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Travel Vlog
What is Travel Vlog?

A travel vlog is a video blog that documents a person's travel experiences, showcasing destinations, cultures, food, and activities through engaging visual storytelling.

Treendly Index Treendly Forecast Google TikTok YouTube
MOM: -3.17%
How much search volume does it get?
Google searches
1.3K/mo
TikTok views
3.9B
TikTok videos
373.4K
Who is interested in this?
Gender
Female
86%
Unspecified
8%
Male
6%
Age
18-24
49%
25-34
25%
35-44
13%
45-49
5%
50-54
3%
55-64
3%
65+
3%

Is Travel Vlog trending?

Yes. Travel Vlog growing with a month-over-month change of 3% over the past 5 years, with approximately 1,300 monthly searches.


Why is Travel Vlog trending?

1
Increased Accessibility of Technology
With the rise of smartphones and affordable cameras, more people can easily create and share high-quality travel content, making travel vlogging accessible to a wider audience.
2
Desire for Authentic Experiences
Travel vlogs offer authentic insights into destinations, allowing viewers to experience places through the eyes of the vlogger, which can be more relatable than traditional travel media.
3
Inspiration for Travel Planning
Many viewers turn to travel vlogs for inspiration and tips when planning their own trips, as these videos often include practical advice, itineraries, and personal recommendations.
4
Community and Connection
Travel vlogging fosters a sense of community among viewers and creators, allowing people to connect over shared interests in travel, culture, and adventure.
5
Monetization Opportunities
As travel vlogging gains popularity, many creators are finding ways to monetize their content through sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and merchandise, making it a viable career option.

Where is this trending?

Images
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Related queries
Demographics
Gender
Female
86%
Unspecified
8%
Male
6%
Age
18-24
42%
25-34
27%
35-44
20%
45-49
7%
50-54
4%
55-64
4%
65+
4%
3.9B video views
373.4K published videos
Demographics
Age
18-24
60%
25-34
25%
35+
15%
Top countries
Ireland
13%
Singapore
12%
United Kingdom
10%
Cambodia
9%
Norway
9%
Audience interests
Travel Food Tour & Recommendations Photography Business & Finance Home & Garden
Related hashtags
#travelwithme #travellife #travelvlogger #wanderlust #traveldiaries

What are people saying?

44 threads
AI Insights Mixed sentiment
Discussions about travel vlogs focus on various aspects of creating and sharing travel experiences, including personal challenges, equipment recommendations, and the authenticity of content. Participants express a mix of admiration for travel vloggers and criticism of their content choices.
Authenticity in Vlogging
Many participants question the authenticity of travel vlogs, with some feeling that content is often staged or lacks genuine experiences.
Travel Challenges
Several discussions highlight the difficulties of traveling, such as dealing with health issues like IBS or travel insurance complications.
Equipment for Vlogging
There is a significant focus on the types of cameras and equipment that are best suited for travel vlogging, with recommendations for beginners and seasoned vloggers.
Viewer Engagement
Users discuss how travel vloggers engage with their audience, with some expressing a desire for more interactive or relatable content.
Content Quality
The quality of content in travel vlogs is a recurring theme, with mixed opinions on what makes a vlog entertaining or informative.
Common questions
  • What equipment do I need to start a travel vlog?
  • How can I make my travel vlog more authentic?
  • What are common challenges faced by travel vloggers?
  • How do travel insurance policies affect travel plans?
  • What makes a travel vlog engaging for viewers?
Pain points
  • Frustration with inauthentic content
  • Challenges with travel health issues
  • Difficulty in finding reliable travel insurance
  • Struggles with vlogging equipment choices
  • Concerns about viewer engagement and content quality
tattle.life
RE:The Ingham Family #405 The undesirables of YouTube
Web30 said: Islas Instagram rant. Shes clearly board of she's got to bring up comments from a vlog she put out weeks ago. If Emetophobia is ruining her life, she needs help. I have emetophobia. I have Cyclizine from the doctor to help with it. What do they have? Nothing but whingeing or do they take travel pills?
K9Drea · Mar 31, 2026
www.namepros.com
RE:Triplona.com
... carries a natural connection to travel, technology, and digital services—making..., tour operators, or booking platforms Travel blogs, vlog channels, or affiliate sites Tech ...
