We Made Every Mistake So You Don't Have To
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Creator's Key Takeaways
Now, 100 travel videos later, it's still our escape, but it's also our passion project, and it's changed the way we travel more than we ever expected.
Now I'll walk through Central Park on Wonder of the Seas taking a GoPro with a mic on top and not even blink.
We've learned how to speak honestly and respectfully. Not every cruise moment is magical, and that's part of the story, too.
Trying Virgin Voyages. Totally outside our usual, but we know it's going to be great for the channel and we're really looking forward to it.
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About our Bacon Score methodologyYouTube Video Description↓
After creating over 100 travel videos here on Dockside Travel, we’ve learned a LOT — about YouTube, about travel vlogging, and about ourselves. In this video, we’re sharing 20 of our best lessons and tips for new travel creators to help you avoid the mistakes we made and have more fun along the way. We’ll talk about: 🎥 What we wish we knew before uploading our first travel vlog ✈️ How filming has changed the way we travel 💬 How viewer feedback has shaped our channel and inspired future trips 📊 What we focus on now when planning videos — and what we ignore 🧠 How we stay motivated and avoid creator burnout 💡 The biggest shifts we’ve made to improve our channel after 100 uploads Whether you’re thinking about starting a travel YouTube channel, already posting your first few vlogs, or just curious about what it’s really like behind the scenes, this video will give you an honest look at what it takes. 👋 Join the Dockside Crew by subscribing so you never miss a video. 👍 Like this video if you found it helpful and let us know in the comments which tip you’ll try first! 🚢 Stay Connected: 📍 Facebook: facebook.com/docksidetravel 📷 Instagram: @DocksideTravel 📌 Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Tips 1-5 02:35 Tips 6-10 04:36 Tips 11-15 06:23 Tips 16-20 Please Note: While we share our opinions and personal experiences in this video, it is for your entertainment. You should contact your travel agent or the cruise line directly for detailed advice and information specific to your booking.