Two years ago, we sold our home and all our belongings in Canada 🇨🇦. We now own nothing! We are currently traveling around the world full-time. We now enjoy world travel to many amazing destinations for less than sitting at home watching the rain. You can, too. Come join us😊
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one problem i noticed ... most of the listings say ; reviewing applications .. so it might not be easy to get any house sits ?? however i did notice the longer stays ; a month were more available
No it’s very easy! When we have applied we get every sit. New sits come up everyday. Set where you would like to go/ then your dates. Apply as soon as it comes in. I also have been through every continent liking places and putting them on my favourites - so when they do come up we get notified- we got the place in Italy that way. 98% hours of our stays have been with pet sits since July. We could easily stay in the UK and never need a house. 🤣 Lots in Australia too
We’ve been watching you for about 3 months, and this is the coolest video yet. We’re 67, still have the travel bug, and can’t have pets. Opens a whole new world! 🍻
Hey there! Thanks for watching our videos and taking the time to connect with us. Glad you like this video! As you might guess - I love dogs !🤣 It is a great way to travel! I have been astonished with how many pet sits are available and the homes are stunning. It’s really been a game changer for us.
What a brilliant option. And what an incredible service/idea for both the traveller and the pet owner. I just have to look in the eyes of my dog (Kenya - a 10 year old all black Cocker Spaniel) for a single moment and I fall in love with her again… every time. As a retired individual (my Wife has only 1-2 years left (of work not living!)) and who children have both recently left, my dog gets all my attention (multiple daily walks, snacks, snuggling etc.). When my Wife and I seasonally travel or slow travel, I would ABSOLUTELY consider this website’s option to stay with someone’s pets. To be honest… I’d even feel alright paying THEM! Thanks for mentioning this service, and for today’s video. Cheers.
Well the pet sitting has taken that missing piece of the puzzle for me. After my dogs passed away, I have just really missed them . I just love doing the pet sitting because you meet so many different personalities and they all touch my heart in a unique way. The homes and home owners are so lovely and this has been so enjoyable for us. Thanks again for watching and always taking the time to write😊 Cheers, Jill
I was wondering if you were dog sitting!!! This is amazing! I am in Ontario and used to dog/home sit quite often. I get more and more hopeful travel life can happen for me. Thank you for sharing.
Hi Corrine, That sounds great and not too far away for you guys! It was the best decision we have ever made. Here is a helpful tip for you guys. I have attached the video. 98% of our accommodations are free - here is how we do it! It’s been a complete game changer to how we travel today. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LEMviS9rP6g.htmlsi=KjOCbllluZXRv9Gq
I'm 68, live in Alberta, don't have a Dr and will be traveling to Malaysia on January 2025 for a complete checkup. Sadly our medical system is messed up terribly.
34 year old single truck driver here, i've thought about leaving Communist Canada for either Mexico or Turkey. I make 60 grand a year and all my money goes to bills, gas, and food
Hi there, I have two sons 32 and 27. Like you finding it hard to get ahead. My one son makes really good money but spends it as fast as he makes it. My younger son works in landscaping and is a saver and he actually financially way ahead of his brother. We have met so many young people working overseas for and getting paid in Euros and US dollars. Some have been retrained so that they can work overseas and the training does not take too long. Randy is working on a video about money / Canada / etc because it’s really upsetting to us to see the direction Canada is going. The government is creating everyone into slaves through debt. Home ownership is the biggest trap.
things in life happen because we make them happen, we all make choices, right? My wife and I have chosen to travel and spend a lot of money, we would have at least 1 million more in our portfolio if we had not travelled, I would not change anything, money well spent!!!
Having travelling experiences opens your eyes to the world.I grew up on a large dairy farm in rural Canada. Maybe my life would have turned out differently had my parents not have taken me abroad. Travelling made a huge impact on my life.
The constant changes must be stimulating your brain… keeping it sharp. Just like a walk (maybe with your dog) in any new, any different neighbourhood stimulates your mind. I think that your brain, your mind or soul needs to be exercised akin or alongside the rest of your body. Thanks for documenting your journey together… and for today’s video. I’m so glad you enjoyed (are enjoying) the U.K. Safe travels.
This is so true! I love the fact we do city for a bit , do country for a while, do seaside and our minds, brains are constantly being used. We are always thinking. I love it! I feel like we are always growing and thriving. Sometimes it can be frustrating but then it forces us to ask questions and connect with others of how to navigate through a problems.