Batman208 · Mar 31, 2026
tattle.life
RE:The Chateau Diaries #400 Fanny would buy a strip of used toiletpaper if it was used by someone famous
... full of it! About tonight's vlog, she first says that she's... them in terms of their travel to the middle of nowhere...
Madame de Pompanddoodoo · Mar 30, 2026
tattle.life
RE:The Tim Tracker #243 Y do u do dat?
xmasbdaygirl said: And Tim, nobody is paying rack rate or that room. They are all using their DVC points. Calling it Buy 1 Get 1 Free is just stupid. Well remember, DVC is too complicated for Dimmy. Ginn’s life was never going to be jet setting. Kids or not, these two are too dumb and lazy to travel often and well, let alone vlog it.
airbusA330 · Mar 30, 2026
tattle.life
RE:Theme Park Worldwide #12 OG Nemesis Opened 1994,George's clothes don't fit for sure,Charlotte's not scared of water anymore
... someone he hasn’t filmed a travel vlog this time and it’s no...
MissWinnie · Mar 29, 2026
tattle.life
RE:Brogan Tate #187 Heavier Than Anticipated
Loooool at her saying “lots of you love our travel days, Disney and my birthday and this is all 3” who the duck loves someone else’s birthday?? Plus it’s reminded me of her birthday vlog where she’s sat on her own setting up a new iPhone singing along to Wiley and shouting “new phone who dis” Last edited: Yesterday at 10:40 PM
evac90 · Mar 28, 2026
r/AmItheAsshole
AITA for Losing My Cool and Yelling at My “Influencer” SIL Over Her Constant Filming and Lack of Respect for My Daughters Boundaries?
I have a 13yo daughter (S). My SIL has two boys (8 & 11) who are deep into the Canadian hockey/baseball travel‑tournament lifestyle. She’s a SAHM and went down the Insta/TikTok “family lifestyle influencer” rabbit hole. Over the last year she’s leaned hard into the hockey mom thing by posting hotel reviews, game pics, & travel tips. She wants to turn her page into a full “family brand.” When her boys were younger, she used to say she wished she had a daughter to do “girlie things” with. I included her in a few things with S, like picking out her first communion dress. Back then she was sweet, supportive, and genuinely the “cool aunt.” Lately, every family thing has become content. She films everything, stages “candid” moments, narrates like she’s vlogging. At Christmas she tried to dictate the whole day. Gifts, crafts, movies all became scripted. The older cousins hid in the basement to escape being filmed. S later told me she hated being recorded and didn’t want to be on SIL’s pages. Apparently SIL kept pestering her to braid hair, decorate cookies, etc. for “content.” S didn’t know how to shut it down, so she made herself as un‑influencer‑friendly as possible (eye rolls, nose picking, etc.). Last weekend we went out for my mum’s 70th. SIL immediately started filming again, making the whole dinner awkward until her partner (my brother) snapped at her to stop. During dinner, S mentioned she was going dress shopping for her grade 8 grad. SIL lit up and started pushing to come so she could “expand her brand into full‑family content.” I ignored her to discuss after dinner and in private, but she kept pushing. In the parking lot she asked again for the time and place. I snapped. I told her MY daughter is not her prop, not her “girl substitute,” and she does not have permission to film or post her. She got defensive and said I was “stifling her creativity” and that she “needs” my daughter because she doesn’t have one. I told her off, loudly and colourfully. S heard, but with two parents who work in construction, she’s heard worse. Later SIL started a group chat saying I was rude, mean, and embarrassed her, and that “everyone posts everything these days.” She demanded an apology. I refused and reiterated our boundaries. My siblings backed me up and said they also don’t want their kids in her content. SIL hasn’t responded since. I know I raised my voice, but she has ignored every boundary. My priority was protecting S’ boundaries. Unequivocally, I know I am NTA for that and I will never apologize. However, my SIL just didn’t get it. So, AITA for yelling at SIL in the manner I did? Also, any pics I have in my history of S are posted with her permission. My first go at writing this resulted in a 2000 word, 10,000 character count, so many details have been omitted. ETA: -There is no content containing my daughter online. Only her kids and partner. -We are Canadian. Currently no laws about underage use of social media. -S, as part of the school curriculum, is taught media literacy, digital literacy, and internet safety starting in the kinder years. -Her partner is my brother. -I did not address her pushing to come shopping in the restaurant, hoping to discuss it later and in private. Dinner was for my mum, so I didn’t want to take away from that. -I have told her a number of times no photos or recording, usually over text. She continues to pester to use S. submitted by /u/Mrs-Davis to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]
Mrs-Davis · Mar 8, 2026
r/djiosmo
Travel Vlog filmed on DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Pretty happy with the result of this, still need to get better with the colors tho! submitted by /u/eigil2 to r/djiosmo [link] [comments]
eigil2 · Feb 2, 2026
r/FilipinoTravel
Travel vloggers recos na hindi puro klook and more on cinematic style ang vlogs
any travel vlogger (local and/or intl) recos to watch when u just want to reminisce some places you've been to or just wanted to to watch travel vlogs na chill and hindi puro vloggers na parang nang uutos? submitted by /u/Mundane-Bonus-7623 to r/FilipinoTravel [link] [comments]
Mundane-Bonus-7623 · Jan 25, 2026
r/residentevil4
I was watching a random travel vlog video on youtube and thought these light poles looked familiar
submitted by /u/toonsee_ to r/residentevil4 [link] [comments]
toonsee_ · Jan 24, 2026
r/PinoyCelebs
Juju on the go. Julia Barreto’s travel vlogs.
