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17 Best YouTube Travel Channels to Follow

Written By: The Planet D

Digital Nomads

Updated On: December 14, 2022

You may have seen our list of the best youtube travel vloggers written by the outstanding Christine of GrrlTraveler . She introduced us to some of the best travel vloggers who have endured through the years. That list of youtube channels features the heavy hitters and best travel vloggesr on YouTube, including Vagabrothers, Mark Weins, Kristen and Siya, Samuel and Audrey and Hey Nadine. So check that out here .

We didn’t want to mess with Christine’s list, but we did want to share more amazing youtube travel channels with you that we check out weekly. Christine had a strict criteria for her choices for the best travel channel like consistent updates, niche, and channels that bring a new spin on the word Travel Show – (She knows what she likes and she has a TV producing background after all).

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Best Travel YouTube Channels

We chose our list of YouTube travel channels in a similar fashion. They are people we watch regularly, they update consistently, and have entertaining videos and personalities and do creative work. These travel YouTubers combined with Christine’s list are the best travel channels on youtube. They make us want to travel and I know they will do the same for you. 

Most Inspiring YouTube Travel Channels

These are not in a particular order. Everyone on this list is a great travel channel on YouTube. There is something to suit everyone’s taste.

1. MIKE COREY

Mike is one of the most innovative storytellers in travel on YouTube. With his unique editing, fantastic footage and wild sense of adventure you’ll love watching his videos from around the world. Because of his high production value, Mike is hired a lot for companies and brands to make professional travel videos on their channels. Mike is so charismatic, he is a host on the BBC Travel channel too!

2. Drew Binsky

When we first wrote this list (and Christine wrote hers) Drew Binskey wasn’t even on the radar yet. And now he has exploded to become the most successful youtube travel channel out there. He is on a mission to visit every single country on earth and Drew shares videos that take you off the beaten path. He is always showing you what it is really like to travel to a place and he features locals in interviews showcasing their culture and every day life.

3. ARIENNE PARZEI

Arienne has burst onto the scene in the past year, but we’ve known her for quite some time. Winning the Best in Travel at the Buffer Festival in Toronto (this is considered the Oscars of YouTube Travel) she has gone none stop producing quality videos. Her 8 part video series highlights her climb of Mount Kilimanjaro with World Vision Canada. Her videos are professional quality and she is highly sought after by brands and destinations to produce travel videos.

4. Going Awesome Places

Will of Going Awesome Places covers everything travel. From what travel gear he uses, to giving you inspiration to create your own trips. We love his editing style, use of drones and the feeling of taking you into the destination as you travel along. Will has some great adventures and is a serious adventure traveler but he also has a lot of fun showing travels that everyone can do too!

5. Tourist2Townie

Gareth travels slow and really delves into the destination that he visits. Tourist2Townie travelled extensively in Brazil and became a sensation in Brazil. While visiting a Rio favela, we even saw his logo plastered on the walls of the community. Now that’s fame! 

He’s now left South America and is bigger than ever traveling the world and sharing his video series from each country he visits on his exceptional travel channel.

6. Expert Vagabond

Matthew Karsten is the king of adventure travel doing everything from diving with sharks in South Africa (without a cage) to trekking solo across Greenland. If you want inspiration or need some motivation to get your lazy butt off the couch, check out his videos that he’s posted from his years of travelling around the world.

Update: We shared Matt’s video above in 2019 when updating this article and couldn’t believe this moment never went viral. Well guess what? It finally hit the big time and everyone is buzzing about that penguin now. Check it out.

7. Steve Hanisch

Steve is another travel videographer with high production value on his travel channel that is sought after by tourism board and travel brands. He speaks around the world about making travel videos and produces his videos in both English and German. He’s also got a great sense of humour and is an all-around nice guy.

8. Be My Travel Muse

Kristin is one of the top female travel bloggers and is making waves in the travel vlogging world now too! Travel along with your laid back vibe as she goes around the world to places like the Philippines and Mexico to everywhere in between. She does adventure travels and we love how she chats directly to the audience making you feel like a friend.

Maiku runs his own production company and has won several video awards. We always love checking out his videos. He has put together some great video series that keep you hooked on what is coming next. I really like his behind the scenes information and journalist quality videos like the video above showcasing the Toronto restaurant market.

