World Travel Has Changed - What To Expect In 2023

[@staciebrooks1328]

Hi Brian and Carrie. Just wanted to let you know that we just finished three weeks in Romania thanks to you! Your videos encouraged us to go there and we loved every moment. We went to Cluj, Sighisoara, Brasov, and Sibiu (day trip to Bucharest). We drank palinca and ate mici and placinta and lots of other great snacks. We can’t wait to return to Romania. So, if you ever think your videos aren’t having an impact on people’s lives, think again. Thanks for all that you do. Have a great summer! Stacie & Tom (63 years young, 38 countries in the last ten months)

[@BrianandCarrie]

Wow, 38 countries in ten months, that's amazing! Thank you so much for the kind words and for watching our videos. Safe travels!! Cheers!!🍻

[@staciebrooks1328]

@@BrianandCarrie Hi. Question for you. If we go back and forth to Europe often, does the Schengen “clock’ start over each time we return? In other words, where does the 180 days start? Any help appreciated.

[@BrianandCarrie]

The 180 days starts over after you have been out for 90 days.

[@marklicc]

Lucca Italy is a must

[@ChristinaDeAngelis-b7g]

Missed you both and am thrilled that Italy (my homeland) is next on the list- I love that you are covering both north and south of Italy- try and make a stop on the Amalfi coast- you may never leave this magical place and leave no "carb" behind with the bread and pasta. Your video is spot on with the new day in travel- yes, it is indeed tough to be spontaneous and carve out solitude with the masses but nothing stops us in our quest for experiencing the wonder that travel affords us. Be safe and I can't wait to see Italy through your eyes- I am heading back to Portugal to Lagos in the Algarve and if you are both there in October, let me know. My husband and I would love to connect over dinner and beer!

[@kleerogers]

Italy is so wonderful!!!!!!!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are very excited about Italy and we do plan on the Amalfi coast. We will make sure the carbs are with us at all times!! 😃 We will be using all of our Schengen time so won't make it to Portugal this year, unfortunately. Thank you for watching and the kind words. ❤

[@RebeccaStevens-t2c]

We LOVE LOVE Italy. We are countryside people and visit the many hill towns through Tuscany. It will be interesting to see how you visit the area as you typically keep to public transit. Will you venture off the rail system? Based on your Thailand videos we are taking our first trip Dec 23-Jan 24. You mentioned being back in Southeast Asia Jan. 24. Maybe our paths will cross 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Brian & Carrie

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you!!!❤

[@cosmicadventurer1999]

Looking forward to your upcoming travels. I’m really excited for the three week hop around.

[@specialk8424]

Hi, thanks so much for your videos! I have been nomadic and working online since Covid took full effect and your pros/cons videos have been helpful in choosing destinations. If you are headed to Sicily, I spent most of the winter there this past year and I highly recommend the Aeolian islands (off season) if you like your nature dramatic (volcanoes, mountain, sea) and the Egadi islands off Trapani if you want to get away from it all. Arancini make a fabulous, inexpensive meal throughout Sicily!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for the tips!! We will be staying in Palermo for a month so we will be looking for places to escape!

[@nicoleoshea-holohan2743]

Excellent country selection, you will love Italy and I look forward to seeing these places through your eyes. You are super travelers! Always wear a smile, as I say.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you, Nicole. ❤😀

[@lostamonglocals5382]

Have definitely noticed all of these changes. Having to get very creative at times!

[@ChristineF55]

My grandparents are from Messina area of Sicily. Both were born in Naso. We will be traveling there next fall.

[@roadtofreecollege6337]

I LOVE that you are going back to Europe, especially excited about Italy. My recommendation, take a day trip to Santa Margherita, Liguria. It’s a small town on the coast. Spent a day there while on an extended cruise. Would love to live there for part of the year. Good luck!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for the advice, we will look it up! ❤

[@tamimorales1116]

OMG! You said Italy is the next destination and my BF jumped up YES!!! He loved Italy and cant wait to see your this next adventure 😂

[@matthewrutledge5028]

Excited to see your next chapter in EU and especially Sicilia! It’s one of my all time favorite places, looking forward to your videos.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for watching!!

[@loraontheroad]

Indeed, things have changed big time the past 1 year. Traveling vaccine-free, plane-free , full time and with a small child since the beginning of 2022 and possible, with a lot of efforts, if course.

[@larapfister8101]

Agree with the QR code menus! So annoying

[@BrianandCarrie]

So annoying!!!🙄

[@lucchese20]

@@BrianandCarrieAbsolutely annoying. 👎🏻

[@anthony.clarity]

We refuse to order from any place that doesn't offer paper menus.

