Glad you’re back vlogging! Expat tip: set up more than one u.s bank account, connect the accounts to each so you can make transfers if needed and get debit cards for each one. Get a cheap prepaid phone & keep the iPhone in your room/ safety deposit box.
@@DaljiImaraAny prepaid phone. The cheapest one is usually free or under $50 when you activate a prepaid account with Verizon, for example. Hope that helps!
Maaaaan, listen. You were calm as hell. No phone, no debit card, no secure place to lay my head in a foreign country? I would have been hysterical. I hope you make it to the motherland ok. Check in so we know you made it safely. Be safe!
I absolutely loved my month in Brazil. It’s amazing how you can visit the same place and have different experiences. There are some great smaller towns.
Whew! Julian this was a lot. I was getting anxiety for you. I pray that you are now at home or in South Africa. Thank you for this video because despite your situation, it was still a great video. (I've traveled to Brazil and I'm with you on the language barrier. Out of all the countries I have traveled to, Brazil truly felt the most foreign. )
Julian, wow. When you said you had that dream, and you kept wanting to wake up..wow. Don't blame yourself; you were excited to travel to a new place, and this was just one trip out of many where things went a little left. Thank you for sharing this with us; we love your channel because you're always transparent and vulnerable; you're human. I pray you were able to get a flight out the next day 🙏🏽. We need a Part 2!
Oh, I think is the language barrier and not going with guide. I speak Spanish and some Portuguese, so that helped a lot. I had so much fun in Rio, around Copacabana, and Lapa area. I had fun in Sao Paulo too. We need more of your videos and travels. I miss seeing your African content 👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽💕
I'm sorry all of this happened to you, I hope you find a more restful place soon! Afropunk Bahia is happening in Salvador in a few weeks if you choose to stay, its a much better vibe. Stay safe!
Hang tough, I'm so glad to see you again, I was concerned and looking for your videos. I have moved to south America and sometimes traveling is rough. Please go to where you are safe! May you be happy, we'll and at peace this new year. ❤🙏🏽
I'm a month late, and so happy you're "back," but I hope that wherever you are now things are way better. I think...I first found you after you had moved from Mexico. So I've seen you have a few rough spots, like East Africa. Or your IG hacked. So in this video when I saw that shoulder bag for the first time and you put your laptop in, I thought, oh boy. You are one of my favorite travel creators, I don't really have much in common, but you're a great creator; the end. And no matter how long the video, it always feels like it was over too soon. Years ago I traveled. And now I'm about to the leave the US--pretty much forever. I watch a LOT of content about travel, so I've put together a list for myself. I hope you don't mind, I just want to share some of my most crucial keys for myself. -Street record with a DJI Pocket. It's small enough and has superior quality to reduce theft danger and making people uncomfortable. -No matter WHAT, have a phone. Know the numbers to the local police, the US embassy (and location), and where you're staying -Have a plan for TOTAL LOSS. If every single thing is stolen, what's my plan? -Duo Lingo as much language before and during trip I'll stop here and apologize a little, I don't want to convey that I don't respect your knowledge and experience or it's insufficient--just trying to add to you being able to stay alive and enjoy your travel.
I've had times traveling to a different country and got the feeling I was not really supposed to be there. I had that experience in Germany. Things were just not going my way. God gives us all free will so we get to choose where to go. But sometimes our choices don't align with the vision He has for us.
Oh my goodness I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that 😢… Wishing you all of the best wherever you are going to next and just know we love and miss you over here 🇿🇦🧡🙏🏼
When in Brazil it’s best to take US cash and get it exchanged there. Better rates and no international banking fees or out of network fees. That adds up fast.
You gave Brazil a 2nd chance. It’s not your vibe. I’m glad you can take care of yourself. Be safe,and you could never look crazy. Can’t wait to see where you land next ❤
Here's some information that might help you. SAA is going to start direct flights from Sao Paulo to CPT and Sao Paulo to Joburg on October 31 and November 6 respectively. Come home and celebrate the World Cup win with us.
I can't with this stress for you ☹You handled it well. You are always adventurous and we live for it. Every experience is something we can love or learn from. Just know we are here for you watching always to give you support and encouragement!
