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[@jclennon]

It’s like our neighbors stopped by for a chat. Loved it.

[@KF0999-yg2sn]

Great summary for the inexperienced traveller. Very loose plans are the best kind! Having enough time to take things slow/adjust to a hiccup really reduces the pressure and stress. I love your wandering days videos, and the ones like this one. The fact that you are just honest, no up-sell also brings me back every week. Thx

[@lindadorman2869]

But at least you have each other! I've been traveling solo for decades and have lived or worked in 40 countries since 1990. Imagine experiencing these challenges all on your own, with no one to help when things go wrong. I'm 63 now and, while I still think about going back on the road, it's not nearly as much fun as it used to be.

[@JH-me]

I agree . Solo travel can be tricky and even scary at times . I am 64 now , been travelling full time for over 10 years . Accommodation is very expensive now too .Moving back into my UK home at the end of the year and will do trips of a few months at a time in the future ..

[@EvangeleneStoreng-go3ix]

Enjoy all of your videos. You manage to make everything so interesting and relatable.

[@J9KingTrav]

I love this format. You have so many tips and knowledge from your travels that I find useful.

[@KathleenAhern-p9v]

Hi both, really love your genuine selves just telling it how it is! Keep on with the ‘rambling’ I am learning things that are important that no one else is talking about - thank you so much 😊

[@penfieldboardbrush478]

Thanks for this! We hope to head out of the US in two years. 7 months on the road, 5 months (summer) at home at our camp in the mountains. I really like these videos that are mostly unscripted with you two sitting and chatting, but I also like the videos where you’re walking around the areas you’re in. Videos of your accommodations and monthly costs are super appreciated too…especially since prices have been rising around the world. It helps me plan a budget. For those of us planning to follow in your footsteps, I want ALL the details! Keep it up!

[@laura_and_shanman]

I LOVE THIS FORMAT!!! Thanks for sharing your stories/tips/etc. Always booking things that are free cancellation is a huge importance to me - same thing happened with a rental vehicle (1/2 price within a couple weeks of getting there when had booked at least 6-8 mos in advance) - great job!!

[@barbarajones7337]

Love both formats. Would love to see more RV videos and across Europe, with budget, and best places to stay. No one is really doing that on KZbin.

[@kirkleadbetter1093]

Honestly I haven't seen a video from either of you that I didn't like. My wife and I are planning something similar about 9 years out so thank you for the education and entertainment. Well done all around.

[@user-jg9xy2ux4g]

Great stuff, 4 new ones for me😊

[@omahgroup4080]

Hi Neil and Sara. I do like this style of video. It’s casual, informative, relaxing, etc. But I do love to see the places you visit too, it makes me feel like I’m exploring with you. I’ve followed you guys for a few years now and have watched (and liked 👍🏽)every video and you’re doing a great job. Maybe I missed it, but, What’s happened to your camper van…Do you still have it…where is it? Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a wonderful week. ❤Zeljka

[@JH-me]

I am a commitment phobe and absolutely cannot plan ahead for more than a week .. apart from missing out on early deals sometimes, this has worked out ok for the last 10 years .

[@CliveWilmer]

Hi Neil and Sarah - I love this type of video to see how you live your life slow travelling. I find it more informative than your main channel because I can get that info elsewhere. I can relate as I am from the UK, retired in my late 50's, waiting for the other half to retire. Keep it up

[@thurianknight]

This is great information, thank you for sharing your experience! I just retired on July 1st, and my wife and I plan to start our own journey of full-time slow travel later this year. We are both excited and nervous to see how this all works in "real life".

[@annetterobinson3213]

Great to see you guys back. You were such great inspiration in our readiness to full time travel. We’ve been travelling full time now for just over 3 months and are having the time of our lives. Our first 6 month block we’re using as a test and hooley Dooley we’ve way overpacked….no pizza tray like you Neil but still way too much. Actually looking forward to our trip home in September to offload a lot of our stuff. Can’t see us going as low as carry on yet but hopefully just one bag each. Anyway good to see you guys back and looking happy and healthy.

[@agasque]

After almost 3 years of slow/early retirement travel, we completely agree with all of your points! One additional challenge for us is finding community and having enough time with friends and family. Our solution has been to make San Miguel de Allende our homebase for at least three months a year. It’s a place where we have made wonderful friends, and it is not a hard sell to family and friends to come see us! The other is to plan our travels in a way that connects us with friends around the world. That has made a huge difference in feeling connected with people who mean a great deal to us. However, the challenge with that is that we live our lives as slow travelers and when we connect with friends and family, they are on vacation so managing budgets and energy becomes a new challenge. However, that is a challenge we are happy to tackle!

