Hi Lisa! I totally understand, I spent so much time researching and comparing all the companies available. For now, Cigna makes the most sense for us with the many add-on options and deductible ranges, giving us the choice to make it as custom as we want. Plus, in comparison to many, it offered the coverage we were looking for at a reasonable price. Another plus in our eyes was being able to add on US coverage, so we would be covered when home visiting and not skyrocketing the rates in the process. Of course, our choice of going with Cigna could change if we choose a place to settle longer term. Good luck in your research process - I know it was probably one of the most daunting but important tasks we had to do! Cheers 🍻
if you are in South/Central America and SE Asia, most just pay as you go, no insurance, I know many people that do that, health care insurance is a huge pain in the ass if you make a claim, and it is expensive, many "experts" say just pay as you go (except the USA of course)
When I was 27 and starting out on my career, I also got the travel bug and realized I had to make an effort to see the world before I got stuck with a mortgage and 2 weeks annual vacation in the US. Long story short, I did it by finding a job with my company at one of their European operations, thinking I'd work there and see Europe for a couple of years before returning home. Fast forward 37 years, and I am still here (Switzerland), married with 2 kids born here, and now a Swiss citizen. Did a lot of travelling throughout Europe, the USA and Asia during that time, and now approaching retirement age... got a plane ticket to Vietnam now for a 2 months leave just to get a taste of the backpacking life again, hoping I can still do it in my 60s! Great channel, BTW!
Currently living vicariously through you guys. My wife and I recently moved from Indiana to Arizona to help my elderly parents out. My Dad passed away shortly after we got here, unfortunately. We have a full-sized home here as well as a small condo. We are in the process of trying to figure out which place to keep when we are eventually able to take a similar path as you guys. I have never traveled overseas, thus will be a big step for me. I love the look of Portugal and we hope to make it over this Spring. Keep up the great work. It is always nice to gather information from people like you that are out there doing what we hope to do some day.
Sorry to hear about your father. Life-changing events can be difficult and scary but we don't think that you will regret travelling and Portugal is a great place to start. Good luck and safe travels! Cheers!!🍻
Bravo guys, congratulations and thank you for putting this segment out. My wife and I are about 3 years behind you and are super stoked to get started. You're an inspiration - keep it up and enjoy 🙂
Our pleasure Phil. Part of the fun is planning everything out. We watched videos every Saturday and Sunday morning and just dreamed about where we will go and what we will see. So excited for you two! Cheers!!! 🍻
@Brian and Carrie I just came back from Thailand and watching your video on Thailand really helped. Now I am more interested in travelling like you guys (approaching 60 on June 1). Please keep up your excellent videos it is really helpful to people like me. My kids are all grown-up and leading their lives and now I would love to do the things both of you are doing TRAVEL. Please keep the videos coming
Hey guys, big shout out from New Zealand! We are absolutely loving your videos because your filming is fantastic, the information you give is open and honest, but best of all you are just such lovely people which is so refreshing on this platform!! Incredibly inspiring and giving us great food for thought and maybe the push we needed. Great work guys and massive respect. Cheers! 🍺
Del, thank you so much. Your comments are encouraging and ease any self dought we may be having. Trying new things and putting ourselves out there isn't easy. Thank you again for your support and kind words. Cheers!!! 🍻
Great video and information. My wife and I are 3 years away from accomplishing our early retirement, will be 53 then. We Have considered Portugal and Spain but are also opened to keep exploring options. Best of luck and we’ll keep following you guys!
Thanks you two! We had initially considered retiring to the Algarve in Portugal but decided that we wanted to explore other areas first. Now we travel! 😃 Good luck and thank you so much for following us! Cheers!!🍻
I set out for 1 year but into my 8th after absolutely enjoying some 35 countries with a few months each instead of touch n go, thus it's inspiring to see u2 n many others r embracing a different way of life, which is totally possible & educational, to say the least! Keep going on eh!
Thank you, Roger! We will get to 35 countries someday. We can't stress enough how possible this life is for many people. You just have to do it!! Thank you for the comment!! Cheers!!!🍻
Brian and Carrie, Just sending you a shout out. I am just a couple of weeks away from my departure on a similar, slow-travel adventure. As I was watching this video, I was whittling my belongings down to one suitcase and one backpack. I had already moved from Southern California to Ireland about 6 years ago which had required me to greatly simplify my life and divest myself of most of my "stuff". Now, i am just honing that process. I am more of a "senior" than the two of you, but my health is great and I have always been an avid traveler, so this is a dream come true for me. Like you, I plan on learning to "RU-vid". I really appreciate the honesty and authenticity with which you approach your videos. As my travel plans have adapted and evolved, it looks like I am following a similar itinerary (starting in Montenegro) so, perhaps we will bump into each other along the trail and share a beer or two. Enjoy the adventure.
