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100th COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY

Kara and Nate
Kara and Nate
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👁️ 6.8M views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 1:12:10

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Editorial Summary

The creators recount their four year journey of traveling the world to reach their goal of visiting one hundred countries. They begin by reflecting on their origins in Nashville, Tennessee, and the discovery of travel hacking through credit card miles which allowed them to travel affordably. The documentary details their transition from casual travelers to full time vloggers, noting the challenges of learning videography, managing finances, and maintaining a consistent upload schedule. They describe various phases of their journey, including a year of traveling on a budget, a year focused on securing brand partnerships, and a period of rapid growth as their YouTube channel gained popularity. The creators highlight pivotal moments such as their first viral video, the decision to treat YouTube as a career, and the importance of their community in keeping them motivated during difficult times. They conclude by celebrating the simultaneous achievement of reaching one hundred countries and hitting one million subscribers. The video ends with them relaxing in Fiji, their hundredth country, reflecting on how their lives have exceeded their wildest dreams.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've told bits and pieces of this story along the way but now that we're home we are going to attempt to tell a story from start to finish

we decided to give ourselves one year to get everything in order before we left on our big trip

we have zero hobbies we also have zero regrets I could not be happier with where we are

there is no way that we would be here today if it weren't for this incredible YouTube community

Creator's Tips & Advice

Don't put your stuff in storage when traveling for an extended period; get rid of it
If you're ever gonna go travel for an extended period of time, don't put your stuff in storage

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of not having enough money to continue travelingMake decisions based on passion and long-term goals, not just immediate financial concerns

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow did Kara and Nate start their travel journey?
QHow did they build their YouTube channel?
QWhat led them to set a goal of visiting 100 countries?

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