[@Laura-kb5sr]

That is so wise, thank you! My husband and I are thinking along the slow/early retirement lines, and I've wondered how to feel connected to a place, also how to nurture friendships/community, which sounds especially important in this life stage. All sounds really well thought-out!

[@theneverendingjourneyoflif1482]

Loved this video. (Seems you read my suggestion) 😀 Full of real life travel issues Thanks you two!

[@Leonardo-cq4zd]

Excellent job, guys! Appreciate your genuine and relaxed presentation style. So glad and I came across your channel. Now, please create an instructional video explaining how I can convince my wife to agree to full-time slow travel! 🤔

[@bw5911]

Create video and I’ve missed you guys. I would love to see a video of your camera equipment set up now, please. And I absolutely love this style of video because it’s so informative and relaxed and you don’t have to sit there and do a bunch of editing and it just feels like you’re talking straight to us so bring it on.

[@nealeTH]

Brilliant.

[@peterv4533]

I like both, strolling and chatting when it is about travel, so it's nice that you mix it up

[@ianwhittaker3041]

Hi guys, great video. Any plans to do an annual budget update video, ie where you take into account the recent inflation spikes and cost of living increases, and the impact on your world travel plans? I believe in the past your budget was something like £35k per year sterling (or was that US$?). Has that increased for this year? Cheers Ian

[@christinevolante9773]

Really enjoyed this video, you should do a bit of both a sit down a few times and thdn a walkabout one, variety is the spice of life. 😂.

[@nomadjim]

Great video and nice to see you back again. I have found the same situation with reserving rental cars. I always reserve early to make sure the car I want will be available, but as the date for pickup approaches, I check again and usually find that the price has dropped. So I do like you did, make a new reservation and cancel the old one. I've found those 5 surprises to be true for me, too. My concerns about safety, language barriers, medical, budget were all unnecessary. Furthermore, Kuala Lumpur is now my main healthcare location outside the US. Thanks for sharing!

[@regillusrtopazus3141]

Hi Neil and Sara, Good to see both of you - I don't think many couples could jointly present in such a comfortable and balanced participatory way! Well done! I am still waiting for your repeat visits to places you really like (Chang Mai among others). Just to get your take on what they feel like with a bit more familiarity. The Little Prince and his rose! Just to give an example I have chosen Pau and Menton in France to do extended stays. In Pau, I will stay at a previous Airbnb, having cut them out and will pay cash on arrival - it takes building trust on both sides, but I am getting a great deal that checks all my boxes while the owner is letting in the off season for a significant period of time pocketing much more than through an official channel like Airbnb. I do this now in the Puglia region of Italy too. So little by little my 6 to 7 months on the road start getting filled with repeat destinations where I really explore in depth (e.g. in France and Italy you can use a medium sized town as a base and take regional bus trips to villages at a fraction of what a train would cost). I have friends in these places now as well. Repeat visits would also address some of the issues you bring up here. Cheers, Rod from Honolulu

[@heidibreckenridge9131]

Fantastic video. It is also useful for a long trip, say a month or so. ❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@travellinman382]

Another info-packed video, cheers! We’ve only got 1 cat, but you could come house-sit for us any day! 😻

[@HelenFaber7]

Yes! Keep sharing. Good format. Very informative.

[@commuterbranchline8132]

AirBnB has become very very expensive lately. I am trying to book accommodation in Fortwilliam, Scotland anytime in late July or August for my four children and myself. The average price is £250 per night, which isn’t sustainable for a family. I guess I’ll need to look elsewhere.

[@markandannette]

Really like this format very much, just a chat with friends. To reiterate please share your gear used now, my wife and I will be starting a KZbin channel soon

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Great points. Well done on this sit down for a coffee ☕️ /tea 🍵 chat style. Yes would love to see your what camera gear you use. Don't forget your Amazon affiliate links in case we want to show our support. 👍 Best take away: Challenges will come up, You'll need to adapt, and you'll definitely get some great brain exercise.🧠📚💪👍 😉 What will you budget be moving forward? If you don't mind sharing.

[@sandragarrett9553]

New to your channel and enjoyed your format.

