1 Year FULL-TIME TRAVEL Q&A (International Full-Time Travel)

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1 Year FULL-TIME TRAVEL Q&A (International Full-Time Travel). We have now been traveling full-time for just about a year. There are many questions we receive from our viewers regularly - so we want to answer them all here for you. Some of the hot topic questions are:
How do you handle insurance when home in the US?
What is our monthly Budget?
How does our family feel about our decision to travel full-time?
Where are we headed next?
Do we have any regrets?
How do we avoid the Schengen 90-day rule and travel Europe for a year?
Where has our favorite beer been so far?
We love staying in contact with our audience so if we don't answer your question in this video - please reach out to us in the comments!
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@gandsmeyer2957 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite videos that you have made for sure. I had thought about some of these same questions to ask as well. Carrie, no one believes you that you are over 50. I am shocked. I seriously thought you were going to say 39. I love your answer about the best time frame to travel with having aging parents and children. "When is ever a good time". So true. At some point you just have to go. I would love to hear your top 5 favorite places to visit at some point. Since you keep traveling I am sure this keeps changing.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Carrie says thank you, and Brian agrees!! 😀 We will be doing a year-in-review video soon and will talk about our top places so far. Thank you again!! 😀 Cheers!!!🍻

@mourarobertson6740 3 ай бұрын

Glad you're doing what you love and not hung up on kids/parents. Everyone has their own lives to live the way and where they want!

@BrianandCarrie 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for understanding! We have each sacrificed a lot over the years and feel that this is now our time! 😀

@Truetomyself197 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for making such informational travel videos!!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!!! 🙂 Cheers!!!🍻

@gemmeg2 11 ай бұрын

Another great video! Thanks for reminding us to hit the thumbs up.

@annetterobinson3213 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video guys. Love how real you are, thank you!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi Annette! Thank you so much - this is one of our favorite comments to hear :)

@mississippiapple1078 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Carrie, live in my hometown my entire life too and feel free when you said it

@darinnolan9456 Жыл бұрын

Love living vicariously through you two. Keep up the great work👍🏻

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Darin! We will be home in November. I would love to catch up!! 🍻

@stewartpowderly6198 Жыл бұрын

More power to you guys, glad to see you all getting out there and doing your thing!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support, Stewart! Cheers!!!🍻

@agTube9 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your inspiring videos and your work. You are very convincing and answer lots of questions in a sincere way. Good travels!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We really appreciate the support and kind words! Cheers!!!🍻

@brucefellowes4848 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Really interesting questions. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your adventure.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

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

@johnperkins5450 Жыл бұрын

Great job - awesome video!!!! I really enjoyed it, and it was both interesting & helpful. Cheers 🍻

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, John. We always appreciate your support. Cheers!!!🍻

@latoshasmith8147 Жыл бұрын

I love that you both started this vlog 😊

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, LaTosha! We are having a great time!! Cheers!!!🍻

@VegasNegus Жыл бұрын

Loved the candor and sense of humor you both shared. Very valuable perspective for us aspiring Slomads..

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jay! Cheers!!!🍻

@scottjohnson1964 Жыл бұрын

I’ve enjoyed your videos. Very helpful. I am planning to start full time travel in the next 2 years.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Scott! Cheers!!!🍻

@kevintaylor8432 Жыл бұрын

Great Video ! Thank you so much for sharing your travels with us all! You are fantastic. Safe travels!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kevin!! Cheers!!!🍻

@robertmcfarlane4151 Жыл бұрын

"When is the right time?" is an excellent answer on when you could do this! Aging parents definitely a consideration. Kids and their situation. I just heard a story yesterday of a colleague who's in-laws had a stroke and starting dementia at the age of 70yo! It's a scary prospect when thinking about looking to see the world. FaceTime, WhatsApp with video calls help tremendously I imagine. Friends and colleagues I am sure would be jealous. "You can't put a price on memories"! So very true! You found each other. That is winning the lottery! You have a partner that you are connected to. Priceless. As Rick Steves would say on packing light and smarter "no one would ever say I wish I packed heavier" when they return. Cheers on the craft beer! When you get to Germany, the beer scene there is tremendous!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for the kind words! It's not the lifestyle for everyone, but it's sure one we won't regret even if we ever do have to return for one of the above reasons. Looking forward to the beers in Germany one day :) Cheers 🍻

@patrickdaugharty7475 Жыл бұрын

Super honest video. Really appreciate that. Have fun!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Patrick!

