Finding Balance In Travel - Exploring the World Full-Time

[@terry6990]

Hi guys. Loved this video. Im a retired, solo, slow traveler who's been on the road for 7 months now and i can totally relate to this topic. I constantly explain to people that I'm not a tourist, I'm a traveler. I dont visit a place for a month, i live in a place for a month. This morning, like every morning, i got up and looked out the window and said to myself, "Wow, I'm in Turkey. How crazy is that!" Next month it'll be the same only in Greece. Slow traveling is the greatest!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, it's hard for those not traveling full-time to relate to. I totally get it, when I would plan a vacation somewhere, it was packed with all the sites and very little downtime. Just not a realistic way to live when you are on the road full-time, and so much is lost in that process. Sounds like we are on similar paths - Safe Travels!

[@juliehayes4891]

@terry6990 which cities did you choose for Greece and Turkey? We haven't yet been to either country but would love to see both.

[@terry6990]

I'm staying in Antalya for the full month. I've only been here for a few days so far and already I'm very happy with my choice.

[@terry6990]

For Greece, I chose Athens. Mainly because I found what looks to be a wonderful airbnb.

[@maryegerton6848]

@@terry6990Athens is fabulous. You’ll love it. It’s huge but there is a ton of things to see. Have a lovely trip.

[@debbieg8951]

I absolutely loved this video. Over the past couple of years, I’ve embraced slow travel and I’m having the time of my life. I really love “living” in one place for a while, getting to know the neighborhoods, explore the non-touristy areas, and take time to see how people actually live in that country, region, or town. And if I only explore 3 or 4 countries in a year, that’s fine by me. It’s not about checking a million things off a list. It’s about enjoying life and appreciating all the little things. Fast travel is not sustainable, but as a digital nomad, slow travel is perfect. I like what you said, Carrie - enjoying living there, not just visiting. It’s been fun watching both of you evolve along this journey. There’s something intangibly different about you both since you started this adventure, and I mean that in the very best way.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much ♥. We feel so blessed to be doing what we do and appreciate every second. It is a continued learning process that is for sure and a balance of knowing what each of us needs to check our boxes - so plenty of compromise. We appreciate you following along on the journey ☺

[@AM-qu5qv]

Because we didn't want to, I love it! Not a full time traveler but this is how we vacation. Being packed in shoulder to shoulder with a ton of other tourists at some "must do location", waiting in long lines, or sitting in traffic all day isn't enjoyable for us. We can do that a home, no thanks. Rushing around every second and checking off items from someone else's list just isn't for me. Do we always have to explain why we skipped this or that? Sure do and I give the same answer, we didn't want to. Do I regret any of it? Nope not a bit.

[@BrianandCarrie]

It's so funny how everyone else can have your must do itinerary lined up in their head. Then think it's weird when you didn't check it all off the list 😊. Slow, take it all in, see a few sights.. That's our style and we are happy with it. Cheers!!

[@RoamSweetRoam.]

We faced travel burn out our first year, too. Now, we have a "Home Base" in the area we want to explore and take advantage of the discount airfares from there. For example, this year, we based out of Da Nang, Vietnam for 6 mo and from there went to the surrounding areas. Next, we're going to Albania so we can see Europe. It's helped a lot to know that after a week or 2, we get to go "home".

[@BrianandCarrie]

That is such a great way to do it as well! That feeling of going "home" is so nice. Settling quickly back into a routine does a lot. Safe travels!

[@DeanRamser]

Another excellent video!! Very insightful! Our few stops made us realize that spending time in a city/country is more beneficial than popping in for a day or so, or even a week. Cindy and I prefer to stay for a month or more. Our next trip will be Spain, France, Italy, Albania/Montenegro, and then back through Spain, before heading back to PDX. We hope to receive the good news about Biden 2024 while we are in France!! Thanks again!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much! Yes, it was a lesson learned for us as well - we just miss so much when we try to see someplace in a few days. Of course, this will still happen here and there, but we are limiting it from here forward. Safe Travels!

