Here Be Barr: 10 Facts To Know About The YouTuber

Jon Barr, better known for his online moniker, Here Be Barr, is a Youtuber, travel vlogger, and blogger.

He is known for making videos and writing about traveling and living in New York City. He has amassed a sizeable online following: 282K subscribers on YouTube, 29.5K followers on Instagram, and 2,164 on Twitter.

Besides New York City, the travel vlogger has traveled to 34 countries and 49 U.S. states. A common saying that he follows and espouses is to travel smarter. 

To travel smart is Barr's whole schtick. His main draw is that he has spent nearly a decade living in New York City and has built a platform so he can share his exclusive tips and tricks to make sure anyone's next trip to New York City is a memorable one.

Recently, Barr has also made videos about living in New York City to help people move in with finding the best places to eat, visit, and avoid. 

He joined YouTuber on April 23, 2016; his first video followed a month later, on May 5, 2016. It was a video about him traveling from New York to Madrid.

Barr has created a sizeable travel vlog and blog network from a little travel vlog.

Quick Info: 

Age:38
Net Worth:$1.5 Million
Spouse:Adriana
Children:1
Date of Birth:Aug 5, 1984
Place of Birth:Ridgewood, New Jersey
Profession:Youtuber
Nationality:American
Years Active:2016 to Present

Who Is Youtuber Here Be Barr?

Here Be Barr is one of the most successful New York-based Travel vlogging channels on YouTube.

Though Barr's high school education is unknown, he studied at Rutger's University from 2002 to 2006. He graduated with a bachelor of arts in journalism and media studies.

While at Rutger's University, he worked at the WRSU Sports, the university's sports radio broadcasting channel.

Also, while in University, Barr worked as a Play by Play and Color Commentator for the Jersey Pilots baseball team. This position lasted for three months, from June 2005 to August 2005.

After graduating from college, he went to work for the Vermont Mountaineers as their Director of Broadcasting. This position would last for three months, too, as Barr would start in June 2006 and end in August 2006.

After this position, Barr would work for El Paso Diablos as their Director of Broadcasting. This position lasted for one year and five months, from May 2005 to September 2008.

Barr would work as a Freelance Writer, Broadcaster, and Director of Broadcasting for the next three years. His longest career would come in the form of Broadcaster for the Seahawks Broadcasting Network for Wagner College.

He would work with the Seahawks Broadcasting Network for four years. Finally, after having had enough of being the Play-by-Play Announcer for MSG Varsity, Barr decided to make his Youtube Channel, and the rest is history.

More About Here Be Barr

Here Be Barr has been a New York resident since 2011 and lives with his wife Adriana in Greenwich Village, Manhattan.

He enjoys long walks to Trader Joe's and all the New York Pizza he can handle. Barr does not smoke and is a huge advocate against cancer.

Barr was featured in the New York Post to raise testicular cancer awareness. He was featured in the New York Post because he survived Testicular cancer in 2017.

Barr may not smoke, but he does enjoy a drink here and there, and some of his best videos have him visiting bars and other dive establishments in New York City.

Despite the fact that New York Pizza is on the banner of his blog, Barr has stated that his favorite food of all time is actually Indian food. In fact, he enjoys various different cuisines, having grown up in New Jersey and lived in New York, both culturally diverse places.

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How Rich Is Here Be Barr?

Here Be Barr has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million which he amassed through his Youtube career.

One of the best things about having a travel channel based in New York City is that there will always be something to make videos about.

He proves that as he has made 642 videos, almost all of which are based in New York City. To his credit, he always has an intriguing concept to show. 

His most popular video, which amassed 2.8 million views, is about what not to do in New York City. He has six videos that have reached or passed a million views.

Many of his fans love that his videos are so direct about what to do or not to do, and this style has earned him fans, fame, and money.

He has repeatedly stated that he prefers his current Youtube profession over his past sportscasting days. With success, he has seen and the happiness he exudes, it comes as no surprise.

Here Be Barr: 10 Facts To Know About The YouTuber

  • His real name is Jon Barr.
  • He has lived in New York City since 2011.
  • He grew up in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
  • He was a professional sportscaster for close to a decade.
  • He is married to his wife, Adriana, of Mexican descent.
  • He loves New York Pizza and Indian Food.
  • He lives in Greenwich Village, Manhattan.
  • He does not smoke but is known to enjoy the occasional drink.
  • He survived testicular cancer in 2017 and has been featured in the New York Post.
  • He and his wife are currently expecting a child.
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