Youtube Broke me || What comes next?

[@robertross8565]

Your job is to enjoy your retirement, not spending thousands of hours making YT videos. I have seen others drop off YT for a year or so and have come back with content once per week. Make content if it makes sense for you.

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks Robert. I'm a slow learner ;-) Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@TruthPain]

Glad you guys are back. Here is what I got from a KZbinr friend who does videos for real estate in Puerto Rico, and let me know anything rings a bell to ya? She said to me (I’m copying / pasting her exact text): “oh man Im just a closet George Lucas wanna’ be and was trying to make 15 minute opus clips for everything. I was obsessing about color grade, and the right music, the right jump-cuts, the right angles and such. Then I realized NOBODY GIVES A **** about the details. The content is king. People just wanted a nice shot of the house, the rooms and quick descriptions. When you are house hunting NOBODY has time to watch 15 min for every damn house. I totally made it about me and my skill sets as a content creator and forgot what the audience needed. It was terribly humbling. Now i do run n gun clips, make sure they are stabilized, and NOTHING more than 2 minutes and 45 seconds. That’s what my research says people looking for homes have patience for. I cut my production time on a per-video-basis from 18 hours today down to 3. I’m much happier now and have increased my traffic 350%. The audience was always there, I was just giving them an ego-driven product that they didn’t care for or need. I learned late but I learned”. I’m not sure if any of this applies to you but i found it useful even in my own life. I pray you and Sarah are well and recharged my friend. Hugs!

[@2GoRoam]

Ahhhh lovely to see you! Yes that all makes almost perfect sense to what we have gone through. Now KZbin is fun, nothing more or less. We'll do what we both enjoy and share our fun as we go :-) Hope you are well. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

agreed. short. to the point is better. I like to watch videos that are less than 8 minutes. When I make a video (I don't edit) it's off the top of my head. Those scripted ones usually are crap. Hell I love RANT videos. Even if I am the only one watching it, I can go back and watch mine and say HELL YEA!! But you know I am selfish like that.

[@joekuhnlovesretirement]

I think you discovered the key to being a creator in retirement…. Make a video in under an hour total. No editing. No scrip. Anything else not sustainable.

[@geekyprojects1353]

Advice from the guru 😉

[@GaryMalcolm]

Editing takes a ton of work. He has a ton of cut scenes in this video alone. Phew. He's really good at making it seem simple.

[@soggymoggytravels]

I keep thinking about resurrecting my channel, but then I keep realizing how much work it would entail to attract enough views. Don't burn out!

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

Great video Neil. We like your rambling stuff and the banter with yourself. Glad you have changed your mind on this path. We will watch both with interest and we are glad your health is on the mend.

[@devlogicg2875]

AMAZING.......Glad you followed our ideas about riffing.....You cannot go wrong, you are a natural.....! Love it........NO EDITING!!!!! Just one crop at the start and one at the end!!!!

[@charleskime2570]

My wife and I love your sense of humor and you two have been an inspiration in our own retirement travels which begin next January. But don’t wear yourselves out with KZbin! We are happy to watch whenever you have time to make a video. We’d rather watch you enjoy life sporadically over the next few decades than watch you burn out over the next few years.

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks so much Charles, appreciate it. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@pamsmith6998]

Good on you. Number one priority is taking care of yourselves. Any crumbs you toss our way are always appreciated, but we would NEVER want you to feel, “We said we are going to do this for you (KZbin viewers), so we MUST muddle through!” Nope, no way. Have fun, enjoy the journey, and making memory dividends! Big hugs. We’ll soon be in Malaysia and hope you and Sara will stop by if you’re back visiting again.

[@2GoRoam]

Hey Pam, this is really kind of you. We hope that we'll be able to really make the fun for everyone and that includes us to two. That is why we think this will be great going forward, having fun making videos for people that enjoy it. What more could we ask. Keep us posted on your locations and hopefully we will meet somewhere in the world. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

I like your analogy of the youtube shuffle. I started my channel for fun. No schedule. of course I don't make any money, I don't edit or have scripts. I don't care about that. I just do it. Sometimes it's about money, sometimes it's about my plans, and sometimes I just gotta rant and can't do it to family or friends. If I am ever able to retire and travel, it will certainly be about that. I WATCH people like you so I can live in the world vicariously, since I cannot see it in real life. I also have a lot of "private' videos for me to watch later..

