Experience the world with these popular Malayalam travel vlogs
10 Malayalam travel vlogs on YouTube that can take you around the world while staying at home.
May 25, 2021
The pandemic and the subsequent lockdown have restricted most of us to the four walls of our homes. Though some of us revel in this isolation and find our safety to be of prime importance, the hodophiles must be feeling beyond claustrophobic.
This list is for everyone who is counting the days to their next trip and to set out on a long journey - here are 10 Malayalam travel vlogs on YouTube that can take you around the world while staying at home. Also, maybe one of these vlogs will become the inspiration for your next travel destination.
Mallu Traveler - 2.26M subscribers
One man, his bike and a trip around the world - Shakir Suban, from Kannur in Kerala, built upon this dream and has currently traveled over 29 countries by either hitchhiking or riding on his bike. Watch this adventure traveler explore the world on two wheels on one of the most popular YouTube channels from Kerala. Shakir started his world trips with a completely cashless journey from Kerala to Kathmandu where he hitchhiked for over 6,000 kilometers. In an interview, Shakir reminisces of this decision: “I have always wanted to travel a lot but never had the financial resources. I have this dream of embarking on a solo world tour on bike and approached many firms for sponsorship but they all just laughed at me. So I found a simple solution, just travel cashless,” he said.
Tech Travel Eat by Sujith Bhakthan -1.55M subscribers
Sujith Bhakthan is a name synonymous with travel vlogging in Kerala. With over a decade of experience in the field, he has garnered a sizable fan following on multiple social media platforms. In his own words, “All famous travel videos in Malayalam are just about places and their characteristics. However, my channel focuses solely on giving information about how to go to different places.”
E Bull Jet -1.13M subscribers
India’s first Van Life Vloggers, two brothers named Libin and Ebin, started their passion for travel with nothing in hand other than an Omni van. They had to beg to survive on certain days and the only option they had for their stay was their van. Unbeknownst to them, they were following a popular lifestyle. After learning more about the Van Life culture that's quite popular in Western countries, they decided to give it a try. Now they are one of the most popular Malayalam YouTubers with top of the class caravans, travelling all over the world.
Harees Ameerali - Royal Sky Holidays - 725K subscribers
Another person with humble beginnings, Harees started his career as a construction worker in the Gulf. He now owns Royal Sky Holidays, a travel agency in Kerala. The start of his YouTube channel was also to promote his travel agency. With the help of popular travel vlogger Sujith Bhakthan and tech vlogger Ratheesh R Menon, Hareesh Ameerali started his YouTube channel in 2018 and soon the channel saw exponential growth. It is now one of the top travel vlogs from Malayalam.
Food and Travel by Ebbin Jose -538K subscribers
Ebin Jose follows the philosophy that the best way to understand a city is to eat there. This food and travel vlogger from Kottayam has focused mainly on showcasing the traditional delicacies of Kerala. Travelling throughout the state, he visits local toddy shops, tribal villages and rural areas that are not commonly covered. He also did many food vlogs in collaboration with popular YouTuber Mark Wiens, who contacted Ebbin Jose after seeing his youtube channel and wanted to visit Kerala.
Yathra Today - 401K subscribers
Started by an automobile and travel loving youth, Dilshad, Yathra Today initially covered lesser known places in Kerala. Then they started to travel throughout India on their bikes. Yatra Today consists of a bunch of young automobile enthusiasts who were also vlogging coldstarts of abandoned vehicles. Dilshad then set off on a South Asian trip that he has covered in his YouTube channel. His friendly and down to earth character has garnered a dedicated fan following for the channel.
Sherinz Vlog - 386K subscribers
Sherin Paul, a Kochiite, started vlogging to share his travel experiences, especially in the city of Kochi. Sherin travels to less known places in Kochi on his bicycle in his popular vlog series titled Kochiyil Thera Para - Bicycle Travel Video Series. He points out places of interest, from landmarks and hangout spots to celebrity houses. This has made him more popular among Kochiites. He covers all of Kerala in his travel vlogs, giving his viewers travelling tips and food tour videos.
Mrinal's Blog - 352K subscribers
Mrinal Das Vengalat is not only a passionate traveller and food vlogger, but also a world renowned restaurant consultant. He goes to different places all over the country, tasting the delicacies and his facial expressions speak for him when it comes to food. He explains how good the food is by showing people how much he loves eating it.
Travel Kicks Aswin - 351K subscribers
Aswin and his wife travel all over the world, exploring countries and sharing their experience with their viewers. Their YouTube channel showcases their fun experiences during travel while also being a personal blog sharing their day to day life and developments.
Amazing Africa by Pooja -296K subscribers
Pooja Prashant is an Indian vlogger staying in Nairobi, Kenya. According to Pooja herself, “My Vlog is all about what I saw and felt in the unknown, stories I heard from people, some incredible moments I experienced while travelling!” She shares her day-to-day experiences and her journeys all over Kenya and Africa. She has travelled and vlogged in exotic places such as Kenyan Tea Plantations, the Beaches of Zanzibar and has spent time with the natives such as the Masai people.
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