Dude your channel doesn't suck. I'm going on my first solo Vegas trip tomorrow because, in part, to your videos. I'm pushing myself past what I would have ever thought of doing because of your attitude to life. You should know you have a positive impact in real people out in the real world. I hope you're doing well man, and I'm really sorry to hear about your Father. Your audience is here because of your authenticity and trying to give advice to other travellers. We will still be here for you no matter how long it takes for you to grieve the way you need to.

Grief and sorrow does change the attitude. I hate when people say GET OVER IT. No, work through it. There is nothing like a Dad and son bond. I love your channel. That’s all sir.

You're actually really good. Please don't be so hard on yourself. Your perspective, observations and recommendations are top notch. Sending an honest review from Vancouver BC Canada

I’ve been a follower of the channel and a follower of you since the beginning. The fact that you are a real person and not some flashy fake personality is refreshing. Thank you for sharing a small glimpse into your life and I think we can all appreciate the understanding of your loss. Thank you for being you.

Video should have been titled A Tribute to my Father. He deserved every word you said. Father and son relationships are everything. My Dad was the greatest man I have ever known and now I work hard everyday to bring the same joy to my son that my Dad brought to me. Your videos are amazing in part because your Dad was amazing. You are him. He is proud of his son.

First and foremost, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. As a true supporter, we’ll be here for you and the channel REGARDLESS!!! Stay strong and live life to the fullest.

Sorry for your loss Coolist. The bottom-line is that you reach your highest point when you are in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. These are the most wanted/watched videos by far.

@curleeque3703

2 күн бұрын

Just returned from Lopesan Costa Bavaro! Your videos are AWESOME

@ElvisGarciaDeJesus-bl4cf

2 күн бұрын

@@curleeque3703 Curleeques, do you think Lopesan is a good alternative for a couple or even a solo traveler? I want to travel solo one day and thought about Lopesan.

@ScoTTyScoTTyScoTT

Күн бұрын

@@curleeque3703going there for my honeymoon. So excited!

Beautiful Tribute James. Thank you!

Sending you love, brother. You have provided joy to others...and I hope that you reclaim your light. The very best to your entire family.

So I'm only a minute into this video but if you don't think your content makes a difference, it really does. I've talked to multiple people on vacations in Mexico and Punta Cana and so many of them have referenced your videos when they were making vacation plans. So, your content is definitely reaching people and makes a difference in trip choices.

@1983mack1983

3 күн бұрын

Almost the end of the video. Sorry for the loss of your pops. Don't apologize to anyone for a lack of content. Take care of yourself first and don't ever have a hint of being apologetic for it.

I loved the ending when you showed photos of your father. He's in heaven . Thank god you got the last bit of time with him.

I lost my dad to cancer ten years ago, and I feel the pain and struggle to keep going. Appreciate your dedication to keep going despite the circumstances and wish you all the best for the future. Just remember to do what's right for you and your family and the rest will take care of itself. Your mental health is the most important thing, just look after yourself.

James, thank you for sharing this deeply personal part of your life. Your wonderful Dad raised an equally wonderful son. Sending you all good vibes & love & best wishes for the future!

You’ve inspired me to self care. To have that dinner alone and not to feel shame for it. You make me want to indulge and enjoy my life. I can’t stress enough, you’ve helped my personal mental view and perspective tremendously. So sorry to hear about your father. All the love in the world headed your way my friend.

So sorry for your loss James. Growing up, I used to dwell on my biggest fear of someday losing my parents. When those days came, they were worse than I ever imagined. All I can say is time will ease your pain if you let it. I really value your content and hope you find the inspiration to continue it.

I am so sorry about the passing of your dad. He sounds like a great man and an amazing father. I was lucky enough to have one of those. It's also cool he got to see you live out your passion. Take the time to grieve and I'll be here for your next adventure. Thanks for being vulnerable and the update.

God bless you James. Family first, always. Love your videos & have used many of your recommendations on my own trips. I think your content is awesome!

