World Travel Inspiration in 2025! | Retirement Travelers Magical Journey

[@VanetaRogers1]

Ooo just had another thought (sorry about the multiple comments) - do a video about the best “walks” in the world! Not difficult hikes - just walks!!

[@njoynature123]

We loved Algarve trail over the cliffs for 3 hours. #Lagos and #Luz and #Burgau

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for the suggestion. John and Bev

[@kpoulter3586]

I LOVE this video… how inspiring. It sums up the way my husband and I like to look at travel. Immersing ourselves in another culture, meeting locals, finding local restaurants or cafes to enjoy the food. It’s magical the interactions and experiences that can follow. Here’s to 2025! Enjoy your travels!!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for following along and hope you have amazing travels in 2025. John and Bev

[@patricialarson5919]

Great video. My husband and I have been around the world 5 times so far. We are planning another trip around the world next year. (We follow the sun so we are 5 days younger, haha). We are in our early 70’s and usually travel for about 2 months at a time. Take care and God bless.

[@UncleDodge1950]

Good on you guys. Shame some never travel out side the home town.🧭

[@RetirementTravelers]

You guys rock. Thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed the video. John and Bev

[@tpmarkham]

About two years ago, our daughter started working as a flight attendant for Delta. A major perk is parents can fly free on standby anywhere Delta flies. We are not retired yet, but managed to do about 40 trips including 11 countries in 2024. Get your kids to work for the airlines!!!!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Any chance we could adopt her? 🤣. What a great deal. Enjoy your travels. John and Bev

[@Anonymous-One1]

Thank you for sharing what works for you and why. Sorry you have received criticisms for your choices. I'm glad you are able to dismiss them and focus on the positive people your travels and social media presence have brought into your lives. When my wife and I retire, we will do things differently than you, but that's okay. For example, we don't have very much family to stay with and will need to maintain our own place for our home base. Your situation is different and that's okay. It is all about making the most in retirement and not sitting around doing nothing! Ugh! We know too many people who do that and they don't seem very happy. Hope your train trip is going well!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. We had a mixed review, but still a smile on our faces. Hope to connect with you guys in 2025. John and Bev

[@gazzafloss]

I have to say J&B, one of the worst things about life in general is also having too much "stuff" in our lives, it's a trap many fall into. Travelling light has so many benefits. I guess we could say it's predominantly a "first world problem". Happy New Year 2025 with lots of travel to interesting places to you both.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for the kind words and hope you have a wonderful 2025. John and Bev

[@official_ate_gi_channel]

You are my inspiration. I hope to do the same type of traveling that you both do when my husband and I retire in 2 years. I’ll be 60 and we pray to be in good health for long. Happy and safe travels always!!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks and that's wonderful. Congrats on your upcoming retirement. Be sure to join us on our Facebook Community group as well. John and Bev

[@RetirewithJulia]

That story about the tip was SO heartwarming

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks! It was a wonderful experience and good reminder to us. John and Bev

[@SandiHooper]

I love this video, your joy, the video playing in the background while you reminisce, and finally the lessons you’ve learned along the way were all way more than just inspiring.

[@RetirementTravelers]

We're so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for following along. John and Bev

[@skyoneplusone2874]

I use your videos as textbooks. I’ve got my husband on board. We still have 10+ year to retire but need to get the mentality and skills ready from now.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Awesome!!! Thanks for the compliment, but we are really happy that you are finding value in our efforts. You can do it! We did! John & Bev

[@crrizello5157]

Thanks for your video and your perspective. I'm not a full time traveler, but when I do travel, I enjoy many of the same things you mentioned. I love going into grocery stores and learning how people shop and eat. Travel really is about changing our perspective, and I am thankful I have had that opportunity to see the world in a different way.