10. David’s Been Here

David Hoffmann has been traveling the world since 2008. We met him in Istanbul and since that time his YouTube Channel that focuses on food and travel has skyrocketed! With videos uploaded nearly every day from 77 countries and over 1,000 destinations, you’ll never run out of things to watch!

11. Getting Stamped

Adam and Hanna are that dreamy couple that you see on commercials showcasing exotic destinations. They were made for starring in their own travel channel. We love going to island destinations with them as they showcase beautiful locales with their drone work and fanstastic cinematography.

12. Vacation Couple

Kristin and Shadi specialize in resort tours and when we book vacations, we check out their travel channel first. Shadi is a graphic artist by trade, so his work is second to none. When you watch their travel videos, you feel like you are watching a Club Med advertisement and will want to book a luxurious getaway right now!

13. Nomadasaurus

Alesha and Jarryd are an Australian adventure couple that have been on the go for since meeting in a hostel in 2008. They’ve recently returned home after a decade of traveling the world and are showcasing their life in a van through fun videos. We love their organic style and sense of adventure in their videos.

14. Christopher Rudder

Chris is a fellow Canuck who shares his love for travel through his cinematic style and very sexy voiceovers. (this is Deb talking here 🙂 I feel like I am watching a full on travel show when watching Chris as he covers everything from adventure to food, culture and city guides.

15. CAILIN O’NEIL

Cailin was one of the first travel bloggers/youtubers we ever discovered. Coming from a film and TV background she puts a lot of information and personality into her videos. Cailin is a fellow Canuck who has a great sense of humour and a talent for storytelling. Coming from a film and tv background, she makes her travel videos feel like a proper documentary-like one of our favourites the Tomatino Festival.

16. Cammy D

Cameron is the son of one of the world’s top travel writers, Heather Greenwood Davis and he is going to be a star. While still in school, he’s been producing travel vlogs about travels that he’s been on with his family. He’s been branching out recently from travel to tackle subjects like racism, the importance of youth voices, and even showing off his talents in video games.

17. Brendan Vanson

Brendan has a great mix of photography tuturials and day vlogging. Mixing his talents for photography and his great sense of humour, he has been able to carve out a unique niche that has attracted a large following. If you love to take pictures of your travels, you’ll love his getting the shots series “Where he explains how he takes his breathtaking images.

18. ThePlanetD

While you are browsing, check out our travel channel on YouTube. We put up new videos every week.

We have adventure travel videos from all seven continents doing everything kayaking in Antarctica and learning to whitewater kayak, to taking a luxury train journey through the Rocky Mountains.

Give us a Follow us on YouTube: We’ve posted nearly 400 videos on our Travel Channel from our 100+ countries visited. You’ll have hours of entertainment and a few laughs.

If you haven’t noticed, there are a lot of Canadians on this list. I didn’t know it until I compiled this one but clearly We Canucks tend to have a lot of love for each other. This list is also not in a particular order.

What’s Your Favourite YouTube Travel Channel?

Do you have a favourite YouTube Travel Channel? Make sure to leave a link in the comments below. We’ll keep adding as we find them! 

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28 thoughts on “17 Best YouTube Travel Channels to Follow”

i culdnt find any better travel insights than this , thanks a bunch

wow, thanks for putting this piece of information together

Thank you Dave and Deb for sharing this great article. Me and my wife We love travelling and when we not travelling, we can watch someone else travelling…)

An indeed insightful collection of travel youtube channels one would wish to watch.

Thank you very much theplanetd.com to telling us about inspiring travel channel.

This Guy “Indigo Traveller” is really a worthy mention. Gives us an insight into North Korea

Way late to the game but I’d recommend Indigo Traveller. He puts out lots of great content, goes to a number of less poplar destinations (including NK), and seems like a genuinely awesome guy to boot.

Check out Chasing Everywhere! She travel the world full time and makes videos of unique places she finds. Really beautiful drone footage and great tips and tricks! youtube.com/chasingeverywhere

Thanks for letting us know. We’ll definitely check them out! This post is a year or so old, so it is time to update it for sure. Cheers Deb

Hey there! When/if you update your YouTube adventure travels to watch list, maybe consider QE Adventures (short for Quinn and Ethan Adventures).

