Indie Traveller
Indie Traveller
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1 year of making travel videos: my lessons learned (so far!)
(I've linked all my gear below)
00:26 - B-roll and finding my style
02:25 - The importance of the first minute
05:52 - My unusual opinion on gear
11:12 - What you can earn (and is it worth it?)
14:53 - What I’m doing next
MY GEAR
Main camera: Lumix G9 Mark II
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Vlogging A-roll lens: Leica 9mm f1.7
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B-roll and photography lens: Leica 15mm f1.7 (a DELICIOUS lens and my fave)
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My monopod/tripod: Mantispod Pro
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A-roll microphone: DJI Mic 2
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(It's nice for long talks like this, but for B-roll or casual walk-and-talk I prefer a simple Rode Videomicro. It captures more of the environmental sound.)
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If I were starting now on a smaller budget, I’d get this:
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For more travel inspiration visit *INDIE* 👣 *TRAVELLER*
www.indietraveller.co/
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Відео

A Guide To Palenque, San Cristobal & More (Chiapas, Mexico)
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Planning a trip? Check the top things to do in San Cristobal de las Casas: www.indietraveller.co/san-cristobal-de-las-casas-mexico/ Plus my in-depth travel guide to Palenque: www.indietraveller.co/palenque-travel-guide/ 🗺️ 👀 ARE YOU ITCHING TO TRAVEL THE WORLD? Make your dream trip actually happen ⤵ www.indietraveller.co/book/ For more travel inspiration visit *INDIE* 👣 *TRAVELLER* www.indietra...
Ultimate Oaxaca travel guide (from top sights to hidden gems!)
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📍Full list of my recommended things to do in Oaxaca: www.indietraveller.co/things-to-do-in-oaxaca-city/ Oaxaca travel guide with all practical info including transport, accommodation & when to visit: www.indietraveller.co/oaxaca-travel-guide/ In this Oaxaca travel tips video I'll show you the city at its most vibrant, during the annual Day of the Dead celebrations, but you can use it to plan a ...
100 MILLION butterflies in 1 Mexican forest
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This is one of the most epic things you can do in Mexico! Let me share my visit to the Monarch colonies near the town of Angangueo in central Mexico. The migrating Monarchs are a vulnerable species. If you live in North America you can help by planting native types of milkweed in your garden (because the butterflies really need it!). You can read more about this here: theconservationfoundation....
Must-know tips for Mexico: ULTIMATE travel guide for first-timers
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For more, check my 6 detailed *Mexico itineraries:* 🗺️ 🇲🇽 www.indietraveller.co/mexico-itineraries/ Want to travel to Mexico but not sure where to start? I've travelled in Mexico for 6 months combined, so I can help you out! I'll cover all the safety tips, do's and don'ts, the best destinations and travel routes for getting to know Mexico, practical issues like money, language, and transportati...
Taxco travel guide | A magical Mexican town filled with VW Beetles
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Here are ALL things to do in Taxco: www.indietraveller.co/taxco-things-to-do/ The mountain town of Taxco, about 2,5 hours south of Mexico City, is just full of charm. It's known for its artisan silver jewellery industry, its gorgeous Santa Prisca Church, and its numerous classic VW Beetles that serve as taxis or private vehicles. Let me take you on a tour of Taxco, which is easily one of the be...
A secret spot on the Oaxacan coast (How to find hidden gems like this!)
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Chacahua, Mexico is an incredible place off the typical tourist trail where you can slow down and enjoy some unspoiled beaches. In this video I'll show you what's so great about Chacahua, while also reflecting on "hidden gems" in general and how you can find them wherever you go. 🗺️ 👀 ARE YOU ITCHING TO TRAVEL THE WORLD? Here's how to make your dream trip happen ⤵ www.indietraveller.co/book/ Fo...
Dilemmas when choosing where to travel...
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I'm back after a few months' break! In 2023 I went on not one but two big trips through Mexico, which made me reflect on the pros and cons of revisiting countries vs. going somewhere totally new. How do you decide where to travel next? 00:00 - Choosing where to travel 01:20 - Giving a country a second chance 04:25 - New perspectives 05:19 - Remixing your trip 06:50 - Saving countries for later ...
A new daypack for adventure trips (Camelbak ATP 20 first look)