Been watching her vlogs lately. And she’s really good! Pwede talaga syang maging tourism ambassadress promoting our country’s hidden gems! 💗 Sayang lang kasi nawala na yung momentum. Hindi na napatuloy. submitted by /u/BonusDry8445 to r/PinoyCelebs [link] [comments]
BonusDry8445 · Jan 21, 2026
r/indiasocial
Today, I saw a 10/10 baddie getting slapped by her mother in train 😭
So I was traveling with my family, and there was this 10/10 pretty girl sitting in front of our seat with her mom and dad. At the start everything was chill, proper wholesome vibes, she was watching Sourav Joshi vlogs 😭 Then a few hours later, scene change. Suddenly all three of them started arguing about something. I think they forgot their phone or charger at home or whatever. Mom and dad fully teamed up against the daughter (I was obviously cheering for the girl). They were being loud af, she kept talking back, full sass mode. Then she said to her mum something like “Haan tum sabke charger rakh leti ho chacha mama, sirf apna hi bhul jati ho” and 5 seconds later BOOM 💀 her mum took a big swing. but the baddie kind of dodged it (W move), so not much impact. Still, at this point the whole coach was staring. I was like wtf mera charger le lo mujhe maar lo, isko kuch mat kaho pls 🙏. After that it went silent for a while, awkward vibes, then slowly everything became normal again and they all got off peacefully like nothing happened. Also, if by any chance the baddie who got off at Lucknow is reading this, if you ever need emotional support ( or a spare charger 😭) My dms are always open. submitted by /u/KuchMatPucho to r/indiasocial [link] [comments]
KuchMatPucho · Dec 21, 2025
All threads (44)
Thread Source Author Date
RE:The Ingham Family #405 The undesirables of YouTube
Web30 said: Islas Instagram rant. Shes clearly board of she's got to bring up comments from a vlog she put out weeks ago. If Emetophobia is ruining her life, she needs help. I have emetophobia. I have Cyclizine from the doctor to help with it. What do they have? Nothing but whingeing or do they take travel pills?
tattle.life K9Drea Mar 31, 2026
RE:Triplona.com
... carries a natural connection to travel, technology, and digital services—making..., tour operators, or booking platforms Travel blogs, vlog channels, or affiliate sites Tech ...
www.namepros.com Batman208 Mar 31, 2026
RE:The Chateau Diaries #400 Fanny would buy a strip of used toiletpaper if it was used by someone famous
... full of it! About tonight's vlog, she first says that she's... them in terms of their travel to the middle of nowhere...
tattle.life Madame de Pompanddoodoo Mar 30, 2026
RE:The Tim Tracker #243 Y do u do dat?
xmasbdaygirl said: And Tim, nobody is paying rack rate or that room. They are all using their DVC points. Calling it Buy 1 Get 1 Free is just stupid. Well remember, DVC is too complicated for Dimmy. Ginn’s life was never going to be jet setting. Kids or not, these two are too dumb and lazy to travel often and well, let alone vlog it.
