MY STORY (so far) 

Dude, do you even understand how inspiring ur journey is?! I left my home (Brazil) over 10 years ago and I love to see ur journey. so happy you r at it.

I love you, Gareth! Thanks for getting out there and out of your comfort zone, and being an inspiration!

Just found you today Gareth ...you do speak like a traveler...I like that...thanks for sharing your story...Dont forget to visit Mexico...Take care.

"This is my beautiful mother" was great, I could feel all the girls watching this go "Awhhhh"

Been wanting to travel across Latin America and watching this video just makes me want to go after it. Thanks for your story it's very inspirational.

Thank you for following your heart and finding a way to make a career out of what you love. You have such a great platform to inspire others to do the same. There is nothing worse than hating what you do every day and nothing better than waking up loving what you do.

Extraordinary! Hearing your story reminded me of the following lines in the Alchemist: "...the language of enthusiasm, of things accomplished with love and purpose, and as part of a search for something believed in and desired." Keep conquering each day and place with your enthusiasm 🌟

Gareth, I really enjoy your programs and presentations. When you talk, you' re also very expressive with you hands, I like that because it keeps my attention. You take very good care of yourself and your hands and it really shows. Good luck in your business, now and in the future handsome!!!

I have a great respect for you.Thank you for being you.Most of all being open minded and teachable to a culture unlike what you thought you knew..Hawaii...Molokai.. I'm from Hawaii Island on the northern part of the island. Molokai is a very SPIRITUAL place and has a lot of mana (power). Thank you for being someone that knows truth and wisdom of a place I call home.

You are such a legend, l love the small town to big thing stories

So inspiring! I loved your side note about what a bad Spanish student you were... Pilar + Cesar = No Bueno ;) Looking forward to seeing where the next 5 years takes you. Adventure on, friend!

Greetings from Brunei. In 2001, i went to the midlands in England for university, did odd jobs (including an assistant at a funeral home), graduated, went south to London to do my postgraduate, graduated again, travelled across Europe and road tripped across the United States, back in London I found a pretty swanky job that paid a lot and lived as a yuppie for a while, the global economy tanked in 2008 and everyone in my office including myself got fired, I fell in love, fell out of love (that was painful), met some of the most amazing people along the way who are some of my best friends now, partied like there was no tommorow and mostly had a blast. Then I realized 9 years had gone by and decided to head home. There were orgasmic highs and horrendous lows but I would not trade it for anything.

Wow u come a long way G !!! Nice story very interesting 🤔...... but looking back look at u now u all over places that nobody’s can afford just only in a dream..... nice vlogs very inspiring N informative about ur self nice to know!!!!👍👍👍👍

Love your story...y tu español es excelente

I also grew up in a small town in upstate NY called Ellenville, but you win, yours is way smaller than mine. Any plans to go back to Colombia? I discovered you after I saw the video you posted of you learning how to salsa dance and loved it. And finally, was that Mark Wiens you were eating noodles with? Love that guy!

Well, four years later I come across your background story. So interesting to say the least. You sure are an inspiration to uninhibited oneself and face your fears and challenges and do what makes you happy in life. You must be so proud of how far you’ve come. At 50, and with some responsibilities in life, I am not sure how I can pursue this without affecting my current life , but that’s one of those challenges that need to be overcome I guess. Even though I have traveled the world somewhat, because travel has always been my passion. In the meantime, I will continue following your travels and try to take those 1 week trips to the next destination on my bucket list. Safe travels, Gareth! Felicidades por todos tus logros. ❤️

Gareth I have to say that your back story really adds depth to your channel. As a "townie" travler myself I definitely get traveling to connect with others vs traveling to be a tourist. It's also really good to know that you come from normal beginnings too as opposed to just being born rich and doing these things. :p it makes What you do more inspirational and seemingly attainable. keep up the good work! JP

Apple pickers will rule the world!

The roots of salsa originated inEastern Cuba (Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo) from the Cuban Son (about 1920) and Afro-Cuban dance (like Afro-Cuban rumba). There, Spanish and Afro-Cuban musical elements were combined, both in terms of rhythm and the instruments used. learning is key.

You’ve accomplished a lot! 👍🏻

Hi! Sou do Brasil e te admiro muito! Abraços!!!

It's fun to see how much different your style has changed since this video.

WOW! WHAT A STORY. I LIKE AND I'LL SUBSCRIBE.

Your story is just as amazing as your videos....love you so much😍😍😍 (haha...tounge kissed huh!) 😄

Thank you so much for sharing!! Such a great story & so impressive how you not only had the guts to admit you weren’t happy but the courage to do something about it. So brave. I’m going to Hawaii in A couple weeks & stumbled on your Kauai video. Can’t wait to try some of the tips out.

Thank you so much for the inspiration - at 59 years old, it's time.