[@GlobetrotterGranny]

Your life and your retirement is to enjoy each other and what you are doing, not be stressed out by KZbin and what your subscribers/followers are thinking. We will watch whatever you choose to share with us … NO PRESSURE. The more you enjoy your retirement and time on the road the more we will enjoy “sharing” the journey with you.

[@theroguelesstravelled9042]

Love it! I never understood why you scripted them in the first place but I just thought it was an OCD thing. Don’t really care about the retirement preparations either, just show us where you are and what you’re doing. Just roll the camera during appropriate parts of your life just as you did in this video. Super simple ;) You look great, by the way. Look forward to seeing Sara again. I deleted the travel channel because you shut it down, going back again now. We’re planning to spend this winter in Queretaro and Oaxaca thanks to you guys.

[@2GoRoam]

Denise! We think you will love what we are going to be doing now. We are so excited to share and we think of you as we plan our future videos always. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@denise-stevens]

Giddy with excitement here now that you’re back! Hello to Sarah! Just want you two to be happy and enjoy retirement, and of course will love to see you here from time to time as it suits you. I loved hearing that you’re making these videos for yourselves as a memory vlog as well as for us. What a treasure trove of memories you have!

[@2GoRoam]

Hi Denise, we are so excited and when we make videos we always have you in mind.... 'What would Denise think?' seriously we do. Thanks for your support as ever. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@denise-stevens]

You are too kind and I adore you both.

[@auroramarie2463]

You look so much healthier and happier than you did in the last video. I think the break must have done you some good. Welcome back! Looking forward to watching the new channel.

[@DGardener-pu9kz]

HELLO, THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE

[@omahgroup4080]

Yay, you’re back and looking good! Looking forward to seeing Sarah soon. What you mentioned in this video is very common with many KZbinrs. You start relaxed and vlog as if it’s just some home videos. But then, you want to take the perfect shot, supply info & entertain, etc. Before you know it you put yourself under pressure to do and give more, and then it becomes more about the subscribers than about yourself. Unless you’re making a lot of money from it and relying on it to survive, it’s just not worth the hassle/stress! I’ve enjoyed watching both your travel videos and your retirement tips videos, but I’d be just as happy to see some old fashioned home video style vlogs. You both have great personalities and I think that’s perfect enough. All the best to you both. ❤Zeljka

[@RetirementbyDesign26]

I’ve missed you! I had to blink twice to make sure I saw that this is a recent video

[@2GoRoam]

Ahhh yes it is us! We are back. Thank you for your kind support. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@louiseperry6920]

Been looking every week to see if there was any update. So good to see you back. That was a Roman ruin ‘the sheep pen thing ‘ Neil. Just saying from here in NZ. Happy birthday to Sarah’s mum.😘😘

[@Mikes_Travels]

Glad you are taking this approach for your sanity, health and well being. As you say, you worked hard in the Corp world and this should be more of a hobby so you don't spend time scripting etc and can actually enjoy where you are Like you I worked for 40 years in a banking career and deserve my retirement so my KZbin channel, which does have only a fraction of your subscribers is a hobby where I try to give people as much info about a place as I can to help them make an informed choice about visiting there. But I've never ever scripted a video as I want to enjoy where I am visiting and being a hobby and permanent video record for me and my family, I don't have the pressure of having to get to so many subscribers or post every single week Good luck with the new approach and I'll keep watching

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

YES!!! KZbin is a grind. I've been doing it for 4 and a half years. Over 350 videos. I'm feeling totally burned out and it's not been fun for a while. I love the people, but hate the editing and the grind. For now I'm continuing to grind out the videos and hoping I start enjoying it again sometime...

[@ChrissyPafford]

So happy to see your face! You have been missed. Hope we continue to see you (both), but never at the cost of your mental or physical health. Please stay healthy and happy!

[@2GoRoam]

THank you Chrissy, We have got our heads in the right space and looking forward to our ongoing Journey both on and off KZbin :-) Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@Vedette-sa]

As my husband and I move closer to our own early retirement, your channel has been one of my favourite retirement / travel channels. Really glad to hear you are back, and with a format that will work better for you.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Last time I watched your channel you were in Spain I think? But I knew in the first few minutes of this video that you are in Britain! BEAUTIFUL countryside!! We will be in North and South Wales next month. I hope you enjoyed your family time!

