Why I Quit My Job to Travel South East Asia (the WHOLE story)

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  • Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024

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  • @OneShotAdventures
    @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +22

    Go easy on my mushroom shaped hair guys. Hairdressers in the UK don’t open until the 12th April... 😂
    On a related note: Lockdown restrictions are finally easing here, so you can expect brand new videos in the coming weeks.
    I have tonnes of ideas to film, but if there’s anything you really want to see in the UK, let me know!

    • @NomadAwake
      @NomadAwake 3 года назад +3

      Ryan, I didn’t really notice 🤷‍♂️ until you mentioned it 😂

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +4

      Dammit 😂

  • @Grahamcracker6366
    @Grahamcracker6366 3 года назад +21

    I’ve always respected how honest you are about travel.

  • @hepsima
    @hepsima 3 года назад +13

    awesome, i remember watching you when you had probably like under 5k if i recall correctly subs and here you are at 32k, im sure youll grow to be a big youtuber!

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much, I remember your comments back when I was posting Vietnam videos and earlier 😊

  • @Travelwithchris
    @Travelwithchris 3 года назад +5

    Great video man!

  • @ryanjones1507
    @ryanjones1507 3 года назад +10

    Goosebumps watching this!

  • @rowenaserrano8995
    @rowenaserrano8995 3 года назад +10

    Hi Ryan,
    This inspired me so much that I had tears in my eyes watching it. I've never been able to go on trips for longer than a week with money being an issue and all the responsibilities of being a working mom in the Philippines. I do feel trapped. You brought me along the countries you went to, your adventure and experiences. I've just started travelling to our neighboring countries when this pandemic hit. All I want is to be able to travel for a month or two all across Southeast Asia perhaps to experience more of the people and their everyday lives like you did. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, it will still happen in the future.
    Good luck to all your endeavors and I'm stoked to see more from your channel.❤️

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +2

      I’ve got all of my fingers crossed for you Rowena! I hope the pandemic passes and we can all start travelling again soon. Thank you so much for your comment and stay safe

  • @BrainLiftQuiz
    @BrainLiftQuiz 3 года назад +11

    Brilliant video as per, underrated channel!

  • @timothyrees6318
    @timothyrees6318 3 года назад +14

    Amazing storytelling. Very inspirational and emotional. Can't wait to keep following your journey in the future!

  • @GelliGraian
    @GelliGraian 3 года назад +13

    Thailand does tend to get hold of you.

  • @FarEastGolfer
    @FarEastGolfer 3 года назад +17

    I predict greatness for this channel in the future. Can't wait to see what 'journey' is next.

  • @NomadAwake
    @NomadAwake 3 года назад +9

    So Good to See you on the Tube again 🙏 Looking forward to hearing the future plan! 👍

  • @2GoRoam
    @2GoRoam 3 года назад +7

    Hi Ryan,
    Once again, incredible storytelling, the sooner you are both back on the road the better for all of us. Sarah and I lived vicariously through your travels which were a great inspiration for our travel plans that you know well.
    You deserve to have a well monetised channel and be travelling fulltime doing what you love and what you are absolutely best at.
    Great work as ever.
    Cheers
    Neil & Sarah

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      Thanks so much guys! You are doing a great job with the channel and can’t wait to see you both on the road properly. Fingers crossed for later this year

    • @WeWanderlustCo
      @WeWanderlustCo 3 года назад

      We completely agree with Neil & Sarah! Just found your channel a few days ago and have been loving the storytelling. It touched us deeply when you guys were returning home from Thailand. We appreciate your honesty and showing a side of travel that most don’t usually show. We are currently saving up and working on our side hustles to hopefully go remote full time and then set off to travel long-term. Will message you on IG to connect. Hopefully we can travel together someday. You guys seem fun and down to earth. Cheers from San Francisco 💛✨
      Xoxo,
      Shafeen & Waseem

  • @christineong31
    @christineong31 3 года назад +4

    There’s something about your videos that made me subscribe and follow you and Emma. Inspirational. No BS at all. Straight from your heart. More power to you both. Looking forward to more of your travel videos or even local videos after we recover from this pandemic. ❤️

  • @Jafaza
    @Jafaza 3 года назад +1

    im on the same path, currently focusing on get financial independent before leaving everything behind for an all out adventure. nothing compares to experiencing different places, people, culture, way of thinking and everything else that comes with travelling!

