Why We're Quitting Full-Time Travel.

After almost four years of full-time travel and visiting 100 countries together, we are ready for a new phase of our lives...
We love traveling, but have learned a lot about the best (and worst) ways of doing it over the past few years. Today we share our takeaways with you, so we really hope you take a moment to listen and take these points to heart❤️
Thank you so much for you guys' continuous support, and we are SO excited to keep sharing the rest of our lives with you!
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We are Oskar & Dan, two 25-year-old Swedes who decided to change the course of our lives, drop out of university, and live life full-time🧔🏻👱🏻‍♂️ We've been together for eight years and have been traveling together pretty much since day one✈️ We're trying to see and learn as much about the world as possible before we settle down somewhere👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 In 2022, we completed our goal of visiting 100 countries🌍 Check our KZbin About page for more details👨🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻❤️
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- Instagram: oskaranddan
- Music: share.epidemicsound.com/nqD7H
For more info and the full list of countries we've been to, check out this page: nonstopdan.com/oskar-and-dan
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Thank you for watching!🙏😍
0:00-0:19 Intro
0:20-1:12 How are you feeling right now? (honest answer)
1:13-3:02 Will you still visit every country in the world?
3:03-6:18 What's your next big goal after 100 countries?
6:19-6:44 Too many questions for one video...
6:45-7:16 Why is Oskar always the one driving?
7:17-9:07 What are you top 3 favorite countries?
9:08-10:02 What are your favorite countries for food?
10:03-10:42 Who are your favorite travel KZbinrs?
10:43-11:10 Are you planning another group trip?
11:11-12:55 What advice would you give your younger selves?
12:56-14:07 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts - what's next...

[@OskarandDan]

Guys, seriously, THANK YOU for all your support throughout this whole journey and beyond❤ It's just insane to us that so many people have been interested in our random thoughts, reflections, and adventures around the world. We are so incredibly lucky to have you all here🙏❤ We wanted to keep it real in this video and not give some rosy picture of what the past few years have been. We're so fortunate and grateful for what we've experienced, but hopefully you can take our advice in this video and learn from our mistakes👨🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻 Here's to an amazing 2023 and beyond with even better videos and a more sustainable lifestyle🙌

[@suyash4364]

Pheww 😭😭😭

[@quintinwils6832]

I absolutely love that you guys will be focusing on yourselves, it is so important in today's day and age! Let's get corny and say 'If you can't love yourself....'❤ ☺️

[@exercising1621]

whats going to happen to nonstop dan

[@CatsPajamas23]

👍❤️

[@GhulamRasool-gf3mf]

Come to the pakistan😍

[@s.p.1536]

It's not just about your travels...we enjoy you wherever you are. You bring a wave of fresh air and joy to our dear world.

[@OskarandDan]

🙏❤️

[@guitraj12]

totally! It's about YOU guys.

[@CatsPajamas23]

👍 You said it

[@rodankw]

You two are literally old and elegant souls inside young and beautiful men. As I've said before, you can make even a trip to a supermarket entrancing to us viewers. I'd like to imagine that having dinner conversation with you both would be not only a treat but a one of a kind learning experience. Keep going. Keep loving.

[@OskarandDan]

We do feel more like 75 than 25 sometimes🤣

[@d.6593]

Yes 100% agree with that, I want them to be my friends hahaha

[@chandankage]

Did you just assume their genders... They are non binary gender fluid bla bla bla .... Bla bla bla...

[@JakePimental]

I am so proud of you both for being open about your struggles and acknowledging when you need a change. Mental health is so, so, so important. Thanks for bringing awareness. I'm looking forward to whatever is next! 💙

[@u2nutsfer]

Thank you fellas For stopping by in El Salvador 🇸🇻 I will waiting for your next video.

[@Dr-zd9eu]

I love this channel. I'm gay and vegan and I love travel, so I was often unsure whether I would be able to visit all the places I wanted to, but seeing you guys do it is really encouraging. Thank you! You give me hope.