İ fell in love with your channel when i watched your south african vlogs and i was in loveeeeee, will always check from time to time to know if you have posted again. Much love from Cameroon❤️❤️❤️
Awwww, Salvador is one of my favorite places. Sorry it’s not treating you well. Spend some time in Porto de Barra. Get you a beach chair, umbrella and enjoy the acaraje and this cheese that they grill right in front of you. Have some guarana to drink too. Hopefully it gets better for you there.
I'm sorry you had such a bad experience in Brazil. Come home Julian. You won't struggle to find someone to do your hair in Cape Town. I hope you have a safe flight.
Girl you went through the most on this trip, please buy a phone and get your ass down to South Africa 🇿🇦, God sent you a message Brasil ain't got love for you 😂stay safe love you ❤
Whew! You had me stressed out as if I was there! I am glad that you found a way to navigate through each situation. How'd you get the laptop to charge? I am sorry to hear that Brazil was a mess. Guess I won't be rushing to Salvador any time soon.
How's that for intuition - 1st night you said "everything is telling me to leaving" then the next couple of days confirmed it. Anyway, travelling isn't always good times and vibes. I'm glad you were able to fend for yourself with that guy.
We traveled to Brazil in 2019 and my phone and all our credit cards were stolen within the first 24 hours That, the language barrier and the food were enough for me. People there aren’t even interested in speaking conversational English, which is WILD for an international travel destination Sorry that you had a bad experience
Please... most Americans speak only English in tourist destinations across the US, unless they are first generation etc. Your statement is not based on fairness
@@JulianAlbino can I ask you a picture on how to avoid that please. I want to use more of amapiano in my videos but I use epidemic and I’m not able to find much
@@blessedupzee I use this site to convert the soundcloud to mp3 file. Once I select a few songs I want to use, make a "test video" with just Audio and upload it to your youtube channel. When the video is processing, it will let you know it ifs copyright free or not. If everything checks out, then I begin editing the real video with the selected song choices. This process saves time, imagine after picking a song, you spend hours editing, exporting, then uploading a video only for TH-cam to say it has a copyright strike lol
@@JulianAlbino thank you for taking the time to explain. it really helps me out. just one last question if you have time and then feel free to delete this, if you want to keep your trade secrets to yourself hehe If this song is not currently copyrighted, but then in the future it becomes copyrighted… could that cause your video to be demonetized, even though you uploaded the song before it was copyrighted
What's going on with your Instagram, you are not posting. We have rands cape town, sea point, table mountain and the summer is here, we miss you family 💋💋💋..
Wow, sorry you went through all of those things hey. The wild dreams were due to the spiritual atmosphere over the land. I thought you may have had a smoother time simply because "in my opinion" you certainly look like a pure Afro-Brazilian! I hope things got better for you before departing.
So sorry about your experience and all that unecessary stress. Hope you have a more positive to return to S.A. Also you are coming into the festive time of South Africa im sure you going to have lots of fun. All the best 🫶
Damn man sorry to hear about your trip. I watched all your old vids and saw you were genuinely happy in Narobi and SA. Best luck with next trip. Anyway, quick question: Would you recommend real estate as a viable source of income for someone wanted to travel but make enough to live and travel overseas? I tried to reach out on instagram with no luck
@JulianAlbino, if there's a TV in the room, it may have a USB plug on it if you need to charge your laptop through your USB port, next time you forget/lose your adapter.
I'm sorry that was your experience in Salvador, Bahia. I visited in 2015 and had a grea time. It was on my to do list and I ticked it. It's a true slice of Africa in the Americas. The Yoruba heritage that they still have despite slavery is awe inspiring. They think tourists have money though and they kept on saying 'Amerikano' to me. I would ignore them because I knew where the story was going.
one thing i’ve learned is to never travel with nice luggage and never ever travel alone. Take only the clothes you need and travel as light as possible.
I felt the same way about Rio. It was a bucket list trip for my bday, but the vibe was just off for me. It’s a beautiful place, but I don’t ever have to return. Maybe it’s the language barrier.