[@kenmcclow8963]

The QR codes save the restaurant money on not having to print new menus every time they change something like a menu item, or price. I think it’s how things are going. You can change the font size on your phone, but it seems like you can still get paper menus if you ask

[@ThuyLe-xo4sf]

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[@mikeandkathyaillon6749]

We've been watching you since nearly the beginning. Thank you for the content and inspiration!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for supporting us!! Cheers!!🍻

[@colleenn3301]

I stumbled across your channel looking for carry-on packing tips and enjoy following your journey! I can’t wait to see your adventures in Italy… I have family in Calabria and love the south - Sicily is one of my favorite places! But all parts of Italy are fantastic - enjoy!!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are very excited to be in Italy for the next two months. We will be in the Puglia region for a week after we leave Florence, then off to Palermo. Thank you so much for watching our channel!! ❤

[@eb6929]

Whoo hoo can’t wait for Sicily and Tuscany! 2 months wow 🤩 Sounds amazing! Cheers! 🍻

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for watching!!! Cheers!!🍻

[@MirandaHorger]

Wahoo for the upcoming European travel in your plans.

[@garys2187]

Can't wait to hear about your trip to Italy!! Out of curiosity: How do you define "moving around a lot more than we usually do"? Average stay of a week? Three days?

[@BrianandCarrie]

We will be moving every 3 to 4 days for the first 3 weeks compared to our normal month long stay. It can be very wearing but it will be worth it to cover more territory. Thanks for watching 😊

[@anthony.clarity]

Let us know If you make it to Lucca, Tuscany. Happy to show you guys around.

[@DanA-pd6ji]

Hey, would love to see you guys in Cambodia: Koh Rong, Koh Rong Sanloem, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap. We live in South East Asia and appreciate your videos. We just left Cambodia, quick stop in Singapore, and now in mid Vietnam for a month. Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, My Son. Keep up your fun travels!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are excited to see so much more of SE Asia when we return next year. Cambodia and Laos are on the list!! Cheers 🍻

[@tootz1950]

Lots of luck and lots of fun.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much!! Cheers 🍻

[@jlmomrn5752]

Excited about your new plans.

[@joanneyoung8571]

ReLly interesting to hear your thoughts from your experiences of all that travel. Can’t wait to see Italian videos… my very favourite country. Have a wonderful time

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you! ❤

[@kevinkirkpatrick1873]

We bought one of the bags you guys had linked on one of your videos and we call it our "Brian and Carrie-on" bag!

[@BrianandCarrie]

HAHA!! That's funny 😂 Thank you two for supporting us! Cheers!!🍻

[@jiggyjean9081]

I can hardly wait to see your vids in Italy!!!! Italy is defintely on our bucket list! I'm hoping to meet up with you guys wherever you are in Feb/Mar 2025 when we're fully retired and start traveling!!! Love you both! Mmmmmwah! 😘😘

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are so excited for Italy as well 😊. Can't wait for your full retirement freedom date....it will be such a great feeling! Love you guys ❤️❤️

[@angelalewis7868]

I am super excited about your new destination. I will be living vicariously through you guys. Have fun and thanks for all you share. Great example of how you just pivot versus quitting and going home

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are so excited as well!! Moving with the changes is all part of the fun. Honestly, some of our shifting has taken us to places that may have never been on our radar had circumstances not pushed us to dig deeper. Cheers 😊😊

[@JasonandMelissaTravel]

Enjoy Italy! Looking forward to the videos. Safe travels!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thanks guys!! Safe travels to you as well!!

[@JohnSmith-bz9be]

Some great advice and good insight here. And I am looking forward to your upcoming travels. Stay safe and happy vlogging!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much. We are so excited for this next adventure. Thanks for following along. Cheers 🍻

[@pizzapizza4991]

“Structure” is one of my scariest concerns with travel. I definitely understand the need to book things in advance, but I worry about structure interfering with spontaneity.

[@NapoleonDynamyte]

Great point! But structure can often times be cheaper as you’re booking in advance.

[@lucchese20]

@@NapoleonDynamyteAgree 100-percent. If one travels spontaneously from say point A to B and there’s only one bus that will bring you there-you run the risk of not having a reservation (because your were spontaneous) and missing that bus. So some advance planning is always wise. 👋🏻

[@jamesgroff4962]

You both look great! Thank you for everything you share with us.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for watching! Cheers 🍻

[@Gary_and_Linda]

We are back in Koh Lanta Thailand in January 2024 (for 80 days) and we booked a year in advance. Back to the same place is like going home. ❤️ How many people look forward to winter? Yup we sure do!

[@BrianandCarrie]

That is so true!!! Always nice to find that amazing place you look forward to returning to. Cheers ❤️❤️

[@hjdreams1429]

Sad that you aren't going to Mexico as I go twice a year and have never felt unsafe but I know you gotta do what feels right for you. You'll love Italy! Check out Cinque Terre if you can, very beautiful towns!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have been to Mexico in the past and as you mentioned, have never felt unsafe. We just have so many options now!! We will get there soon, you can count on that!! 😃

[@caroljordan4316]

Looking forward to your wrap up spending in Italy. I have kept Italy off our bucket list for now as I thought maybe too expensive.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We will have an expense report video out on Italy. It will be the most expensive country that we have been to date but we did save money in SE Asia. We are hoping that it isn't more than we expect.

