SLOW TRAVEL - Do we actually enjoy it?

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We are celebrating our first two years of travel with a round of Q&A questions from our viewers. This is a two part series, this being the first set of questions. Our viewers didn't let us off the hook!
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@lindadorman2869 Жыл бұрын

The first time I left for long-term travel, I put a lot in storage. At first, it was cheap because of the "intro" rate but then the price increased. By the time I returned 2 years later, I was spending $200/mo. Then I had to pay movers to transport everything into my new home. If I had just gotten rid of everything, I would have saved $5000 that I could have used to buy all new stuff! Rule of thumb: If you're going to be gone for more than 3 months, don't put anything in storage...just sell or donate everything and be done with it.

@david-reason Жыл бұрын

If in doubt chuck it out! We all have too much STUFF.

@lone982 Жыл бұрын

When I travel for three months I wouldn't even move out of my home... Too much ... selling everything, packing, moving costs storage I would be exhausted before I even started...

@BoninBrighton 3 ай бұрын

We did the same when downsizing 7 years ago. We paid for 12 mths of storage at £165 a month. At the end we couldn’t even recall what was inside the boxes…. we got rid of everything in storage and regretted the waste of money.

@stuartdenham1106 Жыл бұрын

A question for Sarah. Have you ever considered putting Neil into storage to go out and really enjoy yourself?

@NickG-007 Жыл бұрын

Just scanned through the questions to watch later with the missus. Gonna be very informative- thanks for doing this, it's very helpful for those of us about to head out. House goes on the market April 15th!

@2GoRoam Жыл бұрын

Nick! Sorry for the delay getting back to you! Thank you so much for the Super Thanks! Really, really cool of you! Best wishes Neil & Sarah

@dinaflores Жыл бұрын

We’re on the same path as you. Been traveling for the last 2 years and the hardest for us is not having creature comforts that we would enjoy like more than 1 kitchen or bath towel, a great espresso machine and a really comfortable sofa with arms. We miss not having a home base to leave our things when we want to go for a 2-3 day trip. Holidays surprisingly haven’t been too bad as we enjoy the smaller crowds in cities when all the locals are at home celebrating with family.

@hugandrackle1994 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 2 years! We are just five months into our digital nomad life, and we have to comment on the Plovdiv comment. We are currently in Plovdiv, been here for one week, and we absolutely love it! Highly recommend!

@VietnamSteve Жыл бұрын

Have you ever thought about house sitting, I have an empty one there in Brisbane.

@PaulRLight Жыл бұрын

I sold my house in Texas fully furnished. All I took was my clothes and toothbrush.

@katem4365 Жыл бұрын

Had to pause the video: Neil "it's now 2013..." Sarah "eh?! like 2023" 🤣 that just cracked me up! 😂 How I travel: I don't take risks abroad that I wouldn't at home. My skepticism stays the same and my barometer for trust remains same too.

@graemeflynn3766 Жыл бұрын

Good mention for the Mighty Reds. Cheers!

@joannenardi4234 Жыл бұрын

Great video! And I don’t think you get on each other’s nerves very often. You definitely come across as happy and enjoying your relationship.

@josephgreen2008 Жыл бұрын

Congrats guys. Cant believe its been 2 years! Have a great weekend.

@laura_and_shanman Жыл бұрын

I watch Bev and John too!! Great content!

@michaelfrew5652 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video guys, one of your best ❤

@reveandrobl4906 Жыл бұрын

These are fast becoming my favourite videos that you guys do. Love hearing all your stories

@nuttyoncrypto9863 Жыл бұрын

Great video again... always my weekly travel fix... good luck to you both..

@melhenline8438 Жыл бұрын

Great info as always!

@BoninBrighton 3 ай бұрын

I like the idea of YT watch together evenings. We have every Thursday as date days ….

@evadeanu1 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I’m looking forward to the financial part. Stay well you two.

@leesmith9299 Жыл бұрын

2 things i noticed - sold your house during covid and accommodation prices seem like they've recently doubled. maybe the two are related. suppressed covid prices when you began and now a post covid boom.

@mladetto7453 Жыл бұрын

Great information, thanks. Looking forward to next week's conclusion to this series. Also, KZfaq popped up a suggestion earlier this week and I went back and watched the series of four videos you have regarding finances and fire. Still good information. Additionally, I spent the last two days reading JL Collins book. Great suggestion, thanks. Safe travels

@laura_and_shanman Жыл бұрын

You two seem SO fun!!!! I laughed out loud with the comment about getting out there early and then it's super loud - funny how that happens, isn't it?!?! ;)

@leeanneNZ Жыл бұрын

Thanks - love the info you share.

@2GoRoam Жыл бұрын

Leeanne, Sorry for the delay getting back to you! Thank you so much for the Super Thanks! Really, really cool of you! Best wishes Neil & Sarah

@Nyhiker Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@laura_and_shanman Жыл бұрын

I would read the G7 book in a heartbeat!

@heidibreckenridge9131 Жыл бұрын

You two looking great. I'm happy for that.

