I recently turned 33 in June and I'm blessed to be here. 💯

I turned 62 this week- Thanks 🙏 for the reminder that everyday is a gift 💟👍😃So true!! “Live a life of integrity, honesty & service “ Thank you 😊 DMc

even though I'm 18 i needed this.... Thank you so much...

I just found this video. I am 45. I closed my business after 14 years just because I had enough. Got myself a part-time job, and start travel four times a year. I even start my travel blog, and everybody sad that I am too old for that. The blog is for young and cool. Who cares, I love it, and I do it for myself. Life starts the day you decide to live. I know it's sound strange, but it's true. You are never too young or too old. Enjoy, it's only will get better.

“Introspection is something we really don’t celebrate in this day and age and it’s so vital to being a well-rounded person”.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I could not agree more.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Sad but true! 🙏🏼

I just turned 30 and I'm honestly going through the worst. Thanks for the tips. I have made it a priority to dig myself out this hole and be the best that I can be.

Good judgement comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgement. Lessons learned and passed on might save someone else from a bad experience. Excellent video! So wise for your short years on earth! Only thing missing is faith but that might come in the next video of life lessons at 40. At 64 that's what gets me through the day now.

There is lot of stigma against doing things solo. Your videos gave me courage to travel solo and be proud of it. More importantly, I've learned to say both yes and no. And do things my way and not always depend on others. Thank you so much.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

This is great to hear - we still cannot believe that our videos can help inspire positive change in others 🙏🏼. Thank you for the inspiration

I grew up in an outdoors mecca--Alaska--and I always hated going out. I spent my twenties inside the house, playing video games and watching Netflix. Don't make my mistake.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Would love to get up to Alaska and do some kayaking & camping!! Enjoy yourself up there and get outdoors :)

Look how serious he is while talking about all those things, i loved it; you can tell how much he really mean it. This is probably one of the best videos from these kind of "solo videos" you guys do from time to time. I love you guys work, thank you so much Alex for sharing a piece of you and also this great amount of wisdom and inspiration. ♥

I would only add: be independent emotionally and be practical. Friends don’t want to do that trip? Go on your own! Partner doesn’t want to go off for a weekend, it’s OK to go on your own... being emotionally independent doesn’t mean don’t love others or appreciate them, just means that you respect yourself more which will allow healthier relationships (love, work, family, friends...)

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Great addition!! Some times you got to go it alone

@papaguapa1361

5 жыл бұрын

well said, but I'm so scared to travel by myself

I will be turning 30 in 6 months. You showed me great lessons and motivation to improve myself so thank you:)

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

You got this!!! Happy early birthday Natsuki! Where are you tuning in from?

@natty9102

5 жыл бұрын

From Japan:) I came back to my country at the end of April this year after the wonderful four years of journey in Canada!

I'm turning 21 in a few days and found myself nodding to every single point you made. These are the things that are always at the back of my head but I never really make a conscious effort to make them happen. This definitely gave me a proper nudge and I will try to keep these in mind when making decisions in the next ten years.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear 🙏🏼 - Enjoy the journey

Hi ! ♡ i'm from Algeria ! and i will be traveling the world soon ! As solo ,,even its hard for muslim girl ,, but i will do it ☆ i love u , your videos give me Courage !

@lifee_of_leslie8876

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Algeria, my name is Leslie! I am thinking of going on a solo trip as well. I NEED to find myself at this time in my life and I’m very hesitant because everyone says a girl can’t travel alone, you won’t be safe, it’s dangerous, how can you go alone. But I feel it. I want to go and I’m on the edge go doing it! As another women I support your solo travels I wish you a safe trip where ever you go and may we cross paths one day!

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

We are in the process of finalizing a video about Solo Travel and tips for making the most of a solo trip and staying safe on the road! Also we would love to visit Algeria one day too! Thanks for watching and supporting our journey! Stay curious and keep exploring

@naaazih

5 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see your trip to Algeria, Sooooo many things to discover right here

@vernianseamstress6407

5 жыл бұрын

Wolf women, I wish you the best on your upcoming trip. Solo Travel is sooo beneficial to the solo. Each time I’ move done it, my life has expanded in amazing ways. If you find yourself in Wisconsin, send me a DM, and we’ll try to show you as much as possible. I’m looking forward to finally traveling to Africa in the next few years. I got sick in 2008, and I lost a lot of confidence since I lost some functions, but now I’ve successfully done some domestic US solo trips despite walking with a cane and have absence seizures, so I’m getting closer to that goal.

