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Scottish Creator · EST. 2024

Rory Farish

Travel. Aviation. Food.

Documenting journeys, trying new things, and figuring it out as I go.

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The Reason Everyone Loves Sydney

Touching down in Sydney for the first time — the taxi ride in, checking into the hotel, and finally seeing the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in person. After a walk through the beautiful Botanic Gardens, we cap it off with a bonus ferry ride across the harbour.

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The Mission

Do It Anyway.

No matter how difficult, embarrassing, or uncertain something feels — the worst thing you can do is let fear stop you from doing what you actually want to do.

More often than not, things work out in the end. And even when they don't, the experience will always outweigh the regret.

By The Numbers
8
Countries Visited
35
Flights Taken
50+
Train Journeys
8.90K
Subscribers
900K+
Channel Views
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Biggest Series Yet.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What do you do when you're not travelling?

Do you travel alone?

Why do you review first class travel?

Do companies pay you for reviews?

How do you stay confident when travelling alone at a young age?

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About

About Rory

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Hi, I'm Rory.

I'm a travel creator and entrepreneur from Scotland, documenting journeys, exploring new places, and sharing honest experiences along the way.

My fascination with travel began long before I ever picked up a camera.

When I was a kid, my dad would take me to Glasgow Airport to watch the planes from the perimeter fence. I was fascinated by everything about aviation — the size of the aircraft, the tails rising above the terminal buildings, the thunder of engines at take-off, and the feeling that every aircraft was heading somewhere new. Somewhere I have never been yet.

I still remember watching an Emirates A380 arrive for the first time. The UAE flag on the tail, the gold Emirates logo, the sheer scale of the aircraft — it felt like a glimpse into a much bigger world.

Around the age of 12, I became obsessed with video creation. I would spend hours filming model airports, building projects, and anything else I could turn into a story. What excited me wasn't just filming — it was taking an experience and turning it into something people could watch and feel part of.

Creators like Casey Neistat, Simon Wilson, and Dale Philip inspired me to travel, document experiences, and create content that felt genuine. Rather than copying any one creator, I wanted to combine different ideas and develop my own style.

I've always been drawn to new experiences and uncomfortable challenging situations. Whether it's travelling somewhere unfamiliar, filming in public, speaking to strangers, or trying something I've never done before, I've found that the best experiences usually begin where comfort ends.

My first public vlog was nerve-racking. Filming in public felt unnatural, and I was constantly aware of what people might think. But I did it anyway. Over time, what once felt very challenging became much more acceptable.

That idea has shaped much of my life.

I believe most opportunities are missed because people hesitate. They overthink. They wait for the perfect moment.

I've always preferred action.

The reason I make videos is simple:

To document my experiences as I live them and share my honest thoughts, observations, and opinions with the people watching.

No script.

No pretending.

No saying something because somebody paid me to say it.

Just real experiences, documented as they happen.

At the heart of everything I do is a desire for freedom.

The freedom to explore, create, travel, and decide what comes next.

The idea of waking up one day, deciding to visit somewhere completely new, and making it happen has always excited me. Travel represents possibility, curiosity, and the chance to see more of the world than yesterday.

If my videos achieve anything, I hope they encourage people to put themselves into uncomfortable, challenging situations — because that's when you'll find your true potential.

After all, the experiences usually last longer than the fear.

— Rory Farish

The Journey

Timeline

2024
Started YouTubeFirst video published. 3 Episode London Series begins.
2025
First International SeriesExpanded beyond Scotland — 5 Episode Los Angeles Series.
2025
TPE Video Goes ViralFirst Class review reaches new audiences, channel growth accelerates.
2026
Australia & Singapore Series — UnderwayBiggest series yet — multi-city series across Sydney, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Singapore.
The World So Far

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Behind The Camera

How The Trips Are Funded

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Restaurant Server

Waiting tables is the backbone of the travel fund. Every shift is one step closer to the next destination.

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Car Valeting

Cleaning cars pays for tickets. It's unglamorous, but travel doesn't pay itself.

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One-Off Jobs

Fencing, labouring, odd jobs — whatever it takes. If there's a trip to save for, there's a reason to say yes.

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The Bigger Picture

Goals & Aspirations

This isn't just a hobby. There's a destination in mind.

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Airline Pilot

The obsession that started at a perimeter fence ends in the left-hand seat. Flying commercially has been the goal since the first time I watched a Boeing rotate off a runway.

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Successful Entrepreneur

Building something that generates real value — whether that's through content, products, or business. Financial freedom isn't the end goal, it's what makes everything else possible.

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Financial Independence

Waking up and choosing where to go, what to work on, and what to say yes to. Not defined by a salary or a location. Built from the ground up, one shift and one video at a time.

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A World-Renowned YouTube Channel

A globally recognised travel channel that connects viewers across every continent — sharing real experiences, inspiring people to explore, and building a community around the idea that the world is bigger and more accessible than most people think.

