What It Cost To Travel The World Full Time: One Year Retirement Travel Expenses And Income Revealed

[@Chris-N916]

I appreciate your candor in discussing your finances, especially with regards to your KZbin business. I’ve not seen any other KZbinrs being this open about it.

[@JP7onEarth]

Hi. Have you ever considered doing a video on Taxes and what you deduct as you are self employed as Content Creator on KZbin? I think it would be useful and interesting. Thanks. JP Porto

[@biff529]

Great question

[@Ctboosts]

I’ve always wondered this as a lot of things are booked with points. I’d assume you could deduct the cash value of the points but would love to learn the specifics.

[@JP7onEarth]

@ Agreed. I watch many travel KZbinrs and None of them have ever discussed from what i've seen and heard over the last few years.

[@2ndSprings]

Handling taxes would be, even on a general level, would be a great video.... I understand avoiding it though. HAHA

[@lilian.bloom.petite.stylist]

I think the last live stream he said he wouldn’t do tax as it’s different for everyone.

[@margaretr.4427]

It’s incredible that by retiring and making KZbin videos about your travels that you might end up making more per year than what you did living the American life with a mortgage and all those standard expenses. Years of a daily grind replaced by doing what you enjoy at your leisure and getting paid more for it! I’m so happy for you two! Wondering if you are thinking about doing different travels now, like Europe or maybe a safari, that would be exciting to follow along. I hope to be able to join in the group community in 2025!

[@PovertyToParadise]

Yes! I am looking forward to seeing SE Asia. You both love it so much that I'm less nervous than I used to be and seeing the cost of living is very encouraging. Thanks for sharing.

[@sanj6576]

👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾Lynelle 😊

[@DaltonsDetours]

Great Info! Still have a few years to go but already starting to figure out my retirement travel.

[@DriftinN2Freedom]

Yall are amazing 🤩

[@GroundedLifeRetirementTravel]

Thanks!

[@kennywesley]

You all ROCK! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!!

[@jimmyjames6492]

❤Very inspiring❤ Wishing you both much success in 2025!!! Thanks for the info + video!

[@Lt_Dan187]

Hi Rob, we love your channel! I’m a huge gamer and am planning on being a future nomad. I would love to see a video from you on how you manage gaming while traveling the world. What’s your set up? And how do you feel like internet connection in Asia is like? One of my biggest worries is internet connection for online gaming because hotel internet seems to be sketchy from my previous experiences when traveling. Thank you for your content!

[@travellingwests]

Wonderful video. You guys had a great year. I can't wait to see where you go next year. Thanks for sharing.

[@bryanmuirhead2869]

Yeah, my retirement income recently tripled and it is definitely an attitude adjustment. "I can't afford that! Oh, wait. I CAN afford that!" The struggle is real.

[@morrowcleveland]

Another great video! Thank you for the numbers and all of your advice in 2024. I've learned so much from your videos and I GREATLY appreciate it. Best wishes for even more blessing in 2025! ❤

[@CarlosGarcia-eo7tr]

Your content is awesome and very motivating. Hoping to do some slow travel in the near future!

[@kathyoliva6966]

Thank you! 😊

[@brendamichals4376]

Great video 😊

[@Chris-N916]

You don’t have to create content solely in the US. I’d be interested to see intra-Asia or intra-Europe cruises if you do them. Trains too, and not just Japan. China has almost 100,000 miles of rail network waiting to be explored.

[@bmw328iowner8]

Congrats, and have fun! Maybe see you in Bangkok around the 20th.

[@livingworkingoutsidebox]

Thanks for sharing this with us 👍 Great to see just how much using points can reduce the out of pocket costs while providing increased luxury living.💰💪

[@BaileyJames-zv2ddd]

At 45, I recently lost my job. My military pension is $9000, and I also have access to Tricare and VA healthcare. I'm thinking about traveling abroad with my money, assets, and 401(k) after selling or renting my home. Which passive income options should I be looking at?

[@AlexClarkcompany]

It’s reasonable to consider getting a financial advisor now, but delaying retirement might be a wiser choice

[@BaileyJames-zv2ddd]

Is it time for a career shift or should I consolidate my investments into a single account? If I go for the latter, how do I do it right, and what could be the drawbacks? Plus, with a $200K property sale on the horizon, should I combine my investments or diversify them across different markets?

[@RhysHuntoffice]

These are crucial questions for a financial planner. I met mine at a NYSE summit, and with her help, my wife and I reallocated our $1.7M portfolio between a traditional IRA and a brokerage account. She’s been making investments with our approval and has helped us recover twice our losses. We’re holding steady and carefully navigating more markets

[@ArchieJohnson5h]

That is really great, my portfolio is not doing well. Who is this professional you work with?