[@1clkvideos140]

Neil, the content you guys have produced has always been top-notch. I have realized just how much work it was for you guys (because I have made a couple videos - and it is work!). I always thought to myself how much WORK it was for you to do what you do - and thought, ‘that’s just a new job in retirement’🙂 I’m glad that you are refining and reimagining what you’re doing in this space; you guys deserve ‘actual’ enjoyment of the experiences you share with us. Many times, when I am trying to capture a new experience on video (for family and friends) I kind of feel like I’m missing part of the experience myself. Share with us what you will, at your own pace, - just keep some for yourselves. Thanks again for so much great content!

[@2GoRoam]

Hey 1clk, Clearly you have seen the problem for yourself that we've experienced. We really feel like we have found a way to do this that means we enjoy what we do as much as our viewers. Reducing the work and increasing the fun. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@wildbill6366]

Nice to see you back and glad to hear the new focus . Yes , I agree with Sarah , make it enjoyable and relaxed .. I find nowadays we have all become the "TikTok " generation and honestly many videos are too long ... The heck I'm going to spend 30 minutes wandering the streets of China and watching some young couple eat 3 meals daily ...hahahaha.. Thanks for the update and best to you both !!

[@2GoRoam]

Hi Bill, Really hope you enjoy many of our future videos. We realise that we aren't for everyone but we think you'll love it :-) Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@gwenlong6379]

Welcome back. I look forward to the uncensored videos. You should have fun doing them otherwise what’s the point. My husband and I have watched you and Sarah from the beginning and can’t wait to see what you have in store for us. Just keep it simple, real and fun. We’re all here to enjoy the ride with you.

[@GoWithLess]

Welcome back, Neil and Sarah! Man oh man, do I relate to this video. When we started on YT, we did a daily video while speedy traveling around Europe for 9 weeks! I say that broke me but it didn’t get easier when we shifted to 3x a week…or weekly…or even monthly. I did see a huge change in our views when we moved toward travel and nomad videos and away from personal finance/FIRE so good that you are niching them into different channels. Hopefully, you’ll adapt to make it more fun and less work. Sending you both hugs. Amy

[@2GoRoam]

Hey you two! Lovely to hear from you. We know that you will get this more than anyone. We are reducing the work (considerably) and increasing our fun and that feels the perfect thing to do. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@GoWithLess]

You make wonderful videos and you have a passion for it so I’m glad for your new plan. May we reunite somewhere fun!

[@2GoRoam]

Absolutely... Don't know where... Don't know when :-)

[@toffeeboilingdwarf]

For those of us who have never made a KZbin video, it’s easy to underestimate the amount of planning, preparation and post-production that goes into each one. We *have* noticed the increasing technical sophistication of your videos over the years. Bravo. But that’s not why the two us follow your channel. We follow your channel because we’re always curious about what you have to say, and because we’re forever rooting for you. Rough around the edges is just fine. Enjoy yourselves. Make the videos for yourselves. You’ll have a modest but loyal fan base for years to come. (Half Man, Half Biscuit have had a forty-year musical career of doing exactly what they want, when they want. There’s no reason why you and Sarah can’t be the charming English eccentric KZbin equivalents of Half Man, Half Biscuit. 😆)

[@anthonybutler3157]

Sounds like a great plan. What I like as a retired person is joining on your journey. There is plenty of practical advice out there, but a dirth of encouragement.

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks Anthony, well we hope that we can fill that gap of encouragement for you as we will have as much fun as everyone watching. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@nortonr]

I'm so pleased to see you back, but make sure you enjoy your retirement first. My interest is in retiring in the next few years, what to consider and how to enjoy it. Sounds like that's what your plans are for the channel too, so I look forward to future content from a truly happy couple ❤

[@christinethompson3774]

Neil, I'm so happy to see you and Sarah are back! You've been on my mind, and it's wonderful to see that you're doing well and evolving your creative vision. I can't wait to see your new stuff!

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks Christine, hope you enjoy what we have to come on the channel. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@commuterbranchline8132]

Good to see you with the camera on again. I’ll be delighted if you continue to make content, but happy that it be at your pace and when suits you. All the while remembering that life is a race, but only with yourself. Take care you guys!

