Why I Quit My Job to TRAVEL

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • In August of 2023, I decided to quit my full-time job and take a gap year to travel the world. Four months into my adventure, allow me to share with you my trips so far, and why I'm on this journey.
    #2023 #travelvlogger
    PRESENTED BY:
    Jeffrey: / jhmedium
    SHOT BY:
    JHMedium and Rikasplanet
    Rika: / rikasplanet
    If you enjoy my travel vlogs, please do hit that Like & Subscribe button or share it with your friends. We really appreciate all the support!

КОМЕНТАРІ • 79

  • @Saidxplore
    @Saidxplore 7 місяців тому +29

    Bro, you are doing what a lot of us dream of doing but lack the courage or capacity to do, yet every once in a while ,a free bird from amongst us will leave the nest. In this case, it’s you. Now, this journey is yours alone but you’ll be carrying the torch for everyone who dreams of doing the same. There may be hard times ahead, there may even be times where you question If you took the right decision, there may be times where you will struggle. we will not see that. Do you know what we will see? A successful filmmaker traveling the world, accumulating a fanbase, accumulating memories and visiting places. Good luck buddy 🙏✌️

    • @kmbrly222
      @kmbrly222 5 місяців тому +3

      this was so beautiful worded

  • @Gohukendz
    @Gohukendz 13 днів тому

    You are going to be the best travelling content creator ever. All your videos are like movies and you get so attached wanting more, you really are playing your own character in your own movie. I am backing you 100% keep up the amazing content.

  • @uncaloke
    @uncaloke 7 місяців тому +5

    I’m perplexed why your videos are not seen by more people. The quality is top notch and the videos are informative.
    I’m inspired by your videos, the production quality and all. Keep up the good work!

  • @Semmowitz
    @Semmowitz 29 днів тому +1

    Very well done! After stumbling over your shangri-la-video when researching for my next trip I was really amazed by your editing/filming skills. No surprise now - earned through hard work, there is no shortcut 😊!
    If you allow my personal view: you are making the right choice. I, too, burned all my savings for exploring after some time in my real first job. Never had a single regret. All the other stuff can wait.

  • @weibinglee5297
    @weibinglee5297 16 днів тому

    Jeffrey, this video explains a lot about your cinematography skills. You are indeed extremely talented at filmmaking and movie editing. Please keep up your great work!👏👏👏👍👍👍

  • @BANGTHEFLOOR
    @BANGTHEFLOOR 8 місяців тому +10

    your videos are incredible, genuinely. it's a matter of time before more people notice this channel. godspeed and keep it up!!

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much 😊

  • @CraigVanderGalien
    @CraigVanderGalien 7 місяців тому +6

    The algorithm better pick these videos up, I'm blown away by the quality of your filming and editing. Best of luck on your journey! Excited to watch all your future work. My girlfriend and I just stumbled upon your winter Beijing video and when I saw that daytime, nighttime cut over the frozen river it just became obvious that your work stands apart from the rest.
    Best of luck and 加油!!!

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for these kind comments, hope you will enjoy the new videos coming soon as well!

  • @iruscosmas7474
    @iruscosmas7474 4 місяці тому +2

    I believe most of us here loves traveling but still get stuck somehow or some points 😇, and I really salute with you , making decision and move on your dreams come true. good luck!

  • @michelle-english
    @michelle-english 8 місяців тому +3

    I fell in love with your videos in seconds. You're living my life. As a mother of two kids. I could barely take any trips. Also as someone who successfully started a UA-cam career this year, you definitely have the potential. Keep up the good work and your hard work will soon pay off. Being a digital nomad is the BEST JOB in the world. Wish you all the best! Bon voyage.

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for the encouragement! 🙏

  • @wasd1258
    @wasd1258 2 місяці тому +1

    Perfect

  • @rlemes2011
    @rlemes2011 8 місяців тому +2

    Your story is incredible! I loved ! I'm here following you and your adventures... I wish good luck from Brazil. If one day to come here, let me know.

  • @radootoorcan
    @radootoorcan 8 місяців тому +3

    I think that the quality of your videos is extraordinary. Good luck!

