--- title: Top Growing Travel YouTube Channels in May 2026 description: May 2026 archive. Updated monthly. 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Our methodology tracks absolute subscriber growth over a 30-day period, providing a snapshot of which creators are currently resonating most with audiences. Because YouTube trends are dynamic, these rankings are updated monthly to reflect shifts in viewer interest and creator performance. ChannelCrawler serves as the foundation for this analysis, offering a comprehensive discovery and filtering system for the YouTube ecosystem. Beyond these top-tier lists, you can use ChannelCrawler to conduct your own deep dives by filtering for specific subscriber counts, view metrics, geography, language, and upload activity. Whether you are looking for emerging travel vloggers or established industry voices, the platform’s advanced discovery filters provide the data needed to identify creators that align with your specific research or partnership goals. ![Chart](https://quickchart.io/chart?c=%7B%22type%22%3A%22horizontalBar%22%2C%22data%22%3A%7B%22labels%22%3A%5B%22The%20Little%20Richeys%22%2C%22Pikes%20Peak%20Region%20Attractions%22%2C%22RV%20Living%20Guide%22%2C%22Nico%20Grigg%22%2C%22Asia%20Odyssey%20Travel%22%2C%22Chris%20Krzentz%20Presents%22%2C%22Kiki%20and%20Jeffrey%20Pearl%22%2C%22Tyler%20Morgan%22%2C%22Daniel%20Lichanos%22%2C%22Ayatee%22%5D%2C%22datasets%22%3A%5B%7B%22label%22%3A%22Subscriber%20Growth%22%2C%22data%22%3A%5B390000%2C250000%2C150000%2C140000%2C120000%2C113000%2C102000%2C100000%2C100000%2C100000%5D%2C%22backgroundColor%22%3A%22rgba(59%2C130%2C246%2C0.8)%22%7D%5D%7D%2C%22options%22%3A%7B%22title%22%3A%7B%22display%22%3Atrue%2C%22text%22%3A%22Top%2010%20Travel%20Channels%20by%20Subscriber%20Growth%22%7D%2C%22legend%22%3A%7B%22display%22%3Afalse%7D%7D%7D&w=800&h=400) ## #1 [The Little Richeys](https://youtube.com/channel/UCvwA1arMsxE9WA6MZ-Is7tw) **7,210,000 subscribers** | Subscribers | 7,210,000 | | --- | --- | | Growth (30d) | +390,000 (5.98%) | The Little Richeys is a family-oriented channel featuring seven members who document world travel through challenges, food tasting, and unique experiences. Their high-energy approach to family travel has quickly captured a massive audience. **Why they're growing:** Their consistent focus on trending topics and family-friendly challenge formats has driven significant momentum, resulting in the highest subscriber gain this month. **Recent standout:** No recent upload data available. ## #2 [Pikes Peak Region Attractions](https://youtube.com/channel/UCsst4JZV3RtAvpAXE-baSlA) **10,400,000 subscribers** | Subscribers | 10,400,000 | | --- | --- | | Growth (30d) | +250,000 (2.51%) | This channel focuses on the natural beauty and attractions of the Pikes Peak region. They utilize a mix of short-form content to showcase local scenery and travel tips. **Why they're growing:** A heavy reliance on Shorts has allowed the channel to maintain steady visibility and reach new viewers interested in Colorado travel. **Recent standout:** ["Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Colorado Springs!"](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8DCkdPRjDik) — This short-form video effectively highlighted local activities, driving strong engagement. ## #3 [RV Living Guide](https://youtube.com/channel/UCyMS2NT-u6WaIa9jPIZCang) **3,610,000 subscribers** | Subscribers | 3,610,000 | | --- | --- | | Growth (30d) | +150,000 (4.56%) | RV Living Guide provides extensive content for the camping and road trip community. With over 2,800 videos, they are a prolific source of information for recreational vehicle enthusiasts. **Why they're growing:** Their high-volume upload schedule, particularly with Shorts, keeps the channel constantly appearing in the feeds of travel and camping fans. **Recent standout:** ["#recreationalvehicle #travel #camping"](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QwpHrGcGJhA) — This short-form content resonated well with the niche community, driving significant views. ## #4 [Nico Grigg](https://youtube.com/channel/UCYM6R9hAO4bOixJ2L7uRSQg) **3,840,000 subscribers** | Subscribers | 3,840,000 | | --- | --- | | Growth (30d) | +140,000 (3.85%) | Nico Grigg specializes in high-stakes adventure travel and exploration. His content often involves "sneaking into" or stealth camping at high-profile locations. **Why they're growing:** His daring, narrative-driven long-form videos create a "must-watch" factor that encourages viewers to subscribe for his next investigation. **Recent standout:** ["I Stealth Camped Outside Jeffrey Epstein’s Ranch"](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d4UkDLZLPTU) — This video leveraged high-interest curiosity to drive massive engagement. ## #5 [Asia Odyssey Travel](https://youtube.com/channel/UCUlRw7HfI-shmBRZ2g_9ctA) **1,540,000 subscribers** | Subscribers | 1,540,000 | | --- | --- | | Growth (30d) | +120,000 (9.30%) | This agency-led channel provides expert travel guides and planning advice for destinations across Asia, specifically China and Tibet. **Why they're growing:** By producing timely, search-optimized travel guides for 2026, they have captured an audience actively planning their upcoming trips. **Recent standout:** ["How to spend 8 Days in China"](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RMCxBp1RK2U) — This concise guide provided immediate value to travelers, boosting channel visibility. ## #6 [Chris Krzentz Presents](https://youtube.com/channel/UCpoMO93mA1RP7ZkpH5PXjgg) **1,020,000 subscribers** | Subscribers | 1,020,000 | | --- | --- | | Growth (30d) | +113,000 (13.80%) | Chris Krzentz Presents is a long-standing channel documenting urban walks and international travel destinations. The channel reached the 1 million subscriber milestone this month. **Why they're growing:** Reaching the 1 million subscriber milestone served as a major growth driver, as the channel celebrated this achievement with dedicated content. **Recent standout:** ["One Million #YouTube Subscribers as of May 21, 2026"](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qY-Pnsfhzfs) — The milestone celebration video resonated with his loyal community. ## #7 [Kiki and Jeffrey Pearl](https://youtube.com/channel/UCcQv4kFbPpZnqNNKsifrzLQ) **652,000 subscribers** | Subscribers | 652,000 | | --- | --- | | Growth (30d) | +102,000 (18.85%) | Kiki and Jeffrey Pearl focus on luxury travel and lifestyle advice. Their content blends travel experiences with personal health and wellness tips. **Why they're growing:** Their high percentage growth suggests they have found a specific niche audience that values their mix of lifestyle and travel content. **Recent standout:** ["BerkeleyMoon is back on the Beach!!!"](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BMQUA3fPyFU) — This short-form update successfully engaged their core subscriber base. ## #8 [Tyler Morgan - Japan Adventures](https://youtube.com/channel/UC0pqXGRuXKMjG5J7afBxANw) **1,330,000 subscribers** | Subscribers | 1,330,000 | | --- | --- | | Growth (30d) | +100,000 (9.71%) | Tyler Morgan focuses on cultural travel in Japan, often incorporating language learning tips and unique challenges into his vlogs. **Why they're growing:** High-production challenges combined with a clear focus on Japanese culture have made his channel a go-to for enthusiasts of the region. **Recent standout:** ["Impossible Paper Knife Challenge?"](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FlSRJh2QILA) — This high-energy challenge video was a major driver of new subscribers. ## #9 [Daniel Lichanos](https://youtube.com/channel/UC2OoGvi4CSzuigIfn5l42tw) **896,000 subscribers** | Subscribers | 896,000 | | --- | --- | | Growth (30d) | +100,000 (14.08%) | Daniel Lichanos documents his travels with a focus on specific health needs, such as dairy-free travel, while exploring global destinations. **Why they're growing:** His unique perspective on travel—specifically addressing dietary restrictions—has built a highly engaged community looking for practical, inclusive travel advice. **Recent standout:** ["Dairy Free in Seattle & Iconic Pike Place Market"](https://youtube.com/watch?v=d3jamrawlIA) — This video provided actionable advice that resonated with his specific audience. ## #10 [Ayatee](https://youtube.com/channel/UCmWV4bvAO4vUQtRZayT1usw) **10,600,000 subscribers** | Subscribers | 10,600,000 | | --- | --- | | Growth (30d) | +100,000 (0.96%) | Ayatee is a large-scale creator who documents travel experiences, often focusing on unique food and cultural challenges in Japan. **Why they're growing:** Consistent high-quality long-form content keeps this established channel relevant and growing even at a massive scale. **Recent standout:** ["صنعت اكبر دمبلينغ بالسلايم في العالم | كارثي !😱"](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4cpAsxCtfm0) — This creative challenge video performed exceptionally well with their audience. -   ### Related content [![How to find brands sponsoring YouTube creators](https://channelcrawler.com/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2020%2c%202026%2c%2001_48_13%20PM.png)](https://channelcrawler.com/insights/how-to-find-brands-sponsoring-youtube-creators) Products & Tools · 20 Jul 2026 [How to find brands sponsoring YouTube creators](https://channelcrawler.com/insights/how-to-find-brands-sponsoring-youtube-creators) [![How to find brands spending on YouTube sponsorships](https://channelcrawler.com/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20Jul%2020%2c%202026%2c%2012_45_24%20PM.png)](https://channelcrawler.com/insights/how-to-find-brands-spending-on-youtube-sponsorships) Products & Tools · 20 Jul 2026 [How to find brands spending on YouTube sponsorships](https://channelcrawler.com/insights/how-to-find-brands-spending-on-youtube-sponsorships) [![ChannelCrawler Now Has 31 Million Searchable YouTube Channels](https://channelcrawler.com/hubfs/Xnip2026-07-17_13-59-44.jpg)](https://channelcrawler.com/insights/channelcrawler-now-has-31-million-searchable-youtube-channels) Products & Tools · 26 Jun 2026 [ChannelCrawler Now Has 31 Million Searchable YouTube Channels](https://channelcrawler.com/insights/channelcrawler-now-has-31-million-searchable-youtube-channels) ![ChannelCrawler Logo](https://channelcrawler.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/channelcrawler-theme/images/logo-black.svg) ##### The world's largest YouTube database Follow Us Top Pages - [YouTube Datasets](https://channelcrawler.com/youtube-datasets) - [Discovery tool pricing](https://channelcrawler.com/pricing) - [Creator Outreach - done for you](https://channelcrawler.com/creatoroutreach/campaigns) - [Use cases](https://channelcrawler.com/what-is-channelcrawler-youtube-search-used-for) - [Features](https://channelcrawler.com/features) - [API](https://channelcrawler.com/api) Popular Pages - [Contact](https://channelcrawler.com/contact) - [Insights](https://channelcrawler.com/insights) - [Help](https://help.channelcrawler.com) - [Hey AI, learn about me](https://channelcrawler.com/ai-info-page) Free Tools - [YouTube transcript extractor](https://channelcrawler.com/tools/free-youtube-transcript) By using this website, you agree to our [Terms of Use](https://channelcrawler.com/pages/terms), [Acceptable Use Policy](https://channelcrawler.com/pages/acceptable), [Privacy Policy](https://channelcrawler.com/pages/privacy), [YouTube's Terms of Service](https://www.youtube.com/t/terms) and [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy). 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