@mikeeno104 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to make very interesting and informative videos. I will keep watching and hoping your fun adventure continues for a very long time...

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching Mike! We truly hope our adventure continues for a long time to come. Cheers 🍻

@monicussa04 Жыл бұрын

Great questions and really good, helpful answers. I hope you loved Sibiu! I can see the weather was amazing❤🤗

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We had a great time! There was a lot to see and do this time of year, we had great timing. Thank you, Monica.

@oldachyrunner Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! And I really enjoyed the videos on back to back days. Thanks! You better chill out and take it easy for a few days! See you on the next one! 🍻

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

As always, thank you for watching!! And yes, we were filming a video all day today!! 😀🍻

@suz1720 Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome and we love your videos. We plan to travel the world and you share so many great ideas, tips and details that are truly helpful. You are both an inspiration and so natural in front of the camera. Thanks for sharing your story and keep enjoying your lifelong adventure!! Sincerely happy for you both!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! We feel blessed to have the opportunity to be doing this and we hope to inspire others to do the same. Thank you for watching and safe travels. Cheers!!!🍻

@robertmahler8894 Жыл бұрын

I left the US (hopefully for good) 6 years ago at age 65, and have NO regrets. The only one maybe not doing it earlier. Your answers are very spot-on and inspirational. You seem to know how to get the right things out of life. You are lucky to have each other, the RIGHT travel partner is priceless!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Robert! We are very excited about what's to come. We have been told many times that we are the perfect age to be doing what we are doing. We have no regrets!! Thank you again for the kind words!! Cheers!!🍻

@hasppl9005 Жыл бұрын

Robert Mahler you absolutely right.

@idah4942 Жыл бұрын

Great video 💖🌸

@ivearies4187 Жыл бұрын

I like these guys ❤ They seems to be down to earth and are doing what I am about to do solo. Subscribed!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! We do feel like we are a normal 50-plus-year-old couple. 😀 Thanks again, and cheers!!🍻

@melissatravelgal Жыл бұрын

Y’all do a great job. Very awesome resource! The editing is better and better each time. Keep moving!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Cheers!!🍻

@janewatkins9801 Жыл бұрын

Happy travelling. It's educational and fun. Wishing you lots of luck and happiness.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, jane!!❤

@ninarosaphotography2039 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing. Enjoy your adventure!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! Cheers!!!🍻

@ninarosaahamadi4333 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie

@mohammedsharif2651 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome video 👏. I think you are a special couple. I wish you the very best. 🙏👍❤️

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mohammed, like wise! Very nice comment. 🙂♥

@michellethompson5372 Жыл бұрын

Just discovered your channel and appreciate the honest, common sense, and inviting commentary of your videos. My family all live in Bellingham!! 🙂 My parents were like you, they retired in their early fifties and traveled the world. Now that they are much older (80's) and their traveling days are behind them, they are both grateful that they did it when they were younger and had more energy. I hope to live in Europe in retirement...just getting those ducks in a row. Thank you!!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Michelle. We don't believe we will ever regret doing what we are doing. Some think we are crazy but life is short!! Bellingham is a beautiful place!! Cheers!!!🍻

@wheretonext2023 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I've been traveling Europe for 15 months. I've been asked the same questions. :-) Being apart from my family, especially my kids, is by far the hardest part! Love your channel...

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Going home twice a year should help. Thank you for watching and safe travels. Cheers!!!🍻

@elricko9077 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video 👍. And look at you two now up to 7.6k followers!! Fantastic! Cheers 🍻

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, EL Ricko!!! We are really excited!! Cheers!!!🍻

@jiggyjean9081 Жыл бұрын

FANTASTIC video!!!! I love how happy & healthy you two look! And I KNOW ya'all have no regrets! I will admit though, even though I was 1000% for you guys doing this, I do miss my care-care! So glad you're coming home in Nov/Dec! XOXO😘

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Miss you so much and really looking forward to having much more time at home this Nov and Dec. We don't have regrets of doing this, but the being away from family and friends is hard. This year was the hardest since we only got home one time... From here forward it will be a bit easier since we will be gone 4.5 months at a time not 6 to 7 months... Much more doable. ❤️😊

@dianamartin9558 4 ай бұрын

Great video!