tattle.life airbusA330 Mar 30, 2026
RE:Theme Park Worldwide #12 OG Nemesis Opened 1994,George's clothes don't fit for sure,Charlotte's not scared of water anymore
... someone he hasn’t filmed a travel vlog this time and it’s no...
tattle.life MissWinnie Mar 29, 2026
RE:Brogan Tate #187 Heavier Than Anticipated
Loooool at her saying “lots of you love our travel days, Disney and my birthday and this is all 3” who the duck loves someone else’s birthday?? Plus it’s reminded me of her birthday vlog where she’s sat on her own setting up a new iPhone singing along to Wiley and shouting “new phone who dis” Last edited: Yesterday at 10:40 PM
tattle.life evac90 Mar 28, 2026
RE:It's gonna be a test, Ladies and Gents and all permutations therein.
Scott and Drew I'm really looking forward to your VLOG!!  It's been a long time since you were last on Crystal, and I could use the entertainment!  😉   Keep us posted @CwazeAndCwaze!  When do you travel?   ~Nancy
boards.cruisecritic.com oakridger Mar 28, 2026
RE:Do Crowd Levels Vary throughout July?
... crew and the cost of travel - the crowds will be..., and then I watch a vlog when I get home saying ...
www.disboards.com calablovedisney Mar 27, 2026
RE:fatih koparan
... ? örneğin youtube’da severek izlediğim tardy travel, türkiye de milyon takipçisi olan... havacılığı sevdiren, konuları abartmayan ve vlog belgesel karışımı müthiş işler yapıyor... videosu fatih derbazlar x tardy travel kamçatka videosu değişik yollarda kanalı...
eksisozluk.com hayvanlargibiara Mar 25, 2026
RE:The Chateau Diaries #399 Tattlers do care about people and their well-being. Who we don't care for are grifters!
... that end. Stephanie's chateau and vlog are for travel and shopping. She's working to...
tattle.life Daisy Br Mar 25, 2026
RE:Disney for Alaska - experiences vs other cruise lines
... what's familiar with respect to travel. We've done DCL Alaska twice... done 100 cruises and they vlog all of them. Some of...
www.disboards.com cruisehopeful Mar 24, 2026
RE:Pictures you took today
... Portable Camcorder for Work Travel Pet Walk Vlog(Black) : Electronics Amazon.com... Portable Camcorder for Work Travel Pet Walk Vlog(Black) : Electronics a.co...
carolinafirearmsforum.com TeXasEskimo Mar 24, 2026
RE:The Sullivan Family #56 Charity begins at home, and that’s where it ends... #PayPal #Buymeacoffee #SendAGift
Travel vlog will be the same as ...
tattle.life Vampire Mar 24, 2026
RE:Wealdstone Fc League Cup Final 2026 Bookings now being taken to use our club facilities
As always excellent pre-match hospitality from everyone involved at Wealdstone. Our Travel Secretary gave you a shout out on Ian Cheeseman's vlog https://share.google/Qc2XuV8G06HwQPXLj Thanks again from South Yorkshire blues and best of luck against Marine
forums.bluemoon-mcfc.co.uk tizzerp Mar 23, 2026
🌆 realme UI 8.0 Co-Creation Program Recap: A Journey of Learning, Travel & Innovation 🇹🇭
... journey—a perfect blend of travel, collaboration, and growth. ✈️ The... the experience even more memorable. Travel Vlog 💡 More Than an Event: ... True Learning Experience While the travel and stay were fantastic, the ... participants. Spending time together—during travel, sessions, and even casual moments—...
c.realme.com SinghShots Mar 23, 2026
🌆 realme UI 8.0 Co-Creation Program Recap: A Journey of Learning, Travel & Innovation 🇹🇭
... journey—a perfect blend of travel, collaboration, and growth. ✈️ The... the experience even more memorable. Travel Vlog 💡 More Than an Event: ... True Learning Experience While the travel and stay were fantastic, the ... participants. Spending time together—during travel, sessions, and even casual moments—...