[@davidpratt5456]

"Enjoy life where we're living." What a beautiful credo.

[@therahughes1018]

I think that the open and honest communication between the two of you is what makes your travel life enjoyable for both of you. I also like how you reassess your type of travel and adjust accordingly to fit your needs. You two are such an inspiration. Keep up the good work

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Making adjustments as we go is something that we have become accustomed to. We continue to learn! 😀

[@stephanieduston7490]

I have been binging ALL your videos for the last couple of weeks.....probably watched at least a hundred! lol I've loved every single one and finally got my husband to watch one with me this morning. I'm slowly warming him up to this idea of early retirement and slow travel to that time & beyond. This video might be my favorite yet! You're speaking to my soul & heart here. I long for this sort of experience. I have no interest in fast travel at our age. (We're the same age range as you two - I am soon to be 53 in October & my husband just turned 55 in May) Staying longer times in each location and ingraining ourselves into the local area sounds absolutely perfect! I also especially love your thoughts on giving back in some way to the communities in which you are visiting. Thank you for taking the time and energy to put these well thought out and informative videos out for all of us dreaming to live the life you are living! Bravo to you both!! Cheers!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Bravo to you for watching our channel!! 😁

[@margog9604]

Finding purpose by volunteering to help animals (22:10) really resonated with us. We've tried to connect with dog rescues with mixed results. In Spain, it's been hard due to the rescue locations far outside of town (requiring a car) and/or long training & time commitments. In Mexico it was easier. We are not looking to join a volunteer travel program, we just want to help-out while we travel. Very interesting topic there. Thanks!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, it's something weve been thinking more about lately. But as you said, not always easy. That's why often the best we can do it's simply support the small business and local farmers. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@maryegerton6848]

This is very good. I have been travelling for many years. When I was working I would hop on a plane and go somewhere even for a week if I had vacation time. I actually spent that week travelling slow. I went by myself, so I did whatever I wanted. Once I went to Jordan for a week, and spent one whole day in my room reading a book because I wanted to. I had the best time there, doing it at my own pace. For me, it’s the only way. ❤

[@BrianandCarrie]

That sounds amazing, Mary. Find what works for you and do it without guilt or feeling like you need to be doing something. Thank you for adding to the channel!! ❤

[@lancepeacock880]

Really enjoyed this episode, I’ve always been “we have to see everything” and it wears my wife and myself out, you have changed my mind!

[@jontessar]

Yes!! Great message!! My wife and I are slow travelers. You hit the nail on the head!! We are not tourists...yet we are not locals...it is definitely a balance. Next week we are leaving Istanbul for an extended stay in Antalya. We have followed and learned from you guys for years! Thanks so much for all the great info!! If someday our paths cross...we owe you a beer!!🍺🍺

[@BrianandCarrie]

We enjoyed both Istanbul and Antalya and are currently loving Fethiye. 😀 Turkey has been great for us for many reasons. We would love to cross paths someday! Enjoy your time here and happy travels!! Cheers!!🍻

[@CAPTex92]

Everything you've said resonates as what I've experienced. I'm like Carrie in that I'm an introvert & need a mental break & downtime. But, I'm also like Brian in that my entire life/career has been go-go-go. I've learned over the last couple years to finally enjoy the moment, wherever I am. I've not perfected it, but I now realize it when I feel the need to DO something. And, finally I agree, I just don't have the energy I did when I was younger & that forces me to slow down!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Learning to enjoy the moment was a process that I didn't expect. It feels good to finally stop, relax, and not feel the need to go! Thank you for watching and commenting, Darren. Cheers!!🍻

[@lindadorman2869]

When I was looking at retiring overseas, I spent a month in each country. I thought a month would be long enough to really feel like living there vs. being a tourist. While I enjoyed each place, the grind of settling in and then getting ready to move on every few weeks got old. Now that I've been to 40 countries, I've decided to just keep my apartment in the US and travel a few times a year, spending up to 2 months abroad. Weird thing is, I can't think of anywhere I really want to go anymore.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We will eventually get to that point. Having a home base is something that we will be looking forward to someday. We still have the excitement of our next destination so have no planes to stop anytime soon. Thank you for all the comments, Linda! ❤

[@nomyname8374]

I feel ya, certainly relate to your sentiments. I LOVE travel and exploring the world but I too can't think of anywhere i really want to go anymore.