[@ChristinaBooks]

I'm heading to South East Asia in January too but as a solo traveller. Going through all your videos looking for tips so this video is super helpful.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤

[@missmomus]

I'm going to Sicily at the end of the year so I'm looking forward to your impressions and cost breakdowns!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We can't wait to see Sicily! We are most excited about the food and of course the wine!! Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!🍻

[@waterpepper]

I was in Tuscany last week. My favourite was Lucca as it a pretty, compact and most importantly not packed out with tourists. Avoid Florence airport, it can't cope. The trains are super easy to use and you can buy tickets online. We used Airalo for eSims and had good speeds in most areas. I look forward to seeing your next trips.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Great tips, thank you! We will be taking the train into Florence from Madrid so won't have to worry about the airport. We will definitely look up Lucca! Thanks again! Cheers!!🍻

[@Andy-hg8dv]

Excited to hear about Sicily and Tuscany. I’ll be in Stockholm in September, Andalusia in January and The Netherlands next spring. If we run into you I’ll buy you a beer or wine. Really enjoy your videos.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Sounds like you have some wonderful travel plans ahead 😊. Let us know if our paths cross. Thanks for watching - Cheers 🍻

[@bagelsandmash]

Hey! Great choice for Central Europe and Italy- I spent 6 weeks in Rome and Sicily and Tuscany in the spring so I can give you some tips if you like-- donb't sleep on BOLOGNA! Much cheaper than other Italian cities- very close to Tuscany and easy to get to Venice, Florence, Rome and a million other places! Also-- for Vienna-- make sure you watch the movie The Third Man on your way over and then take the Third Man tour-- it's great. Where in Sicily are you going? I was just in Catania and Taomorina

[@BrianandCarrie]

Great tips, thank you. We will be staying in Palermo for a month to see as much of Sicily as possible. We will also make our way to Bologna, Pisa, and Siena as we will be in Florence for a month. Thanks again!! Cheers!!🍻

[@lucchese20]

@@BrianandCarrieItaly has SO much to offer so concentrating on two regions is a great plan. 👍🏻 Here’s my two cents (having lived in Tuscany with family and friends who live there)… 1) Sicily: Taormina is THE crown jewel. Please don’t miss it. Could work on-your-way up the peninsula towards Florence vs a day trip from Palermo. 2) Train travel: consider overnight train from Sicily to Florence. Cool ferry ride (on train!) across the straight but you may need to change trains in Rome. 3) Tuscany: Lucca is a worthwhile visit and easy day trip from Florence. 4) Liguria: While visits to Cinque Terre and Santa Margherita Ligure (suggested by others and both in Liguria) from Florence are do-able, trips by train is somewhat long making a day trip from Florence very rushed and brief. If you plan visiting these towns, recommend visiting this area on your way leaving Tuscany and forming a base in La Spezia or Genova (less crowded albeit not as picturesque). Buon viaggio! 👋🏻

[@timkline4127]

We have been following you since you began your travels. We have will be traveling more and more beginning 2025! Keep the video's coming!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you, Tim! We appreciate the support!! Cheers!!🍻

[@christopherralphbianco4623]

We're in Romania from August 17th to September 13th

[@philip5899]

Hope to bump into you in Asia in 2024!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We'll be back there in February 😊

[@TheWanderingHartz]

Sounds like a great plan, we were in Central Europe last year and loved it. Maybe our paths will cross since we'll still be in Europe in September and probably October. We agree, beer and wine need to be the priority! 🤗

[@BrianandCarrie]

We very well may cross paths .... Let us know!

[@Retiring2Portugal]

I was considering Portugal as my landing spot for retirement, but after watching your videos I’m considering your plan, but we need to come up with a word for what you do. I calling it BOUNCING but there has to be a better word for it. Still got a 3 month stay in PT starting November with three places booked in the East Algarve. Was planning on coming back and applying for D7 but now am thinking of Bouncing around instead. Bounce out of the EU for a bit and then bounce back in or head for SE Asia. Hell just post you entire itinerary for the last two years and I will just chase after you two. 😂 Thanks for all the info you guys post and for keeping it real and honest. Bet you never thought you might wind up with a long distance stalker. 🤣

[@BrianandCarrie]

Bouncing around is a great way to put what we do!! We decided not to do a long-term visa as well after a bit of travel. We love to travel so we will do it as long as it's still fun. The eastern Algarve is a great place to stop and relax for a few months if needed. It is still top of our list. As far as our itinerary all of our videos are in order of travel! 😃 Thank you for all your comments and continued support!! Cheers!!🍻

[@jameshall2299]

Sicily is amazing! I don’t like the food quite as much as central Italy, but it is very good. If you end up in Palermo, do a food tour first thing. It will give you a taste of the food options and familiarize you to the city. Visit matera! This I believe is the oldest permanently inhabited city in the world. The filmed passion of the Christ there. Totally worth it.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for the information!! We will be in Palermo for a month so will have plenty of time to see everything, hopefully. 😀

[@juliehayes4891]

Excited about your future itinerary! We spent 43 days in Europe in the spring, and we're going back next spring. We have been to Italy, but not Sicily; seriously considering working it it into our 2024 trip. There are so many places with which to fall in love!❤

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are so excited and can't wait to share all the areas we visit with you 😊. Thank you so much for watching and following along. Cheers!!

