Live Q&A: Exploding Travel Costs, Nomad Life & More

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After a summer in Europe, we’re sharing our best tips for dealing with inflation and out-of-control Airbnb prices. Plus we’re talking about having a home base vs nomad life; where we’re heading next; and lots more.
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Imagine finally ticking off all those experiences on your bucket list. Every Sunday, we share the inspiration and practical tips you need for enjoying your own freedom years. We're Stephanie and Gillian, a couple who said goodbye to our corporate careers after years of saving and investing. We've been traveling the world full time ever since.
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@TourForever 10 месяцев назад

As always, great content. Thank you for making me a better nomad! 😊

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

And thank you so much! We really appreciate all the kind words and support. Good luck with all your adventures. 😊

@annbroderick5753 10 месяцев назад

Hello Gillian and Stephanie, My wife and I just watched your live Q&A from a day ago. We are happy to hear that you are heading to Portugal soon. We live on Sao Miguel Island and hope that you are able to visit the Azores while you are here. We love your videos and approach to travel. Ann

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful - thanks so much for saying hello! We're really looking forward to our Portugal trip and hope to see as much as we can 😊

@barbarahill4281 10 месяцев назад

So right about air bnb tips. In Portugal, loved going along the Duro river ( bus, train)to the wine country staying in a small town farm stay, dinner with the family etc. Some of my best time in Italy, agri tourusmo near Lake Como - at Madonna ce Ceppi found on airbnb. Based there and then toured the area. Basque country, Barcelona, and north. I'm sure you have a list of your own. Thanks for your videos. Love you guys.

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Sounds like you've had some really wonderful travels of your own! We really love those farm stays with families -- such a great way to get to know a culture.

@leapintothewild_original 9 месяцев назад

@@OurFreedomYears @barbarahill4281 Can you share how you find farm stays? I grew up as a farm kid and actually looked at volunteering with WOOF, but since my 80 yr old mom will be traveling with me, can't do that right now.

@mdlg1983 10 месяцев назад

I love your channel! I’m sorry we didn’t get to meet in Albania, I got rerouted last minute to NYC for a job. I’d love to see you travel Asia - so affordable, so much culture, it would be incredible.

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! We'd love to get back to get back to Asia as well. We explored a lot of Southeast Asia when we were living in Singapore but there's still lots to see.

@leapintothewild_original 10 месяцев назад

haha I rebooted my tv and roku thinking it was me! 😂 THANK YOU for creating the pdf!! I’ve been collecting info for several years, and your list has a few things I didn’t have! All the exclamation points! teehee

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Wonderful to hear! So glad it's helpful.

@rundbaum 10 месяцев назад

i'm twice y'all gals's age & the 'might need to have family homebase' thing didn't hit until i was about 40 . . . i'd say i started travelling crazy around 28 (1st saturn return.) seasons change--there is great potential in documenting life on a 'homebase' & showing how it relates to travel . . .

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

We certainly discuss the home base concept a lot...let's see what the next year brings!

@bobyonker8642 10 месяцев назад

Try taking the train or bus from Lisbon to Tomar. Beautiful town on the river with a Templar history, castle and convent, and charming parks and old town. We live just outside of town now and if you let us know when you might come we could meet up and perhaps show you some things. My wife and I enjoy your information and videos so thanks for sharing.

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

That sounds just lovely! We'll look up the details. And please do reach out in late October.

@jessiquilla1 10 месяцев назад

Downloaded your tips sheet, lots of great info, thank you both! Hope one day our paths can cross and we can have an in-person meetup :)

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Glad you found it helpful! Good luck with all the planning and keep us posted on your destinations. 😊

@jessiquilla1 10 месяцев назад

Will do! Enjoy time back in Canada

@NewUser-em7qm 10 месяцев назад

Hello, we watch all of your videos and plan on selling everything and slow traveling ourselves in 5 years or sooner (almost there!). Two things - 1, do you use the alltrails app for your hikes (can’t remember which app you said you used) and 2, we have tried to sign up for newsletter several times but we never get the confirmation email… anything else to try/suggest? Thanks for everything you both do and keep up the great work!! O&B.