[@RetirementTravelers]

We love exploring grocery stores and markets too - it's a great way to connect with the locals. Happy journeys, John and Bev

[@kellymcdonald6309]

We do a mix of fast and slow travel, combined with a mix of hotel, apartment and van stays. There is no one way to travel! We also feel like we are learning so much by traveling.

[@RetirementTravelers]

We feel the same way about the learning of travel. John and Bev

[@stacmnx8241]

Love this video. It is amazing what travel teaches you. I believe that you are never too young or too old to travel the world.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Absolutely! Travel is for everyone. John and Bev

[@lindab5789]

Wonderful video. You all are so inspirational!!! We love traveling. We are not full time, but we are traveling 3 to 4 months out of the year. Cannot agree more with everything you said, especially how much you can learn through travel. We love learning, and after 10 years of retirement travel, we can answer a lot more Jeopardy questions now! 😄

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for watching and the kind words. Always good to have some Jeopardy knowledge. 😊 John and Bev

[@TNTTravelsWW]

I love this video! You hit all the points I feel about travel too!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for watching. John and Bev

[@MiaHessMusic]

I love your channel. I'm 70 years old and you guys are very inspiring to me. I'm dying to travel again.

[@RetirementTravelers]

We’re so glad you’re enjoying our journey! Hope you get to travel soon. John and Bev

[@josephvikre8328]

I bet you guys are great parents. I travel full time for the last 3 years and would love to have a coffee with you guys if I am ever in the same place as you guys. Thanks for doing your videos. Take care and have a nice new year.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for the kind words! We are always happy to meet fellow travelers! John and Bev

[@JoseDominguez-qj8oy]

Love you video guys. Pure inspiration for me and my wife. I can't wait to see when you visit my country El Salvador. ❤

[@RetirementTravelers]

We definitely want to visit. We almost did in 2021, but had scheduling issues with cancelled flights. It is on our list. John and Bev

[@Kenya15355]

Excellent perspective and observations!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching. John and Bev

[@airstreamer]

Great information! I respect your enjoying travel days, but they are not my favorite. I like getting to the new place, but not the process to get there. Meeting new people is one of my favorite parts too!! It does make one realize how much good there really is in this world. -Michelle

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for sharing your perspective, Michelle. Hopefully our paths will cross someday. We have so many good Airstream memories. John and Bev

[@airstreamer]

@@RetirementTravelers We would love to hear them! It would be great to have our paths cross, you never know! 😍

[@shajithanawaz766]

Wishing you both a happy, healthy and many more joyous travels in 2025😊

[@RetirementTravelers]

Happy New Year! We are so excited for 2025! Happy journeys John & Bev

[@cherryjackson9723]

Happy New Year 2025!🎇. All the best to you both! Keep on traveling!🙏🏽☀️✈️🚝🚘🧳🌐

[@RetirementTravelers]

Happy New Year to you as well! Happy Journeys! John and Bev

[@cherryjackson9723]

@RetirementTravelers Thank you John and Bev!☀️

[@LeeAnnTurchin]

You are such an inspiration. Wish we had traveled more in our go-go years.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for following along with us. John and Bev

[@BasicAmericanDadAbroad]

🙌 Thank you for sharing these inspiring thoughts…it’s wonderful to follow y’all’s journeys! 🌍

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for watching! We’re so glad you enjoy traveling with us. John and Bev

[@miamihurricaner5911]

Stop worrying about what people think. Great life advice.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. We think so. John and Bev

[@sabinamock4799]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful and magical experiences of your traveling journey.

[@RetirementTravelers]

You’re welcome! We have so many more adventures planned in 2025. Thanks for following along. John and Bev

[@donnahampton1895]

I loved this video! My sentiments exactly! Most people on this earth are lovely and welcoming. We all smile and laugh in the same language. Others are as curious about us as we are them. Such fun! Let’s keep going, shall we?