I wish you would travel to Africa with a companion when possible. You guys can look out for one another. Possibly, a companion would have his own You-tube channel so he can pay his own way.( Just a suggestion)
Oh wow 😯 so many bad signs, yeah something is trying to get your attention. Do you have cashapp? You can use it in emergencies like these when you don’t have your card. Ppl can send you money and you can pay with the cashapp card as backup. I bet your Afro looks cute, just let it out! Always good to see a new video from you, that camera shoots some nice quality videos👌🏿
THUMBS UP THE VIDEO IF YOU LIKE THE LONGER VLOGS
Man, 41min ain't even enough anymore to cover your absence all year long 😂.
1h30min may be ❤
@joshberith ooooop!🤣
I love the longer blogs.
@@tonniwolf687 PE is on my list for sure!
We appreciate this vulnerability, it shows you’re human. We love you in SA 🇿🇦 and no matter where you are in the world you have our support .
that means so much!
Come back home to South Africa 🇿🇦 🇿🇦🇿🇦 you know this is your home ❤️❤️ so sorry for all that you going through . Sending lots of hugs
Julian giving us the figures in Rands is a way of saying he understands his viewership is mostly in South Africa.
We appreciate it, fam.
He also listed the same figures in kenyan shillings but carry on.
Glad you’re back vlogging! Expat tip: set up more than one u.s bank account, connect the accounts to each so you can make transfers if needed and get debit cards for each one. Get a cheap prepaid phone & keep the iPhone in your room/ safety deposit box.
*taking notes* great advice!
What kind of cheap phone do you recommend ?
@@DaljiImaraAny prepaid phone. The cheapest one is usually free or under $50 when you activate a prepaid account with Verizon, for example. Hope that helps!
Excellent advice.
Maaaaan, listen. You were calm as hell. No phone, no debit card, no secure place to lay my head in a foreign country? I would have been hysterical. I hope you make it to the motherland ok. Check in so we know you made it safely. Be safe!
I absolutely loved my month in Brazil. It’s amazing how you can visit the same place and have different experiences. There are some great smaller towns.
Brazil gets real. He was even walking around with his camera which is a no no.
Whew! Julian this was a lot. I was getting anxiety for you. I pray that you are now at home or in South Africa. Thank you for this video because despite your situation, it was still a great video. (I've traveled to Brazil and I'm with you on the language barrier. Out of all the countries I have traveled to, Brazil truly felt the most foreign. )
So sorry hun,that happens everywhere in the world,some people just don't have respect to other's personal belongings. It could also happen here in SA.
Yes. I was almost kidnapped in Cape Town
Julian, wow. When you said you had that dream, and you kept wanting to wake up..wow. Don't blame yourself; you were excited to travel to a new place, and this was just one trip out of many where things went a little left. Thank you for sharing this with us; we love your channel because you're always transparent and vulnerable; you're human. I pray you were able to get a flight out the next day 🙏🏽. We need a Part 2!
thanks so much. im going to do a full storytime once i get home.
I'm so sorry you had to go through all that😔 but I'm praying and hoping all is well with you Julian 🫂🫂
Thank you!
@@JulianAlbino tell us what really happened.
This was tea smh, I’m happy you are safe however. We need a part 2 because this entire trip was too much.
Too much going wrong; not enough going right. No need for disappointment; South Africa or the USA is waiting for you. *hugs*
I’m sorry to hear about your experience. I live in Salvador and I wish we could’ve connected especially when you were in a time of need 😩.
Oh, I think is the language barrier and not going with guide. I speak Spanish and some Portuguese, so that helped a lot. I had so much fun in Rio, around Copacabana, and Lapa area. I had fun in Sao Paulo too.
We need more of your videos and travels. I miss seeing your African content 👏🏽👏🏽👌🏽💕
I thought I was hearing things when you were giving prices in Rands👍🏾 but you are South African 🇿🇦 buya e Khaya we love you here. Siyakuth
Sending Love & Continued Safety to you Julian♥
thanks so much
💔 so sorry but don’t be disappointed on yourself… we live and we learn… we appreciate you this side 🇿🇦 can’t wait to welcome you home ❤️💯
so ready to get back home
It’s officially summer in Mzansi 🌍
The whole vlog was anxiety inducing, damn I would have lost it and cried too
one night i had to cry and let it out
@@JulianAlbino Damn, I hope the rest of your stay becomes better if you still there❤️
My laptop did the same ish to me in Paris. I was SICK for like two hours… Then, it eventually came on. Apple plays too damn much.