  • @johnroley3781
    @johnroley3781 3 года назад +6

    Another amazing video ryan, I really enjoy watching your uploads pal. Looking forward to your new content!

  • @adultingstartsat4037
    @adultingstartsat4037 3 года назад +3

    Very inspirational. We really enjoyed all the videos! Netflix should buy this!

  • @tracyhastie3
    @tracyhastie3 3 года назад +4

    Totally agree with the sentiment to just go. I'm taking the plunge and moving to China this year aged 50. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures :)

  • @CD-zi4no
    @CD-zi4no 3 года назад +1

    Just "discovered" you. Love your Philippine videos. I used to go two or three times a year and miss it so much now. Quite emotional watching your travels. So well delivered and they play brilliantly on Oculus Quest 2. You are so watchable and deserve to be much better known. Please keep making your fantastic videos. I am addicted! Thank you.

  • @angie23575
    @angie23575 3 года назад +1

    I know what you mean about Thailand, I went to SEA for the first time in 2019 and I absolutely fell in love with it. I'm dying to go back, I'm working my ass off to get to a point where I can work and travel at the same time so I relate

  • @schelle3333
    @schelle3333 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for this realistic take on travel blogging. I'm glad to know that you still want to travel and that it was worth it.

  • @gee7436
    @gee7436 3 года назад +3

    Now I know why your videos are so amazing-filmmaking is really your passion! I will keep following your journey, Ryan. Here’s to you and Emma traveling across oceans again sooner than you expect!

  • @thomasmueller7277
    @thomasmueller7277 3 года назад +5

    Heyyyyy, everyone gets a second chance. Your chancel deserves to have over 100k subscribers. Outsmart the RUclips algorithm and you will be there soon 👍🏼 you deserve it! And work “smarter” not harder 😄😉 I wish you good luck 🍀

  • @anthonymackay161
    @anthonymackay161 3 года назад +2

    Been following this channel for well over a year now and you are an amazing content creator and a great person. I've actually done the leap last week and booked a one-way flight to Thailand last week scheduled for next July. Hope you get to travel the world again very soon!

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      Thanks so much Anthony! Amazing news and great choice with Thailand - hope you have a blast

  • @khongphearum9675
    @khongphearum9675 3 года назад +5

    beautiful film, i'm so inspired

  • @makingenglishfun257
    @makingenglishfun257 3 года назад +1

    we are 4 weeks from returning to penang. The Job is over, the site is up and the math seems to work out. I did what you did when I was 28 then 7vyears later was living and working in Hong Kong. haven't looked back since, your videos are refreshingly honest and really pleased you have returned for updates.

  • @mylahbarreto5265
    @mylahbarreto5265 3 года назад +4

    Happy for you!! Glad to hear you’re not regretful. Hope you’ll continue with the videos, because they’re always presented well! Looking forward to seeing the growth of your channel!

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      Thank you Mylah! I hope to make more videos very soon

  • @francisclemente3855
    @francisclemente3855 3 года назад +2

    Thank you sir. This is an eye opener for Asians. While Asians tend to go to Europe or America for a better life, Asians missed the point that Asia offers the best there is. The beauty of nature. Hospitable people. Europeans see this and this is something we Asians need to cherish.

  • @Kateiredale
    @Kateiredale 3 года назад +3

    Ryan I love your videos and the feeling of connection that comes through in them. Looking forward to more...especially of your new travel/life abroad when that happens. (I love SEA too...it’s always felt like coming home to me).

