The winter weather is closing in fast! Do you have a favourite destination to chase the sun when the cold weather arrives? Let us know your favourite place...
My wife and I enjoy going on a Caribbean cruise each February, which we consider our winter thaw. Nothing beats getting out of snow and ice, like being in the Caribbean sun! It won't be happening this coming February, but we look forward to life returning to normal in 2022. Congratulations on learning a manual transmission.
Thanks so much! Learning manual was a long time coming. Still a work in progress judging by our last couple of excursions but I'm bound to improve over time! 😂
@@OurFreedomYears I remember the first time I drove a vehicle with a manual transmission. I was moving my brother, and had rented a rather large truck - I think it was in excess of 25 feet. When I arrived at the Uhaul dealership, I signed all the paper work etc., then went to drive the truck off the lot... it was a manual. A bit of panic, but I got it moving.
Loved this video. My wife and I are moving to Croatia on a digital nomas visa in September. We are trying to decide where to live. This sold us on Split! From one RU-vidr to another, thanks for the great content. You got a sub from us!
So great to hear that our video was helpful! We really enjoyed our time in Split and even extended it by a couple weeks. We thought it offers a really nice lifestyle -- certainly quite decent for a long-term stay.
I've just subscribed and have watched quite a few of your videos already. What I like most is how concise and brief your videos are compared to many other channels in your similar genre. I find your videos packed full of useful information, concise and to the point without being verbose. All well done and edited. Thank you for respecting your viewers time and I look forward to more content)))Happy travels)
Hi Telluwide - It was so motivating to receive your message! We have a lot of fun making our videos but we also want to make sure they are jam packed with helpful information. Thanks so much for subscribing! 😊
4:46 The "red pepper sauce" you mentioned is actually called "ajvar". It's made of pepers, peppers, eghplant and spices. It's amazing, especially if it's home made. And "kajmak" is not a type of cheese, it's a clotted cream-like dairy product.
My husband taught in Norway for a while, which is also where a lot of his relatives emigrated from, so I think that will be our next international destination when everything is safe. Until then, we'll use the U.S.A. parks pass my family got us to visit some of the beautiful sights stateside.
Woo hoo! it's always nice to hear when we have found the top picks for a city. Looks like you guys have been having quite an adventure of your own! Your channel looks awesome. 😄
Watching you from 🇨🇦Canada with my wife and Baby. Looking to move to Split in a few months hopefully. Do you have a car? We'd love to buy one eventually.
So glad you guys did Croatia and compared Split and Dubrovnik so that I had a perspective to go off from! Do you guys ever share your air bnb links? I will be going with two small pups and love the units you guys book in each location.
Of course, we're always happy to share our Airbnb links! Here they are: Dubrovnik www.airbnb.com/rooms/plus/20211891 Split www.airbnb.com/rooms/25038199
For winter escape, I remember going to Bali and being absolutely enchanted... But can't afford to go there too often! In summers, it's Barcelona all the way baby! A bit crowded, but so much choice of nightlife & food...
Great video ladies! Jillian, you’re very brave to take a standard driving lesson...good for you 👍. Split looks like a lovely location & I love your Air B&B....I so look forward to your travel videos. If I was able to travel again & the world was a safer place, I would like to spend time again in Malaga, Spain during the cold Canadian winter. I spent a month there ~5 years ago, renting accommodation across from the beach. It was within walking distance to the port, downtown, food markets & lots of tapas restaurants and not too far away from beautiful sites like Granada, Ronda, etc.
We were just dreaming of Spain today! 😊 It's one of the destinations we have in mind for when international travel opens up again. We had thought of Granada, Malaga and also Seville for a winter getaway. Yes, we were really happy when Gillian had a successful lesson and was ready to take us on her first manual transmission drive. Only a little nerve-wracking!
omg, i can drive stick, but i would not want to in croatia. i drove for a month there last sept/oct and i was SO HAPPY to turn in my car. driving is insane there. and i'm from chicago, so i thought i was used to crazy drivers. love that you girls are traveling. we're getting there. only spurts rn. ty for the info!
We'll be honest...we had a few white-knuckle moments on those highways around Split! But it was all worth it to get out and see the countryside. Our latest destination is Malta and fortunately the driving there was a lot easier! bit.ly/38BOq8g Good luck with your journey!
