traveling to japan alone as a 21 year old (ramen, hotel tour, forest walks, fishing)

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❀FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
⇢ Q: how old are you? 21
⇢ Q: where do you live? NYC (originally from Alberta, Canada)
⇢ Q: what is your ethnicity? A: Vietnamese
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[@maiphammy]

this is the last japan vlog :(

[@Brookee_xoxo]

NOOOO :(

[@neliinha]

NOOOOO 😭😭😭

[@PenelopePaes]

Noooooo

[@R33CE]

ALL GOOD ITS BEEN AWESOME

[@gracemorin]

Aww 😔

[@Kooromiee_00]

YALL IM GONNA CRY THAT AIR BNB LADY WAS SO SWEET, watchin mai and that lady interact was too cute

[@Ken-ig6ph]

You said your Hebrew.

[@Kooromiee_00]

@@Ken-ig6ph im confused

[@novaaalou]

I swear I can always come back to her even when I haven’t watched her in a while then she just becomes so addicting to watch😭

[@lanitakovac]

same😭

[@aidan-ci9hc]

literally what i’m doing now 😭

[@DemiKharumlong]

Same

[@helenaly5186]

@@DemiKharumlong HVCCJ,kl

[@benjaminschwanke2816]

mai's content is literally the epitome of pure and honest..i really like how her videos are...it feels like im her best firend and we are on a call its so relaxing bro....i dore you mai..i really do 😭

[@natalynoemicabrerajimenez5341]

I love her honesty, she didn't like some of the food and she actually said it, some influencers just tend to ''love'' everything they try and we don't get real reviews at the end of the way. Loved the video overall

[@coffeegirl18]

See I like that she's willing to try things too.

[@teecee7759]

She’s faking it hahahaha it’s called acting

[@jay-louisemay169]

@@teecee7759she’s faking to not like a dish…?

[@teecee7759]

@@jay-louisemay169 yes

[@jay-louisemay169]

@@teecee7759 because…

[@ivy-to4er]

as a 13 year old vietnamese girl, i feel like watching your vlogs are so healing. keep up the content!! ❤️ when i grow up, i want to be like you.

[@kaileytometich3303]

I think this is just a testament to Mai’s personality. People treat her so well because she does the same. I absolutely love this video and it has inspired me to be more immersive when I travel. I’m always so scared but you’ll never get the best experience if you’re always worried about that. Love you Mai! ❤️

[@misseunoii]

mai makes me want to travel much more bc she’s not afraid to vlog and be herself in front of literally ANYONE , and i admire that so much :))

[@cakeeleii]

the air bnb lady was so sweet omg

[@Hundredstuclo]

Mai inspired me to clean my room, take care of myself, travel, try new things, start a business (glow up lmao) etc. I also moved when she moved, fav youtuber. I can't wait for more travel vlogs Ty Mai

[@wassupwe2ne1xbigbangxbtsxBPxG7]

Her life is literally a movie and I'm so happy she's sharing it with us!! Love you Mai!!

[@teecee7759]

Exactly so fake like a movie! All scripted we love it!

[@BABESMAI]

Honestly Mai is my comfort KZbinr, I can be sobbing and her videos will make me so happy and giddy

[@jyothisinclair6683]

Aomori is just on another frequency of beautiful. I went to the same forest/lake walk as you did last year and I can confirm it has definitely helped me heal and have a new perspective of life, not even exaggerating. The atmosphere there is otherworldly.

[@behwahhh]

im currently sick in a hospital bed, bored af. then saw this upload, just perfect. thank you mai ❤

[@filmedbylenny]

praying for u to have a speedy recovery girlie!

[@laetitia.x]

same tho, feel better soon

[@annemelendez1458]

Me too!

[@urfriendcyn]

I hope all went well and you're on the mend!!!

[@gpbandchick2010]

feel better

[@baseballbros1475]

While im only 13 i strive to be like mai someday. Moving to nyc at such a young age sounds so fun. Im sure there are struggles but she sure makes it look amazing

[@teecee7759]

@@baseballbros1475 girl please don’t follow her

[@ItsLycheee]

16:24 OMG FINALLY SOMEONE WHO AGREES WITH ME!! I’ve always hated the texture of fatty meats ever since I was little and so many people thought I was insane😂 Like yeah, the taste is fine, but I don’t wanna eat meat that feels like jello or cartilage - instant nausea🤮

[@MoniqueAnn]

I stg SAME!