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      Thanks so much Kate, it’s always nice to hear that people feel the same way as you!

  • @mackd96
    @mackd96 2 года назад +1

    Hey Ryan, just came across this video, im actually quitting (unless they let me come back after) my job to go to Thailand in April, I’ve been once and caught the bug.
    Your segment near the end of the video helped ease my mind a bit. Im hoping to be able to plant some seeds over there and grow my channel a bit as well.
    No worries
    We shall see what the future holds. Thanks for the inspiration!

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  2 года назад

      You're welcome my friend, good luck with your plan - you won't regret it!

  • @cellscribe
    @cellscribe 3 года назад +2

    This channel tells great stories.
    You've focused on the places.
    What about overall impressions of the travel, the food, the differences between following the tour and striking out on your own?
    The frustrations and the moments of wishing you had made a different decision?
    The moments when you were sure you made the perfect decision.
    I get the impression there were stories that wound their way through all the places.

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +2

      Thanks David. It’s funny you say that, I have recently been considering making videos of each country we visited. A sort of overview/general impressions with moments that never made it into the other films... it would take a lot of work to put those together, but I’m tempted

  • @hreiner380
    @hreiner380 3 года назад +1

    Your videos are professionally made and it all makes sense now. I seen alot of travel videos, in all honesty you have to be a top 2 producer. . You have done well to achieve 32k subscribers as of now but this is the tip of the iceberg. I have a feeling your subscriber will blow up even more. Keep making those videos!

  • @Jen-g8s2k
    @Jen-g8s2k 3 года назад

    Hello mate, i have seen your channel and subscribed when i saw your video about Boracay Island, and I am glad you visit my home. and thank you very much for that vlog of my home island. I still visit my home every year, only this pandemic stops me of going there. because i lived here in your country too london =))). I am here in london. and hope we can meet up oneday, have a pint . my passion is travelling too. and london is a great based to travel the world because there are lots of option from london fly anywhere in this world.. and yah ,i like to meet you sometimes then hear your experienced about asia and Boracay. take care. wishing you good health. hope to see you soon.

  • @neom472
    @neom472 3 года назад +3

    Great advice and I’ll Defo be taking it, here’s to moving to Bangkok, see you out there for a chang and a hong thong

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      Cheers mate, fingers crossed we’ll both be there soon! 🍻

  • @jimpannell2035
    @jimpannell2035 3 года назад +1

    It's always a pleasure to view any of your videos, Ryan. Can't wait to find out what you and Emma will get up to next.

  • @skbeebee8923
    @skbeebee8923 3 года назад +1

    Thanks and I do enjoy watching all your vlogs.. already been a subscriber for many months but first time posting comment.. love watching both of you together and your honest sharing of your trips and experience.. of course it's about both your life journey exploring all those places but it would be great if it's incorporated like travel and living channel with names of places, location, some details and prices of hotels, buses, ferries, food, tours, local transportation .. as and when both of you feel comfortable to indicate in future vlogs.. cheers from Malaysia.. will rewatch your vlogs occasionally .. thank you both again for spending much effort, time and money and sacrifices made too for exploring South East Asia and Asia

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! I do try to incorporate all of that info into the travel guides that I made previously. There will be many more to come too 😊

    • @skbeebee8923
      @skbeebee8923 3 года назад +1

      @@OneShotAdventures yes.. I did notice some vlogs did include cost and reviews.. example Langkawi vlog..
      Yes, we sure need lots savings to travel long term and have to work and save hard too ,to play hard.. Although I would love travel and stay at all european and all western countries,it would be extremely expensive and savings would wipe out much sooner than if just travel around cheaper destination..

  • @jamesdarkin843
    @jamesdarkin843 3 года назад +1

    Well said mate. Get the head down for a while and graft it out to make next time better. I've had to return home twice myself for the cold turkey reality comedown, but was all so worth it. Currently well on the way to having things in place to not make it a third! From a fellow "nectar of the gods" guzzler!! Keep up the great content.