@karimaouederni4375

5 жыл бұрын

waaww i'm from tunisia i was trying to travel as solo but i couldn't if you did it tell me how

Thank you very much, it´s so inspiring! I´m a 43 years old mom of 4 children, born in Russia and living in Germany. My passion (one of many) is travel, that´s why I´m here... It´s my way to learn English too ;) I´m not 30, no more... :D but it´s never too late to be better at whatever you want

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Never too late for some mindful self improvement!! Greetings from California :)

I loved that you touched on the impact of solo journeys on our growth. Riding your bike for that huge distance, walking the Camino, etc. There is something about that physical and mental discomfort that pushes you down into your darkest places; but, that's also how you get the light.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more - I always feel so much more in touch with myself and stronger/ smarter after trips like that

I'm about to turn 24 and so far I feel like I'm not getting anywhere in my life (except from graduating). This advice is SO encouraging for me because I want to do so much in my life like you Alex & Marko 🙏

@tropicalgirl119

5 жыл бұрын

Echa u will laugh at yourself when u r 29 u still so young to do many things trust me

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Keep your head up and keep moving forward with a positive attitude and you’ll be fine

@iloveeelau

5 жыл бұрын

Wow I’m 23 and I’m about to graduate and thats how I feel!

@camryf012

5 жыл бұрын

Haha omg that's how I feel I just turned 24 and I haven't even left the country yet. So much to learn and explore at a young age

Interesting how 26 minutes can inspire the way you live your whole life. Thanks for the great message :)

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

This is crazy to hear but thank you so much 😊

i feel like i wasted much of my twenties just trying to stay afloat and not becoming completely engulfed by depression. turning 30 in a month and feel like i'm only just beginning to snap out of it ... but now i've gone broke taking the risks i shouldv'e taken right out of college. i just want to FINALLY FEEL BETTER and at peace with myself. thank you for this video, it has helped me forgive my self a little more

When I feel stressed or am a bit anxious, the outdoors generally gives the distraction I need. Sound advice.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Nature is the best therapist :)

Really, really, really, really, really needed this. Thank you 💛

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alana - really glad to hear it resonated

love this, I can so feel the overwhelming love and authenticity behind all these advices! Thanks for this video 💖

Loved this, Alex! Thank you!

Im about to turn 30 and pretty happy for watching this video, I felt good to Know that im taking the right way.

Alex! Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I just turned 29 and have been thinking about how I want to spend the last year in my 20's. I think a lot of what you discussed here, really hit home with how I want to live year 29. Thanks for taking the time to do this. Appreciate all the content the Vaga Brothers put out! Keep it up and keep inspiring!

Congrats on becoming 30 Alex :)...nice to hear ur thoughts and hv to say i am one year older than u but u have already achieved so many things in life...especially u have traveled the world much more than i can do and i've been putting continuous effort to make that happen and live my dream which is to visit my selected fav places around the globe in my life span! Surely ur channel is an inspiration!

All of it is very thoughtful. Thanks for keeping it real on this one Alex. Buen Camino!

Love love love these types of videos. Thank you for the advice!

Inspirational... I will turn 30 in one month and have started doing much of the things you talked about. Very good advice, thank you!

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Jodi!! Happy early birthday!

Liked this video a lot! Always great to hear someone else's perspective on life and their journey. Thanks Alex!

One of the best video’s I’ve seen in while. I loved the idea and even though it can be obvious, it helps when someone tells it in your face to remind you :)

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful Leanne. Thank you for tuning in

