March 22nd, 2024: My wife and I (who were trying to figure out what country we wanted to "settle down in") saw our first Warren and Julie video...and got hooked. Seeing Norm and Kat punctuate what slow travel looks like makes us anxious to retire! And thanks to everyone who comments and makes us all the more excited to sell our house in Las Vegas and get this thing rolling! Thank you!
Full-time slow international nomad travel living is exactly what I want to do. US Expat 12+ years already, living in Europe, Africa and Middle East and working for an international company. Sold my US home years ago after losing wife and have stayed overseas since then. Learned to become a minimalist. Turning 65 soon, newly retired in Nairobi and planning on living off my US SS and company pension, trying not to touch savings. I've been to 70+ countries and have lived as an expat in both nice & not so nice places, yet I feel like I know nothing about the international nomad lifestyle. I don't intend to return to the US to live for various reasons - just continue the 3/4 annual US short visits to see family and take care of doctor visits and personal business. Will sub to both your channels and binge watch! Thank you for the great ideas.
It sounds like you have really experienced a lot of amazing places and things. I encourage you to give the nomad life a try. As I said in the video, it’s not always perfect and there are realities versus expectations, but it’s truly a unique experience! Best of luck to you If we cross paths we would love to meet up. 😊
Hi guys! We’re slow travellers too. We’re in Da Nang now and we’ve spent 12 months in Asia. I strongly recommend slowing back down and spending at least a month in places. We’ve loved everywhere we’ve been. With love, Ken
Your interview with Norm and Kat in Turkey was pivotal in my own slow travelling life. My husband had done all the research about slow travel and was keen. I watched a lot of the UA-cam videos that he recommended about slow travel but was still not totally convinced until I saw your interview with this couple. Most videos by slow travellers concentrate on geography and expenses, food and liveability, fair enough. However, when I heard Norm and Kat talk about the emotional and psychological elements of slow travel I finally got it. Once again in this video they touched on how it had affected their relationship. And also the change in mindset that it takes to live this way successfully. I would love to see more slow travellers talking about this. Thank you for interviewing them again. We've been slow travelling through Asia for a year now and we go to South America soon. It may not have happened without Norm and Kat.
I'm 42 years old and, unfortunately, wasn't consistent in my younger years with putting money into my retirement. I'm on track now, but figured it was too little too late to be able to hope for early retirement. I absolutely love to travel, so your videos and others are giving me hope that I can still retire really well and maybe even at least a little bit early, and travel the world for less than I spend in a month here in the US just to live.
Thank you for doing this interview! This is a perspective that is hard to find on UA-cam. I love that they were honest and pointed out the real things that people will need to come to terms with if embarking on this lifestyle and that it WON'T be 24 hours of glamorous instagrammable moments where you eat every meal in a top Michelin-starred restaurant and indulge in purchases of designer handbags and shoes to bring back home. The slow travel life is different and your guests did a great job explaining that.
I love this perfect description! We know people who had that perception and it was a complete failure. This is absolutely true. We aim to bring reality to the lifestyle!😊
Amazing! My dream for retirement has always been to live in another country/location for an entire month at least once a year. Thanks for letting me know it can be done on a reasonable budget.
I agree with everything except staying with people you just met. As a single woman, I would never go to someone's home alone and certainly would not spend the night. Traveling does not mean leaving common sense behind. Enjoy each other's company in a public place and, if you choose to go to someone's home, make sure friends, family or even your hotel/Airbnb host knows where you are.
Just to be clear, they are slow traveling, spending quite a bit of time in a location. When they meet somebody, they are not going to stay with them right away. They are commenting how they’ve made friends and have offers to stay at their homes. So do not confuse this with somebody they just met and going to stay at their place. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it.
Thanks for the update, your first interview was terrific! We will definitely reach out next time we need insurance. Question: do you keep US-based health insurance too?
As you get older you realise that 'less is more' you don't need all the things you desired in your twenties and thirties. My husband and I have traveled the world and I personally would sell up tomorrow and live in different countries my husband No because he's had health problems, but saying that, our last trip lasted 3 month's in Asia where it is cheaper to live than western Europe also health care costs less. I love traveling, always have and will never stop..You have to live your dream and only you can make it happen luck doesn't come into the equation
Have him watch our senior nomads video. They are 83 and 84 years old and they are self admitting that they are not in the best health. However, it doesn’t stop them. Thanks for watching and sharing your story.