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      Cheers James! Always great to hear from someone who can relate

    • @jamesdarkin843
      @jamesdarkin843 3 года назад +1

      @@OneShotAdventures Sweet as mate. I could relate to your Canggu = Avocado analogy also!

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      @@jamesdarkin843 Haha nice one

  • @GoTravelOnTheCheap
    @GoTravelOnTheCheap 3 года назад +1

    Damn, you are such a good storyteller! We feel like we've been part of your journey from near the beginning... 😁 We are inspired and beyond ready to hit the international road again!

  • @JoshEdwardsFilms
    @JoshEdwardsFilms 3 года назад +1

    Really good video mate 👏🏻 reminded me a lot of my own journey to where I am now!
    Don't be so hard on yourself in terms of not monetising earlier. I get what you mean but on the flipside, monetising too early may possibly have made it feel too much like 'real work' and added extra pressures, if that makes sense 😂 there's something very important about pure, innocent and raw creativity when you're starting off on a journey like this. I think when you look back in ten years, you'll be very happy with how everything fitted into place and played a part. Perhaps even the experience of Covid in the UK! Looking forward to watching more and really stoked for you guys to finally be getting out of lockdown

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      Cheers Josh, that’s very true! I probably experimented a bit more in those earlier videos and learned a hell of a lot. Looking for to episode 2 of the Lombok series mate!

    • @JoshEdwardsFilms
      @JoshEdwardsFilms 3 года назад +1

      @@OneShotAdventures yeah man, it is alllll about the learning curve in the early days! You have come so far already and I'm excited about where you'll be in the next few years 😁 I also completely agree about slow travel. It's definitely the way to go I think! You get to know a place so much better, on a whole different level. I presume that's partly why Thailand got under your skin haha
      The world has changed a lot and I think slow travel is also a more sustainable way of seeing the world - something that more people can do now that so many more are working remotely and online. It's going to be an interesting decade to see how this all pans out

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      @@JoshEdwardsFilms 100% I think remote working will be even more common in the next few years. I read an article recently about how remote workers are much more beneficial for local economies than "regular" tourists, so it makes sense in so many ways!

    • @JoshEdwardsFilms
      @JoshEdwardsFilms 3 года назад +1

      @@OneShotAdventures haha man it's like you read my mind 😂 ep 2 that I'm working on atm touches on this subject. It makes so much sense! Especially when compared with the quick in-out 1 week turnaround that mass tourism had focused so hard on

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      Haha amazing, can't wait to see it!

  • @jgalang1881
    @jgalang1881 3 года назад +3

    See you again when the world is safe for travel..

  • @jeffreymartintorres5681
    @jeffreymartintorres5681 3 года назад +1

    please continue your journey. you have the best travel blog I have seen.

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      We will, just waiting a little longer 😊

    • @jeffreymartintorres5681
      @jeffreymartintorres5681 3 года назад +1

      @@OneShotAdventures And by the Way thank you so much for visiting our country (Philippines) and appreciating our Hospitality.

  • @mika1469
    @mika1469 3 года назад +1

    Been to so many countries and cities for the past 30 yrs... So many wonderful places around the world but ... NOTHING BEATS THAILAND for me too.. never get bored with that amazing country.

  • @meandyouagainstthealgorith5787
    @meandyouagainstthealgorith5787 3 года назад +3

    I am a viewer of many SE Asia videos. The better ones fit into two categories. One: the experienced filmmakers who are adjusting to staying. Two: the indigenous who find themselves fortunate to have a camera. The quality of both is always better than expected, but I've always wondered what it would be like if they paired up. What problems could be encountered and what story could be made?
    Health problems tend to follow my family, so I'll never be able to try.

