HAHA Podcast THE TRUTH BEHIND EVERY TRAVEL VLOG...
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Nov 25, 2025 Join Drew Binsky, a fearless travel YouTuber who has ventured to every country and made waves with his high-production travel documentaries. He shares his unique experiences living in rural Korea and the intriguing cultural insights he gained. Drew vividly recounts his eerie visit to North Korea and highlights the dangers of adventuring in places like Chad and Yemen. He also offers practical solo travel tips, discusses his video production process, and reveals his goal to meet every world leader. Get ready for a thrilling journey with Drew!
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Last American To Visit North Korea
- Drew Binsky described being one of the last Americans to visit North Korea before Americans were banned in 2017.
- He recalled flying a retro Air Koryo plane, strange airport lights, and shy locals playing badminton in the streets.
Viral North Korea Clip Launched Him
- Drew's first viral video was a short North Korea clip that got 10 million Facebook views overnight and launched his YouTube career.
- He regrets not filming more of his early Korea experiences before starting YouTube.
From Country Count To Deeper Goals
- After completing every country, Drew's next goals shifted to revisiting places with more depth and ambitious outreach like meeting world leaders.
- Travel becomes less about ticking boxes and more about deeper stories and new objectives.