[@mrdaniellover6970]

so many people don’t like it. i have four siblings and none do. and theyre no children anymore

[@truchuynh]

I love Mai when she is truly adored the nature everywhere she visits, like taking a walk in a forest, fishing or camping... Totally love it

[@LeO-hl5st]

The fact you were in Japan breathing the SAME AIR?! If you ever come back and are able to cross paths hopefully, I wanna just tell you how much your videos and you cheer me up sm ❤

[@TheRealLozzaa]

I’ve loved these Japan Vlogs sm! Sad to see this is the last one 🥹

[@Stardollhaleyandemma]

Hey Mai! I’ve been up all night binging all your traveling Japan content and it’s so healing to me and I just love hanging with you ❤😂 .. WHEN YOU SAID THE ONE TIME YOU WENT FISHING IN THE MIDDLE OF SOUTH CAROLINA I shrieked with excitement. Born and still living in HHI, South Carolina.. for you to even say South Carolina while in Japan made me feel not so little lol.. Where did you visit ?

[@sarahbeghin]

I love the way you find joy in things it’s genuinely inspiring ❤

[@user-gz1cn4vb5l]

Your enthusiasm for nature gives me life and soothes my soul…wish I could solo travel to different countries like youu…perhaps sooner than later

[@gigisnippets6525]

you looked so happy at the lake, it actually made my heart feel warm

[@cherylgocan8887]

Love this video. Very happy you enjoyed your trip. Beautiful scenery ❤. Watching your travel vlogs allows me to see parts of the world I would never get to see. If I get another chance at life one day I will definitely travel. Ty for your amazing videos. ❤

[@user-dc9lb5uj4m]

Maiii , this is definitely a new perspective to all those Japan vlogs out there , good job

[@daisyyy9777]

I've waited for this vlog the whole time and it's finally here 😭😭

[@dibya1495]

The japan's vlogs are so iconic and so gooddd we love travel vlogsssss maiii❤🧙‍♂️

[@nerina_naomi]

I love the dedication she has to vlogging. Like she will leave her camera , film a shot of her walking , walk and come back for it. Even in the last vlog, when she went to the store on her bicycle.....I think that's so creative

[@Alexis16jade]

plzzzz the fishing looked so peaceful and fun!! such a unique experience im glad u enjoyed ur trip 💕

[@hollykoons3181]

My peace and serenity come from these videos

[@Marissaleeeee]

You could not have uploaded at a better time my love ❤ I'm struggling with so much anxiety and stress from planning my wedding and I almost cried when I saw the bell go off 😅 I'm so excited to sit down and relax with my favorite KZbinr ❤❤❤❤ love you, Mai!!!

[@PenelopePaes]

Mai Pham best vloger ever

[@bafreennaji6432]

I just love seeing my sister (Mai) happy 💕💕💕

[@notmadeleine2637]

3 am and about to go to bed this is perfect timingggg

[@chillstudyvibes]

I've been a long-time lurker on KZbin, but I made the intention to get more involved in a community starting today. I couldn’t think of a better way to start than by joining the positive community made by one of my favourite KZbinrs. Mai is such an inspiration and I aspire to live as fearlessly as she does every day

[@anoli_s]

I love this style of vlogs. So pure and your personality shines so much. You were made for this!

[@ko_grindz]

I literally woke up from a nap and had a dream of meeting you in Japan. It was a great time lol. Your Japan vlogs are the best don’t stop❤❤❤

[@katmdean]

Japan is my dream travel destination, I cannot wait to be able to go there hopefully in the next couple of years. My goal is before 30 and I'm 26 now so I have time to reach it but man Japan has been my dream since 14 years old.

[@Adeonix1]

Omgg mai! Love the Japan vlogs. You’re literally my favorite creator ever, feels like I’m with a best friend or something!!! I haven’t even finished the video yet and already know I’m gonna love it

[@okamisenpai.studio9429]

I started watching you 3 years ago I came across your channel when I felt at my lowest and I searched for someone to motivate me to be a better version of myself then I found your channel and got inspired to start bettering myself and work hard and achieve anything I set my mind to I'm so happy I found your channel because it helped me alot when I was at my worst now I share it with other people that I know need it too. I learned if you do something little everyday you'll grow 1% everyday and then over time all that 1% you put in will add up into a bigger percentage of you growing and that will motivate you to give it your 100% everyday.