  • @TheWorldnUs
    @TheWorldnUs 2 года назад +1

    Loved this video Ryan!

  • @weekay0018
    @weekay0018 3 года назад +1

    keep them vids coming Ryan!!

  • @inimicus5662
    @inimicus5662 3 года назад

    keep safe and good luck Ryan!

  • @wzeng02
    @wzeng02 3 года назад

    Inspirational video!

  • @AuntyJack123
    @AuntyJack123 3 года назад +1

    Yes take a chance and jump in. Playing safe you'll never live your dreams as well as you could 👍😊

  • @Inkxo3D
    @Inkxo3D 3 года назад +2

    Great video man ,you deserve more subs.Thanks for visting my country ,its a shame the junta take over it now the country need to reset all over again,maybe 10 years or later you can visit again to see what change! I promise if we win this battle the country is gonna be much much better!hope you dont give up your journey and keep traveling,✊️

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. It breaks my heart to see what the military are doing to the great people in Myanmar. I hope one day I can come back and see your beautiful country again

  • @wzeng02
    @wzeng02 3 года назад

    “Life get comfortable. You live for the weekend” that’s how I feel

  • @dhani283
    @dhani283 3 года назад +1

    great video, thank you so much!

  • @jeffreymartintorres5681
    @jeffreymartintorres5681 3 года назад +1

    And by the Way thank you so much for visiting our country (Philippines) and appreciating our Hospitality.

  • @xiangyao8588
    @xiangyao8588 3 года назад +3

    lucky you made the trip before covid

  • @kurdapyah4790
    @kurdapyah4790 3 года назад +1

    New here,aside from traveling what discovering film making collaborating with wherever the country is. Like here in Ph we are underrated in the film and music but numerous acts and talents wheew the world with exeptional recognitions. Maybe you can find someone to work collaborate,while you travel you can have some source of income. Language is not a barrier here.There are foriegn vloggers who lingers here during pandemic and they're allowed to film and feature some tourist spots. Some of the foriegn vloggers tapped with Tourism dept.for future works,like promotions. By the way you reminded me of Simon Reeve.

  • @RampartPh
    @RampartPh 3 года назад

    was wondering whatever happened to you guys. nice to learn you guys are planning a comeback

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      Thanks! Just got back from a pretty amazing trip, so there will be a new series very soon

  • @Proguard2020
    @Proguard2020 3 года назад +1

    This channel is amazing... Glad about the new content, coz i think i have been through thevasian series 1million times😅

  • @dancollins2822
    @dancollins2822 3 года назад +2

    Hi Ryan, as usual you have created a superb video......I don’t know why, but every time I see your new video is posted I feel an overwhelming compulsion to grab a drink and a snack and settle in for a great experience. The way that you produce and present your films is extremely compelling. I feel that we are kindred spirits because when I was younger I was exactly like you, I felt the compulsion to travel, it overtook my life completely. I am quite sure that you will be back on the road soon, can’t wait to hear about the next adventure ......pm me ...let me know what it is hush hush.......and please please please ....get Emma to attack you with a pair of scissors or something ...lol...

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      Hahaha I already let her loose with the scissors twice during lockdown, I think I'll wait a few more days for the pros now 😂 Thanks for the comment Dan, it really means a lot. It's always nice to hear that people feel the same way as you about life/experiences. I'm sure we'll be back on the road soon enough and hopefully the plan will be working 😊

  • @longnguyenfoodandtravel82
    @longnguyenfoodandtravel82 3 года назад

    Is so sad that around 90% ish of ppl`s first reaction is "what u going to do when u get home again". I believe most ppl (around 90%) would quit or change their job for something that made them more happy. Life is so short! more ppl should be brave and do what they Love and make them happy =) Love your channel, rly hope u guys can make a living out of this awesome channel and keep traveling/making videoes and wake up everyday doing what u Love!

