Life Update, How I Lost £100,000

[jamespaul]

6 years?? Wow. I'm 22 now, and your channel was a huge part of my childhood and early adulthood. Thanks for all the inspiration and good times

[gog]

This is insane that your video popped up on my feed! I am now a 25 year old who was obsessed with your travelling videos when I was 15! I still have one of your ‘live the adventure’ hoodies that I still wear. You inspired a generation of travellers dude! I’m heading to Australia in January to travel for 2 months.

[SlothChunk]

Love the honesty and maturity in sharing this, Louis. You were definitely a huge part of the golden age of youtube travel vlogs, if not the main man. I'll definitely try to stay on the bus if I get to the UK soon. Currently rewatching world flight and rickshaw run for the millionth time. My favourite videos on youtube

[Louisepentland]

Really excited to see your journey on this! Cheering you on as always! xxx

[evvied]

I’m 23 now and your old videos from around 2013-17 brings back huge nostalgia for me. It was a real part of my younger years as I’ve always loved and watched so much YouTube.
Great video and interesting to see the new journey you’re on

[hustonwehaveaproblem]

The reason I’m travelling as much as I am now is because of watching you during my childhood. Always loved the daily vlogs but never knew how you did it every single day!! Thanks Louis and Live The Adventure always

[RJSampsonite]

Merging your channel into a new channel with Raya might have hurt the momentum you built with your subs but I'm here for the reboot man! Cant wait to see some more FUN content!

[umitguner]

Have you tried Mighty Travels Premium yet?

[taylornicolehartman]

This was one of my favorite YouTube channels as a teen. Happy to see you positing again 🎉and looking foreword to see what the next chapter is with this channel.

[orla]

I still wear my Live The Adventure hoodie! Honestly love the quality of that merch - soooo much better than any other YouTube merch I’ve ever bought. Best of luck with this new project, Louis!

[Oakdenalan]

Wild how much money went into beyond borders doc and then this bus, and then the cost of being in the UK while trying to prepare Costa Rica, not to mention the recent break in you had etc! I hope the new bus setup as an airBnb and the next couple years all work out financially and you get to build your place in Costa Rica!

[WillEdmond]

Louis you inspired me to start a Youtube channel years ago. It's so good to see you upload and tell this story. I'm working on a project in Texas and I understand how costs can sometimes be a little too much. Hope to meet you somewhere on this travel journey in the future.

[padlocksncocoapuffs]

I had totally forgotten about this bus. Good on you for trying to recoup some of the loss on it.

[Bussellification]

I'd rent the bus to someone with land that can use it for an airbnb, even at £25/ day you'd get over £9k a year. Someone running a site would prob rent it out at £2-300/night peak season. Even autumn winter could be popular as it has a hot tub. There are loads of glamping short stay, unique places around that wouldn't want to invest £30/40k in a bus outright.

[TheStringBreaker]

Just like others in the comments. I’m 25 too! And grew up watching Louis videos. Always thought his content was underrated af! *Wish you the best Louis!*

[Audsugg]

You are such a grounded, articulate and intelligent guy. There is so much value in your experience and knowledge. Put yourself out there companies will pay well for the value you can bring to them

[RobbieBearsWilbyHugs]

Oh the Boom Bus!! I remember celebrating my friend’s 21st birthday on that bus back in 2011!
Look forward to seeing how this all goes for you Louis. Fingers crossed tightly, sounds like a great plan :)

[Bronco]

I love your channel and I've loved watching all your adventures over the last 5-10 years. I feel I've grown up with you and as your interests and priorities change so do mine so I'm constantly engaged in your content.

Now my wife and I watch all your adventures on your other channel and it's great.

I wish you the best of luck with this new project!!

[thewritingtraveler]

I can easily say that you (and Raya) are my biggest inspirations in life! I've watched your vlogs since the beginning when I was still in the trap of studying and society norms of the 'normal' life. Your videos made me realize i could live my dreams of traveling and being a nomad as well. Took some time but last year I finally took the step. It changed my life forever. I can never go back. Keep being the inspiration Louis. You didn't really lose the money, the abundance is in you... 🙏🏼❤

[JT-fdtf]

Financial advice: You're starting a family in Costa Rica. Don't try to simultaneously run a business in the UK. Spend 2 months to get the bus to its highest resale value, and sell. Sell it as a party bus or tiny house or whatever brings in the most money. Take that cash, and roll it into your life in Costa Rica. You could always buy one of the beautifully decorated chicken buses in CR & turn it into a business there (Airbnb, travel hostel, etc.).