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super video We are in a married couple in our 80s and have been travelling a to SE Asia, Spain France Italy Currently in Mexico , but looking to head to Eastern Europe in May / June . On a SS Budget . no home no debt .
I am doing the exact same thing, but solo. I went through the process of selling or giving away all my possession that I accumulated over a lifetime, it was very painful at the very beginning, but felt good once it started. You two are very fortunate to have found each other, and doing these adventures together. It is so much better with the RIGHT partner.
So true! I am also thinking of retiring early and traveling world „on slow motion“ by staying at a place for several weeks or even months. Like this you can much better dive into a place. But as solo Traveller it‘s only half the fun.
I grew up in Orange County. So many people get stuck behind the Orange curtain. They truly believe anywhere else in the world would be a downgrade. Just leaving the materialism behind is the biggest upgrade in Life you’ll ever make. When I returned to OC after a year of travel the lifestyle there was so plastic I moved away within 6 weeks.
I can understand where you’re coming from, being raised in San Diego County there are many there with a similar mentality. Would rather stay on the hamster wheel to have things than to be free.
Love this video! I especially like the bit about changing your mindset/expectations. As a former corporate expat, I've lived and worked in 40+ countries since 1990 but became a full-time retired nomad in 2015. Would appreciate more videos with singles over age 60 to understand specific budget, travel tips and needs for one person w/ budget of $2000/month.
Travelled for a year around the world in 1993 at age of 27. I met an older retired couple in late 60’s who were backpacking europe. They were so bummed to have waited until they retired to experience long term travel. In terms of “retiring somewhere”. The best thing is to do exactly what you two are doing. The trick is to figure out your ultimate resting spot when you are mid 80’s🤔
Would you recommend for a single woman? I was in Turkey 20 years ago and loved it. Would love to go back but traveling solo as a female sometimes makes me cautious. Your thoughts?
Loved ur video!! I just came back from 3 months in Switzerland & 3 months in Antalya (lived in Muratpasa). Had to come back for documents and booster shot. I'll be heading back to Switzerland in May and don't plan on coming back to the States. Plan to move every 90 days. IT'S THE GREATEST THING!!
Great video. We do need a lot to enjoy life. We Travelled and got jobs in different countries for 30 years with just a suitcase each. Life is a blessing, you just need to realize it.
That's inspiring. We're planning to set off on this lifestyle after living in Taiwan for 30 years. What's your advice on letting go of a comfortable life and set off?
Our lives are very unique from other travel vloggers. Traveling by car gives us incredible freedom. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to visit such amazing places and have so many experiences! I hope it works out well for you. Check out our website travel resources page. I highly recommend the credit card on there. If we can answer any questions for you, just let us know. 😊
Thanks, glad you liked the video. Here’s the link to the services tab on our website if you need yo look at medical. warrenjulietravel.com/services-and-experts/
For some of us it’s hard to set still, the longing to see what’s around the next corner even if you’re enjoying the corner your in. You only live once, and you can’t buy time.
This is such an excellent video. This is where I see myself and my fiancée in the future living nomadic full time. We both love to travel and enjoy the finer things in life the nomadic way. I currently live in NYC which is crazy expensive living paycheck to paycheck deprived of new experiences because it’s just too darn expensive. I have a closet full of clothes I barely even worn and expensive purses that doesn’t add value to my life. Not to mention I’m in debt from all these unnecessary expenses and nothing to show for. Your guys inspire me to plan my future better so I can finally start living and not just existing. Thanks a million!
Loved this particular video for the information about living abroad. I also love this couples philosophy about living a nomadic life style. Finalizing my itinerary and will start looking at flights and traveling prices.