[@Beeeehumblemun]

This may be the last Japan Vlog. But I still will rewatch the other vlogs! Love you Mai for this content ❤

[@143iloveskz]

sometimes i forget that she's only 4 years older than me because of how mature she can be at times! (also the fact that she moved out early!)

[@askropskrop]

6:57 that view is unrealllll😩😩

[@Karleigh_B]

i just went into the comments to see if anyone said smth abt that ❤😂

[@GarimaGandhi]

Thanks Mai, for randomly showing up on my feed✨. Now you're literally my comfort youtuber💗🌷lysm🥹

[@mvstrqrdd]

watching this is so spiritually healing like baby i am soothed rn

[@Soobin_TXT06]

She’s living the dream and I’m happy for her ❤︎︎❤︎︎♡︎♡︎

[@pamsansalone07]

mai, i wanted to thank you for the great energy you share through your videos. currently im going through a really rough phase of my life and it’s hard to see me happy with myself, but watching specially this vlog makes me feel like it’s possible to be happy by ourselves. thank you so so much for this ❤

[@rubybunce378]

Mai you look so happy and content!! Especially on the walk 🥺🫶

[@mollybailey1841]

The air bnb experience was just so genuine and pure. Gosh she was so sweet. I hope she is flourishing in life. 🥺

[@aliyahmch]

mai you honestly dont how how much ivebeen living through your videos i have physically jumped when i saw you uploaded lmaoo but basically, i love you so much pls dont die

[@blonsmqh]

i love mai her personality is like when you make fresh coffee litterally

[@BookwormVlogz]

I agree I was diagnosed with BPD 1 age 15 and nature is the only thing that brings me peace of mind ..I don't like medication much so I try to use what the earth blessed us with nature ❤

[@amyjones4744]

Mai the way you always appreciate nature makes me think you would really love Switzerland - it is breathtakingly beautiful xx

[@ze_multistan_Jay]

I loved all of the Japan vlogs! This was an awesome series! Tysm for taking us along!❤

[@just_lizziee]

I love living vicariously through Mai and her travel vlogs

[@Maya-ed3ff]

7:19 tip: Put airtags in your luggage. I started to put them in my luggage starting last year because I was going to a new country to visit and I did not want to lose my luggage

[@Diana-wn1kk]

Girl, I really just discovered your channel and i'm obsessed by your style, your work and how are you enjoying your life. I had a lot of mental limitations in my last 4 years that made me unable to go outside, even outside my house. But this year is bit different and with your vlogs (I already watched the one you're making in Japan) I feel this vitality and this will to travel, I just can't wait. Thank you so much

[@katienguyen168]

the green and lilac is soo perfect with your pink hairr. also u look like a flower w the green 🌸

[@Chanellovesyouuxoxo]

Mai Ily you inspired me to love myself and you are my comfort KZbinr when in crying you always cheered me up,words can't describe how much you mean to me

[@amyneil4245]

I'm living vicariously through you! These vlogs have been so enjoyable and relaxing (except for the lost luggage!), and your reactions to the beauty of Japan were so pure ❤ Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!

[@Sophiacaleca]

I love watching you while doing my homework it's the best

[@mahityagi967]

your vlog inspired me to take a japanese course on udemy .. this is helping me in my career and thanks .. because of you i am getting a chance to work for a japanese company as my first job..

[@neliinha]

we love u maiiii

[@merarypacheco5]

I’ve really enjoyed watching this mini series Mai! you inspired me to finally create my own yt channel and be authentic no matter what people might say. I love your channel, I’ve been watching you from the start and I love your positive vibes!

[@JASMiiNEs1]

Mai i LOVE your travel vlogs! they're so inspiring considering you're travelling solo 😍

[@jabrielwilkins9901]

You need to do like a video where you just go shopping at the mall , go grocery shopping, and go eat at a nice food place after just like old times . ❤( love you been watching for sometime now )

[@Ellajade07]

MAII

[@vlogsbyclary]

I agree. Forest walks are great for healing. Great vlog! Looks like you enjoyed your trip.

[@lanaigirl]

I love you’re in your sweat gear looking awesome even though you’re wearing it day after day.

