Your complaints about the "evil empire" aka Schengen space made me smile. As a Swiss citizen and resident (non-EU but Schengen space country) I got a 90 day limit on my stay in the US as well PLUS the ESTA application, have my fingerprints and a picture taken, answer the same silly questions each time, ... TRAVELING INSIDE EUROPE IS A CHARM IN COMPARISON 😉🤔
We almost edited that, lol but I lot of people feel the same way they just don’t express it aloud. Traveling Europe is definitely easier than the US for non- US citizens, we concur Thanks for watching:)
Very interesting. As a Jewish person, I would like to know if Scott and Sharon have experienced any antisemitic or anti-Israeli sentiment in their travels this year? Thanks, following. And also, how is your son enjoying it? Is he able to socialize with any friends?
Shalom, Doug. We were in Cyprus when the war began and felt no animosity there. In fact, we saw some billboards with photos of the hostages, asking for their return, and an enormous Hanukkiah alongside outdoor Christmas decor. That felt good. But it's the exact opposite in Athens, which is littered with anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian malicious propaganda posters. Had I known it was going to be this way, I wouldn't have wanted to stay there for three months, because it bothered me. We never felt in actual danger, not even when we walked past a protest (well supervised by the police). I did tear a few posters, stressing out my husband quite a bit because he worried about retaliation, but no one saw me do it. Finally, here in Montenegro, it's a non-issue. It feels a lot like we're back in the 1970s here, for good and bad, lol. Our son flew to the U.S. to see his friends last summer. As for the trip, it's a love-hate relationship... He even had a date with an Italian teen, the daughter of the Airbnb owner we stayed with, which was lovely. It's a challenge for him, but he admits it's very exciting, too.
@@SharonePowell Thanks for sharing the extra context about your son traveling with you. Was it tough for him to leave his friends, activities and school, or was he excited for the adventure? We just retired early here in the states and our youngest is still here at home with us (going into the eighth grade next year) He's got neighborhood friends, plays spring and fall baseball and is in the school orchestra. He likes the idea of traveling and taking big trips, but isn't too keen on it as a way of life at this point. We may end up taking long summer trips until he's either more interested or completes high school.
@@SecondWindWorkshop I believe that it was easier on our son because he's always been homeschooled, but it's definitely not an easy thing to do. Also, we had to start the trip to urgently go help my father, so we didn't have the choice to wait a few more years. I'm sure it would have been easier to go if we had waited for him to become independent and live on his own, first, which is what I believe Warren and Julie did with their older children. We try to mostly go to English speaking countries but it's not always an option. I can tell you that he's grown and matured a ton since we left!
Good afternoon, What is the name of the website for telemedicine that they used to get their prescription? Thank you so much for sharing your journeys!
Please know it’s a joke because it limits our ability to travel to 90 days, and they keep adding countries to the zone. You must be living in the zone and doesn’t impact you. We must plan our Schengen escape, this is why we love Montenegro which is our home base.
You must consider the reason they say it-that they love this area and would like to stay there more often. Thus, the joke is that they are “evil” because they can’t stay as long as they would like. It’s tongue-in-cheek, not literal, and actually a compliment of the area.
Been watching your content for a while now and love it. Maybe you have answered this in a video but curious why you (or others) don’t get residency in Schengen so you can spend more time there. Thanks for the videos!
I am confused. You stay in Eastern Europe and rent apartments for 500 € per month yet your monthly expenses are 2200 - 2500€. What's indicated here? I am in Greece and rent my apartment. I pay for utilities, water, and trash. My total monthly expenses are not 2400€ per month. I have expat friends in Spain and Portugal and they pay approximately the same as I. My expat friends in Austria and Germany pay about 2800 € per month.
You don’t provide a break down on your costs? We don’t know anything about your life to even call it an apples to apples comparison. Many countries are less than Greece and travel to cheaper countries also keeps prices down. Not sure what you are truly asking, but you can watch our 50+ expat interviews for other examples as well as the videos we show of our own expenses.