Absolutely the best travel information I’ve heard by far. My wife and I, both retired sold our Las Vegas home one year ago to travel full time. We do however own a flat in southern Spain that is our jump off point to Europe, Africa, and Middle East. But this couple, especially the lady was spot on. We were planning to buy a home back in the US this fall but this video convinced us to hold off. Why should we when we are better off to just keep traveling. We are in South England at this time. Next month is Spain, then May is Turkey. Eastern Europe is looking mighty fine after this couples experience. Thank you all. Very well presented. We are also from SoCal. Maybe we will run into each other along the way. If so, the first bottle of wine is on us.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts and story. Kat is absolutely correct. We actually just did a follow up with them this year. We spend a lot of time in the Balkans and have owned a place in Montenegro since 2016. We love Turkey and have many videos on all these areas Enjoy your travels! 😃
Excellent video, many bits of real information that are so helpful for someone considering the leap(me). This couple in particular has helped me light the fire🔥
I’m always surprised travellers don’t realise there are shops everywhere you go. I don’t carry things I can buy on location, toiletries, cleaning products, etc
Find this fascinating because I am at the cross-roads of solo travel and selling my house with no commitments to speak of. Just came back visiting my children who live in Australia and couldn't get enough. Six months of exploring felt like a month and I think it's in the cards for me to continue a lifestyle like the way you ended up having. I will definately keep track and take notes. Medical is my only concern, but can be managed if I now the right questions to ask. I'm 69 years young, but have a relationship with my doctor, now down to annual follow-ups and have to feel secure in my decisions.
Thank you for watching. I wish you luck in your future travels. Medical overseas can be just as excellent as the US, but you must feel comfortable in your decision.
$600 a month airbnb is now really difficult to find in Western Europe. In Portugal, we settled for $900 a month, but probably Turkey and Eastern Europe still have much better deals.
I am just starting to research slow travel and so many of these videos even just a year old are so out of date in terms of pricing. Yes there are some cheap places but I wouldn't leave my dog in some of them. I looked for a place in Valencia for a month and nothing under $2200 a month (again there are cheaper places but they are either too far out of town, not near facilities, dumps). Hasn't put us off but will take a bit more planning and research :)
@@HGills we are actually going to do an interview with the same couple soon by zoom. We were going to do it today but they had a schedule issue. We will be recording the video and releasing it in a Couple weeks we hope. It does sound like their prices have gone up. Looks like they are doing about 3000 a month from my email conversation..
Cheers from Antalya - I'm slow traveling myself. I've been in Antalya for 6 weeks & am likely off to Thailand soon. Looks like a nice terrace there in Kaleici. Safe travels.
Wonderful Video! Thank you for sharing. These have been my plans for a few years now. Just waiting for my kids to get stable. Still taking shorter trips often. Thank you!
This is what I want to do as well. I did a year of travel in 2010-11 so I have a bit of an idea of what it's like, that was the best year of my entire life and now I am itching to hit the road again. The United States is just becoming way way too expensive and it's also becoming scary... someone I know went to an emergency room for pain in his stomach, they ran a few tests and discharged him in a couple of hours and it was nothing serious except for his bill - it was $9000 ($2k for facility fees, $3k for CAT scan, $4k various other doctor "fees"). Housing and rents are skyrocketing out of control and people simply cannot afford to live here anymore even way in the interior (i'm not talking about the California coast here!)
U can absolutely do it again!!! Parted with London exactly 9 yrs ago & never turn back... literary recycling all my stuff except a 10kg carry on + a small backpack & u absolutely do not need anything more! My "slow travel" as a chaplain takes me to some 35 countries thus far where I generally work 15-20 hrs weekly with tons of spare time to enjoy sights & explore the locals! Yes, traveling solo can sometime be a little lonelier but I must say that there are 100x more pluses than ending up with just a partner, let alone a nasty or picky one?!😂 My +++ side is I do meet & talk to locals constantly working as a chaplain and enjoy the rest of the time solo to invest in what interests me most?! There's nothing better than being "paid" to travel as my lodging, transportations & etc are generally taken care of & believe it or not, I save up 2-3x in comparison to my time in London as u know minus-ing the expensive rent, taxes, insurance of all kinds, maintenance of car & etc, not to mention the stresses of being in a city of some 10m people! With techs today, literary anyone can turn their skills in anywhere in the globe and make a decent incomes to support your travels. I simply can't be more grateful for this life & I don't see it stopping anytime soon...
actually we do...ru-vid.com, but as much as I love video work, it's not my strong suit. Plus I have been trying tio change my YT site name without success...Thanks for the props.
Thank you so much for this amazing and informative interview. Me and my husband thought you stole our travel plans 😄👍. Will be in touch with some questions.
Wonderful video and fantastic insight!! Just 2 more years and I will be doing the same. I live U.S and already live like a minimalist, debt free and don’t live above my means. The world has so much to offer and see , smell , taste and learn new experiences! I’m so excited
It’s great to have a long range plan, and that you’re doing the research. Your chance of it happening is greatly increased, and the knowledge you gain preparing will aid in your success and happiness as you transition to the lifestyle. We just released the update with this couple yesterday if you haven’t seen it yet.
