Minimalist Living by FULL TIME Travelers

Minimalist Living by FULL TIME Travelers | A Life Without STUFF

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In today's video, we share our story of minimalist living by creating a life without stuff. Some people have told us it is Swedish Death Cleaning. We sold or gave away nearly everything we own to go on a full-time world travel adventure. We tell you how we did and why we did it, along with answering questions about having any regrets about the decision. We didn't imagine that living this minimalist lifestyle during a life of full time travel would leave us with no regrets, but that has been the case. We sold everything and haven't looked back and hope this inspires you to live with less and perhaps travel more! Minimalism has truly changed our life in so many ways. Find out why less is more for us.
▶️ We started our channel to inspire and share our world travel lifestyle, adventures, and optimistic outlook on life with others. After completing a two-year journey in our Airstream to see all 50 states and 51 National Parks, we left to travel abroad. We have downsized our possessions and sold our home so that we can wander about with only the things in our backpacks.
We love living on the road, traveling each week to a new location. We plan to travel extensively to every part of the world. Ours is not a slow travel lifestyle but rather a vagabondish one. The goal is not to check a country off a list, but to experience it by meeting new people, seeing how others live, and making new friends. We believe in laughing, loving, and living our lives to the fullest.
We are working hard to build a beautiful website where you can get travel information about the places we have been. In addition, we post blog articles to help you travel better. Our channel is a way of augmenting that effort, so sometimes we post videos about how to travel or a vlog showing our lives on the road as we do an activity or an adventure. We also post Shorts, so check those out, too. We hope to entertain you, but most importantly, we want to inspire you and give you the confidence to plan your own adventure around the world.
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@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Do you have more STUFF than you need? We hope this video inspires you to take action. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@heythave Жыл бұрын

Do you have health insurance from any company? How old are you two?

@lauragasque4292 11 ай бұрын

Bravo!

@RetirementTravelers 11 ай бұрын

@@heythave BCBS retiree plan John and Bev

@RetirementTravelers 11 ай бұрын

@@lauragasque4292 Thanks 😊

@heythave 11 ай бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers Sorry, what does BCBS stands for?

@Angela-ne9cy Жыл бұрын

I'm 45 years old and realized a few years ago THIS is the lifestyle I want. Maintaining a house, a car, and a consumer lifestyle doesn't interest me at all (despite how it's considered the American Dream). Seeing you live this way in retirement encourages me to continue on a similar path. Cheers to your next adventure!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and we wish you well on your journey to minimalism. We are cheering for you. It is such a relief to not have stuff. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@stephrainspirite9985 Жыл бұрын

do it! but plan! You wont be sorry!!!

@cachi-7878 Жыл бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers just subscribed to your channel… I’d like to know how much you spend per day. I assume this varies widely depending on which part of the world you find yourselves in. Staying B&B or AirBnBS can still be very expensive. Thanks!

@redrider8036 Жыл бұрын

You both are an inspiration! I have worked with seniors for 30 years in home health. I’ve seen over and over how much people accumulate over a lifetime. We are programmed as Americans to consume. No one tells us when and how to start getting rid of stuff. Thanks for posting these videos!

@misterr279 Жыл бұрын

TRUST ME....these types of videos will NEVER fully illustrate the downsides...having nice “stuff” is not such a bad thing, getting rid of everything and trying to live freely is a very recent trend that’s fuelled my vloggers.

@suehofkamp8594 Жыл бұрын

My husband and I downsized almost two years ago. We went from a large home with acreage in the Pacific North West to a tiny condo in Hawaii. No more stuff. No yard work or maintenance. We traveled before we retired so now we are settled in living a minimal lifestyle and love it. No regrets. Unburdening ourselves of everything we owned was the best thing we could have done.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. We love your story! Thanks for sharing. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@Sunmoon-gj9gy Жыл бұрын

I worked in a thrift store in the US and there were many times when the older remaining parent passed away and the grown children wanted to sell the house to split the money and unload all the contents to the thrift store even their parents treasured momentos and pictures it made me decide to be a minimalist

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

We have loved changing our life to living this style and our kids will definitely thank us. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@VagabondJohnBowler Жыл бұрын

Good for you!! I am 77 and, like you, I got rid of EVERYTHING (I now have a backpack and a large suitcase) and began slow-traveling the world about a year ago. It is the best thing I have ever done. It is hard to describe the freedom that comes from divesting myself of a lifetime's worth of "stuff'. I have numerous friends who claim to want to follow in my footsteps but all their things (houses, cars, furniture, clothes, etc.), rather than bringing them happiness have ended up imprisoning them. Enjoy your hard-won freedom and, God willing, perhaps we will run into each other, somewhere along "the trail".

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and that is awesome. You are very inspirational. Stay in touch and would love to cross paths someday. John and Bev kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLt8hat1tamZZqs.html

@gaylarice3716 Жыл бұрын

Hi John, in 2017 I sold or gave away most of my things and moved to Mexico after spending 2 months in the area I was interested in living. About a year ago I was ready to move on and wanted to travel. One of the things I wanted to do was travel light and transition to a raw fruit and veggie diet to eliminate that need for a kitchen, concern for the cultural food I may not like or chose to eat and to save money by not needing a real kitchen or needing to eat at restaurants. About the same time I heard about retiring to Panama as a new counties for me to get my next permanent visa. And the senior retirement discounts was a big draw for me. 25% off airline ticket to anywhere and very good healthcare and affordable health insurance. I lived without health insurance in MX, and medical care in very affordable if you have some saving for a emergency. After a week long tour of the whole country and much research I am making to move this summer. I learned about a co-living hotel in Panama City, which will make it easier to travel from because I down sized to a backpack and a lockable carryon that I can check if I want too. Now I won’t need to pay rent for my home base while traveling. So happy young nomadic travelers have inspired hotels to make these options to accommodate them. I too plan to slow travel as I travel to events that interest me. Where have you been so far? And where are you from?

@News.happenings.updates Жыл бұрын

I am not yet 60 years old… but I have decided to Retire after watching your video last Year as a minimalist and traveller. During the pandemic I was slowly cleaning up my stuff and started giving away..slowly becoming minimalist Then I found myself, watching more and more people who are minimalist and travellers. Slowly, I started checking on my Financial stabilities and currently starting to do the paperwork and have transferred lots of important documents on my various pen drives, online and others. Due to Financial issues, I have decided and have done courses for free-lances job… starting from my country and slowly moving to other countries too… learning online jobs .. and doing a lot of things online. Getting the Insurance in order and other matters too. I am thinking of buying a small van end of the year for a start and Travel around my country first My previous job took me around the world from Air, sea and land for almost 30 years.. Reality check, I am a Traveller.. I am no good being in a place, seeing the same people, eating the same food at one time.. So ..my next plan is to keep healthy in health wise, Financial wise, mentally and emotionally, spiritually and enjoy travelling the world again. You guys are such an inspiration.. Thank You.. .. Ps: Letting go of stuff is a good thing.. you don’t feel burden to maintain them nor to simply dust them.. Enjoy your Journey,, ❤

@sardiniangirl1866 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a home of your own to go back to when you have had enough of traveling..??