[@RetirementTravelers]

Let's do it! Looking forward to connecting this fall. John and Bev ❤️

[@brianday1667]

As always, another great video, I cannot wait until we are doing the same for five months a year, to experience all the different cultures and the people is awesome. I love listening to everyone’s stories on the few trips we’ve already done that has been the best part.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much, we hope to inspire you to travel more. John and Bev

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Love this video! You have set an example of how to travel with a positive mindset. Keep going you two can’t wait to see what 2025 awaits you (and us). ~Cara ❤

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for following along with us! We are excited about our travels in 2025! Happy New Year, John and Bev

[@bronwynquinn4477]

Oh you two are so so inspiring! You do you! You’re fabulous! Love from Oz!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks! We're glad you're enjoying the journey with us! John and Bev

[@amandar3467]

The length of time and diversity of places you've been to is so inspiring!! Have you done a video or rundown of how long you've spent in each city/country since the start of your traveling? I think that would be interesting

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for the idea! Glad you are enjoying our channel. John and Bev

[@suzannebell51]

You are both very inspiring - I love how positive you are and open to new experiences. I am on my own in my mid sixties so not quite as adventurous but still planning yearly trips - Italy in 2025!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for watching and enjoy your trip to Italy. John and Bev

[@michaelrobinson2524]

LOVE this channel!! John and Bev have inspireed me!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for watching, happy journeys, John and Bev

[@DorothyHawkins-ng3tk]

God bless you as you continue to travel and inspire others

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. John and Bev

[@pierrepinard1066]

I like your enthusiasm and openness. Travel makes us learn so much.

[@RetirementTravelers]

We are always eager to share our travel experiences and learnings! Thanks for watching. John and Bev

[@carlaseier9735]

I don't want it to stop!! I love listening to you both... Kind of feels like we're sitting visiting, and I love that. 🥰 Happy travels!? Looking forward to hearing how the train trip was. 😃

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks! We're glad you're enjoying the journey with us. John and Bev

[@VanetaRogers1]

I love your videos!! Thank you so much for sharing, and I pray that your travels will continue to be magical!

[@RetirementTravelers]

We hope so too! Thanks for watching. ❤️ John and Bev

[@sergen7461]

Good video! You guys do inspire!- so, thanks for your thoughts and ideas/suggestions! Enjoy your upcoming adventures… Did country # 46 as of 2024.. 4 planned for ‘25..…long way to you guys record (a thing called work is in the way for now 😅)

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks and congrats on your travels, we appreciate your kind words! Hopefully you will be done with that silly work thing soon. 🤣 Happy journeys, John and Bev

[@annamyers9492]

I love your videos. I dream about world travel someday. Happy New Year.

[@RetirementTravelers]

So glad you are enjoying our videos. Happy journeys, John and Bev

[@tejpalkang4920]

Such an inspiring video, love the experiences you're having! I'm originally from India and used to hate Delhi, but after watching your adventures I'm starting to re-think my attitude. Also wondering if you have a favorite charity because want to give but there are so many choices. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Keep enjoying!

[@shaymichellestudios]

Loved this video. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks! We're so glad you enjoyed it! John and Bev

[@TimBailey-io7tl]

Inspirational, thanks.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. John and Bev

[@cynthiaweiner2960]

Hi, Bev and John. I'm a longtime subscriber and I live in Indianapolis. I didn't realize you are an IU family!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Three of our kids attended IU, one Purdue, and one The University of Texas. Three SIL are iU grads, so we have that too. I suspect, we’ll have a grandchild or two go there. We’ll see. I’m pushing WVU, though! 🤣 John & Bev

[@SD-co9xe]

Love your goodness.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for the kind words. John and Bev

[@danettamecikalski1205]

Yes! Go to Mongolia! A wonderful place with wonderful people.