[@2GoRoam]

Hey Branchline! Great to hear from you again. Love that race statement, very true. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@debbie8430]

Love that you’re back. My dream is traveling as well. I’m from Canada and just seeing the beautiful scenery in this video took my breath away! Would love to see more of that.

[@judebutler535]

Welcome back, I have missed you posts, but don’t kill yourself over them. I am grateful for whatever you have time to post. I take inspiration from your travels and ideas. I retire, hopefully, in 2 years. I have just bought a campervan and am already enjoying shorter trips, 2 weeks in Switzerland in August…..all with a view to travelling as a single woman long term when i do retire. Thanks for coming back😊

[@2GoRoam]

Jude, that is wonderful to hear, roll on the next two years. Appreciate your support. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@AllanYeoman-kk6qe]

Great to have you back. Looking forward to the new channel.

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks Allan, appreciate it. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@omrouk]

Nice to see you back. Looking forward to you both being reinvigorated and it coming across in your content. Hopefully our paths will cross one day.

[@2GoRoam]

Our paths have to cross don't they! Surely :-) Thanks as ever for your support and obviously that of the small Human. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@hellsfro]

Welcome back 🎉 Looking forward to catching up on your next YT adventure 😀 Make your own rules and enjoy the journey 😊

[@dianecampbell9367]

Just be you - no need to script it - you are entertaining enough & I love all your ramblings - thats real life - I watch telly for scripted shows/series but KZbin is more about how people actually live & do things & that’s why I enjoy it. 😊

[@qtownpenn]

Hope you’re feeling better Neil, we’ve been praying for you! Love your off the the top of your head videos and looking forward to more of them! So happy to see you back… happy travels!

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks so much, this gives us confidence that we are moving in the right direction. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@shannonmann5501]

GREAT to have you guys back!!! Can't wait to see what you get up to! ❤ Love watching whatever you post. Of course you don't need another JOB!

[@davidandkathy4792]

❤❤ Ijust want to say that everyone should watch the dividend video. I watched it and found it compelling. Then had my husband (who is more critical) watch it, and he loved it even more! It really reinforces our plan to enjoy the moments we can to the fullest, and seek out novelty experiences (even if it is trying a street food you hate….you will talk about it for years to come!). Thank you for the effort you put into presenting this novel approach to slowing down time!❤❤

[@cpritchett2098]

Thank you for this channel. Always found you two to be real and informative.

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks so much. Hope you continue to find it helpful. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@peterv4533]

Enjoy your travels. Make a video of a destination if you feel like sharing and let us share your travels vicariously. Forget the retirement advice, unless it's something spur of the moment that fits the situation and just live your dream. You won't lose viewers. Anyway, good to see you back

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks Peter, now we are splitting our content so that you can avoid the Retirement advice and just focus on our travels. Really hope you enjoy it. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@shopgirl1231]

Glad to see you back & that you’re both doing well. Looking forward to the adventures on your new channel.

[@2GoRoam]

Thank you Shopgirl, really appreciate it. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@intellectualgladiata]

We thank you for being some of the creators that helped us begin our retirement journey. Do the things that you want to do and don't feel the pressure to put up YT videos.

[@mhoepfin]

These are the type of videos I enjoy. Just walk and talk and see interesting things as you do. No production, little script, stream of thought on a few various topics or locations.

[@janellr6321]

So glad you're back and figuring out what works best for you. Welcome back!

[@dianejaeger6427]

Glad to see you back. I agree that it is so much work. We have been roaming for 5 years and enjoy watching KZbin but I don't think I could do the amount of work it would take to have a KZbin station

[@scotti3863]

I stumbled across your first video just after you released it. This was the first time I'd seen an average middle aged couple like us with the same plan. Turns out there are plenty others in the Nomad world we have subsequently entered. Keep it real dude👍 Glad to hear you are continuing

[@chillnophone2024]

This video gave you a new subscriber in me. I like real, in real time, and not scripts. ❤ I really enjoyed this, especially when you stopped moving the camera so much. Thanks, I'm looking forward to yalls videos going forward. Enjoy yourselves! 🎉

[@jlbutters2]

Welcome back, Neil and Sarah! 😊 I was happy to see a new YT video alert from 2GoRoam. We plan to retire in 6 years and enjoy your videos. Our dream is world travel, too. Do a format that works for you. We will still be here.