[@Laura-kb5sr]

We have started massively avoiding car rental while traveling. The hassles are real! Plus, at home, we have a plug-in Hybrid, whereas abroad it's expensive to rent any such car, so we know our carbon footprint is going way up (that on top of the air travel, which honestly dwarfs driving). And I remember getting a parking ticket in a small town in Italy on a weekend right before we were leaving the country--and the logistics of paying that ticket were unreal! We couldn't just go to the office (as suggested on the ticket) because it was closed (plus, we had more enjoyable ways to spend time). The domestic payment options didn't work for us because we didn't have an Italian credit card or bank account. The car rental agency (which already had our credit card info) wouldn't help us. Finally we got to info that let us pay, after racking up all kinds of late fees--I think we wired them money in the end??? What a pain. If we'd just taken the train everywhere, no problem. But sometimes cars let you go places that public transportation doesn't.

[@no-secret-chart]

I loved this one ❤❤❤❤

[@Property2030sg]

Very good video. Thks for the pointers. Appreciate it very much

[@kirkleadbetter1093]

So glad you two are back!

[@Darryl_Smith]

Good video - great format. Thanks for sharing.

[@barbs9644]

Like these chats!

[@bw5911]

Create video and I’ve missed you guys. I would love to see a video of your camera equipment set up now, please.

[@lynn3051]

Love both styles, good video ❤

[@lplate1000]

I always wonder what to write when you ask for it. I imagine that’s quite normal for the “watchers” vs “the creators”. But, here goes. Do you like this format? ABSOLUTELY! I am in what I consider the “dreamer” category. I want what you are doing, but children I have two kids and other constraints, so I am not at that point. That doesn’t mean that I can’t tune in to you both and soak up the reality of slow and world travel. In each and every video you post, I get two things. 1) I get a huge amount of insight into travelling to the many locations you have been, and how you have done it. I also get 2) which is how well you two operate together. The videos need both of you, as it is the balance applied to the content. I love these channels. ❤

[@gosiagorecka3454]

Your videos are always a good reality check against dreams of perfect retirement-travel. How to do execute the dream into reality so that it remains as great as in the dream??

[@Cowanaudio]

Those rental car videos of yours sound like awesome viewing, can we see some?

[@auroramarie2463]

I like this video format the most. (Obviously, I watched all the way to the end.) 😊❤ Great video, lots of good info.

[@abrushwithtravel]

Either format works for me. I enjoy the info you provide inside or outside - roaming or in place.

[@awalker6471]

Honestly, any video you post is great. I feel like I know you personally. Your style is so warm & natural. It's good to see Sarah again. Neil, I'd love to see how you've scaled down your video equipment. Have a great day guys!!

[@HereThereInbetween]

Thanks for this video. Interesting to hear your experience especially contrasted with what you thought when you 1st started. Yes, interested in what your filming equipment is!

[@user-bp5ve2zi3j]

Love this format - great content. We’re six months into slow traveling, so anything related to challenges, helpful tips etc. is of interest.

[@leannes9955]

Thankyou yes this sort of video very helpful for future plans !

[@Laura-kb5sr]

Ryan Air: several years ago, my husband was once flying to see his elderly parents in Budapest, there were storms, and the plane dropped them off instead in Bratislava (Slovakia!!) late at night, saying someone there would help them get to Budapest or there'd be a bus or something. Hahaha, there was nothing, so they were all just waiting on the street outside the airport until someone random from the airport told them this happens sometimes and there's no system. So my husband shared an Uber (!) to Budapest for the 2-hour drive. He tried to get compensation later from Ryan Air, but because it was weather-related, he got nothing. (Don't get me wrong, I like that airplanes aren't penalized for making weather-related safety judgments....) So we swore to never fly Ryan Air again...but tbh, sometimes if there's nothing with more workable timetables, we do anyway, we just know we're taking our chances. Sigh.

[@mrdavidwalker]

Hi guys, love to see a video on your camera equipment, thank you both for your interesting style of video, keep up the good work, kind regards David

[@bluemanchester4344]

Yes on camera equipment video. I'm guessing the van has gone now.

[@brianday1667]

Great video always look forward to listening to you too, you have great insight and it’s always very informative. My wife and I are looking at starting a couple months. Hope to other seniors to travel without worrying about everything under the sun, basically. Hopefully people will be interested in what we have to say, but I figure if not, at least my kids and grandkids will have a record of all our adventures. Thanks again for all the content.

[@susancalvert8059]

I'm a big fan and love all of your content! :). I do really like when you pass on what you've learned in your 4 years of travel. Thats really helpful to me. I also love seeing what you've been up to (where you're travelling). Finally, I love the finance info! I'm so glad you are back!

[@ClareMcdonald-ym6kr]

I enjoy all your videos and the honesty about how its not always going to plan. Very interesting about health care and diet/exercise and all the mundane stuff like finance and car hire.