c.realme.com SinghShots Mar 23, 2026
대한민국 부산에서 보낸 3일! 부산 최고의 쇼핑, 카페, 맛집
https://youtu.be/AI37rmnaBAw?si=q6qZhyNt8DKnegLU   3 days in Busan, South Korea! ?? Best shopping, cafes, and food in Busan (travel vlog) ? Get your Airalo eSIM here: https://try.airalo.com/BingoandBinew? Use our code: BINGOANDBINEW (for $3 off your first eSIM)We're traveling to Busan, South ... youtu.be
gall.dcinside.com ㅇㅇ Mar 23, 2026
RE:The Chateau Diaries #398 Antoni Calmon, Renaissance Man. A true devotee to château renovation. RIP
.... Should change it to a travel vlog. ONE MORE PEA FOR KELLY ...
tattle.life graciemckitten Mar 20, 2026
RE:Ask me any questions - Part 2
Sauron said: Owndays cheaper there? Just bring prescription and make? I saw one of the travel vLOG, one mentioned JINS is popular in Japan. I would probably, want to try out. Since Singapore have lots of Owndays, i don't want to have something so common. Want to make something unique as part of my trip.
forums.hardwarezone.com.sg Jurong640 Mar 18, 2026
RE:Japan - semi live trip report
Just saw this on kottke.org. Beautiful. KYOTO in Heavy Snow ❄️ Winter Train Trip to Rural Kyoto (Kurama, Yase & Ohara) | Japan Travel Vlog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dd-Fy3LHJF8
community.ricksteves.com RobertH Mar 17, 2026
RE:Fashion Mumblr #47 I'll show the punters my teef to distract them!
... she comes across in this vlog. I love traveling but she ... away from. When watching this vlog, I kept thinking of my ... out of my way to travel and spend time with her. ...
tattle.life CharliGirl85 Mar 17, 2026
RE:Cruise Creators #3 Dystopia of the Seas
Ten years of twatishness vlog… I see Ben of Ben ... now apologising for their clickbait vlog titles.… bit late for that... channel now, cruising is demoted, travel is the way forward. Disney...
tattle.life Theodore Mar 15, 2026
AITA for Losing My Cool and Yelling at My “Influencer” SIL Over Her Constant Filming and Lack of Respect for My Daughters Boundaries?
I have a 13yo daughter (S). My SIL has two boys (8 & 11) who are deep into the Canadian hockey/baseball travel‑tournament lifestyle. She’s a SAHM and went down the Insta/TikTok “family lifestyle influencer” rabbit hole. Over the last year she’s leaned hard into the hockey mom thing by posting hotel reviews, game pics, & travel tips. She wants to turn her page into a full “family brand.” When her boys were younger, she used to say she wished she had a daughter to do “girlie things” with. I included her in a few things with S, like picking out her first communion dress. Back then she was sweet, supportive, and genuinely the “cool aunt.” Lately, every family thing has become content. She films everything, stages “candid” moments, narrates like she’s vlogging. At Christmas she tried to dictate the whole day. Gifts, crafts, movies all became scripted. The older cousins hid in the basement to escape being filmed. S later told me she hated being recorded and didn’t want to be on SIL’s pages. Apparently SIL kept pestering her to braid hair, decorate cookies, etc. for “content.” S didn’t know how to shut it down, so she made herself as un‑influencer‑friendly as possible (eye rolls, nose picking, etc.). Last weekend we went out for my mum’s 70th. SIL immediately started filming again, making the whole dinner awkward until her partner (my brother) snapped at her to stop. During dinner, S mentioned she was going dress shopping for her grade 8 grad. SIL lit up and started pushing to come so she could “expand her brand into full‑family content.” I ignored her to discuss after dinner and in private, but she kept pushing. In the parking lot she asked again for the time and place. I snapped. I told her MY daughter is not her prop, not her “girl substitute,” and she does not have permission to film or post her. She got defensive and said I was “stifling her creativity” and that she “needs” my daughter because she doesn’t have one. I told her off, loudly and colourfully. S heard, but with two parents who work in construction, she’s heard worse. Later SIL started a group chat saying I was rude, mean, and embarrassed her, and that “everyone posts everything these days.” She demanded an apology. I refused and reiterated