@jw_nomad Жыл бұрын

Dear John and J&B, it is just amazing to see your stories, but as retirees, how do you come up to dealt with health care and its cost? Medicare won’t cover overseas travel in general. One particular circumstance is where do you stay in case of occasional sickness.

@corinlujan Жыл бұрын

I wish all my clients could watch this video! I’m a realtor and one would think I would be happy when my clients want to “upsize” into enormous homes so they can have bigger closets for their hundreds of shoes, bags; bigger kitchens even though they don’t cook much lol. I see how they are burdened by their stuff, their debt, etc. Wonderful video and you two project so well together! Congratulations!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. It took us many years to learn these lessons, but glad we finally did. PS You are free to share this video with all your clients. 🤣😉 Many blessings, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@corinlujan Жыл бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers yes I have shared this video! Thank you!

@toliveischrist950 Жыл бұрын

I’m a travel nurse so I get to choose furnished places while I’m on a contract and get to use other people’s stuff :) Back home I rent a furnished room. Most of what I own fits in my car and I still think that’s too much. Wow, a backpack each, that’s next level!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It has certainly changed our lives. Good luck with your downsizing journey and safe travels. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jdmoncada8205 Жыл бұрын

You two are great presenters. This video was so organized, and you didn't talk over each other. Well done. Hope you continue to enjoy your travels!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed the video. Hope you can follow along on our journey. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@carolhawley3097 Жыл бұрын

Hi Bev and John, I met you on a very long stopover in Santiago in February. We were on our way to the Antarctic. Been following you ever since. Love your videos. Cheers

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

@@carolhawley3097 That’s awesome! It was such a pleasure meeting you. Hope you had a great trip to Antarctic. Glad you are enjoying our channel. Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@dellnichols4625 Жыл бұрын

It is amazingly hard work! Although we downsized from a large two story home to a 700 sq foot place at a campground on the beach, we went through many of the same things. We got rid of 85% of what we owned and we don’t miss anything! And it’s what we gained. A beach life without the normal beach life price. 11 huge storage boxes of photos became 4 sweater sized boxes for ourselves and our kids (it took 14 hours). Now our kids and grandkids come to the beach and we travel the world with the money we would have been spending on the large house. Freedom!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Congrats. That’s awesome. Love hearing stories like this. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@SharrellKline Жыл бұрын

We went through this identical process in 2020. It took a total of seven months to do it all and was very emotional. But seeing how much money we'd spent on so much stuff was horrifying and explained why we'd never been able to extensively travel. But now we've spent time in both Europe and Mexico. We've also ferried around the Greek Islands, cruised back across the Atlantic, cruised through the Panama Canal, and the only regret is that we'd talked about it for 10 years before doing it.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Great job and so glad you are enjoying your travels. Hope you can follow along on our journey. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@omavicmcmurray2893 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for mentioning how long it took you, I know it will be different for everyone but it helps to have that as a reference, have fun!

@youngyhasard3219 Жыл бұрын

MIEUX VAUT TARD QUE JAMAIS

@JayandSarah Жыл бұрын

Way to go! We are in month 3 of the downsizing and hope to have our house sold in time to start travelling in 2024!

@tamaradianehagan2858 Жыл бұрын

Considering that I am only three years away from retirement, it becomes challenging for me to solely concentrate on the long-term perspective. Despite having invested in reputable companies and having a significant amount of funds allocated, my profits have been stagnant. This situation raises the question: Does the current recession and unstable market offer any calculated risk opportunities for generating profits?

@marissasaponare Жыл бұрын

I genuinely mean it when I express my stress and concern regarding the market crash and high inflation, particularly in relation to my retirement. I have been experiencing losses for quite some time, and while some may argue that crises can present opportunities, I am feeling overwhelmed.

@karenben1502 Жыл бұрын

My situation is very difficult, as I have lost a lot of money and I still hope to get it back. I clearly need some help. Who is the expert that advises you on your investments?

@karenben1502 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the name. I found her webpage

@user-yr2bn9tz2k Жыл бұрын

I really want to retire early and travel round the world. I would reach out to ROCHELLE DUNGCA SCHREIBER as well. Thank you

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

This comment and replies are worthless scammers.

@roycegomez-king8367 Жыл бұрын

I agree totally! Stuff has no eternal value. The health benefits and less emotional stress are tremendous with this lifestyle.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

It has been so liberating to get rid of our stuff. Thanks for commenting and hope you can follow along on our journey. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@sbwantstoknow Жыл бұрын

We did it too! At ages 56 and 58 we sold everything in 2017 and set off to travel the world. Thought we’d be finished in 4-6 year, but nope. We’re still at it with no intention of stopping so long as we are physically able. Glad to know others are doing the same. We still have a small storage unit in Portland and a micro storage at Kings Cross, London because the two 45 liter backpacks couldn’t accommodate our wardrobe with seasonal changes. Also, we do enjoy an occasional treat when we pull out a few of our comforts like a feather pillow, good knives, toaster and coffee maker when we have longer stays.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome. Great to hear. Please stay in touch and we would love to meet up sometime and compare travel/minimalism stories with you. Safe travels and many blessings, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@kaceykelly7222 Жыл бұрын

Gosh, I hope this video goes viral! Too many people need to downsize and STOP buying stuff!! This is a truly motivational story that gives hope to the most cluttered person. Thanks so much!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

WE DO TOO. Share it with your friends 🤣 So glad you found it helpful and we hope more people embrace this style of living. We love it. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@JayandSarah Жыл бұрын

Exactly. The accumulation of stuff over the years and constant re-accumulation just was silly. When you start to see life in other countries, you realize - this is just not the way in many places (due to economics). You exist in a modest way with essentials and appreciate so much more of the small things in life.

