Kristina's Travels

January 27, 2009 Sailing YouTubers

Kristina's Travels
  • Joined: January 27, 2009
  • Subscribers: 136,000
  • Videos: 114
  • Views: 26,987,142
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  • Language: EN

Kristina Costalos, a TV journalist, and John Tilley, a photographer, are sailing up the East Coast of Australia on SV Tucana, a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS.

The Crew

Kristina Costalos is a multimedia force in the world of journalism and travel. With a background in television news reporting and a Bachelor of Communications degree from Bond University, she has honed her skills as a voice-over artist, videographer, and travel YouTuber. 

At present, Kristina is documenting her adventures on board the 50ft SV Tucana as she sails along the East Coast of Australia with her boyfriend, John Tilley, an airline pilot and landscape photographer. Each week, she shares her experiences through engaging vlogs.

Before embarking on this journey, Kristina worked as a television news reporter in Darwin, Brisbane, and Melbourne, covering major events such as the Royal Visit of Harry & Meghan and the Australian Open. She and John made the decision to take a break from their careers in 2021 and spend a year sailing around the country. John and Kristina purchased a 50ft  Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS with just a few weeks sailing experience. They set sail from Melbourne and travelled up the East Coast to the Great Barrier Reef as part of their Australian Sailing Series with dreams of one day sailing the world.

Kristina's love of travel and her desire to help others plan their itineraries has led her to launch "Kristina's Travels & Global Travel Guides." With more than 40 countries under her belt and a viewership of over 20 million people worldwide, she offers unique insights and recommendations for travelers. From hot air balloon rides in Cappadocia to sailing the Cyclades Islands in Greece, Kristina inspires wanderlust and encourages people to pursue their travel dreams.

Join the tribe by subscribing to Kristina's Travels and follow @kristina and @johnptilley for behind the scenes content.

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Latest from Kristina's Travels

Videos

BOAT LIFE: Sailing a 51ft Yacht to Mykonos & Delos   |   Ep 36
BOAT LIFE: Sailing a 51ft Yacht to Mykonos & Delos | Ep 36

LOVE IS IN THE AIR! ❤️ On this episode we're sailing from Paros to Mykonos, via the archaeological site of Delos with some VIP's onboard.

A DAY IN THE LIFE: Onboard Our Boat in Greece 💦  Ep 35
A DAY IN THE LIFE: Onboard Our Boat in Greece 💦 Ep 35

WOW! We sail to Folegandros!!! A GREEK ISLAND that has the most INSANE views I have ever witnessed while sailing the Mediterranean.

SAIL WITH ME TO AN ABANDONED ISLAND!! 🏝  #shorts
SAIL WITH ME TO AN ABANDONED ISLAND!! 🏝 #shorts

SAIL WITH ME TO AN ABANDONED ISLAND!

Well… that escalated quickly ⛵️🫣 #shorts
Well… that escalated quickly ⛵️🫣 #shorts

@KristinasTravels Sailing in Greece

MILOS GREECE: Exploring The Paradise Island By Boat! 💦 Ep 33
MILOS GREECE: Exploring The Paradise Island By Boat! 💦 Ep 33

We find the MOON on Milos Island in the Greek Cyclades while sailing on a beautiful Beneteau Sense 51 @NavigareYachting2001 before we almost get T-BONED.

BOAT LIFE: Finding our DREAM YACHT in Greece 😭❤️ Ep 32
BOAT LIFE: Finding our DREAM YACHT in Greece 😭❤️ Ep 32

This is our FIRST TIME EVER sailing a boat ourselves overseas and we are nervous, excited and geared up to take you to the most INCREDIBLE islands the Cyclades.

BOAT LIFE: A Day Onboard Our Floating Home 💦⛵️ Ep 31
BOAT LIFE: A Day Onboard Our Floating Home 💦⛵️ Ep 31

SAILING LIFESTYLE: We sail our yacht Tucana within the Great Barrier Reef to a tropical haven ‘Dunk Island’ in North Queensland, Australia.