Hi John! We love hearing about others doing the same thing we are. Thank you so much for the kind words. We would love to meet up someday soon for a beer. We will be back in that part of the world next fall so stay in touch. Good luck to you and safe travels in the meantime. Cheers!!!🍻
What I like most about your videos is your honesty about the pros and cons of traveling full time. So many videos only focus on how wonderful it is but don't mention problems to avoid or the reality of traveling all the time. Thank you, Happy Traveling!
Thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts. My wife and I are ready to retire in a year and spend more time abroad. Your videos are invaluable to us as we plan our retirement. Thank you and stay safe!!
Thank you for following us. Very exciting news that you will be traveling in just a short time from now! We have no regrets on the decision we made almost 2 years ago now!
B&C I just watched this clip for the 2nd time. I really admire you guys so much for being bold enough to make this move in your lives. I know many people in the US that feel they need that security of hanging on to their stuff. Sadly many, who might want to travel, will put it off and then never do it because of age, health, etc. You are a terrific inspiration for us. We also sold everything, quit our jobs and moved to Alicante. And there have been a few times I've said WTF did we do because it is a big decision. But watching videos like this one is such a valuable reminder that life should be lived and all that stuff is pretty much an illusion. Thank you both for your inspiration and "realness". If you ever swing by Alicante again we'll treat for dinner and BEVERAGES.
Thank you, Tom. We have absolutely no regrets about the decision that we have made and completely agree with all that you have said. We love Alicante and plan on a return trip someday, we will take you up on that beverage when the time comes!!! Thank you again for all the kind words. Cheers!!!🍻
Just found you guys and am watching your videos from the beginning. You are really informative and inspiring and I am loving watching your journey. You are totally rocking the travelling. Well done on really great videos 👍❤
I retire early on 11/29/22 and have my ticket to madrid on 12/26/22.I plant to do the 90 day schengen in Portugal & Spain then eastern europe for a few months to save money. Single,no kids or debt and I can walk for hours. I went to portugal,france,spain & belgium in 2019 in 2 separate weeks and loved the culture and style of living.I can really enjoy my like there as there is not much left in the states to keep me here.Love your videos. Thanks.
Thank you Yankees fan! Huge Seattle Mariner fan here!! That sound like the same plan we are on. We have kids but are all grown up, we have no debt and can walk for hours. We are really enjoying Portugal. When you come back you need to experience the eastern Algarve. Such a great vibe. Thank you for watching our channel!! Cheers!!!🍻
@@BrianandCarrie your welcome.The 1995 playoff loss to Seattle still haunts me to this day. Freakin' jack Mcdowell. !! I have 3 weeks in Lisbon,3 in porto and 1 in faro booked so far.Then into Spain and Eastern europe to reset the schengen 90/180 rule.I'll follow your videos.
Unfortunately for us Mariner fans that is about all we really have to hang our hats on. That sounds like a fantastic trip. We loved Porto and really enjoyed the eastern Algarve. From Faro, you can go east or west to the rest of the Algarve by train. It's centrally located which makes it nice however we preferred other, smaller towns. Our Faro video comes out Saturday.