[@carollogan1650]

Wonderful video, as always. So looking forward to following your European travels. We spent a month in Tuscany in April 2022 (Florence, Cortona, Volterra, and Lucca, with day trips to several other towns) and while everything was wonderful (actually, we weren't big fans of Volterra...) we reeaaally loved Lucca. The historic old town is beautiful and it is surrounded by massive walls and ramparts atop which is an absolutely lovely path that we walked daily. Such a livable city. If you can get to Pienza for at least a day trip, do it. Thanks for all you do and cheers!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much. That's so great to hear! We will add Lucca to the list. Florence we figured was a great landing point and central to so many day trips. Cheers 🍻

[@muravi8167]

Surprised you are going to move around within 3-4 days for the next 3 weeks mmmmmm lots of packing settling down etc.......looking forward to your Italian trip to rewind memories as spent 1 month there last year. HAPPY TRAVELS.

[@BrianandCarrie]

It will be a little stressful for us, hopefully we can manage! Thank you for watching!!

[@PamelaAlston-x5j]

Thanks! We will leave for Bangkok tomorrow!!!!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much, Pamela!! We very much appreciate this!! Enjoy SE Asia and safe travels!! ❤

[@michelleoneill2940]

Thanks for another great video- it definitely gives an up-to-date lens for travel in 2023 and the changes that have occurred. I have been taking mental (and actual!) notes from your videos so that when my husband and I retire we have some great guidance and ideas for our journeys. We are military and currently in the WA area, so if you are ever headed back home to the US and find yourself with a free afternoon, we would love to meet you out for a beer and snacks!

[@BrianandCarrie]

So happy you found it helpful 😊. Thank you for all you do as well. We were just home for a visit but will be back again around the holidays. Would love to grab a beer! Cheers 🍻

[@tinglestingles]

Beer? Suddenly, locally here in Setubal, Portugal - tap rooms, pubs and bars have opened up this Summer. Sagres and Super Bock is just a distant memory. We are now seeing Artesanal brews descend on our little city. BUT... with this new fashion, the prices are not for the faint-hearted. Hope your plans plan out!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Super Bock and Sagres are a perfect choice on a hot day and most importantly priced right!! We love craft beer but $7.00 a pint is a bit too much for our budget!! Thank you for your continued support! Cheers!!🍻

[@Danielle-ic7pv]

Nice to hear from you. My husband and I went twice to Firenze for 3 months each time in order to improve our Italian. You are absolutely right, smiling is the secret and the Italians are great! We are going back to Italy for another 3 months shortly and this time we are heading to Sicily. You will love Toscany. If you have the opportunity go eat at Dario Cecchini. It is amazing! Ciao

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for the recommendation, Danielle. We are very excited! Thank you for watching and safe travels!

[@darraghkelly1121]

Delighted to hear you're heading to Italy. I've lived, worked and travelled in both the north and the south of Italy and I love it all. I read in one of the comments you'll be arriving in Florence. I recommend a visit to the Uffizi Gallery. Last time I was there I decided not to use the audio tour guide, instead I listened to Puccini's opera La Boheme on my phone as I wandered between the Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio and Botticelli rooms. What an experience. I look forward to your upcoming videos. Buon Viaggio.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much for the recommendation, we will be sure to check that out while we are in Florence. Can't tell you how excited we are to explore so much of Italy. Cheers 🍻

[@user-cj9zx1me7b]

Ciao! Hooray! Back to Europe! You will LOVE Italy. Every region is different...there are , I believe, 20 regions. Each with their own dialect, food specialties, wine, beer, desserts, terrain, culture, etc.,etc. and more etc. :) As far as costs go, also visit Puglia in the south, which is bordered by the Adriatic Sea and the Ionian sea. Costs are much lower there, it is absolutely beautiful and the food, wine, and the people are amazing. I am beyond excited for the next leg of your trip! Safe travels lovely people!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are very excited!!! We do have a week in Italy that we haven't decided where to go yet so thank you for the tips!! Cheers!!🍻

[@Where_in_the_world_are_we_now]

Thanks!

[@Where_in_the_world_are_we_now]

Enjoy a beer on us! 🎉🎉

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much!! Sorry for the late reply, we had a difficult travel day and just getting to the comments. We very much appreciate the support. Cheers!!!🍻

[@mikeeno104]

Nice! so excited about your revised itinerary. You'll love Italy... Cannot wait to see you up coming videos... I found Italy expensive, like to see how you can see Italy on the cheap.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are so excited as well 😊. We know it won't be cheap, but by traveling cheap 6 months of the year it allows us a bit more to spend the other 6 months. Thanks so much for following along! Cheers 🍻

[@billydavis7630]

Awesome plan guys... Central Europe is on our bucket list and may be our next trip abroad. We did Italy back in October and loved every minute of it. Can't wait to follow along with you on this leg of your journey!!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are very excited about our new plans and can't wait to get started!! Italy has been on our list since the beginning. Thank you for watching and commenting!! Cheers!!🍻

[@georgebuscay8511]

Glad to being going to Europe with you again.😊 Italy sounds wonderful. Videos are always popping up randomly on my phone. I must be researching anything Italian quite a bit. I'm glad you are thinking of safety. I had to read up on the seaweed part. Interesting. Let's get going! Kathleen

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you, Kathleen for watching! We are very excited to get back to Europe and especially Italy!!

