The truth behind why we quit YouTube

All good things must come to an end. It's been fun watching but the time frame your kids are in now is so important to them and so short that I think you're doing the right thing. Will keep checking your content out! Thanks and best of luck on this new journey!

Totally understand! I’ve branched off to doing more solo travel and the content creation is so much easier than with the family. I appreciate your transparency and love your content!

The softest pivot I've ever viewed and loved watching.

❤ Sending you love. Thank you for sharing your experience. Looking forward to the new season.

Love this video... As a person that travels a few times each month, being home is like being on vacation at this point. I was trying to get my channel going and got so discouraged with progress that I just gave up on posting much long content. Its definitely a mental battle that can take away from the fun that I'm having, just sitting thinking about making content instead of enjoying the memories. Whatever God has for you is for you! ❤

As much as I love this channel, I totally understand and I wish you all the best.

Thank you for this. As a new travel content creator, you're right no one talks about this. You're video helps me confirm to explore different things on my channel. Plus I've learned with my regular 9 to 5 how to give myself free time to focus on me and nothing else.

Truly miss you… But completely understand what you mean.

I respect this so much. Such a mature and wholesome decision. Thanks for your transparency and for sharing.

Love your honesty ❤

Hey! I used to watch your videos since my family loves traveling and your experience of this addiction resonates with me so much! I do struggle to have this down time when we are back home from the trip, back to work, back to reality in a way. As well as I have recently started to create content myself (family not included) and even taking content for myself takes so much efforts when family is around (do mind my kids are 3 and 6 years old) so from having to wear specific outfits to be comfy around kids and all gear and etc, making aesthetic videos or pictures of myself takes ages… sending you love from Norway ❤

I noticed your channel a couple years ago becoz of the family travel content, love it and have been following for a long time. This is the most authentic messaging and as a mom I understand the whole thing and completely support your decision. Family comes first. I will continue being a fan and thank you for being transparent and authentic with the community here.

Still love your content and completely respect your new adventure made for the family :) I was just wondering how you DON'T get exhausted taking all of those travel videos LOL.

Hi Carmen, i love your channel and had been missing watching you guys for travel inspo. However i love your decision and thinks its the most wisest decision. Here's to evolution 😊

I agree, family first. My family is exhausted after every trip, so I completely understand. At least you got to enjoy the experience. You were my go to for travel. I only went where you reviewed, but I took away several pointers.

I prefer this highly. Thank you.

Completely understand. I’m not a content creator but I travel a lot. This year so far I have taken 7 trips (Miami, Orlando, Miami, Greece, Italy, Switzerland, Spain) and I was due to go to Miami again last week and I had to cancel because my body was literally screaming “SLOW DOWN”. I lost the money for the flight but I was ok with it. Now I am getting recharged for a busy summer, (Maldives, UAE, London) and going for a month to Honduras to finish the summer resting and recharging)

Wooooow this articulates so much of what we feel in the travel content creation space. Thank you for the transparency!

I enjoyed watching your video and will still sign on when it is you by yourself.

I am so proud of you for putting your children and family first. It is their time to grow as normal as they can and enjoy special time with their friends. Family first 🙏🏾🙏🏿🙏🏽💜

When I was a lot younger, my dad advised me to enjoy each stage of life. That has been a priceless advice to me as I meander each stage of life. I loved your family content and enjoyed visiting Moon Palace The Grand in Cancun because of the wonderful, fun job you did highlighting it! :-) Thanks! :-) I also understand the relief felt not having to edit for hours and using a lot of creative energy needed to create content. Fully enjoy this new stage of your life! :-)

I love your content I loved the traveling videos because I’m a mom who wants to travel the world with my girls ❤ will continue to watch your new content era 😊

Bravo, for putting the health and wellbeing of your family first. As far as YT goes...you guys put out quality content, so less is more. Don't stop traveling because my family and I have visited several destinations based on your TFF review. Cheers!

Missed your videos and your family so much! ❤

Hey Carmen! This is actually the first video of yours I've watched and I loved how relatable and honest you are about everything! It's funny that you mention being the 'creator' of the family and you feel like a director when you're travelling... I feel the same exhaustion while travelling with Ludvig, haha - although a lot less people to manage, I totally get ya. Looking forward to watching your solo videos!

Btw, I like you, your voice, and the way you present! ❤

Carmen, we're so here for whatever is ahead. Glad to hear that the girls are thriving. Congratulations to Serge on the new job.

Sister, you are not alone!! Everything you covered is so relatable! We’re just part-time RVers! These are all big reasons why we don’t have any interest in going full-time, but even traveling the few times a year we do, we’re very careful with the motives and direction behind all the YouTubing. I feel you on being the creator of the bunch and the one behind the magic of the channel. I hired an editor which took 17 tons of weight off my shoulders, and now I enjoy the filming process so much more. It’s so much MORE fun having the community I’ve built behind the scenes now instead of going it alone! They add so much more than I could solo.
If you haven’t considered it yet, maybe it’s time for that too while you pivot. Excited to see where your new ideas take you! Love seeing fellow creators thrive through a transition. Life is always changing! Embrace the new chapter, it’s gonna be great!

Yep, I agree family first. ❤ I’m a travel consultant so I’ll be continuing to watch your content.

....Will miss the long videos but respect you doing whats best for your fam..

I want to first thank you for your great content. I decided my first trip after(during) Covid would be to The Finest resort after watching your video. You video was so informative. And I must say that has been my best all inclusive experience. I’ve been 3 times since. I wish you and your family well for all your future endeavors. Much love to you ❤

Miss you guys but totally respect your decision and pray all is well with you and your family. You’re one if the smartest creators in travel so will totally stick with you ❤

Thanks for being so transparent, as always. Totally get why you're pivoting. Good luck with it. The bit about filming with the kids and directing them cracked me up. Can totally relate.

It’s easy to get burned out when you’re on camera all the time. Family comes first.

Totally get you 100% As a content creator I can totally relate that behind the scenes can be grueling and frustrating at times. We'll always be here to support you, especially if it's in the best interest of all of you (& your family). Wish you the very best moving forward.

That's a very good decision that you make! Thanks for sharing these real feelings! Way to go mama!

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Family first. You're not losing me as a viewer 😊

Completely resonate. The managing of the family bit is NUTS.

Oh I always used to watch yall this so sad

Nice seeing!!

Very interesting. Newly discovered. I did find the travel content informative. I was curious if your channel paid for all the travelling.

This was such a meaningful watch for me. As a newish mom (kids 1 & 3) and our travel/expat life I really want to make sure I'm creating and prioritizing a healthy environment like you spoke of. Thank you for the inspiration.

We need more honest people like you on social media! Thank you for being transparent. I love your priorities and your morals. It’s so refreshing to hear! You are making the best decision by following your heart! Sending best wishes to you and your family!

Hi Carmen! I came across your video, and we connected through CJS. Loved watching this video, and I appreciate your honesty. I've watched videos on your Small Steps Big Moves podcast, as well. You're incredibly articulate, thorough, and well spoken. Thanks for all the gems of wisdom you share. 💛

I was wondering what happened to y’all. Makes sense though. Totally respect your perspective but do miss seeing you guys.

Wow thank you SO much to every one of your kind comments! It feels scary to be walking into the unknown with no real plan (my control issues are so triggered right now 😅) but I really appreciate the support you’re all showing. Thank you! 🙏🏼