@BrianandCarrie 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! 😃

@yeahnahh1 Жыл бұрын

Great video guys - really informative. You are travelling really well and we endorse all of your advice, and have taken onboard all of your tips. We did it for 8 years and will pick it up again soon. We’ll now plan to include some of your destinations. Highly recommend house-sitting if you get the opportunity. Keep the great videos coming 👍🏻

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ron. We have looked into house-sitting and plan on exploring more of it next summer. We do have a month-long sit in November when we return home for the holidays but this is for a friend so it's not official but will make for a good reference.😀 Thank you again for watching and for any tips that we missed please feel free to let us know!! Safe travels!! Cheers!!!🍻

@markd2027 Жыл бұрын

Great vid. We retired early to Lisbon. Love to hear other peoples stories and how/why they got there.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Portugal is one of our favorite places! We loved our two months in the Algarve. Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!!🍻

@johnkeith1964 Жыл бұрын

Agree with the other commenters that this was a very insightful and informative video.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, John! Cheers!!!🍻

@findingoureden Жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the great videos, from another B&C, Bert & Carrie, just starting our own channel documenting our hunt for a retirement destination. Keep up the great work, and we can't wait see where you end up next!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi, Bert and Carrie! Congratulations!! We will follow along! We will be heading to Croatia in a couple of weeks for 2 months. Safe travels!! Cheers!!!🍻

@findingoureden Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie I love love love what I've seen of the beaches in Croatia. A permanent Mediterranean beachy home wouldn't suck at all. 😀

@wanderlust7533 Жыл бұрын

What are your professions? Love watching your travels! Always looking forward to it! Thanks!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We do not have professions. 🙂 We quit our jobs last summer to travel. Brian was in beer and wine sales and Carrie worked as an admin. assistant for the city that we are from. Thank you for watching our channel!! Cheers!!!🍻

@christopherralphbianco4623 Жыл бұрын

You can't put a price on memories!!! Couldn't have said it better!!

@jamesallen8838 Жыл бұрын

Great videos I am planning on joining you early 2024. I’ll be learning from you till then 👍

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, James!! Cheers!!🍻

@dlynnmorse 18 күн бұрын

I’m the aging parent. And I’m looking forward to going out onto the world.

@Fell214 Жыл бұрын

Exceptional video. Like the information and style. Thanks for your efforts in producing high-quality product. We are a little older than you, but have been living the retired nomad life for the last 1.5 years. Would not go back.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. We don't see how we could ever go back! We are loving life! Thanks again! Cheers!!!🍻

@PoolCarol Жыл бұрын

I always love Brian and Carrie, they are doing what I always wanted to do since adolescents.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😀

@kimberlylalley7255 Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thank you for the info. I predict your channel will grow substantially. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Living the dream. Would you two choose this lifestyle if you were solo travelers? Cheers 🍻

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kimberly. We would choose to do this lifestyle, although we do prefer traveling together. 🙂 The best part of traveling is the people you meet along the way. Solo travelers tend to stay in hostels and are around other like-minded people much of the time. It would be a different type of experience but equally as exciting! Cheers!!!🍻

@shantanudamle352 Жыл бұрын

This is such an inspiration you guys. I am 24 and I plan to retire early and travel around the world as well with my significant other :) These videos are the perfect motivation for me to be on track and achieve those savings and enjoy the world thereafter. Cheers!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We love hearing this, Shantanu! Stay on track and live your dream!! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. Cheers!!!🍻

@TJ-fy4ue Жыл бұрын

You two are such a beautiful couple, and I love your videos and your sense of humor. My wife and I are planning to be nomads too, at least for a year, as soon as we retire in another year. I'm 59, she is 54. I wish we could have done it early 50s like you! Good to know it can be done on a budget of 25K per year. Cheers.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

It can be done, TJ! Thank you for the comments and for watching our channel. Cheers!!!🍻

@DancingNomadN Жыл бұрын

Carrie, i would have never thought you were 51 y.o - you look much younger than that! I admire both of your courage to quit your job and pursue this long-term travel. Life is too short, and there's so much to see in the world. Looking forward to your next videos. 🌍🚝✈

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi NP - Thank you so much, that is always nice to hear 🙂. We really appreciate your support and kind words. Cheers 🍻

@CraigandMandy1 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I told Mandy when we watched this video that I was going to comment each time to make Brian answer. Lol. That means I will have to come up with a question for each video. Have fun you two!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

HAHA!! Thanks a lot, Mac!! It sometimes takes me an hour plus to answer all the comments and questions. 😆 That's ok, keep them coming, and thank you for the support. Cheers!!!🍻

@ElenaJanney Жыл бұрын

Very good video!! 👏👏

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Elena! We still owe you two are round of drinks in Croatia. Cheers!!!🍻