[@TexasDoug393]

Looking forward to both Italy and Central Europe! I still have my eye on the Greek Islands and am particularly intrigued by the Ionian side. Heading off to spend the rest of my day thinking about lasagna. 😀

[@BrianandCarrie]

We can't wait for the food and wine of Italy!!!

[@dobiechic]

Looking forward to seeing your future travel videos! We’re headed to Portugal in October and traveling from Lagos to Vila Real and crossing into Spain. Your video was the inspiration ;) Safe travels

[@BrianandCarrie]

You will have a fantastic time!! Thank you for watching and safe travels!

[@stacie007]

Excited for the next leg of your trip! I've been living in MX for 4 years. Where I live now is very safe (Queretaro/Central Highlands area), but if you were planning on the Mayan Riviera, I don't blame you for changing plans. Plus the peso is really strong right now, so the USD doesn't take you as far. But I mentioned in a previous video comment, t's time for me to move on so headed to Portugal in Sept for 2-3 months, then France (if I can get the long stay visa) or Albania. Feline dependent in tow. I will be getting her Pet Passport in Portugal, of course :) . I also have other friends in Mexico that plan on heading to Albania next year.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We look forward to exploring Mexico at some point, when hopefully the dollar goes a bit further and safety is a bit better. Portugal is wonderful, hope you enjoy it as much as we do. Albania is another great place to go where your dollar stretches so far and the people were so kind. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻

[@robertrogina]

Nice up to date video - Hope to see y'all on the road - We are headed out to Istanbul on the 18th and will be visiting Turkey, Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Bosnia and Albania for the next 2+ months - No Italy for us this time. Do get to South America - We did a 2 month Argentina, Uruguay Chile early this year - Only Uruguay was USA expensive.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Wow, sounds like you have an amazing itinerary!! We plan to make it to Turkey in October so will be interested to hear your thoughts. Safe travels 😊

[@loub1733]

Really enjoy your reviews so helpful for future plans. Italy is on the agenda so looking forward to those videos.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much 😊. We are so excited to share our experiences in Italy!! Cheers

[@ElectiveAmputation]

I LOVE binge watching your content! My family if 4 is setting out to do this next year. Can you please do a video about the logistics of getting into a country or flying? The requirements aside from passport. Covid test or record? What are we missing on info there? Is it as easy as booking a flight?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi! So happy you enjoy our videos and find them helpful. That would be a great video and one we've thought of doing. There is more that goes into it for sure, but it's all quite manageable when you have the right steps to take. Cheers 🍻

[@ElectiveAmputation]

@@BrianandCarrie awesome! I’ll watch for it, thanks

[@MsOnitemi]

Nice plans! Looking forward to Italy videos! Btw you guys have grown as a couple too over the years I have watched you. Maybe you can do a video on that to help other retired couples. You guys rock!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much the kind words! We very much feel lucky to have each other. ❤

[@annetterobinson3213]

Great video guys. Looking forward to your next leg in Europe! Travel safe guys 😊

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much! We are so excited for the next adventure. Cheers 🍻

[@cookmaster3626]

Wish you the Best for the next leg of travel. We loved Italy a lot and made 2 trips of 3 week duration. One was with Sorrento (specifically Sant Agnello as a base 15 min walk to Sorrento and cheaper to stay than Sorrento) and day trips to Amalfi, Positano, Capri Island, Pompei, Mount Vesuvius, Naples etc. This took us 10 days and the remaining we split between Santorini and Athens. Our Flt plan was a RT from DFW to Athens. Land Athens, fly to Santorini-> Santorini -> Paros -> Mykanos-> Fly to Naples (10 days in Sorrento - 1.5 hr bus ride from Naples airport for about 10 Euros),Then from there to Athens spend 3 days and back to DFW. If you plan properly the flights within Europe on Easy jet / Ryan Air can find as low as $45-50 with a carry on bag allowance. That was an awesome trip. The other one to Italy was Fly to Rome and visit Florence, Venice, Cinque Terre (the other version of Amalfi coast), Milan, and Lake Como. Even though we did Portugal, Barcelona, and Valencia on other trips, Italy was by far the best we enjoyed for the spectacular sceneries and would love to find a 2 month rental and see places on a more relaxed pace and get the best of Italy. Like you mentioned, Yes travel has gotten expensive and Airline deals are hard to come by and Air BnB is ever increasing. Looking for some deals for fall (after the European travel slows down) like to do a 3 week to land in Brussels and visit Paris and Amsterdam a week each. As always luv your Vlogs. Our Santorini trip was courtesy Your Vlog (even sat in the same bench you sat watching the sunset in Santorini). Looking forward to your next series. Cheers!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are really excited about Italy! We will have a week or so between Florence and Palmero. We may end up in Trulli, Lecce, and Topica but haven't decided yet. We will save Rome for a return trip on the way home in late November, or early Dec. Thank you CM! Cheers!!🍻

[@glb_tvlr]

I lived in Naples for 7 years and I'm telling you, if you want good food, Naples is a must stop! Also, I agree with you on the crowds coming back. I remember going to Phuket during the Sandbox scheme. I'm not going to lie, it was so nice be in an empty place but sad to see, as a lot of people were out of work. :-( STILL, to me, Southeast Asia is a great place to move around for months at a time. I love being in Thailand, even if it's gone up a little in price. Safe travels!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are very excited about the food in Italy!! We also look forward to the wine!! 😃 Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!🍻

[@whatsitlike6392]

Mmmmm, food in Italy! I agree on the QR codes and the menus. I can't see those things and even if I could it's too hard to see the whole menu four or five items at a time on a little screen. Even worse when you don't speak the language. I forget the name of a thing and have to scroll back and forth etc.