Great video. The greatest impediment to enjoying doing what you really want is sticking to a traditional mindset. The people you interviewed look much younger than their age. Once you really enjoy what you’re doing, it makes you young and healthy.
Love this video! I am in Turkey now and living this lifestyle at affordable pricing. I totally agree with everything discussed in this interview. I also use Starbucks price to gage the cost. Yes, a latte and simit (kinda like a bagel) was about $1 USD
I’m so glad to hear you can travel in $2200 a month for 2. I’m traveling by myself still looking for a travel companion. Would you be kind enough to give my name of some places you rented? Many thanks Rosemary
I have lived outside the US for 15 years and the reason I don't go back even for a weekend is such poor healthcare at such criminal prices. I now actually get to spend an hour with my doctors for 30 bucks. In the US they shuffle between 5 rooms and spend 3-5 minutes with you.
Great video. Thanks. I planned my exit out of Los Angeles about seven years ago and came to Italy. Today is my fifth anniversary here in southern Italy and would like to be more of a nomad, where I would keep my main residence here and travel for a couple of months at a time within italy. But my priorities are changing. The air quality all over Italy is very poor, and the prices for cost of living are no longer the bargain they used to be which is challenging on a fixed income. So, I will continue to watch your videos for some inspiration. Have you found any sites on Facebook specifically targeting older expats for nomadic traveling? Thanks again-very informative!
Prices have risen, the euro dollar exchange isn’t helping either. Of course join our facebook group, but take a look at Senior Nomads facebook group also.
I am planning on traveling as parttime expat. I will still keep my house in the US (will be paid off soon) and will travel maybe between 6-8 months per year or until I miss my kids.😊
Hi Warren, great video, new subscriber here! Just wondering about the health insurance you use for years. I looked into the site you mentioned in description box but I don’t see an option for monthly ongoing payment (for example if you are travelling to diff places over several years). I’m trying to get a ball park figure for something like that. Many thanks!
Regarding our current International medical coverage. You can run quotes through my link below and see what you think. The coverage can be used in almost all countries. You can get coverage for any length of time needed. Julie and I use the Global Medical Insurance program, Bronze excluding US, Singapore, and a few other high priced countries. We have 1,000,000 cap and $2,500 deductible and it runs us $204 a month combined, I’m 54 she’s 47 years old. Look over that program and look at the Patriot program as well to see what’s best for you. The plan in most cases will be indemnity reimbursing you for covered services, in major incidents they try to set up direct billing with the facility. If over 65 look at the Globe Hopper program. I will get a commission only if you enroll for coverage with my link below, using my link does not change your offered rates. Here is the link: producer.imglobal.com/international-insurance-plans.aspx?imgac=540642
If I didn't have (or want) pets (2 cats), I would love to try the slow travel thing. But I do think I'd get sick of living out of a suitcase after a while...not because of material things (except maybe a Christmas tree), but because I'd want somewhere to totally relax that was mine. You know - where I have a comfortable bed that's mine that thousands of others haven't slept on! ;) I love to travel and that will never stop either way!
We travel with our two dogs and we feel like we have the best of all worlds. We would never have left without them. When you travel the way, we do, slow travel, it isn’t really, really like living out of a suit suitcase. Thank you for watching!
@@ronaldchristian1960 good luck, we wouldn’t trade the experience. You may want to try and get her to travel for three months in three countries as a test run.
Great video! My question is do nomads keep their Medicare in the US? I would be concerned about possibility of coming back and not being able to get it reinstated.
Yes, also check on Medicare supplement fine print about traveling. Some may cover situations outside the US for six months. You will have trouble reinstating it if you cancel.
We do this in certain videos. I’m considering compiling a list and making it available to our FB group. We do not currently have this since our lodging apps have the information readily accessible to us.
I want to do this! Im retired with a good pension AND I have dual citizenship and I received my Irish passport about a year ago. I have so many questions. I lived in Naples Italy for 5 years as a teacherback in the 80s.
They are right. I have travelled a lot for years. And just got back from a round the world trip. Everything is less expensive nearly everywhere, than in the US or other expensive countries. The USD holding up is a key factor here. Best to not be ignorant to the fact of the currency exchanges. That might not be the case forever, so make sure you have a plan in case the USD tanks some day against other currencies.