@Krystal_Kitty7 Жыл бұрын

I just turned 33 in May I have two young boys, what you said towards the end about regret really hit me. We spend so much time every single day cleaning, maintaining, house work, house projects, it's frustrating and I really feel like my home is a prison at times I can't handle the mess, the endless projects and most of all I feel like a terrible mother that no matter how hard I work day in and day out to finish all the "things" I still don't spend enough time with my children. Sometimes I want to throw all my things away and then I think well I can't do that I already spent so much money on these "things". It's really a never ending cycle. I am so happy for you guys, you are truly living the dream. I will keep trying to minize and live life with less stuff so when I'm older and my kids are gone, I don't have regrets that I spent all my time effort on stuff and not on memories and adventures ❤

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

We are only sharing our own experiences and know that a very big percentage of our time, energy and money was maintaining the "stuff" in our lives. It sneaks up on you over the years. We feel so free now. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@nancyparker9986 Жыл бұрын

I would love to be able to live this life style….the key to making this succeed is having the right partner and being like minded with each other.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

We feel so fortunate to be on the same page for this type of lifestyle. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@JayandSarah Жыл бұрын

Absolutely you must both be on the same page or it will not work. So many times we have talked to other people about our upcoming plans to sell everything and travel, and what we find is that people with more than enough resource to do so, can't agree on it. One will say they want to sell it all and head to Thailand and not work for the next 10 years before retirement at 65, and the other spouse will say they can't give up their home, can't imagine going away and leaving people. Everyone has their own way of life, no judgement. There are tradeoffs to all choices. We are opting for the one that enables us to stop working early - and see what happens. You can always return and work if you need be, but you can't replace the time when you are healthy and willing to do these things.

@marylandon3652 Жыл бұрын

I came upon this video today, and I think it was meant for me. I'm 64, renting an apartment, and very motivated to clear out my stuff. I'm not down to a backpack, but I'm working toward lightening the pile of stuff my daughters will face when I'm gone. I think you two are wonderful and inspiring! I'm so glad I found your video, website, and I'm just about to follow you on Instagram. Thanks for kicking me in the pants a little, making me think about my options.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

So glad you found our channel. Thanks for the kind words and hope our video has inspired you to move forward with less stuff. Best of luck and stay in touch. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@sukikom2259 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful couple.

@jd-pw8yv Жыл бұрын

Although friends have described my lifestyle as spartan, I would still love to be down to a backpack. 😄

@heythave Жыл бұрын

Next is finding a $150/month apartment in Kampot, Cambodia?

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

@@sukikom2259 Thank You!

@CraigMcDonald1234 Жыл бұрын

We did what you did. We're doing what you're doing. 50 US States; 78 countries. It's nice to know there are fellow travelers out there. Nice videos. Thanks!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Perhaps our paths will cross someday. Safe travels. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@alipainting Жыл бұрын

As we get older we see stuff as an expence. Its costs money to store, and that means working to pay for storage. I was never good at working, so heck with being a consumer 😅. But I'll rent my house to cover travel expenses. And when I get home, it's really nice to have indoor plumbing and a kitchen. 😊 It's like being in the lap of luxury.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a plan. Great that you can rent your house to cover some expenses. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jenniferlarose3177 Жыл бұрын

We have just retired and downsized dramatically. We have rented out the rooms in our home except for our master bedroom so we can return to our home for a few months to visit our grandchildren and then off we go again. We are on a super tight budget so we are house and pet sitting. We left Canada 2 months ago and have 4 more months to go before heading home. Less is more !! All we have are carry ons. So many things you have said in your channel we are experiencing now as well. Thank you for spreading the good news about slow travel. We adore our new life style.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. We are so glad you are enjoying our channel. Less is More. Safe travels and many blessings. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@midlife_minimalist Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring. I feel suffocated by my too big house and the endless maintenance. Nomad life is not for me (I have cats and do enjoy the comforts of a home) but I so want to find something that is smaller and less maintenance.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and good luck in your search for something smaller. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@sct4040 Жыл бұрын

Start decluttering and close off the rooms you don’t use.

@lizziebkennedy7505 Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is my challenge too. I want a garden and my cats but I want a much smaller, lighter simpler life. Our world is not so set up for this! I got rid of car and TV and that helped hugely, so I know personally the awesome benefits of doing so. ❤

@midlife_minimalist Жыл бұрын

@@sct4040 Oh I don’t have a lot of stuff (been a minimalist for a long time with stuff), just too much space and property to maintain.

@cachi-7878 Жыл бұрын

Well done guys! We are all trapped in a materialistic world we are choking to death. Happy travels and thank you for inspiring all pack rats out there and that includes me!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Yes. We were there for many years. 😔 Materialism and debt have messed up many retirements. Good luck in your efforts. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@JayandSarah Жыл бұрын

100%. It is easy to get stuck in that life and hard to recognize it. But once you come up with a plan of how to get away from it, it's quite liberating.

@benibluefoe Жыл бұрын

Downsizing and becoming a nomad is the best. I sold my house, vehicles, stuff, clothes etc. The hardest was letting go so many travel mementos. When I picked up the memento, I could relive the day. However, the mementos require me to take them with me or stay in order to continue enjoying the mementos, but I wanted to leave so the mementos had to go. A purge doesn't need to be so painful. Do several mini purges until you are able to let go and live minimal. Once you become a nomad, everyday is an adventure. I've been to 137 countries, so most of my travel is returning to my favorite places. Vietnam is wonderful. I've been twice and plan to go again next year when a change from Europe is needed.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Amazing travels. Just out of curiosity, can you pick a top 5 out of the 137? John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@benibluefoe Жыл бұрын

Antarctica is not a country, but hands down the 6 weeks I spent on a tall ship drifting amongst the islands, ice, and whales of the archipelago was the best. The penguin memento that I picked up at the British post office still travels with me. Syria (pre-war), Japan, Uzbekistan, and Algeria were all amazing.

