7 Travel HACKS & Tips YOU NEED TO KNOW in 2019! 

I love that you took your dad on his first trip overseas.

her relationship with her dad is goals. also LOVE that you can manipulate your settings in the phone camera. Game changer!

Woah the production quality is INSANE. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is sick!

Selecting the aisle and window seat is such a clever idea! And if the middle seat gets taken, then you can just offer them the window or isle seat if you want to sit next to your buddy

i admire the relationship you have with your father :-) must have been such a fulfilling experience for the two of you ❤️

the quality is crazy

I can’t wait to save and make enough to take my dad on a trip 😭 This was done so beautifully!

You are seriously so blessed to be able to travel with your dad. What a great memory. I was literally crying I was so happy for you. Sending Love 💗

I’m so amazed by the quality of the Samsung camera. But I loved this video, thanks!

Please more travel videos like this. I love raw footage and chatty vlogs but I really love to see silky montage of places. :)

Also! So cool that your dads first time out of the country was Japan. What a great first time destination.

My dad passed away when I was 22 and he’d never gone overseas. We traveled domestically together a lot but since his death I’ve been to 4 continents total, 21 countries. Wish one of those adventures had been with him. Good for you (both) for doing this!

Aww this video definitely gave me the feels. It’s not only beautiful but also what an awesome idea to travel with your dad. Looks like you guys had a lot of fun !

it’s so heart warming that you were the one to take your dad to his first trip out of the country!💓

Omg I'm surprising my mom with a week in Paris, and my Dad with a week in Ireland 🛫🌍🧡

This is such an amazing, informative and not to mention, heartwarming video Monica! I just came across your channel and really loved all the tips, they were super helpful ❤️ I miss Japan so much now, I've got to visit the art exhibits next time!

Holy. Not even going to lie. I’m high key blown away by the quality of both the audio and video of the Galaxy. Also the transitions were so seamless. Awesome edit Monica!

Japan is so safe. People freely leave there wallets on the table at a restaurant while no ones sitting there.

Okay- these were like, really good tips. Not just super generic!!!

This was a beautiful video to watch and I really enjoyed some of the tips you shared that I hadn’t thought of before. I will be going to japan in April and I’m so excited about it. I love the way your videos are filmed because they are done differently than other vlogs I’ve seen, they get the important parts across while also showing the beauty without making the video feel like it’s dragging on. Thank you for posting content like this video, it makes me feel more excited for my own trip.

Coming from Instagram Monica!! just wanted to let you know that whenever I need motivation or I need to be productive that day, i watch your videos. i’m so grateful to have you sharing your life and spreading positivity. love you girl 💗

Yes my last 3 phones have been samsung because of the cameras I love my s9 plus

The light museum you went to looks amazing. I've recently had the want to travel to Japan and this video makes me want to go even more. I love your content especially vlogs!

Very well made video. I loved seeing that you who are a young person chose your Dad as your travel companion. That is so sweet.

Hi!! I live in Japan, and when I first arrived i struggled with the train too. I did what you did, by relying on the platform number. I don't recommend this!! Some very large stations that have JR and subway lines may have multiple numbered platforms that are the same! It is SUPER important to check the name of the line. They all have a specific colours that will help you find it!! Also, even if you go to the right number platform, NOT ALL TRAINS WILL HAVE THE SAME DESTINATION!! You really need to be careful of this, because sometimes the train on the same platform will have different destinations and diverge before you get to your stop. So if you miss your train, don't just take the next train that comes, check if it goes to your stop!

I took my dad on his first overseas trip 5 years ago to Paris. He had dreamed of going there’s since he was a kid but had never left Australia. Trip #8, travel with someone you love who has never travelled overseas before, because their joy just makes the trip.

Great tips, Monica!! Also the quality is amazing!!! Loved this video 💓

I JUST come back from Japan. Fell in love with the locals. Stealing is almost inexistant, it's super secure. They'll help you until they're sure you're okay. Japan is a must-try, to learn of their altruism and their selfless personality.

I’m always so impressed by the quality and editing of your videos. You put so much effort into them and it shows 💕

I watched this video earlier but I’m coming back over here from your vlog. You were one of the first people I subscribed to back in 2010(or 2011, I forget) and I’ve unsubscribed to so many people over time because of quality change and content change but I’ve loved your videos all through your changes. I love how much you love your city, it’s quite inspiring. And you’re the only creator whose merch I’ve purchased😂 I get comments on my shirt every time I wear it. Thank you for sharing your life with us over the years!❤️

So cute that you took your dad! ❤️

Wow... This video made my heart melt! Enjoy your time with your father! I lost my dad when I was 15 years old and I would give ANYTHING to be able to spend time with him or have the opportunity to travel with him... Cherish your dad

City mapper is also really good for getting around most cities. I use it for London, so useful as it merges the tube and busses :)

I extremely agree w/ eating light, if at all, before flying. It makes a huge difference.