  • @jpfrommanila
    @jpfrommanila 8 місяців тому +2

    I’m so happy to have come across your channel. ❤

  • @KuolemaEnkeli
    @KuolemaEnkeli 3 місяці тому +3

    Hello from a Turkish living in Shanghai. I've seen your Istanbul video, and now this. Your content is absolutely fascinating. I love how you expressed yourself throughout the whole video. I myself did backpacking in Europe when I was young, now as having two babies it has become really difficult for me. Enjoy while you can. I am looking forward to see your new contents.

  • @ipekler
    @ipekler 3 місяці тому

    I just discovered your channel and I can say that " you've done your job and you are very successful" thank you, really

  • @WanderEats
    @WanderEats 4 місяці тому +3

    Jeffrey.. totally respect what you are doing and may you find your success either on UA-cam or elsewhere because you are indeed a very gifted videographer and storyteller especially though your editing. Keep persevering and if you are every in KL, Malaysia again, do look me up as I'd love to treat you to a drink and hear more of your journey in person. Cheers!

  • @pragyanbezbo
    @pragyanbezbo 8 місяців тому +3

    You have been absolutely amazing. I have been following your videos for quite some time.
    I am quitting my job too, and I will be travelling, exploring more.
    Great to see this video..... keep exploring, keep eating....!!!!

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you man, cheers to more travels and adventures!

    • @pragyanbezbo
      @pragyanbezbo 8 місяців тому +1

      @@JHMedium You too. Hope to cross paths someday.
      I am from Assam, India. If you ever plan, I will be here to host you.
      For reference, check places like Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim. etc.

  • @user-ml5wg1cf9s
    @user-ml5wg1cf9s 7 місяців тому

    Super happy and proud of you from the core of my heart. It is beautiful to see your dreams come true and that you are doing what you truly love every day! Your videos will inspire many many more people around the world. Life will flow and all be sorted. Keep on the faith, keep up with your dream, your work, and keep up with the fire in your heart to pursue what you truly love. Wishing you and your gf nothing but all the blessings, love, abundance, and success! Congratulations from afar, and from your closest stranger♥

  • @Malika0the0butterfly
    @Malika0the0butterfly 7 місяців тому +1

    Your videos are absolute masterpieces. I wish you the best of luck on your exciting journey! Can’t wait to see your adventures 加油!

  • @Sirvirgilio
    @Sirvirgilio 13 днів тому

    I first got to see your Istanbul video and was so impressed. Your story telling is riveting and your script writing is really good. Well done.

  • @colinandmeg
    @colinandmeg 7 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos, love your sincerity, and your amazing, clean editing! Keep going!!!

  • @bryunroo
    @bryunroo 8 місяців тому +1

    GO JEFFREY!!!!!! SO excited for this and for all the videos you put out for the next year!!!

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  7 місяців тому

      Thanks Brian! Can’t wait to see what YOU put out as well!

  • @FoodieAdventurers
    @FoodieAdventurers 3 місяці тому +1

    Love your story, videos and courage to step out of job to travel and experience the world, keep it up! I'm Benny from SG, and fan of insta360!

  • @HeirloomAsia
    @HeirloomAsia 4 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful videos and inspiring... Love it. Thank you for sharing.

  • @alistairtaylor4989
    @alistairtaylor4989 8 місяців тому +1

    I’m on board with you. Your footage and editing is top notch, as well as the way you narrate. Best wishes for safe and happy travels.

  • @KarinaSlisina
    @KarinaSlisina Місяць тому

    Such a beautiful video, thank you! I also quit my job in London to travel, it's been 6 months now. The best decision ever in spite of having so much more uncertainty.

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  Місяць тому +1

      So much uncertainty it’s sometimes more stressful than having a full time job 😂. But I agree, it was still the best decision. Congrats to you too and good luck on your travels!

  • @magiz.8980
    @magiz.8980 3 місяці тому

    Hey Jeffery, you have an amazing storytelling talent and you're going to make it. I truly believe it. What you said around 9:00 actually made me feel quite emotional (I teared up! haha) and I wish you the best of luck. I can totally relate to your desire to learn more about yourself, level up with life experiences, and personal growth. I subscribed today after this video. I hope this isn't just something that you will do for 1 year. Wishing you the best!!

  • @shellyvick6300
    @shellyvick6300 3 місяці тому

    Oh my gosh, I am so inspired by your story. We are traveling to Singapore and watched your video (which we both loved), so I thought we should check out where else you've been. I hope you will get the followers you need to keep going. Good Luck!