Yes people, do it! Take advantage of the privilege of having income in mighty dollars. Social security retirement income will make you starve in the US but that same amount of money is more than what a lot of working people make in many many countries.
Sadly, this is very true. We also find it a privilege and honor to see the world and meet new people and learn about different cultures and traditions. I would not trade these experiences for anything. Thanks for watching. 😃
Yes if you don’t take advantage of the privileges you have, what’s the point of having them? I want to do the same but I’m still sorting things to ensure I have a reliable source of income in US dollars before moving
Inspirational! Thanks, Warren & Julie. I am seriously looking at this lifestyle. My wife not so much. It seems that our "Needs/Wants" balance changes as we age and retire. We're 66YO retired educators exploring Poland and Estonia after helping a school open in Ukraine. Next month it's back to Portland, OR. Europe looks so much more exciting. Not speaking the language(s) is a barrier, and not knowing anyone is also an obstacle. But...travel is so invigorating. Should we sell our condo and travel??? Dean & Cindy
We definitely can’t tell you whether or not to sell your property, it’s up to you both to decide on that. You may want to hold it and collect rental income just subsidize your expenses. You may want to give yourself a year to test drive the lifestyle and see if it’s what you’re looking for. if it’s not, you can always go back home. As a couple, you both need to be on board, and understand that every day is not going to be a vacation and exciting. If one of you is not 100% committed, it may not be the optimal lifestyle choice. We appreciate you following and commenting. Let me know what you guys decide to do.
@@WarrenJulieTravel Hi Warren & Julie. Now we are both on board for slow travel instead of choosing one location. There is too much to see and experience, and the world seems to be in constant flux. We are looking at a budget template of $3,500 per year. I will begin compiling costs for AirBnBs, plane, and train tickets, and entry nuances, like the visitor tax. We will need travel medical insurance as soon as we sell our PDX condo. Thanks again! Dean & Cindy
So appreciate your honest and sincere conversation. I was in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳 in January 2024 and stayed a nice place on 2 minutes from the beach for $18 a day. It was affordable and very charming owned by a young couple with help from her sister.
This is very appealing to me, but I have two problems: 1. I’m (soon to be) single, and I’m concerned that it will be lonely without a travel companion. 2. I’m a musician and I need to have one guitar at a minimum.
I just responded on your other comments on another video. Same answer, though you should look for like-minded people on Facebook groups, you can start by going to Warren Julie travel and join our Facebook group to see if there’s other like-minded individuals that would like to travel. I would also recommend you look at our videos about having a vehicle in Europe and driving around, you will have an easier time with your guitar and belongings. When you’re done with traveling Europe, after a couple years, you can sell your car and move onto another continent when you’re more comfortable with the idea of traveling.
The great thing about doing this in early retirement on a social security budget is that you can use up your mobile, active retirement years not spending any of your retirement savings. The longer you do this, the more savings you have for when you will really need it in your later years, when you can't do this.
This was awesome, thank you! I'm planning on doing this as a single female retiree, and I'm trying to find one who has a vlog, if you know of anyone I would really appreciate it!
Hi. Kat and Norm mentioned their luggage. She has a 20L backpack and a Kilpling. He has a 40L pack and a small Columbia bag. Is it possible get the exact make and model of all 4 items? or a way to get in touch with them? maybe on their website? Thank.s
We are considering slow travel when we retire in a few years. I have a question. When you enter a country, do they not ask you to show your "return ticket" to prove that you will be leaving? How do you travel into a country you want to stay in for awhile without already having proof that you will be leaving? Thank you, Ann
We have not had to show return tickets, however we recently had a friend that was asked when she flew into Europe. We know of a few ways around this. You can buy a fully cancellable ticket and as soon as you are in the country you can cancel it. A second way is through a third-party website that is made for this sole purpose. Depending on where you are, a bus ticket will sometimes suffice.