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This video is sponsored by Camelbak. Check out the ATP 20 here: www.indietraveller.co/ref/camelbak-atp-20/ 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Staying hydrated 01:54 - Two different use cases 02:44 - Straps, comfort & back panel 03:57 - Combining with other luggage 05:25 - Materials & weather resistance 06:33 - Organizational features 07:45 - ATP 20 and ATP 26 For travel inspiration visit *INDIE* 👣 *TRAVELLE...
Mexico's most beautiful city has a secret | Guanajuato Travel Guide
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See all the things to do in Guanajuato here: www.indietraveller.co/guanajuato-travel-guide-things-to-do/ This former silver mining city is one of the most picturesque I've visited in Mexico... and there is a specific reason why this city is so nice to be in. Guanajuato's streets are configured in truly a unique way, which makes it super fun to explore. I will also dive into the local markets, s...
First-time Mexico City: everything you REALLY must know
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See my other resources & links for 🇲🇽 Mexico City: linktr.ee/indietraveller Mexico City is probably my favorite capital in Latin America an intoxicating, passionate, and culturally-rich place with (still) a largely misunderstood reputation. In this Mexico City travel guide for first-timers, I share all the must-visits and the essential travel tips that will make your stay the best it can be! Me...
Hiking up Peña de Bernal (world's 3rd biggest monolith)
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Hiking up Peña de Bernal (world's 3rd biggest monolith)
The EPIC jungle lake in Mexico that tourists completely miss
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The EPIC jungle lake in Mexico that tourists completely miss
Veracruz: this UNDERRATED part of Mexico is incredible...
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Veracruz: this UNDERRATED part of Mexico is incredible...
A walk through Queretaro, Mexico (let’s see what we find)
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A walk through Queretaro, Mexico (let’s see what we find)
Exploring Colombia's coffee region | Jardín, Filandia & More
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Exploring Colombia's coffee region | Jardín, Filandia & More
Colombia hidden gems 💎 Rincon del Mar & more
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Colombia hidden gems 💎 Rincon del Mar & more
Colombia's Pacific Coast is INSANE (this is why I travel!)
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Colombia's Pacific Coast is INSANE (this is why I travel!)
Travelling when older👨‍🦯👴 (hi I'm 39)
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Travelling when older👨‍🦯👴 (hi I'm 39)
Travel in Colombia: what you REALLY need to know | Colombia Travel Tips
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Travel in Colombia: what you REALLY need to know | Colombia Travel Tips
Farpoint & Fairview ULTIMATE Review (NEW 40 + 55 + Trek Compared)
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Farpoint & Fairview ULTIMATE Review (NEW 40 55 Trek Compared)
How I pack light (for minimalist carry-on travel)
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How I pack light (for minimalist carry-on travel)
Osprey Farpoint has CHANGED! 😲 (First look at new design)
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Osprey Farpoint has CHANGED! 😲 (First look at new design)
Cotopaxi Allpa... the blobbiest backpack
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Cotopaxi Allpa... the blobbiest backpack
Salkan 2-in-1 Backpack: the perfect adventure travel pack?
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Salkan 2-in-1 Backpack: the perfect adventure travel pack?
Osprey Farpoint 55 Trek review (not just for trekking)
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Osprey Farpoint 55 Trek review (not just for trekking)
Topicfeel Shell 3-in-1 pack... genius or overdesigned?
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Topicfeel Shell 3-in-1 pack... genius or overdesigned?
Peak Design 45L Backpack (In-depth After 6 Months)
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Peak Design 45L Backpack (In-depth After 6 Months)
Osprey Porter 46 vs Farpoint 40 Review
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Osprey Porter 46 vs Farpoint 40 Review
Osprey Farpoint 55 Review - AFTER 1 YEAR
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Osprey Farpoint 55 Review - AFTER 1 YEAR

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @conniecoffeeconniebachmann3211
    @conniecoffeeconniebachmann3211 23 години тому

    Very accurate. I’m here now.

  • @franckb.4465
    @franckb.4465 День тому

    Really cool video! All the best

  • @corvanschendel8962
    @corvanschendel8962 День тому

    good story and allways a coming back issue: going back or not. I found a place in Egypt, Sinai, called Dahab (at the Red Sea coast). Nice backpackers village, quiet en friendly people. I came back there for almost 12 times and I still love the place :)

  • @gamapadi
    @gamapadi 2 дні тому

    Is it safe to?