I love your channel. You are both so 'real' We subscribed about 6 months ago. So are just catching up with some of your older videos. Your channel is probably in the top two of our favourires. Although we will never go as full in as you. We find inspiration from what you do. Have a drink, before Brian ( great name) gets too thirsty. Best wishes from another Brian
Hi, Brian!! (Great name) Thank you two for watching our channel and supporting us. We very much appreciate the kind words and hopefully, we can jump into that #1 spot soon! We are always working to get better! 😆 Thanks again! Cheers!!🍻
Hi Brian and Carrie. I had stumbled on one of your videos about a year ago and really liked how the two of your put a lot of thought and research into your travels. My husband and I have been living In Queretaro Mexico for about a year and we are now ready to explore more of Mexico. Although we are not traveling the world, travel is travel. Thank you for the valuable information about how to travel smart. 😊
Thank you, Anita. We will be traveling to Mexico next fall and are really excited about it. We are not sure yet about our itinerary but know we want to not only be close to the beach but want to go inland as well. We have some research to do!! Thank you again for watching! Cheers!!🍻
@@BrianandCarrie ….Awesome! Queretaro is inland and has an altitude of 6,000 feet above sea level and is a 3 hour drive Northeast of Mexico City. Queretaro is very beautiful, safe and the people of Mexico or so kind and patient. We love it here! What I love about Queretaro is you have the old colonial and historical culture along with a very up to date progressive culture. Queretaro also has a very diverse culture because of the big corporations that have settled here from France, China, Japan and Korea. A lot of people do not realize that Mexico is a huge country with many different terrains and different types of Mexican food. Just thought I would give you a good start on your research and who knows, depending on where we all are when you get here, we may all be able to meet each other. I wish the best for you and Brian on your ventures. 😁🙏🏽
Just randomly came across your video and it is so informative and helpful. I love the idea of retiring early to travel and experience the world, and ESPECIALLY to get away from the high cost of living in San Diego to a much more affordable city where I can truly be free.
Great practical video! My wife and I retired early and are travelling quite a bit, but not full time. We too are very budget-conscious whether we are flying to destinations or traveling for months at a time in our truck and camper.
This video is awesome as my husband and I are leaving our comfortable abode May 1st with no return trip planned. We also plan to stay in one spot for a month a a time.
We studied this for a few years and found you guys just after we started our retirement. Suprised we missed you as we started a few months behind and ended up in some of the same countries. Keep up the good work and keep the channel going. You are really putting out some good information. We are shooting for a Spain visa for next year so maybe our paths will cross.
Found your channel as I’m going to Romania in two months but have absolutely loved your content and how real and calm it is. If you ever make it to Japan, feel free to ask for information or tips (been here 15 years now).
Hi Seth! Thank you so much, we are so happy to hear you are enjoying the content. We loved Romania, and look forward to returning in a few years. We are actually planning to visit Japan next year at about this time. We will definitely be looking for suggestions ☺
Have been watching loads of your videos recently and am constantly making notes of the tips and ideas you have so thank you so much. It'll be a huge help when we finally get to do it!
Yes, yes, yes and YES!! We are so in synch with all of this. And for us, some of our absolute favorite experiences have come as a result of our "plans" getting changed. You guys are miles ahead of us when we started (hell, you may be miles ahead of us now after 6 years but we're having fun 🤣🤣). This is a great video. Hope to see you guys on the trail before too long! oh, and GO DUCKS 😜💖
Thanks, guys!! Having fun and enjoying life is what it's all about. I'm sure we will run into you two at some point. Small world we live in. WOOF!!! Cheers!!!🍻
Thank you for the openness and honesty - not necessarily easy to do in a public forum. Your videos are helpful, thoughtful and REAL. Yes, everyone's situation is quite different and watching these types of videos are a fantastic learning tool. We are early 60's retired and heading to Alicante and Valencia area early February for 3 months and despite both having lived in several countries in Europe earlier in life for many years (not with each other! :-), we are still learning all the time, certainly also from your experiences. Best of luck as you proceed, we are already looking forward to your "luggage" video!
Thank you, Ernest. We are trying to focus on giving information people can use as well as some kind of entertainment. Getting comments like this is a real confidence boost as we really are just learning as we go. Thank you so much. You will love Valencia and Alicante, safe travels, and thank you again. Cheers!!! 🍻
There’s great liberation in freeing up. We’ve been downsizing over 10 years. Would like to think your courage can influence us more? Many of us have perhaps over-consumed and purchased much of which we neither use or truly need, and it doesn’t always bring us happiness being bogged down with material stuff. You are both very healthy and look after yourselves. Do you worry what the future could look like if one of you were unlucky enough to become sick and have got plans for your old age for when you do one day become frailer. Or are hoping to fall in love with a particular country and remain there. Serendipity is a great choice and we are really enjoying your travels. Long may they continue. Thank you for sharing your honesty and tips, greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Den. Hopefully, we can inspire others to take action and live out their dreams whatever they may be. We would love to fall in love with a particular country someday and remain there, that is the plan anyway. When we are old and frail, we could always return to the US. Eventually, we will qualify for medicare where our medical costs will be manageable. Thank you again for the kind words and for supporting our channel. Cheers!!! 🍻
Simply amazing. Sounds like you guys took a big decision to live for your dreams. I think we can all imagine it’s a tough call to just sell off all of your posessions in order to travel the world.