@kimberlytedrick7068 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Definitely inspirational gives me purpose and hope! I am 53 combat veteran disabled (PTSD , fybromygia and TBI). I’ve lived off and on traveling out of my SUV after my last hospital stay I went and adopted my puppy he was 9 weeks old and is now 10 mos old. We got approved at Soldier’s Best Friend’s for service dog training. I’m so thankful! It’s 9 mos long and my apt lease is 12 mos. After he’s certified we are hitting the road. I think we will travel the States first and then I want to see the world. I’ve been all over Europe so would like to explore! I’m single with my pup and my adult sons and all of my family do not support this journey at all so makes my life lonely. Because I’ve been traveling for 9 years now since my husband died they think I’m unstable and mentally crazy! What’s funny is traveling makes me happy, my pain level is less noticeable and I feel free. They say have a home base but I can’t afford a home base and travel. I’m thankful I came across your videos because I’m perfectly sane I just don’t want to live miserably like my family does. There is a whole world to explore! 😊

@RetirementTravelers 11 ай бұрын

We love our nomadic life. Best of luck and safe travels. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@treespirit2000 Жыл бұрын

I love how courageous you are to admit that you could have had a much simpler life, with rewarding travel experiences with your children; recognizing that the life you actually had as maybe not the best choice. "Regret" is not necessarily a bad thing, and now you're setting things straight for yourselves! You'll be able to share so many new and wonderful things with your children today! Really nice story, folks, and happy travels to you!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. It was a leap of faith, but we really don't miss our stuff at all. We are going to have a retirement of travel and adventure and hopefully provide a legacy for our kids and grandkids. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@suntoyfull64 Жыл бұрын

I had the good fortune of having all my stuff eliminated by a billing error when it was in storage. The bill did not get forwarded to a new address so it was confiscated and sold. A blessing inside of a tragedy and I have been grateful ever since. Thanks for sharing your journey I hope more people awaken to the prison of consumerism and let’s put an end to it together

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes we do hope to encourage others to downsize and live with less. It has been so rewarding for us. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jd-pw8yv Жыл бұрын

😁 I have imagined a strong gust of wind come to blow all my stuff away, just to solve the problem of having so many bits and ends. Haha

@wccroft2009 Жыл бұрын

That's one way to do it. Put everything in storage and then"forget to pay the bill" 😂😂

@plumeria66 Жыл бұрын

@@jd-pw8yv A tornado would do that for you!

@plumeria66 Жыл бұрын

A guy I was dating is seriously trapped. He owns and lives in a house that he won’t allow anyone to visit because it is almost hazardous, filled with stuff everywhere and hard to walk thru. He also inherited a house from his parents that he has to spend time upkeeping and mowing the lawn for because it is empty and can’t be rented out due to needing renovations he doesn’t want to pay for. I suggested selling one of the houses and spending that money to properly renovate and live in the other. I even offered to help him get rid of the stuff in his house, most of which were things left by his deceased parents. For some reason, he can’t or won’t. Then he also promised his elderly sister he would take care of her and her husband when they get old. These are some of the reasons I couldn’t get serious with him. I didn’t want to be trapped living like that.

@ronllacuna9989 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I started downsizing......the emotional thing is the hardest part. Thank you for sharing your videos. God Bless you both!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is very emotional, but very rewarding. We love being free. Many blessings to you. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@JayandSarah Жыл бұрын

The emotion of getting rid of stuff is tough but necessary. We are going through that process now and plan to start travelling in early 2024 in our early 50's. We have had to get donate, sell, and throw out a LOT of stuff and more to come. We will retain some items that are not easy to replace, but at the end of the day you can't spend a few thousand dollars a year storing $5000 worth of stuff you can replace if need be. Once you get to some lower cost countries, you realize how far $1000 will go. Not like at home where that is used in no time and keeps you required to be working in a cycle at a job with not enough time off each year. We're done with that!

@sr9253 3 ай бұрын

This makes me rethink the benefits of owning a home. I like gardening and thought I could grow my own food but I realize if I go to a developing country I can buy fresher food for much cheaper than in the USA. Also the expense of taxes in Los Angeles County, risk of squatters, crime, homelessness, and noise pollution really makes me seriously consider selling and traveling. You all are such a good inspiration.

@RetirementTravelers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. We were kind of shocked when we ran the numbers and looked at how much we were spending to live in a gated golf community. It was the best thing we ever did to live and think differently in retirement. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@simplyretiredearly2023 Жыл бұрын

We just retired early, majorly downsized to a small cabin, plan to travel. One of the hardest things for me to sell was our big dining room table. 20+ years of meals, games, and memories. Thanks for sharing these insights! Loved the idea of digitizing and leaving less clutter for our adult kids.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and good luck with your journey. We had a tough time with a few items, but we are having such an adventure traveling around the world now, that we don't even think of those things. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@welltravelledlife Жыл бұрын

We just watched your video of the tree damage at your idyllic cabin. Looks like you guys are embarking on a new life that still has lots of work tied to it. But I foresee tons of memories being made at the picnic table!

@simplyretiredearly2023 Жыл бұрын

@@welltravelledlife Enjoying the outside work that is good for the body ;). Love the memories made at the picnic table- 100% yes!

@simplyretiredearly2023 Жыл бұрын

@@welltravelledlife I just subscribed to your channel- wow!! We are just getting started- your description is inspiring! Can’t wait to watch…

@welltravelledlife Жыл бұрын

@@simplyretiredearly2023 That was our 2022 intro. We're getting ready to film our 2023 intro as we leave in June for 5 months in Europe.

@Ben-jq5oo Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this, thankyou. I think travel is one of the most empowering ways to use our limited time on this planet. I too regret being a big consumer during my working life, but like you I counter this by enjoying giving it all away. Most stuff can be split between friends, neighbours and charity services including a home resettlement service for people getting back on their feet. Thankyou again.🇦🇺🏳️‍🌈 ps. I spent most of my life obsessed with cars, but now I can’t wait to not need one. I didn’t realise how stressful (and expensive) driving is until recently. 🕺

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences and downsizing journey. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@all4fitz Жыл бұрын

This is motivating!! I have been thinking this way for a very long and had to go through a year-long process clearing out my parents house after they passed away. It was a recurring reminder of what little value objects have. Congratulations!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and glad you found it motivating. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@candymay75 Жыл бұрын

I am 47 years old, female and realize I have lived all my life as a minimalist. It’s just satisfying not having so many items .

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Congrats. It is so much simpler and cheaper. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@jenurias7303 Жыл бұрын

You two are inspirational, I truly enjoyed this video. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us, we appreciate you. Blessings to you and your family. I live in a tiny little place now that kids are gone, investing the money I would spend on stuff. Thought living a simple life would make me sad, but no - I am FREE, I am FREE.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Your story makes us smile 😊. Our RV trip around the country helped us realize we could live much smaller. Thanks again and many blessings to you. John and Bev

@ayunin13 Жыл бұрын

Love the presentation and the concept! I think minimizing your possessions is great, most of stuff we own, we can do without. But I like having a home base, and do my travels when I can. I am sure my kids will not mind being burdened with a 1 million dollar home when we depart from this earth 😂

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and sure they can probably manage that burden. 🤣 John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@jennysjourney02 11 ай бұрын

A few years ago I started changing my consumer habits and wanted to have more experiences and less things. I also started getting rid of stuff and continue to do so. I'm now 46 and have been able to travel more and its been amazing. For now, I travel twice a year for two weeks at a time because of my husband's job. Sometimes, I'll go with a friend or family member in between those trips. I didn't want to wait till my husband and I retired to start traveling. I also want to include our kids. My daughter is an adult and still wants to come along unless she has other plans. My son is younger, we had him later in life, and I love the joy and excitement he has with new experiences. This is definitely an inspiring video.