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

How exciting! Good luck with all your planning. Yes, we use Alltrails in combination with Maps.me for situations where there is no trail listed in Alltrails. If you are able to send an email to ourfreedomyears at gmail.com, I will add you directly to the newsletter list. Sometimes Mailchimp doesn't work very well unfortunately 😅

@gregmiller9437 10 месяцев назад

Sorry we missed the live broadcast, but we watched the entire video and subscribed for the PDF tips on your website. Love it! We've followed your journey for three years now and love every episode. A question for you regarding renting a car in Albania. We are planning our trip there, and are thinking of renting a car for travel from Vlores to Bar, Montenegro, and possibly staying at an agritourismo location along the way. What is the likelihood of us finding a car rental company in Albania that has the vehicle drop off/end point set as a one way? Or are they more likely to require it be returned to the originating location?

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Hi Greg, nice to hear from you! Getting around in Albania is a bit of a challenge and hiring a car definitely makes it easier to explore around. I think chains such as AutoUnion would be your best best for getting a one-way rental. You can try searching with Qeeq.com Whoever you choose make sure to communicate about which countries you plan to visit as there may be some paperwork involved. Have fun!

@tammyvig8253 10 месяцев назад

Also, not sure of your past travels before you started this channel, but how much of the USA have you seen? Our national parks are great for hiking etc. If you haven't done much in the US, do you have plans to in the future?

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Fair question! We honestly haven't seen that much of the US aside from visiting friends and quick business trips. There are many wonderful parks so we really do need to add them to the list!

@juliezabolotniuk3125 10 месяцев назад

Hi Stephanie & Gillian, thanks for another fun informative video! It is probably me, but I cannot for the life of me find the PDF. I looked at the logistics link, your blog and am still searching. It is probably right in front of me but can you tell me where to look? Thanks again :)

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

No worries! Here's the link to the pdf: bit.ly/3L2PoxF Just click through and sign up to receive the tip sheet. It will come to your email. If for some reason you don't receive it, please send me an email at ourfreedomyears at gmail.com and I will send it to you directly. 😊

@katherron8789 10 месяцев назад

Do you ever use schwab? No ATM fees anywhere in the world.

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Unfortunately we don't have Schwab in Canada however our bank HSBC doesn't charge any overseas ATM fees. These days we use our IBKR debit card to avoid the 2.5% exchange markup charged by banks. 50cents/withdrawal

@tammyvig8253 10 месяцев назад

I missed this so am watching it now. My question as a follow up to the food/grocery question. Since you buy groceries and cook in your Airbnbs, do you throw what is left at the end of the month out, or do you pack it up and take it to the next destination?

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Great question! We've become pros at planning our grocery shopping and meals so that we have very little left at the end of our stay. We usually make any leftover produce and other food into travel day snacks. We sometimes bring along essentials like olive oil and vinegar if they fit in our luggage or we leave them for the next person.

@patrickrex6230 10 месяцев назад

Any thoughts on backpacks that are anti-pick pocket? The ones where zipper is on the inside that you have to take off to open. Any problems with pick pockets in Europe? Thank you. Love your videos

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

We've never had any issues with pick pockets in Europe or any other region. However, we generally try to avoid crowded situations and keep a close eye on our belongings if we're in a busy place. It was a particular concern when we were in South America and there we wore our sling bags on the front versus the back and left our wallets and high value items at home. We don't have bags that are anti-pickpocket but I would certainly recommend purchasing something if it gives you more peace of mind while traveling.

@valorieb5229 10 месяцев назад

How do you find group chats for areas your traveling to. I’m single just starting my low travel adventures

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

A really great starting place is the GoWithLess Facebook group. Every week people share their travel plans and connect with other people heading to the same place.