[@lr3577]

You are by far my favourite travel channel on KZbin. Thanks for the great content!

[@earthwalker8277]

Your new “mission statement” is one that ALL of us in every stage and walk of life can learn from, whatever our pursuits! So relieved for you to be shifting gears and taking good care of yourselves (mom vibes 😊), and I will be watching with the rest of your KZbin family for your updates whenever it feels right for you! Rest, reset, reflect-you deserve it! ❤️

[@nataliturnbull1613]

You guys are amazing. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful countries. Looking forward to this next chapter.

[@williamgriffis8733]

So happy to hear this. Please take the time to relax and recharge. Mental and emotional health is so important. Love you both. Love and blessings from the United States🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@kayelle8005]

As someone who has ME/CFS to someone with long Covid. REST more than you think you need to.

[@jonclassical5710]

You boys are so sweet and brave.....super good with what comes next and y'all taking care of yourselves and love your manifesto....I'll be here to watch when you post whenever /whatever...Cheers!

[@davidlogan4329]

Wow guys what wonderful times and experiences you have had on your travels. Thanks for sharing so many of them.

[@arunravindran9621]

Thank you guys for all the travel videos, stories and tips! 🥰

[@quintinwils6832]

Thanks again for an awesome video! We enjoyed the entire 100 country journey and enjoy your videos in general so much! We look forward to the next chapter/ season 2 of Oskar and Dan! 😁🥳🇿🇦

[@zanedalbina650]

I am so excited for your next chapter! What ever makes you happy will translate in the videos. New Zealand felt so relaxing and beautiful, even through vlogs, and I think it is because you are so good at making authentic videos, just how you expirience things.

[@sylvieanddanny]

We can't wait to see more of your videos! Thank you for talking about how tiring and lonely it can get. We've been travelling full time for a year (with our full-time remote job) and it can be a lot a times! We cannot wait to see your next adventure. Crazy to think you went to 100 countries guys, you are both amazing!

[@jacobharrison2945]

You guys are amazing! Thank you for everything you share! Love!

[@shirleywilling2427]

Been exciting to follow you, especially when travel has been limited due to covid. Thanks for sharing .

[@mincraftisawesome]

Take care of yourselves, we all love you wherever you are doing whatever you are doing.

[@Alex_BF]

It will be exciting to follow the next developments of your channel, in accordance with your statement of intent. Thanks for all the content and it will be a pleasure to follow you at a new pace ! All the best !

[@catherineridley3341]

Aw this makes me sad. Thanks for all your videos you are both amazing much love to you both x

[@ThomasCummiskey]

I appreciate your openness. Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable with us. Crying is healing. Hugs

[@mcarr7810]

Love you guys! You've been so down to earth in your travels and care for your followers like me. Your personal persuasion and your private life is none of my business and you document your love and friendship in a way I admire. Thank you so much for sharing your travels with the world. I've learned so much especially during covid. Keep sharing with us the beauty and friendship from around our world ❤

[@chiokalex]

Love to see your videos on YT. Thank you for sharing your experiences here. I wish you two can introduce the cities, towns and special places your home country - Sweden in the future :)

[@benoitquenneville7756]

Love you guys! Take good care of yourself and each other.

[@jaymayhoi]

im currently travelling now and all your points at the first part of the video hit so true!

[@footballfirst7512]

Looking forward to your coming amazing videos ❤️

[@ecmunz]

Love the Mission statement. Love following your travels. You guys are awesome and hopefully one day our travel paths will cross. (we just got back from Australia and New Zealand and fell in love with them.)

[@SuperBob56789]

So great to hear you are settling down, now. Congratulations! 🎉😊

[@TheFoxyb]

I love your travels, through you I can see places I wouldn't otherwise see. At the same time how you have kept up the pace I have no clue and you absolutely must take time out to decompress and catch up with yourselves and loved ones. You are far more adventurous than I ever was, wish I had my time again! My favourites are the U.S. Canada and Switzerland but I do hope to get to Singapore and Dubai, looks too good not to. Thank you, love you both 💕

[@irulp]

Thank you for showing us every real aspect :)

[@peterbynoe9457]

Warm welcome from island Barbados, thanks super amazing adventures, love you guy's.

