A Day In The Life of a Full-Time Airline YouTuber

[@JaydenWong]

7:13 nice find! I go there sometimes

[@jimhearsonwriter]

It's interesting that you listen to music while going around a place - the sounds of everything around are part of the experience for me. Plus there's the safety angle of being somewhere different, so giving myself an extra sense to detect possible danger.

[@FabioLPH]

Hello Dan, I’m from Hong Kong, I’m so glad that you find Hong Wong well! As you mentioned, the renting power bank is not only here in Hk, is also in Taipei, Tokyo or even Singapore, it’s more like an Asian thing. Thanks of visiting Hong Kong, we will always welcome you to visit us again!☺️

[@racetsang]

Hey Dan, thanks for visiting Hong Kong and your sharing about life and job on the move! Glad you had a good time and now every time I see Dan Dan noodles I'll be thinking about you and your channel! Come visit HK again soon! :)

[@danielrobin8583]

Dan you are a legend. Making great content always, sharing behind the scenes and also opening up emotionally a little. Im sitting here in my office job watching you experience the world as if im there with you . Never stop doing what makes you happy, thanks for sharing!

[@1990edc]

Hey Dan, I spent my childhood in Hong Kong so I am extremely glad Hong Kong treated you well. It was awesome watching you have so much fun in this hustle and bustle environment. Cheers!

[@randyrohe]

I LOVE this style of content, Dan! Thanks for sharing it.

[@pablopostigoolsson5233]

It’s so nice to see you smile like that. Happiness seems to burst out of you. Haven’t been to HK since even longer.

[@hklinus]

Thank you for dropping by Hong Kong Dan! Huge fan! Glad you enjoyed our city!

[@Ash-vt7uu]

711 sells water at like 10 hkd and yet water at some local shops sell at 4 hkd

[@robertocmeira]

Hey Dan, I loved your video. Lived in HK before handover, old Kai Tak days. Having travelled/lived in many different cities around the world this city holds a special place in my heart I’ve been an airline pilot for 41 years and totally related to what you said about loneliness

[@TravelwithYiew]

This is so fun! :) Thanks for sharing the BTS of your layover! :) Would love to see how you do the BTS for filming each trip!! :)

[@starkie4852]

Hi Dan. Love your vlogs 😊 just a mention about something you said in this vlog about being alone on this trip. Some of us, are unlucky / lucky to have to travel on our own, and we have no choice but to do so if we want to go away / travel. I fall into that category, and I can assure you that, as a woman, it is very different to being a man in that situation. I go into a pub here in the UK for a drink and / or a meal, on my own, I get stared at, I hear people making comments, the staff treat you very differently - generally poorly, some restaurants I have tried, I often get told “no tables for one person”. I too get exceedingly anxious (anxiety & depression for 30+ years) yet I force myself to overcome and conquer. However, I often find that I end up cooking & eating in my own accommodation because of being on my own. It’s life for a lot of people. No criticism, just a thought for you x

[@andreasplus]

Hi Starkie, I'm shocked to hear that some restaurants don't offer tables for one person...this is 2024! Despite of this keep discovering!

[@studioxxswe]

Its the same for me, I force myself to travel to overcome and proof that I can do stuff. I tend to go back to places Ive been and visits bars and restaurants that are generally "nice" to lonely travelers like me. But for me the journey is also as important. I generally like spending time in airports looking at people traveling, moving while I have a glass of champagne and reflect on that I can do things

[@douglasctchu958]

Hey Dan, I am Douglas. Has been watching your videos for couple years now. Welcome to Hong Kong and hope you will come back again. Whenever u have questions, feel free to drop by. I wish I will visit Sweden sometimes.

[@claravonessen5673]

Amazing video, Dan, nice to get a glimpse of this other reality of traveling. And I think everyone that has travelled alone for a long time can easily relate to that feeling of loneliness. Amazing story-telling, very entertaining ;)

[@SAA-d6k]

As I am study aboard I can confirm that there is many excitement to do in the new place or new incident every day daily life (in the UK) but there are many to consider before you go study outside of your place or oversea. it is new place mean you need to push to see new friend but this is not only thing we need to see, some friend may not along with you after a few month so be careful about bound and isolation again. the feeling of far away from home not so easy to manage. I need to back every semester as many locals go back home and most international friend go back their country as well.

[@grant2104]

Thanks for bringing us along for the day.

[@32000Feet]

This is exactly what we needed!!!

[@V1Rotate380]

Great Video as always Dan!

