First Impressions of Ramsgate, England: Airbnb Tour, Initial Exploration & Costs Breakdown

[@michellelkphoto1543]

I LOVE your “can do” attitude! Adaptability is key and you are embracing that word. That is the word that sums up my travels but mine is due to being in a wheelchair. Good on you both! 🎉🎉

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

@@michellelkphoto1543 Thank you so much!

[@Every_State_Park]

We’ll add this place to our list

[@michellelkphoto1543]

I am from England and your groceries made me homesick…especially the jammie tarts!

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

@@michellelkphoto1543 They were so good! 🤗

[@dancingfishfish]

Its fun to see you starting out and figuring all this out!

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Thanks! It is most certainly a learning curve. :)

[@Jruss508]

Thanks for the amount of detail. We lived in the UK for several years and this video made me homesick for the grocery store oddly lol. Keep them coming! We're launching soon and maybe one day our paths will cross. Enjoy!

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

We really enjoyed going to the grocery stores in England. Maybe a little too much! 😂October for you, right? That is going to be here so quickly! Where are you starting your adventure?

[@Jruss508]

@@RetiredNomadAdventures first stop: Turkey!

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

@@Jruss508 That’s exciting. We are planning right now for the summer of 2025 through around Christmas time. And Turkey is one of the places we intend to go to during that time. I’d love to keep in touch as you launch and hear your thoughts as you are there. We were thinking we might like to go to Istanbul, Cappadocia, and the Fethiye (or maybe Antayla). So excited for you!

[@feliciamartin6200]

Cool Art Deco apartment! You did a wonderful job on this video! I enjoyed seeing all the food prices and your thoughts on your new location!

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Thanks so much Felicia!

[@threelittlepotters]

This is your best video yet! Lighting on your faces and sound quality was great. I think it's so cool to see one of these less traveled places in detail. I too drink Coke and found it interesting to see how much more some of our staples will be there. Is there a cheaper local cola? Can't wait to see the next video!

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Thank you Sarah! That’s a great question… I didn’t look at any other options, I went straight for the Diet Coke. 😂 😅

[@jennym3966]

Thanks what’s an inspiring video . I’ve been encouraging my husband to do what you guys are doing . But we’re not quite there yet . Kuddos to you both for taking this amazing adventure . Can’t wait to see the next one .

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Hi Jenny! Thanks for you kind words. It was a lot of years in the making for us and many long conversations coupled with layers of emotions. We are super happy we made this leap, but it was a journey. Best wishes to you and your husband as contemplate your next steps. :)

[@micheleisme]

Excellent video! Looking forward to seeing more of Ramsgate and how you handle staying for a month.

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Thanks Michele!😊

[@joycemitchell6793]

We go to the UK for a month at time to visit family. We use a few different lodging booking options, but it seems Sykes Holiday Cottages work out the best for us most of the time.

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

I just googled them and they have so many nice looking options. Thanks for sharing!

[@erickarnell]

Great overview and introduction to the area.

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Thank you Erick!

[@markandannette]

Very nice place. Yes every place we have stayed in has some issues, cleaning is easy and we have come to realize not everyone has the same standards we do concerning cleaning.

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

@@markandannette Indeed! 😊

[@petersheppard6085]

I have an American Son-in-Law, so it made me smile when you made a point of mentioning the Diet Coke....he drinks gallons of the stuff....lol

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

I don't know why we do that, but I do too! It would be so much more convenient and healthy to just drink water, but . . . . ;)

[@TheSicilianLife]

Great detailed review ~ living the good life, huh? Excellent. 😊 Blessings, ~ Carol Amato

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Thank you Carol! 😊

[@petermurphy3144]

Some handy hints that are now too late for Ramsgate - shopping in Waitrose is one of the most expensive grocery stores!!!!- no confessions for the chocolate you have been buying but loved the update - looking forward to the next one xxxx

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

🤭I sure am missing those chocolates now!

[@donohobrd]

Loving that pink carpet in your Airbnb! 🏠

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

So cute, right?!

[@drhappyplants]

Nice video & lovely ABNB. Y'all look happier & less burdened already. You have a generous budget compared to many other full-time traveler early retirement couples out there. Even if you surpass your budget on this one, i have no doubt you'll hone your budget skills in no time 😊

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Thanks so much!! :)

[@racheld.8220]

Loving watching your adventures! Daphne and her Diet Coke, you know you’ve won the lottery when Uncle Rick will hike it up hill for you. Love your videos and enjoy it to the fullest.

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Thanks Rachel! xoxoxo

[@karinellis5541]

For drinks out you need to try weatherspoons it’s cheapest drinks and refills on coffee it’s a cheap chain and in every town. Food is so so cheap but not great and all of them have different standards of cleanliness but many in old reclaimed buildings. By the way loving these very informative from Scotland x

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Thanks for the tip!! It turns out Ramsgate has the largest Weatherspoon in all of the UK. It’s really a beautiful one and has great outdoor seating overlooking the ocean and the harbor. 🍻

[@mjbalmmac1588]

Very interesting. Will be interested to how you manage a woman’s hair care over 5 months. Quite concerned how I would keep up with cuts and colour. Seems to be a great place to thank you.

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

@@mjbalmmac1588 I’m so glad you said that. It has been a real struggle. My hair did not react kindly to the water in England or something. Who knew?! It was so hard to find a shampoo and conditioner that I thought might work for me. I should’ve picked something up in Liverpool before I ran out of the travel size ones I brought with me. Liverpool had more major department stores and much more of a selection to choose from. It just didn’t occur to me that anywhere in England it would be hard to find. Now, after two month’s of traveling, my gray hairs have really come through loud and proud, so another hunt and struggle is underway! 😂

[@jimboa1254]

Hey Rick, are you able to watch the FedEx tournaments?

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Hi Jim, I haven't watched yet, but will be watching the final tournament this week.

[@FotosLostnFound]

And what is your monthly budget? Will it Include your airfare, trains, buses, cars, etc..

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Thanks for asking! We have a whole video where we go over our budget. It's called Our Slow Travel Budget. Hope it's helpful. :)

[@tcurtisFl]

You guys look like you exercise. Do you incorporate exercise or a gym in your routine? The walking is definitely good in your new life.

[@RetiredNomadAdventures]

Hi Tony! Just walking right now. We have talked about trying new gyms in the different towns we are in each month, be haven't done it yet. ☺