I really enjoy your videos. I'm looking into slow traveling and curious to know about safety and security...What do you do with your passports and valuables? Do you think a travel safe is necessary? Any tips for security that you recommend? Could you also share what a good capsule wardrobe should consist of to address the various climates? Thanks so much!
Great questions! For capsule wardrobes, you can take a look at our complete three-season packing list here: bit.ly/37xvK9V. From all those clothes, I put aside a small capsule that I can wear in my latest destination (eg 5 x tops, 2 x pants, 1 x accessory scarf, etc) and the rest stays in my suitcase. For safety and security, most Airbnbs don't have a safe so we typically hide away our valuables when we leave the house. If it's a real concern for you, you should certainly consider a lightweight travel safe. We also share some general safety tips in this video: bit.ly/33XE0hG Hope that helps!
So girls, how your plan regarding the Christmas market went? :-) Yes, I'm being a little bit nasty. Unfortunately, our government succumbed to the media pressure and closed pubs, coffee bars and restaurants (save for takeout). However, with numbers dropping quickly (were on the downward slope of the curve) and vaccine available, we at least hope they're going to open bars and restaurants. Considering your story, with a lot of Europe being under curfew, which is probably about to stay in January as well, you are probably at the best / most liberal place to be at this point. Especially if they open hospitality industry in January.
Great question! Our video about Zagreb comes out tomorrow and...as you've guessed...enjoying the Christmas markets didn't go as planned! Still, it was great to visit Zagreb and see how beautiful it is in the winter. 😊
I’m loving your videos as I’m about to embark on a full time travel lifestyle as well. Heading first to Split, Croatia. Can I ask where you took your driving lesson to learn how to drive standard transmission? Do you remember the name of the driving instructor/school? I desperately need to learn myself. Thank you very much and happy travels!
Hi Mary, thanks for comment. I stopped by Hajduk driving school (Autoskola Hajduk) and they set me up with a driving trainer. I could do as many hours as I wanted on a a fixed hourly rate. Enjoy your travels ahead! 🚗
Hi Gillian and Stephanie! Really appreciating the videos. You're providing some excellent information for our future plans. In this video you compare costs of Split vs Dubrovnik. I would have loved to see the categories side-by-side on a slide like a spreadsheet/table in the video. Also, my wife loves Stephanie's grey Nikes do you know what style/model they are? Thanks!
Hi Sean - Great to hear that you're getting value from our videos! 😊 If you're interested, we have a table of costs for each destination on our blog: Dubrovnik: ourfreedomyears.com/a-month-in-dubrovnik/ Split: ourfreedomyears.com/cost-of-living-in-split/ Nice to hear that my choice of Nikes is appreciated! Here's a link to the model: www.nike.com/ca/t/tanjun-shoe-BLTBVkmX I just love them although they're best for city walking, not for distance running.
@@OurFreedomYears great idea! Especially in SE ASIA. It's way less dangerous than it appears. Perfect for day outings. Opens up the day range possibilities so much....and MC costs so little for rent and fuel. I'm sure the dogs can fit too!😀
Hi Lou - MsThing is correct...as Canadians, we can stay in Schengen zone countries for up to 90 days and then we move into other European countries outside of the Schengen zone. Here is a list of European countries outside the Schengen: www.axa-schengen.com/en/non-schengen-countries Also, we talk more in this video about how we plan our travel around visa restrictions...bit.ly/33XE0hG Hope it helps! Let us know if you have other questions.
I can't wait to travel again so I can visit Croatia. Can you take a train from Dubrovnik to Split if you don't want to drive? My favourite destination for the winter is Arizona (specifically Sedona) as my sister lives there. Unfortunately, I cannot visit her at the moment. Safe travels!
Never been to Arizona but I hear it's beautiful! There is no train running between Dubrovnik to Split but there are a few other ways to travel: ferry, bus, private transfer. We originally planned to take the ferry but it had already finished for the season due to the lack of tourism.
That's right...this is one of our cost of living videos. However, we do share the highlights of a day in Split in this video bit.ly/3fQJmiP and I think you'll enjoy the view of your hometown! 😊
@@OurFreedomYears indeed...the country is spoilt with pristine beaches... it has plenty of mountains to climb as well but it’s not geared for tourists whose not aware of the dangers of creepy crawlies x
@@reawakenedcuriosities4386 Very true! Much like Thailand and other countries in southeast Asia...lots of flora and fauna to watch out for in between enjoying the beautiful scenery!