[@lntraveler264]

If you want to do something, or feel compelled to get out there, go sit at a cafe and people watch. A sailing buddy taught me once when we were in port. You're not doing the tourist thing, but if you're paying attention, you're learning about the place. Are people walking alone or together? Together with whom, family, friends? Or are they hanging out greeting all their friends who go by? Walking with purpose or ambling? What are they carrying? Are they on their phones? How many are dressed for work, or casually? Are the answers different for young our old? Men or women?

[@BrianandCarrie]

People watching is one of our favorite activities!!! 😀

[@nomadjim]

Great video! You hit the nail on the head. Totally can relate. It's difficult to explain to people that your life is not a constant vacation. You're living in a place, not vacationing in it. And I don't feel bad at all about those days when I don't do anything or when I choose to relax instead of going to do more sightseeing. It's about finding the right balance that works for you...just like anyone would do in their life no matter where they are. Keep this style of videos coming! Cheers!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you, Jim! We have found our balance and enjoy the way we are seeing the world. We are currently in Fethiye, Turkey and the biggest memory will be the amazing walks that we take every morning along the water. Not really a touristy thing to do but something that we love to do. Thanks again and safe travels!! Cheers!!🍻

[@juliehayes4891]

Great video! My husband and I slip into the scene wherever we are, with no compulsion to run around doing tourist things. We loved Croatia, but in 3.5 weeks in various cities there, the only tourist thing we did was go to Plitvice, and that was stellar! We spend gobs of time walking around looking at architecture and nature and practicing a few words of the language of all the countries we visit. We do visit museums, etc. but we travel for months at a time, not weeks with a checklist.

[@BrianandCarrie]

It sounds like you've found a great balance in your travels. We also just love walking around and exploring and checking out the different buildings. The architecture changes so much everywhere we travel. Cheers!

[@GG-qv1ny]

Excellent discussion. I really appreciate your honesty about the challenges of finding that balance between frenzied sight-seeing versus slowly exploring the culture of a place.

[@FollowingTheStones]

I loved this video! Shannon and I are counting down now, just 363 days before we walk onto the Norwegian Epic to begin a planned 9 months minimum abroad. The attitude of just living there is strong with me also, yet I am drawn to the experiences as well. I'm sure I will eventually find my balance as you both have. Thank you so much for being so open and sharing about not only the travel life, but life while traveling.

[@BrianandCarrie]

You will find the best way for you, Greg. 363 days will fly by in no time!! Thank you for commenting!! Cheers!!🍻

[@kat7544-t1h]

Great video! We aren't full time world travelling nomads, but that said, since retirement a few years back we do move around quite a bit (winters in Mexico, spring/fall at our home in Vancouver BC, summers at a recreational property in Washington state, intermittent trips for a few weeks to places like Europe). Everyone is different but we quickly learned that moving around too frequently is time-consuming and stressful for us. Even the process of managing food supplies so we don't waste too much as we move along can be a chore! We prefer having a base for at least several weeks. We have our two senior dogs with us most of the time and that helps guide our decisions at present.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, moving to fast is so tiring. Sounds like you have a great plan that is working. There is so much that goes into moving locations, staying put longer is much more relaxing. Enjoy!

[@JayandTanyaTravel]

Tanya and I really enjoyed this discussion of your continual discovery of how you each experience your travels. We both found Carrie's comments particularly insightful and your video prompted a lot of discussion between us regarding how we look at our own travels. Finding a routine, finding the right amount of time to be in a particular destination and, especially, how to recognize the points of exhaustion really spoke to us. Thanks.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Recognizing the points of exhaustion is a great way of putting it. We look forward to our next destination, but we will miss the place we just left at the same time. That's a good life!! Thank you for watching and safe travels. Hope to meet up one day! Cheers!!🍻

[@theunriddenadventures8126]

I love your honesty! I feel the same way when I travel on so many of your points!

