it much more than the average person like Drew does.

[@hkar4385]

I don't know why I remember things that happened in the flights that I was in. Like even the most meaningless things. Maybe because I go on planes once every 2-3 years

[@peachxblue]

Same, I feel at peace in them. Guess it comes from childhood trauma, when others around me are stressed, I instantly become SUPER calm. One plus side of my upbringing, I guess 😂

[@bhadboititanbeat]

You’ve been always feeding us with great contents... Much love to y’all reading this from Ghana 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@salmaaktar2547]

And that is coming from a person with one of the strongest passport. Imagine about weak passport holders.😢

[@UsmanKhan-gg6fi]

Exactly. Non white people will always be treated as suspect.

[@Dumpy332]

Not the strongest, but it is in top 10 .

[@MingyuLiu720]

This!

[@Alkylon]

@@Dumpy332 that's why he stated "one of the"

[@marcello7781]

Kudos to you, Drew! I have nice memories of airports from my childhood but as soon as I started traveling alone they've become some of the worst parts of the trip filled with stress, hurry or boredom.

[@baalah7]

Thankyou for showing the gory behind the scenes , especially for all those who feel it's all Glory to travel non stop for pleasure or business 🙌🏼

[@drewbinsky]

Thanks for watching 💕

[@NueryIslam]

I feel Drew’s trouble, fear on airport checkpoints while travelling imagine being Muslim women - how much more disadvantage we’ll feel to travel alone on any part of the world 🌎 😨

[@darshilshah7979]

imagine how much fear we would be having that you might be here for jihad

[@Roseblindbags123]

@@darshilshah7979 hinduvta

[@znzjasjnsnskssk3386]

Christian women are afraid to visit Muslim countries alone

[@mariaaziz7442]

@@znzjasjnsnskssk3386 that's so untrue search on KZbin how many women visit Saudi Arabia alone and their whole perception of the country changes when they're there. Unless you've talking about yourself you need to go out more .Maldives is a Muslim country but million of women flock to it 🤔

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@darshilshah7979 damn

[@mmalien]

Feel your pain, I work as a ring announcer and caught covid coming back from Russia, which meant I missed a fight night last night in Denmark and I’m anxious if I make it to my event in Sweden next week. I suppose the worst that could have happened has happened now. But the last year has been mental from traveling.

[@DNaupari]

The minute I saw the title to this video: I was instantly drawn to watch because I’ve never heard another person say this…. And THIS IS EXACTLY HOW IM FEELING****.. I’m near tears right now, the trauma is so raw… the “security/customs” and all the rest can get on these power trips and you’re so vulnerable and utterly at their mercy and they are aloof to that reality. I haven’t even read others comments yet but am looking forward to hearing other people’s experiences. 🥺🥺🥺🥺 it’s rough traveling in these Covid times, even more than normal.

[@kimturner1963]

I can understand Drew's stresses, but I also love airports. I love the people-watching and social scene.

[@ETS186]

After I pass the immigration check, I'm super happy. Checking out the stores, watching people passing by, having a beer/coffee while reading a book. Bliss.

[@TheIndogamer]

Also love the airport vibes and having meals there

[@kimturner1963]

@@TheIndogamer we're privileged to be able to fly, so it's nice to enjoy the experience.

[@kimturner1963]

@@ETS186 we're privileged to be able to fly, so it's nice to enjoy the experience.

[@kimturner1963]

@@TheIndogamer Me too!

[@sce3021]

I get incredibly anxious for days before travelling. This was not the case always but definitely since having kids. I just came back from my first trip during covid and the extra steps just heightened the anxiety. You are a legend for not letting it stop you from doing what you love/are great at. 😉

[@JakeMillerDoesTravel]

I feel this video so much! I’m not a fan of flying either. I’m a tall 6’4” man, I don’t fit. I’m not a huge fan of the smell of airplanes I know.

[@JakeMillerDoesTravel]

@@nate3latin yeah people have no issue reclining and digging into your knees haha

[@drewbinsky]

Yeah I can imagine the height thing! Especially for airplanes , I’m thankful to be short. Happy travels man!

[@JakeMillerDoesTravel]

@@drewbinsky thanks so much! Hope you are finding so relaxation out here in the valley. It’s been super hot though haha

[@kylehawn3004]

It takes vulnerability to share something like this, even for really experienced travelers. Thanks for sharing. Love the positive stories and good vibes from your videos.