Sorry for your loss. Hang in there. 2023 I lost my Dog then my Mom and 2 months later my Grandmother. My best advice is keep going. Your videos are important to people; not only for advice, but some can't make it to these destinations and get to experience through your channel. Peace.

I am so sorry for your loss. Everyone grieves differently and sometimes you just need to breathe. Your videos are the best! Your channel has helped me plan so many vacations.

I am really sorry for your loss. My dad was similar and I lost him 20 years ago. It hurts like nothing else. Keep making your excellent content, we are all here for you. ❤

My wife and I are big fans of your channel. I don't comment much on videos but I felt compelled to do so now. I'm so very sorry for your loss. I lost my dad 14 years ago so I understand what you are going through. I hope the pain goes away and you are left with the wonderful memories you have had with him.

So sorry for your loss... Sending love to you and your family. You are a fantastic content creator. But folks don't truly realize how much KZread is a HUSTLE... its like surfing, ups and downs... The highs are epic, but the lows can be soul-crushing... Keep being you man. Your content helped my wife and I have an amazing honeymoon.

My condolences, Coolist. I personally can say you helped me have the best vacation of my life at the Lopesan resort, which got me through an extremely difficult period in my life last year. It was exactly what I needed to power through and get my mind right. I owe that to your recommendation. I wish you all the best.

James, me and my wife are sending you our deepest condolences. Filming this video was an incredibly brave thing to do! I admire your vulnerability and honesty putting this out there. Me and my wife LOVE your content, we stumbled across you a few years ago while looking to travel to the Dominican Republic. We've watched all of your travel videos and must have watched your Punta Cana content 10× at least. Following your advice, we booked our trip to Royalton Bavaro and loved it! I'll add that we had our honeymoon in the Riu Palace Montego Bay Jamacia and was so excited to see you visit. We were over the moon to see you enjoy it. Sending you some love, brother. 👊🏻💚

Man I tell you what, there’s a lot of less than desirable people making content on KZread. Obviously I don’t know you in person, but you really seem like one of the few really great and genuine people out here. I hope the best for you in whatever you decide is going to be best to put your effort into moving forward. Sorry for your loss brother.

James, I found your channel sometime around the holiday season 2021, when I got the all clear from my mom and dad to find a tropical place to go for my first college spring break. I watched every single video you had made for every tropical destination. After evaluating what my parents wanted, price, and what I wanted, we ended up at a property you didn’t review, Majestic Colonial. It was a blast, and we had an amazing time as a family. About 7 months after the trip towards the end of 2022 my father passed away suddenly while I was at college. We must have had similar father figures; one of the distinct things I remember is how not everyone could fit in all the pews, and it was standing room only throughout the whole funeral home. Thanksgiving and Christmas were quite hard for the whole family that year and even last year. Thank you for the recommendations and adventures you’ve taken us all on throughout the years. It made the last year with my dad a real treat. You’ve ignited a passion for travel within me that I didn’t know I had, and if I ever bump into you I’ll be sure to say hello, maybe we can shoot the shit with stories of our beloved fathers. There’s so much I could say, but I’ll keep it short. I’m truly sorry for your loss, it will always hurt, but it does get easier. You’re making him proud every day.

You were so kind to me when we met at the at RIU Reggae. I was gushing and we talked about Costa Rica coming up. salute to you my brother. I appreciate you ❤

What you focus on grows. Rightfully so, for the past 18 months, your emotional connection and relationship with your dad grew the most. Now that your focus is back on Coolist, because during good times you were consistent and invested so much, it will experience tremendous growth in the coming year. Thank you for providing entertainment, joy, travel data, and a community for us to connect with. May your dad RIP, and I'm sending good vibes your way.

My condolences to you James and your mom as well . Keep being you and you will fine. I love watching your videos and one of the reasons I want to Cancun Mexico for the first time and stayed at one the resorts you went to. Maybe in the future do some Cruise videos if possible. Stay Strong James

This is exactly why you never judge someone so fast you just never know what they are going through. Remember you are human stay strong. My condolences.