Well slow travel is definitely agreeing with us! We are leaving Scotland in a few weeks and heading to Italy. Thanks so much for watching and for reaching out. Have you retired yet?
Hi there . I love your videos! is it hard travelling with your pup? tips? we are planning to slow travel in a couple years and are thinking of starting out in the UK. flying on k9 jets with our 2 labradoodles from Toronto and then starting our journey, thinking renting a car to travel with them is the best option.
Hello! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoy our videos! Thank you! We are so enjoying our time in the UK! We are not travelling with our dogs, we are actually pet & house sitting around the world. It’s amazing! After travelling for the last few years, having pets and dogs is what I have missed the most. We stay for free in exchange for pet sitting. The homes and apartments are incredible! One thing you should check is the requirements for entering the UK with your doggies. At one time - dogs and pets had to be in a q long quarantine. I don’t know if things have changed. Renting a car and driving is certainly the way to go. It is scary at first but now I’m use to it. We are truly loving Scotland. I’m releasing a video today, the following video will be about pet sitting. Cheers, Jill
1. Come back in 2025 when the north-south double track electrified railway is fully completed. Then independent travel would be very convenient. Yòu can visit the major towns/cities on the west coast of peninsula Malaysia by rail. 2. Come again in 2028 when the East Coast Rail Link is complete. Then you can easily visit the east coast of peninsula Malaysia. 3. In between those dates, you can come in order to drive the Borneo highway from Sarawak to Sabah. That highway is expected to be fully completed in 2026.
Hi Jill and Randy we enjoy watching your videos. Me and my wife are several years older that you, living in Toronto, and already downsized are living to a condo with a nice south looking terrace and we love it. and enjoy life visiting children and grandkids and close family members. However not happy to spend the cold winter here. For the last six years we are renting a beach condo at Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for two months mid January to mid March and we are loving it. However it becomes more and more expensive and hard to get the locations we like. knowing you lived in different places in Mexico, we would greatly appreciate giving us some contact names and info and places you lived so we explore those options. For us still Mexico is ideal as it is a short travel and good weather in winter months. thanks, Brant 🙏
As always countries are big with variety. In Edmonton established mature neighborhood about no crime, I am in good health so medical free and fast and easy to find doctors, I am comparing to Thailand and basically no financial reason to go there. Saying that if your are fortunate to be ok with finances and even a great partner, then it is mord about adventure and where you Iike vs great places in Canada. Most of canada complaints seem to come from soecific areas?
@@donyaschuk6538 Hey there, Thanks so much for watching our videos and for subscribing. 😊 I wish things were different in Canada. It should be alarming to everyone. Once we started travelling we became so aware of the deterioration in Canada. I’m definitely not a Trudeau fan, what the government has done is criminal. The government is encouraging people to live a life in debt. There is a very quiet exit out of Canada with both business and wealth. It felt like our only option was to leave.
I appreciate your videos soooo very much!! You make it possible in my mind now just by seeing you doing it. I don't own a home but am hopeful I can still make it happen soon.
Hey there! You should try Trusted House Sitters. There are thousands and thousands house sits around the world. You get free accommodations in gorgeous home for free in exchange for looking after a home and or pets. It’s a game changer to travel ! This life is possible! Cheers, Jill
Hey guys keep it going, live for the day you never know what’s around the bend. A friend who recently past away had planned an early retirement was in relatively good health but did not get to live a journey as you have. Be happy be well and wishing everyone enough.
You are so right - life is fragile. Time waits for no one. Yeah .. we have witnessed that too. One guy on our boat trip, he looked super fit and so full of life, he scuba dived, kite surfed etc. The guy returned home in December was feeling good. He was rushed off to hospital on Christmas Eve - he had an aggressive pancreatic cancer and died 20 days later. I want my time to count.
Hi there, We are house sitting. We are going to do video on this, the platform is amazing! There are literally thousands of places around the world. Some are for a the month, some are 2 weeks and some even 6 months. The accommodations are free in exchange for looking after the home and or pets. Since we started travelling I have missed having a doggie so much - so now I meet doggies, cats around the world. If you are interested I can send you a promo code. It’s about 125.00 / year and 25% off with the promo code. 98% of our accommodation is now free.
