Haha... 'getting to Australia is a pain in the arse'! Now imagine how it is to live in Australia and go literally anywhere else in the world for holidays!! 😀
We go to Australia every 12-18 mths to see our son and DiL- we’ve tried different ways to arrive… this year we will fly into Sydney from KL and catch the 4 night train across the outback to Perth!
Peru and Machu Picchu can definetly be done on a budget. Peru has very affordable accommodations and food. The sacred valley is beautiful and there are lots of things to see and do. We loved Ollantaytambo! We flew into Lima and bussed to Nasca and from there to Cusco. The buses are easy to navigate, clean, and affordable. If you get to Florida flights are cheap out of Orlando or Miami. Out of all our travels Peru is one of my faves. Love following you guys for budget advice and love that we are a similar demographic so much more relatable than young youtubers.
This is great information, Kelly!! We haven't done much research on Paru yet, but we may add it to the next spring list. We feel that our life experiences have helped us see things differently than the younger generation and hopefully, more relatable to ours. 🙂 Thank you for the tips and for watching our channel! 😀
@@BrianandCarrie We just stayed in Cusco and saw Machu Pichu.. I promise you it is attainable. You guys would probably like Cusco honestly. Lima was okay.
I agree. I stayed at a very affordable place in Ollantaytambo directly across from beautiful, free, ruins. Peru can be done cheaply and it’s absolutely beautiful.
For a Tanzanian safari you could fly into Kilimanjaro Airport and opt to stay in low-cost lodging in Arusha and do day trips to Tarangiri National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, both are spectacular for wildlife. My wife and I have used both Duma and Leopard tour companies and they do great day trips.
I’m from the US and felt the same about India…. until I went. So I think you should reconsider India! Even if you don’t go to the Taj Mahal. It’s such a unique and special part of the world. It’s inexpensive even at luxury hotels and only a 4 hour flight from Thailand or Dubai. To stay for a month I recommend Goa on the Arabian Sea and maybe one 2-3 day side trip to the Golden Triangle sites and cities.
Interesting list. Here is some feedback. 1. The Taj Mahal is jaw-dropping beautiful, I wasn't expecting that, I thought it was probably overrated, it's not, it is like a piece of jewelry in the desert. Definitely worth it. 2. Bora-Bora, my husband and I renamed it Bora-Boring. If you don't stay in those $500/night huts on the water, there is only one public beach, and frankly, there are better beaches in cheaper places. The island has nothing worth coming for, no hiking trails, no interesting "downtown" area or anything to visit, food is outrageously expensive. You would get bored there for a month! I think Moorea is much more beautiful, and easily accessible from Papeete (ferry). However I am not ruling out FP entirely, because I really loved the feeling of being in the middle of the Pacific, far from everything (and everyone!) and the local people are really friendly. I would do Rangiroa, Taha'a, Raiatea or Huahine, but on a cruise, so a couple days in different islands; however, this is not a budget trip! 3. Kyoto. Would definitely love to go there, but going there during cherry blossom season is a) very expensive and b) crowded, so I am not sure I would enjoy it. 4. Banff. I have lived in Canada for 30 years and still haven't been there. I would love to go but again, you have to pay $500 a night to stay there, and tons of tourists in the summer. I wish I had gone during covid, rates were probably cheaper and no tourists apart from us Canadians!
We did an Amazon River Cruise with GADVENTURES which was what started us on considering Machu Pichu, and im so happy we did, not just for Machu Pichu but for everything and everyone around it. Infact, when I'm done my cruising career I will be going back. I won't be going back to visit the mountain of Machu Pichu, but I will be going back for the city/towns near by. So we stayed in Aquas Calientes in order to access Machu Pichu in short time and with great Ease. Sadly because we thought the little place wouldn't have much for us we only stayed the one night, big mistake, it's an amazing place (not for the entire month though). You mentioned Cusco, that was our transition to Aquas Caliente/Machu Pichu, we stayed a couple days there, but sadly that was not enough either. Then there is Olantaytambo ... very sad we only got a glimpse of this place. The rail system in that region is much like Italy (not as many trains and tracks, but gets you everywhere in a very short period of time) Sooooo, may I suggest you stay in Cusco as your home base while venturing out on day trips to Olantaytambo, Aquas Caliente/Machu Pichu ... partake in some of the other stuff like the rainbow mountain, sand boarding, all the ancient temple ruins in the various places in that region, etc. The culture and way of life is so incredibly different, far more different then iv seen in any other place iv traveled. The way Vietnam is so separate and different is the way this part of Peru is so different.