  • @JocelynJC1913
    @JocelynJC1913 7 місяців тому

    Love all of your travel videos!!! You're absolutely doing the right thing because life is short, therefore do what you love and love what you do!! I love what Helen Keller wrote "Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all". Therefore let's live a life full of adventures!! Live life to the fullest🎉. Stay happy and healthy. Safe travels✈️😊❤ Best wishes to you and your girlfriend!!

  • @controlthebudget
    @controlthebudget 8 місяців тому +4

    🎉THINK BOLD!

  • @rricardo1599
    @rricardo1599 7 місяців тому +1

    found your channel while planning my trip to Singapore last week and it really didn't disappoint! so many vloggers, especially westerns (no offense) just don't know asian tradition/culture as well as asians or are just biased and recommend stuff that end up being tourist traps but after watching your videos, I feel like I've found a new tourist guide for my upcoming journeys as many of the places I wanna go, you've been to already! Keep it up 大哥!

  • @junewu7013
    @junewu7013 8 місяців тому +2

    Keep up the fantastic work!~~

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  8 місяців тому

      Thanks June!

  • @ping774
    @ping774 3 місяці тому +1

    Jeffrey 是半個豐原人,覺得好驚喜,因為伊斯坦堡的影片來到你的頻道,覺得很喜歡,祝褔你跟女友的世界之旅平安幸運🎉來自豐原的祝福🤗

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  3 місяці тому

      謝謝!豐原是我老家,經常都會回去見親戚。竟然有豐原人正好刷到我的視頻也是挺神奇的哈哈

  • @BobodiMobil
    @BobodiMobil 8 місяців тому +5

    加油!⛽️⛽️⛽️

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  8 місяців тому

      🤜🤛谢谢!会继续努力

  • @jamie_jun
    @jamie_jun 3 місяці тому

    Cheers to being the main character of your story ❤

  • @hanbunz
    @hanbunz 3 місяці тому +1

    I grew up in Shanghai too!!! I am Korean but I lived in Korea the least so they treat me like an outsider there. I was always a foreigner in China despite spending most of my childhood there (all the visa runs lol). I've been in US the longest but I'm not American, either. I really relate to what you said about feeling like you don't belong anywhere. I used to say that I'm a citizen of the world. These days I feel more like a zombie. Omg the sitting in a dark room editing other people's exciting lives - feltttt😩 I've been grinding away as a freelancer in NYC for years and I feel soul death looming. I'm sure a lot of people would love to be in my position, and this city will always have a special place in my heart (just like Shanghai), but the rat race has been detrimental for my spirit. Lately all I do is daydream about taking off and seeing the world. The algorithm do be crazy, cus man... this gives me hope. Thank you for sharing your leap of faith. I'm sure it will influence mine. 一起加油吧!!!!! 🙌

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  3 місяці тому +1

      Wow, there is so much similarities in our lives. I was also working as a freelancer in NYC before, and it was not a great time for me. I completely understand that feeling. Good luck to you too! 加油 Hope you also can turn that daydream into a reality~

  • @akayumi768
    @akayumi768 8 місяців тому +1

    Keep exploring💪

  • @iam_topg
    @iam_topg 29 днів тому

    happy for you bro, keep it up🤍

  • @user-zy7vg4hv2o
    @user-zy7vg4hv2o 8 місяців тому +2

    百万粉丝预定🎉

  • @sanesenas
    @sanesenas 8 місяців тому +1

    Awesome video Jeffrey!

  • @JUDY-zl3en
    @JUDY-zl3en 8 місяців тому +1

    🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉新的一年继续做你们的频道观众!

  • @aureliat
    @aureliat 6 місяців тому

    Love this so much for you!!! Keep going ❤

  • @elliotmaddox
    @elliotmaddox 7 місяців тому +2

    What a legend

  • @jlee8746
    @jlee8746 2 місяці тому

    really inspiring. Thanks for sharing! :)

  • @JocelynJC1913
    @JocelynJC1913 7 місяців тому

    Hi dear your travel stories and magnificent videos are absolutely Inspiring!!!👍👏🏻❤️ Wishing you great success and lots of love and joy travelling the world with your girlfriend😍✈️☺️

  • @shellyvick6300
    @shellyvick6300 3 місяці тому

    Loved your family video!