We had been going to Mexico for years, to Cabo San Lucas and we felt comfortable. It’s very California like. The cost has risen dramatically over the years. Now that we can go anywhere,we wanted to take the opportunity to see what else is out there! Randy had never been to Europe, Australia - so it’s a big world so much to see and do. The sense of freedom was more powerful than owning a home. Cheers, Jill
Hi there, Thanks so much for watching our videos and taking the time to connect with us. Don’t forget you have options! Life is too short to sit idle. We are house sitting around the world. We are going to do video on this, the platform is amazing! There are literally thousands of places around the world. Some are for a the month, some are 2 weeks and some even 6 months. The accommodations are free in exchange for looking after the home and or pets. Since we started travelling I have missed having a doggie so much - so now I meet doggies, cats around the world. 98% of our stays are booked this way and we love it. If you are interested I can send you a promo code. It’s about 125.00 / year and 25% off with the promo code.
I am following your videos, many thanks for sharing them with us. Quick question, how do you book your accommodations? I dont think it was Airbnb, because you mentioned living with the residence.
Hi there, We are house sitting. We are going to do video on this, the platform is amazing! There are literally thousands of places around the world. Some are for a the month, some are 2 weeks and some even 6 months. The accommodations are free in exchange for looking after the home and or pets. Since we started travelling I have missed having a doggie so much - so now I meet doggies, cats around the world. 98% of our stays are booked this way. If you are interested I can send you a promo code. It’s about 125.00 / year and 25% off with the promo code.
It even got worse! We had no car for 5 days We had to travel in a tow truck 2 hours to pick up another car and then travel back Oh and then next car - we are now in Scotland and alternator was shot. We are now on our 3rd vehicle 🙈🙈🙈 it’s been brutal to say the least!
The Go Go years are feeling pretty good right now! I think getting out there and exploring new places, maybe we will find it. Randy had never been to Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa - so we will go spend time there to see what life could be like. Our travels, keep us young and engaged with life. I guess we will go and one day live in a place that treats us best. We can also return to Canada anytime, as we will always remain as citizens. There is down fall to living our best lives now.
Hi there, We are house sitting. We are going to do video on this, the platform is amazing! There are literally thousands of places around the world. Some are for a the month, some are 2 weeks and some even 6 months. The accommodations are free in exchange for looking after the home and or pets. Since we started travelling, I have missed having a doggie so much - so now I meet doggies, cats around the world. 98% of stays are now booked this way. If you are interested I can send you a promo code. It’s about 125.00 / year and 25% off with the promo code.
If a non-resident Canadian, keeping your Canadian credit running could impact your non-resident status. Credit cards from overseas countries may not offer similar rental car coverage, but you can buy online an annual rental car insurance plan relatively cheaply.
You look like you are actually living your life. I would love to find people, groups, or organizations to learn how to get our slow travel life started. you look happy and stress free, keep it up.
Hi there, Well there are lots of travel groups out there.Some are for under 50, over 50 , men’s women’s groups. You can do solo travel too. The biggest advice - keep moving don’t sit idle. Time waits for no one! Almost all of accommodations is free (98%) We are house sitting around the world. What I love so much about travel is that you always meet like minded people through out your travels. Don’t be afraid of it , just keep going! I thought working, maintaining a house and home ownership measured success… it’s not. I have never been happier, my only regret is that I didn’t start this sooner! Cheers, Jill
@@jillpemberton1434I am happy for you, set up my children financialy, I now have enough I would do much the same except rent. Mostly a yes see the world. My work took me to Japan, Poland, China, Africa and now retired who knows 😊
I feel, after extensive research, that Thailand wins hands down over Malaysia or any other country in SE Asia, everyone is different of course, but we find Thailand is the best place to retire to, easy access to anywhere from Bangkok airport, easy retirement or DTV Visa (5 years)
As a fellow Canadian, your channel had me interested ... until you started hating on Canada. No country is perfect but your comments sound like right wing conservative propaganda. 😢 Good luck with your channel but i will not subscribe to your channel.
Hello fellow Canadian. I don’t think you can find two Canadians who love Canada more than Jill and I. The only thing we hate about Canada is the politicians who are running it into the ground. I don’t know where you live. But we do not recognize Victoria anymore. The homelessness the drugs, the crime. And it just keeps getting worse and worse every year. The constant attack and erosion of the middle class in Canada is shocking. I’m curious as to where you live, and spend your time. Anyway, wishing you well. And thanks so much for watching our video and taking the time to respond.
