Never been more excited for someone else to travel round the globe. Your travel vlogs are amazing Kym, can't wait!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them
@wwmeloy2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t have put it better myself. I feel like a lot of us live through Kym’s travels LOL 😂
@hotwings93822 жыл бұрын
You're giving us quality content Kym. Exclusive information that was previously for the elite but thanks to you we get a bit of a taste. I am curious what were you doing before becoming an F1 photographer and who inspired you to join?
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Before F1 I ran a business, and then moved onto wildlife photography.
@brianf9612 жыл бұрын
You're livin' the dream, Kym! Excited to see more content from you this year!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Excited to share
@1bncxlr2 жыл бұрын
Kym, after the Miami race, consider driving a little bit north to Cape Canaveral, very good possibility of a rocket launch. I might be able to get you in touch with the right people to shoot the launch or at least let you know where the best off site viewing is. Stay safe.
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip. How far away is it from Miami?
@Leaferr2 жыл бұрын
@@KymIllman I believe it is about a 3 ish hour drive up the coast
@1bncxlr2 жыл бұрын
@@KymIllman Three hours north, right off of I 95.
@boiledpnutz2 жыл бұрын
lol 6 hour round trip. I love how people say “drive up from Miami” lol. Miami is so far south…
@lamegaming98352 жыл бұрын
@@KymIllman in 2023 theres gonna be a train
@tylerz92912 жыл бұрын
As a Texan, I think you need to share the Buc-ee's love and do a video just about them. The rest of the world needs to know what they are missing!
@mr.clarkyfromlatvia54562 жыл бұрын
man you are living the dream life....
@CJ-gp9yh2 жыл бұрын
Best f1 channel (aside from f1 itself!)
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated
@kevinmorrissette23942 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to all the great content this season! Best wishes and safe travels this season Kym!
@papaganafiggy57912 жыл бұрын
You are right. Traffic in Miami usually is horrendous. It will be worse with the race. Stay hydrated. It’s hot and humid. It’s why I’m not going to the Race & I live an hour away.
@ne1butme2 жыл бұрын
Mr Illman, I'd love a video on the economics of an F1 Photographer. All of this travel must be very expensive. How do you make the money to pay for it? Besides selling directly to us (the fans), who else buys your photos? Magazines? F1 itself?
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
There is one. It’s called “The money side of F1 photography” - www.kymillman.com/store/money-side-of-f1-photography/.
@keysersoze_62 жыл бұрын
Excited for your vlogs Kym. This year is gonna be amazing.
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Let’s hope so
@TUGMusicRules2 жыл бұрын
Love your travel content, Kym! Can you perhaps explain the rules and refs schengen VISA in a future travel video you do? Just curious as an American. Keep up the cracking content! Thank you!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Very simple, in 180 days I’m allowed to stay for 90 in the Shingen region. No more. And it’s a rolling 180 days
@m18investments2 жыл бұрын
Look forward to the meet and greet in Mexico city! We live in Tampa and went to Austin last year, this year going to check out Mexico City!
@marvfj64512 жыл бұрын
Kym what I appreciate is your awareness that consistently posting content is key. Some productions waiting weeks or months between posts, and we viewers can lose interest. Thank you!!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that
@marvfj64512 жыл бұрын
@@KymIllman Thanks for saying so!!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
It gives me something to do
@jodavey78322 жыл бұрын
Great rundown, looking forward to new website! Stay passionate x
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@williamwong93622 жыл бұрын
More 2022 F1 bts coverage coming soon and I can't wait. Really look forward to it. Thanks Kym
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I look forward to sharing it with you
@rewmeister2 жыл бұрын
You're doing all of the races again this year?! Love the work ethic and the content you put out and very much looking forward to more in 2022. Safe travels!
@pietromiraldi34192 жыл бұрын
Hi Kym, I think you should do an house tour, she looks gorgeous
@anangyoga13812 жыл бұрын
For me, F1 is more interesting since I found this channel. I can see the sides I can't see on TV.
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Glad to be of assistance
@benjiwild862 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for 2022 season kym, with your Insight and your vlogs make the season so much better! Cheers 🍻
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear
@khaladi102 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this information mate 👍😊
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help
@IsaacJohn2 жыл бұрын
another year of behind the scenes with Kym! cant wait
@richardoliver90542 жыл бұрын
Mate, all the best for your 2022 adventures. You will love NYC and Rome, I could live in both of these wonderful cities for a few months at a time. Last years GP championship was fantastic so, really looking forward to this year’s tussles. Thank you for sharing your journeys, I shall be watching it all unfold from good ole Adelaide… cheers
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I miss pie floaters and Balfours frogs.