It's so true about having stashes in various parts of the world. I just reunited with a large stash of new clothing in Skopje Macedonia. Yes, roots do seem to be put down. Skopje has the best dentists and chiropractors too But regarding communist buildings, be sure to bring a gaussmeter to check if bad wiring isn't zapping you with a dangerous magnetic field that could give you migraines or worse
We are fortunate that we have a location in Montenegro to stash stuff, as well as by traveling by car. we are able to bring more with us. That’s an interesting, comment about magnetic fields and communist buildings, I have never heard about this. I do suffer from migraines so I’ll have to do some research.
Warren and julie good day. My name is Dmitry. I am planning to move to Bulgaria for my retirement. Can You tell me please how I can receive my pension in Bulgaria? I going to sell my house in USA and i won't have an address to hold a bank account. Maybe you know any American citizens who have already gone through this path and are receiving a pension in Bulgaria?. Sorry for my bad English .
Thank you answering me. I don't yet know how the digital address service works. I called lawyer Dimitr in Bulgaria who did you interview. He,too, unfortunately could not help me in any way. I have to figure out how to do it myself herein the US. Thank you again for your response.
March 22nd, 2024:
My wife and I (who were trying to figure out what country we wanted to "settle down in") saw our first Warren and Julie video...and got hooked. Seeing Norm and Kat punctuate what slow travel looks like makes us anxious to retire!
And thanks to everyone who comments and makes us all the more excited to sell our house in Las Vegas and get this thing rolling!
Thank you!
Thanks! We appreciate you watching us and all of your feedback! Best of luck with your plans.
Full-time slow international nomad travel living is exactly what I want to do. US Expat 12+ years already, living in Europe, Africa and Middle East and working for an international company. Sold my US home years ago after losing wife and have stayed overseas since then. Learned to become a minimalist. Turning 65 soon, newly retired in Nairobi and planning on living off my US SS and company pension, trying not to touch savings. I've been to 70+ countries and have lived as an expat in both nice & not so nice places, yet I feel like I know nothing about the international nomad lifestyle. I don't intend to return to the US to live for various reasons - just continue the 3/4 annual US short visits to see family and take care of doctor visits and personal business. Will sub to both your channels and binge watch! Thank you for the great ideas.
It sounds like you have really experienced a lot of amazing places and things. I encourage you to give the nomad life a try. As I said in the video, it’s not always perfect and there are realities versus expectations, but it’s truly a unique experience!
Best of luck to you
If we cross paths we would love to meet up. 😊
So glad to see Norm and Kat again! They really need to start a UA-cam channel!
Hi guys! We’re slow travellers too. We’re in Da Nang now and we’ve spent 12 months in Asia. I strongly recommend slowing back down and spending at least a month in places. We’ve loved everywhere we’ve been. With love, Ken
Awesome! We’d love to hear more about your experiences, and expenses.
@@WarrenJulieTravel Thanks! Our expenses and experiences are in line with your guests.
Your interview with Norm and Kat in Turkey was pivotal in my own slow travelling life. My husband had done all the research about slow travel and was keen. I watched a lot of the UA-cam videos that he recommended about slow travel but was still not totally convinced until I saw your interview with this couple. Most videos by slow travellers concentrate on geography and expenses, food and liveability, fair enough. However, when I heard Norm and Kat talk about the emotional and psychological elements of slow travel I finally got it. Once again in this video they touched on how it had affected their relationship. And also the change in mindset that it takes to live this way successfully. I would love to see more slow travellers talking about this. Thank you for interviewing them again. We've been slow travelling through Asia for a year now and we go to South America soon. It may not have happened without Norm and Kat.
That’s a wonderful testimonial, we hope that you both are enjoying your travels, and that it has enhanced your relationship.
I'm 42 years old and, unfortunately, wasn't consistent in my younger years with putting money into my retirement. I'm on track now, but figured it was too little too late to be able to hope for early retirement. I absolutely love to travel, so your videos and others are giving me hope that I can still retire really well and maybe even at least a little bit early, and travel the world for less than I spend in a month here in the US just to live.
Best of luck! Thank you for watching:)
Thank you for doing this interview! This is a perspective that is hard to find on UA-cam. I love that they were honest and pointed out the real things that people will need to come to terms with if embarking on this lifestyle and that it WON'T be 24 hours of glamorous instagrammable moments where you eat every meal in a top Michelin-starred restaurant and indulge in purchases of designer handbags and shoes to bring back home. The slow travel life is different and your guests did a great job explaining that.