@DelightfulTravellers Жыл бұрын

So agree on the Romanian Craft beer you guys 😀We can't wait to get back to Europe!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

He guys, Love your channel!! We started watching you a couple years ago before we even considered doing what we are doing. Great job! Cheers!!!🍻

@ghost10dgt Жыл бұрын

Love you guys!!! Welcome to the best country in the world. I recommend you to make short videos with little effort with content like "what time is to thirsty" - that is hilarious. It will attract more viewers.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

HAHA!!! Thank you so much!!!😀

@catalinopritescu Жыл бұрын

You are wonderful! 👌

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@jacmac9996 Жыл бұрын

Hi Guys Thank you for your very honest info on the finances required for FT travel! We’ve been saving hard never really sure how much will be enough not to have to scurry back to jobs if need be. Thanks to you it looks like we are almost there 😅 Whoohooo! Love from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We will have a yearly cost of living video out in late December along with the monthly videos already out. Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!🍻

@TheInfinitiGuy Жыл бұрын

My wife and I look forward to and enjoy your videos. I was surprised to learn you separately have kids from previous marriages. You guys seem so natural together I had just assumed you have been together for a long time. Hoping to see you guys back in Portugal one day

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you! We have been a couple for 3 years now and feel very lucky to have found each other. We will be back in Portugal someday soon! Thank you for the comments and kind words. Cheers!!🍻

@AndreasGamesTV Жыл бұрын

Nice Video

@fornow5325 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your time and energy to create these video for us. The research and doubts take so much of you, and your real life advices are precious. One question : what plans do you have for your very adult future-like 70-80 years of old. Where do you want to moor, to settle. And how do you feel not having a permanent home? Thank you in advance

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Great question. We really haven't decided on what we will want to do late in life. If we find that perfect spot for us where we can settle down outside the US we will. Someday we would like to tour the US as well so maybe we can do that at 70. As far as not having a permanent home it feels very freeing. With grown kids and no responsibilities, there is nothing holding us back! Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!!🍻

@papi8659 Жыл бұрын

Love Romania, such nice people

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We are really enjoying our time in Romania! Only a couple weeks left before we head to Croatia!

@johnbell1809 Жыл бұрын

Loving your videos. My wife and I are close to your age as well (53). We are planning on full-time travel in a few years. Our daughter is in college now and once that is wrapped up we'll be looking to do this. I thought a good episode would be how do you cook in Air BNB. Cutlery, spices, pots and pans, kitchen equipment in Air BNB. Stoves in other countries. I'm sure there have been some fun challenges. It's wonderful to see the places you travel to and the cost breakdowns are awesome but a typical "day in the life" video would be fun to see as well.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi John! That is a great idea for a video. We have definitely experienced a WIDE range of challenges in each Airbnb we stay in. Some are very equipped (we are always so excited when we arrive and see this) and others lack the basic necessities (making all things cooking a challenge). But, we've also learned quite well how to make due and make the best of each situation. We will add that video idea to our list down the line. Thanks so much for watching! Cheers 🍻

@jameslarue4190 Жыл бұрын

Carmel and I are both retiring soon (before we turn 60). Then we are off to Spain. We can't wait.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi James! That is awesome - the time will pass so quickly and you will be here before you know it. Cheers!!

@ballerinthewood30 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos, we still got a ways to go before retirement. Planning to visit Spain eventually and was curious which city/area of Spain did you guys enjoy the most or could you see yourselves retiring in and why you prefer it to other cities/areas in Spain. Thanks!!!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi, Robert. We spent 3 months in Spain when we first started last year and really enjoyed Alicante. We liked Valencia and loved Seville but could see staying in Alicante for a long stretch of time someday. Alicante was easy to navigate and the tram system was a great way to venture out of town for day trips. Thank you for watching our channel!! Cheers!!🍻

@aurelbota8332 Жыл бұрын

Good job guys,we are so similar in simplicity of living,we live on your budget in US,so it's possible. You are very fortunate to be able to travel and experience so many beautiful things.Good luck and thumbs up for the all the videos ,especially Romania (my home country).