@BomberFletch312 жыл бұрын
I've just found your channel through this video. I've been an F1 fan for many decades, so I'm aware of your work. I just never realised that we call the same city home! I look forward to more content throughout the year!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard, glad you enjoy the content
@kostauric64672 жыл бұрын
3:55 if you want to stay in Schengen countries, i suggest you Belgrade, capital of Serbia, nice city, good prices, nice hotels like Hilton, Metropol Palas....
@the_rocksf11482 жыл бұрын
My wife and I will be going to Singapore this year barring any unforeseen covid circumstances. We stay at Carlton across road from Raffles hotel. I’d like to get some merch signed if you get the time. Love your work man!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Will do a meet n greet in Singapore and it’ll be promoted on Insta
@robroy252 жыл бұрын
Wow....I'm exhausted just following your itinerary....kudos to you Kym...so looking forward to following your adventures this year...Cheers.
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
More to come!
@9cotchin2 жыл бұрын
Great overview of the upcoming travel schedule, Kym. I'm travelling to Singapore from Melbourne for the race this year, and so I can't wait for your content leading up to that trip!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
But you will have to. And it’ll be worth the wait.
@aussief1tourist9462 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that one Kym. Looking forward to the new website I love planning for my next Grands Prix. Singapore this year for the first time hopefully you have a meet up there.
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I hope I can do a meet and greet there too
@rhound332 жыл бұрын
Hey Kym! As someone who went to college in Waco, it was cool to hear you mention that's your stop on the way to Austin! As a native Texan, I have to say, make sure you also get a Whataburger while you're in Texas! Looking forward to seeing your content this season!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Wattaburger was nothing compared with in an out
@Drrolfski2 жыл бұрын
Love your contributions. I live 200m near Amsterdam Central Station (which is 30 min to Zandvoort and 13 min to Schiphol Airport by train) in a magnificent 17th-century monumental building. Meaning, if I would have a room to spare I would be heapy to invite you to stay over for the Dutch GP and provide you all the opportunity for personal cooking. Unfortunately, I don't (I have renters atm) but one day I will! In the meantime, enjoy your 2022 world trip and thanks for all the F1 insides you're providing to us!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
That's a very gracious offer. I've already booked my accommodation though.
@elrictan2 жыл бұрын
Love your vlogs - great content, superb editing & delivery - i rarely comment but i need to here! SUPER interesting stuff
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it
@alan2santosm2 жыл бұрын
Man you work is amazing! great content you given us!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy it
@CypressDeer2 жыл бұрын
6:14 Well...
@KenBulldog2 жыл бұрын
I think i look forward to your content as much as the races😆 be safe, have fun, and if you have time between the belgium and dutch grand prix, stop by and have dinner with us
@colinweir58072 жыл бұрын
Now late August 2022, so I hope your travels went well. Don't mind me - I'm a ( slightly jealous) amateur photographer who travels 1/2 hour to photograph V8 Sprint Boat racing in Tweed Heads NSW.
@Anthonyoutsidethebox2 жыл бұрын
Definitely liked this video as a former logistician. Wondered what it was like for you getting all over the place. Thanks!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@bignuts452 жыл бұрын
For Japan, Matsusaka Station is a good stop to look for hotels. Suzuka is about 40mins via Kintetsu Ltd Express
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I’ve travelled that train before. But I don’t want to be lugging camera gear backwards and forwards on a train so a car it is.
@bignuts452 жыл бұрын
@@KymIllman oops,I didn't think about all your gear. Ive only got a small mirrorless to worry about. There are some hotels around Hisai as well. Would be a lot close via car. I enjoy your videos and pics👍
@garethdavies28152 жыл бұрын
Love your work Kym & all the inside knowledge mate....keep up the GREAT work love it ;0)
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, lots more to come
@PROHDGaming2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kym, I have already bought tickets for Bahrain F1 2022, I will be coming over to watch the practice session as well as full race weekend including pit walk! let's catch up if we can
@ftanakasp2 жыл бұрын
Kim love your content. Interesting video, very trick logistics.
@shanzie5932 жыл бұрын
Staying near the airport in the netherlands is quite depressing Kym! I’d highly recommend staying in Haarlem! Lovely city and possibly closer to Haarlem.
@shanzie5932 жыл бұрын
I mean closer to Zandvoort of course!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
We just sleep at the hotel. There is no time for any sightseeing I’m afraid
@tiadaid2 жыл бұрын
Given the situation with Russia right now, I wonder if we'll even see the Russian GP.
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Certainly that’s a chance
@fleemwings2072 жыл бұрын
Sebastian Vettel is not waiting for a cancellation - he simply said he is not going to race in Russia.