[@Nyes04]

Hey from Australia! I appreciate you sharing and being open about how you feel behind the scenes. I suffer from severe anxiety myself and have airport and travel triggers even though it’s my passion. As I’m sure your aware we are still locked down here in Aus so I am yet to leave my state since all of this began. I don’t look forward to the anxiety but dream of the day we can get out and go again! Keep up the great work & I’m looking forward to your next stories in the last few countries!

[@jenniferf1518]

I appreciate you Drew! You travel because the rest of us can't at this time. Good luck in your travels to come and I can't wait to see your stories!

[@xitlaltepec]

I relate. I always was afraid of flying high etc. I always would be afraid to get motion sickness. Don’t worry Drew, we’re here to support you.

[@claudias.villegas5048]

I feel you! I haven’t fly lately, but last autumn I did through several countries and there’s always this fear of cancellations, delays and questions! This pandemic has made it worse... Thanks for all your efforts, I love all your videos! Keep up the good work! Good luck in Mauritania!

[@calvinac7]

I love airports n love flying... Sadly I've not even traveled once via flights ever since covid 🙂

[@onewhoisanonymous]

I am a traveler as well. I keep log on how many flights I get to go on (30 in the last 3 years). As a solo traveler, there is so many things to worry about: gate changes, security, customs, navigating a new city, and now COVID restrictions. I love traveling but my anxiety and heart rate just jump up. I've had flight delays, cancellations, and got bumped from flights. When you are in an unfamiliar country, that can be scary. I had an incident in Shanghai where I got escorted to the hospital because 1)I was a foreigner during the height of COVID 2) my temperature was too high 3)heart rate was too high. It was just a reaction to traveling and the summer heat.

[@darieltizon1220]

We love you, Drew!❤🇵🇭

[@drewbinsky]

Thank you ❤️

[@Airscapebytoby]

Hi Drew, as an Aviation Enthusiast, the best part when I travel is Airports and flying because I can just go stand by the airside and photograph planes. But the terrible parts are the delays, immigrations, questioning, and the most terrible of all, is the airport security checks. They’re so stringent and will confront you if you have multiple camera gears( as it is not allowed everywhere) and when you carry packaged food and drinks, as well. But other than that, I do love most airports, especially the huge International hubs and I don’t fear them

[@PrisTvv]

So sorry for missing your flight, more grace to you. To the person reading this: Even though I don’t know you, I wish you the best of what life has to offer.

[@stockontruthchannel2631]

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[@Marlon_Torres]

Watching from Tampa, FL! Drew, I 100% hate, HATE the process of checking in at airports! For all the reasons you mentioned plus dealing with a lot of inconsistencies and incompetence of airline and airport personnel too! Nobody is ever on the same page at airports! Stay safe man!

[@eddyandhismusic]

Watching from Saudi Arabia I definitely understand where you’re coming from about the anxiety, and kudos to you on overcoming your anxiety by traveling around the world 🤩

[@douglasnewman2299]

I appreciate how you make these occasional videos about the mechanics of your daily life. So many things in this world look glamorous - sports, TV, movies, music, etc. - but most people have absolutely ZERO IDEA what goes into getting on stage or on the field, etc. Traveling the world is the same.

[@ZwaarBaas]

I thought I was the only one. I’m always in panic mode the whole time when I’m at airports. Especially when it’s far from home. The anxiety for missing my flights, cancellation of the flight or getting asks suspicious questions. The hardest part is calming yourself down. Are there people who have some tips?

[@catherinebirch2399]

I asked my doctor some anti anxiety.meds before I flew last week. He refused to give me any, however, a couple of stiff drinks helped.

[@jonaskessler326]

I feel exactly the same about flying. Once I’m on the plane and in my seat it’s all good, but the stress and anxiety of waking up super early to get to the airport on time, long TSA lines, delays, reroutes after missing connecting legs, lost bags at luggage claim, another ride to your end destination, etc etc etc.

[@banana_bread_at_work]

What?! I absolutely love airports! Literally one of my favorite places to be. Brings about such a sense of possibility.