James, Very brave if you to put yourself our there like this. I have felt your pain twice having lost both parents over the years. When my mom died in an auto accident, I was in that mental, emotional fog for months on end also. I appreciate you sharing. I also want you to know, since I found your channel some time ago I have watched and listened to every vlog you have posted and have used your info to build my own database of vaca destinations to share with my family. You are in my top two travel vlog content creators and I eagerly look forward to everything you post. Just know that your dad is still watching. Chin up and travel on man! Steve S.

What a moving story! So sorry to hear of your loss. Better to re-title this episode as "Homage to my Dad". So courageous of you to share your pain. Losing a parent is so wrenching. I went to work the morning after getting a 2am call that Mom died. Didn't know what else to do so fell back on the sanity of routine. I'm sure you will find inner resilience. It doesn't matter how often or if you release travel videos, although your viewers love to observe your travels we know you are human and experience both Joy's and losses. No need to apologize. Part of life.

Don’t know if I have ever commented on your videos before, just wanted to say I absolutely love what you do!! Your channel has been my “search engine” when planning a all inclusive vacation. Always go here first! I’ve worked for over 30 years in travel related industries. Love to travel. Your story about what you have been going through is very relatable to me. Lost my dad 6 years ago…a great man like your dad. Thank you for sharing. BTW planning a trip to the DR soon.Lopesan is the front runner, thanks to your video! Be blessed

Sending you lots of love James. Sorry to know you arn't feeling the best on the inside. Also sorry for your loss. Thank you for everything you do! I understand burnout too well... I hope you find personal some peace. 💞 You deserve it! We appreciate you!!!

@andrewblaut3398

3 күн бұрын

Your on point. Been there before. Be happy and most of all, enjoy every sandwich (zevon).

Sorry for your loss James, sending love and light from Ireland 🫶 your videos have shaped so much of my luxury travel, so thank you 🙏

So much respect for you for opening up. I lost my Mother to Cancer 5 years ago last Wednesday, I know she is with me all of the time as your Father will be. Followed you avidly for 2 and a half years now. Looking forward to many more. Respect James 😊❤

Hey Sir James ….so sorry about your dad and the things you’ve been going through . I’m also sure constant travel can get to you sometimes. I’m wiped out if I go on a two week vacation so can only imagine if I did it full time . Don’t stress about the channel . I’ve enjoyed all your recent videos . I’m a Coolist subscriber as long as you have the channel . Be well and take care 😎😎😎

I'm sorry for your loss. A beautiful inspiring message. Keep going, brother 💪 you are an amazing content creator and more amazing human. God bless you!

My condolences to you and your family James. I absolutely love your content, and I appreciate all of your efforts. That was a wonderful tribute to your Dad, and I wish you and your family all the best moving forward!

appreciate you james!

Condolences to you Coolist, beautifully said and we are here for you. Looking forward to you getting a second wind and the great informative videos. You are the BEST, great energy and giving us the most information, especially for us that don't travel a lot.

Beautiful vlog, James. It certainly resonated with me as i lost my Mum earlier this year. One thing i noticed whilst watching, was that every time you mentioned your Dad, a smile appeared on your face, that says a lot about how much love you had for him. I'm sure he'd be very proud of you .

Listening to you speak about your Dad really touched my heart. I truly appreciate your vulnerability and willingness to share your life with us. I believe those we have deeply loved and lost are always with us and want us to keep living. Grateful for you.

So sorry to hear of your loss!! I lost my mom to cancer as well, it’s great that you got to spend that time with him. My condolences to you and your family. I’ve been following your page for a few years because of great content you put out. Sharing this is just a testament to why you’re great at what you do.