[@2GoRoam]

Hope you enjoy what is to come. Love that you are here with us. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@agasque]

So happy to see you are back! Agree with so many others- do what you love. Make the videos for your selves 10 years ago and share where you are now in life for yourselves 10 years from now. We will enjoy that journey with you!

[@Myminimalistlife_x]

I am a KZbinr and know how you feel. I have uploaded 300 videos and now taken most down. The pressure to upload and responsibility to create for viewers can be hard (for me). It feels like I always have to be thinking about it. I decided a while ago to only sit in front of the camera, talk for 20 mins, and then do no editing and just upload. It is an off the cuff chat. I find it easier and means it is all done in less than an hour. Even still doing this, I would like to pivot and just pull video of the outdoors and the things I see and then just do a voice over. Your channel is 1 of 5 KZbinrs that I watch.

[@CumbiaDancer5678]

Hello, again! Missed seeing you guys & glad to have you back. Happy trails ahead.

[@2GoRoam]

Thank you so much. Hope you enjoy where we go with this :-) Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@caroljordan4316]

Good to see you guys back on YT and don’t get sucked into the hole again losing all your valuable hours to making videos. A big hello to Sara but if YT is not her thing then there is no reason why you can’t do the videos on your own. Make this work for you guys and I’ll be watching all your videos as they come out.

[@jamesmiles1522]

YES! It's great to have you guys back. I've just retired (whoo hoo). Might see you round the world somewhere. All the best

[@BabyMama1234]

Welcome back ! I’ve checked every weekend since your last video hoping you’d find the strength to continue this journey . Bravo 😊

[@char2965]

Welcome back 🎉

[@jclennon]

Glad to hear your news. I like that you still set expectations high and willing to reevaluate so that you can enjoy this wonderful life you and Sarah have clearly loved. Keep up the good work and don't beat yourself up because you "miss a deadline". When I retired I told myself it was okay to move into "ish-time". (I'll be there 9:ish, next weekend-ish, Tuesday-ish). I sometimes forget that I AM THE BOSS now and I set the rules and expectations. It's okay to change it up, it's okay to stay on schedule--don't sweat the small stuff. 🙃

[@2GoRoam]

Totally get that.... We are the boss now (Well Sarah is, but you know what I mean ;-) ). Don't sweat the small stuff has always been one of my favourite phrases. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@anitariley7086]

I love the random…maybe not so polished….travel vlogs! I don’t mind a bit of content thrown in here and there about how you manage your retirement travels/finances but I look for inspiration in how to travel to certain places. And no offence to the Americans but it’s nice to have a “non American” view point about travelling and finances. I’m an Aussie and it can be a bit discouraging at times when planning for travel in retirement to see Americans being able to travel at a “higher” level than we can due to the availability of so many different credit card reward schemes which we don’t get here. So keep up the more “relaxed” “vlogging” and enjoy yourselves!!

[@merrillmixer1190]

As they say "Less is more. Brevity in your dialogue! I prefer seeing where you are, an itinerary, what you're doing and how much it costs.

[@brendapeschel4217]

You look happy and healthy - looks like the break was good for you. Looking forward to your new format and new channel!

[@Susannahpb]

I am so glad to see you back and look forward to seeing Sarah again! I think your channel is so successful because of you 2, you are such likeable people and I love watching your travels. This shouldn't be a chore for you and if you are enjoying it, we are enjoying it as viewers. I know others are interested in hearing about early retirement, but I just love watching you 2 and your adventures and really looking forward to watching your travel videos. Best of luck going forward and I will enjoy seeing you both for as long as you want to make videos. You do a fab job and glad you are going to make things easier for yourselves so that hopefully you will want to make videos for a long time to come!!

[@JohnAndTeriJustGo]

Glad to see ya back.. We gave ya's a shout out on our last vlog ✌️

[@vjn2390]

We like seeing you enjoy your freedom. Your lifestyle provides perspective. Happy to listen to you for the length of time that works for you.