@@WarrenJulieTravel, you are just trying to spin my question yet you actually provide less info. My rent is 800€ per month. Electricity is 20€. Our apartment is solar. Trash, water, landscape 85€. Parking 100€. 700€ per month for groceries. Roughly 1,000€ entertainment /mischievous. Asked and answered.
Warren I take offense to your snide and negative remarks about the Schengen Zone. These are our laws and if you don't like them go elsewhere. That is just the "ugly American" attitude. Would you prefer that we make laws that you have to apply for a visa? This is what the US does and it is quite strict.
You must be new to the channel, we make comments about the Schengen all the time. It’s a hurdle for us to have to work around. We educate people about the rules and how to navigate them. Cool your jets and breathe, 🧘 it’s not an attack on you. It’s an inconvenience many do not know about.
What degrees and from which universities did you earn them? What credentials do you have to teach students? What about when about when your students apply to a university? Are they prepared for the SAT?
I tried replying to this previously, and for some reason it does not show up. I am proud to say that my graduates go on to college and become the students that professors ask, "how do you know that?!" They are far more knowledgeable about history than I was after I graduated with a history degree. I advise my students absolutely against the SAT. It's a sure path to destroying any proper understanding of history.
Excellent to see someone traveling with a child. We're kicking the idea around and have a 13 year old (going into eighth grade) who will need an education plan. He's also in the school orchestra and plays two seasons of baseball every year...hence the "kicking it around" status.
It sounds like you have a lot to consider however, I don’t think it’s impossible. It would probably be an amazing experience for your 13-year-old. Thanks for watching:)
The way everyone is sitting at the table... it's like watching a daytime talk show! Love it
Thanks for watching:)
Great interview. Thanks for sharing another family's slow travel methods.
Our pleasure! Thank you for watching!
Your complaints about the "evil empire" aka Schengen space made me smile. As a Swiss citizen and resident (non-EU but Schengen space country) I got a 90 day limit on my stay in the US as well PLUS the ESTA application, have my fingerprints and a picture taken, answer the same silly questions each time, ... TRAVELING INSIDE EUROPE IS A CHARM IN COMPARISON 😉🤔
We almost edited that, lol but I lot of people feel the same way they just don’t express it aloud.
Traveling Europe is definitely easier than the US for non- US citizens, we concur
Thanks for watching:)
Very interesting. As a Jewish person, I would like to know if Scott and Sharon have experienced any antisemitic or anti-Israeli sentiment in their travels this year? Thanks, following.
And also, how is your son enjoying it? Is he able to socialize with any friends?
Shalom, Doug. We were in Cyprus when the war began and felt no animosity there. In fact, we saw some billboards with photos of the hostages, asking for their return, and an enormous Hanukkiah alongside outdoor Christmas decor. That felt good. But it's the exact opposite in Athens, which is littered with anti-Israel and pro-Palestinian malicious propaganda posters. Had I known it was going to be this way, I wouldn't have wanted to stay there for three months, because it bothered me. We never felt in actual danger, not even when we walked past a protest (well supervised by the police). I did tear a few posters, stressing out my husband quite a bit because he worried about retaliation, but no one saw me do it. Finally, here in Montenegro, it's a non-issue. It feels a lot like we're back in the 1970s here, for good and bad, lol.
Our son flew to the U.S. to see his friends last summer. As for the trip, it's a love-hate relationship... He even had a date with an Italian teen, the daughter of the Airbnb owner we stayed with, which was lovely. It's a challenge for him, but he admits it's very exciting, too.
@@SharonePowell Thanks very much and safe travels! Shalom
@@SharonePowell Thanks for sharing the extra context about your son traveling with you. Was it tough for him to leave his friends, activities and school, or was he excited for the adventure? We just retired early here in the states and our youngest is still here at home with us (going into the eighth grade next year) He's got neighborhood friends, plays spring and fall baseball and is in the school orchestra. He likes the idea of traveling and taking big trips, but isn't too keen on it as a way of life at this point. We may end up taking long summer trips until he's either more interested or completes high school.
@@SecondWindWorkshop I believe that it was easier on our son because he's always been homeschooled, but it's definitely not an easy thing to do. Also, we had to start the trip to urgently go help my father, so we didn't have the choice to wait a few more years. I'm sure it would have been easier to go if we had waited for him to become independent and live on his own, first, which is what I believe Warren and Julie did with their older children. We try to mostly go to English speaking countries but it's not always an option. I can tell you that he's grown and matured a ton since we left!