[@NonstopDan]

Thank you🙌

[@studioxxswe]

I been in HK twice, first on SAS when thet flew ARN-HKG and once with QR. Oh I miss the direct SAS flight. My last time was around 2019 as well I I remember correctly and I should really go back. I have always taken a cab as the mountains while driving from Chek Lap Kok is just insame. I also agree that HK works fine for solo travelers

[@manis1852]

HK is a great place. I remember staying at the Hilton, right next to the bottom of the peak entrance …. Before the Hilton was demolished. Also shopping for bargains at Stanley market

[@sebastiandrews2258]

Loved joining u on your Layover day...! i guess HK in def. worth a visit :) awesome and beautiful content on all your channels! xoxo

[@sheilacarlislepyreneesmom]

Great video!!! The food looked great ❤

[@WarlockofSF]

SO GLAMOROUS!

[@chm0225]

Hey Dan, welcome to Hong Kong, my hometown. Glad your enjoyed your stay here, albeit being a short one. Please visit the city in the future again!

[@adeafningsilence]

Kowloon is quite intense (densest neighborhoods, least green space, narrow streets etc) but happy you enjoyed it! Excited for you to try out Cathay's new interior once it's launched. I am still partial to the Hong Kong airport experience, efficiency and real world functionality over other airporrs and their flashy but useless showstoppers.

[@jamessedlar1157]

Really enjoy this type of video. Hopefully you will continue doing this.

[@michaelmac5582]

I loved this, thank you!

[@dovfriedman921]

Dan si nce you travel so much, it may be a good idea to invest into a good anker powerbank that can charge quick. They are tiny and have built in cords which are amazing! Maybe you have one, but as a traveler I dont go anywhere one without one.

[@iandingle3640]

Did you ever have a chance to fly into the old airport in Hong Kong - it was such experience - I understand the lonely travel and leaving your loved ones behind!

[@ranasaneh2059]

Very nice vlog 👌 it's a nice idea to take us with you on your layovers 😊

[@airroneworld]

Happy to hear you still enjoy Hong Kong! 😊

[@Hokipoki4u]

Loved this video! (Also saw a few familiar sites)

[@louisedurrant1804]

Fab vlog thank you for sharing something different…loved it…❤ enjoy your weekend..Louise xxx

[@nikitakostiaiev0507]

Man, I'm going to Veggie Kingdom when at HK 😍😍😍 Can't wait, thank u for advice!

[@wy5432]

Nice video Dan as always. Btw, you can buy a train ticket with your credit card. I moved to HK 11 years ago and honestly it is no longer the same. HK may have lost some of its old British colony feel but it is still a nice place to be in… next time you can consider hiking. There is plenty of nice spots for that.

[@manis1852]

And the iconic Motorola sign, along the waterfront.

[@shmoocrew]

Loved the VLOG Dan - I miss HK. Not been since the unrest, followed by Covid. Just how I remember it so I need to go and dig out my air miles ;)

[@RITPA]

USB C to A adapter is only few ounces. I keep one on my charging cable for exactly that reason.

[@rebel.taylord]

Hong Kong have so much good food! I'm trying to eat more plant based recently will definitely check out restaurant if I get to visit again. I feel the same way, I don't want animals to die for me, but it's so hard to make the change 😔

[@tong.clement]

Thanks for visiting hk! Make sure to visit the Hk country parks next time if you have more time!

[@LonglingEriksen]

Now I really want to go there. Hong Kong looks pretty and that Vegan place looked amazing. The Lady in red is sorry to say not so big in Norway. I wonder why, cause her music is good. Tack :)

[@Ivon_vlog]

Hong Kongers welcome you !!

[@clairedobson2240]

Really interesting Dan. Thsnk you for the insight

[@benlau4026]

walk all day for dian dian is never wrong

[@emiliaholmberg3320]

This video just made me add Honk Kong to my bucket list. I personally have a very low social need and wouldn’t mind being in a new country or city alone and just explore the culture.

[@FirstTravelService]

Big D! Enjoyed this very much.

[@tinat3894]

❤ this vlog!! Cant wait to find my way to Hong Kong & try all the vegan food. Makes the 💛 happy to see ✌️

[@tourismandcars]

Welcome back to hong kong!

[@Peizxcv]

1:27 - wait, you are using the crazy expandable luggage? Maybe a luggage review?

[@Wessel07]

with the loneliness part, why did I expect a better help sponsor coming??

[@NonstopDanVlogs]

HAHAHA

[@BH6242KCh]

Loneliness may be a problem when even Better Help won't talk to you.

[@transportromania]

@@BH6242KCh Loneliness is always a problem, but most people will just get used to it. I travel for work (but not as much as Dan and not that far... generally Brussels, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, but also other EU cities) and I'm always alone in my trips (I admit I have some friends in Brussels, but our schedules don't always match). I generally start my trip the day before the meeting, so depending on the plane's timetable, I can get a full day of wondering around the city... which I also do alone. Not that this is much different from the rest of my life... sure, at home I have my parents, other relatives, my co-workers and a few friends. But as I don't have a life partner... I started to like it when I'm alone and I can be myself with my thoughts, no matter if I'm alone on a mountain trail or in the middle of a city where noone knows me and noone knows my language. This also allows me to practice my hobby of a (failed?) tram&train enthusiast and photographer who just had his last 10 years of photography probably lost for good together with the HDD where they were stored (I took it to someone to attempt a backup, apparently some data can be retrieved, but we don't know yet how many).