[@BrianandCarrie]

So happy to hear you enjoyed it .... Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@juliehayes4891]

The leaning tower of Pisa is incredible! It's worth the time to walk over and take a look. The next time you are there--we fell in love with Pisa, and we did not expect that.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Great to know! Maybe next time when we haven't worn ourselves out sightseeing. Cheers!!

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Brian & Carrie

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@normkeys4068]

I love this. Even on shorter trips I’m not a fan of loading up our itinerary with so many things to do. You never know which thing you do would really resonate with you. To have to cut that experience short because you need to leave for next item on list. Let’s just plan the next trip to coming back and explore more.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, totally agree! We now wait till we get to a location and then decide as time goes on what we want to do. Cheers!!

[@JamesandTracey46444]

Great video You explained the feeling of guilt and realizing we don't have to do everything in a short period. Slow travel is for us. Fast travel is exhausting, as you said.

[@pennyt820]

thank you for explaining and normalizing different styles - I've been used to the "hurry hurry cram it all in" and its ok to just breathe.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, that fast, see it all pace is great for a bit. But, burnout inevitably will set in. Cheers!!

[@K9Run]

This was such an awesome video, I just found your channel and I love it. Carrie has me laughing about going out to the balcony for her coffee, we are tea drinkers, but that is our number 1 thing we talk about when watching these kinds of videos, how amazing would that be to wake up and have our tea looking over that amazing view. We are 40 years of age and you guys are literally our goal. Enjoy every moment of it, you guys deserve it.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much ❤️. That is my favorite part 100 percent... Sitting and taking it all in, even if the view isn't great 😉. Cheers!!

[@JonesTravelers]

Hi Brian and Carrie! We appreciate your channel and your content. We did immigrate to Lisbon, Portugal in 2021. Lisbon has been a wonderful base for us and as you stated we have seen so many things in this area that sometimes when we travel in Europe it doesn’t seem any different than our experience here. Your experiences help us evaluate what we have been doing and other options we should investigate. I have been the fast traveler for our entire relationship and Shannon just indulges me. We did our US family trip last October covering Dublin, San Francisco, Seattle, Salt Lake, Las Vegas, and Lake Havasu in just 25 days and it was seriously taxing. Thanks to your videos we will take a different tack this year and move to Vila Real de Santo António for nine months out of the year so we can slow travel during the summer and see how that works for a year or two. Cheers and happy travels!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi! Lisbon would be a perfect base, so accessible to many areas. But, Villa Real stole my heart, I just love it there ♥. There will always be a time when faster travel is needed, we just know now we will take it in small doses. Happy and safe continued adventures ☺

[@lindaolhava]

I am currently 4 weeks into a 15 week trip in Europe. Originally started as a 4 - 6 week trip to France to see if it would be possible to move here and ended up morphing into 5 countries. You are spot on with the issues with moving around alot. I am averaging 5 - 7 days per town; moving days are exhausting. I am FRA so a little older than you two BTW are you doing a video on Fethiye? I am actually finishing my trip there and will be there a week. Thanks for your insights PS you didn't miss much by not going to Pisa :)

[@BrianandCarrie]

We will be doing a video from Fethiye in a couple of weeks! We are very much enjoying our time in Turkey. We will be going on a short ferry ride to Rhodes, Greece when we leave and know that even an easy travel day will still be exhausting.

[@MindfulMidLifeTravel]

Interesting viewpoint of travel. I agree with taking much-needed downtime. But because we are starting our 2nd half travel journey- we love getting lost in small quaint towns. I also enjoy wandering in grocery stores! Really nice video topics!

[@BrianandCarrie]

So happy you enjoyed it... Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@denise91221]

It wasn't until I found your channel that I believe I can actually pull this off. I love the idea of immersing myself into a different country and culture at a slow pace, after all it's not a race it's a new and different lifestyle. People need to understand when you try new things there's always going to be some necessary adjustments. Your vids take away the unknown scary part that I was experiencing. Thank you for all that you do.