Imagine bumping into the robber you met last night and being too exhausted to entertain the attempted robbery again. Your face and energy is so cute 😍
I just came across your channel. No! Where have you been. Just saw your capetown videos 🔥
wow that was a lot 😢 I've never heard of such a thing with airbnb, that's crazy and scary. I hope you're ok now. Wishing you well❣
The Universe will always let you know when its time to go, when you are on the side of right🔥
Julian if you want quiet vibes to work come to SA and go to the Garden Route its still quiet this month. So beautiful and good food
I had the same phone service dilemma when I first arrived to Colombia. It took me a whole day to get it sorted.
I am so happy for eSim now. 😊😊😊
It’s an experience though, think about it had you not gone you’d still be wanting to visit, at least now you’ve crossed it off your list.
yea thats true. now i wont have the "i wish i would've" feeling about traveling here lol
To locate your phone, ask the front desk to call your cell phone number & if it is in your room, you will hear it ring...Good luck.
I'm sorry all of this happened to you, I hope you find a more restful place soon! Afropunk Bahia is happening in Salvador in a few weeks if you choose to stay, its a much better vibe. Stay safe!
Hang tough, I'm so glad to see you again, I was concerned and looking for your videos. I have moved to south America and sometimes traveling is rough. Please go to where you are safe! May you be happy, we'll and at peace this new year. ❤🙏🏽
The way you be snatching these curtains has me screaming 😂😂😂
We need to see the good bad & the ugly. Thank you for this. So sorry you had this experience 😔
Brazil is going through a lot. I'm glad you're ok
I'm a month late, and so happy you're "back," but I hope that wherever you are now things are way better.
I think...I first found you after you had moved from Mexico. So I've seen you have a few rough spots, like East Africa. Or your IG hacked. So in this video when I saw that shoulder bag for the first time and you put your laptop in, I thought, oh boy. You are one of my favorite travel creators, I don't really have much in common, but you're a great creator; the end. And no matter how long the video, it always feels like it was over too soon.
Years ago I traveled. And now I'm about to the leave the US--pretty much forever. I watch a LOT of content about travel, so I've put together a list for myself. I hope you don't mind, I just want to share some of my most crucial keys for myself.
-Street record with a DJI Pocket. It's small enough and has superior quality to reduce theft danger and making people uncomfortable.
-No matter WHAT, have a phone. Know the numbers to the local police, the US embassy (and location), and where you're staying
-Have a plan for TOTAL LOSS. If every single thing is stolen, what's my plan?
-Duo Lingo as much language before and during trip
I'll stop here and apologize a little, I don't want to convey that I don't respect your knowledge and experience or it's insufficient--just trying to add to you being able to stay alive and enjoy your travel.
I've had times traveling to a different country and got the feeling I was not really supposed to be there. I had that experience in
Germany. Things were just not going my way. God gives us all free will so we get to choose where to go. But sometimes our choices don't align with the vision He has for us.
Oh my goodness I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that 😢…
Wishing you all of the best wherever you are going to next and just know we love and miss you over here 🇿🇦🧡🙏🏼
When in Brazil it’s best to take US cash and get it exchanged there. Better rates and no international banking fees or out of network fees. That adds up fast.
So sorry Jillian but you must also be careful when you are here in South Africa. I am a South African by the way but i know my people.
You gave Brazil a 2nd chance. It’s not your vibe. I’m glad you can take care of yourself. Be safe,and you could never look crazy. Can’t wait to see where you land next ❤
I missed a whole season where you grew your hair.🤯
I am sorry that you had a negative experience in Brazil. I can't wait until you get to cape town.
Here's some information that might help you. SAA is going to start direct flights from Sao Paulo to CPT and Sao Paulo to Joburg on October 31 and November 6 respectively. Come home and celebrate the World Cup win with us.
wow! that is good to know!
I can't with this stress for you ☹You handled it well. You are always adventurous and we live for it. Every experience is something we can love or learn from. Just know we are here for you watching always to give you support and encouragement!
