Traveling ALONE full-time for the first time internationally
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- Traveling ALONE for the first time (4 cities & 3 countries in 72 hours)
This is my first LONG-TERM solo trip. In today's video, I'm traveling to 4 cities, and 3 countries in 72 hours. Wow!
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Hey, you! I'm Antoinette Yvonne - the luxury travel nomad, entrepreneur, digital change-maker, and full-time international traveler. I am on a mission to improve people's understanding of the world while uncovering ways to contribute to it. After traveling solo for two years in my converted luxury van, I am now taking a step deeper out of my comfort zone to solo travel, internationally.
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Thank you for demonstrating what it looks like to walk through your fears to accomplish your goals ♥️🙏
You are so welcome!
And thank you for appreciating it and for watching! 🤗
Even though you were a flight attendant, you had every right to feel overwhelmed. It's a big deal to travel by yourself for the first time especially out of the country. I'm so glad that you got some rest and got rejuvenated so you can have a good time as you take us along with you on your adventures! Stay safe and God bless!
We’re so proud of you, girlie! Travel on!😊💜
A lot of times we grieve when we transition from one journey to another. It’s not that we’re sad, it’s that we just don’t know. And it’s Okay not knowing but trusting that everything will work out the way it’s supposed to.😊❤
I've said this more then once, you are a brave person. I have walked this same path, looking to see more and explore more I often had to travel alone. Always remember to keep your head up and on a swivel. learning the language of the area is also very helpful.
I generally take short trips with only a backpack. So I always make it a goal to get everything into that one pack. One thing I do that helps, is keep a mental list of everything that doesn’t get used on a trip so that next time I don’t take that item. Over time that’s helped me cut down on what I take with me.
I traveled to China by myself (with a group of people I didn't know on a group trip) and I had to pare down my luggage.It was very difficult.I know what you mean when you talk about those comfort things.You did really great though and I'm excited to see where you're at! I think I know though.LONG-TERM solo trip-you've got this!
Thank you for sharing the journey (the good and uncomfortable) to your destination. And don’t ever feel bad or weird for crying over packing and not being able to take the comfort items you love! I worked in Tokyo last summer for three months and spent the night prior to departure repacking for hours and had to dwindle down A LOT and I def had multiple moments of tears throughout the process. It’s hard to not have what makes your comfy when you’re stepping outside your comfort zone. Sending love and can’t wait to see the rest of your trip!!
Oh l love traveling solo especially abroad, especially since l lived abroad for 7 years. Enjoy and take in every experience and, more importantly, exhale!
Hi Yvonne
I spent the last three years in s Africa , it's a beautiful country but very dangerous, I didn't have a ball there at all. Just my experience and my husband is Zulu, we will never go back to s Africa , now in Europe , but contemplating Kenya next, after Cali in March! I've visited Kenya before and it was a completely different treatment than s Africa.
Girl u will be fine, have a great time!
Blissings and blessings
Those emotions r totally normal
Take it easy on yourself
Antoinette you are a seasoned world traveller why tears. Happy Holidays 🎄
😢 I broke down I almost broke down crying when I came to visit my brother out of the country and I didn’t know how to print my boarding tickets and the customer service lady was so nasty I almost wanted to cry but thank God a nice man young man came along and help . Please make sure that you log on to into your airline which ever airlines that you’re using and then pull up the app it makes printing your boarding tickets so much easier. For international flights I think you go to the international desk of whichever airlines that you’re flying. I just learned this recently also the hard way!!!😂 You got this you got this you’ll be fine🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 You will go very very far with this because you are taking such a risk but it’s I can tell it’s very very educated so you will be fine you’ll be better than fine…. Walking in purpose is never easy❤
Hey Sis, I've been watching you and have enjoyed your every move. I'm here in Indy and you have been so inspiring, I'm so proud of you, stepping out on Faith, know this
Your amazing & God has his hands on you🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽❤️❤️
I needed this video! I’m doing my first overseas alone trip to Turkey in January. I’m excited but also feeling emotional. Thank you so much for showing your tears! I’m a cryer & traveling often brings them on & I feel so silly when it happens. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one & that’s it’s just a beautiful part of the journey!
Hi Antoinette, I just love what you’re doing. You traveled your birth country and is now traveling the world. I’m so impressed and intrigued 💕
Can you do a video about the airport travel lounges (how to sign up and then use etc)?
exactly how I felt when you did that purge for me. sometimes "just stuff" can hold all the meaning the world. wish you well dear
I think you should look into having a capsule wardrobe. It’s having key clothing items but you mix and match items so it looks like you have different outfits with the same clothing items. Also, styling them differently creates a new outfit too. It’ll help reduce the amount of clothes in your carry-on.