@RetirementTravelers 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@rebeccarendle3706 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Great!.. this is my dream. I have been minimalistic for years. And since divorce have packed away 90 boxes of my ex husbands stuff and then decluttered my and then my kids stuff.. that was 2019.. I will do another this year. There are things i would never get rid of from my world travels and memory stuff. But i have memory boxes for my kids and I have 1 tiny one and lots of photo albums, plus my travel stuff which is my decor to enjoy daily. But i would keep these important things to me because you NEED it when you are old. Showing, touching, smelling old stuff helped my 102 yr old grandmother keep her "long-term" memory active right up until the end when her memory started to slip at 101yrs old.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. So glad you found our channel and thanks for sharing your perspective. Amazing story with your grandmother. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@AlanJohnsonSunbird Жыл бұрын

We’re right there with you. We sold our home, got rid of almost everything , and moved to South Florida to a small condo. Hurricane Ian hit two months later and finished getting rid of the rest. We aren’t buying much back. Enjoy this video and am your newest subscriber.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Great job and sorry about your hurricane losses. Enjoy sunny Florida (we used to live there) and hope you can follow along on our adventure around the world. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@AlanJohnsonSunbird Жыл бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers Thank You! BTW, where did you live in FL? Also, where do you live between trips? We had never considered selling everything, rather wanted a smaller, inexpensive (that’s relative for certain) home base, and then travel from there. Even prior to selling our home, compared to most folks, we’ve always leaned towards the minimalist lifestyle. We found your page by accident and I’m excited to watch more of your videos.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

@@AlanJohnsonSunbird We lived in the Stuart area. We travel between our 5 kids, moms and other family when in US.

@betsycosmos2054 Жыл бұрын

I think you two are brilliant! One of the most loving things we can do for our children is to not burden them with what we think are treasures but will just be trouble for them. As a recent widow, I'm in the process of downsizing so my son and his wife won't face having to wade through my stuff. Happy travels!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and so sorry to hear about your loss. Downsizing has enhanced our lives in so many ways. Many blessings, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@plumeria66 Жыл бұрын

My mom told me she saw her neighbor’s son throw out tons of old photos and belongings of his dad who had just passed away. All of it. There was simply no room to store them. At the end, our stuff ends up in the landfill.

@judygilbert9628 Жыл бұрын

Our downsizing has been going on for 10 years. We moved to a 55 and over in the pine lands of NJ. (our friends thought we were nuts)Much cheaper than Florida 10 years ago . House needed updating and for every update project we did ,we downsized our stuff more. it took 8 years but we also traveled in those 8 years. Fortunately our expenses for the house are very low. And the HOA takes care of the outside. The more we got rid of the things the more we adopted minimalism lifestyle. Now we only have what we need and what gives us pleasure. The Next 10 years if health stays good we will travel even more. It is nice to have a small uncluttered humble house to come home to after a month or so travel. Also want to mention we have no debt or mortgage and we love the challenge of living frugally when we are home. Will look forward to seeing your adventures.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and sounds like you have been taking great strides in the minimalism lifestyle. Great job. We love being debt free and able to travel. One of the reasons we don't have a "home base" is that our 5 kids and our moms are all in different places. We spend our US visits splitting time between all of them, so having a home just doesn't work for us now. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@wells7147 Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy I made productive decisions about my finances that changed my life forever,hoping to retire next year... Investment should always be on any creative man's heart for success in life.

@damiansokratis6928 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you and believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don't know who agrees with me but either way I recommend real estate or crypto and stocks.

@charles2395 Жыл бұрын

Yeah!! It would be more beneficial and yield more profit if you actually trade on cryptocurrency, I've been trading since the dip, I've made so much profit trading.

@HLO-iy2bp Жыл бұрын

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@findingpath8362 Жыл бұрын

I'm honestly surprised that this name is being mentioned here, I stumbled upon one of his clients testimony last week in CNBC world news

@benjaminocampo3359 Жыл бұрын

Well, you are saying the fact. I invested $4,000 with fergus Waylen. and earned $12,000 in 7 working days.

@BucketListTravellers Жыл бұрын

Good on you guys! We downsized a lot 4 years ago before starting an around the world trip. We've recently returned home and realised that even the stuff that we did keep is still way too much. It's definitely hard to part with things initially, when you have the thought of "maybe I'll need this one day", but you quickly realise that things do really weigh you down. Have fun in Vietnam! We highly recommend Hoi An and Ninh Binh.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and great job on your downsizing. You guys are living a great life at a young age. We had a great time in Vietnam. We were in Hoi An for the Lantern Festival. Very cool. Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@BucketListTravellers Жыл бұрын

@@RetirementTravelers thanks! you've inspired us to keep going with downsizing more. Being in Hoi An for the Lantern festival would have been so amazing. you've definitely gained a lot from your downsizing!

@guslu6962 Жыл бұрын

There is so much wisdom in this video, even for people who aren’t aiming to travel around the world. I love your guys’ energy and attitude!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you found the video helpful. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@rrichardson53 Жыл бұрын

New to your channel!! In 2020 I began downsizing because of my husband’s advancing age and signs of him having dementia. Wish we had downsized and traveled more when he first retired but having pets and aging parents that needed help, it wasn’t possible. I’ll live vicariously thru watching your vids!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along and best wishes to you in your retirement. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@almudenagonzalez760 Жыл бұрын

Admiro a quienes sacrifican sus mejores años para cuidar de sus mayores , le deseo mucha salud y felicidad en su vida , lo merece 💕💕

@ruthbanon6049 Жыл бұрын

Although I understand and agree with a lot of what you say, for me having a small quaint low maintenance clean comfortable apartment, which I can always come back to from my travels, where I do keep not-too-many cherished things and not-too-many clothes, is something that keeps me grounded and happy. I always have "my place" in the world even when I live abroad for long stretches in rented places. This also makes me feel secure towards old age. What will you do when you will no longer be agile? Its going to happen. Get a small place - thats my suggestion.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Completely understand your thoughts. We will for sure get a much smaller place someday. We likely will never have a single home base because our 5 kids and 2 moms are in 7 different places in the US. A single location just doesn't make sense for us, as we like to rotate and see everyone. We are only 60 now and hope to have a number of years of travel ahead before we need to settle down. Thanks for your comments. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@Oo-pl9zg Жыл бұрын

We just retired and plan to live the way you two are doing. Congratulations 👏 on such a great decision!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and congrats on your retirement and travel plans! John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@yogi2596 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I am retired and keep on downsizing as much as I can. One thing that I did 2 years ago was that I scanned all of the photographs that I had, made several copies, and then distributed the "hard copy" to the family members that it was relevant to. Now, I can plug in the USB drive into a monitor and watch a slideshow if I want. Maybe your viewers would want to try this trick.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and appreciate you sharing the tip. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@user-mg9ff9ih9c 4 ай бұрын

What a great video! It IS a very hard process, and my husband and I have been through it and we do NOT miss our stuff. I wish I had done it sooner. Stuff owns us. And you know, that is why God gave us memories.