İ fell in love with your channel when i watched your south african vlogs and i was in loveeeeee, will always check from time to time to know if you have posted again. Much love from Cameroon❤️❤️❤️
Keep a picture of you debit card, ID card, passport, and license on your iCloud or Google photos.
South Africa 🇿🇦 Suites You! I feel for you not finding a braiding during your experience but it gets better😊
Awwww, Salvador is one of my favorite places. Sorry it’s not treating you well. Spend some time in Porto de Barra. Get you a beach chair, umbrella and enjoy the acaraje and this cheese that they grill right in front of you. Have some guarana to drink too. Hopefully it gets better for you there.
You got it Julian…Push through.. it happens to the best of us. good job w the street smarts though… gotta give them that certain look
I'm sorry you had such a bad experience in Brazil.
Come home Julian. You won't struggle to find someone to do your hair in Cape Town. I hope you have a safe flight.
Cone Back To SA. This is your second home.
Bro, just come home. The vibe is vibing in SA already... festive season is about to start...
Girl you went through the most on this trip, please buy a phone and get your ass down to South Africa 🇿🇦, God sent you a message Brasil ain't got love for you 😂stay safe love you ❤
Whew! You had me stressed out as if I was there! I am glad that you found a way to navigate through each situation. How'd you get the laptop to charge? I am sorry to hear that Brazil was a mess. Guess I won't be rushing to Salvador any time soon.
How's that for intuition - 1st night you said "everything is telling me to leaving" then the next couple of days confirmed it. Anyway, travelling isn't always good times and vibes. I'm glad you were able to fend for yourself with that guy.
You’ve gotta get on your Duolingo. You’ve gotta get on it everyday 😂 you reminded me I didn’t take my probiotic. Maçã is apple 🍎.
We traveled to Brazil in 2019 and my phone and all our credit cards were stolen within the first 24 hours
That, the language barrier and the food were enough for me. People there aren’t even interested in speaking conversational English, which is WILD for an international travel destination
Sorry that you had a bad experience
youre so right about the food! i didnt have one enjoyable meal
Please... most Americans speak only English in tourist destinations across the US, unless they are first generation etc. Your statement is not based on fairness
Hey Julian can I ask which app you use for your YT music
Hey! I use SoundCloud mainly. Be careful for copyright strikes tho
@@JulianAlbino can I ask you a picture on how to avoid that please. I want to use more of amapiano in my videos but I use epidemic and I’m not able to find much
@@blessedupzee I use this site to convert the soundcloud to mp3 file. Once I select a few songs I want to use, make a "test video" with just Audio and upload it to your youtube channel. When the video is processing, it will let you know it ifs copyright free or not. If everything checks out, then I begin editing the real video with the selected song choices.
This process saves time, imagine after picking a song, you spend hours editing, exporting, then uploading a video only for TH-cam to say it has a copyright strike lol
soundcloudmp3.org/
@@JulianAlbino thank you for taking the time to explain. it really helps me out. just one last question if you have time and then feel free to delete this, if you want to keep your trade secrets to yourself hehe
If this song is not currently copyrighted, but then in the future it becomes copyrighted… could that cause your video to be demonetized, even though you uploaded the song before it was copyrighted
So sorry about your experience babe and glad you safe yhoo❤..We waiting for you here at home 🇿🇦🇿🇦♥️
I couldn't help but laugh when you said you were on time for your hair salon appointment, because you are never on time, lol.
Please tell me you left because Wow it’s a lot!
just left yesterday thank God!
What version of the song is this?
What's going on with your Instagram, you are not posting. We have rands cape town, sea point, table mountain and the summer is here, we miss you family 💋💋💋..
Wow, sorry you went through all of those things hey. The wild dreams were due to the spiritual atmosphere over the land. I thought you may have had a smoother time simply because "in my opinion" you certainly look like a pure Afro-Brazilian! I hope things got better for you before departing.
You are so brave, honestly!