our boundaries. My siblings backed me up and said they also don’t want their kids in her content. SIL hasn’t responded since. I know I raised my voice, but she has ignored every boundary. My priority was protecting S’ boundaries. Unequivocally, I know I am NTA for that and I will never apologize. However, my SIL just didn’t get it. So, AITA for yelling at SIL in the manner I did? Also, any pics I have in my history of S are posted with her permission. My first go at writing this resulted in a 2000 word, 10,000 character count, so many details have been omitted. ETA: -There is no content containing my daughter online. Only her kids and partner. -We are Canadian. Currently no laws about underage use of social media. -S, as part of the school curriculum, is taught media literacy, digital literacy, and internet safety starting in the kinder years. -Her partner is my brother. -I did not address her pushing to come shopping in the restaurant, hoping to discuss it later and in private. Dinner was for my mum, so I didn’t want to take away from that. -I have told her a number of times no photos or recording, usually over text. She continues to pester to use S. submitted by /u/Mrs-Davis to r/AmItheAsshole [link] [comments]
reddit.com Mrs-Davis Mar 8, 2026
Travel Vlog filmed on DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Pretty happy with the result of this, still need to get better with the colors tho! submitted by /u/eigil2 to r/djiosmo [link] [comments]
reddit.com eigil2 Feb 2, 2026
Travel vloggers recos na hindi puro klook and more on cinematic style ang vlogs
any travel vlogger (local and/or intl) recos to watch when u just want to reminisce some places you've been to or just wanted to to watch travel vlogs na chill and hindi puro vloggers na parang nang uutos? submitted by /u/Mundane-Bonus-7623 to r/FilipinoTravel [link] [comments]
reddit.com Mundane-Bonus-7623 Jan 25, 2026
I was watching a random travel vlog video on youtube and thought these light poles looked familiar
submitted by /u/toonsee_ to r/residentevil4 [link] [comments]
reddit.com toonsee_ Jan 24, 2026
Juju on the go. Julia Barreto’s travel vlogs.
Been watching her vlogs lately. And she’s really good! Pwede talaga syang maging tourism ambassadress promoting our country’s hidden gems! 💗 Sayang lang kasi nawala na yung momentum. Hindi na napatuloy. submitted by /u/BonusDry8445 to r/PinoyCelebs [link] [comments]
reddit.com BonusDry8445 Jan 21, 2026
Today, I saw a 10/10 baddie getting slapped by her mother in train 😭
So I was traveling with my family, and there was this 10/10 pretty girl sitting in front of our seat with her mom and dad. At the start everything was chill, proper wholesome vibes, she was watching Sourav Joshi vlogs 😭 Then a few hours later, scene change. Suddenly all three of them started arguing about something. I think they forgot their phone or charger at home or whatever. Mom and dad fully teamed up against the daughter (I was obviously cheering for the girl). They were being loud af, she kept talking back, full sass mode. Then she said to her mum something like “Haan tum sabke charger rakh leti ho chacha mama, sirf apna hi bhul jati ho” and 5 seconds later BOOM 💀 her mum took a big swing. but the baddie kind of dodged it (W move), so not much impact. Still, at this point the whole coach was staring. I was like wtf mera charger le lo mujhe maar lo, isko kuch mat kaho pls 🙏. After that it went silent for a while, awkward vibes, then slowly everything became normal again and they all got off peacefully like nothing happened. Also, if by any chance the baddie who got off at Lucknow is reading this, if you ever need emotional support ( or a spare charger 😭) My dms are always open. submitted by /u/KuchMatPucho to r/indiasocial [link] [comments]
reddit.com KuchMatPucho Dec 21, 2025
The usual case
submitted by /u/ZealousidealChain473 to r/memes [link] [comments]
reddit.com ZealousidealChain473 Dec 13, 2025
In a hilarious viral reel, every passenger in the newly launched Patna Metro can be seen vlogging and filming, turning the whole train into a live social media studio. Watch the beginning of an era where metros are not just for travel but for trending content creation.