This is a video that I really needed to watch/hear. I turned 28 in April and for whatever reason, it sent me into a tailspin. I realized that I turn 30 in less than 2 years and there was so much that I haven’t done that I wanted to do and I felt lost. While those initial feelings of panic have subsided a little, I am not where I thought I would be at 28 (thought I would be married with a house, etc) but I have started to come to terms with it and that IT IS OK! I’m trying to do more for myself and get my butt into gear and set my mind to what I want to do. I work in a job that I hate and I’m not sure how much longer I’m going to be able to hang on, but I’m back in school part time getting my masters degree in something that I feel passionate about. I plan to backpack alone for 6-8 weeks in Europe towards the end of this year and who knows what experiences and insights that trip will bring. Hopefully I’ll learn more about the world, other people, and myself in ways that I couldn’t at home. While I can’t say that I’m excited to turn 30 (yet!) in about a year and a half, I’m excited to do more things for myself and take the lessons I’ve learned in my 20’s and carry them into my 30’s.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this Katy! By writing down your feelings and story and sharing it with the world, you’re one step closer to where you want to be in life. Enjoy that solo trip, you will grow immensely from it!! Stay curious and keep exploring 🙏🏼

@KatyDoesTravel

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words and also for responding to my comment! :)

I have watched so many of your videos. This one really resonated with me. So much truth and helpful info in it. I'm 45years old and life does go quickly. You appreciate things more as you get older but you're never too old to learn. Thank you Alex! X

Thanks for sharing your heart and mind with us!

Thank you for the honesty and advice. Sometimes you need to hear it in a blunt way! I'm turning 21 in a few months and am really trying to get ahead and keep up with time in relation to my life goals. Really drawing inspiration from this channel and Carrie's!

Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge. I'm blessed to be 19 years old and already acquired so much good knowledge and life lessons and so many good experiences while traveling by bike over the last year. I want to be the best version of myself, keep learning, growing as a human being to be able to help others to get on their path of their dreams. Thank you

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Traveling by bicycle is such a grounding, humbling and enriching travel experience. I’ve ridden and camped the 1000 miles down the coast of California and 1,000 miles through the Pyrenees mountains of France and Spain. Miss traveling like that! Happy riding and best of luck on your journey!

The information was a big help, much appreciated Alex!

Some of those were very needed. Thanks for sharing!

Wise words! Thanks a lot for your perspective my friend. It's much appreciated.

Life lessons in general. Thanks!

I almost cry ....you seem such a nice person...it translates so well through the screen....Best of wishes both of you

Thanks for this!! Great video!! So positive while also being constructive yet realistic! Your videos are so inspiring!!

I turned 30 today, and this video has inspired me to reflect on my life and gather my thoughts. I'm on vacation so I'll work on my list when I get back home. Some of your lessons are mine too.

Thank you so much! It's very encouraging and it makes me re-think about my life. I took down everything you said and hopefully I will always be able to remind myself of these great advice. Soon I'll embark on my solo backpacking trip through southeast Asia and Australia, this is a soul-searching trip that's been put off for various reasons but I finally worked my way to make it happen. You guys are the motivation!

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

That’s so great to hear James!! Wishing you safe and soul filling travels! Stay Curious & Keep Exploring dude!

I just turn 30 myself this year, and I agree with you 100%. You have been my inspiration. Keep up your good work. Love and peace bros ✌️

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Happy belated birthday! Thank you for the kind message

I needed to hear that today. Thank you!

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Elise!!

I've been following you guys for quite some time, but I didn't expect a video like this, and it was pretty good dear. We can feel it's really coming from your experience and that you put a lot of thought over it :) You guys deserve the crowd watching you, keep up!

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Thank Enrico - really appreciate the support

I'm 32 and I completely agree with ALL of these! Thanks for such an open, positive video.

This is very heart warming ❤️ thank you for being honest and not letting me slack off my workout 😅

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha slackers never prosper 🤓 - it’s ok to slack on Sundays though :)

I just shared this wonderful video with my husband who is a mental health counselor working with teens. Very inspiring. Love it ☺️🌺

This video has inspired me in so many different levels and i am very very grateful for making this video, they are ideas that i had and needed to hear in order to evolve and progress mentaly and in life. Thanks!

Love it! Thank you for sharing !

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

You two have inspired me to start vlogging and showing people the world as well! Thank you so much!

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Stay curious and keep exploring

Friends and family are important especially when your abroad for most of the time. We love to meet with friends and family when we’re in the Netherlands. While we’re on the road we love to be outside and blessed being together 24/7. Love this video sit down. Cheers Angela and Tino

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree with you more!

Awesome advice - thank you for sharing!

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Cathy!

