Simon Wilson - YouTube Travel Vlogger
The Hilarious Adventures of Simon Wilson: YouTube's Mischief Master
In the world of YouTube travel vloggers, one creator stands out: Simon Wilson from the UK. With travel escapades, wild challenges, and heartwarming tales, Simon’s channel never fails to get a laugh.
Simon Wilson isn’t your typical YouTube star - he has some class and his interactions with other people along the way are inspiring. His early videos were personal stories, then some sneak in for free challenges, and now mostly travel related - all with charmingly low production values. Little did he know, these would set the stage for his unique travel antics many years later.
First big viral video
From just getting an average of 15k views over his first 15 YouTube videos he got a breakthru viral video “Sneaking into Mayweather Vs McGreggor - $100,000 seat for free". And now after 7years (at the time of writting this blog) he has 1.14million subscribers and his latest video has 259K views in just 12 days.
The “No Money” Niche
Simon then followed up with some great “No Money Challenges.” Traveling the world with just £1, which often had him sleeping on the streets, sneaking into a shower, or charming the people from his favourite fast food outlet ‘McDonalds’ to get a feed, Simon relied on his great interpersonal skills to survive. This mix of travel vlog, survival guide, and social experiment became an instant hit.
Among Simon’s legendary stunts was crashing the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Russia. With determination, he sneaked into the stadium, capturing every moment and racking up millions of views.
Another more recent fan favorite is the ‘Monopoly board challenge’, where he plays real life Monopoly and travelling to wherever his playing peice lands.
Why I like watching Simon
Simon’s videos are more than comedic misadventures; they showcase the power of kindness and human connection as he is willing to have a genuine conversation with anyone who crosses his path - which can often lead to some very interesting stories. In many videos he is relying on strangers' generosity and maintaining an infectious positivity, Simon’s journeys are both funny and heartwarming.
Simon’s authenticity has built a dedicated community. His fans eagerly anticipate his next move, engaging with him in comments and sharing their stories.
What’s Next?
I would have to say that Simon Wilson’s future as a source of travel info on Youtube is bright. His innovative approach and relentless spirit keep his content exciting. Whether sneaking into events or surviving on pennies, there is always a sneaky trick or tip that would help any traveller.
Simon Wilson’s rise to YouTube fame is a tale of creativity, courage, and cheekiness. His travel and challenge videos, combined with his genuine personality, have captured millions of hearts. With Simon, every adventure is a potential laugh riot, proving the world is full of possibilities.