[@CumbiaDancer5678]

Great video, guys! I've encounted most of the things you've spoken about. Travel is not always coming up roses. Enjoy your house sit & the kitties.

[@Drjonorth]

I’d like to see a video on what camera equipment you use please, thank you

[@JohnCroft9]

I like the combination of the videos you do. Nice to see different areas that you visit but also enjoy these ones. Would be Interesting to hear your thoughts on health insurance and options for people from the UK. We’ve got the option of EHIC for Europe but outside of Europe there appear to be limited or very expensive options which makes self insurance an attractive option depending on how comfortable you are with the risks involved

[@teammikeadventures]

Great video!

[@Maryannesquire]

You both seem so relaxed. Love this format. Easy to watch and informative as always.

[@yorkpa3767]

Wonderful video! Great to see you both again !!!❤

[@RussandSherri1996]

Great format and video guys. We enjoy both channels honestly. 😊 This was like sitting on our deck with a friend having coffee. Thanks ~ we appreciate your efforts!

[@ahjacobs1967]

Great info and video! love all your video styles. When I watch something like this I may tend to listen and not be 100% glued to the screen. I was busy chopping vegetables as I listened 😂❤

[@rebeccarouzbehi7242]

Yes, love this style video. Great to see you both so relaxed !!

[@angelajones5664]

Hi both. Love your sofa chats but also when you wonder around locations. Just recently back from Italy and did the "get lost" in Verona and Bologna and absolutely loved it❤. xx

[@bw5911]

I follow you on 2GR and I didn’t even realize this was a different channel so I just subscribed to this one too.❤

[@karlyap3011]

Useful and insightful experience. Not scripted or clickbait video.

[@lynnmitchell5807]

Really like both formats. You share a lot of sensible content and I love watching your videos. Keep up the good work 😊

[@Kari-Evan]

Hi guys- this has been one of my favorite videos, like the format.

[@waynemaguire6173]

Yes like the casual format more please 😊. Live the hints and tips dropped in good to learn from those that had tested the waters already

[@donnab5982]

Hi guys. I really enjoy this format and I always look forward to your videos. (On both of your channels)

[@vickieasdown4136]

Love all you do. Many thanks.

[@user-jg9xy2ux4g]

Great content. I like this style of video. Would really like to know what you are current plans are though. What happened to the motorhome?

[@erinaustin9968]

Bravo! Love the content and format. So happy to see your videos again.

[@Andy-su8ch]

Thanks for a very informative video it would go hand in hand with seeing some of the places you visit look forward to the next one 👍

[@jwinters9974]

Airport pain, London Gatwick security/ TSA was like running the gauntlet.

[@gemkorman1]

Chats like this are great:)

[@madamroo434]

Yes, I like this style of video as well👍

[@cynthiareese2425]

New subscriber here. Loved the video. I'm looking forward to watching all your past and future videos. Many thanks for the tips.

[@alanwhitworth3633]

... having backpacked the world for almost thirty years without returning to the UK I honed my travelling to fit the country and situation I was in. It's clear our travel styles are very different, and I didn't have many of your problems, I certainly didn't have your budget. If you did it all again with the knowledge gained, how would you do it differently ??

[@markandannette]

Would love see what camera gear you use please

[@mattleinster3553]

Hi how do you get around the 90 day restriction I’m the EU? Apologies if you have already covered this in another video. Thanks

[@2GoRoamTravels]

We will put this question into our Q&A which will be in a few weeks time, watch this space.

[@victoriajacobson2696]

I like a little bit of both.

[@DanKeeley]

Is it just age that makes things seem worse. Used to like flying but now hate it. For me I used to love driving but now hate it. (Tbf in the UK it's so busy on the roads now there's no scope for fun any more)

[@leannes9955]

I would love to see reviews of places where you stay too ..as Airbnb etc reviews not always accurate ..not sure if this is possible ?

[@DanKeeley]

This would easily double as a podcast. Altho I don't know if there's much value in doing a podcast beyond the love of it!

[@daydreamer4902]

Retired but need a "work place"? Forgive me for being confused. There are a growing trend of YT channels with people claiming to be 'retired' whilst monetizing their channel for income. I think it would be helpful to be clear if you are doing something like barista FIRE etc. i e. Live off the 4% of your house sale plus make extra here and elsewhere? You do appear to be wanting the channel to be work and provide an income. There was also discussion about doing 'consulting'.

[@bw5911]

Create video and I’ve missed you guys. I would love to see a video of your camera equipment set up now, please. And I absolutely love this style of video because it’s so informative and relaxed and you don’t have to sit there and do a bunch of editing and it just feels like you’re talking straight to us so bring it on.