[@Celixir]

Yea I’m an av geek

[@baalah7]

Bubble Life 😇

[@spyderman4206]

it's like a gate to different worlds

[@RodyTheRoad]

On a tourist's eyes or a casual traveler, it is probably relaxing. It does become stressful when you rely on airports all the time, even more so when you visit countries that are usually unwelcoming or very strict to visitors

[@andrew2b2t]

@@RodyTheRoad fax

[@juliandawood8329]

I feel you brother. Thank you for opening up and allowing us to take comfort in the fact our same feelings are mutual and shared by many. I have an American passport, my father is from the glorious country of Iraq, and my mother from the beautiful country of Syria. I actually just got back from our Syria trip since being there in ‘06. Had the best time of my life. Like you, I too felt anxiety with catching my flight, getting seated on the plane, security checks, and as you said, how powerless and insignificant you feel knowing you’re at the mercy of someone else. Thanks for sharing brother 🙏🏽. Be well.

[@MelindaKucsera]

Thank you for giving us a peek behind the scenes and for being vulnerable on camera. I'm watching and following your adventures from the US.

[@nikoBea]

Enjoy Mauritania Drew ! Keep doing what you're doing ! Every week, I look forward to watching your videos. Your videos are so much more than just travel videos. Your story telling and your ability to find beauty everywhere have most definitely helped people understand that we are all part of the same human race! Take care of yourself :)

[@theaverageguytraveller7253]

Looks like your doing the train thing in Mauritania, it’s becoming a very popular thing to do. Should be a great video, can’t wait to see it!

[@drewbinsky]

Yeah!!! That's true 👍🏻

[@stewart2589]

Too bad it's in Mauritania

[@locke8412]

Too bad it’s in Mauritania

[@clonesolar]

Yeer

[@clonesolar]

Yeet

[@mattharris8622]

Totally agree with you man, i hate airports! Love traveling but the airport side of things does my head in! The check in's, the delays, the security checks, emptying out bags with laptop, camera, drone, batteries etc then all onto separate trays keeping an eye on my gear going through and not being mishandled or taken by someone. Hate airports!

[@TheTravelingClatt]

Dude literally same

[@avilhelm]

Thanks for sharing this Drew! I always get a little nervous when I'm flying and because of that I associate airports with that nervousness. But I won't let that stop me because the rewards of travelling are greater. Thanks a lot for the great job you're doing, can't wait to follow your next adventure! Watching from Copenhagen, Denmark.

[@sarahkoop1294]

This is such an interesting perspective! I never took into account the logistics it takes to get into certain, less traveled countries. Great vid Drew, sending support from California!

[@mbluebond]

Drew! Never be afraid to share yourself……on every level! This clip gives me a better understanding of all you go through on EVERY level to produce your content. I was in the travel industry for about 40 years and traveled extensively for business. It takes its toll. For me, the challenge is how severely claustrophobic I am. Even though I was fortunate to mostly fly first class, I had to pretty much talk to myself so I could chill out. Not afraid of flying at all….love flying…..not being able to get out at will was/is, my bag. At 66 years old now, iv3 surrendered my wings and will no longer fly. Your videos are awesome and give those who don’t travel the opportunity to travel the world. Be safe and keep up the good work. Remember…..breathe.

[@glockymenor6760]

Drew Binsky really is a legend , watching from France

[@drewbinsky]

Thank you 😊 💓

[@EdBrinton]

I've never really felt nervous travelling in airports but since all the lockdown I've developed this weird anxiety... you are not alone Drew

[@magdalfalfa]

Thank you for this video! I can relate so much to everything you said! Plus in my case I'm afraid of flying (actually being in the air), I get anxious around people and that being a woman, there's always that fear that something can happen to you.

[@we-hb4ni]

I used to be the same and then I realised that if just relax and go with the flow, it ends up all working out, it’s definitely a mindset. Appreciate you though and safe and stress free travels brother.

[@brainheartofficial]

I promise one day Drew will use my songs on his amazing videos💪🏼

[@yvesthesleeve]

I totally hate airports but as a professional traveler I gotta overcome that fear 😀

[@johnanthonyfalsario1252]

I just love all your travel videos Drew! I also love traveling since im a seafarer. And it’s a good thing because we travel for free and if by chance, we get to go to nice countries. But because of covid, we cannot afford to go ashore anymore. Hope this pandemic will end very soon so I can visit more countries.