[@RhysHuntoffice]

June Renae Matthysse. Her performance is consistently impressive, and she’s a real name to know in the industry. Check her out

[@melodyn6419]

Hope you can do a 1 year travel in Europe and give us the costs.

[@CandyMichelleJohnson]

Catching up on videos

[@emptychallice]

I am glad that you are giving an honest cost of slow travel. For me, one thing I find discouraging is that folks will say it is cheaper relative to the U.S. However, they never say what U.S. they are comparing it to. I worry that my U.S. (West Tennessee) is wildly different from a person from the West Coast or East Coast. So, what might be incredible savings for those folks may not be for me. And, there is no way to know, because I don't know through what lense they are looking at that super inexpensive country. For reference: I pay 450 a month for rent $100 utilities and $400 a month for groceries. I don't own a car, I don't eat out. Is it really cheaper for me???? I'm afraid to find out. I know you have a bigger budget than I do by far, but your numbers really scare me!

[@shaneorzechowski954]

Wow, thanks for providing a life goal. Just need a partner to travel with!

[@brianbaker4291]

Hi guys! great content. Wondering and sorry if i missed it. What are your accommodations while in the US.. Hotel, Friends and fam. Airbnb?

[@sbkpilot1]

that is an impressive income to make from KZbin, I wasn't even making that money when working in the US as a Senior Engineer for a Fortune 500 company and that is with 25+ years of experience :)

[@BrandonEvans-l2d]

I enjoy your channel a lot. It would be nice if you told what hotels you stayed at in each country.

[@chriscastello3922]

You guys rock! So impressive on many counts. Are you doing any meet ups in Bangkok?

[@nunuvyurbiz123]

Of course, this is all at your level of points, free nights, etc. In any event, if I cut everything except housing in half, as a solo, it comes out to $2,724/mo. Way less than I expected for living in Marriott, IHG, Hyatt, etc.

[@AandFBeyond]

The USA is definitely another planet when it comes to budgets!

[@Chris-N916]

Switzerland is right up there with the US. Just came back from there where a McDonald’s burger (no drinks or fries) was about $10.

[@AandFBeyond]

@ 😳

[@againstthegraingolf301]

@@Chris-N916 Switzerland was one of my top countries from 2024! It was insanely expensive, but the food was great, not fast food, but groceries etc lol we ate out only twice, but the first time we had 2 pizzas, a sparking water and a coke for almost 80 bucks. If not for house sitting, it would have been outside our budget.

[@patticulver]

Just curious, did you predominantly stay in IHG Properties? I’m seriously thinking of getting the IHG CC, and I need to hear lots of positive info! Blessings ❤️

[@golfaddict9]

They actually did a video covering their use of IHG CC and how they maximize all of the bonuses it gives. Search their channel to find those videos.

[@frankornelaz8234]

Great. Thanks

[@gacmasterful]

Thank you for a great summary of your 2024 travel expenses and income. You mentioned paying $10K for 4 cruises to generate content for your KZbin cruise channel. Since content creation is your primary source of income, have you considered writing off the cost of those cruises as a business expense? I am sure the IRS would challenge it, but a clever CPA might be able to pull it off.

[@GroundedLifeRetirementTravel]

We just let our CPA do everything for us

[@WatchNGreg.]

@@GroundedLifeRetirementTravel do you guys qualify for the foreign earned tax exclusion? Probably not for 2024 but you said you typically don’t spend to much time in the USA.

[@suzieferguson1065]

Those transportation numbers are relatively low for 2 people, curious if flights are economy?

[@catlaroja]

Well done and great content as usual! how would you budget for a single solo traveller based on your numbers considering I would have to pay full accommodation costs? 2 thirds of your total costs?

[@lennieouimette820]

How do you find flights so cheap for transportation?

[@sherylhelmkamp6452]

Have you traveled in Europe recently? If so, have you been able to stick with your $4,000 budget anywhere other than SE Asia or S. America?

[@biff529]

Just curious……do you still receive mail? If so, how, or where, do you receive it? And as far as filing taxes and such, do you supply an address?

[@lmpreston1]

How is it that your health insurance is so low?

[@le_th_]

@Grounded Life Retirement Travel If you haven't yet reached out to your daughter in Los Angeles, please do so ASAP to check on her. I hope you're both well!

[@mississippiapple1078]

Numbers don't lie

[@brendadavis7322]

I heard from a friend that if you are a U.S. citizen traveling abroad, you have to be in the U.S. for at least 30 consecutive days each year. Is that true?

[@JayandSarah]

No this is not true