I love this perfect description! We know people who had that perception and it was a complete failure. This is absolutely true. We aim to bring reality to the lifestyle!😊
Amazing! My dream for retirement has always been to live in another country/location for an entire month at least once a year. Thanks for letting me know it can be done on a reasonable budget.
Best of luck! It can definitely be done.
I agree with everything except staying with people you just met. As a single woman, I would never go to someone's home alone and certainly would not spend the night. Traveling does not mean leaving common sense behind. Enjoy each other's company in a public place and, if you choose to go to someone's home, make sure friends, family or even your hotel/Airbnb host knows where you are.
Just to be clear, they are slow traveling, spending quite a bit of time in a location. When they meet somebody, they are not going to stay with them right away. They are commenting how they’ve made friends and have offers to stay at their homes. So do not confuse this with somebody they just met and going to stay at their place. Thanks for watching and commenting. We appreciate it.
Thanks for the update, your first interview was terrific! We will definitely reach out next time we need insurance. Question: do you keep US-based health insurance too?
Thanks! I appreciate it.
We do not keep US insurance.
As you get older you realise that 'less is more' you don't need all the things you desired in your twenties and thirties. My husband and I have traveled the world and I personally would sell up tomorrow and live in different countries my husband No because he's had health problems, but saying that, our last trip lasted 3 month's in Asia where it is cheaper to live than western Europe also health care costs less. I love traveling, always have and will never stop..You have to live your dream and only you can make it happen luck doesn't come into the equation
Have him watch our senior nomads video. They are 83 and 84 years old and they are self admitting that they are not in the best health. However, it doesn’t stop them.
Thanks for watching and sharing your story.
Yes people, do it! Take advantage of the privilege of having income in mighty dollars. Social security retirement income will make you starve in the US but that same amount of money is more than what a lot of working people make in many many countries.
Sadly, this is very true. We also find it a privilege and honor to see the world and meet new people and learn about different cultures and traditions. I would not trade these experiences for anything. Thanks for watching. 😃
Yes if you don’t take advantage of the privileges you have, what’s the point of having them? I want to do the same but I’m still sorting things to ensure I have a reliable source of income in US dollars before moving
Inspirational! Thanks, Warren & Julie. I am seriously looking at this lifestyle. My wife not so much. It seems that our "Needs/Wants" balance changes as we age and retire. We're 66YO retired educators exploring Poland and Estonia after helping a school open in Ukraine. Next month it's back to Portland, OR. Europe looks so much more exciting. Not speaking the language(s) is a barrier, and not knowing anyone is also an obstacle. But...travel is so invigorating. Should we sell our condo and travel??? Dean & Cindy
We definitely can’t tell you whether or not to sell your property, it’s up to you both to decide on that. You may want to hold it and collect rental income just subsidize your expenses. You may want to give yourself a year to test drive the lifestyle and see if it’s what you’re looking for. if it’s not, you can always go back home. As a couple, you both need to be on board, and understand that every day is not going to be a vacation and exciting. If one of you is not 100% committed, it may not be the optimal lifestyle choice. We appreciate you following and commenting. Let me know what you guys decide to do.
@@WarrenJulieTravel Hi Warren & Julie. Now we are both on board for slow travel instead of choosing one location. There is too much to see and experience, and the world seems to be in constant flux. We are looking at a budget template of $3,500 per year. I will begin compiling costs for AirBnBs, plane, and train tickets, and entry nuances, like the visitor tax. We will need travel medical insurance as soon as we sell our PDX condo. Thanks again! Dean & Cindy
We are almost ready to start our travel adventure too. Love your videos.
Thanks so much, it means a lot to us.
Oh yes, congratulations on taking the leap and we hope you enjoy your upcoming adventures.
This was incredibly interesting!
Thank you, we are glad that you liked it.
So appreciate your honest and sincere conversation. I was in Da Nang, Vietnam 🇻🇳 in January 2024 and stayed a nice place on 2 minutes from the beach for $18 a day. It was affordable and very charming owned by a young couple with help from her sister.