[@freetowandernow]

We started our Nomadic journey the exact same time and we also plan to head back to Europe this fall. Scotland and Sicily! Looking forward to your videos-we are staying in Cefalu for the month of November:)then to Rome and London for Christmas. Cheers!

[@BrianandCarrie]

That sounds like a wonderful itinerary 😊. We hope to make it to Scotland one day as well. Safe travels!! Cheers 🍻

[@robertmcfarlane4151]

More quality content. I think one benefit that I found in my recent travels to Portugal was that booking online and in advance saved lots of time! For the castle in Lisbon buying in advance saved an enormous queue to just buy the entrance. What hasn't changed and what you suggest often is getting to touristy places early. Avoid the crowds and the buses of tourists that will be descending on a place. The monastery in Belem was a prime example. Public transit is your friend. Booking well in advance for flights too saves plenty of money. Your travels to Italy and Tuscany will be amazing. My eldest son just came back and his highlight in Tuscany was a cooking course that he attended. Central Europe you have enjoyed and your itinerary for three weeks will be good to see. Is Prague on the list? Beautiful city. Safe travels. More wine in Italy than beer, but you can make up for that in Central Europe! Cheers!

[@kleerogers]

People that travel all over the world tend not to book in advance, I know my wife and I do not do this, things change so quickly in this day and age, we like to remain very flexible, once you book something, which is almost always non refundable, you are stuck, if you want to change your mind you are out a lot of money, so we book almost everything on the fly, often days in advance, it works well for us, our lifestyle is (and has to be) very flexible

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are very excited about the wine in Italy and the beer everywhere else!! 😃 We will be in Prague for 4 nights. It was at the top of places we wanted to visit!! Thank you for watching!!

[@bw5911]

Love you guys!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you ❤️

[@markszeto1564]

The cost to travel is higher and we had to budget our travels with a sharper pencil so to speak. Italy and Europe in general is high on our list; so looking forward to see how you guys have fun and eat your way thru Italy. :)

[@BrianandCarrie]

We also sharpened our pencils and we slightly changed our plans once again. We will still be going to Italy for 2 months and can't wait to get started!! Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!🍻

[@d.y.e3803]

Great vlog. As for you guys having planned Argentina prior, I remember you commenting how loud it was in Vietnam. Well, if you go to Buenos Aires, it's also loud. I rented an apartment in a brand new building, in the Palermo Hollywood neighborhood, and the traffic and other noise was so loud until I got very little sleep and I travel with earplugs. But, otherwise, the neighborhood was great and I loved Buenos Aires. I was in BA in Dec 2008. I had planned to go to Buenos Aires in June 2009 as I go to Thailand and that region in the winter. But, in 2008, the Yellow Shirts took over both airports in Bangkok area and shut them down in protests, resulting in over 230,000 tourists being stranded. So, I had to cancel my trip at the very last minute and start trying to get refunds. For over four decades, since a teen, I have planned around politics, unrest outbreaks, virus and other medical outbreaks, etc in places around the world. I can shift gears in a split second. Thank goodness I travel solo. Thai Air had so many cancelations until the refund money didn't get back to me for over a month. But, at the 11th hour, I needed to plan another vacation, during that same time slot, but without the refund airline money. I ended up planning only 7 nights in Buenos Aires, with the budget that I had left. I had originally planned 2 weeks in Argentina for June 2009. It's good that I had already done extensive research on Buenos Aires a year prior and thus was able to shift gears quickly and even get the same planned accommodations for Dec 2008. I had all the research information written down. Buenos Aires was great, just noisy. The food was really delicious and I don't even eat meat or poultry, but the fish and vegetables were delicious. And the music, tango, and spirit of the Argentinian people was wonderful. I really hope you get there one day. And I also hope that you get to Brazil, the Bahia region. I was there years ago. One of my best friends from here even sold her house and moved there permanently, back around 2014 and is living in a gorgeous house right at the ocean. I look forward to your next adventure. Italy is great and Tuscany is beautiful. I started going to Italy in the 70s, back in my university days. For a couple decades, I spent my whole summers in Europe, but up in Denmark as my main area and where I would rent a place for the summer and then would travel from there. As for Italy, I've been in Naples, Vietri Sur Mare, Amalfi area, Rome, Florence, Venice, Treviso, Milan, and a lot of other areas along the way. I was last in Italy (Milan) in summer 2017 as I drop into more southern European countries during the time that I'm staying up in Scandinavia for long periods in the summer. I go south, for a while, for hot weather and really good food and then head back up to Scandinavia. Greetings from Los Angeles