[@RetirementTravelers]

It is definitely on our list. John and Bev

[@GaryWhite-p8e]

Awesome channel. Thanks for a great year of content packed with travel information and ideas, very helpful. Happy New Year and 2025 Travels!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Happy New Year to you, too! We're off to some exciting destinations in 2025, so stay tuned! John and Bev

[@LisaCarroll-k6b]

Fantastic video ! Thank ypu 😊

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. Glad you liked it! John and Bev

[@cindyc9527]

Fabulous video! Than’ You! Safe Travels

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thank you for your kind words! John and Bev

[@DrGayle]

Yessss 🎉you are so very 🥰 We are also Slomads magic

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks and good luck with your travels in 2025. John and Bev

[@terrydadd1250]

I read that you are coming here to Los Angeles for the Rose Bowl. We've had a little rain here but it should be great. I hope you have a wonderful time.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. We’re really looking forward to it! We are only going to the parade and not the game. John and Bev

[@terrydadd1250]

@@RetirementTravelers I sent you an email. I'm a tour guide in Los Angeles and if you are interested in a free, maybe one hour tour of historic downtown Los Angeles, look for my email. Keep Traveling!

[@terrydadd1250]

@@RetirementTravelers I might have sent this to you twice? I'm a tour guide here in LA and if you are interested in a quick tour of downtown Los Angeles, I do Art Deco tours for the LA Conservancy.

[@RobertsActiveRetirement]

Sometimes I think the age of traveling the world is getting too risky. I am glad I was able to when younger. Just don't wait too long.

[@RetirementTravelers]

We have been fortunate the last 5 years, but a healthy level of caution is good. John and Bev

[@sandybrecke4142]

Bev, what brand of shoes do you favor and how long do they last you? you all have shared great tips and info. Happy 2025

[@RetirementTravelers]

Bev wears Hoka and Rothy shoes. She wears Hoka most of the time and purchase 2/year. Rothy occasionally and last for a few years. John and Bev

[@xdrive300011]

I envy your energy. I’m younger than you. But I stay in one city for two weeks, or I will be tired. Also, in order to save some money, I cook a lot. Maybe if I don’t cook, I will have more energy to travel faster.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks and hope you have some amazing travels in 2025. John and Bev

[@kimharris6649]

So good!!❤

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. John and Bev

[@4wornpassports229]

Totally agree on all of this…especially walking and the educational value of experiential travel! With regard to not caring what people think…when we withdrew our daughters from middle school to world school, there was a neighborhood mom who said, “Do you REALLY think it’s a good idea for your girls to miss middle school???” (Probably with the exact same tone as the people who questioned why you were selling your home to travel.) 😂🙄 My response: “Yes. Yes, I do. It’s the best education they’ll ever get.” I love what you said at the end. “You do you. I’ll do me. But get out there and see the world!” ❤

[@RetirementTravelers]

So awesome that you took your girls out of middle school. We are sure they got an amazing education on the road. John and Bev

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

My wife and I enjoyed this video and every video that we have watched so far. We can’t wait to see the places that you will see next. Btw, I live very close to Silver Springs State Park and we have monkeys all over the place. Have you ever been there?

[@RetirementTravelers]

Glad you enjoyed it. We have not been to Silver Springs State Park. Sounds cool. John and Bev

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

@@RetirementTravelersThank You so much. Please feel free to contact us if you ever visit Silver Springs:). Ps- I can’t wait to hear about your Rose Bowl experience:).

[@priscillaalvarado930]

Always looking forward for your videos planning my vacation for 2025 to Barcelona Spain just want to ask what camera to take a good videos

[@RetirementTravelers]

We use a DJI action camera and an Iphone 16 for most things. John and Bev

[@priscillaalvarado930]

@ thank you 😊

[@denise91221]

Great video, so inspiring. Are there any places you haven't been?

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. SO many places we still want to visit. John and Bev

[@suewarren4486]

Hello from Albuquerque.

[@RetirementTravelers]

We were literally just in Albuquerque a couple of hours ago on the Amtrak Southwest Chief passing through to LA.

[@suewarren4486]

@@RetirementTravelers that's why I said Hi.