[@rebekahcora7441]

Mai whenever i see you posted a new video i get so excited like a new episode of my favorite show came out or something. watching your videos makes me so calm and i’m always in a better mood after. love you ❤

[@mekimio]

I just feel it thank you girl for this vlogs, actually i can't afford going to Japan now but one day i WILL and I'll remember you doing this.

[@bingoaiue]

Mai, please travel to Japan again. I love seeing people travel to Japan. And make your stay longer 😂 I love everything about the nature, culture, cities, food and more. Please please ❤

[@missjgarcia]

Finally caught up on watching my favorites KZbinrs then your video popped up ✨ keeps me sane hehe

[@yuruliufu]

Omg I’ve seen the airbnb host go viral on TikTok because she’s always so sweet to her guests

[@denisie]

the air bnb lady is so cute!!!! this makes me wanna try solo traveling one dayyy

[@ArmyForever-wi5gr]

ngl been loving the japan series even though it's detour from your normal nyc life

[@daniyasagyndykova6987]

Mai, thank you so much for your vlogs! I love them😭❤️❤️ You have such a beautiful soul, and it shines through! I would love to someday visit the places that you show us in vlogs! Thank you for inspiring🫶🏻🫶🏻 And to someday buy something from Alchemai, I love the thought and effort that you put into it. It looks so so so good💔💔🔥 it’s so nice and refreshing to see someone like you on the internet, I’m rooting for you! You got it girl!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lenaelnaw]

The Airbnb lady was so sweet and welcoming 🥹

[@averxeoz]

omg I love how she’s like so calm and her videos are like my number 1 motivation to get out of my bed nowadays

[@teecee7759]

Really? It feels so fake to me

[@beautywithbianca1128]

I’d watch anything you put out. Your content is next level. 💜💜

[@lakshyapalxiarts2685]

25 minutes of peace and japan aesthetics thanks mai

[@Jazzy9626]

I would have loved to paint that view from your morning walk. The mountain, the water, the trees absolutely gorgeous.

[@evai9062]

I just wanted to say that I love your vlogs!! You make me want to visit NYC and other places around the world when you vlog your adventures to share with all of your fam here on KZbin :)) please keep on being you ❤️

[@tatyanna0923]

i had such a good day today im finishing my night out with a gardening sesh and your video and it made my day i am so happy

[@ItsTVlogss]

Amazing started my channel because of you! You inspired me so much! 🫶

[@ReaganGSR]

I love your videos so much and it brings me genuine excitement every time you post! ❤

[@CaseohsWifeypoo]

You never fail to slay in all your videos 😔❤

[@djwright86]

Imagine that jawn in winter time. The lobby and hotel room window views would be ridiculous🔥🔥🔥

[@Daniela-yf5wn]

Yassss she finally posted my day is complete ☺️😆 thank u Mai Pham I love u 🥰

[@mimo-iy8yb]

Girl I love watching your videos they make me feel comfortable in my own bed ☺️❤❤ love you Mai 💞

[@lavadaketterman7379]

Japan looks gorgeous looks like they have some gorgeous restaurants as well and hotel ❤

[@bibhutikachatterjee6142]

I just love you Mai. Literally dreaming of living this life of.. traveling the world in alchemai! while on the subject please release Alchemai in India! I want it so much !!!! I LOVE YOU!!

[@marccolomayt82094]

25 minutes of Japan lifestyle travel vlog of Mai = enjoying!!❤❤

[@hilmir]

this travel is unintentionally so iconic, because of the lost luggage - you just wore and lived in your own brand merch...! its visually like a theme!

[@rozylove588]

9:10 this is called skunk cabbage, if you break it in half it is like a natural mosquito repellent but it doesn’t smell the best ❤

[@shaba8371]

literally was watching you while cleaning you motivate me pookie

[@namu2415]

I just have to comment, but you have really become my go-to KZbinr to watch now. It has really helped me be motivated, and calm and actually enjoy the things I do. I have only been a fan for a week. But seriously keep up the work and stay your most authentic self as that is what attracted and inspired me to enjoy my life :3

[@srm0520]

Mai, I know you love nyc but you come alive in nature. You’re so happy! I think you should move to a forest next

[@yuruliufu]

Seeing mai genuinely so happy about fishing was so cute

[@beckav9162]

Omg the Airbnb lady is so sweet! Love these vlogs Mai! 🫶🏼