[@peachxblue]

Thanks for sharing!! I ADORE airports, being on planes, etc, but I can definitely relate on some level to the downsides of airports. Idk, I have been to 26 countries and all 50 US states and even so, there is something so incredibly magical about the airport, a basically real-life time travel portal, where we can climb aboard giant mechanical birds and go to sleep, and wake up on the other side of the planet. It still baffles me, even as I’ve suffered flying 4 connections with a whopping ear infection, delays, annoying passengers constantly elbowing me, etc. A good neck pillow, sweatshirt, eye mask, and headphones, and enough water, and I can fly for days.

[@mraj8372]

Hey Drew. I flew 18 times (all international long haul) during a 2 year period and I feel like it gave me PTSD to a degree.

[@emilyf4178]

I am the same exact way about airports, and I’ve never even flown overseas or to a different country. TSA gives me so much anxiety. I even make sure I wear slip on shoes because the thought of me holding up the line and getting yelled at by TSA is so nerve wracking. And then finding the correct terminal in time, especially if you have a layover. Oh my gosh I can’t even imagine being in an airport that doesn’t have an English option with the signs. You’re a brave man, simply for that. Especially during COVID

[@katherinew1538]

Thank you for this! I can relate so much. I love to travel but as I get older, I get more and more anxious about transportation logistics. I haven’t flown since before the pandemic started so it’ll be interesting to see how I feel when I fly next.

[@ethren3344]

I completely understand your anxiety. I seem to get pulled over in security every time I go, for the most random reasons. Once for my binder, three times for a box of cards against humanity, once for a tin thing of hot coco I had. Total nightmare every time, I always dread having to go through security.

[@bharat1khoj954]

This is my best Drew's video.

[@drithi9215]

I never been to airport so I don't much about it, but thank you for sharing your difficulties with us, it take lots for courage to talk about these thing😊stay safe and healthy.

[@yvesthesleeve]

I soo can relate to this. I also have my whole life with me and I do my vlog under constant fear. Watching from Switzerland, just came in from Pakistan.

[@ryantouhey1997]

Drew, you hit the nail on the head. Airports, security checkpoints, all that stuff is a gigantic pain in the butt. I admire your dedication and work ethic so much and you're undoubtedly one of the bravest individuals I've seen on KZbin. It's all part of traveling the world. It's not glamorous 24/7. However, it's incredibly rewarding at the end of the day and you display that so well. Cannot wait to see your train adventure with Tom.

[@fandidk]

I have severe anxiety in airplane , im just felt i would die everytime it manuveur

[@floydhalilintar2850]

halo bang

[@ThatNoviceDallasTraveler]

Ok so I thought I was the only one, I love traveling but airports give me anxiety like you wouldn’t believe. I hate it so much. Im literally on pins and needles and anxious from the moment I walk into the airport. Getting my bags checked, going through tsa, finding my gate, lining up to board and finding my seat on the plane…all of it just gives me major anxiety. On don’t even get me started on waiting for my luggage and being fearful that’s it been lost. Honestly the airport gives me so much anxiety that it takes me like a day after my trip to really calm down. But thanks for the video and the transparency, I really enjoyed it! And love your videos.

[@stanteacher943]

I'd love to know your top 10 favorite and least favorite airports, Abu Dhabi would be your number one least favorite but I'm curious about the other ones too 🙏

[@flammableofzoiets1659]

I would love to travel and I watch a lot of travel youtubers going all these amazing places. But the stress that comes with getting there is what holds me back. Thanks for making this video, it keeps things real

[@joshsarin6026]

hey drew :) loved the way you shared your thoughts about the whole airport process - your vids are the best - love from INDIA :)

[@TheCitadelPortal]

Drew, I know you probably won't see this, but I have loved your videos. I get emotional because.... I wasn't happy with my life... but you have shown me what I really want to do. My true calling. Thank you Drew for enlightening me and making everyday a new adventure. JUST GO!!

[@bryansandiego]

Thanks for sharing the dark side of what looks like an amazing lifestyle!

[@TheGermanTravelGuy]

I can totally relate 100%. The worst situations are indeed the ones where you have no control over anything and have to rely on authorities and other people...

[@AK_.]

Hey! I'm also terrified of airports!!!