How beautifully said, Alex! You really are so articulate and insightful. You've learned a lot in your thirty years. Peace Mr. Alex, Peace.

Now this is what's helpful about KZread social media - really great lessons and advice - thank you! Many of y'alls videos contain bits and pieces of these - be it traveling Spain, Ireland, Wales, Canada, Asia, US. The California by Motorcycle series and East of Eden film were so inspiring to us. Even your life lesson in Quebec travel vlogs was inspiring (bloopers) "I've got snow in my trousers. My willie's getting cold." You and your 'old' bro are the best!

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Hahah aww thank you G. So cool when viewers like you share the moments that stick out and resonate. We really appreciate the support

I am tuning to 21 and I feel still like a kid , I try to devastate depression or anxiety with being weird and over thinking sometimes . So far I feel that I haven't achieved any success , it's not moaning , Thanks to God , I have a knowledge about alot of things than other stupid people , and I can say I am happy , thanks to you sharing inspirational vedios , I love and respect u !! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Great video! With all these life lessons we can better shape who we are as a person - for our own personal growth.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Amen Mel!

Your videos and Carrie's are so inspiring. You both embrace my favourite things: travel, self-care and beauty. You're very wise, Alex, and I can see through so many videos the humble and caring person you are. Keep up with amazing content, you sure have a follower for all the times :)

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this comment Isabel - I really appreciate it. Hope you have a great weekend 🙏🏼

This is the best video I’ve watched this year. Thank you for sharing it, greetings from Peru !

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you Christian!!! Appreciate the support :)!

Thank you for this highly inspirational video. This is exactly what I needed to hear right now when I’m 25 year old and on the path to finally find my true self and the meaning of my life. And the interesting thing is that I’m enjoying every single moment of this journey. So thank you once again for this video and looking forward to the next one.🙂👍✌️

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

You got this Veronica!!

Thank you so much for this content. I'm from Brazil and your channel is helping me to learn English and inspiring me to travel. 🙌

Great advice! I'm getting ready to turn 21 and am searching for great life tips, this hit the nail on the head

From my experience, hard work does not always pay off. You can hustle for years and years, but that doesn't guarantee that your boss will recognize that, appreciate it, and reward it. Maybe that's why I decided to become a freelancer. :)

@tropicalgirl119

5 жыл бұрын

Ashley Brooke how does it work can u kindly explain ...English is my second language do i have a chance?

@andym28

5 жыл бұрын

You should read 48 laws. This is within one of the laws.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

This is what I was speaking about when “changing your game plan if things aren’t working out after you’ve sincerely tried and hustled” glad to hear you’re continuing to adapt and innovate :). Best of luck Ashley! You got this

@Neenerella333

5 жыл бұрын

Ashley Brooke Absolutely true! I was a very successful self employed fine artist for 15 years. At 49 I had to make changes and pick up part time work. I'm still trying to travel, but you are right nothing is guaranteed or forever.

@louie9373

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. A lot of people think that growth is earning money because they are indoctrinated by industrialism and capitalism. As those people get older they see time as something that is running out and try to do more things and it's exhausting just to be around them. The truth is that life can be lived many different ways and all cultures take away from your time on earth and the best thing you can do is make peace with dying so that you don't use the time you do have to race towards an imaginary finish line.

One of your best videos Alex 👌

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it - thank you for the kind words, can be tough to share videos like this sometimes

This has some wonderful advice! Thank you so so much! :) I just started college at age 25 and it's daunting to think I'll be devoted to tons of assignments and deadlines the next four years, but this video helps level me and keep me focused on the important things.

The most useful 30 minutes I have spent today. Highly informative and useful. This is one of the best videos on this channel. Love your work Alex, keep the good work going and belated birthday wishes :)

This was a surprisingly insightful video! Not something I'm typically drawn to watch, but I really loved your points! I turned 29 a couple of months after you turned 30, so I can identify with so much of this! Love your guys' videos!

Loved this video as i myself just turned 30 too! Thank you for putting thing in perspective again! Take Care! :)

Great advice, Alex! I just turned 30 last year and a lot of these resonated with me. Still definitely want to go on the Camino. Going to share this with my friends who are about to turn thirty. ¡Saludos desde Guanajuato! -Jim

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Gracias Jim!!! You will love the Camino! It’s the best!