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Your home country is beautiful!! We couldn't live on this budget in the US. Our rent for a 1 bed 1 bath in Bellingham WA. cost us over $1700 a month alone. 🙄

@aurelbota8332 Жыл бұрын

Good luck guys, your experience is as unique as the Big World.Enjoy every moments, make memories and take us with you on your journey. Greetings from Louisiana Lily and Al

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We are happy to have you along for the ride!! Thank you for the support!!! Lily and Al, Cheers!!!🍻

@delsiag.7226 Жыл бұрын

Hi Carrie 👋 Hi Brian Loved your video!! Carrie you look marvelous darling! You sure as heck don’t look 51! Brian you look great too! You answered questions I had but didn’t ask because I didn’t want to pry. Thanks for sharing. Be safe, travel on 🍻

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi Delsia! Thank you so much, that is so sweet :) We are so happy to hear we answered your questions. Thanks for watching. Cheers 🍻

@Cz-De-Lifestyle Жыл бұрын

Great videos guys! We're from Vancouver, Canada and we kind of took a similar path and ideology. Cashed out our home to retire, decided we're at middle aged like you guys, and quality time is worth more than money the older you grow. So we woudve made the same decision as you would've not taken a high-paying job. We have moved to Czech Republic to cut down our living cost and embark on European tours for the next few years and on to other countries after that.If you really love beers , you must come to Czech Republic, beers are still cheaper than water and pop even during these times. So many varieties, they usually take up huge section ,about 3rd of the store, you can get fire deals every day on good alcohol.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi, Ben. We had the Czech Republic booked when the war broke out so we went to Portugal not knowing what would happen. We were going to go to the Czech, Poland, Hungry, and Romania before ending in Croatia. We will get there soon, we hear great things!! We also love Vancouver! Being from Bellingham WA. we have been there many times. Thank you for watching!!! Cheers!!🍻

@hankborchers-hc2yf 2 ай бұрын

Kudos to you. You have accomplished quite a lot on a very limited budget. Over the past 12 years I have led a very different life. I live on my boat and have sailed the world. My wife is next move is to sail back to the Mediterranean and spend the summer cruising the Greek Isles. Wish you safe travels.

@BrianandCarrie 2 ай бұрын

That sounds wonderful! Sailing through the Greek islands will be amazing 😍. Safe journeys ahead. Cheers!!

@Kari-Evan Жыл бұрын

Love this video! Giving us the confidence to actually start planning this out, thanks for your honest answers/insight. One thing I can't figure out is ...do you still have to file a US State tax return even though you're traveling most of the year? Are you still considered a resident of your home state? I assume there's no getting out of federal taxes :)

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi, Kari! Thank you so much. We don't have to pay state taxes in Washington state. You are correct on the federal taxes. We still need to file by April 15th just like we always have. Thank you again for all the kind words and for watching our channel! Cheers 🍻

@SOWROVXYZ Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel guys Lovely videos,im just loving this sooo much As you mentioned you're planning to visit Thailand, Vietnam. Plz consider coming to Bangladesh.I hope to see you here .

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Muhammad! We are excited to get started on our SE Asia tour starting in January.

@nanaanitas4245 Жыл бұрын

Wine is pretty good too in Romania

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Romania has the beer and wine figured out!!🍻🍷🍻🍷

@carollogan1650 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from the Northwest! Great video! Your videos were solid from the start, but rest-assured, your improvement is showing. One hurdle my husband and I will need to get over in our decision to either settle or do long-term travel abroad is the process of selling/getting rid of our possessions. I would love to hear more about the emotional and logistical process you went through to do that. If you've done that already, could you share the link? Thanks for all your hard work behind the scenes!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi Carol! Thank you so much for watching and the kind words - we really appreciate it :) Both Brian and I had already sold our homes and were renting at the time we decided to make the move- so that wasn't a decision we needed to make in our process. What made our process a bit easier is in the few years prior we had both downsized our homes a few different times and already narrowed down our belongings. We did discuss the idea of maybe getting a storage unit for the first year, giving us time to really decide if the life of full-time travel was for us. But in the end, we knew we would not be coming back to our hometown to live and would most likely move quite a distance away. We ultimately decided to just take the leap and get rid of it all, knowing in the end, it's really only items that we could replace. We did keep memorabilia and some key items we just couldn't part with in a few bins at my daughter's. And now a year later - we haven't had any regrets! It's a very freeing feeling to not be held down by possessions. Hope that helps :)

@carollogan1650 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie Yes, that helps! Thanks so much for taking the time. Cheers!

