Where I've Been + What’s Coming in 2025 | Life Update & Travel Plans

✨ Thanks for Watching! I’m so grateful for your support on my channel. My goal is to inspire you to try something new, travel the world, and step out of your comfort zone! #LifeUpdate2025 #WhereIveBeen #ImBackOnYouTube #TravelPlans2025 #ReturningToYouTube #PersonalVlog #YouTubeJourney #ContentCreatorLife #HomeLifeVlog #TravelVlog2025 #LifestyleVlog #BehindTheScenes #NewYearNewPlans #SmallYouTuber #LifeIn2025 #VlogUpdate #LifeGoals2025 #CreatorLife 🎒 Watch the Full ‘Backpacking Brazil’ Series: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTWHONiFxHh3-SwFFD3lFNk27Yl1qeQB_ 💖 Support the Channel ✔️ Like, comment, share, and subscribe! ☕ Buy me a coffee to support future travels and videos! buymeacoffee.com/MackPacking 📲 Connect With Me 📸 Instagram: @mackenzie.ann.nelson 📩 For business inquiries: DM me on IG or through email 🎵 Music in My Videos All music is licensed through Epidemic Sound: 🎧 https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/jxyk3w 🙋‍♀️ About Me Hi! I’m Mackenzie Nelson — a 23-year-old solo backpacker from Southern California. I graduated from online college in 2023 and have been chasing adventure ever since. I love sharing my travel experiences through vlogs to inspire, entertain, and connect with other curious souls out there! 📸 Gear I Use GoPro HERO9 Black Canon EOS 77D w/ 18-55mm Lens Apple iPhone 13 ❓FAQs Q: How do you afford to travel? I've worked since I was 15 and saved around 90% of my income for travel and school. I also take on temp jobs when I'm back home and volunteer in hostels or farms where I can. My dream is to travel full-time and create content for a living! Q: Is solo travel safe? Yes — with caution! I follow my own "Backpacker Rules" to stay safe while on the road. 🎒 https://youtu.be/SFKaxYND1OM Q: Favorite countries so far? Definitely Mexico, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Portugal, Turkey, Philippines, and Argentina (to name a few) — incredible for budget backpacking, making friends, and experiencing rich culture.