Thank you for the useful travel tips. Japan is on my list of places to go.

your dad is very gentle. I have a good relationship with my dad. But I can't imagine travel with him to another country. Life goals!

"I feel like James Bond"- Monica's Dad 2k19

Here from the vlog channel! Traveling with your dad is amazing. This is a trip you will always remember.

The quality of this video is so amazing! I'm really shocked that it was all shot on a phone! PS where is that cream colored fuzzy jacket with the zipper pockets from? I need it in my life hahah

It’s been such a journey watching your videos / collaborations grow and get better over the years! I remember watching your videos back when you filmed on your canon point and shoot! Congrats on getting the opportunity to visit Japan and work with such a cool brand!

The quality is insane! I’m so excited to travel to Rarotonga in 2 weeks!! 💛

I love that you took your dad on this adventure with you! One of my life goals is to take my mom to the Maasai Mara. She was planning on going on a 6-months volunteer trip east Africa when she was 23 when, surprise, she became pregnant with me. In a crazy turn of events I ended up going when I was 18. The guilt still lives with me so I hope to be able to take her one day! So it warmed my heart that you took your dad!

holy shit this video was so well done!!

You have a gift with the camera, the fact that you can make such high production quality vlog with a phone just shows your gift. Awesome work!!!

This was such a beautiful video Monica ! 😭❤️ I cant wait to one day go to Japan !

Wonderful video! Thanks for sharing. What a blessing to be able to share the adventure with your dad. He looks like a good father. This is something I would love to have, but never will. Still blessed! Keep the videos coming!

Such good quality but even better editing skills 😍

ive been watching your content for yearssss. I cant get over your videos. they are the only ones that I want to watch!!!!! this channel and the vlog channel are produced at such a superior level.... amazing. monica you are my favorite youtuber. and im reminded everytime you post more content!!!!

I love her channel... You’re so humble, you have greater things ahead of you. 💞

Came from the vlog! I have been following you since I was in HS (I’m in grad school now) and I’m still so in awe of your editing skills and how engaging your videos are. Keep up the amazing work! ❤️

LOVE YOUR CONTENT!!! I wish my dad would go somewhere with me :( Hes 70 and hasnt been feeling well for about a year now :( SOak it in while you can dear. God bless you both

Always impressed with your videos, but this one especially! I love how genuine you are when talking about a product or a company while still appearing very professional.

I love the way your videos are put together,❤️ I would love to make a big vlog like this when I go to America for the first time

The bound you have with your dad is so valuable!

Japan looks beautiful! Thanks for the tips!

Why am I 41 seconds in and already crying? 😭😭it’s so cute you brought your dad with you!

it’s so wild to see the development of technology that now allows you to shoot in 4K on a phone?? amazing video!💌

I love the relationship you have with your dad.

I disagree with keeping your wallet/passport zipped in your jacket. That's still an easy target for pickpockets in a crowded area like a subway. In nanoseconds, they can jostle you, unzip the jacket, and take your valuables. Use a money belt or a daypack for your money and your passport.

Came from the vlog channel! Amazing shots, Monica! Can tell you really put a lot of time in it and still stays true to your style.

The video is amazing. Very helpful tips and I still can't believe the entire video was actually shot on a phone.

This video was shot beautifully Monica! You can really see the work you put into it, be proud of that!! I grew up on whidbey island, if you haven’t been you totally should! Deception pass and the local towns like coupeville, Freeland, and Langley are incredible and would provide great landscapes to film! It’s an easy drive over from Seattle! I love watching your videos, keep it up!!

i can not get over that camera quality, WOWWW

Came from the vlog! Would just like to say I’ve been watching you for years now and I truly admire the way you portray your surroundings in your videos! :) favorite creator !!

loved this! it was put together so well! also I love the colors of ur footage!

Literally one of the few youtubers that puts so much effort into each shot, love from Chicago!

The language barrier is my biggest concerns going to Japan. But I will be going

This is literally the perfect video for me I’ll be going to Japan in a few weeks. It’s a 16 hours flight and I’m not prepared for that flight at all

You’re by far my favorite youtuber and I absolutely love the style of your videos! Also whenever I’m not in the mood to work I watch your videos and vlogs and it gets me so motivated to get things done.

I have no idea why but I love your voice ❤️ I think it’s so adorable !!! I love you 💕💕

The last tip of the "empty" seat is new to me and we will try it. That phone has a nice video quality.

LOVE THIS, super helpful video for us especially because we're travelling to Europe this summer!! Keep up the great content :)

I traveled to Hakone as well when I was 17, one of my favorite memories! This really brought me back, thank you!

I am obsessed with Travel hack videos, but I must admit they get generic and redundant after a point of time. Your video is a breath of fresh air with insane production quality, great personality and, of course, informative content

I want to give this video so much more than a thumbs up. First of all you can't go wrong with those tips. And along the way there's the absolutely stunning footage. The sequence @4:25-4:35 gave me chills. Not to mention the vlog highlights the lovely relationship between father and daughter. Yes, the quality camera helped but someone has to shoot with it and you could not do a better job. Just outstanding!!