@JohnFijak Жыл бұрын

Hey, really enjoy following you 2... My wife and I are planning to hit the road early next year and do a decade or so of travel! Our goal is 60+ countries 6-7 continents and do a mix of go-go & slow travel, 1 week to 1 month stops, although I am sure we will adjust over the first year to what works best and fills our in country expectations. Have you 2 ever considered traveling with others, not necessarily full time, but having travel friends along? I've traveled the world a couple times over in my career, shes limited and I have found that having other couples or meet ups made things more fun at times. Either way, we are really excited to start our journey and enjoy the fruits of our labor for the past 40 years!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you so much. It is amazing what you are about ready to do. We have found that we like to mix it up between go-go and slow. We sometimes start getting bored after 3 weeks or so depending on the location. At the same time, we enjoy unpacking and settling in for a longer stretch. For us, it really depends on location. We have not traveled with others but have had a couple meetups with people that watch our channel a couple of times. Where are you heading to first? Cheers!!!🍻

@JohnFijak Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie So we are bouncing between Taiwan, Japan & AU/NZ, depends on exact month to hit good weather, although eastern block may be great for June/July/Aug. We are definitely open minded to any ideas. Can't wait. I have been fortunate to travel to over 50 countries through my 30 yr career, but this is new for Teri 👀 she is all on board for a few years+ 🌎

@starzsilva551 Жыл бұрын

Hello from California! I just started watching your videos and subscribed. I love your videos and I have to questions I hope you can reply to please, by the way one of my questions might be answered as I am commenting while also listening to your video right now. 1) What type of job did you have before traveling? 2) I am planning to visit Transylvania next year but is it possible to only spend 2 days? We really just want to take a walk and visit the famous Draculas Castle then leave to Italy. TAKE CARE you TWO! I hope you keep making all these great videos and yes please include transportation and all travel costs and month of visit 😃 THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing! I (Brian) was in the beer and wine sales and Carrie worked as an admin assistant for the city we are from. If you only have 2 days in Transylvania I would start in Brasov and get a privet tour that includes Bran Castle (Dracula's) and Peles Castle which is a must-see. These tours are available in old town Brasov. Great choice to visit Romania as part of your trip!! Thank you for watching and safe travels!! Cheers!!!🍻

@5canobolas Жыл бұрын

You’re living the dream we have! Great videos, thank you. Any plans to visit Australia (and New Zealand)? We can offer great beaches, great people, great beers, terrific scenery, diverse geography, ancient cultures, modern cities, national parks, English-speakers (😂), ……ah maybe not so cheap, and maybe too many vast distances to walk. But you’d love it!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi, Carol. Yes, Australia and New Zealand are on our list. We have so many places to explore that it will be a couple years before we get down your way! Thank you for watching our channel! Cheers!!🍻

@fjcm7290 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting your experiences. I just subscribed and really enjoy your videos. I am 50 and my partner is 47. We plan to do the same things you are in 2 years. We are surprised how affordable this lifestyle is based on your experience, glad to hear living overseas is affordable. We also have a very similar European itinerary as you do (Spain, Portugal, Greece Shenzhen, Albania, Romania, Croatia, non-Shenzhen). We included southern Italy in ours as it seems to be undiscovered and affordable. Have you thought about visiting Southern Italy before leaving Europe? Thank you for inspiring us to continue our life objective. I started selling my junk today on eBay! You are both an inspiration. Frank and Jason

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!! We do want to explore Italy within the next couple of years. We would prefer to stay the entire 90 days when we do decide to go. Thank you again!! Cheers!!🍻

@tammyvig8253 Жыл бұрын

BTW, I've lived in Bellingham twice in my life! Graduated from Western (1989) and also attended third grade at Carl Cozier elementary school.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

That's so cool, what a small world 😊

@dianebueckert2041 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Thanks for sharing your travels over the past year. We are planning on retirement next fall and Europe is definitely on our bucket list. One question I have is, with all the travelling and eating different types of foods, do you ever have stomach issues? Do you use probiotics or OTC stomach meds to help out? Just curious…..thanks

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We really haven't had any problems, Diane. We are heading to SE Asia next month so we will see how things work out for us there.

@cocentaina88 Жыл бұрын

Hi Guys, I loved the video; you answered some excellent questions. Where are you heading to next after Romania? For Brian, the Czech Republic would be perfect as it has the best beer I have had anywhere in the world. I look forward to the Southeast Asia videos but will wait patiently until the New Year. For now, there are still places in Europe to discover.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We have heard all about Czech beer and can't wait to taste it for ourselves. We are heading to Croatia for the months of September and October before heading home for the holidays. Then off to Southeast Asia!! Thank you for watching!!! Cheers!!!🍻

@delsiag.7226 Жыл бұрын

Oh we love Split & Dubrovnik!!!! Enjoy!!!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

We are excited!!!