Evry nation has someones anti Do not worry about it. :)
Great Information! Thank you so much! Have a nice day!!
Thank you! You too! We appreciate you watching:)
Great interview
Thanks for watching:)
This is a wonderful interview, as I know Scott and Sharone. Lovely people! I'm new to this channel, and I find this absolutely fascinating! Thank you!
Welcome aboard! Our pleasure! Thanks for watching:)
Liked the FB expat way to find rental properties
Yes, these travel hacks are very helpful:)
Good afternoon, What is the name of the website for telemedicine that they used to get their prescription? Thank you so much for sharing your journeys!
www.mobidoctor.eu/
Please don’t call the Schengen counties the Evil zone. That is a terrible label!
Please know it’s a joke because it limits our ability to travel to 90 days, and they keep adding countries to the zone. You must be living in the zone and doesn’t impact you. We must plan our Schengen escape, this is why we love Montenegro which is our home base.
You must consider the reason they say it-that they love this area and would like to stay there more often. Thus, the joke is that they are “evil” because they can’t stay as long as they would like. It’s tongue-in-cheek, not literal, and actually a compliment of the area.
Been watching your content for a while now and love it. Maybe you have answered this in a video but curious why you (or others) don’t get residency in Schengen so you can spend more time there. Thanks for the videos!
Several Schengen countries are difficult to obtain residency as non-EU citizens and most often the tax implications are high.
Thanks for watching:)
I am confused. You stay in Eastern Europe and rent apartments for 500 € per month yet your monthly expenses are 2200 - 2500€. What's indicated here? I am in Greece and rent my apartment. I pay for utilities, water, and trash. My total monthly expenses are not 2400€ per month. I have expat friends in Spain and Portugal and they pay approximately the same as I. My expat friends in Austria and Germany pay about 2800 € per month.
You don’t provide a break down on your costs? We don’t know anything about your life to even call it an apples to apples comparison. Many countries are less than Greece and travel to cheaper countries also keeps prices down. Not sure what you are truly asking, but you can watch our 50+ expat interviews for other examples as well as the videos we show of our own expenses.
@@WarrenJulieTravel, you are just trying to spin my question yet you actually provide less info. My rent is 800€ per month. Electricity is 20€. Our apartment is solar. Trash, water, landscape 85€. Parking 100€. 700€ per month for groceries. Roughly 1,000€ entertainment /mischievous. Asked and answered.
You sure don't like when people question you. Have Julie answer the comments. You are just a grumpy old geezer. I'm out of here!
Warren I take offense to your snide and negative remarks about the Schengen Zone. These are our laws and if you don't like them go elsewhere. That is just the "ugly American" attitude. Would you prefer that we make laws that you have to apply for a visa? This is what the US does and it is quite strict.
You must be new to the channel, we make comments about the Schengen all the time. It’s a hurdle for us to have to work around. We educate people about the rules and how to navigate them. Cool your jets and breathe, 🧘 it’s not an attack on you. It’s an inconvenience many do not know about.
Consider Turkish side of Cyprus as well.. 😉 No Schengen..!!!
Yes, absolutely 👍
What degrees and from which universities did you earn them? What credentials do you have to teach students? What about when about when your students apply to a university? Are they prepared for the SAT?
I tried replying to this previously, and for some reason it does not show up. I am proud to say that my graduates go on to college and become the students that professors ask, "how do you know that?!" They are far more knowledgeable about history than I was after I graduated with a history degree. I advise my students absolutely against the SAT. It's a sure path to destroying any proper understanding of history.
Thanks once again
So nice of you. Thank you for watching:)
Excellent to see someone traveling with a child. We're kicking the idea around and have a 13 year old (going into eighth grade) who will need an education plan. He's also in the school orchestra and plays two seasons of baseball every year...hence the "kicking it around" status.
It sounds like you have a lot to consider however, I don’t think it’s impossible. It would probably be an amazing experience for your 13-year-old. Thanks for watching:)