Thank you, it was a tough call but we are really excited about sharing our adventures with everyone. We feel energized and motivated by all the comments. Thank you again for the support. Live your dream, cheers!!!🍻
I was so pleased you touched on the topic of being away from Children and grandchildren. We have traveled OS for 3mths at a time before however taking the plunge to go for a year or two is a bit bigger leap. Worth it though :-)
Thank you! Hanoi, Da Nang, and Hoi Ann were all amazing places. We are looking forward to coming back next year to see the southern region. Ho Che Min City is supposed to be great as well. Thank you for the sub and for watching our channel! Cheers!!🍻
My husband and I lived abroad for over 3 years before children. Now our last one is a senior. We have some years left to work but are planning to travel full time.
Great video. Subscribed. You both have easy-going demeanors, and comfortable to listen to and hear advice from. Took note of the health insurance info! And the “stay flexible and don’t plan too far out” was a really good tip I think I’ll use. One question: how do you do your travel documents/visas? Online? Can that be done virtually usefully? Great content so far. Thank you!
Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! Any visas that we needed we have done online, and it is a very simple process. Thank you again! Cheers!!🍻
Wow, that’s awesome. I am following you guys as I am in Spain visiting and planing to move here. Alicante is my top #1 because the people are really nice and cost of leaving. Been in Barcelona, valencia and soon I will visit Seville to check it out. I am exploring Porto in May because I heard Portugal is good when it come to expats and taxes.
Hi Joel! We love Alicante and would definitely go back. We are in Greece now and heading to Portugal next. We will be in the Algarve for the months of May and June! Cheers 🍻
Great info - this all sounds dreadful to me, but i appreciate you making it clear that its not all sunshine and lollipops, so people can make informed decisions.
We also did a video about the "ugly side" of full-time travel. We actually had a few negative comments on that video, people accused us of complaining. We just don't want someone to follow our advice thinking that, as you stated, everything is sunshine and lollipops. Informed decisions!! Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!!🍻
This popped up in my suggested videos after watching your current video and have to say, I still enjoy this honest, one on one style you guys have. A year later and you are still doing it. I just retired and was seriously considering Portugal as my landing zone and still am, but you folks have got me considering this 1-2 month stay and bounce somewhere elsewhere routine. At least for the first few years. Please keep up the videos, as a single retired guy, I’m going to try and stay within a 3k a month budget at least while traveling. I’m not afraid to roll with the punches and take life as it comes, very similar to a couple delightful travelers that I follow on yt.😊 I’m pretty sure that budget is doable in many places, what do you think?
Hi, Larry. We had the privilege to meet and have drinks with Delightful Travelers back in January. They are a fun couple with a lot of experience. We really enjoy them as well. Our plan to move around the way we are is working for us and we don't plan to stop anytime soon. Your budget of $3k a month for a single is absolutely doable! We did a yearly budget video back in late Dec. We spent less than that for a couple. Thank you for watching our channel and commenting, Larry. Cheers!!🍻
@@BrianandCarrie I had meant you two delightful travelers and did not realize there was a channel by that name. lol Thanks for the info. I actually plan on trying for $2k a month but realize stuff happens and have those extra funds if needed. My only concern is that if I do the bounce routine when I am ready to apply for something like the D7 visa, I won’t have a base in the US to apply from. Still thinking that one thru.
You guys are fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. The information you shared has helped me immensely in my plans to retire to Portugal.
Useful vlog post like the ones I saw previously. Keep them coming Now living in Italy for almost three weeks, looking at the Airbnb prices going slightly higher by the week and thinking like I will soon have to leave the country for a cheaper location…
We have started to see Airbnb prices increase over time as well. Fortunately there are options of less expensive places to live . Thank you so much for watching 😊
Hi Kids, Love your channel. My wife and I are thinking about retiring to Europe soon and appreciate all your insights. One things I've noticed is that Airbnb's are significantly cheaper in the off season (big surprise, yes?) so part of my plan is to spend winters along the Mediterranean (southern Spain, Portugal, Italy, Grease...). Relatively warm weather (I'm from So. Cal.) and minimum crowds. And spend Summers in northern Europe (Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania) comfortable weather, not too many tourists, not too expensive.