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      I'm not so sure, don't underestimate the power of comfort and routine - I think there is a certain fear that comes with doing anything "out of the norm". I doubt many people would regret doing it though! Thanks for the kind words

  • @alexw7074
    @alexw7074 3 года назад +1

    Howdy Ryan,
    I think your travel videos are brilliant and I'd like to support you. Do you have a Patreon page? I looked at the link under this video, which I think is the most current, but didn't see one.

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      Hey Alex, thanks so much for the comment! It really means a lot that you would want to support the channel. I actually don’t have a Patreon page at the moment, because I didn’t think I could find enough people to be interested! I may consider it in the future if I could figure out some worthwhile rewards for everyone 😊

    • @alexw7074
      @alexw7074 3 года назад +1

      ​@@OneShotAdventures Patreon isn't for everyone, and it's true that you do need to put some real thought into making it a special experience for your patrons, but you're already able to make a special experience with your story-telling and there are other RUclips travel vloggers you might model off of. If you do decide it might be worth a try, I think you'd figure it out. (And, honestly, as long as there is a need and you're still putting out excellent content, I think you'll find that many folks just want to support vs. getting exclusive rewards. Or at the very least, support is their primary reason for joining and staying your patron. That's been my experience, anyway.)
      Like with any aspect of making a living with content creation, there are of course no guarantees, but at a minimum it can be another revenue stream. And while I don't create the kind of content you do (I make webcomics), Patreon is what enabled me to continue when I thought I'd have to quit in 2015. It definitely made things more sustainable.
      If you do decide to explore it, feel free to reach out. I'd be happy to answer questions from a creator perspective. And as a fan, I'd love to see you being able to continue your work. :)

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      @@alexw7074 Thanks again Alex, this is really helpful! I need to do my research as you say, but my gut feeling tells me that this makes complete sense. Going forward, I want to diversify my income streams anyway, so Patreon does fit nicely into that plan. Thanks again for the insight, I may get in touch when after I look into it some more 😊

    • @alexw7074
      @alexw7074 3 года назад +1

      @@OneShotAdventures Sounds good. :)

  • @marcobeerski6429
    @marcobeerski6429 3 года назад +1

    nice story and great editing ....
    would you ever consider doing more raw footage with basically no editing??
    reason i ask is because one year travel and this technique you could put out a video everyday.

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      Thanks Marco! I have definitely considered it, but most of the footage from our trip was filmed with a certain style in mind. Going forward I would like to film more “raw” videos 😊

    • @marcobeerski6429
      @marcobeerski6429 3 года назад

      @@OneShotAdventures yeah these videos are awesome but i assume take awhile to edit. people like bald and bankrupt or dale philip ..... just a gopro and no editing and people love it

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад +1

      @@marcobeerski6429 Yeah I really admire those guys, they make great videos. It's something that I would definitely like to try in the future, because it would save me so much time editing haha

  • @Aherbert7
    @Aherbert7 3 года назад +1

    👍❤️

  • @ameliekijek8201
    @ameliekijek8201 3 года назад +1

    💜💜

  • @angie23575
    @angie23575 3 года назад +1

    Ah this is adorable ❤
    I want to be free 🦅 that's all I want

  • @Danielle-tx2es
    @Danielle-tx2es 3 года назад

    hey guys...loove your videos...but i neeeed names...where to stay, how to get there, which bus, which train, what is the best time, where to eat...heeeelp....thank u.

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      Thanks! That information would be strange in this video though, this is telling my story not a travel guide 😊

  • @misterdroneboy8999
    @misterdroneboy8999 3 года назад +2

    ✊🏽

  • @shashsm
    @shashsm 3 года назад

    You have never visited India

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      Not yet

    • @shashsm
      @shashsm 3 года назад

      ​@@OneShotAdventuresHave you any plan to visit after the pandemic?

    • @OneShotAdventures
      @OneShotAdventures  3 года назад

      It’s difficult to make plans right now, but I 100% want to visit India in the future!