@magnussencube2 жыл бұрын
yep the race's been cancelled now
@jspence29822 жыл бұрын
Great video Kym!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@tomleiningerphoto2 жыл бұрын
From Dallas you should stop at the Czech Stop and get some kolaches.
@aadikarnavat98242 жыл бұрын
This year is gonna be super packed
@michaelm.60432 жыл бұрын
In 1972 I had a great home stay at the Austrian GP at Knittlefelt-Zeltweg 😉
@kompisworld2 жыл бұрын
Great channel and video!
@traemorris96832 жыл бұрын
Bucees is so sick.
@ihavenoname732 жыл бұрын
Advice for Zandvoort, don't expect the run to the track to be a breese if every thing is opend up (again). Unless the orgenizers can convice everyone again to come with puplic transport that sort ride can end up in a 1 to 2 hour drive. Atleast, that was my experience with a DTM race years ago.
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Thankfully all the roads were blocked off to normal traffic leaving it For one’s sole use
@elainel85882 жыл бұрын
Hi Kym! Thanks for the vlogs! Love them. After Montreal, you should check out Toronto. Toronto is so different from Montreal and they speak English. Fabulous city with lots of diversity, sights to see, live music etc. From Toronto go to NYC!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Noted. Thanks
@bondisurfrescue2 жыл бұрын
Yo Kym. Aussie here who travels a lot. You should check out the commbank ultimate CC, it's everything the Bankwest has but you earn Qantas points. I swapped from the Bankwest over the commbank ultimate and haven't looked back!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Will do. Thanks
@mark1236552 жыл бұрын
Other good ones in Oz are the Latitude 28 Degrees Credit Card (although recently sold to Citi), and the Citibank Plus Debit card. Think many other countries have similar no foreign transaction fee cards.
@NikCan662 жыл бұрын
This is fabulous information but very hard and long work.
@KlaximumSkroeft2 жыл бұрын
So I'm a chef, who after struggling through 2 years of Covid, is disillusioned with the realities of running a restaurant. Even though the restaurant runs and I loved it for the better part of a decade, I'm ready for something new. Do F1 teams operate with their own kitchen staff or is hospitality stuff local?
@jambo02042 жыл бұрын
Love your content! I legit wanna be like you when I grow up! Cheers from Dallas, hope to cross paths in Austin and say hi!
@filiprangus58262 жыл бұрын
Do you know if teams or their stuff at least will start arriving on monday 18th in imola? I will be driving past and would love to see as much as i could. And also can you see track from behind the fence cause they probably won't let me in?
@azrrrrrrrr2 жыл бұрын
I know you were staying in Zagreb,Croatia last year so if you are going to stay here again this year it would be awesome if you could do a meet and greet here as well ;D
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I'll try my best to
@dheerajrao83662 жыл бұрын
great content Kym.. You could probably add info for each track like where to stay, rent cars, places to eat etc.
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
There'll be some mentions of that on my new website when it's finished
@dheerajrao83662 жыл бұрын
@@KymIllman thats great
@limmingxian28542 жыл бұрын
I hope to be able to meet you at the Singapore GP this year.
@ani26842 жыл бұрын
same
@miltonbrownrigg84092 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content during off season. I can tell you the Albert Park track is looking schmick
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking forward to it
@pinoyako78982 жыл бұрын
Meet and greet 👍👍👍
@flightmaster9992 жыл бұрын
You can scratch Moscow off your list from now on! 😀
@Ds-hp1gy2 жыл бұрын
carlos sainz signed photographhhhhh pleassse
@MassivePaper2 жыл бұрын
Such a legend!
@lukeracicky5662 жыл бұрын
We need an Austin Meet and Greet Kym! Missed you at the Hyatt this year
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I will do one in Austin definitely. Probably somewhere near South Congress
@zackscott36122 жыл бұрын
Kym instead of new york after the Montreal race you should come to the place is called muskoka about 5 hour away Montreal great area to vist
@ajeshdsouza2 жыл бұрын
so much news media about aus opening and here u say 7 days quarantine
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
We are in Western Australia. It’s the east coast that’s open.
@wigglz2 жыл бұрын
I'll be looking for you in Montreal Kym. Let me know if you want some great food / restaurants recommendations
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
If you see me make sure to say hi
@englishmaninfrance6612 жыл бұрын
Rome is a lovely city Kym , try and take some time there :)
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Note taken
@ahouais51872 жыл бұрын
That video aged fast...