Bello bello bello. I'm 65 years old I'm retired, I travel sometimes in Asia with my wife, we don't have children, and that you are doing is my dream. but I have bad English and a very low budget, So it's difficult for us to travel longer than 30/40 days. Sorrowfully now that I'm over 65, no Italian insurance covers me for long periods Thank for your videos Ciao from Italy
We moved from the US to Canada and we got Cigna. Not sure if it’s the same as Cigna Global, but it was terrible. It took a long time and multiple phone calls to get reimbursed for a bill. It’s like they went out of their way to not pay.
It’s been 1 year since you posted this video… you guys are so adorable.. Watch your videos with my wife all the time.. i have friends settled in Turkey first then moved to Thailand as there were asked to invest in property for permanent residency. We are still working on our retirement plan though I have a young kid of 14.. thinking of her college etc.. etc.. that made us push our retirement further and further.. at the same time I just would like to have some life to live after retirement.. You did a great thing.. wish you good luck.. at least we have a plan which is better than no plan at all. I am a captain I could get a boat or an RV to travel around for a couple of years and settle somewhere Overthinking makes it impossible to act. I guess you just have to go for it. Just like you guys did
I think you are right, you just need to go for it. It can be overwhelming, you may never go. Our kids were out of the house already and we had no debt so that made our decision easier than most. Thank you for watching and good luck to you!! Cheers!!🍻
I'm travelling too, and my biggest weird fear, is returning to family, and they're different, and `I'm different. I really do hope my relationships will be in tact when I get back.
We use Instagram or whatsapp to stay in contact with our family and friends. Your better off the more you stay in touch.. When you get back your family will be excited to see you and want to hear about your journey. Your doing what a lot of people dream about doing. Safe travels. Cheers 🍻
I really enjoy the way you guys lay out details in videos, and please forgive me on this, but the background music seems to be too loud, too repetitive on a lot of videos I've clicked on so far. Not trying to hate, really enjoy your content. Looking forward to more of your videos and really think your channel will grow a lot. Jealous of all the trips but looking forward to living thru you to see the world!
Hi, Dianna! Yes, we have received comments about the music before. We are learning our way as we go! Best way to get better is viewers feedback. Thank you for being so positive and continuing to watch. 😁 We will improve!!! Cheers 🍻
Thank you for being informative and forthcoming...I really enjoy the content ...My wife and I have made some changes in anticipation of following a similar path . We sold our house January 2020 just so she could see the freedom that came with not being a homeowner, last summer we purchased a travel trailer on a site in our home province in Canada so that for the months we return to be with family we need not inconvenience anyone...So hopefully this December or next fall we can embrace yhe lifestyle you two are embracing...Enjoy the adventure and keep pumping out great content...Cheers
Thanks, Rob, we really appreciate the comments. It's nice to hear others are living their dream. It goes to show that it can be done!!! Good luck to you two and safe travels. Cheers!!!🍻
@@BrianandCarrie PS we spent 21 days exploring parts of Thailand and Vietnam in 2017 and did not want to come home the people and culture are amazing as well as the food
@@BrianandCarrie We can not really say we had a preference both were different experiences...Thailand presents a more diverse experience in that parts of Bangkok are so modern with others like China Town so authentic...then we went to a town called Kanchanubaburi during the bridge on the rivet Kwai festival which commemorates the towns liberation from the Japanese Imperial army ...well worth visiting while there we hiked the Erawan falls in the park an easy bus ride and overnighted on a floating hotel up the river in the jungle it was amazing in Vietnam we visited Hanoi, Halong Bay for an overnight and Saigon and loved it ...I think if we went back or when we go back we will visit Danang and Saigon loved everything about Saigon with the exception of the traffic but even that was part of the experience...the saying Saigon rocks is a real thing ...live music is everywhere
Very cool!! We had planned the bout down the Mekong River and also had planned to see Halong Bay. It would have only been an 18-day trip but wanted to see as much as possible. We will start planning again here in the coming months with a different outlook than we had 2 years ago. Thank you for the reply. Cheers!!!🍻
Congratulations, you are very brave! Me and my wife are 42 right now. We plan to move from Poland to Spain. They biggest question for us was when it is the right time? Once our daughter start to study and flees our home? Or once we retire? But then who at home will help our ordering parents? This was a main issue for us. We decided to try to make it in small steps. To travel to Spain more and more often and stay there for longer periods. It is for sure more costly solution, but we are too scared to do it as you did in one move. By the way your videos are great and are touching the subject we have never found in any other RU-vid channels.