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi! We really look forward to traveling to Argentina. Thanks for the heads up on noise! We have gotten pretty used to noise and cities, but Hanoi took it to a crazy level 😳. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@TravelingwithValeman77]

Another great video Carrie and Brian! Thanks for the tips and hope we cross paths again. Take care and stay safe.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much! Let us know if we do cross paths. Cheers 🍻

[@GregoryF-g2z]

Hi you two and thanks for your fun and informative videos. You mentioned returning to Da Nang (Vietnam) at some point and you may enjoy staying in the An Bang beach area. It has more of the laid-back vibe you preferred in Thailand, plus it's about half way between Da Nang and Hoi An, giving more access/options with less travel. Thanks again and cheers.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for the advice! We will return to Vietnam next year but we will be further south after visiting HCMC.

[@GregoryF-g2z]

@@BrianandCarrie Have a great time!

[@bendigo1961]

Suggest you try Con Dao Island

[@markbernhardt6281]

Recommend you guys get some microphones, lots of cheap quality units out there that work with phones, cameras, anything with a mic input

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thanks Mark

[@mgpef02]

Cool. I can’t wait to see the videos of Italy. I’ve always wanted to go. Thank you for the update.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much for watching!!!❤😃

[@SD-co9xe]

I love the information you share! My travel style is very similar- lots of walking and mostly cooking my own meals. Going to the market in different countries is one of my favorite things to do. I'm excited to see your next destinations. I've been all over Italy but still haven't been to Sicily. I wish you safe and happy travels! Italy is amazing. I hope.you are there during Epiphany which is a huge celebration.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi! Thank you so much for watching ☺. I LOVE going to the market soon as we arrive in a new country. Seeing all the different foods and what we will be cooking with for the next bit, is so much fun! We will be leaving Sicily in October, so looks like we will miss the Epiphany celebration sad 😔

[@zardo4]

You should come to argentina 🇦🇷 550 pesos to the dollar and great food and wine.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Argentina is on our list!! ❤

[@TerriHarapnuk]

Love your videos!! Inspiring us to retire early 😀 I know you do break downs of your monthly spending but curious as to what your yearly budget is??

[@BrianandCarrie]

We did a yearly budget video at the end of 2022. We will do another one this coming December! Thank you for watching! Cheers 🍻

[@JohnAndTeriJustGo]

We'll be in Greece then Italy for the next 5 weeks starting July 17, right after Berlin & Prague. Maybe we will cross paths 🍻 Stay safe!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Awesome!! Let us know if we cross paths. Safe travels to you as well 😊

[@Xrusader]

Looking forward to the review of Italy. I'm planning a trip there next June.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are very excited about our next adventure. Thank you so much for watching and supporting us!! ❤

[@hjdreams1429]

Curious to know if you'd ever try house sitting as a way to travel and have a free place to stay?

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have looked into house sitting and will most likely try it next year and see how it goes. We do have friends that use it full time so know that it is an option. Thank you for the tip!! Cheers!!🍻

[@antrog1895]

Good luck in Europe- hope that budget doesn’t take too much of a battering in Italy . Cheers 🍻

[@BrianandCarrie]

We knew Europe would hit the budget hard 😳. Thankfully SE Asia helped save a bit for these next months. Cheers!!

[@Where_in_the_world_are_we_now]

I laughed so hard when Carrie said she was surprised Brian listed food as number one and not beer! 🤣😂. I was thinking the exact same thing when he said it. I’m sorry I haven’t commented on your last couple of videos. We we’re busy saying goodbye to our family and friends. We arrived at our first stop on our world travel adventures a week ago. We are in Guadalajara, Mexico. I thought it was ironic that you mentioned changing your plans to come to Mexico because of safety concerns. We have felt very safe here, so far. Guadalajara is the second city in Mexico and there a very few tourists here. There is, however, a very large and very present security force here. There are police on every kind of mode of transportation possible! 😮 We will be in 5 more different states during the next six months we’re in Mexico. Y’all are my absolute favorite KZbin people! I was wondering if you might do me a favor? We made our first couple of videos on KZbin and I would love to hear any comments or suggestions you could make so that we can learn more about what kind of things to include, change, etc. Here’s the name of our channel: where_in_the_world_are_we_now. ❤ We’re excited you’re going to Italy! I can’t wait to see that country through your eyes. One of the reasons we’re traveling the world for the next 5-6 years, or more, is to find the place we want to live out our retirement. Italy is definitely in the top 5 on our list! 😁 Safe travels.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Haha...I know right - beer is typically first on his mind. Good to hear about Mexico, it's not far off the radar just not the best fit right now. We will be sure to check out your channel and see your next destinations. Cheers 🍻

[@Where_in_the_world_are_we_now]

@@BrianandCarrie I’m so hoping we will be able to meet up with y’all at some point in our travels so that we can buy you a beer (or two) in person. 😁 Safe travels!

[@unknown-user]

Have you thought about establishing a home-base away from home? I’ve seen KZbin videos of condo rentals in Thailand for as low as $190 per month. Or you can buy the same condo for $30k. Something this affordable is worth the risk!