I love that regardless of the fear you're facing it and God only knows that this will be the best adventure in your life... many blessings and safe travels 🙏 💞
Enjoy your travels, God keep you safe🙏🏽💞
l appreciate your candor. Being real in TH-cam isn't always a popular move, but you're doing it. I applaud you in pushing through and sharing this journey with us.
Thank you for ALL the Beautiful memories you’ve shared!🤗You are so encouraging! You are beyond Amazing!!!
Extra Blessings to you as you embark on your new journeys!🎉Hope we keep hearing from you!
🙏💜🙏
We need you!
Every time I pack to go out the country I have so much anxiety. I’m sure your emotions you’re feeling are a collection of things. Glad you made it in safely!
Girl, I feel you on that. I just went to Mexico (my first real solo trip) after not traveling for 3 years and felt like a novice traveler. My carry-on was 32 pounds 😩 and I felt it especially OTW back not realizing I’d have to walk up a 3 flight ramp and a mile to the exit. They remodeled the airport since I’ve been gone. If it wasn’t for a beach vacation, I would’ve picked smarter where I could use clothes more than once and mix and match. Won’t think I’ll do that again! I love these international travel vlogs bc I’m hoping to do more solo traveling.
The "struggle" is part of the journey Queen 💚💚💚 #challengeaccepted
I felt bad that you were crying so b4 leaving. I pray you enjoy this new adventure!
You had me crying!! I’m so excited for your overseas journeys. You got this!!🙏🏽🤍
Congratulations 🎉. I travel solo often (Niagara Falls, Cancun, etc)..loved it. I feel God was truly with me. My daddy always said to travel the world 🌎 🧳✈️
Thanks for sharing this and allowing us to be a part of your journey as well as show us how to live traveling independently in spite of our fears!🙏🏾👍🏾
I'm so excited to watch your dreams unfold! 💕🥰
Wow, been watching you over a year. Great seeing your travels continue, although you still travel because of separation from an oppressive environment. Blessings to you in your travels. Namaste
I wish i had your braveness to travel solo.. I’m always so anxious because of the people in the world is not nice❤
You look amazing. Enjoy and safe travels
You are Truly Living Your Best Life Queen enjoy yourself be safe and Happy Holidays
You are so brave! Love you Antoinette!
Thank you for taking us on your journey these past couple years. My eldest grandchild found inspiration and has been taking occasional trips from her job as a nurse. Moi, 3 years stuck inside it'll be a doozy for me soon I'm sure too. I've committed to long tunics and leggings rolled up until I can get my bearings again. A small travel bag is all I can do until air travel becomes familiar again. Have a great NEW ADVENTURE! Mom raised a real one, she no doubt is proud of your courage. 🤗💛💜🖤🤗
The TAMPONS!!! 😅 When I first moved to Australia I was SHOCKED to use those type of tampons for the first time hahah I am proud of you for stepping out of the comfort zone and always pushing yourself into the unknown. You've got this girl! We are all cheering you on! 🎉
Yay!!!! Thank you ! You are so awesome! Hope you got some much needed sleep!
Through it all, you made it.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. #Proud
Yaaassss!
Awwwwe sweetheart, it’s okay! 🙏🏾💖 Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🎄❤️💚
Loving your new adventure! I really never paid attention to the lounges at the airport before, until I started following you!!
Now, I am trying to have that luxury also!
Rooting for you! You're an inspiration to others! 💜🥰
So glad you shared this experience! 🙏🏾💕💕
Enjoy your journey!!!! 👏 👏 👏
You inspire me! I have multiple illnesses and have had dreams to travel to Asia ( Japan , China, and Thailand ) sometimes I question my goals , can I do this, would it be hard on my own, as a female, etc….My illnesses are always with me but I am trying hard to get stronger and learn a LOT! Your videos are not only inspiring-but extremely helpful. Thank you for being you. 😊🛫🌎🌍🌏
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
There are shrink cubes on Amazon that I thought being an avid traveler you would definitely have that not only add space but lightens your load. It comes with pump/air extractor.
Tried them doesn’t work
Hang in there
You got this
God bless ❤️
First off i thought i was subscribed!! 2nd off, even when you sad you are hilarious!! Cuddyyyyy!!! I love you and am proud of you!! “Heavy heavyy” bahaha..