Totally agree, this couple dont know what they want, they are flip flopping all over the place. First they hate Canada, then they are promoting mexico and then they hate mexico, and now they don't know what they want. They are trying to come across as experienced travellers but the guy had never been to Europe for god sake. Two idiots fumbling their way thru life while hating on Canada with right wing views. Their youtube video topics are all over the map with no consistent message, just a bunch of random ideas.
Why do your videos always subtly show Trudeau as a bad guy, as if he destroyed Canada, nothing could be further from the truth, Trudeau is not responsible for destroying Canada anymore than you are I are responsible. Canada is a wonderful country, housing prices have gone way up because most of the world wants to live in Canada. You guys did very well selling your home in Canada because of these high house prices, RIGHT? Be thankful, don't blame any politician for destroying our wonderful country, we have one of the best passports in the world, we have respect all over the world, just look at what is happening in the USA, I am so glad I am not an American right now!! I love your videos, keep up the good work.
Hi Klee, It’s actually global and every where we go it’s the same story. Canada is a beautiful country. However, Canada is so in debt and this should be concerning for every Canadian. The taxes are out of control and this why business and the wealth are leaving Canada - it’s a quiet exit. Canada’s healthcare is a disaster. I chose not to stick around waiting to have medical care. Our GDP/ capita should be ringing alarm bells to everyone. I agree when it comes to politicians- I don’t think any politician can fix this anytime soon. So in the meantime we will keep on slow travelling around the world. Did I tell you - 98% of our stays are free! Cheers, Jill
@@jillpemberton1434 agree about our national debt and our healthcare system. I paid into our healthcare system all my life, now at age 64 it is not at all what it was, so my plan for my wife and I is to get all our healthcare in Thailand, we can afford to just pay for services as we need them, dental is 1/6 or less of the prices in Canada, a colonoscopy is $800 at the best hospital. We will die with money in our bank account, so we plan to spend most of our funds. Thank God for OAS and CPP, $26,000 a year for my wife and I combined, we have 2 million in an investment portfolio, we will never run out of money. ALL this because I was born in Canada, I am very grateful. Also aware things can be much better in Canada, letting drug addicts take over our major cities is a terrible shame, even in Penticton it is bad, but not as bad as Victoria, it is like a 3rd world country in Vancouver and Viktoria. But I still love Canada!!
We love Canada too. My parents immigrated to Canada as it was the land of opportunity. Randy and I both worked hard, saved and invested. We left Canada now to protect our assets. Canada the once land of opportunity is not that country anymore. My two sons both can’t afford a house, probably won’t have kids because they can’t afford kids. If young people want to buy home - they will spend a life time never being able to pay off. Canadians are paying huge taxes and what do you get? Healthcare that people can’t access, no doctors and huge wait times. When I was working people were breaking into my work place and police told me they were not sure when they could get there 🙈- and told to wait because Victoria Police was too busy around the tent areas That was the last straw for me.
Hi Mary, We just have residency for Mexico and like I said we do not live there. Mexico has also really changed too. In fact most of the world is changing rapidly. We are in the UK for 3 months , Italy one month, Australia 3 months, New Zealand for a few months and back to Canada for a month. We kind of don’t live anywhere anymore. All the homes we stay in are free and with that - it doesn’t make sense for us to buy anything. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers, Jill
@@timfoster6591 Hi Tim, We are going to do a video about this soon. It’s a game changer to travel for us. While we were travelling last year my two senior dogs that my son was caring for passed away. It’s the one thing that I miss is having a dog. I love dogs, cats, horses all animals. Somebody suggested we should try “Trusted House Sitters”. It cost about 125 to join / year - I can issue a promo code for you and you will save 25% off if you are interested. Jillolivia65@gmail.com Trusted House Sitters is a UK platform. You look after a persons pet on exchange for their home. OMG - there thousands and thousands around the world to choose from. You could spend a year in the UK and be 98% booked. So now I am getting to play with dogs around the world- so so happy!
I'm living in México and it's way way way safer than Canada recently. In West Van I had my car broken into multiple times, even house porch thefts, can't go to the beach anymore, too many people, they don't speak English either. Don't feel safe at all. I've been threatened by immigrants just because I was not wearing a head scarf. I'll take Mexico any day! There may be horrible things happening in parts of Mexico, sadly yes, but it doesn't necessarily impact those who choose to live away from certain hot spots.