[@dhartimaadam8477]

appreciate this so much💕 wishing you happy travels!

[@albrechtg2212]

I didn’t know that you have been to Dresden untill I saw the intro.

[@dererzfeind8578]

Same

[@ohnenamen2843]

@@dererzfeind8578 Ich auch nicht

[@chainarongsuparanon4621]

I totally understand that anxiety you’ve been through. I was being questioned at immigration several times and yes that feeling was never good. I enjoy watching your videos.

[@nitishnarayanan8792]

Hey man, wanted to know which was the hardest country to get into because of covid

[@grantsmith1045]

Hey Drew, I find airports fascinating places, they're great to 'people watch' with such a contrast of people They're either running around like 'headless chickens' trying to find the Gate for the flight or chilling in a restaurant without a care in the world As I use a wheelchair, the one thing which really winds me up is the stress of getting assistance on and off a plane because occasionally it is so badly organized... Leeds Bradford airport in the U.K. is a great example of this. Your videos are awesome.

[@booaks2980]

I'm just scared of getting lost or when I can't find my baggage 😂

[@nikoratsu94]

I traveled to Poland last August 2021. I took the plane in Malpensa airport (Milan). At the checkpoint, the guards called the police for arresting me just because I had a fake-rifle bullet as a key holder that I have bought many years ago in Estonia. Long story short: they released me after 20 minutes of "worrying" and kind conversation with my fake-bullet confiscated. I luckily succeeded to take the plane for Warsaw. From that day, I swore to myself I will never take a plain in Italy again.

[@chicagocarsandcoffee]

Hey Drew, I am flying from Chicago to Omaha on a CRJ550 next month. Have you flown on one of those? If so, how was it?

[@danieldragovic7287]

I also suffer from a great deal of anxiety at airports. It peaks around the time where i have to go through security, and after that i'm calm cool and collected. I can somewhat relate to this.

[@nightingale1692]

I have a fear of falling in love with all the cuties that you'll never see again.

[@clairekraft4892]

I love the whole airport progress because in my mind it is all leads to my destination. I think the reason i haven’t developed any anxieties is because i’ve mostly only travelled as a student and in the pacific and Europe. I don’t carry bulky camera gear or anything fancy. The only things i’ve gotten confiscated has been my metallic rulers or scissors in my pencil bag. Anyways, good job pushing through the anxieties and safe travels!

[@rebeccar4312]

Thank you Drew!!!! Your honesty, vulnerability, and courage to share this and to trek on is very appreciated!!!! I, and many others, share your dread of airports. The pandemic stopped me in my tracks. I was headed to 6 months in Eastern Europe in 2020-did not happen. My gypsy spirit feels like it is on death row. I am trying to get motivated in spite of how horrendous airport protocals were and now, during this relentless pandemic I have totally avoided airports, but my spirit is paying a high price for this entrapment. Again, thank you! I hope you make more videos of things such as this...

[@harryrarmer]

Drew, I love your films and thank you for the efforts you've made to produce them, educate and entertain. You spoke of your severe anxiety at the beginning of this film. Please, please, please do something to raise awareness of another way in which severe anxiety can affect us. I attempted suicide almost a year ago, Drew. That was in September 2020, when I took a massive overdose of opioid painkillers. I was unconscious for 18 hours before spending 3 nights in hospital being treated for kidney damage and pneumonia. Suicidal thoughts have persisted in my mind since that time in a cruel, circular fashion. I am plagued by severe anxiety and the physical pains which go with it and yet I am afforded little in the way of help and support to provide respite. I know that many others face the same as I do. Life is so cruel for me in that I spend so much time sat or laying down with little energy or will to even write and email to an old friend to ask them to spare me a thought. Thank you for the opportunity to write a few words here. Best wishes to you on your adventures, Drew. Please consider sparing me a thought as I continue to battle away. Michael

[@milenaradeva2733]

I feel you, I had to prepare so much paperwork for my next journey, I was literally going crazy! Thomas' video about Mauritania train trip was epic!

[@slabofgeography]

Watching from Glasgow, Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@juniblessing3875]

So true, airports are so exciting the first few times but later every aspect of it can be stressful, about not losing flights, getting connections, losing bags and checkpoints, specially if one travel alone, can't imagine while on pandemic. I miss going there now anyway 😆 safe travels and enjoy!