[@BrianandCarrie]

You can pull this off, Denise! If we can do so, can you!! Thank you so much for watching our channel and supporting us! ❤

[@falquezfalquez]

Very inspiring and what a nice way to live. I love that love is in the air. Great video and happy travels!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@mc2023travels]

Totally agree with this video, We are cheering you on !!!!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you!!! 😀❤

[@ericstephens3721]

Another great video.Thank you

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you, Eric!!

[@kategreen9647]

So true. My two YAs and I are traveling like this -- slow mode. They are both doing online uni and I'm still working online so often we have a travel day, shop, then hunker down for a day or two and just chill out and catch up. I see some travelers and I'm astounded at how many things they see in some of the locations we are both at, and occasionally I have this twinge of guilt that we didn't see X temple or ye'oldie castle.But this is our life and we need to not burnout. Today was dentist for three of us and new pair of workout pants and a quick trip to the grocery store (yay we love it too:)

[@BrianandCarrie]

Agreed!! To just chill out and live life the way you want to is what it's all about!!! Thank you for commenting, Kate! ❤

[@jatodd808]

Hello, another great video. We are coming up on 1 year of slow travel. We also have done the fast tourist trips in-between longer stays. Slow travel is the best. Also can relate on explaining what we do all day to our friends and families. We are living life...somewhere else.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much. Yes, finding your balance key. Sometimes those quicker moves are nice..a week or so 😉

[@juw17450]

Another great video, Brian and Carrie. You really do have it all worked out now! I loved Carrie's comment about sitting out on the deck and thinking "I live in Turkiye right now". I used to have moments like that when I lived in Los Angeles for a few years (I'm Australian). I used to walk past a Wiltshire Boulevard street sign as I was going to work and think "I live in LA right now" and it would give me goosebumps! All I knew of the US prior to that was from TV shows (it was in the days before the internet) and I felt so cool!! 😄

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you ❤️ . For me it's so much about taking in the location... So much of that is lost on vacation mode. Cheers!!

[@omahgroup4080]

Hi guys. Years ago I traveled through Europe, Ireland & UK by car. I soon got bored with seeing cities, obviously they’re different in some ways, but the same too. I ended up bypassing most cities and larger towns. Travelling to smaller places and through the countryside you also get to see interesting things. And the best thing is that you are more likely to meet the locals and really get to know and appreciate their culture. Have you ever considered occasionally hiring a car in the more quieter areas? Have you considered staying in one country for at least 3 months and no more than two locations (eg: north & south and coast & inland)? That way you really get to know & see a country as a whole package. Great video, it provokes thought and encourages conversations. ❤Zeljka

[@BrianandCarrie]

We just talked about renting a car when we get to Greece for the very reason that you talk about!!! We have stayed in Spain for three months moving from Valencia, Alicante, and Seville. We had a great time and look forward to going back. Thank you for watching and commenting!! Cheers!!🍻

[@alicemallen8997]

This is our 2nd year of full time travel & agree with you that too much jumping around leads to burnout. It’s nice to just not have a planned activity. We are in Granada right now, beautiful, sunny day, a little more crowded than we it would be. How are the crowds in Türkiye right now? We there last summer & loved it.

[@BrianandCarrie]

The crowds are starting to show up here in Fethiye, the first two weeks were quiet. The weather is also getting really nice, 75 to 80 every day. 😀

[@Laura-kb5sr]

Thank you for this video! And the question of how to give back--thank you so much for addressing this!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for watching, Laura!! ❤

[@whatsitlike6392]

Another video that resonated with me. We have kids and need to do some schooling while traveling. People would say did you do this and that etc? I'd say no we went shopping and to the park. They're like, what? I'd say we live here for three months. We'll see what we see and won't what we don't. We often find we remember the little unusual non touristy things that we happen upon more so than the touristy things we make an effort to go see.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Totally agree! It's those little simple moments that we struggle upon that make up the fun memories we have. I totally get it though, if I was looking at someone doing this I would probably be expecting them to be sightseeing all the time as well. Cheers!!