LIVING OFF GRID: Exploring Hinchinbrook Island  |  Ep 30
LIVING OFF GRID: Exploring Hinchinbrook Island | Ep 30

Time is ticking... as we're lost in a remote part of the World. Join us as we sail by ourselves to this uninhabited island.

BOAT LIFE: Stuck Off Magnetic Island 🏝 Ep 29
BOAT LIFE: Stuck Off Magnetic Island 🏝 Ep 29

Our anchor is STUCK good and proper right next to a reef off Magnetic Island in the Great Barrier Reef. So, John and I have to work as TEAM.

Come sailing around Australia with us… ⛵️ #shorts
BOAT LIFE: Let’s EXPLORE Magnetic Island ⛵️ | Ep 28
BOAT LIFE: Let’s EXPLORE Magnetic Island ⛵️ | Ep 28

A New Adventure Begins... WE'RE GOING NORTH... FIND OUT WHERE! Season 2 has commenced as we begin to explore Far North Queensland. Welcome to Magnetic Island.

BOAT LIFE: 48 Hours in the Whitsundays  |  Ep 27
BOAT LIFE: 48 Hours in the Whitsundays | Ep 27

Today we show you what an average day looks like on our boat Tucana. Boat jobs, a rescue and provision! We also pick up our friend Jurgen.

THE REAL Great Barrier Reef. I’m in total shock…
THE REAL Great Barrier Reef. I’m in total shock…

As we sail our yacht Tucana up the East Coast of Australia, we meet some amazing volunteers who show us the GREAT BARRIER REEF like you’ve NEVER seen it before.

WORLD’S BEST BEACH: Anchored on Whitehaven, Australia   |  Ep 25
WORLD’S BEST BEACH: Anchored on Whitehaven, Australia | Ep 25

By far, one of the most incredible sailing experiences from our Aussie Adventure. We sail our 50ft Jeanneau Sun Odyssey Yacht Tucana to Whitehaven Beach.

BOAT LIFE: Sailing & Exploring The Whitsundays!! 🦈🌴 Ep 24
BOAT LIFE: Sailing & Exploring The Whitsundays!! 🦈🌴 Ep 24

BOAT LIFE: A new perspective living onboard our floating home, Tucana. We’re vulnerable - experiencing rope burn, prop problems & a bosun’s chair miracle.

BOAT LIFE: Preparing to SET SAIL ⛵️ Ep 23
BOAT LIFE: Preparing to SET SAIL ⛵️ Ep 23

How much do marinas cost? And what's the cost of living on board a boat in general? We mark the anchor, re-provision, address our dirty laundry and set sail.

BOAT LIFE: #1 thing that scares me to death...‼️ Ep 22
BOAT LIFE: #1 thing that scares me to death...‼️ Ep 22

GREAT BARRIER REEF: We sail to an abandoned resort on Brampton Island, only accessible by private boat! We then marinade our dinner in coffee and it tastes...

10+ Years Living Off-Grid On A Remote Island 🏝 (Full Tour)  Ep 21
10+ Years Living Off-Grid On A Remote Island 🏝 (Full Tour) Ep 21

We're going OFF-GRID! Could you live on this remote island built by sailors?! We sail our yacht Tucana to 'Middle Percy Island'.

A lot can happen in a year 🤍
BOAT LIFE: A day onboard our floating home ⛵️ Ep 20
BOAT LIFE: A day onboard our floating home ⛵️ Ep 20

Every wondered what it's like to own a sail boat? ... And what it truely entails? Today we sail from Great Keppel Island to Pearl Bay during a 9 hour voyage.

BOAT LIFE: Our morning routine onboard   |   Ep 19
BOAT LIFE: Our morning routine onboard | Ep 19

We've anchored our sailboat 'Tucana' off Great Keppel Island 🏝 in Australia, and we can't wait to show you an average day onboard our floating home!