James, I started following you several years ago and I really enjoy your videos, but more than the content there was something about you that resonated with me. I think it's because you remind me of my son. You have inspired me to actually start my own youtube channel, the speech diaries. Of course, mine is very new and lack lustre, but as you mentioned now I am living my passion, I'm doing me. It has nothing to do with travel, but it has to do with storytelling and helping others. My aim, other than being a public speaker and sharing stories is to be an advocate for grieving individuals, you see, I lost my son, Michael in 2019. Watching you has been comforting for me; to see you travel and share your experiences to benefit others. I believe that even now your father will continue to inspire you each and every day. Thank you for being vunerable and sharing this story with us, it has touched my heart and I look forward to your future videos. I appreciated the photos at the end of this video, I can tell that your father was a great man, and that you share something that both of your parents appear to possess, a passion for living your best life...what a beautiful legacy. Sending you hugs, Loretta M. Zajac

Thank you for efforts during such hard times. You have been a key reason in my grown family becoming closer. I use your content to guide my travel decisions. We went from never traveling to traveling together several times a year. You're appreciated, stay honest, we will be here for you. God Bless

So sorry to hear about your loss! I have been watching your channel for probably a year now, and it's been very helpful! Thank you for all that you do!

James, condolences brother! I commend you for opening up. Im a "quiet" but big fan, lost my mom 5 years ago unexpectedly, your video's helped me get out and travel more and further than i ever dreamed, but its what i needed to see that life is worth living not just the hustle and bustle of a 9-5! Thank you for your content, your a like minded traveler and you have helped me and alot of us, find a world unknown to some! I am a solo traveler, at 40 sumthin its the only way to be 😉😂 with the cards we are delt in life. You have given me great insight on my caribbean experience and have changed my life meeting some of the greatest people based on your videos and recommendations. Blessings to you and yours and where your travels take you sir! 🙏🏼🤙🏽

My wife and I are from a suburb of Saint Paul, Minnesota. We have followed your channel for years and we love your videos and we chose our honeymoon Excellence Punta Cana thanks to your suggestion. So sorry for your lost and we hope time can heal your broken heart. We love supporting our fellow Minnesotan!

Brother, I had tears rolling down my face watching this heart breaking video. My Mum in 2020 was forced to stop working as a nurse of 57 years because of COVID. At 77 she was only doing a day and a half, but she loved her profession. Two months into lockdown, she was diagnosed with stage four cancer, and four months after, she was gone. I used to travel. That stopped, one because of Covid, but even when I could travel, I didn’t have the same passion. That changed when I came across you. So passionate and so honest. It’s made me want to get out there and explore this wonderful world again. This sucks James, but I wanted you know that what you do, is helping other people who have been through similar situations. My heart goes out to you and your family. Keep doing what you’re doing. Your Dad will be proud. Mucho ❤Bro xx

Oh man you just made me cry so hard and then the pictures at the end...so sad and yet so happy because you can see the joy in your face when you are around them. So tough cuz it makes me think of losing my own parents and how hard it will be. This is my 1st time commenting on your stuff although I have been watching you for a long time and have watched your videos numerous times. You travel and have the same interests as my husband and I, so I know I'm getting honest like-minded content when I watch your videos. We are set to go to Royalton Chic Cancun in December and so excited that I have watched that video, Royalton Punta Cana, and the comparison videos so much lately its crazy! Thank you for your content and for keeping going...it sounds like this has been a rough year and half for you and yet you still put on your game face and get done what you need to. Thank you for being you and hope you find inner peace! Sending good vibes your way!

I found your channel when I was researching a trip to Cancun, which is coming up later this year. It will be my first real vacation and your channel helped me get there. Even though my research is done, I still watch your videos. I find them entertaining and interesting. I like seeing the places you go and hearing about your experiences. You do a great job and your father was right to be proud of you. I'm sorry to hear about his passing. I wish you nothing but the best and I look forward to more of your videos.

Sorry for your loss. I hope you keep at this. I love your videos and your passion and love for travel easily comes through. Wish you the best.