@Getting__Lost 10 месяцев назад

Where in Eastern Europe should I skip?

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

It all depends on your personal tastes and whether you like big cities vs small towns, outdoor activities vs cultural activities, etc. We love smaller cities and towns with a lot of charm and great hiking nearby so those are the experiences we seek out. 😊

@lindaplater9648 10 месяцев назад

I have a non registered IBKR account in Canada (I'm also in Toronto). I have been digging around in the portal and could never figure out if these debit cards are for US-based accounts only. Do you top up the card with USD or whatever currency and buy currency, then withdraw from ATMs in the country/ currency you need? Did you apply from Canada or from abroad? the right IBKR link would help as their iBOT sucks :) btw - loving your tips!

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Hi Linda, it launched in Canada just over a year ago and has worked well for us. We applied online... if you can't find how just send a message through the App and they will send you the link or even just set it up for you. A person could convert currency ahead of time but we just take the spot rate at the moment of the withdrawal. They take it from whichever cash balance you have or even margin if you have it. 😃

@lindaplater9648 10 месяцев назад

@@OurFreedomYears thx for reply- to get an IBKR debit card account can’t be under family/broker umbrella account like mine:(. Also, debit card is charged via MasterCard debit rate into CDN so ATM wouldn’t pull from forex AUD orNZD in account. Scotia passport visa has no charges for forex but will have to see what markup on actual rates when charged in CAD. I share your distain for bank fees and markups you only discover once you get your bill! Trying to keep it simple but these charges really add up on a longer trip in an expensive locale.

@lindaplater9648 10 месяцев назад

Welcome home! Toronto needs great people like you. Enjoying the snowbirds @ air show or CNE today? Relax with loved ones- you’ve got this!

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

@@lindaplater9648 Thanks for pointing these limitations out. It's definitely tough to get a perfect setup... we do our best and try not to stress the rest. 😂 good luck!

@esbiermann62 10 месяцев назад

I found Lisbon disappointing and dirty/dingy though it does have some areas to explore. But you must stay/visit Cascais nearby. To visit Palacio de Pena stay the night before in Sintra - the Moon Hostel was new and just awesome. Also I thought Monserrate Palace was better than Pena (with Sintra base) - so luxurious and great gardens. I would spend more time exploring the Algarve than Lisbon. Also Porto was a bit nicer than Lisbon...get used to graffiti everywhere.

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Hi there, thanks for all the tips on where to explore. We will definitely be getting to places outside Lisbon... Cascais and hikes up the coast are high on our list!

@caroldichtenberg9908 10 месяцев назад

How old are the dogs?

@OurFreedomYears 9 месяцев назад

Huxley is now 8 years old and Jasper is 7. Grown up pups!

@vw4627 10 месяцев назад

"It doesn't rain inside museums…" 😂

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

It's true 😂

@amandasherren2508 10 месяцев назад

I don't understand why you guys throw away the food in your Airbnbs. That's not your food. Many hosts leave food to share with people like me. As a nomad, I love when there's left over food for me to raid. You could offer it to the host to store until you leave. Also, throwing away food seems so evil when there's people in need.

@fidelcup 10 месяцев назад

They were talking about food that has been clearly sitting in the freezer for too long - freezer burned, opened packages that take up the entire freezer space. I'm sure they are not throwing away canned food or bags of rice/noodles.

@amandasherren2508 10 месяцев назад

They do this on every video. All food.@@fidelcup

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

Great point - thank you for sharing. If there is food that is unopened or is open but has been properly stored, we always bundle it up and leave it for the next guest. If there is any open food that wasn't properly stored and may have attracted insects or freezer burn, we'll dispose it.

@OurFreedomYears 10 месяцев назад

@fidelcup - Yes, exactly. We would never waste food that is in good condition that someone else might appreciate.