@ryanbooth8421 Жыл бұрын

Great advice about selling your belongings early. It’s hard to sell your things that you’ve held close to you for so long. ‘Bit-by-bit’ is key. I started selling mine 2 years out. Great advice about remembering why you’re doing it and having the Friday night playlist to fantasise. It was the same as my process 2 years out. Safe travel guys. 🤙

@ianwhittaker3041 Жыл бұрын

Hi guys, great video today and thank you for answering my question, much appreciated. I have a couple of quick follow on questions for next Saturday's Q&A part 2 if I've got them in, in time. If not please could you answer here. Thank you. Here goes: 1) what equivalent yearly retirement budget would you need for the UK if all your retirement time was spent travelling here, e.g. staying in AirBnB's, eating out, entertainment, groceries etc..? 2) I'm assuming all the budgets you suggest are after paying UK income tax on your money taken out of your pensions, ISA's etc..? Thank you kindly! Cheers, Ian

@omrouk Жыл бұрын

How funny. We randomly went to Bulgaria last year, just for a few days. We did two in Sofia and two in Plovdiv. I can honestly say that Bulgaria surprised me. I had really low expectations and the cities were really easy to navigate and what we did see was excellent.

@peterg6344 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative and funny video. Question: are there any kitchen implements you always take with you, e.g. a preferred knife, or moka coffee percolator, or knife/fork/spoon set? (things it might be hard to find in a new place and unlikely in an Airbnb)

@SJRPhotographics Жыл бұрын

Love the q and a. I am just guessing your location. Is it Australia? Seems too warm for 5am in the UK for April

@laura_and_shanman Жыл бұрын

absolutely SPOT ON about anything can happen (financially) at any time... very much looking forward to hear about your investment strategy (even though I'm in the USA) - you are both so REAL and take things in stride!

@leannes9955 Жыл бұрын

I would read the time travelling wizard from Germany book !!!

@agasque Жыл бұрын

Happy 2nd anniversary! We just celebrated our 1st year of super duper slow travel around Mexico - 8 months in San Miguel de Allende, almost 2 months in Guadalajara, 1 month in Oaxaca, and now starting at least a month in Valle de Bravo. We are finding that 1 month in a location is too short and places are starting to blur together. We think 2-3 months would be ideal for our shorter stays in the future. We have not yet cracked the Airbnb code - a place can look amazing online and comments are enthusiastic, but our experience is different. The cost benefits for a 30+ day stay are huge, but we are wondering if shorter bookings would be better to start and then negotiating a longer stay if we like the place/location or switching once we have a better idea of what suits us best in a city. Curious about your decision to plot out so much travel ahead - how do you account for travel problems or wanting to stay longer in a location?

@1965stockport Жыл бұрын

We are trying to guess where you are next. I'm saying NZ, hubby saying AUS

@omahgroup4080 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel. Just wondering, do you have a strategy in choosing which countries/continents you visit at certain times of the year? I follow several travel youtube channels and it seems that the destinations and time of year are pretty much the same for all of them. Is it due to visas, following warm weather, financial reasons or is it just coincidence? I enjoy listening to your tips & your experiences. You’re such a lovely couple! I hope you make it to Australia and visit some rural areas. Happy travels 😀

@travelblocks Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, looks like downunder? Sydney.

@Suz52 Жыл бұрын

I know where you’re going to be for the rest of 2023? Must’ve missed that😮. Not surprising😂 Still hoping for a return to MX. I know an “Air BnB” for you that’s most reasonable😊 Great video❤

@AllThatsGone Жыл бұрын

Mazel! A minivan or similar is a great way to travel the States.

@daveramm43 Жыл бұрын

I’m looking at the background surroundings in your video to try and guess where you are. I’m getting a distinct New Zealand vibe…if not Australia!

@merridybenton7028 Жыл бұрын

We are visiting usa, canada and iceland in august and although iceland is expensive we are only likely to go there once. We are using frequent flyer points to fly from australia to usa so we are saving money there instead.

@martinhammett8121 Жыл бұрын

highlights video would be good !

@Twix999S Жыл бұрын

Tack!

@Twix999S Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your genuine and inspirational videos. Many thumbs up👍👍👍

@2GoRoam Жыл бұрын

Douglas! Sorry for the delay getting back to you! Thank you so much for the Super Thanks! Really, really cool of you! Best wishes Neil & Sarah

@mrscuteas Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Oz 😊

@stjules66 Жыл бұрын

2 years! Wow it’s been great following your adventures.and learning about the slow travel lifestyle.Are you in Australia?

@stevenponte6655 Жыл бұрын

I was curious as well

@anitariley7086 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too! Or New Zealand.

@JZCRealtorCA Жыл бұрын

We have an RV; we could rent it to you. It's a great way to see the US

@MrKiwiking1 Жыл бұрын

Yeah possibly Australia.

@StarvingMarving Жыл бұрын

I know exactly where you are 😬 Welcome!

@david-reason Жыл бұрын

I have lived in SE Asia for 14 years and have never had an travel or health insurance. If pre-existing conditions are excluded the insurance is not FULL COVER and I would question it's real effectiveness. However, some countries with high medical costs like USA and Australia would be good exceptions. Having the money is always better - and less stressful - than waiting for an insurer to approve a claim.