[@roadtofreecollege6337]

Another fascinating video thanks. I completely understand the “need” to go and do you discussed. I felt the need to fly somewhere and explore a new place for several years. What finally quenched that thirst was moving to Cape Town, South Africa for 2 years. I still like to travel, but no longer feel like I’m missing something if I don’t. -Elizabeth

[@BrianandCarrie]

You have lived an amazing life, Elizabeth! We so very much appreciate all of your comments. Do you have plans to reschedule the three-year cruise?

[@roadtofreecollege6337]

@@BrianandCarrie I thought about going on the new cruise designed and, this time, controlled by the original management team, but not sure they have air quality issues buttoned down. Will look into that issue after they’ve had one successful year cruising under their belts. Thanks for asking. BTW, if I win the billion $ lottery, I might throw some money into helping them solve that problem, and buy a big cabin on their new ship. ☺️

[@cherylgann1993]

Love your videos and the places you visit, and your slow travel!!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you! We love you watching our channel!! 😀

[@KentAndKimGoWandering]

Wonderful episode. Hugs! ❤

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@pizzapizza4991]

Have you two heard about the Villa Vie cruise ship that departs May 15 for continuous around the world travel! Inside cabins are $99,999 and you OWN the cabin forever. Just a thought and seems like a good fit for you guys. There are KZbin videos talking about it.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Unfortunately, 99,999 is out of our budget!! 😂 It does sound amazing!!

[@fabio-go3976]

Excellent video as usual. Always something useful to learn from your experiences. As fellow traveler my biggest obstacle is staying within budget.

[@BrianandCarrie]

The easiest way for us to stay close to budget is cooking our own meals. It is easy to eat out and spend the extra money. It adds up fast over a few weeks. Maybe we will meet up someday! Safe travels!! Cheers!!🍻

[@TerryWilton-k1y]

Hi Every video you do that I have seen has been interesting and informative. I feel you have got things right. In life everything is a balance I’m at crossroads in my life being 69 partiality retired working 3 days a week. I’m in two minds should I retire and try travel. I’m in the uk single no family so would be solo travel. I feel you’re very lucky and it seems to be working out for you. Thanks for all the hours of great videos.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We do feel so lucky to be doing what we are doing - and never take a day for granted. Thanks so much for watching and following along ☺

[@ericcolville4885]

Another Great Video! I have been watching your videos over the last week and I am very impressed with the content and quality of what both of you create. We just started traveling internationally over the last two years. We have been spent three weeks on each trip and we have been to Italy (April 2022) and Greece April (2023). We just got back from Thailand a month ago. Of course, these were fast vacations and we covered a lot of ground and saw lots of sites that have always been on our bucket list. We will be retiring next year and planning on taking our first “slow vacation.” Planning on spending time in Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Siem Reap and Koh Samui. We plan on spending a month at each location. Doing some day trips from these areas also. We are really looking forward to spending time in a place without it being so schedule driven. That’s why I love your videos. Such a great resource! Lots of great information that I know will make our planning easier. I appreciate all the time and great work you both put into each video. Really loved your series on Thailand and Vietnam! BTW, love that you’re from Bellingham. We live just south of you, in Lynnwood. Take Care and Safe Travels! 😊🤙🏼

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi, so happy you found our channel 😊. Your first long itinerary of full time travel sounds amazing. We loved our time in both Vietnam and Thailand and look forward to getting back. Happy continued planning!

[@katie.r.vannuys]

Great video! Can’t wait until this can be my reality, too! PS. In my opinion, you didn’t miss anything when you skipped the leaning tower!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Good to know, thanks 😊. Hopefully you can start traveling very soon.

[@HH-fo9sg]

I am expecting lots of these adjustments for the two of us when we travel for the next year. We also differ in our appetites for action and activities. I am a much bigger sightseer and have to dial myself down to not try to see every famous painting and historical site. In our month in Sicily, I was so curious to see inside every church we walked by-I earned the nickname of “church lady.” 😂

[@BrianandCarrie]

Haha... That's funny! There is quite the adjustment, but everyone finds the best balance that works for them. Cheers!