    • @biokuma89
      @biokuma89 День тому

      it is in the touristic parts of the city, just don't wander off to far away

  • @corvanschendel8962
    @corvanschendel8962 4 дні тому

    Love to watch your video's and your way you think about travelling and filming. I was a videproducers for 25 years and I wished I get help you out in the beginning. I am using your video's now for getting the courage to travel to Colombia and Mexico. Cor from Holland

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller 2 дні тому

      Dankjewel Cor (ik ben ook Nederlands :). I appreciate your comment and hope you're getting a few travel ideas from my videos!

    • @corvanschendel8962
      @corvanschendel8962 День тому

      @@indietraveller super dat je ook Nederlands bent!! I am doing preparations for a first trip to Colombia. I traveled a lot but never to latin America. I am suprised that in your video's you are taking easily buses, taxis, you jump on a motorcycle-taxi, are you never afraid??? I read everywhere: take a Uber then you are sure. It looks so easily.. My question: can I trust on buplic transport and privat motor cycles in the country side? Another thing: I had to smile about your stories about getting older and being on travel. Not going out anymore etc. I became 67 years now and I try to feel the same like you. Take adventures, discover new countries, have a cocktail en enjoy life!!!

  • @tennillemckinney5513
    @tennillemckinney5513 4 дні тому

    How much would you recommend a traveler save before the trip

  • @corvanschendel8962
    @corvanschendel8962 5 днів тому

    Great video. I am 67 years now and hope to travel /backpacking in Colombia.. in your way!!

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller 2 дні тому

      I love it, yes for sure go for it! I hope to be doing the same when I reach your age :D

  • @slesane
    @slesane 8 днів тому

    Great video. Loved the clear descriptions and comparisons for each product. Very helpful as I decide on a new lightweight travel backpack to replace my old school roller bag. Thanks!

  • @cambizkhosravi
    @cambizkhosravi 11 днів тому

    You’ve sold me!!

  • @mwells3092
    @mwells3092 12 днів тому

    I really appreciate your perspective. In August I'll retire from 36 years as a teacher. I'm 60 and have plans to travel as long as I can. Thanks for the vids. I've really enjoyed them. Happy travels...

  • @wendypage5787
    @wendypage5787 12 днів тому

    Went there in the ‘80’s and couldn’t find the place to catch the boat, so we ended up and drove there. I don’t remember restaurants or bungalows being available to rent, or much of anything on the beach. Surf was kind of mushy and I was the only one out. Beautiful spot . I

  • @malusa9508
    @malusa9508 16 днів тому

    😅 I like the introduction, like suggest something else 😅

  • @punchface3000
    @punchface3000 16 днів тому

    Much apprrciated great vid

  • @goatrock123
    @goatrock123 17 днів тому

    At @12:02 the guy walking past just disappears.

  • @briengonzalez3088
    @briengonzalez3088 19 днів тому

    I noticed your drone work. Was it a lot of trouble to use your drone in cdmx? Or around the pyramids?

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller 18 днів тому

      It's very difficult around archeological sites... permits are required which are hard to get for a casual tourist. I actually used stock footage for Teotihuacan. At another ruin I managed by staying just outside the perimiter.

  • @antoniogradilla7933
    @antoniogradilla7933 20 днів тому

    What??? I’m 58 lol 😂 😂😂😂😂😂😂 and I feel amazing and I am in amazing shape I have to say 😅💪🏽

  • @rhenderson9862
    @rhenderson9862 21 день тому

    For all the affordability AND availability of housing within metro Medellin. The health care being wonderful and quite affordable. Daily expenditures for food, utilities, etc., quite reasonable. The AIR QUALITY of Medellin is awful! For the greater part, filtered/central ventilation offered in Medellin is nonexistent...open the window (no screens) the airflow is great...including the carbon precipitates from bus, auto and motorcycle traffic. Terrible AIR QUALITY! Mop you floors...scrub them if you like. Don a pair of white socks and walk around...BLACK! Everyday, every night...every holiday...AIR QUAlITY is terrible in Medellin...cough, cough...hack, hack.