[@anthonymathias4043]

I’m really happy you addressed the LGBT element to this. As someone who when younger had no issue travelling to loads of places around the world, i feel that in recent times I have limited myself by avoiding some countries because of my sexuality. There’s still so much I’d like to see around the world so honestly you guys are an inspiration to me!

[@shohaim]

Very great decision on limiting yourself.

[@anthonymathias4043]

@@shohaim no one asked you.

[@Whiteboard_Eraser]

@@shohaim dude get off KZbin and stop judging people because of your “religion” 99/100 of you guys are kids that don’t even understand Their religion you just go over to random people and pick on people for no reason because you just need attention and that’s the only reason why, just get off

[@ahmedmahomed]

​@@shohaim 😅

[@scruff520]

Great words of wisdom guys, the very best of luck and wishes xx

[@andrelim5371]

I've enjoyed your videos. Your opinions are honest and what you guys say is heartfelt. I wish both a good rest and recover from the strain and tiredness. Please consider doing this again when you regain the mental energy with passion for travel reignited. I also love the honest and unbiased reviews of Nonstop Dan.

[@CD-hv3vl]

Sorry to hear about the long covid. Good for you to push forward despite your illness. I hope you can take time now to rest and recuperate. We want you to be fresh for your new adventures!

[@juliet7703]

Hmm thanks guys . Only recently I have been watching Dan's solo experiences. It certainly interesting to see you both put your opinions on certainly things to us. You touched on two specific areas when travelling of which I shall bear in mind. Thankyou Dan and Oskar. Keep bringing great videos ✈️

[@sergey.badalyan]

I'm so happy I discovered you today! I already Love you am ! ❤️

[@sheilacarlislepyreneesmom]

You guys are amazing!!! I have so enjoyed the journey!!!

[@johnsaintonge4529]

HEARTFELT THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS !!!! john xoxoxo

[@joek7789]

I loved following you guys. You’re lucky to have each other

[@RizwanJaganiViolist]

This is a super huge lesson in being present. Can’t wait to see your new videos. Also Oskar singing Sara Bareilles is *chefs kiss*

[@reedsehon4881]

You guys are magical in the way you communicate and what you communicate. Your honesty, enthusiasm and vulnerability combined with all the incredible videos makes life so much richer for me and those who follow you. Thank you.

[@reedsehon4881]

What is your telegram address?

[@owen8681]

I liked this video a lot. It's very honest and hard not to like. Have a rest. I'm sure you're you'll get there and have a great life together 🙂

[@harmansayan3214]

Omg Oskar and Dan...!! Anyways, just love you both to bits . Don't know 'bout anyone else but I thoroughly enjoyed your travels and the little anecdotes you had to share all the way...😘😘💞

[@KC-wl7oh]

What a wholesome and wonderful video 😊 all the best guys!

[@wehojm7320]

Fabulous video. It's one of those "what do you really think" videos. I am so grateful that I have been able to see and share your adventures. Your Herculean goals were achieved. Now it is time to rest and regroup no matter how long it takes. Thank you for your blood, sweat and tears to make this happen. Hope to see you soon. Peace

[@Paddyb522]

All the best for this next chapter in your life! 🤗🤗🤗

[@chriswinchell1221]

Self care is incredibly important, and we're proud of you that you recognize that. You've stretched yourselves to the max for all of us, and it's time that you pace your lives so that you get the maximum joy from what you love - travel, and each other.! Thanks for all you do! ❤

[@ravinatx]

It has been an absolute joy for me to follow you on your travels and live vicariously through you.🤩✈ You've introduced me, as well as many others, to so many new destinations. And, I have immensely enjoyed all your videos! Great work, guys!👏👏 It takes a lot to document everything, narrate, edit, add music, be funny, be cute 😅...aye aye aye. I appreciate you both so much. You two are extraordinary human beings 💖 Wish you much joy as you start a new chapter doing whatever your hearts desire. Even if you take break from creating content, I will still enjoy re-watching all of your travel adventures. Thank you for that. 🙏

[@jamesharris2058]

I've enjoyed all of your videos. You've inspired me to travel more now instead of waiting for retirement. I would love to travel with you guys again as that trip to Morocco was undoubtedly the highlight of 2022. I had the time of my life!!! Best of all to you both!