I feel you with this one. I lost my mom this past April. She was healthy her whole life and then at 72 randomly got diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. They thought it was curable but treatment did nothing and she was gone barely 6 months later. It was supposed to be my parents 50th anniversary this year and they were going to take a big European trip. Like you I am also from Wisconsin and of a similar age. The world just totally feels off its axis for me right now and the comfort of having my mom around and seeing her is no longer there. I would like to share something with you though. My dad and I who are both still heartbroken have decided to take a trip together to Atlantic City this fall as he is getting comped for 4 nights at the Borgata. We watched your Atlantic City review videos and enjoyed them and had a few laughs watching them together and we were iffy on doing AC but decided to take the trip and stay there based off of your vids. So thanks for giving us those videos we both enjoyed watching them during a very difficult time for our family. We will both eventually get through this James and the memories and love will sustain us. I am very sorry for your loss.

Very sorry for your loss. I never comment on videos but felt compelled to respond…. thank you for the update, though you owe none of us anything. Am glad to hear that you’re emerging from your funk, but it’s good that you took time to feel your feelings and process your profound loss. Tbh I hadn’t noticed a change but I’ve been following you less than a year - I will say I watch almost all of your videos, even for places I’m not interested in visiting. So, keep being you and doing what you do - we’ll be here when you’re ready. Take care.

Sorry for your loss. I see you are back at Punta Cana, Serenade resort. Have a good time

Lost my mother 15 years ago, was in a dark depression for a long time. Love your work, wishing you all the best.

So sorry for your loss. I lost my best friend my mom September 2022 and went on vacation July 2023 with my friends for my first birthday without her on this earth. And although I enjoyed my friends. There was a part of me, still a part of me today that will forever be sad. I try to live in the moment. Let myself cry when it comes, but I continue to make good memories bc I know that's what she would have wanted. Prayers to you. Grief is a life long journey 🙏🏾

Condolences James. Good on you for working at all with that going on! I did notice the amount of content had decreased but not the quality. Take your time to grieve and put your content out when the time is right for you. We'll all still be here to enjoy it and benefit from it.

My condolences James. 💜 My father-in-law is in comfort care right now and I know how this affects your whole life. Take time for you and do what feels good for your soul.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss James but it's great to see you back! Stay strong and stay cool! You are literally the best KZread travel vlogger not even exaggerating. Been rewatching your Vegas, Cancun and Punta Cana videos over and over again recently. Can't wait to watch your next video!

To have someone make that kind of impact on a person says a lot. What you said is exactly how I view my dad. Thank you for sharing with us. Sorry for your loss. You're channel has been our go to because of the quality of what you present. We love the rapid fire no nonsense accurate descriptions.

My condolences. My mom passed away over 30 years ago and I still do not talk about her to others. It takes a lot to talk about this on camera for everyone to see. Wish you the best in your journey.

Take things one day at a time James. It never goes away, but it does get better with time. You had a great father it sounds like, and one day you will pass on the lessons he passed on to you. That is the beauty of having that kind of dad. His light and wisdom lives on in you. Peace to you as you walk this journey man. Been there and I feel your pain.

This is a brave thing you just did!! I can see the pain in your face and I am so very sorry for the loss of your dad!! The love you have for him pours out of you. Thank you so much for sharing this part of you with us. The best is yet to be!! Right??

Thank you for sharing with us your tough times. Truly sorry for your loss. And thank you for coming back!! I personally love your videos and find them helpful in choosing my next vacation. Have you thought about live streaming? It would definitely benefit your channel

Very sorry for your loss, your content has been great and informative all the way through. You really do help people make better decisions on when and where to spend their hard earned money, that is something we all appreciate. You put a lot of good energy out into the universe, and that will come back to you ten fold one day.

My sincere prayers to you and your family! My fiancé and I just started watching your videos to find the best place in Punta Cana for our wedding and we have enjoyed your videos and have narrowed it down! Thank you for all the effort and passion you put into your video. Grief is a process. l pray you find comfort in all the love and memories you had together in this lifetime!

James how amazing that you’re able to turn something so heartbreaking into a positive! That says a lot about your character, wishing you peace and happiness ❤

Dude, this is super moving. My condolences to you and your family. Hang in there and do WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU! Good luck in whatever you choose to do going forward.