Steps Already Taken

Pilot Careers Live — Heathrow T5

Attended multiple times. Connecting with airlines, flight schools and industry professionals at Europe's largest pilot careers event.

Pilot Event — Glasgow

Attended a dedicated aviation careers event in Glasgow, gaining insight into training pathways and airline cadet programmes.

Work Experience — ACS Aviation, Perth

Two days with ACS Aviation at Perth Airport — real exposure to flight operations, aircraft handling and the day-to-day running of a flight school.

3 Flights — Light Aircraft, Glasgow Airport

First flew a light aircraft from Glasgow Airport aged 13. Three flights completed since — hands on the controls, feet on the rudder, Scotland below.

What Drives Me

Values

Courage
Freedom
Honesty
Unapologetic
Accountability
What I Shoot With

Gear & Equipment

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DJI Osmo Action 6

Primary action camera used for all travel and vlog footage.

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DJI Mic Mini

Wireless microphone for clean, reliable audio on every shoot.

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DaVinci Resolve

Professional video editing software used for all post-production.

Videos

Recent Adventures

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Partnerships

Work With Rory

Interested in sponsorships, collaborations, media appearances or travel projects? Get in touch.

8.90K
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Subscribers
900K+
LIVE
Total Views
7
Countries Covered
What I Offer

How We Can Work Together

Sponsored Travel

Honest, real-world product testing focused on trust, transparency and genuine audience value.

Brand Integration

Seamless product placement within travel content, delivered through genuine use and experience.

Media Appearances

Conversations on travel, aviation, YouTube and the journey of building something meaningful.

"I only work with products and services that I would genuinely use, trust, and believe provide real value. My audience comes first, and honesty will always matter more than a sponsorship."

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Resources

Resources

Everything you need to plan better trips and travel smarter. Coming soon.

Coming Soon

The Do It
Anyway
Guide.

Travel is one of the best investments you can make, but it's also full of expensive mistakes waiting to happen. The Do It Anyway Travel Guide brings together years of lessons, observations and real-world experience from airports, hotels, long-haul flights and journeys around the world. Inside you'll find practical advice, money-saving tips, mistakes to avoid, stories from my own travels and a complete look at what I pack for every trip. Everything I wish I'd known before I started travelling.

✈️ Long-haul flights 🌍 Many countries 🏨 Hotels & stays 📖 Real stories
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Behind The Lens

Off Camera

The moments that don't make the final cut. The ones that matter anyway.

LAX, Los Angeles

LAX, Los Angeles

First time on US soil. The sign felt bigger in real life.

Heathrow Terminal 5

Heathrow Terminal 5

First time at Heathrow, age 8. The BA lounge, the scale of it all — nothing has been the same since.

In the cockpit

In the cockpit

The cockpit of a BA A321. First time sitting in the captain's seat — didn't want to leave.

First flying lesson

First flying lesson

Headset on, feet off the ground. Scotland from 2,000 feet.

Dubai Duty Free

Balvenie Stand LAX

Spotted the Balvenie stand at LAX and had to stop. My grandfather is the Maltmaster — seeing the bottles on display hits differently when it's family.

Avanti West Coast — First Class

Avanti West Coast — First Class

One of the best train journeys to date. Avanti West Coast First Class — proper food, proper seat, proper experience.

In-N-Out Burger, Los Angeles

In-N-Out Burger, Los Angeles

Had to be done. Worth every calorie.

Two wheels, one hill

Two wheels, one hill

Off camera means off the train for once.

LNER First Class at sunrise

LNER First Class at sunrise

Worth every early alarm.

Emirates A380 on final approach

Emirates A380 on final approach

Heathrow Airport. Caught the A380 perfectly on final approach — not going to pretend that wasn't lucky.

British Airways over Glasgow

British Airways over Heathrow

Perimeter of 09L, Heathrow. Watching British Airways on final approach from the fence.

Setting up the shot

Setting up the shot

Glasgow Airport, pre-flight. The GoPro goes everywhere.

Southwest Airlines, Los Angeles

Southwest Airlines, Los Angeles

Plane spotting with better weather than Glasgow.

Pilot Careers Live

Pilot Careers Live Heathrow

So many stands, so little time. Genuinely couldn't decide where to go first — in my element the entire day.

CAE booth

CAE booth

Talking to a cadet pilot at the CAE stand. Got more info than I bargained for.

Eurocontrol

Eurocontrol

Quizzing the Eurocontrol rep. Air traffic control briefly felt like a backup plan.

Pilot Careers Live

Pilot Careers Live

Because apparently I needed a photo with it.

First solo — G-BJUS

Last flight from Glasgow — G-BJUS

My final flight out of Glasgow Airport. It nearly didn't happen — the wind was gusting and cancellation felt very real. Lucky it held off. A proper send-off.

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