[@jonwaller7856]

It's great to see you back. I totally agree that KZbin should be because you want to do it and enjoy it. Now you escaped the 9 to 5 once don't let it pull you back in. Wishing you both mental and (especially Neil 😁) physical health

[@rebeccagreen692]

Welcome back❤ We are retiring at the end of this June. I'm 48 and my hub is 53😊

[@2GoRoam]

Wow, that is brilliant new Rebecca! You have beat Sarah by 1 year I think! Hope you have an amazing retirement! Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@davidwebster8216]

It’s great to see you back. I’d given up and just hoped you two are swinging from the chandeliers somewhere together. How’s your back mate? Try doing videos less frequently too perhaps. Enjoy your family celebrations. Maybe buy a little home if you can for your later years and travel a little less and with more excitement and passion. It’s not supposed to be a job. I’m the exact opposite to you as I lived out of motels rooms and dongas for my entire engineering career. I just love being retired in my little mud brick cottage with my wife and friends and family and dog and chooks and veggies. But I love your energy and love for each other . 😊❤

[@mylittleocchio]

Your financial videos changed our lives. I like information and love numbers. Bring on the FIRE, retirement tips etc.

[@melhenline8438]

So glad you're back! It's funny, because just before I logged on I thought to myself, "I wonder if they've just decided to throw in the towel?" Then here you were! ❤

[@2GoRoam]

And here we are Mel! We ain't goin' nowhere! Hope you enjoy the direction of 2GoRoam! Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@Dtiic5iyxixg]

Sounds great! I prefer from the heart, real life to carefully sanitised ‘influencer’ - style videos. Enjoy your travels, share what you want to. Subscribed!

[@lynnestait8011]

welcome back both, you've been missed 🙂 - spent the time you were off air finishing watching all of the videos so that Id be up to speed if you did return - we are due to retire next year so have been busy looking at some of the European destinations you have visited for ideas & inspiration, our mode of transport will be our Motorhome as we've been vanners over 10 years now - will take a look at the new channel - glad you are enjoying our lovely Country - Croeso i Gymru (welcome to Wales) and diolch yn fawr (thank you very much) for the content

[@2GoRoam]

Diolch yn fawr Lynne! Really hope we can provide you more inspiration as we go. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@danielle7292]

So pleased to see you back. Hopefully you can turn making KZbin videos into something enjoyable instead of it being a chore. I really enjoy your channel. Wales looks beautiful - looking forward to getting there one day and hearing yours and Sarah’s news on what you’re going to be up to 😊

[@StacieLeonard-gk2gp]

I missed you both and so glad you will be back! We are getting ready to retire and love watching your story. 🎉

[@awalker916]

So glad to see you again. I've missed you & Sarah. Please take care of yourselves. 😊

[@roblowry9457]

Great to see you back. Hope you are feeling better. Looking forward to your new content - but make sure you take care of yourselves.

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks so much Rob, appreciate your support and kind words. Feeling much better. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@distinctreflections]

great to see you back. Sure, keep the editing down, a bit of rough and ready is fine. Video when you are ready, every two weeks or every month works fine

[@cjengland2365]

Hurrah Wales,1/2 my family is from there. Sounds like a good plan for the future of the channel.

[@2GoRoam]

Wales is absolutely stunning. Thanks so much CJ. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@markandannette]

So glad you are doing better Neil. Enjoy retirement not another job. I have toyed with the idea of starting a channel now that we are retired, but I really don’t think I will at least not a weekly grind. Thank you for being honest and we wish you both all the best!

[@2GoRoam]

Mark & Annette, thank you. Starting a channel on KZbin isn't something that should be taken lightly, but if you do and want some advice, hit us up! Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@markandannette]

@@2GoRoam I certainly will, right now we are just two months into the slow travel retirement life. We both talked about wanting to just enjoy being in the moment this first year.

[@markandannette]

@@2GoRoamwe really enjoyed meeting you both and I’m thankful for you candor about KZbin. We both really enjoy the more relaxed presentation

[@KathAhern]

Welcome back, really nice to hear you are better Neil, and finding the best way for you and Sarah to bring us the lovely snippets of your adventures but not putting yourselves under too much pressure, and also the advice and information you have gleaned on your journeys is so helpful to those of us that are still contemplating. Really missed seeing what you are up to :) I'm from Wales so I'm pleased to see you are appreciating the lovely scenery. Have a good trip!!