If u plan a GBR trip some day I suggest Cairns as your departure point. My sister is a marine biologist there & I’ve been to the area several times from the states. It’s a good spot to locate for long travel as lots of reef excursions from there, but also can explore tons of other day & overnight trips from there too: Daintree rainforest, inland outback, caves, crocs, beaches etc. Cairns is a good sized town I’d imagine u could def find house sitting there. Lots of good (& bad) reef outfitters, when u go I can get a short list of recs if u need from her.
Interesting list! Just wanted to chime in about Machu Picchu, Peru. You can absolutely spend a month in Lima and then fly to Cusco and spend a month there. There is so so so much to do and see besides Machu Picchu. Peru is very budget friendly, food is delicious and nature is amazing! Also, you’ll love Lima because it’s very beautiful (specifically Miraflores and Barranco neighborhoods) and it has one the best waterfront parks we have seen! Peru is definitely worth spending a few months!
We are getting a lot of responses on Paru!! We may be there sooner than later!! You are the second to mention Miraflores and 1st for Barranco!! Thank you for the tips!!
Machu Picchu pairs well with Easter Island...a perfect month there may be an Amazon river cruise, Machu Picchu (try and plan at least 2 days to hopefully beat the weather at least one day - miserable when it rains) and then Easter Island. I spent a week on Easter Island and never got bored. :) You could even add on Galapagos Islands...
Great tips you two!! We have officially added Peru to our 2025 schedule!! Not sure that we will get to Easter Island and the Galapagos AND Machu Picchu but who knows!! 🙂
UA-camr Alina McLeod has a great series on China right now, it changed my mind about going there. You may also want to see the latest episodes from The Retirement Travelers for African safari tips. We love your channel and the talks are great. We are currently in Sighisoara and heading to Brasov tommorow based on your series, thanks for showing Romania to us!
We have watched the Retirement Travelers video, but we will have to check out Alina Mcleod, we are not familiar with her. You will have a wonderful time in Romania!! Thank you for watching and for the tips! Cheers!!🍻
I highly recommend the 'Little Chinese Everywhere' channel. I've recently started watching it and really appreciate the unique aspects of China it highlights! 🤩
While in North America, think about a trip to Newfoundland and Labrador. Some amazing places from Gros Morne to L'Anse aux Meadows, Saint Johns, up into Labrador along the atlantic coast, iceburg watching, lots of fabulous opportunities that don't get enough attention.
Great discussion - no right or wrong answers here. Depends on personal taste, travelling experience and stage of life. Few quick comments: Peru is a hidden gem. Lots of amazing/unique places to see, apart from macchu picchu, for such a small country. Argentina / Patagonia is fantastic! For safari, I would pick East Africa (masai mara in Kenya or sarangeti in Tanzania) over Kruger for a multitude of reasons. As for India- magical place with variety of food, culture, landscape, history that is unmatched. But you have to be ready and seasoned traveller or know someone local to get the best of India. You will hate India or love it - no in between. Full transferncy i grew up there...but speaking from an American perspective. My now wife (who didnt know much about India) and I traveled to India from the US as friends, and became a couple due to the magic of India :). Keep the travel discussions coming. Cheers.
I tell people that India is equal parts fascinating and repelling-depending on your lens and particular experiences there, you will see both sides but come down on one side or the other. For me (been there twice), fascinating won out. Still, there may be challenges to planning and executing that trip yourselves the first time.
Love following your vlogs. As an Australian may I recommend a vlog from Eat Walk Learn on doing the Great Barrier Reef on a budget. Honestly I don’t think you could do it cheaper and they didn’t have the crowds we endured on the large boat we mistakenly took. Also they have a fabulous one on the Sydney coastal walk which can be down over several days which is free and you will see lots of places Sydney people enjoy and not just Bondi etc. If you can home sit Australia does not have to be $$$
The Spit to Manly walk is one of the best walks in the world. You can use trains to do sections of The Great North Walk too - loops and back to the train. Walking in Sydney around the harbour and coast is superb. Winter (May to October) has great weather normally - 20 degrees and clear skies (but it has been very wet recently).
Brian and Carrie, nice to see you. Ecuador has Amozonia as well. When things get better in Ecuador something to consider. Quito was the first city named under UNESCO site, Cuenca is beautiful and Oravalo has the bigggest indigenous market in South America. You have Galapagos, Sierra and Amazonia to discover.
If you go to China, may I suggest Macau! It’s beautiful there, it was a Portuguese colony until 1999. The food is fantastic a mix of Portuguese and Chinese! I love your videos!
For barrier reef or similar, consider Port Douglas as it’s a gorgeous easy to get around area with call on demand minibus service to cover peninsula. Long 4 mile flat beach to walk each day with headland and fantastic views. Some free activities there too. Snorkeling is superb off Cape Tribulation with smaller groups and excellent guides. Don’t be afraid of sharks either - seriously, it’s salt water crocodiles that you need to be aware of off the beach and box jellyfish. You cannot swim off the beach in certain seasons. Some fully self contained apartments with pools can be found for very reasonable prices. A shuttle bus picks you up at Cairns airport and delivers you in less than 90 minutes. (We live in the SW of WA and visit during our winter -May to August is a good time).
We have self-travelled the Galapagos twice, staying in Airbnbs and taking ferries/boats to see the islands. Affordable and great 3 weeks. Cuenca is a great city to live in for awhile.
Been to Iguazu (Ig-wah-SU) Falls - be warned! Check for when local kids are out of school (we were there in July 2019) - the place is PACKED. It's a large complex of trails, there's a bird sanctuary nearby, which was lovely. We saw it from both sides (Brazil and Argentina) - not to be missed. But you will need some ground transportation, and the taxi was fine. We did it all on a budget, but not someplace to stay for an extended time. We trekked around Brazil (Rio, Sao Paulo, and Brasilia) for 3 weeks. The local flights are affordable, and WOW flying into Sao Paulo is eye-popping! Thanks for a fun video!
Good to know about the flights. We haven't really started our research yet and we were wondering! We haven't considered Brazil much, especially now with the new visa requirements. We will see, our minds can easily be changed! 😀
Morocco is wonderful. Rabat, Fes for overnight glamping camel ride (get your guide), Chefhauen, Tangier. All very reasonable. Cheap flights from Europe. Great train system to South.
Great video guys! Love the open discussion between you two. My wife and I absolutely loved Bora Bora, Machu Picchu, Grand Canyon, Angkor Wat, and Banff. They really should be on everyone’s list. I would add: the Philippians, Bali, Patagonia, Japan, Iceland, Vietnam, RV up through Canada/Alaska for a Summer, and Norway. Even consider budget friendly countries like Poland, Estonia in Europe, I think you guys would love it!
We have spent time in Vietnam and Poland and loved both. Although we only had a week in Poland. We will be visiting Patagonia in 2025!! Thank you for all the recommendations, Ben!!
We hike Rim-to-Rim in one day at the Grand Canyon one each year in retirement. We’ve done it three times (60, 61, 62) so far. Most amazing place we’ve been…especially if you walk to the bottom. Exceeds the hype.
I really enjoyed this video. We have been to many of the places on your list. I have several suggestions, but here are just two to consider: When you visit Banff, please go to the Columbia ice fields and Jasper. Secondly, in China, consider adding Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum with the Terracotta Army. Good luck. Roger
Thank you for your time and posting. Not to make you jealous, but I lived in Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland for 2 1/2 years. Went scuba diving four times and fishing a couple of times. And yes, it's worth it. It has been a while but if you have any questions, let me know. And yes, Australia is NOT cheap.
I consider the Amalfi coast like Disney World and Chinka Terra like Six Flags. There is so much to do and see outside of even Positano and Capri. I was mad on Italy before we went and now I would go back anytime. I think it just depends on where and the experiences you have within. Safe travels.
Two additional thoughts which might be useful from time to time. First, if you're already half way around the world, go the extra 300km to see that expensive place now because it's cheaper than coming back in 2 years when you realize your regret at missing out! Two, for expensive destinations consider repeating a 3-day pattern of skimping for 2 nights (tent or hostel, grocery) then 1 night in a hotel; this has been the sweet spot for this solo traveler, where I get to experience pricier places without too much discomfort. YMMV. Happy travels!
I lived in Quito, Ecuador for a bit about a decade ago, while I was there I was able to book a last minute Galapagos cruise from one of the travel agencies at a substantial discount. You could try your luck with that as there are some phenomenal last minute deals.
Just for fun: Moorea or Bora Bora (FP), Cook Islands, Switzerland, Lake Louise (Canada), Santoriini, Milford Sound (NZ), Shipwreck Beach Zakynthos (GR), Madeira (PT), Azores (PT), Florence (IT), Perth (AU). My first memory in life is from Venice (we lived in Germany at the time). I didn't forget my blankie! 😀
Interesting to hear your thoughts. I actually have machu pichu in my plans, one of the first things I'm hoping to do after we retire (next year??), and before I'm too old to walk it... From what I read about Peru, Lima seems to me like a great city to stay in for a month. maybe we'll do a Spanish course there. I also wanted to comment about your plans to go to Kyoto for the cherry blossom. We went there in 2019, didn't really want to go then because I assumed it would be crowded but had to go during my kids' spring break. I wouldn't have gone there at that time, definitely too crowded, even though I loved Kyoto, I would have preferred to go between the 2 peaks of cherry blossom and the golden week, maybe think about it. WA has marvelous cherry blossoms, so it wasn't worth it for me. 🙂🙂
Great video. Albania is on my list along with many other spots. I do understand your comments/concerns about India, heading there in Oct and I anticipate that the experience will one to remember. We did our Safari in Botswana - 3 different camps on the Okavango Delta in Sept. This perfect time to travel this area as it comes to life. An unbelievable experience.
Nice to know where and the time of year you did your Safari! We hope to be able to do one soon. Thank you so much!! Safe travels and thanks again for watching and commenting! Cheers!!🍻
Lovin all the videos and formats y’all are putting out! The trifecta of Turkey, Greece and Italy are bringing some exciting thoughts to my girlfriend and my mind. Your videos are super helpful and informative. Thanks so much!☀️
Loved the video. I will give you two all the credit for actually helping to create many of the locations on our bucket list. In Fall 2025 we will be in Alicante, Spain for a month, and the Algarve coast in Portugal. Definitely two places we learned of from your videos. Sarande Albania is also going to be a one month stay for us. Also added thanks to your videos. There are several other destinations, as we have plans for at least 9 1/2months so far. We love your channel. Long time subscribers from Tacoma (Shannon) and Greg (Bremerton). We're following behind you two in our travels, but maybe one day we'll all be in the PNW and have a beer. Cheers!
We would love to meet up back in the PNW or on the road!! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!! We are so happy that you are finding value. Safe travels! Cheers!!🍻
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What a fun video! I have been to all except 2 places. Galapagos my favourite the first time I went there were no tourists and I loved it, the second time was not so good as it was packed with tourists but great place. If you go, I recommend island hopping 😊
It’s expensive here in OZ ! Hence the reason I travel outside the country longterm. I’ve been to Cambodia 3 times, Siem Reap is great as is the South. I just loved the Koh Rong Islands, in particular Koh Rong Sanloem. It is a must do 🩵
Iceland is breathtaking anywhere you go there. The landscape is otherworldly. I know... I've been there 5 times! Expensive, just like other Scandinavian countries, but so worth it. And it is also a great place to see strong northern lights!
From that list there are 5 places in South America. As slow travelers, to stay a few months traveling around the continent and visiting those countries would be an option. Of course, you should research any visa requirements for USA citizens. All of those countries have a lot to offer, and their natural beauty is incredible. Machu Picchu in Perú, Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, Iguazú Falls in Argentina/Brasil, Patagonia in Chile/Argentina and the Amazon Rainforest, all those places are stunning.
Years ago my favorite place was Wengen Switzerland in the Alps but it’s an expensive country. August had gorgeous weather. I am on a transatlantic cruise now and loved Azores. Beautiful sunny day. Only a 4 hour flight from NY and not in Schengen zone even though it’s Portuguese. 2 hour flight from Lisbon. I’ve seen the Great Wall twice. Interesting but very touristy. I got altitude sickness at 7000 feet on the rim of the Grand Canyon and had to take a 70 mile ambulance ride to Flagstaff the closest hospital. I should have slept low in Sedona, gone to the rim during the day and then back down to Sedona. I rafted through it when I was 36. A rugged beautiful trip. Good for young people with good agility and excellent health!
We would love to travel through Switzerland and experience the Alps and see Wengen. It is expensive so we will have to wait. We also did the transatlantic cruise but only got a few hours in a very rainy day in the Azores so didn't get the experience that we had hoped for. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Pamela and welcome to the community!! ❤️
Re: Amazon...we have done two different areas in Ecuador. Both equally amazing. One was more expensive (Napo Wildlife Center) and the other further north in Ecuador near Colombian border. BTW, we travel inexpensively slow travel, are 66 & 68 Canadians, retired. You helped us a lot with our 2 month trip to Turkiye (just back). We have been to almost all of the bucket list places you mentioned so if you ever want to talk, let us know!
If you're going to be in Southern Africa then you must go to see the Victoria Falls -in Zambia - one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and the largest waterfalls in the world
We did 2 14 day sections of an Asian cruise in March of 2019. We had a 3 day guide tour in China. We weren't able to see Shanghai, so that's a still to see. The great wall was amazing!!!
We may be heading to SE Asia in 2025 and China is a possibility. We are still not sure about of 2025 with the exception of Argentina but we have been looking at Japan and China a lot lately.
Not sure what you’re budget is but it would be easy to spend months in Peru: Lima, Cusco, Nazsca lines region, Lake Titicaca etc. Then go to Bolivia because that is a country you don’t know should make your list (if you like mountains). Also, everyone should give India a chance because it is awesome. If you can handle Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia then you can handle India.
Another really good video. I think you are giving short shrift to Amalfi Coast, which has one of the most incredible drives Sorrento to Positano. Southern South America looks like an area of interest. You have already added things to my bucket list in your travels. I have a bucket list with experiences/events as well as locations to visit. I also split out "couples' locations like Hawaii or Greece which I wouldn't do as a solo traveller. You two have a unique lens of the month-long stay which in time I want to adopt. BTW you will love Banff and that area. And beyond the Grand Canyon, I would suggest Antelope Canyon and Zion National Park. Spectacular! Cheers!
We recently did a trip to Ecuador and Peru. We loved it. We did a land based trip to the Galapagos and the best resource we found when planning was a TripAdvisor post, "Galapagos Islands - Detailed Guide for Land-based Travelers". Though the prices may be slightly outdated, the information was very good. We were surprised by how much we loved Peru! We visited Cusco, Arequipa, and Lima. Machu Picchu was incredible! You can also do Peru Hop which can take you all through southern Peru. We decided to fly between cities and found this fit our style of travel a bit better. One of my favorite blogs when planning South American adventures has been Along Dusty Roads. Happy Travels! I love your channel and have found the information incredibly helpful! Thanks!! :)
Another awesome video. I've been to many of these places and they definitely should be on the list. I would add Bali (and Indonesia in general - very affordable and like southeast Asia, but unique), Georgia (very affordable, unique culture and food and a year visa for Americans), Nepal (especially if you like hiking), and Egypt/Morocco (VERY affordable, but can be challenging - I lived in Egypt for 2 years and it's a special place). I completely understand your reluctance for India. It's intense. After a month, my wife said "never again" but I really liked it. I get why the Tah Mahal is a must see, but the cities in Rajasthan are so much more interesting. Can't wait to see some videos from Cambodia. If you love Vietnam and Thailand, you'll love Cambodia too! If you like San Francisco, you'll like Cape Town. They are basically the same city. I actually think one of the most affordable ways (at least it used to be) to visit Australia might be a cruise from Australia to and around New Zealand via the barrier reef. Spend as much time in Japan as possible. It's an expensive country in general, but also very easy to visit on a budget as well. There's just so much to do and see there. It's one of my favorite countries.
I have been to Rajasthan India & the Taj & it was incredible. I am very well traveled and have been all around the world so not my first rodeo. Southern India is also amazing. Have you thought about going to Egypt? Iton my list ... also the Phillipines.
Great video guys but seriously not a single location in the UK? Perhaps I am biased but what about the Scottish Highlands, the English Lake District, the Pembrokeshire Coast, Devon & Cornwall, the Yorkshire Dales to name a few? Brian what about those British country pubs?
We would love to blame Google for all of our miss-steps!! 😂 We do like that we are getting more ideas from other places besides that list. The UK will be on our shortlist soon!! 😀
@@BrianandCarrie Good to hear. I don’t know if house sitting is a thing here but if so it may be a good idea as prices have gone through the roof recently.
More unsolicited advice🙂. We loved the around the horn cruise. Choose one that includes the Falklands if you can - easy accessible penguin viewing. We flew from Buenos Aires to Iguaza Falls but there must be a cheaper way. Also echo what others have said re Peru. You wouldn’t want to spend a month in one place but Lima(Miraflores), Cuzco, Ollaytantambo and Machu Picchu together make an unforgettable and quite affordable month. Also our travels this winter included Japan from March 8 for four weeks. Tokyo and south. It was unseasonably cool and we still saw lots of cherry blossoms in many places. We also did two THS one week pet sits - they do exist here. And for what it’s worth we liked Nara even better than Kyoto. Hope you do a safari soon. It’s tops on our bucket list but we haven’t figured out how yet. Will be watching.
We love advice from fellow travelers!! We are excited about the cruise to Buenos Aires. We are getting a lot of advice on Peru so it is looking like it will be added to the itinerary for next spring!! We will get to the safari sooner than later!! 😀
Kyoto is great but like Venice, has gotten really over touristed so expect crowds. Cherry blossom season is really hard to time, short (1 week) but start times can vary a lot. Consider the Fall foliage season which lasts longer and is really beautiful too. Kamakura, Kanazawa, Takayama, Naka Sendo, are all great, well preserved towns too.
Big fan of your budget travel videos. You have provided some well advised travel hacks and tips that can be applied for all. I understand your past travels of Italy were mixed and at times underwhelming, but to compare Tropea and the Cinque Terre to not wanting to go to the Amalfi Coast is a miss. As all of Italy has become, the timing of when to visit is the key, like many other very popular sites. The Amalfi Coast and Santorini are two of the most unique and beautiful destinations a traveler can experience. Hope you’ll find your way back to Italy one day and give this awesome country with such varied landscapes and sites to visit another try. We’ll be going for our 10th time this Fall and still only scratching the surface of this diverse country(history, culture, food, people, landscapes).
We do need to go back to Italy at some point. Like you say, after the 10th time you are only scratching the surface. We did a video last week on travel hacks. I'll link it below! Thank you for watching and commenting!! Cheers!!🍻 ua-cam.com/video/T7dz-eRrZoM/v-deo.html
Great list, been to 4 of the sites. Highly recommend the Galapagos which you can save a lot of money by doing a land-based trip from one of the two main islands with day trips. As for Machu Picchu, go straight to Cusco, don't waste time in Lima. Easy to spend a month in this area if you like culture and history. And since you mentioned an Amazon trip, you could do what I did and leave from Cusco and take a tour through Manu National Park and then a boat trip down the Madre de Dios river where there are fabulous lodges and it's nearly the same as being in the Amazon basin itself (the river is a tributary to the Amazon). Also highly recommend Kruger; I'm going there in November, it's a huge park with fewer crowds and all the same wildlife as more famous countries to the north. And South Africa could easily keep you entertained for a month especially around Cape Town; one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Hi B&C re "the google list"...reconsider Peru. We did it in 2010. It could tick off several boxes for you both; You can do an Amazon lodge out of Iquitos. It was hot and sweaty (I love that stuff) but you see birds, cats, bats, and other animals outside of insects. We actually fished for and ate Pirahanna. Also, outside of Cusco and Machupichu; there is a road that does a ring around the area. We hired a driver and got to see alot more of Incan culture and less touristed sites. And for coastal water sight, we spent several days on the northern coast in Mancora. It is a big surf destination. Plus there were areas we didn't get to that I would have liked to see like Lake Titticaca. We did Lima but only for 36 hrs; could have stayed a little longer. It was a great adventure. The only drawback of getting around the country is by flying. We became regulars at a particular restaurant at the Lima airport. The trip (2-1/2 weeks for us but could have been longer) was worth it!
Hay guys, I think you should move Machu Picchu to the right category, it can easily be a budget locaton, even though Machu Picchu can be a costly single location. I would recommend staying a month in the Sacred Valley, you can easily get around to many locations by public transportation, and there is a lot more to see than just Machu Picchu. There are many amazing hikes you can do in the area as well, Huycho Cusco, Tipon, Pisac, and the hike down into the valley from Chinchero is supposed to be very nice as well.
With all the responses we are getting about Paru it sounds like we will have to move Machu Picchu up the list!! Thank you for watching and commenting!!
Amazon would be so far off my bucket list that it’s not even worth the wood to build the bucket!!! Hubby wants to go though. I hate snakes, bugs, eating bugs & plants! Brian, let me know when you go & I’ll send hubby w/you! lol
We live in Sydney and are going to Europe at Christmas UK Poland Germany France Cheque Republic for Chrissy markets we can't wait but to let you know our beaches are as good as Spain,try white haven beach in the whitsundays. Yes Australia is expensive but Scandinavia is worse .Australia has the great barrier reef but you snorkel with a special suit due to jelly fish which are dangerous but the tour guides keep you safe.you,'ll need an online visa but it's easy,the same for the Us,I think you,'ll like Australia.
You could check out the North Rim entrance to the Grand Canyon, stellar views and hiking trails. Then drive north to Utah and, well, Utah, pure heavan with all the national parks and ancient ruins and fantastic views, hiking, camping❤. LOL, I did van life, don't recommend 😅. , Class B or C, or pulling a travel trailer much better😊
Hi Carrie & Brian, a new subscriber here. Please consider to travel to Luang Prabang, Laos when you come to Southeast Asia, definitely underrated country😊
I'm pretty sure that whenever you go you'll get beautiful footage, but you should check what locations are best for UA-cam, if you go there for UA-cam reasons of course :). And also don't be afraid of saying something "bad" about India, I've lived there and it's a hard pill to swallow, and Indian people know it. It's not for everybody, that's for sure, only Bangladesh is more "introvert unfriendly", I guess. Now, India is good for UA-cam, most videos I've seen from other vloggers have quite some views. Japan is also beautiful, I can't wait to see your videos from there. Cheers! 🍺🍺
As for places that I have liked. Brazil (Bahia region). I went around 20 years ago and it was great. Family members and friends have also gone and some quite regularly and recently. A longtime friend from here moved there permanently almost a decade ago. I just saw the friend some weeks ago due to being here on a visit to family and friends. Ghana. I went to Ghana, solo, back in Dec 2004. Fabulous. I went two years back to back so it was either 2023 and 2004 or 2004 and 2005. But, Dec 2004 was the same year of the Tsunami that hit Thailand and co-workers and my boss were freaked out thinking that I was in Thailand where I usually am that time of the year. When I got back to work, there were a lot of hugs that I was safe. Morocco (Marrakesh)- I went back in the early 1980s. Great. Other people I know have been more recently and also loved it. Tunisia (Gammarth and Sousse and a few other areas) Loved it. I was there the year before being in Morocco. South Australia- suburbs of Adelaide area and surroundings. I enjoyed it. I was also in Melbourne where I stopped a couple days before flying home. New Zealand-Took two trips back to back in two different years in the mid-late 1990s. Was staying on a sheep farm on South Island with 3,000 sheep. I was also on the North Island. Have been to N.Z. twice. My favorite spot in N.Z. was Hina Hina Cove where two Kiwi friends and I sat for 5 hours trying to spot yellow-eyed penguins and document them. Fabulous. I love penguins and had wanted to see the rare yellow-eyed ones for many years. Also albatrosses in Dunedin area. It's easy to trek around N.Z. as they don't have all of the creepy critters that are found in a lot of other places in the world where I go. Buenos Aires;: Loved it. Would love to return and also do more of Argentina. As for the Google list, my list is quite different. But, as for China, I've only been to Hong Kong (Jan/Feb 2017). Once was enough. As for Japan, love it. Was there in summers of 2017/2018/2019 as I like hot weather. I would like to also go during cherry blossom season, but the prices are too inflated. Kyoto and that region and expanded areas are my favorite and I also loved being out in Wazuka to get away from the hustle bustle for half a day. And the food was really good at a small local restaurant. One can get to Wazuka by train and bus from Kyoto although that's not how I got there. I hope you do get to Scandinavia. Quite interesting. I've been going regularly for four and a half decades, including once to Finland and just going to Europe in general for that long. However, the weather is very temperamental in Scandinavia to say the least. Heavy clothing takes up space when packing. Plus, it is expensive, but doable. There are a lot of young people traveling that region and with little money. As for India, haven't been and don't have the energy to take it on. I know folks who have taken it on though. But, I do solo travel and am female, so it's a different story from my male friends who have done it solo and also a few others who have done it by tours. As for Venice, I've been. Went two days in a row, but from Treviso as the train is only around a 35-minute trip. Love the city of Treviso and the region, but don't need to return to Venice. I also think that one either loves it or really doesn't love it. But, I loved Asolo which is known as The Pearl of the region of Treviso. I traveled around the Treviso region on 2-3 trips there. As for Bora Bora, in a close friend's two cruises, Tahiti was included both times. She also travels solo and mentioned that she felt that it was more for couples than a solo traveler. She's glad she went, but was a bit bored. Amalfi Coast is beautiful. I went during the summer in the late 1970s, I think it was. But, I don't need to return. And as for the Amazon rain forest, the friend who moved to Brazil has been, but she's fine with the creepy critters. It's not going to happen for me.I'm with Carrie on that one. I deal with enough reptiles/creepy critters in S.E. Asia and don't need to meet up with their extended reptile family members in other parts of the world. Reptiles have been my phobia since a small child and with good reason. LOL! Greetings from Los Angeles
Japan is awesome, I've been three times (from Australia) and would go back again in a heartbeat. I do agree that Australia is sooooo far away from the rest of the world, and very $$$$. Its a tough place to visit in your style due to its size, diversity and remoteness. Plus, Carrie, there are many bugs and spiders, snakes and jellyfish, crocodiles etc, but they aren't wandering the city streets and shops like people make out.