Out here from #instagram! Love you Monica!!!! So happy you actually made a video of your trip to Japan! 😍♥️🙌🏼

Is so sweet of you that you took your father to Japan. You girl earned my full respect. Keep doing that great work.

I was in Japan just a few months ago and really wanted to visit Mt Fuji! Unfortunately, 2 typhoons were coming so I couldn't visit it :( I guess I'll just have to go back !

Loved this video Monica! The tips were great and you obviously work hard on it. Also, it was sweet to see how close you are with your father! Looks like you guys had a fun trip!!

your relationship with your dad is so cute!!

loyal vlog viewer coming over here to say this video is 12/10! you're editing and eye for digital creativity is honesty breathtaking and I wish more people could see what you can do. your videos like these are more than just 10 minutes of entertainment/information - they're legit an experience. I swear my mood is always changed (for the better) after watching these videos of yours, and I 100% believe it has to do with the way you create and put these videos together. I can watch 9 other "Travel" videos that don't give me the urge to get off my couch whatsoever, but your videos have me opening up airline websites in another tab, only 3 mins into the video. all in all, just know your videos and your creative mind are truly loved and enjoyed!!

Yay so glad you did this! :)

Great video! So cute how you took your dad on his first trip overseas! Looks like you guys have a great relationship! I’m also learning so much about travel from your videos! Will be using this on my trip to Spain next month.

this is the quality content i subscribed for

I thought the railway system was so easy! I barely used my phone for anything because I found information at any food store or station. I'd love to see more japan or travel videos from you! They're great!

LOVE this video!! Definitely helpful ❤️❤️

Love it! I enjoy your videos so much, doesn’t matter if it’s a vlog or something like this. It’s always so calming and just beautiful content to look at! It looks like you and your dad had a great time, I’m so happy for you ❤️

Great video AND quality using the Samsung! I definitely wanna visit Japan now, lol.

Hey Monica, here from the vlogs :) just wanted you to know all your videos (especially vlogs since you moved to Seattle) are my absolute favorite. Watching them encourages me to want to work and go out and make my days meaningful. Thank you!!

been waiting for the video from Japan!

Great tips. I especially like the one about eating light before a flight. You don’t see that one in many other tips videos, and it’s so true! We love Japan (my husband has been there 33 times!) but the jet lag is real for us. We’re on the east coast, so the time difference is 12 hours! 😴 PS, if you haven’t been to Osaka, try to go. We like it much more than Tokyo. As a frequent traveler myself, I have a few tips to add. 1. As tempting as it is to have a drink on a long flight, don’t do it. It seriously dehydrates you, and dehydration contributes to jet lag. 2.) when you have to include connections, try to go through larger airports, as they have more options for other flights if you miss your connection or a flight is cancelled. 3.) flying early morning usually means fewer delays as late connecting flights haven’t had time to mess up the schedules yet. Also, if you miss your connection, it gives you more options for other flights than if you arrive late afternoon or evening, as many airlines won’t have more flights out until the next day. 4.) leave AT LEAST 2 hours between connections, especially if your connection is overseas. Three hours is better. It might seem like a waste of time, but it gives you a cushion for a late arrival, time needed to go through passport control/immigrations, getting lost trying to find your new gate (some airports are huge and require you to take trains to other terminals), or just using the bathroom or finding something to eat. Trust me, it’s better to have plenty of time to get to your next gate than having to run through an airport. 5.) look up ScotteVest products. They’re made for travel and have TONS of secret, inside pockets so you can leave your purse at home and feel very secure.

So impressive that this is done on a phone!!

This quality is insane. This is the most professional video I've seen you put out & I've been watching your vlogs since you were in high school. so for a long time. This is awesome. I really enjoyed it!!!!!!!!

So creative! Loved the video! Such good quality!!! ✨

Your videos always cheer me up :) I’ve been in and out of the hospital for the past couple years with a chronic disease called CRPS but your videos and vlogs always make me feel better

I have to say something I did a lot of bad things on planes and in airports 1. I eat ALOT of food before going on a plane 2. All my bags are black 3. I stayed up 1 time on a plane for 17 hours with no sleep 4.All I do is eat and watch on airplanes

Great Video Monica 😎👍 I would love to visit Japan 🇯🇵 I bet it was a treat for you and your dad to visit 😎

Came from the vlog!! You said you would respond! I am obsessed with traveling so I love any videos related to that. This was such a refreshing take on travel tips. I loved how you kinda did a travel diary with a sprinkle of hacks. You are a big reason why I love traveling so much

Thanks for the great travel hacks

Plus i am soo happy bc ur dad is very old and u took him to explore Japan that should be a really nice gift 😊😊