[@travelrefocused]

Good to see you Neil. Great to see you are doing well. I always try to keep in mind the biggest benefit of Financial independence... Freedom. I'm free to always choose to do what is in my best interest. Free to do what makes me happy and keeps me healthy. It seems that you have come to the conclusion that you should do what makes you happy, whether it gets you more clicks or not. Regardless of the format, I think your happiness will come through in the videos. This will accentuate what I always thought was the best part of your videos, your great personalities. That combined with a bit of useful info. and you can't go wrong. I know I'll be watching no matter the format.

[@MaryannCn]

Loved this! So easy to watch. I’m subscribed to tons of YT channels and despise notifications IRL, nevertheless yours is the one and only channel I have “All Notifications” turned on for. Great to have you guys back!

[@leannes9955]

Just love seeing you guys wherever you are..the good the bad and the ugly ... and 10:52 sharing your thoughts on it all..❤

[@Andy-su8ch]

Welcome back Neil missed you both looking forward to the future videos on both channels 👍

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks so much Andy, hope you like what is to come. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@laurawilson924]

So glad to see you guys again! ❤❤❤❤ Take care of yourselves so we can watch your videos for years to come!

[@steveseal9427]

Great to see you’re okay. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks Steve, yes I am doing good. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@aej4510]

Brilliant to see you back. Non scripted sounds good and your type of future videos sounds perfect! I’m looking forward to watching your videos again, and I’ll go and check out your 2nd channel.

[@paulhunter6652]

Have not seen you for a while. Have fun! That’s the most important thing. Cheers from Canada. Paul and Helen.

[@alegna4132]

Hello again and welcome back - you were missed but understand the reasons. Take time and enjoy what you do and what you might want to share. Your followers will still be here.

[@TrekkingwithDebandMike]

This is much better. Glad you are back. Hi Sara! Beautiful scenery.

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks Deb and Mike, we really appreciate it! Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@CliveWilmer]

Hi Neil - hope you are cracking the health issues. Keeping fit on the move can't be easy. I think you should just focus on the travels / your life and vlogging, that is what I want to see. Forget the finance stuff there plenty of other people doing this - is trying to do 2 channels a good idea. I retired 4 years ago too, but my wife is still working so the travelling is limited, but I want to see how it is working (or not) for you guys. Good luck

[@dallasjames3776]

Glad you’re feeling better. Well done. 👍

[@2GoRoam]

Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy what is to come. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@cori_in_the_pnw]

Welcome back Neil & Sarah 🎉! So happy you decided to return.

[@debmitch1781]

Welcome back! Hope your back is doing better, Neil. We appreciate what you do. It doesn’t have to be perfectly scripted. If someone doesn’t like your videos, they are free to unsubscribe. You don’t need another job. That’s the way we run our KZbin Channel.

[@waterydepths5584]

Love the unscripted approach. Remember it's the donut holes that make the donut interesting.

[@2GoRoam]

Love that about the Donut holes! Really hope you love the direction we are going in... we think if that is what you like, then this could be just for you! Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@riverleigh8]

Great to see you both back! I really enjoy the great information and the journey you take us all on! Absolutely do what you enjoy first and others will also.

[@summitsusie]

Good to see you again. Hopefully your health has improved!

[@2GoRoam]

Thank you so much Susie. I am doing a lot better now and improving every day. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@simmonds3930]

Love the view - amazing landscapes! Glad you will continue youtube as a hobby 🤗

[@2GoRoam]

Thank you! What an amazing location isn't it! Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@BB-dr6ho]

You’r so right… Spontaneous and authentic story of your journey are great… No need script or headache… Just who you’ve become, your reality and what did you discover during this wonderful life 🌏 ❤

[@MadeNCda]

I'm happy to hear you guys are doing well. Now, you do what makes YOU happy. 😊

[@SemiRetiredCouple]

Yay, you guys are back! We started a new channel but we have been watching your channel. I actually shared with you about possibility of Meniere's symptoms before. It feels overwhelming having a you tube channel. A lot to learn but it's okay. You and Sarah are such an inspiring couple!

[@EShelby2127]

Great plan! At 66 I'm getting ready to retire with no debt, a pension and Social Security, which will be a bit more than I make now. Looking for low cost adventures.

[@2GoRoam]

Excellent. We hope that we can help inspire you in your retirement. Best regards, Neil & Sarah

[@celtics2008champs1]

Enjoy your travels, cut out more time for yourselves, and I look forward to seeing your next chapter on KZbin !!!