Hi! Thank you so much. Seems like you have a great plan moving forward. As far as our older parents are concerned we each have siblings. We also know that we are home every 6 months and can get home sooner if needed. That being said, it is a concern for us as well. We were planning on being in Poland in August but now with the war we aren't sure. Hopefully we get there soon. Thanks again and safe travels. Cheers 🍻
@@BrianandCarrie Hello! You should not worry about the war so much. First It is in Ukraine. Poland is a nato member so if Russia would attack it triggers already a iii world war. So the Nuke can land either in Warsaw, New York or London. Because of such common thinking there will be less foreign tourists in Poland in summer. You can enjoy lower costs on booking or airbnb and less crowded tourist hotspots. 😁
Yes, we completely understand all that and will probably head that direction later this year. With other options in the world to travel better to be safe then sorry. Cheers 🍻
Really enjoyed the video! I agree with remaining FLEXIBLE and taking a MINIMALIST approach to life and travel. We also are very frugal and not eating out a lot and spending money on frivolous stuff. I also agree with your strategy of staying in nice places sometimes and being as frugal as possible with lodging at other times 😉 Looking forward to seeing your travels! Cheers! XX Dara
Thanks again Dara. We have decided that having outside space in any location is a must for us. We will pay a bit more for a nice patio or deck but we believe it is worth it. We will just cut back in other places if needed. Thanks again!!
@@BrianandCarrie ha ha, I hear you! We went to England in September 2020. We had to stay in an Airbnb for 14 straight days without being allowed to walk out the front door. We were very grateful to have a little outside patio in the back. It saved our sanity! As you said, it’s a good thing we like each other! We’ve been married 30 years, and for the past 17 years have both worked from home. We’ve had to get used to 24 x 7 togetherness 🤣
Carry and I have only seen each other for 4 days in almost 3 weeks home and we miss each other a lot!! That's a good thing after being around one another 24/7 for 7 months. 😆
It amazing that we who retire young all share the same story of how we got to retire much earlier than originally planned. Those who asks how we did it don’t want to curve out unnecessary expenses/make the sacrifices at the beginning so they can have a carefree lifestyles.
Agreed! We have and still do sacrifice things that we want over need. Our accommodations for example aren't ideal. We haven't explored some places that we would like to. We don't buy souvenirs. We want to do this for years, so some things will have to wait. Life is great!! Have fun on your cruise and safe travels!!! 😊
Enjoyed your video. My wife and I are in a similar situation. We have not retired fully yet but we have a travel channel "Travels With Joe & Ely". We spent 3 weeks in the Algarve in Sept. 2021 and loved it with the thought of possibly purchasing but was too expensive. So instead of purchasing anywhere abroad we will probably travel to different countries/locations so we don't have to spend as much and explore and enjoy many areas. We also like to cruise. I will watch your videos to get tips on various places. Thanks!
Thank you for watching guys!! It looks like you have been to some places that we are interested in going to ourselves. We will be watching some of your videos!! We have decided to just travel for now before we settle down in any one place. We are almost 2 years in and don't plan on stopping anytime soon. Thank you for watching and safe travels. Cheers!!🍻
Great video guys.we are all set to retire early at the end of this year .we delayed things for 2 years due to Covid….but now its happening. We live in NZ and fly to Bali in feb 23 for a month then 2 months in Thailand up to Vietnam for a month then Malaysia and then back to Bali where we are going to fly our grown up kids from NZ and UK for a month long catch up.probably when they have gone back home we may stay in Bali a little longer and do some more exploring….from there….well who knows but can’t wait for the adventure to begin.
That’s such a brave decision to leave everything behind and go far away. I hope you felt liberated after getting rid of those possessions. You are living in my dream. I’m single and I want to travel around the world and work remotely while I see the rest of the world. I’d prefer to stay at least 6 months in one country. What I’ll miss the most is the comfort of Sri Lankan food. The 10 days I was in different parts of Italy was like eternity. I was so bored with their food. But when I found an Asian restaurant in Naples I felt like I’m in heaven 🤪
Freeing yourself from all your belongings is very liberating!! Adjusting to different foods, customs and cultures is what we like about travel. We are very much looking forward to our trip to SE Asia starting in January for the food alone!! Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!!🍻
Can you share a little more about the stresses of not being engaged in your grandchildren's lives? We love to travel but also love to spend time with our grandchildren and be at their events on a regular basis.
