Conversations with Jaromir Cabla

Today we’d like to introduce you to Jaromir Cabla.

Jaromir, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I am originally from the Czech Republic, and when I was 5 years old, my family decided to move to Hawaii when we were financially able to do so. I hated it. I hated the change, especially moving to a new country at such a young age, where everything I had known had been stripped away from me.

Little did I know that this move to Hawaii would completely change the projection of my life. I had begun surfing at 12 years old, which quickly allowed for me to fall in love with nature, and spend time in the midst of mother earth’s untamed creation. Surfing had taught me many things, although one of the most important had been to continue pushing forward when the seas got rough, you have calmness at the end of the rough “white wash” waves.

Finding moments of stillness in the ocean, intuitively I wanted to play/create, and picked up my first camera at 14 years old, where I began documenting the oceans waves, and connecting with other creatives out in nature. It was a beautiful community out in Hawaii, and we were all madly in love with mother earth.

At 18 years old, I gave up on my surf photography and believed it would never make me a full-time income, I started chasing money, fell in and out of relationships that weren’t serving me, and didn’t feel a deep sense of fulfillment out of what I was doing. I knew there was for more out there in store for me, my inner child just wanted to play, express, and impact the world with this natural gift.

Three years ago, at 21 years old, I got to a point in my life where I felt completely stuck, a mental stuck. To be more exact, it was the most anxious period of my life so far. During this time, I had learned my biggest life lesson of all. I learned that living for others, and their expectations of me was never going to leave me feeling fulfilled.

Anxiously, I was in Vancouver, Canada with a partner I couldn’t imagine myself long-term with, with no friends/family around me for support. I felt completely alone in my crazy thoughts, dreams and aspirations. After this anxiety began to suffocate me, I knew I needed a way out, and create change in my life. So I left, I bought a 1-way ticket to New Zealand with the plan of relentlessly pursuing my passions as a content creator..

After stripping myself of the expectations I had felt from others back at home, and experiencing complete freedom for the first time, returning home was not an option for me.

I spent the next 3 years of my life making many errors, and having a few major victories that pushed me. Through trial and error, I was able to grow an audience of over 2.8 Million+ followers across my social platforms, tell compelling stories, and inspire others to live as the best version of themselves. Best of all, I can earn a living doing what I love.

An important part of my life is meditating on the idea of death. Life can truly slip through our fingers, and having acceptance of that leads to more urgency in creating impact in the world. Here are a couple of situations in my life where I was close to death, that made it very real for me to continue down this path of living my dreams:

Here are a couple of situations that stood out, which could be mentioned. When I was 22 years old, I lived on a sailboat for 6 months sailing from New Zealand to Fiji, where we were caught in a Category 5 Cyclone YASA. Our boat sunk in the middle of the cyclone, and we almost died, it was very real. I filmed a short documentary of this at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BicXol9IWYk&t=419s

At age 24. I pursued my skydiving license so I could feel like what it was to fly out of the sky. During the process of getting my license, my first tandem jump, we had to pull my emergency backup parachute, after our main one came down in a bunch of line TWISTS. Coming down at a rapid pace, the feeling of death lingered on me in that quick moment. There’s so much more in store for me. Luckily, the second chute had worked out and we landed safety, although it could have ended very differently. After processing the situation for 3 days following, I had decided to move forward, and pursue my license, to sit with my fear, and ride the line of death/life. It was scary to move forward, but well worth facing my fears.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No, it hasn’t always been a smooth road. One of my biggest struggles was choosing a path that the people around me didn’t fully understand. I dropped out of college, ended a relationship, and slept on a friend’s floor while figuring out what to do next. I eventually sold my car, bought a one-way ticket to New Zealand.

At the time, I was earning around $700 a month doing remote marketing work. I stayed in hostels, hitchhiked around the country, and had no clear plan. I told myself I wouldn’t return home until content creation became my full-time job. It took about two years before I felt ready to go home and see my family again.

Success brought a different struggle. After years of filming my travels, I started feeling disconnected from the experiences I was supposed to be enjoying. I was always thinking about the camera, trying to create the perfect moment instead of being present in the real one.

The phrase “document it, don’t create it” changed how I approach my work. Now, I try to live the experience first and let the camera naturally become part of it. The journey has taught me that success isn’t only about views, followers, or brand partnerships. It’s also about staying connected to why I started, which was to experience more, grow as a person, and positively impact others.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I’m a full-time travel content creator and storyteller behind Travel With Jaro. I travel the world sharing unique experiences that push me outside my comfort zone. My work combines adventure, personal growth, and honest storytelling. I also partner with travel and lifestyle brands and created a course to help other creators build careers around their passions.

I’m known for creating content that makes people feel something. I don’t believe you need expensive equipment or a huge team to tell a meaningful story. I started with an iPhone, very little equipment, and everything I owned inside one backpack.

What sets me apart is my focus on real experiences instead of trying to make everything look perfect. I want people to see both the beauty and the struggles behind the journey. My goal is to build an emotional connection by sharing the fears, dreams, and experiences that connect us as humans.

I’m most proud of the impact my work has had on others. Growing an audience and working with major brands have been incredible, but helping people believe they can follow a different path means the most to me. I went from sleeping on a friend’s floor with no job or permanent home to building a life around travel and storytelling. Now, I get to help other people pursue their passions and create that kind of freedom for themselves.

Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
Brands, tourism boards, hotels, and travel companies can work with me through paid campaigns, destination storytelling, and long-term partnerships. I’m especially interested in projects that encourage people to explore the world, step outside their comfort zones, and experience life more fully.

You can learn more about my work and view my media kit at https://travelwithjaro.io/

I also have a course and community that helps people start, run, and grow a real business on Instagram. Members learn how to create the right content, build a loyal following, and monetize what they offer. They also receive practical lessons, community support, weekly live Q&As, and Content Roasts.

People can also support me by following and sharing my content. The greatest support is seeing someone use my stories to pursue what truly makes them feel alive.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://travelwithjaro.io/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelwithjaro
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaromir.cabla/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/travelwithjaro
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@travelwithjaro

Image Credits
Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia