Don't Leave Home For Retirement Travel Without These 10 Things

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10 күн бұрын

In this video we will share our list of essential items for full time travel. We have been traveling full time for almost 7 years and we have honed in on some things that you can not do without.
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@hrock9134 7 күн бұрын

I just want to let everyone know that I purchased your “KZfaq After 40” course. It is awesome and worth every penny. You both really spent a lot of time and energy video taping this course. It is easy to watch and packed full of very useful information. I watch all of your channels, all the time. Thank you👍

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you! We appreciate it!

@ttruslow6671 8 күн бұрын

Love your videos - one tip I have done on my travels is using the large ziplock bags for clothes storage, as you mentioned, and while traveling using it to wash clothes instead of the sink.

@Deanne-co6ih 8 күн бұрын

Just returned from a trip to Germany. I took my packable backpack everywhere. Ended up using it more than my crossbody travel bag. We needed our rain jackets a lot, threw in a couple bottles of water and a few other essentials and we were good to go for the day.

@bonnie3462 8 күн бұрын

Just bought my first points on IHG! Thanks so much for all the information you share. You are both very inspiring.

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

Awesome!

@suzirockhound4282 8 күн бұрын

I love all your channels. You have reignited my travel bug. (To my boyfriends dismay)

@timshel011 8 күн бұрын

❤❤❤ Thank you for the valuable info !

@Livinlife33 6 күн бұрын

You guys are the best! I love watching your videos on all your channels!

@GroundedLifeFinances 6 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

@capriciousjenn 7 күн бұрын

Yippee, I’ve been waiting for the sale. Glad you guys said something or I might have missed it!

@lydiabolen7853 8 күн бұрын

Great advice! Thank you!

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

@reneecopeland1095 8 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@TheSicilianLife 5 күн бұрын

Just ordered the travel adapter. Thank you for the wonderful tips. 😊

@vintageshabbyglamour7865 6 күн бұрын

Thank God you reminded us about the IHG bonus points, I would have missed it, just bought the max amount! Love your channel!

@GroundedLifeFinances 6 күн бұрын

Awesome!

@nomadjim 8 күн бұрын

Great items to take along! That travel adapter is similar to mine but more robust with those USB-C ports. Might have to switch. The only country I've been to where a typical travel adapter didn't work is South Africa. They have a special plug (I believe "M") that is different from what the travel adapters have. I had to purchase a special M plug when I visited there. One of my must-take items is a simple, flat, circular drain plug in case I want to wash some laundry in the sink but there's no stopper in the sink. It's inexpensive, lightweight, and flat so it's easy to fit anywhere in my bags. Thanks for the tips!

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

Makes sense, we have been there yet, so maybe that'll be the one that stumps our adapter!

@debbiewedoe2564 7 күн бұрын

Interesting and helpful tips. 🌞 Thank you

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@indianasunshine833 8 күн бұрын

That travel adapter caught my eye!! Other than that I’ve pretty much good to go!

@WorldWanderersUSA 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for the link to the IHG points sale! We just bought the max to start our stockpile! We’ve been waiting for this sale ever since watching your video with the flip chart about how you’d use the points ❤

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Ah awesome!

@hrock9134 7 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@nancymiller7984 8 күн бұрын

Your course is awesome! I wish I'd gotten it sooner. I'm not all the way through it yet, but I've already made some mistakes that you talk about lol.

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

Good you found out sooner than later! All the best to you

@kristiG5259 7 күн бұрын

I have that converter bookmarked. Was going to put a link to it in my channel (when I start it). I didn't realize you used that one.

@jjoel609 8 күн бұрын

Great advice! I am buying the charcoal and the "baggie thng"! So useful! Thanks for the great advice!

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dave.wendy.wander 7 күн бұрын

Very helpful video that raised a few items and issues that I hadn't considered. Purchased some IHG points as a result.

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@traceylankford8579 8 күн бұрын

Hey guys, this is super-dooper helpful. On the next time you do one of these, can you talk about the wallets and purses you use?

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

Great ideas thanks

@matansapir18 7 күн бұрын

Another great video loving this content

@GroundedLifeFinances 6 күн бұрын

Much appreciated

@matansapir18 6 күн бұрын

@@GroundedLifeFinances I saw you guys mentioned the go pro my question is which one is better the go pro or insta 360 ?

@kathrynbuschan 7 күн бұрын

I love your videos! My husband and I are traveling to Panama next week. We are considering returning in Pedasi!

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Have fun!

@user-hx4jh7ik5x 8 күн бұрын

As Karl Malden says don't leave home wo it. Back then it was Amex travelers cheques. Today that's the Amex gold/platinum card.

@PinkyLegaspi 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for the helpful video and links! Could i suggest a luggage video pls? The only one I found was abt 4 yrs ago. We are wondering what you haul around in your travels. Thanks!

@samhuntley344 7 күн бұрын

The hanging toiletries bag was a lifesaver on our last cruise. And good quality footwear is always an investment that pays off 😂. Thanks for the videos

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Totally agree!

@autobotdiva9268 8 күн бұрын

i dont leave home without my CROCS!!

@dragonmom100 7 күн бұрын

I bought 100,000 earlier this year and got 60% bonus. IHG sent me the link for this new offer but when I try they still only offer me a 60% bonus. I've been trying for 5 days but they never let me get the 100% bonus. Next year I'll wait for this bonus offer. I got the card this year (on your recommendation). I bought the Universal adapter when you showed it on one of the Grounded Life video and it is great. We had 5 different adapters that we would try to figure out which we needed for each company and one did break. Love the videos.

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Have you tried our link? We are getting 100 percent with it. There are some accounts they give a lower bonus amount from time to time.

@dragonmom100 7 күн бұрын

@@GroundedLifeFinances Thanks. Yes I did try your link. I got the sign on bonus this year and bought points so I'm pretty happy with my account balance. I'll just make sure to wait for the 100% bonus next year. Looking forward to Allie's hotel reviews and hope to bump into you in Asia some time.

@laura_and_shanman 6 күн бұрын

Great video!!! When you're traveling, how do you get your Amazon orders? or, do you get them when you visit the USA and then stock up for travel? Thanks for all you're doing! I am SO excited to try your YT course!!

@GroundedLifeFinances 6 күн бұрын

Thanks! We've never actually ordered anything overseas from Amazon. If it's important we stock up. You kind of learn what countries you can get things in so it isn't an issue after doing it for a bit.

@seniordockman2946 7 күн бұрын

It was difficult to buy the points. First, it was difficult to find the offer. Second, my sale was cancelled twice. No idea why. The 3rd time it went through and we have the 500,000 points. We are now set to begin travel with IHG. Thanks so much for your help.

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Great! It is very hard to find the sale usually, which is odd. Took us a bit too, so now we put a link in the description for others. Have a great time with your points!

@retiredpoppi1 6 күн бұрын

It was EASY to find the sale. I subscribed to IHG and they sent 3 recent e mails advertising the sale.

@seniordockman2946 5 күн бұрын

@@retiredpoppi1That is amazing. I have the app, the credit card, and joined IHG One Rewards but had to search for the bogo points offer. However, I did find it and bought the points.

@terrywright4640 8 күн бұрын

Another value vid guys👏🏾. We like the Wonder Woman bracelet. Do you have an affiliate link?

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

It's an Alex & Ani but we think it's discontinued.

@jumpintofall56 8 күн бұрын

Remind me. Do points expire or roll over? Great tips! Again!❤

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

It's not the same for every program, but generally not if you are active or have the credit card. You just have to check the individual programs.

@FireNutz787 8 күн бұрын

Do you use a power converter? While in Iraq I saw many items sent from home (US) that instantly shorted out because they were not set up for 220v.

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

We've never had a problem, most things work but we read the specifics when we buy electronics.

@maryellenbowman2738 7 күн бұрын

I did the math. Maybe it is different in the far east or when doing bookings with the IHG credit cards, but just did some one-night comparisons between cash price and point price (then converted to cash with the IHG offer) in a few Virginia and Spain hotels. The best cash price was cheaper than using points purchased with the offer. For example, madrid hotel: $251 < 55,000 points (for 50,00 points 25,000+25000=$287) .

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

It's completely different. You have to book for 4 nights with the credit to maximize the points. You get a 4th night free that way. It would only be 41,250 to book the way we do or like $206 total per night.

@WallaceDunn 7 күн бұрын

So I've watched this video about 3 times now... I just ordered $630 off Amazon using your links. One suggestion... you don't mention an external microphone, I added a wireless set, and the media mod provides a plug for it. Another great video. We watched your video on travel points and working on those cards. I just got the IHG Premiere and the wife got the AMEX Gold. We already have a place in Thailand to use as a base... making plans... Thanks for all the helpful tips!

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Thanks! On our Nikon camera we use a Rode external mic, but we've never used anything than the media mod on our GoPro.

@AdventureswithChrissy 8 күн бұрын

I’m going to be using a 4K DSLR type of camera and my phone for my KZfaq channel called Adventures with Chrissy in a few weeks and I’m traveling to Los Angeles and going to Universal Studios Hollywood on Amtrak and then returning home on Amtrak to and from my hometown of Mount Pleasant Iowa my trip starts on Friday July 12th and ends on Monday July 22nd with the camera that I will be using I’ll have a lapel mic and the mic that came with the camera and also many more items for traveling.

@Catherine_2571 8 күн бұрын

Think the GoPro 12 has a different mount than the shorty. Just looking into this

@brendaleelynch2339 8 күн бұрын

Practical pragmatic items and advice for extended global travel and travelling domestic. Thank you for being candid in your ventures. I am preparing to travel in the next 2 years, too close to securing a retirement to walk away from employment now. Thoroughly enjoy the Grounded Life series. 🚄🚆🛳🚢🌐🗻⛩🌉🏯🏟🏞🏖🗺

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

@livingworkingoutsidebox 8 күн бұрын

That looks like a beast 🦍 of a power adapter.😮 Has Gopro fixed their overheating issues? 🤔

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

It is! We don't notice any but we record in 1080, so not sure about 4k.

@lynixturner3183 5 күн бұрын

I wan to purchase the IHG Points. How load do they last? Is there an expiration date on them? I am retiring at the end of 2025 and I want to be prepared. Kindly advise. Thank you. I love your channels.

@user-fw6ex9bv2h 8 күн бұрын

Can’t find the site for Ing

@ginabednarz6782 7 күн бұрын

Hey guys! We LOVE your channel and are learning a lot as we prepare for retirement (We're late 50s but not as prepared as you, so we're still a few years away). I tried the link but it's only offering us 60%. We do have the IHG card, per your suggestion, and we've only bought 5,000 points this year so far. Any suggestions? We'd love to snap up those points while the offer is still on! Thanks for all you do!

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! It seems that some people are only getting 60% while most are getting 100. I don't think there is anything that could be done about it, except wait for the next sale. There is almost always one in December too.

@ginabednarz6782 6 күн бұрын

@@GroundedLifeFinances Thanks, Allie. Let us know when you see another!

@cvanz 8 күн бұрын

In Europe right now, and #1 is by far my best investment.

@mixnmichael1 8 күн бұрын

I thought you were gonna say bring your visa card #1. :)

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

😂

@morkmckerr 8 күн бұрын

I know it is silly, but do you have a link for the little zipper bag that holds your two bags? It had the little clippy thing on it????

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

We got that one at a baseball game, but we put a link to a similar one, it comes with one of the bags.

@carlabanks4023 7 күн бұрын

I was all set to buy a Go Pro last year and someone talked me out of it since I wasn't doing any active sports. It sounds like you are recommending it regardless. Can you say more about it or have you already done a video looking at various cameras?

@GroundedLifeFinances 6 күн бұрын

GoPro is our favorite for vlogging

@shawneesmith1886 8 күн бұрын

Love your channel. Got the IHG card... am considering buying points but it seems like there must be a trick in finding a room in a hotel in the locations I am traveling. How can I get a hotel room or do I just have to look for bargains around the world and follow those? I am traveling to Spain & Portugal in August and Cambodia in Dec-Jan.. Even with 5 cent points .its cheaper to book on a hotel website. Please advise!

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

You need to search in blocks of 4 nights to maximize the 4th night free. If you do that it should be cheaper in most places.

@shawneesmith1886 6 күн бұрын

@@GroundedLifeFinances Thank you ! I will try that.

@dena1212 6 күн бұрын

Should I get the IHG credit card before purchasing points or can I use my Sapphire card to purchase the points? I understand you have to have the credit card in order to get the 4th night free but didn't know if there was an additional advantage to getting the IHG CC first. Thank you!

@GroundedLifeFinances 6 күн бұрын

You can use Sapphire, the points don't code as travel so the card used doesn't matter

@dena1212 2 күн бұрын

@@GroundedLifeFinances Ok. Thank you so much for replying. I really gain value from your story and videos. You both are so sweet to educate us all and share your wisdom. We have the finances but not the experience, knowledge, and confidence to live this way but we hope to one day. Your videos really help.

@SHYsArt 8 күн бұрын

Any plans to go to South America? Any plans on going to a new country, that you haven't been to?hugs

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

This is a new one, our first time in the Philippines!

@garden4mysoul397 8 күн бұрын

Hi Allie can you provide the english link for nord VPN?? Please and thank you!! Great video!!

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it's in the description of this video but way down at the bottom.

@garden4mysoul397 7 күн бұрын

@@GroundedLifeFinancesthanks for responding. I only see one link which is your affiliate link It's not in English.

@bkhunt69 8 күн бұрын

I was LITERALLY just thinking about IHG points (I got the credit card using your link so hopefully they gave you some points)...why do they make it so hard to know about the sales? 12 months to go until I start this adventure.

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

Thanks! Hard to say, we had to hunt around to find a link ourselves!

@retiredpoppi1 6 күн бұрын

It was EASY for me to find the sale. I subscribed to IHG and they sent 3 recent e mails advertising the sale.

@kayeb2141 6 күн бұрын

I looked at buying extra points with IHG but the rooms offered to book with points were the cheapest rooms. There didn't seem to be an option to get an upgraded room using points.

@GroundedLifeFinances 6 күн бұрын

That is true, you need to use the upgrade certificates, but with the IHG card and platinum status we usually get upgraded outside the US anyway.

@kayeb2141 6 күн бұрын

@@GroundedLifeFinances Unfortunately the hotel credit card is not available in Australia, which cuts out that shortcut to elevated status.

@user-jr3mh7ui6o 7 күн бұрын

When you purchase points do you use the IHG credit card or use a different credit card? Why? Thanks!!

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

Any card because it doesn't code as travel

@user-jr3mh7ui6o 2 күн бұрын

@@GroundedLifeFinances Thanks! We appreciate all you guys do on this channel.

@AVIONBLANC 6 күн бұрын

500,000 points cost $2,500. That appears to be more than half of your monthly budget of $4,000. How do you show that in your accounting run down? As you’ve pointed out that when you travel to any location out of season everything has a greatly reduced price. Smart. However, unless one travels off season the points aren’t as great a bargain. They are helpful and not super inexpensive.

@GroundedLifeFinances 6 күн бұрын

We spent an average of 10.8k points per night in the Philippines, which included most of our food. It's a pretty good deal. We don't use all 500k points in a month.

@AVIONBLANC 6 күн бұрын

@@GroundedLifeFinances Yes, the use of the points is methodical over time and by keeping a zero balance on your credit card you actually spend $2,500 of real money. If someone has a truly limited budget because of cash flow it would be difficult to spend more than half of the $4,000 budget in a given month. Certainly, you “expend” your points wisely and get the most value for the money spent. And , any money going out the door is real cash. How rewards and points are utilized is a different issue, one that you've mastered.

@rocioastengo2051 6 күн бұрын

What credit card?? You don’t mention the credit card

@MarleneGreen 8 күн бұрын

Help! If you buy the IHG points without having the Chase Card what do you “lose”??? (That is you buy the points using another card? And, do the points expire??? ). Thanks for reply!

@GroundedLifeFinances 8 күн бұрын

You can buy them no problem with another card, but you won't get the 4th night free perk with points, and they don't expire if you have the card or status that comes with it.

@MarleneGreen 7 күн бұрын

@@GroundedLifeFinances Thanks a bunch for clarifying! I applied for the card but won’t get it before the sale deadline. 🤷🏽‍♀️

@GroundedLifeFinances 7 күн бұрын

@@MarleneGreen oh you can buy the points, you only need the card when you book the rooms, not when you buy the points. You can buy them and let them sit there until the card is linked to your account. Once it is then you can start booking at a discount.

@MarleneGreen 7 күн бұрын

@@GroundedLifeFinances Thanks a Million! will go ahead and get them! Appreciate you both. Been bingeing on Allie's Asia hotel & business class reviews. Cheers!