Gabriel Traveler
Gabriel Morris shares budget-minded journeys, city walks and stories from the road as Gabriel Traveler, and writes books about a life spent exploring.
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- Name
- Gabriel Morris
- Born
- April 1972, Vancouver, Canada
- Grew up
- Northern California, including the woods outside Willits
- First overseas backpacking trip
- May 1990, age 18
- Work
- Travel videomaker and author
- Books
- Following My Thumb; Gabe’s Guide to Budget Travel
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Vancouver and raised in northern California, Gabriel grew up hearing about his parents’ backpacking trip around Europe. He began hitchhiking home along the road near Willits as a child. In 1990, he saved money working at an ice cream parlor and selling a computer and his baseball cards, then flew to London the day after turning eighteen.
From journeys to books.
That first summer abroad became part of Following My Thumb, his memoir of travels from 1990 to 2000. Published in 2012, it follows adventures in Europe, the United States and India. His other travel book, Gabe’s Guide to Budget Travel, brings together practical preparations and favorite destinations.
Building a life on video.
Gabriel told The Professional Hobo that it took about four years after learning to edit videos before he could make a living as a vlogger. His channel now pairs journeys and personal stories with practical travel information. In October 2026, he documented his ninety-ninth country and returned to India for an eighteenth visit.
Creditschronological, newest first
Travel videos
- 2026And My 99th Country is...Hint: It's One of the StansVideo creator
- 2022TEL AVIV, ISRAEL | The Most Expensive City in the WorldVideo creator
Quotes
Focus on accomplishing something almost every day, no matter how small.Gabriel Morris, The Professional Hobo interview
Advice for aspiring travelers and creators. https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/financial-case-study-gabriel-traveler-youtube-vlogger/
Trivia
- He keeps travel statistics in a journal, including countries, Greek islands and Himalayan treks.
- He does not count an airport layover as visiting a country: he has to enter legally and do something outside the airport.
- He worked as a housekeeper in Denali National Park in Alaska during the summers of 1991 and 1992.
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