10 Best YouTube Travel Vloggers To Follow in 2024!

They say you are what you consume. Not just the food you put in, but also the content you put in your mind! So you must be careful of what you feed on to align with what you want out of life.

Are you passionate about travel and want to see more of the world but always lack the motivation to just get outside and explore? Then it's time to watch some travel vlogs.

Travel vlogs can help you plan your next trip by showcasing corners of the world that you might not have considered. They also share tips to help you get the most out of your next travel experience.

But with thousands of travel vlogs out there, which ones should you be watching? Here are my 10 best travel vlog channels to inspire you this year.

Top 10 Travel Vloggers on YouTube

This list includes stylish 5-star travelers, full-time digital nomads, and budget backpackers. Some are solo travelers, couples, and families touring by plane, train, and automobile – usually a decked-out van-turned-RV!

They share destination recommendations, travel tips, and personal thoughts on why they travel and how it's changed their lives.

But if you're more of a reader than a watcher, these travel blogs will be more up your alley.

10. Ginger on the Go

Ginger on the Go is a relatively new travel vlogger. Still, he's already standing out from the pack by sharing some of the most relatable travel content on YouTube. 

As a digital nomad, he often stays in budget-friendly places you might consider for yourself. Resorts and hotels can be quite pricey!

He shares valuable profiles of popular destinations with a fun twist, like flipping a coin to decide what to do. He isn't afraid to go off the beaten track and try something completely different. Ginger also shares helpful travel tips, such as packing guides and how to save.

9. Wolters World

Wolters World is both a website and a YouTube channel that follows the travels of a typical family. They started vlogging when they found most of their online recommendations were generic and uninspiring. This family of travel vloggers has now been to more than 90 countries.

As well as sharing top things to do, they talk a lot about what to expect from local cultures and customs. They also dedicate time to things "not to do," so you don't offend locals, get ripped off, or waste your time.

8. FunForLouis

If you want a travel vlogger that creates content as fast as you can consume it, tune into Louis' daily vlog posts. Besides being very charismatic, he's an adventurous traveler who shares unpredictable stories, such as run-ins with the Mexican police and buying a travel ban in Europe.

Louis started traveling in 2012 and has since been joined by partner Raya, who matches Louis' passion and energy. The vlog highlights conversations with locals, how they live their lives, and the advice they would give to friends worldwide.

7. PsychoTraveller

Alyshia Ford characterizes herself as the PsychoTraveller. A bit weird, I know! She's on a continuous travel journey where she shares weekly posts of what she's up to. She loves food and wine, and as a psychology graduate, she uses her knowledge to provide different layers of interpretation for her experiences.

Aly has traveled so extensively that she's decided to return to some of her favorite destinations, determined to get the most out of it. By traveling back, she documents how fast the world is changing.

6. Samuel and Audrey

Traveling couples will find kindred spirits in travel vloggers Samuel and Audrey. They're a pair passionate about discovering new cultures and eating their way around the globe. The mixture of travel destinations and love stories makes for a compelling viewing experience.

Their channel is now branching out as the pair renovates a hotel in Argentina. You'll enjoy living this adventure vicariously through their updates and destination posts.

5. Grrrltraveler

Grrrltraveler is completely put together by Christine Kaaloa, who has spent years traveling the world, mostly on solo trips. As a travel YouTuber, she is an excellent reference for women who enjoy solo travel. 

She's a professional photographer and writer living in Hawaii, a hotspot tourist destination. This makes her more readable and watchable than most.

Christine also shares the logistics of how she manages to travel as much as she does, how she balances work with travel, and how she makes money from her travel vlog. 

There's lots of helpful travel advice, especially on what to eat, and guidance on how to face issues like the fear of traveling alone.

4. Eva Zu Beck

Are you enamored by the idea of living in a converted van and exploring the world with complete freedom? Eva is your go-to vlogger if you don't fancy being tied to plane or train schedules. Eva Zu Beck is living the dream and sharing it all on her YouTube channel.

She's previously traveled extensively and has adventure travel videos from Mexico to Mongolia. As of writing this, she's now sharing her project to convert a 4x4 into a mini camper van and documenting her trek across the Pan-American Highway.

3. Hey Nadine

Hey Nadine is another nomadic traveler sharing the campervan life. But rather than traveling solo, she and her partner do it together. They recently had a baby, which adds a different dynamic to the story.

As well as sharing insightful profiles of inspiring destinations, Nadine shares travel tips about the challenges of traveling as a family. This includes everything from getting along with your partner while stuck inside a camper van to how best to travel with a baby.

2. I Am Aileen

Aileen is a digital nomad, solo traveler, and vlogger from the Philippines. Since she decided to start traveling full-time several years ago, she has visited all 7 continents. Yep, including Antarctica.

Aileen feels like a great friend to travel with because while she's fearless and adventurous, she's also down-to-earth and sweet. You can definitely see her as your favorite travel buddy. She recently shared travel stories for Georgia, Japan, Cambodia, and Iceland.

If you feel the urge to take a trip to these places, consider these travel guides on planning a trip to Japan and the top things to do in Iceland.

1. Allison Anderson

Allison Anderson is an experienced videographer documenting her solo travels since 2018. Her skills mean that she captures destinations at a professional level and peppers her production with just the right amount of inspiration.

A lot of her content spills over from travel to lifestyle. She shares travel tips and how she deals with the challenges of returning to daily life when not traveling. She dedicates a lot of time to minimalist living, which is essential for long-term travelers.

FAQs About Travel Vlogging

How Do Travel Vloggers Get Paid?

Travel vloggers earn their money in 3 main ways. The first in monetizing their YouTube channel. This is possible for popular channels as people are likely to watch them frequently along with the adverts that usually come on. Vloggers get paid per minute of view time.

The second way is through affiliate marketing. Many online companies, such as Amazon, will pay you a small referral fee for clients that link to a product from your site or channel and then choose to buy. Many big travel sites, such as Expedia and Kayak, also have affiliate programs.

The third way that travel vloggers get paid is by partnering with companies to promote their products. A vlogger might be paid to write about a hotel or experience to promote it to their viewers.

How Much Do Travel Vloggers Make?

There can be a big difference between what travel vloggers make, depending on the popularity of their channel. According to a 2018 study, a travel vlog with a healthy but not enormous following on YouTube might expect to make $12,000 a year. 

While a large channel with lots of partnership agreements earned more than $200,000.

The average estimated income for a successful solo travel vlogger is $3,000-$4,000 monthly, but they can earn much more!

How Can I Start a Travel Vlog?

If you're an enthusiastic traveler and feel like you have stories to tell, then you have the basis for a travel vlog. 

But remember that most successful vlogs share a personal story on top of travel advice, so be prepared to share some of yourself along with your experiences. You need to be your channel's face, heart, and soul.

To make your channel successful, find a thematic niche to focus on and invest in the equipment you need to film good-quality footage. 

If you aren't an expert yourself, you need to learn or partner with a professional. After that, it's all about posting regularly and consistently and being patient as your following grows.

You can start earning off advertising when you meet YouTube's minimum engagement levels for monetizing your channel. This also generally gives you the stats to approach relevant travel partners and suggest collaborations. Don't forget affiliate advertising for major travel sites!

Follow Your Inspiration!

Consuming travel vlogs is a great way to research your bucket list destinations and get inspired for your next trip, big or small. If you're considering traveling, keep all your favorite inspirations in one place with Pilot.