  • @yihuangtim
    @yihuangtim 8 місяців тому +1

    Love from MEDIA TEAM, travel bold while we are still traped🤣

  • @etbladenstick6047
    @etbladenstick6047 7 місяців тому

    Support from sunny Singapore brutha, love your content!

  • @deanshen2345
    @deanshen2345 6 місяців тому

    Well done mate.

  • @Lanchio
    @Lanchio 6 місяців тому

    The journey is what it is all about. Your story is sincere, your cinematography is brilliant & we wish you all the best.

  • @nabz316
    @nabz316 4 місяці тому +2

    What a beautiful video! Subscribed

  • @kellywong7112
    @kellywong7112 4 місяці тому

    Subscribing! Keep Sharing!

  • @huong.kaoritd5536
    @huong.kaoritd5536 2 місяці тому

    Love your amazing video
    A fan from Viet Nam

  • @sprl2449
    @sprl2449 8 місяців тому +1

    I really like your videos and what you express of yourself. You want to travel the world - do it while you are young. If you ever come to Germany, pls drop me a comment. I'll show you around my area.

  • @Joey-un3hy
    @Joey-un3hy 6 місяців тому

    Amazing! Great that you have the courage to live your dream! Happy for you 😊

  • @britneyforever
    @britneyforever 8 місяців тому +1

    good job, if only I could be as brave as you!

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  8 місяців тому

      You can as well!

  • @silverduo
    @silverduo 6 місяців тому

    Just jump and do it! I retired early just for this. Nothing is ever too late. Love your filming and editing. Very well presented and the storyline is engaging. Keep it up. If you are even in KK...give us a call.

  • @aviadvani
    @aviadvani 3 місяці тому

    Hi you have simply amazing content, excellent and aesthetic videos. You are very talented and doing an amazing job taking time off and travelling to such beautiful places. I came across your video while looking up Yunnan, Dali etc and was absolutely stunned with your videos
    Following you on Instagram as well keep it going
    Could you make a video of what all gear you use for your videos as they are spectacular. We live in Hong Kong and would love to catch-up in real life

  • @LisaLaurenVlog
    @LisaLaurenVlog 7 місяців тому

    I’m glad I stumbled upon your page I was looking for Singapore videos and saw yours. Amazing work. I’m enjoying your channel. You are an amazing story teller and I am excited for your self journey. 😊

  • @suyue511
    @suyue511 4 місяці тому +1

    Most people don’t have a passion. You are one of the lucky few that do. I’m glad you are able to pursue it.
    A wise man said, we won’t know if what we do will be successful. But if we do not attempt it, we are already guaranteed to fail. So, chase your dream.

  • @Trumppower
    @Trumppower 7 місяців тому +1

    I wish you good luck but you are talented so I think you will reach your goals. Greetings from Europe.

  • @helena20000
    @helena20000 6 місяців тому +1

  • @ddhlh898
    @ddhlh898 8 місяців тому +1

    加油!你的视频太棒了

  • @jelhans
    @jelhans 6 місяців тому

    I laughed at the part where you seemed to emphasize the word "asian" when you thanked your parents for their support haha (it's so rare to have that support if your dreams are not heading in a conventional direction 🥹) Recently discovered your channel because I stumbled upon your SG trip video and it's one of the very few travel vlogs that you cannot find a single dull second. I really love how you can capture the beauty of a country that makes people want to experience it themselves. Now knowing a little bit of your backstory, just wanted to let you know we're genuinely rooting for you! Wishing you all the best and looking forward to more of your videos 🥳

    • @JHMedium
      @JHMedium  6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, this comment made my day! Yup, you caught the very important emphasis haha 🤣 Appreciate all the support~

  • @nates8919
    @nates8919 5 місяців тому

    i found your videos today, when i was searching through "singapore trip with kids" tips videos on UA-cam. i find that it is so inspiring, as i had that dream of travelling the world while i was younger. i have a little family of my own now and i don't know if i will be able to make that dream come true sometime, but you sharing your experience in videos like this definitely inspired me that one day, even though saving money seems hard to travel that much, is going to come true for me and my family. thank you for sharing.