These teenage brothers are skilled videographers and editors and personably narrate their family friendly high adventures in a style that makes audiences wish they’d come along. It’s one of the few channels with videos from the teenage travelers’ perspectives.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1K9qsPWma9X-tEmrK4wq6Q

Love this post!! Thankyou!! So much inspiration in one page its insane! You guys should definitely check out our youtube channel too! We are Mami & Papi – young parents with a passion for life! Our channel is recent but slowly upcoming – we hope to become insipration to others too one day 🙂 https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8vQHR5Du1dx1LVEoqL_KUQ

Thanks for sharing your channel. I’ll be sure to check it out and all the best to you!

Hi, Dave and Deb.

Have to say a relay wonderful blog 🙂 Something similar what we have started our self, but we are aiming for local travel experience in our small but very beautiful country Lithuania. As I see you haven’t been here. You are very very welcomed here. Although we are small but that does not mean we don’t have anything to show 🙂 Would be super so see your experience of our countr here 🙂

Cheers, Auste and Justas @ TravelingLithuania

Thanks! We’d love to come to Lithuania in the near future.

What is with the popularity contest? This is the same boring list that everyone publishes. I’m so tired of seeing the same people on these lists, two of whom should not be included!

You are more than welcome to add some names. We asked if anyone had someone to add. So put them on the list. These are the people we follow and enjoy. Also, there is another list that Christine wrote for us just before we compiled this one. that we talked about at the beginning of this blog post. (if you read it) And the reason we decided to do a part two. Sorry if you are not on it, I am not familiar with your videos, but I’ll take a look. I don’t know everyone out there. But I try.

Ah, I just went and took a look at your YouTube travel channel and see that you haven’t posted in two years. That would be the reason I hadn’t thought of you. Good luck if you start posting again. PS, I deleted your comment made under the John Doe email address as I see it is from the same IP address as you, (within minutes of each other) and nobody needs to read a second complaint saying the same thing by you under a pseudonym. But I left yours up because I feel that people have a right to their opinion. Cheers!

Great collection, getting entertained and inspired to travel. Thanks

Amazing collection of channels here! I really dig the aggregation and attribution going on. Thanks for sharing these channels with us!

Thanks for the recommendations, I will check these out!

So my channel isn’t quite as robust as many of the ones mentioned here, but it does highlight a part of the world that none of these Youtube channels even go near. Check it out! I’d love to hear your feedback.

Xinjiang | FarWestChina Youtube Channel

Thanks for sharing Josh, I’ll definitely check you out! You should leave your link so everyone can find you!

Thanks i will bookmark this for making video.

Great post! Will be hanging out on YouTube for the rest of the night!

Awesome read, i mostly use YouTube for food so its great to see that there are some awesome streams about travel that will excite my wanderlust 🙂 lovely read

I like this blog. thanks for the blog. it was very informative and the pictures are captured very beautifully.

Great photos. thanks for the blog. I like this blog.

The one thing that you have noticed is that those who make YouTube travel video has best of their components and top quality video camera devices which let them take best of shots make them look like a professional photographer.

10 Best Travel YouTubers To Follow

by: David Woutersen

First Published: March 27, 2023

If you’re planning a trip or looking for travel inspiration, YouTube is a great place to start. With so many travel YouTubers, it can be hard to know where to begin. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the ten best travel YouTube channels to follow.

These YouTubers are experts at capturing the essence of travel and sharing their experiences with their audiences. From adventure travel to luxury travel, there’s something for everyone on this list.

Whether you’re looking for tips on budget travel, food and drink recommendations, or just some beautiful travel footage, these channels have got you covered.

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Top 10 Travel YouTubers

Wolters world.

Wolters World is a travel channel run by Mark Wolters. He shares his travel experiences and provides tips and advice for travelers.

His videos cover various destinations, from popular tourist spots to off-the-beaten-path locations. His friendly and approachable style makes his videos easy and enjoyable to watch.

Kara and Nate

Kara and Nate are a couple who have been traveling the world full-time since 2016. Their videos showcase their adventures and experiences in different countries and provide useful travel tips and advice.

They have a fun and energetic style, and their videos are always entertaining.

Be My Travel Muse

Be My Travel Muse is a channel by Kristen Sarah, a travel blogger, and YouTuber.

Her videos feature her solo travel adventures, and she provides tips and advice for solo female travelers.