  • @Sloarot
    @Sloarot 24 дні тому

    You can tell the level of accurate info you're going to get when the video starts with an explanation of the Coffee Triangle as Bogota - Medellin - Cali .... boy oh boy.

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller 24 дні тому

      Search google for a definition of the coffee triangle and that is a top result. I now know it's manizales/pereira/armenia so I'm sorry for that inaccuracy!

  • @dianakurland2500
    @dianakurland2500 26 днів тому

    Great video

  • @sosaira
    @sosaira 28 днів тому

    Subscribed.

  • @Rolando214
    @Rolando214 Місяць тому

    What transportation did you use from Oaxaca City to Puerto Escondido?

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller Місяць тому

      Coach bus. There is a new connection since 2024. Details here:www.indietraveller.co/how-to-get-to-oaxaca-city/

  • @arelibiggers2893
    @arelibiggers2893 Місяць тому

    Hola, great video, the pronunciation is actually Oh-Ah-Ha-Ka. Gracias

  • @mwells3092
    @mwells3092 Місяць тому

    I visited six weeks ago but just now seeing this. Really enjoyed the video and feel you do a great job! I would add that the castle at the top of Chapultepec Park is now the Nstional History Museum. The Palacio de Bellas Artes is also stunning with numerous murals by all the Mexican masters. The glass curtain on the performance stage was commissioned by Louis Tiffany in 1912 (think that was the year). It's incredible. Thanks for some great tips for my next visit to CDMX.

  • @LiveBetterMD
    @LiveBetterMD Місяць тому

    This video helped so much with planning my trip to Mexico. Thank you! 👍

  • @coreymarr7124
    @coreymarr7124 Місяць тому

    This is great! Thank you so much.

  • @deniseinight9596
    @deniseinight9596 Місяць тому

    I'm making plans to visit CDMX in Sept for my birthday. I was there many years ago and have wanted to go back so am giving it to myself as a birthday gift. I had already decided to stay in Condesa as it looks to be close to the things I want to see and close to a large park. How long would you recommend to stay?

  • @adriangallardo4797
    @adriangallardo4797 Місяць тому

    My dad was born here and his family is from there ! I will go someday forsure ! ❤️‍🩹

  • @aliciaflores9863
    @aliciaflores9863 Місяць тому

    Thank you 🤩

  • @cuchanu
    @cuchanu Місяць тому

    It's always surprising how abandoned most ruins are in Mexico and Central America.

    • @goatrock123
      @goatrock123 17 днів тому

      Like hundreds of cities in the US.

  • @jaztec68
    @jaztec68 Місяць тому

    I wish I saw your travel video before I went to Salento and Filandia. I've seen many,but you went to places I didn't know existed. Totally awesome!

  • @josephbelucky8718
    @josephbelucky8718 Місяць тому

    This is a wonderfully beautiful region. Your video covered it well 👍

  • @RoyandMirelasadventures-ju1rs
    @RoyandMirelasadventures-ju1rs Місяць тому

    Nice, thank you. How did you pack for a month?

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller Місяць тому

      Like this :) www.indietraveller.co/how-to-pack-light/

  • @robinos0183
    @robinos0183 Місяць тому

    I discovered your website back in 2017 when I did my first long travel to south east Asia. Ever since I used a lot of your tips and tricks in traveling light and places to visit. Last year I traveled a couple of weeks in Colombia around the same time you did and it was really nice to see some of the same destinations. The combination of footage about nature experiences and surrounding yourself in the real culture of a country / region is what keeps attracting me to your channel. So thank u for all the good stuff so far ✌

  • @PvsNP
    @PvsNP Місяць тому

    Some things. The main underground street in Guanajuato was a canal, but many of the tunnels you were in were explicitly built to handle traffic. Only the main street under the city was used for water distribution. Translating "Bufa" as if it were a Spanish word is weird, and I don't think is correct. The word likely doesn't come from Spanish. There is a different (and more famous) Cerro de la Bufa in Zacatecas, and it is similar in look to the one in Guanajuato. Wikipedia states that one of the possible origins is from a word in Aragonese. I have no idea of the origin of the name, but I'm quite sure we wouldn't name a hill "Snort". Finally, Guanajuato has very heavy traffic at least for a city of its size, and when you live there, it can be awful. Living there is a very different experience from just visiting since most of the touristic things to do are within walking distance or downtown, but that is not always the case with school and work. Just imagine having to walk up 150 stairs in the alleys with your groceries.