Very appreciate the talk. May I ask about health care expenses just in case? Just buy medical insurance? Medicare can’t cover travel abroad. I just found out some answer as talk continued.
But we have to admit that all of those thing would not be possible if you did not live in USA. No one in EU can efford such a lifestyle, $1,50 coffee is expensive for locals
That's a very American view of the world.... You need to get outside of America more. I've been to 60 countries .. how on earth did I do that without being American.....
Great video, love this lifestyle. Great to know this is possible on that kind of budget. Question: can you do the 90 days max in each place for years on end or is there a limit? Thx
Most countries Americans will get 90 days however you must be aware of the Schengen zone. The group of 26?countries allow Americans in the zone for 90 days every 180 days. So you look at the zone like one country. UK allows 6 months and is not Schengen. Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia, Albania, Moldova, Ukraine, Kosovo, Turkey and Ireland are not Schengen, look at our Montenegro videos as a great location to wait out the click. Turkey requires a tourist visa for 90 days, it cost about $50 for 90 days every 180 days. Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria are currently not Schengen but may join the block in 2023.
It is a little distasteful to overly focus on how “cheap” these other countries are when you’re leveraging global economic inequality. Focusing on gratitude, on the other hand, has a completely different lovely energy.
Love your videos and great ideas on this interview. I have a question on the Air BnB discounts. Usually you have to book ahead of time. How do you negotiate the Air BnB rate for more than 1-2 months before you book or after? You don't always know who the host is? Thank you and happy traveling ✈
you negotiate before you book and hope that the property works for you. With over 100 AirBNB expereinces there have only been a few that did not work for us. When you see a property you like you just ASK the owner if they can do better. All they can do is say no.
I have read on Social Security's website that if you receive Social Security, you have to tell the SSA that you will be out of the country if you are gone for more than 30 days. Does this present any challenges? How often do you have to report to the Social Security Administration?
Thank you so much for sharing. The countries you talked about are the countries that I am so interested in. Recently sold our house and now we temporarily live in an apartment till we find another house. Most of our things are in storage. I have dreamed about Turkey, Georgia, Serbia and even Romania. You did not mention the Czech Republic. Is there a reason? I was born there and I think I still speak the language so I could probably become a citizen there which would make it easier to travel. Before we do anything though we need to buy a house for all our possessions. It would not cost much to replace them however my possessions have a lot of sentimental attachment. For example I own lost of books which are very important to me. Eva
We have not spent a lot of time in the Czech Republic. It's a lovely country, but we cannot really advise on the cost of living etc with the limited time we have spent there. We do enjoy having our home in Montenegro so we have a home to return to and so we can return to familiarity and friends. We wish you luck with your future travels
We spent five weeks there in 2021 and loved it. I would totally get my citizenship there if I could, but my grandmother left before 1918, so I can't qualify. It was very reasonable especially outside of the bigger cities.
@@TravelYounger There isn't a language requirement for residency only for citizenship - you can stay a permanent resident forever without ever becoming a citizen.
Great video and information...thank you for sharing...I have a question if you can help. Can you talk about how american are receiving their ss overseas and how is the process of withdrawing money from ATMs or affiliated banks overseas working.
our SS goes directly into our US bank accounts and we pull money out via ATM or a company called WISE. We don't NEED a bank account here and most countries don't allow it, but they do here.
Same here, we use our US Bank. Make sure you get a bank card with capital one 360, they do not charge an ATM fee on their side for international withdrawals and exchange fees. You can take out 2,000 TL from an HSBC or Halkbank ATM without them charging a fee also.
Around time 22 minutes in this video: Profound. You can buy more stuff, but you can't buy more time. Now, to find that traveling companion. I think That's the potential missing piece?
Julie and I generally use Airbnb, Norm and Kat use Airbnb but also look at hostels, they may do a short term stay to get on the ground and walk into some of the hostels and small hotels to get a long stay deal.
That’s exactly the life we are looking for, and we are actually planning to do so. We are going to sell our house and then we can go. Can you please give us the information about where to look for the rental places as you move to the different countries ? Airbnb ? Thanks a lot!
Do you rent a car to get around once you are set up in a city? Sometimes it’s hard to get out to hard to access hikes, sites, etc without a car when staying in “out of the way places”
Do you have grandchildren? or children? How do you balance that with travel and the cost of returning back to the U.S. for special occasions on social security alone to be with family. Thank you for making time to make this video.