This is what I want to do also for the rest of my life to travel and experience real life. Hopefully 40 yrs old is not too late to dream and pursue life I have been dreaming of.❤

- Wicked. We have very similar stories. I, too, had my own businesses and a small online company. Money at times was great! But, every time I looked toward the future - things just didn't feel right. I didn't want to continue like this forever. I needed something else. After many years of thought and research - I realized that what I wanted more than anything in life - was to travel the world. Meet people, see new things, and learn the local culture - "off the beaten path". So I literally dropped all businesses and walked away. Done. Like I never even stared then. I didn't care. I took everything I owned and walked in to GoodWill and gave it all away. I was done. I would rather travel - working mindless jobs throughout the world, living financially poor, but so internally fulfilled - than doing what I was doing in the States. Now, I am off traveling the world and Vlogging. I'm basically like a professional hobo, at times! Crazy as it sounds - but I love this! Keep it up man! Sooooo many places we both still need to visit! This Earth isn't going to travel itself! Hello from Thailand!

You are my inspiration Gareth

Thank you for sharing your story. I love this video so deep . I love you AppleMan 🍎. You did inspires me. From the start till the end of the video my heart is smiling 🥰☺️ How I wish to see new content of your video about your very first job 🍎🍎🍎. God bless you.🙏

Wow!

From a small town to the big old world you have done well living the life

Wow, so cool, thank you for posting this, inspiring indeed😊,after 7years in varsity I'm finally taking my first step towards my travel dream. Going on a solo trip to Japan😍,a bit scared as so is my momz but it's going to be life changing... Crossing fingers.

Great story i quit my job of 12 years and started working for an airline and traveling lol

Wow, what an inspiring story! 😊 thank you! I would like to know if you ever plan on getting married and having children one day? How do you think that lifestyle will shape your lifestyle now? Will you continue tourist 2 townie?

Que linda história Gareth!!! E que emoção ver a bandeira do meu Brasil ao seu lado meu amigo, o meu Brasil que é de todos desse mundo e inclusive, a sua casa meu irmão. #saudadesDoAndrew

When you said “I was scared” - I can sense how genuinely human you are. The whole perfect life/experiences fiesta over the internet makes me appreciate the existence of people like you. Thank you for sharing this.

Truly inspiring i love your videos.. specially your trip in the PHILIPPINES,you should include visiting Baguio City too.

So interesting story, great life!!! Hi from Moscow 😁😁😁

lol @ the part where you 1st tongue kissed a girl xD

Yes I knew we were in a relationship. Now you know too. Great! :) P.s. nice story! :) kinda like mine :)

Liked before watching! You inspired my trip to brazil. Especially to Florianopolis!!

very inspiring Gareth...even I have drafted a five year plan to move up the career ladder....hope you visit India someday.. cheers!!

Legend, keep up the good work mate 👊👊👊

yes bro! that's what I want to do with my life! #Inspiration right here...and you know what? I am studying Law (LLB) at Stellenbosch University in South Africa...what am I doing with my life xD

.....then he took a detour to Cleveland and became the Browns starting quarterback.....and the story continues.....

👏👏👏👏👏

Very interesting.I Iove traveling.

So super cool! Thanks for sharing!

I decided to subscribe. Your videos are so well done with great content. I loved that you mentioned how basketball was a good way to meet people overseas. I wonder if I can do the same by playing soccer with locals

Way more real than other big fake boring channels!

You are such a handsome traveller. I am hoping to meet you one day.

Decision making is the hardest...I am on this state now and I feel like I wanna get lost to really know what i want.

It's a great video. I follow your channel for a while. And I really enjoy it. First, thanks for making create videos for us. Funny thing, I was wondering which country you are from. I never thought you are a born American. I feel your english is great buy you have very noticeable accent. I was thinking. Mmm, this guy must moved to a english speaking country at young age. Then, I just saw your old video, the interview one for opening a book store . You spoke perfect american english. Does your accent really change or you just intentionally speak very slowly to cater the foreign audience? : )

Glad I stumble on your channel. Love your videos. Keep up the great work. Keep the dream going. Since you love to travel, travel to my house:) best of luck to you Gareth.

i'm really really like about your life's story!!! your video '' my first day in tokyo'' is the first video i saw. i was impressed by it and i also like it so much .someday i hope you will visit viet nam and make a great video. love you

Gareth, your story is inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

Good story (so far)...

Hey Gareth !! From a simple life u have made your life quite interesting...enjoyed it..Thanks for sharing

I loved London! I was there back in 2017

Yayyy great video and look forward to seeing more of your vlogs this year! Hit me up next time your in South Florida 👍🏽

I just 'discovered' you bro: Very Inspiring !

I like this style of video... ;-)

I am a late bloomer watching your videos. Is only when you featured the Philippines that I said what a cool guy and since then I followed your Vlogs. Your story is amazing and you are living proof that if you love your work, success will follow. Thank you for telling your story. It inspired me a lot.

I've noticed a Brazilian flag !!

very impressive works!