@eightatheart_music2 жыл бұрын
Can i come with you? That sounds like a blast😆
@brianjarred3402 жыл бұрын
Wish you well for the coming season
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Your well wishes gratefully accepted
@ifoundthisandthought2 жыл бұрын
Forget the apprentice, I can be your bag carrier and general dogs body 😀
@FerrariManF12 жыл бұрын
Please do a meet and greet in Melbourne! Would love to meet and chat to you :)
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
It will happen
@theodejong11232 жыл бұрын
Hi Kym. Very cool video! How did you do the graphics of the globe? Very nicely done, would love up steel them from you...😃
@ericboyle82962 жыл бұрын
Here I thought the Salt Bae steak was your favorite food!
@Mandykiss45002 жыл бұрын
Hey Kym, I heard that Thursdays will no longer be Media Day, is that the case, or is there still going to be something?
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Might be something in the afternoon but hard to tell. I will know in a few weeks
@Sixtyoneth2 жыл бұрын
You should drop by to Prague at some point
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I went there with my youngest son in the break 2 years ago
@colewhittaker39762 жыл бұрын
You gotta stop at Whataburger!! Way better than In-N-Out and a Texas staple like Buc-ee's
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I have. I liked In-N-Out Burger better
@sickbale2 жыл бұрын
Hope you'll enjoy your trip to Rome! You're more than welcome to the Eternal City.
@reidgreven69482 жыл бұрын
BUC-EE’S !!!! Yesssss👍
@AdamJonesPhoto2 жыл бұрын
As a humble sports photographer myself, I was wondering how you get around the editorial/personal use restrictions at circuits. Obviously when we get press passes we have to adhere to this as we shoot for an agency or publication, but no commercial use is permitted. Do you get special permission from circuits?
@irfank24172 жыл бұрын
how much does it cost for such a long travel plan? it's amazing how you are able to manage these travel schedules.
@wwllmcheng2 жыл бұрын
Here we go again...ill be w you till seasons end.
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
You better be.
@oleg_stol2 жыл бұрын
Kym, I highly recommend you to spend few extra days in Azerbaijan. Its very beautiful contry with long history, and also you can "save" some days frome those 90 in Shengen zone :)
@Ausknutz2 жыл бұрын
I hope you do a meet and greet in São Paulo as well!
@waltersaj112 жыл бұрын
Is your wife traveling with you for a bit again this year? That was fun content!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Not certain yet. Glad you enjoyed it though.
@sebastianpagni2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Kym! Do you mind sharing where are you staying for the France GP? I think you missed it in the video!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
marseille
@tamagalvin2 жыл бұрын
Hey mate! I've just booked my hotel in Orchard and Flights to Singapore. Looking forward to my first race in person. I'm also from Perth as well 😊 Hopefully see you in Singapore!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
If you see me make sure to say hi
@tamagalvin2 жыл бұрын
@@KymIllman Of course! I can't wait
@xvxcollin2 жыл бұрын
guess not more Russia this year! have they said where they will double up a race?
@kieronholt59792 жыл бұрын
Curve card will get rid of any transaction fees on your cards 👌
@RobertPhillipsCanada2 жыл бұрын
Sounds dumb but I never knew you did prints until I heard you mention it! Now I want one!
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
That’s poor marketing on my part
@RobertPhillipsCanada2 жыл бұрын
@@KymIllman discount code for subs 😀?
@Therealginori2 жыл бұрын
I swear Ill be an F1 pfotographer one day
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Hope to see you at the track one day then
@delmarhills2 жыл бұрын
Quality as always! Where do you normally stay in Singapore?
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Stayed at a variety of hotels.
@JDboxbox2 жыл бұрын
I envy you on many levels but I absolutely hate airports and traveling so this works for me.
@InactiveChannel8382 жыл бұрын
When your such a big Kym Illman fan that you'd rather meet him then the F1 drivers xD
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I’m honoured
@salmanusyed6662 жыл бұрын
Hey KIM, give us a video with costs. How much it costs you to travel to all races + hotels and if you like, how do you breakeven and make money by being af freelancer.
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
I’ve done something similar already for my VIP channel members “The money side of F1 photography” you can also see it here - www.kymillman.com/store/money-side-of-f1-photography/.
@tianaphillips12562 жыл бұрын
Hi Kym, could you please recommend best hotels to stay in Melbourne?
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
The Crown Casino
@HoracioJimenez2 жыл бұрын
I believe you can come back to Perth before Melbourne GP as WA is meant to open borders on the 3rd of March without having to do any quarantine anymore.
@KymIllman2 жыл бұрын
Correct. Did you watch til the very end?
@HoracioJimenez2 жыл бұрын
@@KymIllman just did. Finally we will be set free 🤣 regards from Perth 🙂