[@rositahl]

As usual, great content. Thank you guys!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thanks so much for watching - Cheers!!

[@nncadi1]

Some of the travel vloggers I follow are reporting burnout due to fast travel. So slow travel is the way to go.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We know of a couple that is switching things up in a big way do to burn out. Just slow down and enjoy life!!

[@nncadi1]

@@BrianandCarrie yup

[@rosalindpirkl8740]

Lots of great content as always. Thanks!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for watching!! ❤

[@stevevinsonhaler5244]

Great content!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thanks so much 😊

[@traceynewdeck8526]

Love the video. Thank you! I

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for watching, Tracey! ❤

[@larapfeffer2845]

I’m Brian & Carrie is my Fred! 😂 great info as always! Thank you for helping me feel normally abnormal!

[@candygleason3333]

Very very interesting! Love following you.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@rebeccarouzbehi7242]

Interesting to hear your experiences and perspectives on slow travel. Would be interested to hear any tips on maintaining habits or routine while travelling. I think you have touched on this before…but i would love more thoughts on this. Has it changed the type of Airbnb you choose. (Do they ever have a comfortable chair to work from??) I would also be fascinated to hear how long youtube and the podcast and other social media takes. I am kind of curious to hear about it, is it worth it? Does it detract from your travel experience? Thanks really loving your material…❤

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi, Rebecca! Our preferences for Airbnb accommodations have evolved over time. We've come to realize the importance of having both a dedicated workspace and an outdoor area. While we do devote a significant amount of time to managing our KZbin channel and podcast, our workload doesn't follow the typical 40-hour work week for each of us. It's been a learning process to figure out the best way to film videos without compromising our personal travel experiences. It's taken some trial and error, but we feel like we've struck a good balance now. After two years, we're starting to see value in our efforts on KZbin.

[@bronjackman3274]

Very interesting series of videos, thank you 😊 missing your sightseeing videos though. Will you be doing more in the future?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, we have been home visiting friends and family. We are back on the road now. We did release our Ireland video a couple of weeks ago and will have our Fethiye, Turkey video out next week with Greece to follow! ❤

[@cherokesky]

First night here in KL..... After Bali... Going to watch your KL videos again. Besides the stairs/cave, towers, night market...china town(1000meters) away, any other must do , restaurants or pubs? Safe travels Larry and Minnie

[@BrianandCarrie]

Not really, those were the main key points. We had some of the best Chinese food we've ever had at the well known street market ☺. Enjoy and safe travels.

[@patrickdaugharty7475]

I’m been following you for a while and I was wondering how you were going to keep up that daily tourist energy. For my wife and I, your slower pace now seems infinitely more our style. The only thing I would personally like to add is to connect with the locals on some level somehow. It may mean a 6 week or even two month stay. I think it could be meaningful. But I have no idea. It could be wishful inexperienced thinking. I applaud your videos and look forward to them as you explore and expand your travel experiences. It will be interesting to see what your views are in another year or two assuming you continue. We have friends that were going to live in Portugal for 2 years. They will be leaving after 3 months. The weather in Lisbon was not what they expected.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you, Patrick, for the kind words! Yes, connecting with locals can be difficult. Getting to know the waiter or a neighbor is possible, but they're unavailable or unwilling to be on camera. We have been traveling for almost 3 years and have big plans for the future so not stopping anytime soon!! 😀 Cheers!! 🍻

[@travelsrus]

great video guys. hello from Valencia Spain.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you ♥ - Hello in Valencia!

[@jamies6534]

Agree with this 100%. Now in my 50s I’m not at all interested in touring 10 countries in 30 days. Immersion travel, as I call it, is the way. Get to know neighbourhoods & just hangout. Playing tourist is exhausting much of the time. But I still have people assume I must be on hop on hop off tours 24/7 😅

[@BrianandCarrie]

Love that term - immersion travel 😊. Yes, totally exhausting and not the experience we are looking for at all. Cheers!!