Thanks for sharing! They are a great couple:) Thank you for watching.
This is very appealing to me, but I have two problems: 1. I’m (soon to be) single, and I’m concerned that it will be lonely without a travel companion. 2. I’m a musician and I need to have one guitar at a minimum.
I just responded on your other comments on another video. Same answer, though you should look for like-minded people on Facebook groups, you can start by going to Warren Julie travel and join our Facebook group to see if there’s other like-minded individuals that would like to travel. I would also recommend you look at our videos about having a vehicle in Europe and driving around, you will have an easier time with your guitar and belongings. When you’re done with traveling Europe, after a couple years, you can sell your car and move onto another continent when you’re more comfortable with the idea of traveling.
Awesome stories. Enjoy to watch it. Thank you for sharing all these experiences. So inspiring and encouraging.
Glad you enjoyed it! It means a lot to us.
Loved it.
Thanks 😊
This is so interesting and useful. Ty!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting 😊
Really excellent advice in this video!
They are a very well traveled couple. I agree.
The great thing about doing this in early retirement on a social security budget is that you can use up your mobile, active retirement years not spending any of your retirement savings. The longer you do this, the more savings you have for when you will really need it in your later years, when you can't do this.
Very well said!
Hi, thanks for doing this video. /do the couple in Saigon have social media? do they post their travels?
Yes they do, go to travelyounger.com
This was awesome, thank you!
I'm planning on doing this as a single female retiree, and I'm trying to find one who has a vlog, if you know of anyone I would really appreciate it!
We have done two solo female interviews. Both of the ladies are in their 60s:)
Great informational video! I'm interested in the medical insurance you mentioned, can you send the info? Thank you!
Please email me at warrenjulietravel@gmail.com I’ll send you the information and links.
These two are amazing. Proving that old farts (myself included) can travel and travel well.
lol, they are a great inspiration for people with a dream that may think it’s too late to realize it.
Hi. Kat and Norm mentioned their luggage. She has a 20L backpack and a Kilpling. He has a 40L pack and a small Columbia bag. Is it possible get the exact make and model of all 4 items? or a way to get in touch with them? maybe on their website? Thank.s
We are considering slow travel when we retire in a few years. I have a question. When you enter a country, do they not ask you to show your "return ticket" to prove that you will be leaving? How do you travel into a country you want to stay in for awhile without already having proof that you will be leaving? Thank you, Ann
We have not had to show return tickets, however we recently had a friend that was asked when she flew into Europe. We know of a few ways around this. You can buy a fully cancellable ticket and as soon as you are in the country you can cancel it. A second way is through a third-party website that is made for this sole purpose. Depending on where you are, a bus ticket will sometimes suffice.
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It's so true about having stashes in various parts of the world. I just reunited with a large stash of new clothing in Skopje Macedonia. Yes, roots do seem to be put down. Skopje has the best dentists and chiropractors too
But regarding communist buildings, be sure to bring a gaussmeter to check if bad wiring isn't zapping you with a dangerous magnetic field that could give you migraines or worse
We are fortunate that we have a location in Montenegro to stash stuff, as well as by traveling by car. we are able to bring more with us. That’s an interesting, comment about magnetic fields and communist buildings, I have never heard about this. I do suffer from migraines so I’ll have to do some research.
Where do they stash their bags?
They left them with friends or locals they met.
Do you continue your Medicare?
Most seniors continue Medicare.
Is the budget of $2,900 for both of you or each?
For both.
Warren and julie good day. My name is Dmitry. I am planning to move to Bulgaria for my retirement. Can You tell me please how I can receive my pension in Bulgaria? I going to sell my house in USA and i won't have an address to hold a bank account. Maybe you know any American citizens who have already gone through this path and are receiving a pension in Bulgaria?. Sorry for my bad English .
Is it not possible to use a digital service for your address?
Thank you answering me. I don't yet know how the digital address service works. I called lawyer Dimitr in Bulgaria who did you interview. He,too, unfortunately could not help me in any way. I have to figure out how to do it myself herein the US. Thank you again for your response.
You're doing an amazing job with your channel. ��
Thank you so much!😊