This solo travel vlog is one of the highlights of my life! California road trip starting in LA, up through Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo (Madonna Inn), Big Sur, Carmel by the Sea and San Francisco. Swimming, hiking, adventure, exploring beaches and mountains, coastal drives, restaurants, great food and an NFL game plus a surprise at the end! Enjoy!! :)) Links: - IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshuapaine/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshua_paine - Substack: https://substack.com/@joshpaine - Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/183449530-joshua-paine Shot on Sony FX30 with Tamron 11-20mm f2.8 lens Timestamps: 00:00 — intro 00:13 — santa barbara & that first hit of freedom 02:27 — dreamy drive to the madonna inn 05:38 — highway 1 and the feeling of freedom 08:40 — big sur & feeling alive 12:53 — quiet trail & reflections 15:12 — life changing sunset 16:13 — big sur at her best 16:55 — carmel-by-the-sea 19:00 — the whole point 19:46 — san francisco & surprises #travelvlog #california #solo
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Wow, what an inspiring adventure! Huge respect for having the courage to set out on a solo trip through California. The landscapes, atmosphere, cozy moments, and unexpected encounters — everything is captured so vividly, it feels like I was there myself! Adventures like this truly energize and offer a fresh perspective on life. Keep creating and inspiring others!
as a californian, i am happy to know that others are able to appreciate the norcal beauty. our coasts and nature are to die for
It’s nice to see a foreigner appreciate America and American culture that a lot of Americans take for granted ❤
Thank you for talking to the older couple,shows class. So many are dismissive of older folks,much to be learned. Fun times,i lived in La many yrs ago just bummimg around the beach,great memories
Such a beautiful place, I wish to travel there one day!
Would love to hear a bit more about the moments when you felt challenged or out of your comfort zone, especially when travelling solo. This may further enhance the story line.
I live in California. I believe that it is the most beautiful state in America. I've been to all the places you've been to!❤❤❤❤❤
It’s insane that you don’t have more followers, because everyone single one of your vlogs are just insanely magical 🤌🏻
california is the best <3
i have no confidence doing solo travel but doing this is the only choice left for as all my friends left already. i guess i must take the leap to do it rather than entertaining all these what ifs in my mind! thanks for the motivation!
Loving the California vibe
I just woke up and started watching a video of yours just made me so content seeing someone having so much joy in there life , thanks for the uplifting content and crazy attribute of humor
I love how you're able to have so much fun solo in activities that usually "require" a group.
I am watching your fantastic vlog from the UK under depressive weather, LOL. It is beautiful.
What you capture when you vlog is absolutely stunning. I hope you continue to do these vlogs because they are amazing.
thank you for visting our beautiful california. glad you enjoyed it! yosemite is beautiful but you should also visit kings canyon national park. we have so many beautiful places here in california!
I went to college in Santa Barbara! So beautiful!
Highway 1 is simply amazing along the way, especially Carmel and the Big Sur.
Your channel is a huge blessing for me to come across. I’m blown away by the editing. Your narration in this video makes it extremely enjoyable. I genuinely admire you for putting yourself on Youtube & being unapologetically yourself which is the catalyst for me in to binge watch your entire channel hahaha. Sending you positive energy bro! I’m gonna tryna make my way out west next year and maybe we might be able to cross path on the road at some point. Cheers!
I am so happy to acknowledge that I am going to study in California this year as an international student. Just wanted to delve into it a bit more, that is how I came across with YOU, Joshua. Well, you amazed me, California amazed me even more. And you are so much of a person. Bravo, love u, mate!!!!