Your videos ALWAYS hit with me. Thanks for the candor - you're one of the best, J!

What a beautiful tribute. Thanks for all that you do, James, and thanks for sharing this with us. I’ve always found your content to be inspirational and aspirational. The frequency, quality and level of professionalism you provide is unrivalled in this space, in my opinion, and I’ve no doubt the confidence and level-headedness your parents instilled in you is a big part in that. You’re a credit to them both, and I know I’ll continue to support and appreciate your content. Wishing you all the best.

Sorry for your loss. And thank you for every moment and video you've gifted to us, your fans. Your content sure does bring me smiles and guides my vacation planning.

Well my deepest condolences. I was brought to tears a few times through this video. I have a lot of the same feelings and beliefs you talk about. Where ever you keep landing people will follow, as long as you are doing what brings you joy and makes you happy. Money isn’t everything, I always say I’d rather be poor/struggling and happy than have the job/money but be miserable. If you can find the job/money and happiness great, but happiness is what matters most. Keep up the great attitude and you will succeed and I’ll be patiently waiting to see what happens.🤗🤗🤗🤗 Maybe one day I’ll be lucky enough to cross paths with you at the airport or at a resort or somewhere in MN/WI!

Thanks for sharing it means a lot especially as a 60yr old who lost his dad at 18. It takes time to grieve and that pain of losing a loved one turns into something special. We love your videos. We’ve used your videos and have travelled to Cancun. Cabo, and recently to Holbox (where time seemed to just slow down). We look forward to your new adventures and that trust me when the smile returns it will be bigger and brighter!

Man that was a good video I won't go into detail but I going thru that and have gone thru that recently. I feel you take care. Also we love your bags content keep them coming

Nothing but respect! You have touched many peoples lives, with so much information and character! We went to Riu republica because of your video and had the time of our lives! Been following for a long time and will continue to, without judgement but an open mind. We continue to follow , to find that moment that will impact our lives yet again! Cheers brother!!

Hey James, My deepest condolences for your loss. I know your pain all to well, as my life was crushed with the loss of my dad when I was a teenager. He was my hero and mentor too. I'm sorry for your heartache. I love your channel, and YOUR energy is awesome and electric as you describe others. Keep the videos coming at YOUR comfortable pace. Keep on lifting people up.... You're a good person and you were clearly raised right. Love the pics at the end of the video. 📷 😀🤜💥🤛😃 Looking forward to your future posts. My wife and I watch your videos together all the time. Your videos keep us looking forward to future days in warm paradise locations. Cheers my friend. 🍻

The algorithm has not failed me. You do pop up in my feed. 18 months? I found you within that time. I came for the travel advise, but you stayed for the human connection that we all sorely lack. Don't be so quick to discount that. I'm sending you the biggest digital hug, handshake, whatever... Find some stillness. Reflect. Appreciate. Thank you for what you do. You've made a difference in my life and others. No matter how big or small.

One of the most authentic, genuine and raw videos I've ever watched on KZread in my 35 years.. Appreciate all you do. You helped me have the time of my life going cross-country to Vegas for the first time last year and now headed back again in September. Sorry for your loss & just want to say thank you for all you do. You inspire us all to have more fun, live life to the fullest and to just be a good human being. I'm sure your family is super proud, and you should be proud of yourself too brother. And for you to go out of your way to compliment a service worker telling him his personality was electric & he could do anything --- got me a little emotional. I run a restaurant & it never ceases to amaze me at times the lack of respect many patrons have for hospitality workers . Your character is also "electric" & your Dad I'm sure is super proud. Appreciate everything you do ❤ Thank you.

I’m so sorry for your loss! It’s never easy losing a loved one especially a parent. I’m just grateful for all your great content and all your reviews and suggestions. You give great insight on these places you visit and I truly appreciate all your hard work.