Good information. I really want to travel like this. So basically I have to stay 90 days in one country and move to different one. How long are you be able to leave USA?
Assuming you are a United States citizen, yes 90 days in 180 days in the Schengen territories. There is not a limit on time that you are allowed to leave the United states.
why do people think medical doctors in foreign countries are not adequate??? why would they be beneath any standard? I just don't get how people think u.s. doctors are the only quality trained. please excuse my ignorance if there is a reason..
It's a mindset of many people especially those who have not traveled out of their own country, but we have learned there are many medical doctors in many countries that are excellent and provide outstanding care.
Healthcare in USA came in 37th place in 2022. Singapore came in 1th place. I think Americans are fed the information that everything here is better. It's not until we travel that we are confronted with reality.
What I would like to know is about all the trouble of getting visas and making connections going from country to country. And innoculations and medical requirements in various places. Also what about having permanent address in the U.S. It seems that the banks want a permanent address in the States to call your home and inside my passport there is the my sister's address, which is no longer valid, is in the space for permanent residence and when you want to go to a different foreign country do they want to know your true address in the U.S. before the issue your visa. Of not then how do you get around these issues?
I’m attaching the link regarding Visas, there are 142 countries you can travel to for 90 days visa free, some countries like Turkiye you complete a form on line and pay $50 for an e-visa, which you can show from your phone. As far as an address, use a relatives or get a digital mail box. With the COVID requirements slowly going away, most countries do not have standard medical requirements to enter. You can look up vaccine recommendations for areas you’re looking at for your own well-being. If you’re looking to apply for residency somewhere, a Visa-D is required and in most instances needs to be done from your home country. visaguide.world/visa-free-countries/us-passport/
Will you do this forever? What’s the plan for catastrophic illness? Returning to the states? We are seriously thinking of doing this, but those questions come up for us?
@@WarrenJulieTravel yes I watched the whole video , I read your pitch about saving on flight costs by traveling to nearby countries , but it’s going to be hard to believe that when you book a flight from Europe to Singapore or South America that flight is going to fit into your $2,300 monthly budget .
@@robertjosan also understand you don’t continent hop monthly, but you can find flights by tracking on Google flights and pulling the plug when you see the flight price drop.
Search for Facebook expat groups for places you want to go, make connections and find where to go. Sometimes they have meetups. Honestly it comes down to your social mind set, we have a friend over 70 traveling solo and likes his life, he finds connections at his gyms often. I traveled often on business before retirement, I didn’t stay in my room, I could often strike up a conversation with other travelers sitting at a hotel bar. The key is being able to be the first one to speak, don’t wait to have someone speak to you. Take a one month trip first and see if the life is right for you. A travel companion is nice to have but not necessarily needed.
If I can piggyback on the Warren/Julie comment, I've happily traveled solo my entire life by choice, including a ton of hiking and camping. I heartily believe what I first read in Rick Steve's very first book in the 1970s -- singles are much more approachable to locals than couples or groups, so you can meet as many people traveling as you'd like! And if you just sit still for a few minutes rather than rushing around, you create a peaceful opening where anything can happen, and you never know who you'll meet. If you're not in the mood for company, carry a book to hide behind - or these days, your phone! lol Yes, being solo can be stressful sometimes because you're responsible for making ALL the decisions whether you feel like it or not, but on the other hand, you can do whatever the heck you want whenever you want wherever you want! 🙂 If I'm tired or ill, I just find a place to park for a while until ready to go again. And I'm a nerdy gal, so I like to do a little research before I land somewhere so I've always got a list of possibilities ready -- restaurants, museums, historic sites, bookstores, hiking trails, etc., all with the address, website, hours open, etc. Then, I can easily pick something to do on the run without a lot of effort. Anyhoo, I think solo travel is the best!
Reminder to folks, that you a nestegg of income stream (social sec, 401k etc) to do this But, it can be done and your partner has to be onboard with you! 🤗
There are so many variables with this question but I would say you should probably expect at least $1800 a month. You should still account for lodging, meals etc. I hope this helps.
Ho man, I am 50 and have a lack of real retirement funds but I own my house outright in a nice area. have been not sleeping at night thinking About inflation and saving is getting harder and harder. Was trying to get a second rental house but unable as prices keep moving up faster than I can save a down payment....perhaps this is life kicking me in the junk and trying to make me realiz it's time for a change..I hope you have more vids I need some positive inspiration.