[@petitecherie501]

i look forward to your adventures as you two continue to gr9w. Some if my fav trips are return visits wjere you really connect with the ieople.

[@minalpanhale8235]

Thank you for sharing the message that it’s okay to quit and take it slow for your physical and mental health. It’s really important.

[@XiongBearTravel]

It’s good that you are putting quality over quantity in your travels. Going somewhere and not enjoying it is never good. Hope you can have more fun in your travels in the future!

[@ssiddarth]

5:40 is screenshot worthy and thank you for the amazing content & great advice as well, much love to the both of you 💕❤️

[@carlsonrobb]

Best channel ever!! Love you guys!!

[@katlovedreamingpeach]

So Happy to have found you two!🤩🥰😍

[@mascottie]

I think you guys are being really smart about it and will be better off that way.

[@marticuatt778]

Love your new purpose and mission statement. Quality over quantity and looking after yourselves sounds like the perfect way to move forward. Well done for knowing you have to adjust your lives.

[@varuntornsampao-in]

I am grateful that you chose Thailand. You guys are my favorite KZbinrs. Hope to see your next video.🙏❤️

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Thank you for sharing.

[@louistomlinson5427]

I love your guys videos and I want to see more travel countries

[@SensetheLens]

This was soo good! Loved everything about this Q&A and Dan just made us laugh so much at 12:45 with the “excuse me 🤨” 😂 amazing 💪🏼! Love you guys

[@guitraj12]

Dear Oskar and Dan, it's been a pleasure watching you guys, thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your amazing adventures with us and for being so kind and light-hearted towards your subscribers and followers. I hope you keep posting but most importantly, I hope you get to live your live the fullest. With love, Guilherme. Sao Paulo Brazil.

[@guitraj12]

PS: OMG I also looove Kara and Nate and Yes Theory, those are my favorite channels.

[@shongsalomon5187]

I'm feeling so honored that you guys chose Thailand to be one of your top 3 countries along with Thai food as no.2 most favorite food. Thank you so much. And your video made me rethink about my future trips and goals. It's true, quality matters more than quantity. I'll try to learn from your lesson.

[@awesomeadamfrom2099]

Awesome job you guys.

[@slowtravelvlogs]

You are amazing! 💕

[@BrianBaileyedtech]

Hey glad to see you guys hit 100 - me too - my last was Barbados in December. Still travelling though. Will probably hit 105 this year. Keep going - your vids are great and gave me lots of ideas! Totally bang on about the first 100 or so being the easier countries to visit - same with me. I have given upon some and others I amjust not interested in wasting my time and money on when everyone says they are BORING. ....like Brunei.

[@randyrohe]

If I may say so, I think you guys and your content have gotten more fun, more interesting, and even more candid as you go. I know you've got burnout a bit at the moment, but still, this particular video kinda caps off the genuineness and sincerity that I enjoy from you guys! Hang in there, get some rest, and I'm sure I'll stay subscribed no matter which directions your channel goes!

[@johnfrancismaglinchey4192]

I’m just sending,,, LOVE LOVE LOVE ❤ ❤❤❤❤💕💕💕

[@marias6626]

Love your videos!!!

[@jameshaddan8538]

Love the new mission statement - well done you two! I’m a big advocate of slow travel…for many reasons: sustainability and cultural immersion to name a couple.

[@CarlosVardi]

Congrats guys!

[@radioflyer1969]

You two are almost obscenely adorable. It's been a blast watching your travels. As well, you've become very good filmmakers and storytellers. I know decades from now, you'll savor watching these videos and reliving how young and gorgeous you both were. ;-) What a magical memento to have! I look forward to your next adventures. Cheers.