[@jasminehayes4810]

Can you share your experiences with the Larq water bottle? We are thinking about purchasing soon. Thanks.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We use ours every day and have been very happy with them! 😀 www.livelarq.com/shop?irclickid=2Ir1xtSBFxyPTNE2IdUp23P9UkHRIq3NEXEW1s0&irgwc=1&Impact&Online%20Tracking%20Link

[@Maria-js9ou]

Are you going to make a video about Fethyie, views, expenses, things to see?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, we are! Next week we will have our Fethiye video out with our monthly cost of living video the following week. 😀

[@GeorgeKlenkar]

My big question regarding where to live and HOW to live is, "When you 'live' somewhere, what does it mean to 'live?'"

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi, George we did a video a few months ago where we describe what our daily lives look like from the time we wake up until we settle in for the evening. You may find it interesting.

[@jamesherchel5827]

Your Airbnb looks quite roomy . Love your videos.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We got a nice one this time!! Thank you for watching, James!! Cheers!!🍻

[@melodyn6419]

Will you talk about your youtube ads income?

[@BrianandCarrie]

KZbin helps supplement our travels.

[@melodyn6419]

@@BrianandCarrie can you travel and live off only youtube ads income now?

[@cherokesky]

Ps... Love this video..... Just asked you guys this question...

[@BrianandCarrie]

So happy you enjoyed it ♥. After the response we got after the newsletter I sent out last week on this topic, we felt it would be a worthwhile discussion. Cheers!

[@jimd2343]

Hi guys: what do you do when you budget research is incorrect and your short to cover last few days? Do you move on to next trip or are you bound by your budget?

[@BrianandCarrie]

We can always cut back the following month. Our budget will balance out over time and have never been so far over budget that it has been a problem. One way to get back on track is to go to SE Asia for a few months! 😀

[@bronjackman3274]

Does the fact that more countries have joined the Schengen area mean that you’ve had to alter any of your travel plans?

[@BrianandCarrie]

It hasn't affected us yet, but it could make things difficult in the future.

[@robertmcfarlane4151]

You have said more than once that this isn't a prolonged vacation, it is living somewhere else. You aren't a tourist. You don't need to cover multiple tourist sites each day. Having just returned from a 3-day tourist trip to see cherry blossoms in Washington DC, it can be exhausting. Racing around for Instagram pics, isn't the purpose for doing the full time travel. It is to see and experience the world, live the life in that place (however slow or fast that may be). It is walks, going grocery shopping, going to the beach, cooking a meal together and hanging out on the balcony watching the world go by.

[@BrianandCarrie]

So very true 😊. We are happy we've found the balance we have now... It took a bit of time and is still a work in progress.

[@abundantlife7157]

It feels like you’re apologizing for slow travel, which you really don’t need to do. I recall being in Mexico, overhearing a woman talk to her family about how every day they were going to do a different excursion and have so much fun. My husband and I looked at each other and rolled our eyes. we had no plans at all other than to walk down the beach a little bit. Slow travel rocks. Stop and smell the flowers people.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Interesting take...We are not apologizing for our slow travel lifestyle. We are absolutely living our dream. 😀 Cheers!!🍻

[@xaviotesharris891]

Yeah... Pisa. The only other interesting thing in Pisa is the train station that takes you away from Pisa.

[@BrianandCarrie]

😂

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Wait...What...this isn't a video on how to balance on a One Wheel? 😮😢😊 These videos/ podcasts are great 👍 Thanks as always for sharing your journey. Even though you have that balance/ rhythm with the newness of the country/ city.....Do you find each city can still have it's own "vibe"? That creates excitement to see more or the yeah I'm not feeling this place lets move on.... Like getting past the highway exit strip malls full of canned Franchises to the heart of the place and the people.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, each place does have its own vibe! We are loving Fethiye. Seems to be a younger community, very vibrant! We will miss this place when we leave.