Bianca Graulau is a Puerto Rican journalist who has written extensively (muckrack.com/bianca-graulau) on marginalised communities and the environment with a focus on the Americas. This video (by and of her) looks at the impact of tourism in Oaxaca Mexico, and is a really deft piece of work highlighting the challenges writers can face reporting comprehensively on some of the issues around tourism.
While I can’t speak to the situation specific to Oaxaca, though take my word for it they’re a big deal in Southeast Asia lol, but these challenges are global, and sometimes I don’t think general readers really understand just how much self-censorship is required by the writer to avoid issues such as harassment, arrest, and deportation—even when writing about a supposed soft issue like tourism.
Anyways, if you have an interest in this kinda thing, it is definitely worth the 20 minutes of your time you’ll need to watch it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLEuid8jUhQ
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Come explore the beauty of this region with me and my small family. What do you think of this format? I normally don't share much personal stuff and think I'm awkward on camera!
In this travel vlog, where we take you on a journey through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a region that is often described as the romantic heart of Germany.
From the moment the video starts, you’ll be captivated by the majestic panorama of the Rhine River meandering through steep vineyard-covered hills dotted with ancient castles and charming villages.
Rhine Valley is a valley between the cities of Aachen and Bonn in the west of the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Europe and has been protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Rhine Valley is a popular tourist destination, and the number of tourists visiting the Rhine Valley has increased greatly, reaching millions of tourists.
The number of overnight stays has also increased. In recent years, the number of tourists visiting the Rhine Valley has been surpassed only by the number of German tourists visiting Italy and Austria. The valley has become a popular tourist destination, especially for German tourists.
Many castles are located on the Rhine River and its tributaries, including Marksburg, Rheinfels, Stahleck, Burg Rheinstein, and others. Also, there are many ways to see the castles: by bike, on foot, by boat, and even by hot air balloon. Many guided tours take tourists from one castle to the next.
You look like a natural YouTuber... not awkward at all!
I like the in-video labels on things that you mention. One suggestion would be a map (or minimap) at new destinations to show the viewer where the area is located.
Have you found any changes to the YouTube algorithm over the past few year?