Am so happy u bck boo......❤❤❤❤ur vlogs are so easy to watch i love u juil❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much 🤗
So sorry about your experience and all that unecessary stress. Hope you have a more positive to return to S.A. Also you are coming into the festive time of South Africa im sure you going to have lots of fun. All the best 🫶
Damn man sorry to hear about your trip. I watched all your old vids and saw you were genuinely happy in Narobi and SA. Best luck with next trip. Anyway, quick question: Would you recommend real estate as a viable source of income for someone wanted to travel but make enough to live and travel overseas? I tried to reach out on instagram with no luck
Absolutely. Real estate is a great way to earn income remotely with the right tools in place. Virtual wholesaling real estate can be very lucrative.
Passport Bros swear Brazil is the end all be all destination ...
Come to South Africa 🇿🇦 we love you here ❤️
Just got back from Cape Town, the weather is great. Looks like it will be a warm summer.
Good! why didn't u come to South Africa?
COME HOME JULIAN....it's December, it's gonna be fun in South Africa ❤❤just come home asap!!
I feeling u about the weather 🎉 Peace & Luv 😅
Come home to Africa.. 🇿🇦 to be exact 😜we love u here♥️
ready to get back!
Sorry Julian😢😢
For a person that has three phones and carries two all the time my anxiety was on high alert when you couldn’t find your phone😂
Please let me know when see u coming to Johannesburg , South Africa miss u so much
I am back in Joburg
Yeah, Brazil wasnt it, askies. Holiday season is pretty much in gear now, come home 🇿🇦 Be safe ❤
coming soon!
@JulianAlbino, if there's a TV in the room, it may have a USB plug on it if you need to charge your laptop through your USB port, next time you forget/lose your adapter.
I'm sorry that was your experience in Salvador, Bahia. I visited in 2015 and had a grea time. It was on my to do list and I ticked it. It's a true slice of Africa in the Americas. The Yoruba heritage that they still have despite slavery is awe inspiring. They think tourists have money though and they kept on saying 'Amerikano' to me. I would ignore them because I knew where the story was going.
You need to come to THAILAND
only if you will show me around! :)
Ooh, yes. I went to Patong in Phuket in December. Had so much fun and would go back again.
Kenyans mark the register here🇰🇪🇰🇪👉👉
Sometimes there are trips that aren't giving at all!! They are the worst
This is so me when i lose my phones, check, double check and then check some more knowing its gone but still not believing it is.
one thing i’ve learned is to never travel with nice luggage and never ever travel alone. Take only the clothes you need and travel as light as possible.
I felt the same way about Rio. It was a bucket list trip for my bday, but the vibe was just off for me. It’s a beautiful place, but I don’t ever have to return. Maybe it’s the language barrier.
same the vibe is off.
Sidebar: okay body in the thumbnail. Yasss!!
This could have happened anywhere TBH.
Brazil ❤look amazing ❤
I wish you would travel to Africa with a companion when possible. You guys can look out for one another. Possibly, a companion would have his own You-tube channel so he can pay his own way.( Just a suggestion)
I so hoped you were in SA just in time when SA won the rugby world cup🇿🇦🇿🇦the celebrations were insane,we still celebrating even today🤣
South Africa is where you Vibe the Most worth
When they laptop came on I literally screamed and physically jumped up from my seat ! but the joy was shortlived 🥲
No explanation for why the AirBnB cancelled your reservation, wow. And here i was thinking to put Brazil on my to do list.
This is a surprise Brazil needs to do more English I know but if you want more tourists come now get with the programme it’s about the basics.
Lawd I supposed to be going to Brazil in April for my bestie birthday… I may have to tell him we gotta go somewhere else!
go to Rio its better! Salvador is kinda boring lol
5:02 rands? You miss SA Fr 😅
Reias - the currency in Brazil. But i do miss SA lol
Thanks for the clarification 🤙🏾
We waiting for that update vlog Julian😂
Oh wow 😯 so many bad signs, yeah something is trying to get your attention. Do you have cashapp? You can use it in emergencies like these when you don’t have your card. Ppl can send you money and you can pay with the cashapp card as backup. I bet your Afro looks cute, just let it out! Always good to see a new video from you, that camera shoots some nice quality videos👌🏿
way too many bad signs
Hang in there Bro 😊😊😊.
love your vibe.new subbie
The direct flight from Rio to Cape Town have started. Delta and I believe LATAM fly the route