Sorry for your loss! Been watching for years and your my go too for travel reviews. Stay passionate and true and above all happy but give yourself time to grieve before making any final decisions.

Hey - May you find real comfort and God bless you. I do get the feeling your best days are to come as you have a Big Fan of yours watching down from the heavens. Go live now brother

Man! Sorry to hear about your loss. This really made me think about my relationship with my son. Thanks for this.

So very sorry for your loss. I love watching you and have missed you. We’re heading to Secrets Royal Beach (I know you loved it) in a couple weeks. Get out and make yourself happy again ✈️

Take a break bro, everybody needs it even if you are every time in paradise but hey no for to long, your videos are so amazing and your life is amazing. I will do anything for have it.

What a beautiful story. Prayers are with your dad, you and your family. Im sure your parents are proud of you! Ive never met you but love your videos. Blessings

So sorry for your loss. There really are no words. Just sending extra big internet hugs and love and wrapping you in a big cozy safe blanket.

Most of your followers on vacation. On your awesome suggestions

@wdwexploreandchill

3 күн бұрын

that’s a great point!

@TheIsaiah4352

3 күн бұрын

Facts I have had so many awesome memories with friends and family because of this channel

@lauradubose7233

3 күн бұрын

Great point💯

@njo1982

3 күн бұрын

I’m literally hear right now because if him! Today I drank a coco loco out of a coconut on a paradise beach! This wouldn’t of happened without James’s ideas putting DR on the map for me!

@yoda_duh8808

3 күн бұрын

Stay strong bud and I love your videos. You motivate me to go live this life

Sorry about your impactful loss, he sounded like a great human and I can definitely see where your heart is from. Love the honesty in your videos, have definitely helped us pick hotels for our travel. Looking forward to watching more videos when your ready for the new chapter

Sorry for your loss James ,I’ve been down this road and it never feels good.Take time to grieve and reflect,and your vids.are absolutely great and inspiring. I’m already thinking of solo travelling just to reflect and find myself again.also I had 2 great Punta Cana vacations because of your vids.

Really sorry to hear about you dad 💐 just want you to know I’ve always appreciated your videos and the thought and meaning you put into talking about the places you’ve been to. Your channel helped me plan and have a great time on my first Caribbean trip with friends; even since then I always look forward to watching your content.

I lost my mom in 2019 and I have never been the same. A part of me is gone when I loss my Mom. Grief is different for everyone and grief as no time. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad and my prayers to you and your family. You need to do what is best for you and take your time with it. I hope you still continue with the channel. I will be waiting for whenever you come back but right now you have to take care of yourself. Just remember grief as no time. Take care of yourself.

Never commented before but love your channel so I subbed a few months ago. Losing someone so close is void you’ll never fill. The beautiful thing is he planted so many seeds and taught you so many lessons you can embrace. Your dad sounds like an amazing human. What an incredible legacy .. it’s your time to represent ❤️🙏🏾

I am so sorry for your loss. You are an amazing person and I am a huge fan of your videos. I’m wishing the best for you and I am keeping you and your family lifted in prayer.

James, it was really refreshing seeing a more personal side. Much love as you go through the process of grieving. So much of what you said rang true for me in the loss of my father. My description would have paralleled yours. It is a gift to him for you to find your joy again.

Condolences to you and your family. Your videos do make a difference and I really enjoy them. They have given us insights to more places we would like to visit. Please keep going!

Sorry for your loss .. My wife and I really enjoy your videos and you have helped many I'm sure in deciding where they want to stay when they travel. Best wishes to you and your family.

James, I have not viewed your content in some time now, but I stumbled on this video. My best to you and your family! I have aging parents myself and understand/sympathize with everything you said. Looking forward to reconnecting with your future travels and uploads. Your Dad will always be with you. God bless! Thanks, Rich.

Thanks so much for being brave to do this video. I was telling my good friend the other day that something seemed off about you. We all struggle with something and it's hard to be vulnerable and share our stories. You were very fortunate to have had a close bond with your dad. Thanks again for your amazing KZread content.