Hi buddy like your story by the way you still in the Philippines I love to see more of it and one more thing I'm from new York too

Today I subscribe your channel. I am feeling very good to know you.

Hello Mr. Apple Picker! Hello to Mom 😃

WoW Gareth, Great story. we should go salsa dancing some time =) saludos y abrazos desde San Diego!

I kept on thinking who your onscreen look alike is, and that news interview gave it away, you're a lot thinner there and pretty much looked like Christian Bale 😉😂😊👍💖 the part where you 1st time tongue-kissed a girl got stuck in my head, I don't know why or how? I'm pretty sure all kisses start with the lips, but yours is definitely different😂😂😂. Wish I had this kind of platform back in my younger years as I've been traveling here and there, and now it's a bit too late for me. Oh well, I'd just enjoy wherever you can take me with your travel adventure series Gareth. See you again soon here in Manila

Loooove your videos! Not too chatty, not too self-centered, and defo fun! You really highlight the culture and sights of places you visit which helps the audience immerse themselves in your experience. Thank you for sharing! ...oh and glad you enjoyed the Philippines :-)

Gareth, I signed up for your channel after watching the video you made in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. What you gave us of your experience staying in a simple house in that city was a demonstration of humility that showed the man of valor that you are. Now here watching this video where you let yourself show a little of your particular story, makes me sure that your channel is one of the best on RU-vid. Success for you boy. By the way, the backlands of Brazil are waiting for you for a second season of videos here, okay?

Hey man your videos and your personal story are just amazing and inspiring. I'm Italian but I live in Melbourne. If you'll have the chance, please make a video about Italy as well! Keep doing what you do because you are great at it 😀

Hey Gareth, Great video. My question to you is how did you manage to fund a five year Latin America cross continent trip? I realize you said you had money saved, but was that all that you needed?

I like this video a lot, great stuff!

Hi Gareth! I found you from your Japanese videos and you have become one of my bigger inspirations! I'm currently a high school senior and I have a feint idea of what I want to do with my future. I definitely want to travel and open an online business but your attitude and videos of being a doer instead of a thinker or a sayer inspired my character a lot! Right now, I'm trying to save as much $$ possible for my college life, but mainly I want to get out of college as soon as possible and just get out there and start doing many things. Watching you, I learned that you just go out and go for it, you try anything and everything possible and you don't fear or think too much about it and that's what has inspired me! Since I'm a super shy persona and I tend to think about things but I never do them out of fear or complacency, So just wanted to thank you for helping me slowly come out of this! : )

Hi! I discovered your channel a while ago, and I love your videos. I'm graduating from uni next year, and I'm not really sure what to do afterwards. One thing for sure is that I don't want to settle for this office job I have. This video really motivated me! Keep up the good work!

Saudações Gareth Leonard, o Brazil está contigo sempre.

Hello Gareth. Thank you for sharing your great story and letting us know who you are and what you been through. And basically how you come to be where you are now. Sometimes taking a chance on something new or doing something different you'll eventually find something you'll love. Well done Gareth.

Man! You're story is amazing!! Un abrazo desde España :)

Great inspirational story when you realized basketball got you nowhere, you changed gears. Not many can do it , whether it be basketball or drugs or alcohol. See more of you! This format is also okay.

Amazing story life story. Take care and God Bless.

I love your travel videos on Japan you give great tips and tourist advice, planning to go there next year but still choosing on what city to go to, any advice? Thank you for sharing your story - sláinte from Ireland

I love your story Gareth ..thanks for sharing and thanks for visiting my country Guatemala I hope it was a good experience.

Come to Indonesia...so many wonderfull place in here

After living five years in Latin America, do you speak fluent Spanish?

That was great man! Keep it up! :)

Your story is fascinating...just found your channel and now I want to travel..putting on my thinking cap as I write this...lol..

Kid, you know how to brand yourself. Good for you.

I don't care what people ever say, small towns in the USA is beautiful and noble.

That was so interesting! I'm always telling my kids to follow their heart. I'll have to show them this video.

Hello Gareth, I am filipina. I am one of ur subscriber and follower. I am addicted all of ur videos especially in Philippines. In short I am your avid fan. I wish I can see you in Philippines. To meet you in real would be my greatest accomplishment in life.

wooow what a great story!!

Thanks for sharing your story! I just discovered your channel so haven't really dove into the videos yet, curious if you've gone to Taiwan? If not, once it's open again, it is a must for the beauty of the land and people, but most of all, for the food!! And also, come visit some places up here in Oceanside!!

How old were you when the book company disbanded? Also, I worked in Barcelona, Spain this past summer and it was absolutely incredible. If you haven't been there I would highly recommend it.

Second street light, excited hahahaha. You are absolutely handsome and enjoying your vlogs. Keep up the good work

Can you make a video about your favorite places in Europe that you've been to?!?!

You're crazy, but in a good way. Threw it all in the air & took off...wow🙆🏾

HLT 4 life hahaha. Glad to see your all your successes, dude. Congrats