Great video, planning on going in this direction (slow travel). I'm currently in Canada, a Canadian and UK citizen (via my parents) so I have a good starting off point.
Well, the feeling of freedom is so powerful. We have been happier. Why pigeon hole yourself into one place and we get to experience 3 months in the UK - then a few months in Europe etc. Life is exciting again. Becoming a non resident of Canada has been huge in tax savings - you are ahead of the game with dual citizenship. We have a video coming up on the platform we use for booking accommodation …98% of our stays are free. We could actually spend a year in the UK and live freely as there is so much availability, actually world wide.
Hi there. Thanks for watching your videos and taking the time to respond. We recently did a video on all the different tax implications of giving up your Canadian residency I am going to attach a link for you. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lfDzgOqTMFo.htmlsi=Mb9JnWhKIMCuYJxJ As far as how much tax on Cpp And OAS If you live outside Canada and are not considered a Canadian resident for income tax purposes, we withhold a non-resident tax from your monthly Old Age Security payments. The tax rate is 25% unless reduced or exempted by a tax treaty between Canada and your country of residence.
@@jillpemberton1434Thank you so much for the response! Please keep making vedios about slow travels there are a lot of Americans doing it, but hard to find Canadian perspectives.
Hi there Michael, Thanks for such a sweet comment and compliment . Well we are in Scotland now! Randy and his buddy are doing some bucket list golfing right now. Then we head to Italy for a month. We will doing a video about our accommodations because 98% of them are free. It’s a game changer to travel! Stay tuned! Cheers, Jill
we left Victoria too last year . now living in UK . very cheap base for us .lovely house cost $320K US .. no reason one cant travel often and come home ?? we just had a great time in Santorini and Naxos and so glad to be home , its an easy climate in UK .. most other places are very uncomfortably hot for some of the year . i like having a home . my hobbies , my plants , seeing my mum often ( after 30 years in Canada ). Morocco next
Yeah the UK is much cheaper than Canada! We really noticed it in the groceries. We really like the country side and we are getting use to the bloody roads! I really like Scotland - we are in Troon and it’s even cheaper than England. I agree the UK is great for a base and so easy to travel warm destinations. All our accommodations are free and it’s a great way to what it’s like to live in a certain area. My parents were from the UK - so I could get a passport - I’m not sure who to talk to. Any suggestions ?
@@jillpemberton1434 hi Jill . great idea to do the house sitting .. you get a great idea of each place . its smart to take your time to find a base if you want one in the future . not easy , nowhere is perfect . we have agonised for years on this . the roads are funny .. Wales is just the same . tiny one track ones .. passport ? HMCS i guess is the place to start .
UK is cheap? My sister lives near London and it is more expensive than Canada,, I guess it depends on where you live, New Brunswick is very cheap compared to Penticton where I live, location dependant
@@kleerogers food is very cheap , tv , insurance , phone plans . only petrol is more expensive . . a certain area in the south is very expensive for housing .
Hey thanks so much for watching! We are going to do a video on this soon. All of our stays are completely free. Have you heard of “Trusted House Sitters”? We are completely booked - right through There is literally thousands and thousands of house sits available all over the world. It cost about 130 to join / year. If you shoot me an email - jillolivia65@gmail.com I can send you a promo code and you will get 25%
Hey There☺️Thanks so much for watching. I was thinking about the next few videos. We are in Scotland for the next few weeks. It’s a place that’s great to stay but man the weather sucks sometimes. The wind!!! Randy’s buddy has come over to play golf with him in Scotland- for a lot guys make this a bucket list of things to do. The pubs are fun and you can even find NFL football🤣 I think it’s so easy to live somewhere for a few months at time and then move on. We would definitely come back to Scotland but stay in the highlands- then a few months in Ireland but in the warm months! We head to Italy in October then Australia 🇦🇺..
Amazing response. What an adventure! My Wife has been to the UK and Continental Europe, I have not. It is on my list. Both my Wife and I are looking forward to a ‘sundress only’ (her, obviously) and a ‘no trousers, no socks’ semi-permanent home abroad… more tropical climate. Panama tops the list, whilst Portugal/Spain are creeping up. Thanks again for the response. Cheers… to both of you!
