Celebrity Travel Addict: Entrepreneur and Producer, Jubril Agoro

This week’s celebrity travel addict is Jubril Agoro AKA “Mr. Think Outside the Box.” As a young entrepreneur Jubril is making waves in the travel industry by living the life many of us can only dream of. His digital marketing background has afforded him the opportunity to travel to exotic destinations and share his stories with the internet community. Jubril not only documents his travels, his experience as a young media and travel professional has been featured by Ebony Magazine and Clutch Mag Online.

We love Jubril’s energy and passion for life, and we know you will too!

Your recent Facebook campaign video about traveling the world went viral. How do you manage to sustain a life of travel?

I run a PPC Marketing company along with video production company. When I am traveling the world I am still working.

How many days/weeks are you traveling in any given year?

Depends on the year, but anywhere between 10-11 months a year.

Why do they call you “Mr. Think Outside the Box”?

A lot times in life when most people are going left I am going right. I am not always looking to totally reinvent the wheel, but always looking to be different. It’s hard for people to see you in the marketplace if you blend in with everyone else.

How many countries have you visited so far?

I have no idea man haha.  I don’t count. It’s never been game of counting for me. I don’t even know where to estimate. I’ve been to every continent except Antarctica. I have alot more to see. I think I’ve seen 10-15 percent of the countries in the world. I prefer slow paced travel.  I will spend a month or even 3 months in single big city to really get the vibe of the place.

Name your top three destinations (one historic, one stylish, and one picturesque):

Historic I would have to say Italy.  Visiting Pompeii was something out of a movie for me.  Most stylish I would have to say Thailand. Most picturesque place has to be Fiji. Island hopping out there was truly breathtaking. Fiji for me was like a movie coming to life.

Give us your ‘Top 5’ list for one of the above destinations, like a mini-guide or to-do list of sorts.

Anyone that knows me I promote Thailand in a big way. Here is Top Five in Thailand video.

What destination do you find yourself returning to again and again? What about it is so alluring?

Thailand ,  The Value, the People, Weather, variety of different places you can go.

Your favorite travel movie?

Not sure I have a movie, but I do have a favorite travel music video. That was Snoop and Pharell with Beautiful.

Favorite restaurant in the U.S.?

WOAHHHH that is a tough one since I love food. I might have go with Giordanos from in Chicago. Its’ best deep dish pizza in the world. Or Jonny’s Beef in Chicago –  amazing Italian beef.

Favorite restaurant abroad?

I eat out for breakfast lunch and dinner 95% of the year. There isn’t a single restaurant stands out for me head and shoulder above the rest.

Favorite airport?

I can’t lie I am airport lounge addict. I have been creating a video for past year on all those experiences. I used to walk by the doors and have no idea. It’s like a secret underworld in the airport. First class international lounges are oftentimes more fun than flying.  You have amazing showers, gourmet food, massages, unlimited free top shelf liquor, and the list goes on. It makes waiting for flights easy and seamless.  You never know who you are going to run into. The British Airways lounge at the Heathrow Airport is pretty impressive.

Favorite airline?

I am Executive Platinum on American Airlines and OneWorld Alliance is great.

Least favorite airline?

THIS ONE IS EASY SPIRIT AIRLINES ……. not much more need to be said haha.

City with the friendliest people?

Luang Prabang Laos, people were great.

If your travels had a soundtrack what song/album would it be?

Yann Tiersan ….French classical Music

Your favorite traveling companion?

100% my brother Fuad AKA Abnormal Fitness.

Kindle, Nook, or i-Pad?

None.

Favorite way to kill time while flying?

Sleep.

Most influential person you have met while traveling?

hmm……… 

A destination that surpassed all your expectations and surprised you the most?

Easily I can say that it is Thailand.

Your best piece of travel advice?

Relax and go with flow. Don’t take your home country customs into another and feel they should do things your way. You are a guest in someone else’s country.

What are five things you could never travel without?

Macbook

Noise cancelling headphones

SLR Camera

Cocoa Butter  “Gotta keep my skin right when jumping in and out of water “

Phone for music and notepad

What is your dream destination?

Bora Bora for my honeymoon

What can other travelers learn from you?

How to create a business from your passion while traveling the world. Top things to do while traveling in the cities I have visited

Your favorite travel quote?

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

-Mark Twain 

Where to next?

Next big trip is Colombia. One a plane in less than 24 hours to London.

BIO:

Chicago native Jubril Agoro hasn’t been stateside in quite some time thanks to his busy travel schedule and speaking engagements. Jubril has ditched the 9 to 5 monotony for a life of travel and professional development. Now heading into his fifth year of travel, he has documented several of his unforgettable experiences from around the world on film. He specializes in PPC marketing on Google and Facebook, and consults companies on how to grow their business. Similarly, he inspires others to follow their passions and reminds us all how priceless it is to explore our amazing planet. His infectious energy and unique stories make Jubril a unique player in the online travel community. Connect with Jubril on Facebook and YouTube. His blog Mr. Think Outside the Box is coming soon.