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller Місяць тому

      Thanks for the local insights!

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller Місяць тому

      (Btw, my amusement was mostly with snort being the best suggestion that Google could give me. I had some suspicion it was not the proper translation ;)

  • @izzarchron
    @izzarchron Місяць тому

    It is beautiful!!

  • @nokidding152
    @nokidding152 Місяць тому

    This is my favorite travel channel. Love seeing an upload from you. Thank you for sharing your process but you're doing great 😁 You show us a side that most travel channels don't. It's relaxed, it's not a constant highlight reel, it's curious and open minded. Will keep coming back!

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller Місяць тому

      Thanks for watching! I'm glad you like that style as it's what I'm aiming for :D

  • @ikhalidsant-moritz118
    @ikhalidsant-moritz118 Місяць тому

    Hi Marek.. I would like to let you know that I follow a lot of travelers around the world, and that I also love traveling. I enjoy following you, and I find your content very real, and it shows a lot of hard work behind it. Thank you and keep going and sending you lots of respect and love.

  • @maz3808
    @maz3808 Місяць тому

    What about English, do they speak very good english at restaurants, museums and other tourists attractions?

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller Місяць тому

      Well, don't expect "very good". Some people in tourist restaurants or at museum ticket booths will speak basic English. Menus may be in English in touristy areas. If not, there's Google Translate, or you can learn a few words of Spanish :)

  • @growoldontheroad
    @growoldontheroad Місяць тому

    Thank you ❤️ very good video !!

  • @ayemonhtut
    @ayemonhtut Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for this video! The most useful one I have found for our trip. Did you find public transportation (bus/train) easy to use there? Do you need to get tickets in advance? Thank you!

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller Місяць тому

      I've only taken coach buses to reach places outside the capital. They're fantastic and pre-buying tickets for these is optional. I've not taken inner city buses - I prefer using ridehailing for this which is cheap and plentiful in CDMX. The metro is decent, though often very crowded and sometimes the signage is lacking, so I found it helpful to have a metro map on my phone. For longer distances in the city the metro is very useable, for shorter distances I found taxis/ridehailing very practical. Have fun :)

    • @indietraveller
      @indietraveller Місяць тому

      Passenger rail service (I mean trains, not metro) is very limited in Mexico btw and usually not worth it.

  • @jaymoonlit
    @jaymoonlit Місяць тому

    Been to morelia michoacan?

  • @bensersen8201
    @bensersen8201 Місяць тому

    This video was awesome! Helped me make my final decision on which pack to buy. Ended up going with the the Farpoint 40 for my traveling needs. :)

  • @chuytravels
    @chuytravels Місяць тому

    I visited El Tajín as well and if it wasn't for a group of school boys there, my cousin and I would have felt like we were alone. There were few people and the site is huge. We loved it. I am from Veracruz btw, and it is a beautiful and diverse state.

  • @pretrym
    @pretrym Місяць тому

    🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

  • @maap0007
    @maap0007 Місяць тому

    👍

  • @PaulGuy1954
    @PaulGuy1954 Місяць тому

    Great review, thank you. The PeakDesign packing cubes which fit well in the Farpoint 40…which size?

  • @lifeongps
    @lifeongps Місяць тому

    Time to go into Mexico and take it, the entire country, like Putin does, look what the democrats are doing Globally??? Their Religion is Chaos - They been Proving it for years - we warned you - wake Up Voters!

    • @Sa-dh1yj
      @Sa-dh1yj Місяць тому

      Hahaha the same thing will happen as Afghanistan, they will come out like girls running 😂

  • @ringsaphire
    @ringsaphire 2 місяці тому

    Navigating Mexico's metro is a piece of cake after London or Paris

  • @keikofay9804
    @keikofay9804 2 місяці тому

    Great couple of videos (this one + the one about Xalapa/Xico). Subscribed so we can enjoy your Mexico travel vids. I think the advice about not disembarking from your boat may be because the shore is a crocodile's prime waiting spot for its prey (which come to drink, or enter/exit the water). Those birds at 4:19 are some type of weaver bird. Not sure of their history, but they showed them on an episode of 'Sesame Street' back in the day and never forgot it. Have a great day and thanks for the great footage!