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have not looked into any long-term accommodations. We are enjoying moving around too much!!

[@michellelkphoto1543]

Italy!? Swoon! If you don’t mind me asking, what do you estimate a new fair budget would be for three months in Europe specifically Italy?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Are estimate is higher than we are used to spending no doubt. We did just return from SE Asia where we spent less so we are hoping it will balance out for our yearly budget. We will have a video out on our costs for the first month of touring Poland, Czeck Republic, and Germany and then we will do our 2 months expense report for Italy. Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!🍻

[@davebucket1962]

speaking of safety in travel, my husband and I use a LGBTQ+ travel app that gives us the info we need as a gay couple as to what the laws are and if we will be safe. BTW, y'all are one of the reasons that we are now slow traveling in our early retirement. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@BrianandCarrie]

That is such a great tip for other travelers ☺, thank you! We are so happy that you have found our channel helpful, we absolutely love hearing that. Cheers, and safe travels!!

[@anna_m59]

Yes, B211 ( Indonesia) is only for 6 months from now use to be 12.

[@Heatherengelsman]

Hi fellow Washingtonian s. We are in Portugal now. Wanted to share a beer tip. We found 40 Oz local beer in chilled glass for 1.65 euro. 15 min walking distance of bullring in lisbon. Place called pomodoros.

[@BrianandCarrie]

That is the best tip we can think of! We will be back in Portugal soon enough! Thank you for watching! Cheers 🍻

[@raidermanjeff]

wow great choice guys central europe to start nice gold cheep beer and beautiful scenery and great fooo wise decision guys enjoy prost

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!🍻

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

Oh WoW! It will be awesome to follow you in Italy! I’ve done a lot of research in the last few months, and as you mentioned the visa changes are significant in some countries, getting more restrictive (except Vietnam 😊). Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for watching!! ❤

[@jacaranda199]

come to argentina guys you are gonna love it

[@BrianandCarrie]

Heading there in the beginning of 2025, can't wait!

[@jacaranda199]

​@@BrianandCarrie Nice! Good luck and I recommend go listen to Charly Garcia!! Most complete musician from here

[@telluwide5553]

Just in time. I've just sat down with a local beer in Bulgaria...I guess it's beer o'clock....

[@BrianandCarrie]

Its always beer o'clock somewhere!! 😃 Thak you for watching!!! Cheers!!🍻

[@cookmaster3626]

Yes Travel has become expensive with every component of it (a/fare, BnB) going up. I know you guys mentioned that you have set aside funds and make it earn to fund the travel. Lately the US interest rates on the rise, even though the banks offer better rates on CDs, The Federal Govt's T Bills earn very decent rates and you can get as high as 5.4 % on 1 year investment which isn't bad considering the safety of principal and stock market being subject to volatility. Make your savings work better!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you, CM!! Great info and thank you for the continued support!!

[@michellelkphoto1543]

Do you utilize global entry to make country entry quicker?

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have not but we are considering it.

[@chrisbible880]

Beer should be the TOP priority

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes!! I definitely should be 🍻 Cheers!!

[@sbkpilot1]

Having traveled to Mexico extensively it's a shame about the current safety situation turning off tourists, because it's an absolutely incredible country, one of my favorites. I really hope this gets better. Can't go wrong with Italy though. Are you planning to include the Italian Riviera (Cinque Terre, Portofino etc.?).

[@rosaglem1905]

I agree. Two days ago arrived back in Mexico for the 4th time since I started my nomadic travels back in 2019 a couple of days ago,. I flew into Cancun airport and I am staying in Play Del Carmen for two days to rest up then heading to Chetumal for at least a month. I have been visited several Latin American countries between that time, but, my first love will always be Mexico. I was going to travel Europe first before coming back to Mexico, but, plans change for a variety of reasons. Anyway, I felt like I returned home since landing in Mexico from my birth country USA.

[@BrianandCarrie]

We have each been to Mexico and we will be excited once we decide to go. We just have so many other options and so many places that we want to see. Thanks for the comments and supporting our channel. Cheers!!🍻

[@macdaddymgiarc]

Loved the video and the information! Thank you both - would love to know the top 5 places on that "stay for three-months" list that you are considering for decades from now when you are done running around the globe. What has captured your heart and your soul 🙂 Thanks for everything and looking forward to doing a journey similarly in another year or so. Cheers, Craig M

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you, Craig. Great idea on top 5 places to stay. We did a video last year of our top 3 and Portugal is still at the top of our list. It may be time to do another video similar to the last one. Thank you for watching!!

[@caroljordan4316]

@@BrianandCarrieyes I would love to see an updated video 😊

[@Gravysushi]

Glad to see you guys are doing great! While your in Europe, have you been to Albania, North Macedonia or Bulgaria? One of my favorite regions of the world and super cheap! The town of Ohrid in North Macedonia is super cute and chill and was getting some of the best wine in my life for 5/6 dollars at the supermarket!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi! We've only been to Albania out of those countries. We do plan to return next winter and explore more. Will be sure to look into the areas you mentioned. Thanks for watching!! Cheers 🍻