submitted by /u/NewsMo to r/IndiaTodayLIVE [link] [comments]
reddit.com NewsMo Oct 12, 2025
Eterna Codex: A Multiverse Travel Vlog #2: Tatooine Cantina
submitted by /u/eviemiessa to r/aivideo [link] [comments]
reddit.com eviemiessa Jul 5, 2025
The Japan You See Online Is Not What I Lived
It’s been a week since I got back from Japan. I spent a month there. Still sitting with the whole thing. Visually? Stunning. Clean streets, serene temples, the kind of aesthetic that burns itself into your brain. But something else came back with me too and it’s not the kind of thing you post on Instagram. Before the trip, I didn’t just pack bags. I packed prep. I read blogs, watched hours of travel vlogs, practiced Japanese phrases on repeat. I learned what not to do, what not to wear, when to bow, how to say thank you with the correct level of humility and many other etiquettes. I read stories online about Japan’s issues with racism from BIPOC travelers, and experiences were mixed. Overall, most of what I found painted Japan as a near-utopia where people are endlessly kind, strangers go out of their way to help you, and the technology feels like something from the future. So I cautiously hoped for the best. Apparently, that was too optimistic. First red flag: small town in Nagano. I got seated at a round-table with some locals. A minute later, they asked to be moved. Awkward, but fine. Then three white tourists came in. Suddenly the server was all smiles, walking them through the menu like it was a Michelin tasting. My food? Plunked on the table like a passive-aggressive post-it. No words. No eye contact. Just the sound of a plate meeting wood. And that wasn’t an outlier. At another nearly empty place, an East Asian group got table service. We got handed a buzzer. In Tokyo, at a sushi restaurant, I watched a South Asian group and a Latin American one both get told “takeout only.” Reservation wasn’t the problem as walk-ins after them were seated immediately. Then there was Osaka. We lined up outside an okonomiyaki spot. Staff made eye contact, scanned our faces, and suddenly announced the line was “closed.” No signs. Two hours before the stated closing time. As we were walking down the stairs, other groups strolled right in. Not a word said. Even asking for directions in general was hit or miss. Some people would look through me. Others walked off mid-sentence. At Namba Station, the info desk was closed, so I asked a ticket agent where to exchange my rail pass. He laughed—literally—and said, “So you know this isn’t the right place, then why are you here?” Very helpful energy. When I asked again, he gave me the wrong location. Said it was downstairs. Turns out, it was 10-minute walk away, in a different building altogether. In Tokyo, I saw a server cheerfully point where the tea dispenser was to a japanese couple. He never mentioned it to us and we overheard it. He spoke English too, so that wasn’t it. After the meal, I said “Gochisosama deshita.” He smirked and looked away. It was almost impressive. The pattern was clear by then. Locals walked in to warm greetings. “Irasshaimase!” with all the energy of a welcome home. Us? A faint nod if we were lucky. Leaving was just as awkward. Staff rarely acknowledged us, so we’d turn back, smile, and say “Arigatou gozaimasu” first hoping for even a glance. Most times, nothing. Just silence. At one udon spot, after we’d finished our meal, we took turns using the restroom. The staff stared at us the entire time. Not curious, but a sharp stare which leaves you uncomfortable. The place wasn’t even busy. You’d think we were shoplifting oxygen. If you’re dark-skinned or Black, these things build up fast. None of it is loud. No one yells. No one confronts you. But they don’t have to. The exclusion is quiet, calculated, and cold. You’re not pushed out but you’re made invisible. Polite on the surface, but distant enough to remind you that you’re not really welcome. The racism is passive, but it’s there. You see it in the subtle ways your presence is either ignored or avoided. It’s almost as if your experience depends on the skintone. By the end, I felt Japan isn’t really even trying if you don’t fit the ‘ideal tourist’ image. The tourist floodgates are open, and if your experience sucks, there are a thousand others behind you ready to take your place. Courtesy becomes selective. Hospitality, conditional. Rules, rigid. I got the sense that Japan is a society deeply rooted in pride, with humility mostly reserved for the brochure and for those who fits the mold. It often felt like it’s their way or no way. That mindset bleeds into the national narrative too—Japan continues to highlight its own wartime suffering, but yet there seems to be a remarkable silence, even denial, when it comes to acknowledging its atrocities in places like Nanjing, Taiwan, or its treatment of prisoners of war. In the end, what stayed with me wasn’t the temples or the technology or the scenic views. It was how easily I was made to feel like I didn’t exist, over and over again. I’ve been carrying that weight for weeks now, and I just needed to say it out loud. This side of Japan isn’t what you usually see online, but it’s real. And it happened to me. – – – – – Edit (Follow Ups): During my prep research, I did observe negative experiences shared by Black and fellow POC. However, I also came across positive experiences, such as street interviews on YouTube, top-rated Reddit posts, or blogs that appeared on the first page of Google Search results. In hindsight, I believe they were PR driven. This mixed outcome from the research and balancing it with other unique cultural experiences (geisha, samurai, edo architecture, temples, tea ceremony, etc) in Japan, I proceeded to approach the trip with an open mind, but I also considered the potential for discrimination, although not at the magnitude, openness, or persistence that I personally experienced. submitted by /u/I-Procastinate-Sleep to r/TrueOffMyChest [link] [comments]
reddit.com I-Procastinate-Sleep May 8, 2025
For those who started small travel vlog channels, what helped you reach your first 1000 subscribers?
