Are You A TRAVELER, TOURIST, EXPAT, or IMMIGRANT? (QUIZ) 

Which type of traveler are you? Comment below and let me know!

Most people who travel all of the time are trying to get away from something - which turns out of be themselves. But the problem with that is that wherever you go, there you are!

I'm an immigrant. I've been living in Mexico for about 3.5 years now out of the last four. I'm originally from the US and for a number of reasons I will never live there again. I did go back once briefly for personal business and that was only for a couple of weeks. I've also traveled to Canada, Guatemala, Panamá and Ecuador and my motivation was always to find a new home. Even though I was born in the US and spent most of my life there I never felt like an American and never felt that country truly accepted me. I feel quite the opposite about Mexico and so I've also gotten a four year temporary residency visa, which I didn't initially believe I would qualify, but did and this was one of the reasons for which I felt embraced by Mexico. I will convert it to permanent residency once that time arrives. I do plan to do more travel at some point, but for now I'm using some of my time building a home here in beautiful Oaxaca de Juarez. I'm retired btw so I have nothing but time. Interesting video too and I enjoyed it. And have a lovely day!

We are a mix of A& C I would say, getting ready to transition into part-time nomad online work and retirement in the next one to two years. Latin America is our goal as we love the warm weather and being close to the beach. We’re not interested in becoming citizens of any other country besides USA. We see ourselves in long term air bnb or seasonal apartment stays, exploring that country then return to USA in summer to a home we keep here. We love the variety and want to go slowly to really soak in the culture & flavor of the country we’re in while also having good internet, shopping close by, and enjoying one to relax in the sunshine! This video was good food for thought! Thanks much. You have great content I appreciate your well balanced thorough reporting of things, and your openness to others ideas!

I’m basically a B, slomad or roving retiree, but early retiree. There is some variation though. I’m living off of savings (A) and investments (D). Also, I’m not really in search of adventure if that means extreme sports like skydiving and the like. But if it’s more like exploring then yes, which would be an A for that then. Also, staying in hotels (A). And my emojis are A: 🌏✈️💻🎒. I’ve got layers! Like an onion!

I definitely feel like a global citizen overall as I have a good mix of all four. As I currently live in one place and can only travel during weekends and vacations, I try to make the most of my travels around the world. After doing the quiz, if I could work from anywhere, I had a lot of As and Bs on this one, so I would be a free-spirited slow traveler which would make great sense for me. I really like the idea of being in a place for a period of time while heading out and exploring many cool sights. At the same time, I would not want to be in a place for an extremely long time (at least for right now). This is such a great video idea!

I like your descriptions of each! I'm working towards a fourth category, "Repatriated Citizen" of the EU.😉

I think we are somehow straddling types B and C - mostly in C. But we don't fit the demographic of most of your subscribers. We are older, in our late 70's. Fortunately, we are in very good health. We have developed our lifestyle over the past 40 years, and it works for us. It might not for others. We didn't have kids and so we aren't tied to kids, grandkids, or great grandkids like many of our friends. We are native to the Pacific Northwest of the USA, and have "resided" in the San Juan Islands of Washington State for nearly 40 years. But we are only there about five months of the year. We have figured out that it isn't winter everywhere, so we have decided to go places where a comfortable summer exists when that isn't the case in the San Juans. For us, "comfortable" is like the Pacific Northwest in July, August, and September. We used to ski 100 times (or more) each year - lived in ski area east of Seattle year around. Now we settle for a week at Whistler around New Years and pray for good snow. This last winter Whistler was a total bust at New Years. No snow at the base. But two weeks later we were in New Zealand enjoying the southern hemisphone summer. Lifestyle drives most of our travel decisions. We have been racing sailors and power boaters for over 50 years. In addition to owning our own boats, we have chartered sail and power yachts all over the world rather than voyaged to distant places. As voyaging sailors we once met in French Polynesia told us, "nothing goes to weather like a 747". We have been living aboard our trawler since May 1 and enjoying the local islands, which is pretty much our norm at this time of year. We will head north within a couple weeks once the hoards of boaters with children show up in the San Juan Islands. We avoid visa hassles as much as possible, generally limiting our overseas stays to 90 days. Since 1987 much of our travel has been focused on New Zealand. We have also spent some time in Australia and Europe, but for us New Zealand just feels more embracing and comfortable. Since my wife retired in 2000 we have spent January, February, and March there, close to maxing out the 90-day visa waiver that country automatically allows Americans. (You can actually extend that to 180 days, but it involves more work with the NZ immigation folks.) We have an added advantage that my wife is a dual USA/Canadian citizen and carriies both passports. In a pinch, she could stay longer (as a citizen of the Commonwealthy) and I would be allowed to also as her "baggage boy". We spend April and May, and sometimes the first half of June in the San Juan Islands. Then we get on our old trawler yacht and head north into British Columbia for a glorious summer cruising the Inside Passage in British Columbia and on to Southeast Alaska. In the fall, we are back in Friday Harbor. We sold our waterfront home there about 10 years ago and now rent a waterfront home year around, though we are only in residence part of the year. Avoiding the direct hit of continously increasing property taxes, maintenance, and insurance reduces the "burn rate" on our savings substantially. In New Zealand we have stayed in the same accommodation for nearly 20 years and have a great friendship with our landlords. The rental is about one-third of what we would pay for an AirBnB in the same area (a tourist destination). Our landlords are happy with that because we are highly trusted to take good care of the their property. Besides, we are now close friends. Over the years we have seen all of New Zealand, but our base now combines golf, fly fishing, hiking, sailing, and good restaurants so we are happy campers. We have done the numbers and think we can continue this lifestyle until our health fails. It works for us. We save money by not owning our primary residence. Perhaps the most important tactic we employ when travelling is to carefully observe and try to live like the locals. They have figured out how to have the best possible lifestyles in the context of their resources. That offers a LOT of insight, regardless of where you are.