@pritamkabe Жыл бұрын

Hi again, few additional questions if/when you have time to answer: 1) what have you learnt about yourself (and with your life in the United States as a reference) during your travels? 2) What advice would you give us, an american family of 4 (with kids aged 8 and 6), planning a 9 month trip (to Europe and North Africa) next year?

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi! Our travels have confirmed for us just how much we love exploring new places 😊. We appreciate returning home to some of our creature comforts and to connect with family and friends though. Our advice would be to not move around to quickly but be sure to spend time enjoying your location. Best of luck on your travels! Thanks for watching.

@SD-bw9uv Жыл бұрын

Don't miss Untold Festival in Cluj Napoca👍

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi SD! We will be arriving right after the festival, unfortunately. We had looked at being there during that time but rental prices were so high, we didn't know why at the time, but now we do! Thanks for watching! Cheers!! 🍻

@ginnywilliams5115 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I really enjoy following your adventures because we have many of the the same traveling philosophies. One question you may have already answered, but we'd love to know: how did you two meet?

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi, Ginny. We wish we would have answered this question in the video! We met in the beer garden at the Ski To Sea race in our hometown. Bellingham is a smaller town so soon discovered that we had mutual friends and here we are!! Thank you for the question and for watching our channel. Cheers!!🍻

@kaycosti3631 Жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you very much. When you get in touch with your kids again, just send them best regards and salutations from a Romanian brother. Brian, you are a “beer guy” - you’re definitely one of us. If you haven’t already and if you appreciate a strong drink before a strong lunch (especially grilled meat), try the “PALINCA” - specifically the one made of plums … only try limiting to 50 grams, as the real deal has 65% alcohol - they’re not kidding when they call it a “strong” drink … probably only Russians and Cubans could compete with that. Looking forward to your next video. Take care, stay safe and have a wonderful time.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

I have not tried the palinca but will be soon! I'm sure when I do it will be on video!😆 Stay tuned!!

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Kay!! We just received your email! Thank you for all the kind words! We are not aware of any problems with messages. Thank you again! Cheers!!!🍻

@JB-ul9vh Жыл бұрын

How do your folks like being called old and aging. Your videos are fun. Aunt Jane

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Never thought about it like that, I'll have to ask them😊. Thanks for watching Auntie Jane

@SD-bw9uv Жыл бұрын

Hello guys,congrats for awesome videos about Romania, I have some recommendations for you regarding insurance and places to visit: Heymondo is one of most appreciate insurance of travel vloggers also I know Alianz travel insurance is a good one and of course if you use Revolut card( if you don't have it I highly recommend for best money exchange ) they offer some travel insurance for membership and soon will be available in US curve cards. I recommend the follow places to visit in Romania: Salina Turda,Maramures cimitirul vesel (the funny graveyard) Bucovina - Vatra Dornei, Cheile Bicazului Rarau - Durau, Vulcanii noroiosi Buzau county, Gura Portitei ,Mamaia beach Constanta County and of course most visit places like Transfagarasan, Dracula castle and for next country to visit I highly recommend Georgia- is safe , very interesting places to visit, low prices and can stay one year without restrictions. Have a nice day and waiting for next video 👍🍀🇷🇴🇺🇸

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much SD, we really appreciate your support and kind words. This is very helpful information on insurance options - we will look into the ones you mentioned. We already know we will need to return to Romania as two months here will not be near enough time to see all that we want to. We are currently in Alba Lulia, heading to Cluj then Oradea, and then Timisoara. Next time we visit we plan to explore the area in the east as well as the coast. Thanks again for watching!

@tammyvig8253 Жыл бұрын

Gosh, people are so nosy! lol Wanting to know how old you are and everything and how much money you have, geez. Love your videos, keep it up. We are future part-time travelers from April to October we will be traveling the world like you two and living the rest of the year in our winter home in Palm Springs. A compromise with my husband, because if I had my way, I would be nomadic and not have a home, but hubby needs a home base. So I am trying to figure out this longer term travel planning.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching! Compromise is definitely key in making this all work. Cheers 🍻

@mikec8548 Жыл бұрын

great sharing of your story! I really enjoyed it! did you ever get home sick? I usually get home sick after about 2-3 weeks of traveling, how you overcome this when staying overseas longer than 3 weeks?