BOAT LIFE: Our engine won’t TURN OFF?! 😐 Sailing Australia Ep 18
BOAT LIFE: Our engine won’t TURN OFF?! 😐 Sailing Australia Ep 18

Oh dear, our engine won't turn off. Rookie mistake. On this epic sail from Lady Musgrave Island to Hummocky + Great Keppel Island.

LADY MUSGRAVE: The Most AMAZING Island  🏝  |   Ep 17
LADY MUSGRAVE: The Most AMAZING Island 🏝 | Ep 17

I almost have a heart attack as we’re dodging coral bombies within the lagoon while trying to find a safe spot to anchor at the famous coral cay.

SAILING AUSTRALIA: Are we ‘Great Barrier Reef’ ready? ... 😳    Ep 16
SAILING AUSTRALIA: Are we ‘Great Barrier Reef’ ready? ... 😳 Ep 16

Strong winds wreak havoc at Gary's Anchorage off K'gari/Fraser Island. I then gets a brief mainsail induction from John... (there's a lot to learn) 😳

We made it to the World's LARGEST SAND ISLAND    🏝   Ep 15
We made it to the World's LARGEST SAND ISLAND 🏝 Ep 15

Kristina finally catches her FIRST fish while motor sailing 13 hours to Double Island Point. SV Tucana then braces the Wide Bay Bar to get to the Island K'gari.

WE SLIP PAST AUTHORITIES (who slept in?! 😜)    Ep 14
WE SLIP PAST AUTHORITIES (who slept in?! 😜) Ep 14

On this episode, we get out steering cables replaced at The Boat Works, John injures himself 😕 before we sail in Moreton Bay on our way to Bribie Island.

THE ADVENTURE BEGINS! 24 hours at sea    Ep 13
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS! 24 hours at sea Ep 13

BOAT LIFE and NIGHT SAIL: 24 hours at sea as we set sail from Coffs Harbour to the Gold Coast in Australia. Jump on board as we escape New South Wales.

BOAT LIFE: A tour of our tiny floating home  ⛵️
BOAT LIFE: A tour of our tiny floating home ⛵️

BOAT LIFE: Welcome on board OUR HOME (yes we live onboard full-time) for this liveaboard SAILBOAT TOUR of our Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50DS.

“NO WARNING, BANG!” - Surviving a Dismasting    Ep 12
“NO WARNING, BANG!” - Surviving a Dismasting Ep 12

BOAT ACCIDENT: A first hand tell-all interview after surviving the dismasting of a sailing boat off Coffs Harbour, Australia.

BOAT JOBS: Stuck in Coffs Harbour  | Ep 11
BOAT JOBS: Stuck in Coffs Harbour | Ep 11

We're stuck in COFFS HARBOUR... with coronavirus lockdowns happening all around us, we're getting some serious boat jobs done. We also visit the BIG BANANA!

Come sailing around Australia with us! ⛵️
Come sailing around Australia with us! ⛵️

Come sailing around Australia with us! ⛵️

SAILING AUSTRALIA: When things don't quite go to plan... 😳 |  Ep 10
SAILING AUSTRALIA: When things don't quite go to plan... 😳 | Ep 10

We launch our brand new tender a magical spot - Pinta Bay, Hawksbury.. We also find an eerie skeleton.. Marine Rescue pay us a visit.

Our sailing story on the NEWS!! THE FULL INTERVIEW...
Our sailing story on the NEWS!! THE FULL INTERVIEW...

A Melbourne couple has taken that plunge - buying a yacht and sailing far away from the restrictions which plagued their state.

Sailing SYDNEY HARBOUR in Australia!   |    Ep 9
Sailing SYDNEY HARBOUR in Australia! | Ep 9

WHALES AHEAD!!!!!! We almost hit a humpback whale. FAR OUT. What would you have done? Also, on a positive note, after 90+ hours at sea, we arrive into Sydney.

I QUIT MY JOB! Now Let's SAIL Australia!!!    Ep 8
I QUIT MY JOB! Now Let's SAIL Australia!!! Ep 8

We're sailing our 50ft yacht 'Tucana' from Melbourne to Sydney over the next 4 days... but as we do, we encounter 4 dramas.

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