[@jzwong4074]

HK is really a nice place

[@davestobolingra651]

Next time go to Pacific Coffee for something proper 😊

[@petergoodger4809]

Bamboo scaffolding

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you for sharing your video one question I’ve never left my luggage before so where did you leave it for $25 for seven hours was it a locker?

[@NonstopDanVlogs]

There's a luggage storage company located on the arrivals level at HKG!

[@brendanaustinpattaya]

Hi there, what camera do you use?

[@scottish1207]

They have Pret in Hong Kong!

[@erikgjerstad9974]

Thanks for the unscripted and interesting view of your lay-over in HK.

[@TravelwithYiew]

What camera do you use to vlog? iPhone? :)

[@pearlintheoyster]

Enjoy ur vids however Dan my dear - pizza? Anywho i see a bunch of restaurants while u walk around 😊🌎😊

[@stevecarroll6760]

If you’ve spoken out, even just a little, I can’t in good conscience say that you’ll be safe here. You probably would, but not worth the risk. But day to day life is pretty normal.

[@acanorum]

I thought there‘d be some grindr action ngl 😈😜

[@MiYuworldwide]

I didn't expect you to use chopsticks 😂

[@clifbradley]

Kowloon became famous because of Call of Duty

[@VAStudio-xk6pv]

HKG fans:OH HI~~~~~

[@Suursaadik]

En mycket bra lektion om väskan och resultatet av resan! 👍

[@phoebeyip7037]

My hometown Hong Kong🫶🏻

[@Extravaganza50667]

Dan Dan noodles? 😂😂😂😂

[@ylw]

2:15 are you turning Singaporean?

[@PerseusNania]

When are you coming to mumbai

[@mattball2700]

Plant-based pizza is good anywhere! TY for the comment about animal suffering.

[@stanleypang7719]

Welcome to HK Dan!

[@AndrewL31413]

Breaks my heart it’s no longer safe for me to return to HK. One day HK will be free 🥲

[@doctorcool4289]

Don't worry, the culture is still safe!

[@odzergaming]

You all overreacting, I’m in HK there is barely any difference

[@JSJE1990]

HK isn't free? I was there recently & everything seems normal. Not sure what you are referring too.

[@Odzaviation]

@@JSJE1990he’s obviously referring to anti China propaganda

[@AndrewL31413]

@@odzergaming not if you’re a political dissident

[@StilwellAlston-r1r]

Jaeden Springs

[@AnneTimothy-y7q]

Hyatt Rapid

[@Jwellsuhhuh]

1 hour taxi? This is hk bruv. Taxi takes you from airport to hk island in 15-20 minutes.

[@marcusgreig3169]

Love HK

[@BerkeleyPerry-j4f]

Donnelly Station

[@garciatunion]

you should get the Charles Schwab debit card. It refunds all fees charged by ATMs worldwide

[@FelixAndersen-o2i]

Erdman Landing

[@RITPA]

Two bags, no battery backup lol

[@WodehousHazel-s7e]

Ila Gardens

[@clifbradley]

Soy miilk gigg in estrogen production

[@StoneCatherine-t2p]

Wisozk Drive

[@Arid_FN]

Please try my national airline lot polish airlines

[@marjorielawman7456]

Will Forest

[@ScottMatthews-gk8ef]

Absolutely love your videos but you’ve definitely put me off visiting HK - was hesitating in the first place what with being gay but it just looks miserable & depressing!

[@teddysetiarman22]

Excuse me I want to ask you a question. How tall are you?

[@NonstopDan]

188 cm / 6’2😊

[@hegiratc]

That's not a train where is the dirt where is the graffiti. No hard plastic seats.

[@kerotomas1]

Wtf is a vegan tea? I didn't know tea fabs are secretly putting dairy and meat into it lol

[@Tohmatt]

Why so many you-tubers going to hk recently? Is paid by hk govt?

[@briantang6440]

Our govt is too dumb to pay any youtubers for promotions

[@areyeshk88]

Dim sum and other restaurants serving local food closed from 3 pm to 6 pm? How wrong wrong wrong you are! Disappointing that you didn’t do your research or even just try to find a place - so so many restaurants open all day! How can you go for pizza in Hong Kong? You can find dim sum for dinner but typically it is for breakfast or lunch. Why do Thai bubble tea in HK?

[@plowtruckdriver]

Have you hit a million miles in the air ?

[@Funky420Infotainment]

Its funny how a vegan is trying to tell us, these vegies are better than real pork? HELL NO, i would defenetly try a bite, but why would i order it, when real pork is far superior?

[@odzergaming]

Only problem is Vegan pork and chicken actually tastes better in that part of the world