@RetirementTravelers 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. We wish we would have done it sooner as well. Happy journeys and many memories, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@TheEsteban1979 Жыл бұрын

Hello from Argentina!! Thank you for sharing your experience!! I'm 43 years old after living for 22 years in USA I decided to sell everything and moved back to Argentina. I have 10 % of all the things I used to have and I couldn't be happier. Now I have time to enjoy life, friends and family. And more money in the bank that allows me to have zero financial worries...I'm glad I changed my life around in my 40s. I am the happiest I ever been. I improved my physical and mental health. It was a hard decision but I'm glad I had the courage to make it. Best of luck and God bless

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. We love your story. Less really is MORE. Many blessings and enjoy. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@megg.1610 Жыл бұрын

I’m doing the same. I’m shredding and going through clothes, items, etc. it’s a lot of work!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the process. It will be worth it. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@andrewlowe2962 Жыл бұрын

You two are the perfect couple to explain this lifestyle ❤ y’all are so helpful ! And authentic.

@foreignparticle1320 Жыл бұрын

I'm in my early 40s, and the minimalist bug has bitten me too! Your life situation is very different to mine, but we share the same principles in motivation. I particularly enjoyed your itemisation of practical considerations. Great vid!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. This way of thinking has completely changed our life. Good luck on your journey. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@Where_in_the_world_are_we_now Жыл бұрын

I truly LOVED this video! My husband and I are going to start our slow travel world adventures in 2 months. We are getting rid of all of our stuff, too. It’s been difficult to find words to describe to people when they ask us about how we can do that. Your video perfectly describes the process, feelings and reasons; and I agree wholeheartedly with your statements! Thank you for putting such a beautiful description of the process we are in right now. I’m going to share this with some of our friends so it will hopefully help them to understand.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words and for sharing our video. Good luck with your travels and let us know if we can be of any assistance. Keep us posted on your journey and follow along on our website as well. Thanks again and safe travels. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@jackmui2195 Жыл бұрын

I commend on your courage to downsize to two backpacks. I am curious on your health care strategy. Since you are traveling outside of the USA, where no medical expenses will be covered by Medicare, do you still pay your Medicare premiums ? What do you do if your health is deteriorating to the point you can’t travel anymore? Do you come back to US or settle down in a foreign country?

@Where_in_the_world_are_we_now Жыл бұрын

@@jackmui2195 thank you! We bought international travel insurance that covers medical and travel incidents. It was also affordable, which was a big plus. My husband only took the free Medicare because we knew we would be leaving the country. Part of our goal in traveling the world will be trying to decide what country we want to retire to. I’m not really sure what we will do if our health deteriorates. I guess we’ll cross that bridge when we get there. Until then we will continue to do our best to stay healthy. The carry on suitcases didn’t work out too well, unfortunately. We got the smallest ones so they would fit on any plane. However, in trying to pack them, I couldn’t fit everything in them. 🤦🏼‍♀️. So, we bought a backpack with wheels and handle, that we will check in on flights. Maybe with some practice and experience we’ll be able to pair it down some more. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Thank you for asking. 😁

@melissa1543 Жыл бұрын

I can feel ur peacefulness and happiness. ❤Thanks and best of continued luck for both of u!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. We are enjoying life. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@ipaintu Жыл бұрын

Sounds like u all are having a happy life, enjoy traveling the world and be safe.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. All the best to you. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@madiantin Жыл бұрын

It's tough when this is what you love and aspire to, but your husband is a maximalist stay-at-home. You are so lucky you are both on the same page!

@alicemallen8997 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Sold our house 4 months ago & got rid of everything. Scanned all my photos & put them on drives. Amazing how not owning a car or home eases the budget. Doing slower travel than you, John & Bev, house sitting right now but heading to Europe in May.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks, great job and enjoy your travels. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@alicemallen8997 Жыл бұрын

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@starfish2672 Жыл бұрын

You guys are so strong to do what you guys did and are doing.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Our life has been better with less stuff. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@michaelswift7121 Жыл бұрын

Haha, we have been doing the "houseless" for 5 years now. Sold our Big home furnished, from pots/pans to sheets and pillows, including left over can goods, the new owner knows we sanitized everything, walking out with just suitcases. The new homeowner just love their fully furnished 7500sqf new home. We are living at the Marriott worldwide, now the new equation is in reverse- It is time left to spend, not worry about money anymore. Happy Homeless! 😃

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Great job and love your story. Safe travels and stay in touch! John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@steveviau7159 Жыл бұрын

You are the smartest people I know. Your family will be thankful beyond words.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@Handlethis.96 Жыл бұрын

You are very smart. My mom’s friend left lots of things to their children. They turned around and sold the whole thing for four thousands turned out it’s full of collectibles worth over thirty thousands.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@pedroSoldit Жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring. The part where you mentioned you could've shared more moments with the children instead of consuming more really touched me. I am emotionally scared to do it, although I have contemplated this lifestyle for a while now.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

You CAN do it. It was the best decision we ever made and feel so free without our stuff holding us back. Let us know if we can help in any way. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@maryegerton6848 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic. I retired almost four years ago (I am almost 65) and I am thinking about selling it all and hitting the road. Lately I have been feeling like a caged animal. I have done quite a lot of traveling but I think it’s time to take it to the next level. Next summer I promised my sixteen year old grandson a trip to Southeast Asia and a week in Japan on the way home🇨🇦 After that I will sort it out and go. I will live vicariously through you guys in the meantime. Enjoy Vietnam. It’s fabulous. Just subscribed. Peace and love☮️💕

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along on our journey around the world. So nice that you can take your grandson to Southeast Asia. Enjoy! John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@dangmai1619 Жыл бұрын

Vũng tàu beach in vietnam is a beautiful beach. Do you like it?

@heythave Жыл бұрын

You may want to rent out your place because a realtor in Cabo San Lucas once told me that people will sell their houses in Mexico and move back to the states to be near their children when they get old and sick.

@anabeldiaz4026 Жыл бұрын

😭😭 omg you guys have opened my eyes in so many ways! Why having Thais expensive house that we don’t even enjoy because all we do is work. My kids deserve this life! Enjoy and continue to inspire us ❤

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and so glad you enjoyed it. We had a beautiful place in Florida with lots of “stuff” and guess what….we don’t even miss it. Good luck with your journey and hope you can follow along on our journey around the world. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@fantasip Жыл бұрын

You're such a genuinely sweet and charming couple! 🙏🏼🥰 I have slimmed down my life, 65yo, working + full pension, which I anyway call work capital because I am free to work on what I want to do without worrying about income. I don't feel retired. I don't hoard anything in my basements, cupboards and storage rooms, besides clothes and shoes which I love, I always buy something new to wear. I also continually give away a lot, like shoes and clothes. I'm going through papers and other things that can be thrown away, twice a year at least, so nothing accumulates in piles. I use things as currency as well, if I need help with something, as I'm not a "handywoman". I have things to pay with that's highly appreciated by someone else. All my furnitures are light weight, carefully chosen as I love interior design but keep it as minimalistic and easy as possible and I like changing styles every now and then. Outdoors and long walks in nature is my first priority so my wardrobe is adapted for all weather conditions, at the same time I like being well dressed, very picky about what I'm wearing. I live in a place that matches my criterias I set up, I was looking for it a long time and then one day I found it. I stay away from drama, consciously focus on what's good, inspiring and uplifting. I do some volunteering for the less fortunate and keeping a positive approach, not the toxic positivism but staying in good vibes.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and sharing your thoughts on life. Hope you can follow along on our journey. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@davestrong9219 Жыл бұрын

Did this in 2018 and no regrets! Keep having fun!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and keep having fun as well. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@happycook6737 Жыл бұрын

To anyone going overseas, make sure you have at least 2 credit cards with no foreign transaction fees. Keep 1 unused and just for an emergency. That way if your primary card is compromised you have an immediate card to use instead of waiting for a new card to cross borders with FedEx. I spent most of my adult life working overseas in various countries.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Great advice. Thanks. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@greenLaVitameadows Жыл бұрын

I am totally understand what you are saying!!! I agree that we need take time to organize and simplify… Plan to enjoy rather than taking care stuff 🌼🌸🌺

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and hope you enjoy your best life possible. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@susanjoy1501 Жыл бұрын

Most inspirational video that I have seen for a long time. my husband and I started traveling in our early 50's every year at Christmas time we would spend our christmas bonus on a 3/4 week holiday somewhere warm. We have traveled the World and loved every minute of it. Now we are in retirement and take longer trips I see that downsizing is not just about your wardrobe but it's about your style of life. Our last trip to Thailand and Laos was with minimal luggage (2 pairs of short and 4 t.shirts) it's suprising how less complicated life becomes when you have less. We have a dog at home and until he is alive we can't be away too long but when he goes we are seriously think of making longer trips.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Downsizing and travel has changed our lives. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@heythave Жыл бұрын

Next trip, Cambodia?

@beautiful20106 Жыл бұрын

Who takes care your dog when you are traveling?

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

@@beautiful20106 Another family member

@AutoroTink Жыл бұрын

2:31 Wow! I love that you were looking after your kids in your decision and taking care of your business before your children would have to! 💜💜

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. We have heard from many people that it is a real burden, especially when you are grieving a loss at the same time. It feels good to have all that behind us. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@nomadjim Жыл бұрын

Great video! I couldn't agree more. I also sold or gave away everything and it was so liberating. Like you I don't miss any of it. It's like a weight off your shoulders. And I don't have the desire to buy stuff as I travel around the world either. I am surprised by how easy it has been to just not buy anything. I enjoy driving but when traveling the world I definitely enjoy not driving, instead walking or relying on public transportation or car hire (Uber. Grab, etc.). Look forward to your Vietnam video. I started my Southeast Asia trip in Vietnam back in January. Happy travels!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and hope you are enjoying Asia. We actually switched videos and have already released Vietnam. Enjoy and safe travels. John and Bev kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qs6PmLZovdvGXac.html

@BoninBrighton 3 ай бұрын

It took us 2 years to downsize. We had a 400 year old family house with many attics of stuff. All 4 parents died over 20 years ago and we had their stuff. What inspired us to act was our son emigrating to Australia and buying a house with his wife. They’ve applied for citizenship. This prompted a big change- we now have a 3 bedroom modern minimalist apartment that’s really easy to lock up and leave when we go downunder to visit them.

@RetirementTravelers 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and glad the downsizing is working out. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@desiexpat7 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic and very inspiring experience for retirees -both of you are amazing! Thanks.

@E.E.F. Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. You are right about burdening kids with stuff. After becoming empty nesters, we started cleaning out and spent several years on that, sorting, selling, and donating. My daughter still has some stuff at the house, but other than that we're down to the basics and the things we love. I am a minimalist at heart anyway. The kids will inherit money and valuables, which they can use.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and great job. Better to do this earlier in life instead of later. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@lizziebkennedy7505 Жыл бұрын

This is why the book “Swedish Death Cleaning” became a bestseller. So many people in mid life have written about the stress and burdens of emptying out their parents’ whole lives. We need to do this differently. Not to mention the benefits to the planet.

@Lindie406 Жыл бұрын

You are living my dream! My family was about halfway there when we traveled full time in our RV during 2020 (coincidentally started out right as everything went into lockdown). The hardest part was getting rid of so much and then fitting the rest into storage for an unknown length of time. It took us several months but I’d advise anyone else to give yourselves at least 6 months for the process! Our kids are still young, and due to a few other factors we stopped full-timing for now, but we have introduced them to some new countries in the meantime. I would love to be in your exact position in 15-20 years. Excited to follow your journey! Enjoy!!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. No doubt you will be living your dream in 15-20 years. Many blessings to you and your family. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@waynetaumata Жыл бұрын

Such a great video, good suggestions and a lot of common sense. I have several failed attempts to downsize behind me but you have inspired me to do a proper job this time 👍😊

@as.tronauts Жыл бұрын

I'm 33 and i get rid of my stuffs about 3000 items I had 2.5years ago and now only living with 2 backpacks.... It was the best decision I ever made. No more burdens , no more anxiety. I feel light and more present.... But as u said it was a big challenge to do it especially while u have a big family. 😂 Goodluck and stay healthy. Thankyou for sharing. Enjoy life!! ❤

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Great job and congratulations. Thanks for sharing your story. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@rogerjohnson898 Жыл бұрын

SO PROUD OF U2 & U R SUCH EXAMPLE TO YOUR KIDS & INSPIRATION TO US ALL AS I'VE BEEN ON THE ROAD FOR OVER 8 YRS AFTER RECYCLING LITERARY ALL MY BELONGINGS EXCEPT A CARRY ON + BACK PACK, LOVING LIFE!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and love your story of minimalism as well. Safe travels and many blessings. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@traveler65 Жыл бұрын

Well said!!! My husband and I (for the last 3 years) have been doing pretty much what you two are doing. No regrets either ❤ The only hard thing is missng our granddaughters :-(

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Great job and glad things are going well. We can’t wait to see our grandkids in June. Thank goodness for FaceTime. ❤️ John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@jazzcatz99 11 ай бұрын

I love this so much. We have traveled more in our 50's and LOVE IT. Getting near 60, we want to see more of the world and I see how much our stuff holds us back and takes a lot of our time. I like the idea of less is more and really living the life you want vs what society says how it's supposed to be (ie, one or two big trips a year while keeping up a home with a lot of expenses, that requires constant attention, buying stuff we don't need and accumulating things our kids will have to go through when we're gone. I definitely think you're onto something - it's so inspiring!! :D

@nomadlife7356 Жыл бұрын

Very well said :) we did the same way when we decided to live in a converted van.. thanks for sharing!

@welltravelledlife Жыл бұрын

You guys are awesome! Love that we've found your channel. This is such a fabulous commentary on the value of experiences over objects. Two backpacks is a crazy amount of downsizing! I'm not sure we could ever get there, but you're certainly inspiring. Enjoy Vietnam!!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. We are actually trying to figure out how to take more weight out of our backpacks. 🤣 Vietnam was a fun experience. Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@skybaby444 Жыл бұрын

I love how you 2 are leaning into each other.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. We spend 24/7 together, so it is good that we get along. 🤣 John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@dimwitsadvocate6264 Жыл бұрын

Interesting video! I just found these people. Now I'm a subscriber.

@zabbygee Жыл бұрын

Another thought-provoking video. Thank so much for sharing your journey. You're an inspiration.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and following along on our journey. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@laurab9867 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. I hope people learn from your example. I'm taking it all in. Thanks so much. ❤

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. We hope to inspire others to live their best retirement lives possible. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@hillroberts1311 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous and fantastic advice!! Thank you. A great help indeed.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Glad you found it helpful. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@triciamckellar6509 11 ай бұрын

LOVE this video so much!!!

@RetirementTravelers 11 ай бұрын

Thanks. So glad you like it. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@miikoa Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your video. There’s so much truth here. My best friend had to go through her fathers things when he passed away and that got me thinking about doing the same for my kids so that they so t have too. I moved to Europe and raised my family here and as a result travel has always been part of our normal life but we do also have stuff to get rid of. Thanks for helping me remember what’s important

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and so glad you found the video helpful. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@ChrisAndEmilie Жыл бұрын

We just discovered your channel and LOVE it! We're mostly-retired full-time travelers and are continuously looking to downsize our stuff even more. Your views and approach to long term travel are very refreshing!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and so glad you found our channel. Enjoy your retirement and safe travels. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@hopeful276 Жыл бұрын

I needed this video! You are absolutely right! Wish you both a great journey 🎉

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

That's wonderful to hear. It has certainly changed our life. Thanks for the well wishes. Many blessings, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@alaenke Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You’re an inspiration 💕

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers Жыл бұрын

What comes to my mind is freedom! “Stuff” requires so much energy! You guys have done it right. Loved the RV adventures, I’m going to go back and watch a few they were so much fun~Cara ❤

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes, freedom, us a great description. Lots of good memories from our RV days. That helped move us to where we are today. Thanks for watching the old stuff. 😊 John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@hannahcoy8644 Жыл бұрын

Such great tips!! You all are inspiring so many to get out there and travel the world 🌎

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, but we are looking forward to going back and seeing our kids and grandkids. ❤️😉

@KarenYouncke-hj9xu 4 ай бұрын

Thank you…we are now in the process of cleaning out our “stuff”…in fact today I’m doing photo! Our plan is a little different as we will have a base furnished apartment in Europe and travel from there…. All in all we believe that having stuff limits you on what you can and can’t do. So happy for you two…Happy Travels!!😊!

@RetirementTravelers 4 ай бұрын

Good luck with your downsizing and travel plans. Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@freetheppl5376 Жыл бұрын

Just found ur channel. Love it n new subbie here! Keep traveling on. God bless

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy our channel. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@priscillaalvarado930 Жыл бұрын

Wow I stumbled with your video and immediately hit subscribe now trying to watch from the start of your retirement travelers videos I just appreciate how you cover everything including health care, your experiences and expenses including side hustle wow! Can't wait for your upcoming video about your vacation next which is Thailand ❤

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much and glad you found our channel. We do a mix of travel, retirement and minimalism. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@prioritymaleman Жыл бұрын

I loved this video, and I love what you guys are doing...and as others here have said, I love that you are doing it TOGETHER. I've been a "together" and am no longer that, so I have to travel alone. I'm 100% fine with that. I'm traveling the USA and staying 100% in airbnb's...I sold my home (also in FL) and have no home base (I use my daughter's house as my address). I'll use you guys as a benchmark of sorts...I have no desire to travel the world (already did a lot of that), but have seen so little of our country. Here's to new adventures to us all, and it's fun "fasting from routine"! Jim in FL

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks and enjoy your journey across America. We spent our first two years of retirement (during the pandemic) going to all 50 states and 51 National Parks. You can check out our early videos of those adventures. So many beautiful places in the United States. Safe travels, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@RafaelGarciaYito_7131 Жыл бұрын

I love this video, so enlightening!

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed it. Is this our favorite Rafael Garcia from Mexico City? John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

@Ksam9803 Жыл бұрын

Love this video & how well you presented the process! You are showing true health & well being, living your best lives. I am inspired & as a single parent experiencing the "empty nest" this year, I realize all this stuff isn't necessary & takes a lot of time to manage. I look forward to more of your inspirational videos as I move in this direction🎒

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the kind words and best of luck in your downsizing journey. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

@ettenaejodeveca6707 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely video. I'm so happy for the both of you. This content makes me think about things differently. Thank you.

@RetirementTravelers Жыл бұрын

Thanks. One of our goals is to challenge people to think differently. We want everyone to have the best possible retirement years. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/