She has a down-to-earth and relatable style, and her videos are both informative and inspiring.

Hey Nadine is a travel vlogger sharing her adventures on YouTube for over a decade.

Her videos cover a wide range of destinations and travel topics, and she also provides tips and advice for travelers.

She has a fun and bubbly personality; her videos are always entertaining.

Kristen and Siya

Kristen and Siya are a Canadian couple traveling the world since 2010. Their videos showcase their adventures and experiences in different countries and provide useful travel tips and advice.

They have a fun and upbeat style, and their videos are always enjoyable.

Girl vs. Globe

Girl vs. Globe is a travel channel run by Sabina Trojanova, a travel blogger and YouTuber.

Her videos feature her solo travel adventures, and she provides tips and advice for female travelers. She has a friendly and relatable style, and her videos are informative and inspiring.

Sorelle Amore

Sorelle Amore is a travel vlogger who shares her adventures and experiences in different countries. Her videos cover many topics, from budget travel to solo travel.

She has a no-nonsense and straightforward style, and her videos are informative and entertaining.

Luke Life Charms

Luke Life Charms is a travel vlogger who shares his adventures and experiences in different countries.

His videos focus on cultural experiences and local cuisine, and he provides tips and advice for travelers. He has a calm and relaxed style, making his videos informative and enjoyable.

Vagabrothers

Vagabrothers is a travel channel run by two brothers, Marko and Alex Ayling. Their videos showcase their adventures and experiences in different countries and provide useful travel tips and advice.

Rick Steves Europe

Rick Steves Europe is a travel channel run by Rick Steves, a famous travel writer and TV personality.

His videos focus on European travel, and he provides tips and advice for travelers. He has a friendly and approachable style; his videos are informative and entertaining.

How We Made This Selection

When selecting the best travel YouTubers, we considered several factors to ensure our list included only the most inspiring and informative channels.

Here are the criteria we used:

Inspiration

We looked for channels that inspire viewers to travel and explore the world.

The best travel YouTubers should be able to transport their audience to different parts of the world and make them feel right there with them.

Information

The selected channels should provide viewers with valuable information, such as travel tips, destination guides, and cultural insights.

We looked for channels that go beyond just showing pretty footage and provide practical information that viewers can use to plan their trips.

Authenticity

We looked for channels that were authentic and genuine. The best travel YouTubers should be honest about their experiences and not just show the highlights.

We also looked for channels that showcase local cultures and communities respectfully and responsibly.

Production Quality

While production quality isn’t the most important factor, we did consider it when selecting the best travel YouTubers.

The selected channels should have good camera work, editing, and sound quality to ensure an enjoyable viewing experience.

We also looked for channels that engage with their audience and create a sense of community.

The best travel YouTubers should be responsive to comments and questions and create content that encourages viewers to interact with them and each other.

Considering these criteria, we created a list of the best travel YouTubers who inspire, inform, and connect with their audience.

Why You Should Follow Them

If you’re a travel enthusiast, following travel YouTubers is a great way to get inspired, learn about new destinations, and even plan your trips.

Here are a few reasons why you should follow these travel YouTube channels:

Get Insider Tips

Many travel YouTubers are seasoned travelers who have visited countless destinations.

They can provide insider tips on where to go, what to see, and how to save money while traveling.

Experience New Destinations

Through their videos, travel YouTubers can take you on a virtual tour of some of the most beautiful and exotic destinations worldwide.

You can experience these places through their eyes and taste what being there is like.

Learn About Different Cultures

Traveling is not just about seeing new places; it’s also about learning about different cultures.

Many travel YouTubers focus on cultural experiences, allowing you to learn about different customs, traditions, and ways of life.

Find Inspiration For Your Own Travels

Watching travel videos can be a great inspiration for planning your trips (much like adventure quotes ).

You can get ideas for new destinations to visit, activities to try, and even tips on how to save money while on the road.

Overall, following the best travel YouTube channels can be fun and informative to explore the world from the comfort of your home.

Whether you’re an experienced traveler or just starting, there’s something for everyone in the world of travel vlogging.

Final Thoughts

Traveling is an exciting and enriching experience, and watching travel vloggers on YouTube can help you plan your next adventure or simply satisfy your wanderlust. These YouTubers cover many topics and destinations, from budget to luxury, solo, and family travel.