I am mostly an A though also a bit of a slow traveller as I will stay at a location for 3-7. Using that location as base to go out each day and do different things. Some times longer if I am involved in a longer term activity. Ten days at one spot in Belize last year for scuba diving and three weeks in Antigua, Guatemala studying Spanish as a few examples.

My favorite kind of travel, domestic or international, is for a reason....either personal or professional. When I combine this with cultural/educational experiences and sightseeing is my happy place. I don't like normal "tourism". My idea of hell is a cruise ship and I should know...used to work on one! Thanks!

I immigrated from Switzerland to Canada 25 years ago. I am ready to move to Central America and in the process of hashing out the details to live as a digital nomad style/enterpreneur. I love to travel and learn about the culture and live like locals and imerge fully

Hi Kristen... I'm conflicted between A B and C.... it was a 3 way tie!

US citizen definitely expat-ing to a European country like (D) so I can travel like (A) or (B) from that base. Plan on purchasing a maintenance free condo and renting it out while I'm not there for much of the time. It's fun to read all of the different replies here.

Girl, I don’t feel like I belong anywhere in life! 😅

I am 50/50 A & B, and that sounds about right. It all depends on where and when I go and my mood for the trip. I would probably be more of a B if I didn't still work full time, but times getting close for my retirement yay!

By this categorization I am an immigrant. I am a retiree from the US and Thailand is my home now. However I refer to myself as an expat. I cannot obtain permanent residency or citizenship here in Thailand. If I could I would readily refer to myself as an immigrant. Since at least one of the prominent definitions of expat is - someone who lives outside their home country, then that is how I see myself.

Definitely D. Resident of Portugal and loving it!

Interesting quiz and explanations of each answer!

Moved from Memphis to London in 2006. Now I travel for holiday/sightseeing. I occasionally go back to the USA for business or to visit family

12: D. 11: D 10: B 09: A 08: A and B 07: B 06: B 05: B 04: A 03: B 02: C Came from Costa Rica. I am in Panamá and will fly away next week to Colombia, or maybe Peru. 01: B I scored seven Bs. I stayed 4 months in Mexico, 6 in Costa Rica, and only one in Panama 😒 Maybe 3 months in Colombia before moving on down South. I must be a slow traveler.

Thx so much for this video, Kristin! It was so interesting! I am split between C & D. I would love to be C, but I don’t have money to keep a homebase or invest. So I fully embrace D. I am in my 14th month of waiting for the approval my EU citizenship by descent, and hopefully I will be able to move to the EU next year. I know it’s not the EU, but I just got back from Panama 🇵🇦 and I miss it already. It was my second time, and I just love the people. Everybody saying hello, looking you in the eye, etc. I returned to somewhere where I just don’t feel home anymore. 🇺🇸 I have a feeling I will be contacting you for a consultation within the next year! Thanks as always. 💕🎊 🧳 ✈️

We're slo-mads for sure. Maybe we'll someday find the perfect place to call home and become expats, but for now it's all about slow traveling.

My travel type is "Only when necessary i.e. work." I enjoy my time at home on my property and don't like bouncing around all over the world dealing with strangers. (this is just my per. pref. and no shade intended to anyone else)

Right now A all the way but will probably become a B as time goes on and we find places we want to stay for extended periods of time.

I’m a traveller and also an expat. I travel full time and I’m no longer considered resident in my country.

Looking for a retirement location. Mostly want to step back into a slower pace of life and eat farm fresh

I am definitely e. All of the above, haha!!!😂

D by age. E by philosophy.

There is one other sort that isn't talked about much anymore: The Exile. You _can't_ go home again, for whatever reason, without causing (at the least, legally) a massive fight but exactly how you cope with being cast out of your homeland is up the air. Some stay on the move, some relocate, some do something else. You didn't leave by choice; you got thrown out or run out because the alternative was prison or death. We're coming up on a time of massive global upheaval. The major powers are not immune. _Someone_ will end up in this state, and those with the means are putting contingencies in place now to act upon should they be necessary. Not everyone travels because they want to.

Love you❤

Got mostly As 😊 working on trying to work remote full time to make this possible 🤞🏼

C

It's so interesting.! It's a bit confusing..but I feel my position is somewhere between C and D.! Can't say specific.! Anyway..you're looking so gorgeous.! Are you in Florida now?

My dream is to become full time traveler

I feel like i would be either A or B 😂

New to these aren't we? Mozart Igorpesci Vladimir of Haharinskyi Sevastopol, Russia. Now harness me away.