[@elizabethbutterfield7556]

You guys, I love you so much, and I wish you all the best. Thanks for your honesty and for sharing with us all the highs and lows of nonstop travel. I'm an American living abroad, and I get it. Travel is an amazing privilege but it can also be exhausting. Dan, I hope your long Covid resolves soon, that really sucks. On a lighter note- I live in Morocco! If you're coming back, come hang out with me and a bunch of cool teachers in Rabat!

[@nomadicolours]

I was watching and saw that naive outlook on traveling non stop. I have watched people jumping city to city. Everything in moderation is a real thing. I would stay in places for a month or more. As I get older, slower is amazing so you don't get burnt out. 12 years later I am still doing it, as coming home to check on Mom and seeing friends and family is so appreciated. It does make a difference. Also, work exchanges and meeting people and forming bonds around the world has been an amazing part of traveling. Now I have.a global family that I actually keep in touch with. I still have my friends from my first Europe trip when I did hostels. And, I don't count the countries, I pay an attention to cities more coz I could be one country and enjoy 10 cities in Spain. So I don't count, I just go! I have a channel and it's not driven by my travels but I do share stories. So my life is not about getting content for a channel. That also is pressure. Glad to see you guys taking a step back, it will fuel you to travel again.

[@neresq]

Loved this!!!!

[@mauiguy6710]

Blessings to you guys. Your travel vlogs were so comforting during the pandemic. Helped us get through it. Love Nonstop Dan also. Look forward to your future adventures. Take care. ❤️🌈

[@ScottPothan]

Thank you from Aotearoa New Zealand ❤

[@jhnleung]

So excited to see the channel evolve. I think slowing down the travel pace will improve the quality of your videos. Wish you the best❤

[@OskarandDan]

Thank you John❤️

[@denisehanna1489]

Yuss NZ made the list. Take it easy guys enjoy your break

[@Chris.Towers]

You two are still young, you have a long time to travel to many places in your lives!

[@rarespiritwendy]

Good for you guys. It’s the logistics of traveling that sometimes takes the greatest toll and those challenges start really changing the overall experience. When it becomes a chore and a burden it’s time to reassess and do what’s right for you, your relationship, your family, your future. You can’t sacrifice those things that complete you. Blessings and love 💕 while you rest up.

[@rarespiritwendy]

I think you are both very wise. Sometimes we get so intensely focused on reaching a goal that we miss the opportunity to find other answers.

[@ingenuity168]

Both of you are such sweet guys! 🥰😍🤩

[@leoncferris]

It's like OUR travelling has also stopped!😏Ncawwwww! Going to miss your vlogs! Hey... life goes on! You do you!😃Well done and all the best with ALL your future plans! Yay!🌈

[@OskarandDan]

Won't stop making videos🙏❤️

[@michaelmac5582]

You two are great!

[@protocolofficer2629]

Thank you both (y’all) for going to one-hundred countries yet taking the time to let us see what you experienced. It has been our pleasure! I enjoyed a video and then could not wait for your next one. There are a few travellers who go it alone but I find that a couple (youse guize) make everything more exciting; more fun. Now is the time to make a lot of wealth based on all you have learned…so far! You might consider writing (with or without a ghost writer) about it all or produce some beautiful videos. The sky is the limit. I wish you both well and hope to see many more episodes of you both enjoying another new country. And now a really intrusive question that I have no right asking you….Are you planning on getting married? I’ve always wanted to be a flower girl and I would love to be yours🤪🙄😉 Best from Colin.

[@chingseanchang299]

Watching your videos has inspired me to travel again and experience the journey after the pandemic

[@OskarandDan]

Happy to hear that🙌

[@FlyBrent]

All I can say is props to Kara & Nate. I seriously don’t know how they do it. You guys did good…❤

[@fToo]

@7:11 "there are few things i hate more in life than being the co-pilot" this should be a full video on it's own!