You can find it all on YouTube whether you are looking for inspiration, tips, or entertainment.

By subscribing to these channels, you can stay up-to-date with the latest travel trends and learn from the experiences of others. 

While there are many travel YouTubers, we believe these are some of the best in the business. They have earned their reputations through hard work, dedication, and a genuine love for travel.

We hope you have found this article helpful and will check out some of these channels for yourself. Happy travels!

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David is the founder of Outofthe925.com and has been in the social media industry since 2017. Since then, his mission has been to help others take control of their online presence. For some, this has been earning an income online; for others, it's teaching how to use social networks more effectively. And each year, he continues to help millions with strategy, troubleshooting, and inspiration.

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Watching people, clouds, and birds pass your window is only entertaining for so long. After a while, a change to your limited, self-quarantined reality may be necessary. And while you can virtually visit museums and even national parks from your couch, they’ve got nothing on a brisk train ride through the Swiss countryside or journey around the Arctic Circle .

Virtual train rides offer viewers the chance to zone out and calm the mind, while seeing new landscapes, some of which many people will never experience in real life, quarantine or not. Plus, you don’t have to worry about train fare or if the onboard amenities are up to par — just pour yourself a hot cup of tea (or a cocktail to fit the destination ) and hop aboard.

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The trip starts in St. Moritz, Switzerland on a perfectly sunny day and ends in Tirano, Italy via the high-mountain Bernina Pass. Sit back with an Italian-style caffè and watch as the train cuts through picturesque villages and rumbles alongside dizzying cliffs and sparkling blue waters. Along the way, you’ll break a few records — albeit virtually: It is the highest railway alpine crossing in Europe and the highest adhesion railway on the continent. Not bad for a fully virtual experience .

4. Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Colorado, United States

If you’ve ever dreamed of making it to the top of Colorado’s Pikes Peak , which sits 14,115 feet above sea level, here’s your chance. Hop aboard North America’s highest train and join this fast-motion virtual tour . The trip starts at the station in Manitou Springs and climbs the well-known peak in a matter of minutes, allowing the viewer to sit back and enjoy the dizzying ride.

5. Belgrade–Bar Railway, Montenegro

You’ll start your journey in the town of Bar, near the Adriatic Sea, before passing through the line’s longest tunnel (20,246 feet) and over the highest railway bridge in Europe. After zipping through the country’s impressive mountainous region , end the virtual trip in the town of Bijelo Polje — 102 tunnels and 96 bridges later.

6. North Wales Coast Line, England to Wales

Travel along the beautiful Wales coast aboard a British Rail Class 175, a type of diesel passenger train used in the United Kingdom. The virtual excursion kicks off in the city of Chester, England and quickly travels over the border into Wales, passing through lush countryside before hitting the coast and continuing west.

7. Nordland Line, Norway

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Often considered to be one of the world’s most scenic railroads, the Ferrocarril Central Andino links the Pacific port of Callao and the capital city of Lima with Huancayo and Cerro de Pasco. This four-part virtual journey begins in Chosica and ends near the Galera railway station in the Andes. In part one , you’ll traverse the massive Puente Carrión bridge; part two climbs from Matucana to San Mateo, one of the most scenic parts of the line; part three takes travelers over the Puente Infiernillo bridge, which passes through a tight canyon with high rock walls on either side; and finally, part four lets you travel virtually through one of the world’s highest railroad tunnels.

9. 7 Express Line, New York, United States

If you find yourself strangely missing the familiar sounds of your commute, this cab-view video of the New York City subway will scratch the itch. The 7 Express Line (Flushing Express) travels from Queens to Manhattan , providing outside and underground views along the way. And if you’re into trains, keep in mind that this footage was shot on one of the line’s R62A trains, which have since been returned to the 6 train.

10. Sarajevo–Ploče Railway, Bosnia and Herzegovina

You can explore the Balkan country of Bosnia and Herzegovina by train, thanks to this virtual cab-view video . Starting in Čapljina, you’ll dip into Croatia quickly before crossing the border back into Bosnia and Herzegovina and ending your trip in the country’s capital, Sarajevo. A good portion of the journey follows the Neretva River and passes through tight, mountainous terrain and over the Bradina Pass.

