Ten years ago, finding a good review of a country you wanted to visit was much easier than it is today. Instead of thoughtful and well planned expositions, you can now find an overwhelming amount of complete trash. Videos full of stock images or people doing boring activities are common, and it’s nearly impossible to sift through it all to find a reliable review.
I might sound like an old person, but the sheer amount of poor quality travel reviews is astounding. People argue that you can just not watch these videos, but that doesn’t change the fact that these people have monopolized the market with their inane content.
When I’m looking for a good review, I often end up watching Rick Steves videos. They’re reliable, informed, and generally not obnoxious. But if you’re looking for something a bit different, then I recommend checking out Wolters World, a YouTube channel and travel blog run by Mark Wolters.
What sets Wolters World apart from other travel bloggers is that he films on location and provides really great travel tips. He already has a job as a marketing professor, so his YouTube channel and blog are just a side gig for him and his family. He also has a channel dedicated to family travel.
I don’t look at these travel YouTube channels as travel guides. They’re mostly just trip reports of what the YouTuber did when they were there. If you’re looking for reliable information, it’s better to consult specialized travel guides or even ask people who have recently been to the places you’re interested in.