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi, Mike. We miss friends and family but are never homesick. We keep in contact with our loved ones so that really helps. Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!!🍻

@alchristensen8121 Жыл бұрын

It would be nice to have some how-to videos about things like travel logistics, finding the best prices on housing, banking, phone & internet, what's in your carry-on bag, and so on.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi Al! We've done a few videos you may find helpful: this is our most recent packing carry on only video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/htegocaX15uqimg.html. This video covers how to pick a Airbnb kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l76ao5Ohlri-eXk.html And this video answers many questions people have had similar to yours kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ec-Xas6Ss5mcZo0.html. We also plan on doing a video more in depth about how we plan our next destination, hopefully in the next few months. Thanks for watching 😊

@alchristensen8121 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie Thanks. I hadn't searched all your videos.

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, Al.

@fang-yiho6979 Жыл бұрын

謝謝！

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Fang-YI! Cheers!!!🍻

@kaynenbrown5102 Жыл бұрын

Great video!! Did you guys sell your house before you traveled or are you still paying taxes/insurance (mortgage if you have one)?

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Hi, Kaynen. We sold everything! We had each downsized about a year before we made the decision to travel. We were renting at the time, so it was easy.

@norabranchetti1610 Жыл бұрын

Hi beautiful people, I'm looking forward for your the video from Asia. Because it's the only place that I have never being., 🍻

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Nora! We will be very excited to get there. Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!🍻

@Blestmama7 Жыл бұрын

How did you guys meet? Since you both have adult children… Also will you be heading to Africa? I love the compatibility and your love shows through your channel…🥰

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Liz! We actually met at a beer garden in our hometown of Bellingham WA. Funny story, we should have told it in the video!! We won't be going to Africa for a few years. When we do go, we want to do it right and that may cost a bit more money than we are willing to spend at this point of our travels. We will eventually get there! Thank you again for the kind words and for watching our channel!!♥ Cheers!!!🍻

@Blestmama7 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie Had to be Beer 🍺lol thanks for responding

@selcovoilucian8253 Жыл бұрын

Travelling can be stressful, i am telling you this from personal experience. Me and my wife did a tour of Romania and we had 5 weeks but on beginning of summer and another 3 weeks mid autumn We did skip a lot of stuff we already know and went off the beaten path but let me tell you it was a rush and we just searched a place to sleep nearby around sunset wherever we ware at sunset , literally running from a museum to another and hurry up to catch the next one before it closed. And the total km driven was over 20k That's what it takes to visit most castles , churches, towns, caves, museums, waterfalls, diving on most mountain passes , seeing most of the natural parks, natural hot springs, salt mines, ruins etc etc. It's a mad race to fit everything in 2 moths and we had 5 min for a selfie and then hit the road again , and that is mostly stressful than anything else. Romania has a bit of everything but let's be honest there are more impressive castles in France, more beautiful Beaches in span , more specacular ruins in Greece more interesting museums in Italy etc. There is however something Romania has and the others don't, some people call it backwardness other people call it traditions. That's pretty much extinct in western Europe, and Romania still keeps a few isolated pockets of that in deep rural country, where the way of life has not changed fundamentally from 1000 years ago. That's pretty much why I recommend Maramureș since that's the best preserved area overall If you like settling down for a while and emerse yourself why not try small villages? That's in my opinion the only thing unique Romania has to offer vs western Europe

@BrianandCarrie Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Selcovoi. A lot of what you say may be true but Romania does have something to offer that other countries fall behind on. The people here have been incredibly welcoming, proud of Romania, and excited that we are here trying our best to show what it is really like. As I'm sure you know, parts of western Europe have a reputation for tourists like us. We will miss a lot only staying here for two months and traveling the way we do. We won't get Northeast or to the Black Sea, unfortunately. We will have to make another trip in the coming years to see the rest. Thank you for the post and for watching! Cheers!!!🍻

@selcovoilucian8253 Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie The welcoming part towards foreigners may be a surprising side effect of the years of communism You see , the securitate or the secret police had eyes and ears everywhere, people ware pressured to rat out fellow coworkers family members , taxi drivers, teachers, bartenders sometimes spouses Anyone and everyone could rat you out so people ware not opened to say stuff , quite the opposite and people got suspicious of one another However there was a group of people who would never colaborare with the securitate: foreigners, especially those from the West. You have no idea how much people wanted to open up and say stuff so someone without fear of getting reported Maybe this explains the curious nature of the Romanian people: helpful and welcoming towards foreigners and suspicious and mean to each other :)) Oh and P.S the Black Sea coast is disgusting in my opinion and don't worry for skipping it , it's nothing special

@thesiestanomads7188 Жыл бұрын

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