11. South Western Railway, England

You’ll start your virtual journey on the London Underground at London Waterloo station and then head west, eventually dropping south toward Southampton and ending at Southampton Central station. Along the way, you’ll see the London skyline before moving into the vibrant, green countryside.

12. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, Colorado, United States

This historic line takes travelers from one mountain town to another, traveling over a high-alpine mountain pass to get there. This three-part tour offers guests a virtual ride on the three-foot-wide narrow-gauge heritage railroad as it traverses over 45 miles between Durango and Silverton. During part one , enjoy the breathtaking journey along a narrow ledge cut into a sheer cliff face far above the Animas River; in part two , the train chugs high up into the Colorado mountains; and in part three , it heads down the mountain pass into the Wild West town of Silverton.

13. Wengernalp Railway, Switzerland

Enjoy a perfectly clear driver’s-eye view of the stunning route from Lauterbrunnen to Kleine Scheidegg. You’ll virtually cross pretty Swiss villages and tree-covered slopes as you climb up into the mountains, eventually passing views of snow-covered mountains and deep valleys.

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Although the Swiss athlete was taken out of high school at age 16 to focus on tennis, and although this is his second time to "ever set foot on a college campus," Federer received the honor of a Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Dartmouth. Accordingly, the ex-professional tennis player laughed at the idea of naming himself "Dr. Roger."

Federer began his commencement address by lightening the atmosphere, joking about the uncomfortable material of the graduation regalia and asking the students to "keep in mind" that he has "worn shorts almost every day for the last 35 years." He retired from professional tennis in 2022 , and his final days as a tennis player are about to be a new documentary on Prime Video, Federer: Twelve Final Days. Watch a trailer for that here:

In his speech, Federer spoke about how college graduation parallels his experience to " graduating tennis ." The 20-time Grand Slam winner spoke about strongly disliking the word "retired"—we wouldn't speak of college graduation as retirement, he argued, and so the same shouldn't be said of tennis. Since Federer "graduated tennis" in 2022, he has embraced three essential tennis lessons and applied them to his life, and he shared them with Dartmouth's Class of 2024:

1. "Effortless" is a myth.

Federer's tennis may look effortless, but there are myriads of effort behind the technique and discipline. In other words, he says, "effortless is a myth." Talent is important too, he contends, but talent means many things—it means discipline, patience, self-trust, love for the process, and being able to manage your life—all those attributes count as talent. "Some people are born with them. Everybody has to work at them," Federer declares. Dartmouth alumni may look effortlessly accomplished, but Federer insists the graduates understand the effort they have put into arriving at this moment.

2. It’s only a point.

Even though he won frequently, Federer has dealt with loss. Tennis is simple in that manner: one player wins, and the other "gets back on a plane, stares out of the window," and contemplates how they lost. Although Federer won almost 80% of all matches he played during his tennis career, he won only 54% of the points. In other words, "even top-ranked tennis players win barely more than half of the points they play." Loss and defeat is essential, he tells the graduates, the important lesson is to move on and focus on the future. "You accept it. Cry it out if you need to... then force a smile."

3. Life is bigger than the court.

Federer explains that was just starting out, he understood that tennis was only a component of his life. Living a rewarding life that includes family, friendships, culture, and travel is a lifelong necessity. Federer tried to never forget this essential lesson: "I knew that tennis could show me the world... but tennis could never be the world."

Federer emphasizes the same goes for any college graduate, or person at all, telling them that they must never take for granted how much effort it took for their communities to shape them. "And more important, that we are here for each other every day," he reminds the graduates.

The retired tennis player adds that when one is given an opportunity—such as graduating from an Ivy League school—one has a duty to give and make a difference, in their own way. "All of you have so much to give," he says, "and I hope you will find your own, unique ways to make a difference."

Watch Federer's full commencement address here:

His remarks were wise, earnest, and moving. Even from his position as a celebrity and record-breaker tennis player, he is sincere in his gratitude: "Dartmouth, this has been an incredible honor for me." And, he adds, do not forget the most important lesson of all: "And most of all, be kind to one another... and have fun out there."

Sofia Yadigaroglu is the Digital Editorial Intern for Town & Country where she covers fashion, culture, entertainment, and other life ‘essentials.’ A student at Amherst College, she studies English and Art History, loves to paint, and speaks four languages. Follow her at @sofiayadigaroglu on Instagram.

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