[@mansoureh]

Can't agree more 🤯 I get anxiety hours before stepping to the airport, thinking about all the process also makes me anxious. I hate the process of checking in and going through the passport control, but on the other hand I love traveling

[@scottyp2505]

I’m not a big traveler to say the least(only been on 7 flights) and I’ve been held off 4 flights for questioning and security checks. So I can’t imagine what you go through. Twice In Orlando Florida, once in Paris, France, and once in Florence Italy. It’s such a stressful situation

[@hkar4385]

Wow 7 that's interesting! I have been on 9 from December 2020 lol

[@SuperFish40]

As an On Board Courier, I know what you mean. Ive been flying almost non stop the last year. Traveling with time sensitive commercial cargo as checked baggage when different airlines and countries have varying regulations, arriving in third world countries who's customs agents often extort me for bribes even though I have all the legal paperwork. But after everything it's still a very satisfying job that provides a lot of unique life experience that most people aren't able to acquire and I enjoy all the twists, turns, and challenges along the way.

[@chiragchhetri4510]

I can seriously relate to you but in recent years especially during covid, the whole airport experience has gone haywire. I have missed my flights, been stranded at the airports missing my connections but in the end, when I reach home, I simply feel good. So embrace yourself and I will you good luck for all your future endeavors. I look forward to your videos.

[@vrishankpandey8537]

Travelling does get stressful & terrifying at one point espicially at an airport, now I get the dark side of things & the bright side of it, just like travelling all 197 countries sounds cool on the outside, but we do not know how travelling to all 197 countries on the inside would even be like. You may have severe anxiety of airports but I'm very happy of you that your still putting the effort to travel around the world, god bless you Drew Binsky!

[@lifewithclemens]

I feel the same, Airports are so stressful. Recently I had to take a flight and my boarding pass said it was once of the B gates which had their own security checkpoint, after going through security I didn’t see my flight on any of the screens so I decided to check online and they had changed it to a C gate which had another checkpoint, so I had to leave the airport completely to get back in again and go through security. Another stressful thing is that they were only accepting those cheap surgical masks at the airport despite the airline’s website saying fabric masks are fine, and those surgical ones are so uncomfortable and always give me the worst headaches. My fabric mask has 5 different layers and a bunch of different features that make it a lot better than a cheap surgical mask, this makes no sense to me.

[@seangates900]

In October 2019, I designed my own 2-1/2 layover in São Paulo, traveling from Belo Horizonte to my home in Toronto. The desk agent in Belo Horizonte told me I would not have to seek out the luggage carousel. They would move my bag for me -- across two different flight paths? This sounded fishy to me. Even with a high beginner/low immediate proficiency in Portuguese, I could understand her, but I made her repeat it. I remember insisting, "eles são dois bilhetes diferentes", but I let her persuade me that for some reason, this Brazilian domestic carrier would move by bags to Air Canada. So I'm on the ground in São Paulo, asking Air Canada employees, with just over 90 minutes to go (now in English, because we've changed airlines), "I can go to the baggage claim. I'll run to clear security, and I'll meet you back here". But I'm in a megacity. They said "you'll never make it . . . they shouldn't have told you that". Disappointed, I board the 10-hour flight with only my carry-on. Four whole days after, my bag appears on my doorstep just outside Toronto (no doorbell, mind you, and there really should have been), unharmed by would-be porch pirates. Kudos to Air Canada for absorbing the cost of a mistake that wasn't even theirs. 💚 I made them work. The moral of the story is: not all "scams" are intentional. Some are procedural, made by well-meaning desk clerks who overstep their capabilities. If a statement seems too good to be true, it probably is. =) And you CAN design your own layover, I will be doing so again. But leave twice as much time as I did. You may also wish to speak with a travel agent to understand how this may also affect your insurance.

[@JennandLeon]

I can totally relate to the stress and anxiety with travel...timely video considering we're about to embark on a 23 hour bus and 13 hour flight. It definitely makes you feel very vulnerable when at airports and if youre travelling on a budget its even harder to predict the random things that come up...that's why I highly recommend people have a buffer fund when travelling. Great video as always

[@hamzazaman18]

Stay strong my man 💪 God is with you and you'll succeed ❣️ You're the closest person we have showing the best of this beautifully created world 🌍