Bwahahahahaha lol you funny! 🤗🤗🤗
Excited to see this journey unfold! Kudos to you for doing 2 carry ons, I've done it a couple times for solo trips abroad. I have now realized I am a check on bag type of girl who also mails things home (including luggages haha), makes my life a bit my difficult at times but its the easiest in countries or cities with amazing public transport! Only one checked bag though and its half the size of a regular one. Safe travels, I want to be a carry on person one day, you give me hope lmao!
Thanks for sharing. This video just really encouraged me as I will be starting a new chapter where I am doing some solo traveling to new cities and a new move to new city to start a whole new life by myself. I know it's what God has for me, I am excited and a little "afraid" at the same time but we can do it; we can have the lives we desire.
Greetings from Washington DC Sis. I need to travel with you! I've flown to Dubai and to LAX to leave out of LA for a cruise both in 2021. But I had not flown in possibly 20 yrs prior. I was being wheeled in a wheelchair so that cut my stress of trying to figure out where I needed to be. And watching you who knew airport lounges had showers. Thanks for taking me along. I'm learning. 💜
Oh, that "period" thing, I can't even imagine traveling during that time. I know I have in the past. I was in the US Air Force for six years. But I'm 63 yrs old now and haven't had to deal with that for many moons. Wow!
Enjoy young lady. 💜
Happy travels ❤
Loving the Braids baby girl live life and take that journey you are Blessed don't stress
Go Girl Go!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
New subscriber and I too am an independent travel advisor that will be exploring the world, hopefully for ever. Thank you for sharing.
Welcome aboard! And best wishes to you in your travels!!!
Go get it see life make history an be safe at all times
I traveled solo for the 1st time back in November. I tried packing light but I ended up, over packing my carryon. It was so heavy, that it tipped over on the escalator and I went to grab it and it took me down with it!!!! 🤦🏾♀️😂 I was bleeding, crying and laughing!!!! So I TOTALLY understand the emotions.
Safe travels
Safe travels. Have fun!
Love you girl! 🍃🌱🌿🐛💙🦋
You're the best!
Be safe traveling alone sister. 🥰🥰
Beautiful video
Wow!❤️💃🏾
Thanks for sharing your journey. After realizing what time of the month it was, I said that's where all those emotions coming from. It's been a while but I do remember being more emotional leading up to and during that time of the month. Remember go home to when you are tired, that was one of the sweetest things I've heard. ❤️🖤❤️🖤
You're right! I hadn't taken that into consideration. 😊
I love your videos so much!!!
You’ll be ok. 👍🏾
Antoinette- How is it going?. thank you, super view! 🙃
Congratulations 🎉 🙏🏾💕
You go girl! You videos never disappoint 💜🙏🏽
Making people cry laugh out loud good job
Hi calm down this is your dream and yes Minnesota airport makes me tried
God speed young lady.
It’s very very stressful to travel just one place I can’t imagine it going to several places
You inspire me
Who cuttin onions up in here. 🤣 😂 I live in MPLS.
PS you are NEVER alone, you got the whole universe inside you ! xo
Hey Antoinette!
It's overwhelming to to step out of the comfort zone, all kinds of emotions are triggered.
I will be trying to join your group when you go to Africa again
Can u pls tell me how to have access to lounges, I travel one maybe 2 times a year.
I don’t know why am telling you all this because I know you already know that you have flown so many places already via van and internationally!!!!!
South Africa?
Is this for a work trip?
I would say maybe next time when packing roll them up as tight and small as can like military style
I feel you bought way too many clothes. I would have done 3 tops 3 bottoms (mix matches for different outfits) 7 undies, 3 shoes. I went to India with that configuration for 2weeks stay. Bought a laundry bar soap to hand wash whatever. But as a youtuber you probably want the versatility of wardrobe.
Let me step through this screen and give you a hug 🫂
If your only gone for 72 hr.s you could have packed 3pants 4shirts interchangeable minimize the amount dramatically.
The travel day was 72 hours... i'm not gone for 72 hours.
Suction bags!!!
🦸♀️
Too many pants, you can find a laundry mat.
Gurrl! I was choking up for real. I'm going to have to make the same decisions when I start my solo travel journey. I want a carryon suite case, backpack and a fanny pack. I can survive off of leggings, one pair of jeans and t-shirts. But I don't want to go without my toiletries. I will fist fight to keep my Lume deodorant products, Curology products, rose water, Wild Growth hair oil.... You see where this is going. I have been purchasing travel sized items and empty travel sized containers. Pray my strength in the Lord! 😩
It’s hard out here!!!
Have you ever considered going vegetarian? My cycle has been lighter and more manageable since I switched over.
No. It’s not for me. As I don’t have an interest in it.
Glad it worked for you though hun.
You look just like your mom in this video
Total of 28! Lmao