Hi Jeannine and Marc, Great question! It's not easy and such a personal decision that I think each person will struggle with on their own level. For me, there was a lot of thought that went into being away from not only grandkids but also kids, family and friends. The conclusion and decision I came to was - when is it really the right time? If I stay to enjoy the grandkids when they are little, then my parents continue to get older and then issues could arise there making leaving not possible. There always seems to be something that makes it not the best time. For us, we just had to decide to say, now is the time and we will make it work. We are home for just about a month at a time twice a year and you try to fit in as much quality time during that as possible. In between that you rely very much on social media and video chats or phone calls with loved ones at home. Hope that helps :) Cheers!!
Would you make a video about your budgeting? You mentioned going from 5 years to 3 to now. I'd love to learn what you budgeted for and how did it change over time. What were the biggest saving points.
Living on a budget the way we do aloud us to travel with less savings. Our cost of living videos we put out each month will explain exactly what we spend our money on and what we don't. Our biggest saving points are probably eating out. Thank you for the question! Cheers!!!🍻
I found your channel as I was researching Portugal as a place to live in retirement and enjoying what you are doing and the very practical approach you have. I was curious a bit about the families still in the US, Brian mentioned adult kids in 3 states and Carrie mentioned kids and parents in one place. Could you tell us a bit more about what sounds like a blended family and how long the two of you have been together, because, as Carrie mentions, you better really like each other. If this is too personal of a question, please feel free to ignore it. thanks.
Hello and thank you for asking the question. We have been together for a little over 4 years. Our kids were all adults by the time we met with the exception of the youngest, who was 17 at the time. Being spread out across the US we haven't had many opportunities to be together at the same time. We have had dinner parties for our parents and two of our kids who are both living within driving distance. They are all very supportive and excited for what we are doing. Thank you again!! Cheers!!🍻
New subscriber here; I am just getting to know you. This vlog is very helpful, and you two are doing exactly what I want to be doing. Working on it --we're on hold for covid :(
Thank you! We really appreciate the support. Yeah, covid has complicated things a bit but do far we've managed to navigate through it. Hopefully it will be over soon and you can get out there! Thanks again for following us!! Cheers 🍻
Another great video. This one was one I had been interested in since we would like do this one day. What kind of visa are you on? With staying now over 90 days and since you don't have a return date in mind. That is our biggest concern since we want to travel to a lot of the Schengren areas.
Thank you!! We are currently outside the Schengen area in Montenegro and will be in Albania next month before we can re-enter. It does take some navigating and planning, especially with covid! There are so many great places to explore outside the Schengen area but with the current situation and only a US passport it can be difficult. Cheers!!!🍻
Hi Nicola, thank you. We use Charles Schwab debit cards. ATM fees are re-reimbursed 100% each month. We also use Capital One credit cards that will give you the best interest rate. Thanks again for the support!! Cheers!!!🍻
Hi y’all! We were watching our friends the Retirement Travelers video about Santorini, and this video was recommended to us! It’s very interesting to hear your story. We are in our mid-50s and semi retired. We live in the UK about a third of the year and Texas the rest of the year. Your situation is different from ours because we actually have a lot of property… I would struggle not having any place to call “home”. I am both intrigued but overwhelmed by the idea of carrying everything you own in three bags! 😂 I was very interested to hear your perspective on health insurance. The family part of the equation is tricky. Because of that, we would have trouble permanently moving overseas. But we really enjoy having the best of both worlds! 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧 How long have you two been together?
Hi, you two!! We completely understand having a place called home. We are currently back in our hometown for a couple weeks and staying with friends and family isn't ideal. We would love to someday have a place for 3 months or so to settle in. That day will come, we just need to find it!! Cheers!!!🍻
Always love watching your videos. Very helpful and practical. It seems that we are living side by side adventures. Selling it all to traveling the world and starting out in Portugal in the Algarve like you did. FUNNY. Quick question for you both. How much time do you spend on your channel? My wife and I are thinking about doing a YT channel but we don't want to spend hours and hours doing it. Thanks and safe travels to you both.
We spend about 20 hours per video from start to finish. Planning the video, shooting it, and then editing it. The editing will take a lot of time. We do know of others that spend much less time editing than we do, and they do just fine. We like to believe that it makes a difference in the performance of our channel if we take the time. Others believe that quantity over quality is a better way to build a channel, so, you can be successful with either approach. Just show your personality and have fun!! Thank you for watching and safe travels!! Cheers!!🍻