@urwrstntmre

5 жыл бұрын

Spanish and Go ¡Saludos desde Guadalajara!

Such well rounded person. Thanks for the inspiration.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Awww thank you Kimberley

@kimberlycruz9148

5 жыл бұрын

vagabrothers lol. It's Kimberly!

Can't agree more with you on your suggestions " be patient and take care of yourself"

Seriously...... Man m getting addicted of ur videos. Bcz its late night m watching it and can't stop my self to watch it.. The facts u said r really inspiring... Thanks for it..

Great video! I turned 20, and I needed to hear this. btw I'm from Japan, hope you had a good time in Okinawa! 大好きです😍

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

We LOVED Japan and cannot wait to get back and explore Hokkaido in the winter :)

I love this video! Thank you 💕💕

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lana!!

I love you guys videos. I find inspiration every day. I was wondering if you guys have podcasts as well. I would love to hear about trips, tips, stories more about self growth. Huge Fan Much Love

Wow Alex! An incredible vid, brilliant, insightful and timeless. Bravo 👏👏👏 🌸🙋🏽‍♀️🌸

Hey!!!! ❤️❤️ CONGRATULATIONS on 30! I’m 24 currently, seems like time flies!

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Time does fly Janne!! Get after it while you can! :)

that is absolutely awesome!!! you rock!!! thank You for sharing!!!!

"Every day is a gift!"

Really enjoyed this, usually these aren’t as positive and encouraging as yours is. Thanks! 🌴

My 1st video of yours I've watched. Thank u man

Nice job.. And yes do be kind to each other. Also, we don’t know if tomorrow will come so make it the best life for you and everyone around you.

I needed this! Thanks

Excellent video!! Thank you!

You're already the second youtuber I respect who recommended "the alchemist". I know now which book I'll get on audible next month... ;) Great video btw.! I think I'm fortunate to have realized many of the things you advice when I was still very young. I'm 26 now and practise most of the things you've mentioned. Comparing my current self with my self from 10 years ago, doing all these things really have had a great impact on my life in a very postive way!

Needed to see this as I’ve been putting off doing the Camino for quite some time now, going to make a concerted effort to do it next year. Thanks for your mini-series on Bilbao & San Sebastián, which I just came back from today, the tortilla at Bar Zabaleta was definitely worth the trip!

Fantastic talk every little thing that you talked about in this video resonated with me. What a great way to start off my day. I'll definitely be giving this another watch soon. Lots of love from Karachi, Pakistan.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bilal!!! We hope to visit Pakistan one day

Please do more of these videos! That was awesome

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you enjoyed it! Will definitely make more of these as we continue to live, learn and love.

Kia ora from New Zealand. Thanks for sharing your journey...have stumbled over the vagabrothers adventures and this video is awesome. I have been travelling the world for a year and am sitting in my air BnB in Thailand ready to head home to NZ in a couple of weeks, but looking to travel more in the coming months and share my experiences. Thanks for being inspiring guys

Hey Alex thank you so much I really love your each and every word and it’s really true that we should never doubt on ourself. It’s really mean to me. 🤗

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼 stay curious, Keep Exploring and never doubt the journey

@kakajin70

5 жыл бұрын

Sure will never and we will meet someday on the road

This was a great video to watch at the beginning of the year. It's good advice for people beyond 30 as well.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏼

Well said. Thanks for sharing.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jarod!

Dang... I need to do the Camino Santiago. Sounds like an amazing experience. Thanks for the recs and cheers!

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

The Camino is the BEST!

Loved this video! i felf related to most of the tips you shared.

@vagabrothers

5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏽

Thank you for the video and your insights

Thanks Alex-👍😉😃 Sent this video to my millennial daughter as an encouragement to her- Appreciate your honesty & openness & compassion 💟 A mom & Vagabrothers fan 🌅God bless

Thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience. What great advice! I’d like to hear more book recommendations. Looking forward to your next five years of videos!

I'm glad you talked about the whole instant gratification thing. I have met so many people that say, if you haven't reached your goal in a few months to a year, quit and try something new. What happened to staying with your dream, and keep trying and working hard? If you love what you do, it's not really work. Just be smart about it, so you don't go broke along the way.