[@njoynature123]

Magicaly we pack our stuff. pack our stuff pack our stuff. Magically we wait for our taxi wait for our taxi wait for our taxi. Magically we enjoy the journey on travel days thanks to you guys in our head. Seriously needed an attitude adjustment as I kill mosquitoes and wonder why. We have so many leftovers in our fridge and will we get our deposit back? Will GeoBlue reimburse us 6 months later? I now will know the money will magically appear in our account! I love you guys and your motivation for us. It’s our first full year and I’m having so much culture shock with dirty tap water and no TP in toilets. Oh and a mean baboon was jumping around and breaking branches at the beach. 🏖️ Magical Monkeys.! I have a new attitude ❤Thanks to you! #Thailand in December.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Oh, just wait! Magically, it gets even fun-er! There are many wonderful, magical places in your future! Thanks for the sub! Happy Journeys! John & Bev

[@steveharris2963]

Thanks John & Bev for the video. You give me great ideas for trip. My wife and I are in our 50’s & 60’s and have a full schedule of trips for 2025. Question: How do you deal with the worry of elderly parents when you travel? We both have elderly parents. Thanks. Steve.

[@RetirementTravelers]

We have visited our moms several times each this year and Bev's mom is coming with us on an upcoming cruise. Fortunately, both of us have siblings in the same town as our moms. John and Bev

[@tamarasmith1023]

Love your videos. Can you tell me what you use for Travel Insurance? On your website, your travel health insurance video is not correct and goes to another video about organizing your trip. We're planning a trip to Antarctica and don't know what kind of travel insurance we'll need. Thanks!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Check out our store on our page. At the bottom, is a link for Faye Travel Insurance. We don't use it often, but do think it is a good one. retirementtravelers.com/retirement-travelers-store-best-travel-products John and Bev

[@trongnguyen605]

John/Bev - I love your videos. Just saw your latest one where you talked about your tour guide in Medellin. I loved it. I'm going to be in Medellin in Feb this year and wanted to get his contact information and use him down there to take us around. Can you send it to me. Thanks. Trong.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for the kind words. He is on Instagram as "Kachay Colombia Tours" His name is Jaime. Tell him the Retirement Travelers sent you. We don't receive anything other than helping out a great guy. John and Bev

[@tomcahill6981]

What did you two do for your careers? My wife and I both taught in VA. Just wondering how you can travel for 5 years financially.

[@RetirementTravelers]

John worked in manufacturing for 34 years. We stayed out of debt, lived within our means and have few expenses in retirement outside of travel. John and Bev

[@tomcahill6981]

@@RetirementTravelers Bev, Thanks so much for your response. We both taught 30 years in VA, retiring without debt as well. Looking to do some travel. You are a very good source in information.

[@liwang2349]

Have you planned your trip to Machu Picchu? Which cities do you plan to visit during this trip? Which hotel will you be staying at? Would you like to share your thoughts?

[@RetirementTravelers]

We usually don't share our route until after we've left, for safety reasons. Thanks for following and subscribing! John & Bev

[@andypeters6268]

#enjoyingretirement

[@RetirementTravelers]

We are too…

[@cadlac1533]

😇😇😇😇😇😍😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤❤❤

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. John and Bev

[@sonjaparker7840]

Hi. Since you are full-time travelers, but not “slow” travelers, on what platforms do you book your accommodations (Airbnb, hotels, etc.)? This was a well organized, informative video. Thanks. 😊

[@RetirementTravelers]

We use booking. Com or direct with hotel. We use Hyatt points as much as possible. John and Bev

[@UncleDodge1950]

As always great viedo with good info. Yes ney sayers will always have somthing to say and try to stop you. Most of them have no clue but yet expect you to take ther advice. As well I agree it is your journy not anyone else. Do you. Take care guys hope to met up on the road.🧭

[@RetirementTravelers]

We’re glad you’re enjoying our journey! Would be great to connect. John and Bev