Hey guys! I’m curious if you started a travel channel, what strategies actually helped you get your first 1000 subscribers? Was it posting organic content consistently, using Shorts, replying to every comment, networking, or something else? I’d love to hear what worked for you as I am a newbie! 🙏 Any tips or personal experiences would be super helpful. Thanks!!!! submitted by /u/LogWhole9922 to r/NewTubers [link] [comments]
reddit.com LogWhole9922 Apr 26, 2025
What are your thoughts on Travelling Desi’s latest vlog? They seem to be falling apart because they can’t agree on where to settle down. Isn’t that something you’d expect a couple to discuss before getting married and having a child?
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reddit.com Embarrassed-Neck5996 Apr 15, 2025
First travel with A6700 - feedback welcome
Hi everyone, I recently got my hands on the Sony A6700 and took it with me on a trip to Bali. I’ve put together a two short videos. Dynamic 30-second video showcasing some of the highlights of this incredible island. It’s more of a fast-paced montage of moments rather than a traditional travel vlog. And the second one is calm and more of a documentary vibe. I decided to focus on capturing a more intimate side of the island – its rural life, the daily routines of locals, and the beauty of the countryside. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the video – especially on how I’ve utilized the A6700 for capturing motion, color, and energy. Feedback on editing, composition, or overall feel is more than welcome! Here’s the link: https://youtu.be/PKIjR29sFzo?si=dF3ru4y1v5jiBfCs https://youtu.be/pLgdNngyD0o?si=ngt6-PvYzK6FD35l Thanks so much for your time, and I hope you enjoy the video! Gear used: Sigma 18-50 f2.8, Helios 44-2, DJI Mini 3 Pro submitted by /u/barylke to r/SonyAlpha [link] [comments]
reddit.com barylke Jan 19, 2025
Claudette travel vlog! She's worried but doing her best 😅
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reddit.com viperrvemon Sep 28, 2024
Best travel YouTubers in 3 categories?
I have been trying to find travel YouTube channels. I know this question is asked a lot in the sub but I’m looking for channels that breakdown into something that resembles 3 different categories: Vlog style: my favorite was funforlouis but now he he isn’t as adventurous as before due to settling down but I really liked his vibe and daily vlog style he used to have Cinematic style: artistic style and mostly looking for channels that focus on nature and outdoors. Same style for just general travel would be great Documentary style: I know there a few of these but I want to hear your favorites, I know wolters world is thrown around a bit. With YouTube having so many channels it is hard to find the exact taste one is looking for in a travel video so I am excited to hear all your opinions and favorite channels. submitted by /u/TolandECD to r/travel [link] [comments]
reddit.com TolandECD Aug 13, 2024
fun travel vlog channel i found. they’re Argentinian. really good input and from my estimation it’s probably intermediate to advanced.
i don’t normally watch this kind of travel vlog content but for input obviously i’ll watch pretty much anything. this channel kept popping up in my feed and i finally watched a few vids and thought they were pretty good. worth a share for anyone who is interested in travel vlog type content. they travel all over LATAM. submitted by /u/betterAThalo to r/dreamingspanish [link] [comments]
reddit.com betterAThalo Dec 8, 2023
I imagine Oxyotl doing travel Vlogs
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reddit.com RazzDaNinja Nov 29, 2023
The best Russian female tennis player is a lesbian, dating her Estonian, Olympic silver medalist figure skater girlfriend. They are making a more and more popular vlog together about their lives, travels, sport and training.
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reddit.com Hyperballadatopos Jun 6, 2023
Male travel vlog starterpack
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reddit.com loathsome_dungeater Jun 27, 2022
Comment on a travel vlog of a lesbian couple... i don’t know if this really counts.
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reddit.com Cappturable Apr 28, 2021
This guys vlog from 1989 looks like he time traveled. He was living ahead of his time.
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reddit.com TheLonerBirds Mar 19, 2019
This guys vlog from 1989 looks like he time traveled. He was living ahead of his time.
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reddit.com Jimbrutan Apr 26, 2018