[@user-kb5gq2up6w]

Thanks so much from Thailand

[@jmaker8145]

I love your Chanel, i think is very important that you guys focus on your health, mind and energy more than anything else, remember you’re already halfway through and are very young , there is plenty of time to achieve that dream, meanwhile take a pause to slow walk, smell the flowers and live, then just pick everything up again at YOUR own pace, that’s whats important. Cheers 🥂 from LA.

[@janetho9694]

Love you guys, omg.

[@melaniefalkenstein8072]

me and my husband just discovered your channel a few weeks ago. And we had a blast watching all the different places and countries. your Videos were lifesavers during the looong nights with a newborn..:D Special thanks for showing the vegan food everywhere..it's just the best :) All the best for you.guys:)

[@zirie3332]

Imho. Compassion (Self-compassion included ofc) is a very powerful thing that has altered my whole way of thinking about myself, ppl around me, and life in general. I've been in CFT (Compassion focused therapy) and I never ever thought that would do a thing for me or the way I've been thinking about myself since I was very little. But boy it did! It is as id I completely rebooted my brain at the age of 49... So keeping up with your mental health should be number one. I didn't make it a priority until last year, it's never too late but honestly, Nothing can be more important! That will shine through to everyone we meet. Thanks for a nice channel and it's a way to "travel from home" for me as I stay put in good old GBG, Sweden. :-D 💙💛💙💛

[@OskarandDan]

Thank you for this very healthy reminder🙏❤️

[@TheWhore2culture]

Hey Boys,as an older member of the community with a son & grandchildren & 2 wonderful 15+ year relationships ,along with living in Africa,America & Oman ,whilst travelling to around 60+ countries,I empathise with the burn out,loneliness and need to recover. As a man it's also important to give credit,respect & time to your own feelings, not just others in your life. This is now more of a given,but,men/boys you have a right to feel & a good cry can be super cathartic. Be it from exhaustion, anger,general upset or watching a movie or a KZbinchannel. Thank you both SO very much for sharing your journey, its been a privilege & pleasure watching you grow,both in confidence and as a couple,kudos. May I wish you both the VERY best in the future,I so hope that will include children as I think you will be absolutely superb fathers, each bringing your own unique contributions to the table. Rest,heal and enjoy chilling out at home - after everything I've done,it's still my favourite past time,a great sleep in your own bed,your favourite food in the fridge/kitchen and a night in with a movie/ series - though like you I've been blessed to see/experience some amazing things; home is where the heart is. Obviously will be looking forward to your notifications and thank you again for the immense amount of vicarious pleasure I've had following your adventures, but,now recharge. Wishing you both all health & happiness, now & in the future💥👊👏👏👏💙💙👌❤💯👋⭐'s💯👋✌

[@newyorkeranew]

What an inspiring conversation! Happy to see you both so reflective as you ponder lessons from your years of travel. My guess is that you wouldn’t change a thing. New Zealand is living proof. As much as you enjoyed it, you enjoyed it all the more for the extraordinary perspective you’ve gained from 100 countries. And, maybe, it had a tad more impact for being the culmination of your goal. I think you’ll be ready to explore more new places after you’ve taken your well-deserved break. It’s inspiring to see your clear purpose as you move ahead. Most of all, I’m concerned about your health and verrry happy to hear you’ll be taking time to recover and revive. Thank you for bringing up the neglected topic of Long COVID. Especially hoping that rest is the best cure. No need to be ashamed about favoring the USA. Small “d”democracy has won the last two elections. The country is refinding its soul. It has led the fight to protect democracy and human rights in Ukraine and revived human rights as a priority - even in America! We have our share of crazies, but so does everywhere nowadays. Finally, looking forward to following all your next adventures wherever you are!

[@andreapocze1929]

If you would do videos only about Sweden and US I would still totally be here for it. You are so great, I am waiting for the deep dive in any topic you would speak/show us. 😘

[@joshuasanders2123]

I’m new to your channel. The Saudi Arabia videos drew me in. I was happy to see the United States in the top 3!! Blessings from Connecticut.