We would stick to the city streets and stay out of the water!! 🤣 We will get down there one day and stay for a couple of months to make the trip worth the time to get there. Thank you for watching and commenting!! Cheers!!🍻
Malta is on our list!! Thank you for the suggestion and confirmation!! 😀 We will look into Miraflores, which we aren't familiar with, so thank you for adding!! Cheers!! 🍻
@@BrianandCarrie in my opinion, if you are prone to headaches, I wouldn't spend too many days in Cusco. The altitude is high. We stayed 3 days in Cusco and spent a full day on the trip to Machu Picchu from there
C'mon, Machu Pichu is truly amazing (Tikal in Guatemala too). It's doable inexpensively I guess. And the food in Peru! Except the Cuy... 😂There's the Peruvian Amazon there too! Probably from there it's easier to get Galapagos Island and Patagonia... and Iguazú (ee-wah-ZOO) We spent 3 weeks in Japan. Our plan was to visit a number of cities, but ended staying almost all the time in Kyoto. We loved it so much! Would do the exact same trip again! Prices are cheap(er) right now! There's Zipair with low prices. Haven't used them, they fly from the west coast only... China is cheap! And there's so so much to see... Venice: been there a couple times, will still be traveling there in the future. Can be expensive though staying in the city. Mestre is much cheaper. Still on our bucket list: Northern Lights anywhere (Iceland, two birds one stone); Patagonia (Southern lights there? Don't know...); still tons of places in Europe; Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Redwoods forests...; etc... Haven't paid much attention to India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, or anywhere Africa... Some parts of Morocco are amazing. The food too! Have heard from friends about Iran and Uzbekistan. Hope governments someday just let people be (our and theirs...) One other thing that we've checked but is not a specific place, is a 'total' eclipse. None of that partial eclipse crap. Totality is it. Had the chance to see our third one in Montreal last month. And starting to plan for the next one (Spain? Iceland? not sure yet where...)
what is amazing to one may be uninspiring to someone else :) I too think Machu Pichu is amazing, in fact.. Peru is an incredible country, I spent a month there many years ago and would love to go back. India is also a very intriguing place and one of my favorites. But to each their own which is what makes travel a uniquely personal experience!
Great video. I enjoyed how you broke down why or why not a place made sense or not to visit. 📺💪🤔 I think India is an incredible place with its rich culture and history. I would love to go visit this one super working dog trainer for 1-3 months. I just have too many issues with food and health safety.😮😢 Side note: As your channel grows and your knowledge of affiliate programs and ambassador programs grow, are there new opportunities that might allow you to slow travel more in more expensive regions/countries? 🤔 Say a month+ in the UK, Denmark, or Paris etc on a $4-5k budget 🤔
If you have enough money, you can always get European (or Western) cuisine prepared in high quality conditions in India. But it would kinda defeat the purpose of visiting, especially since those kitchens are in 5 star hotels.
Thank you for the insights, as always!! As our channel grows, it allows us to explore destinations that we otherwise wouldn't have been able to. However, we are committed to the lifestyle and this channel for the long term, so we will always be on a budget. We will plan yearly, more expensive activities (Safari, Paris, Scandinavia, Japan) balanced out with less costly destinations to stay on budget and still see the world. Great question!!
Great point Radu. Local cuisine is a part of travel. We rarely have western food when we eat out. We cook what we know at home and eat local while out!!
Great video. Jm a retired expat living in Thailand with my Thai partner. We travel a lot. Within Thailand and mostly Vietnam. Went to Phu Quoc in January, Danang coming jn August, then back to Hanoi. Bali after that. These places. (Mostly) sound great, but too far away and expensive. But plenty to see here in SE Asia. Willl try Malaysia again. Went once, wasnt impressed. Maybe Laos. Anyway, great video. Travel safe.
We have been retired and traveling for 9 years and have been to all but 5 and 2 are scheduled this year. China and India are the 2 that we haven't but hope to in the next couple years. Another budget travel channel just did Australia for 5 months by using repositioning cruises to get there and return. They house sat most of the places. they did a hop flight to New Zealand to reset their visas. We are currently in New Zealand for a month and heading to Australia for June. Egypt was not on the list and it should be.
This is great to know. Thank you for adding to the channel. We do house sit and there are plenty to be found in Australia and NZ, so it's just a matter of time before we make our way down under. Thank you for watching and commenting! Safe travels!!! Cheers!!🍻
We do. We got shots before we left for SE Asia and will look into what we may need before we go to Africa as well. Here is a link to the video that we did for SE Asia. Cheers!!🍻 ua-cam.com/video/29-w_C_sZ9Q/v-deo.html
Banff???? Mehhhh It's in my back yard... In actually going to be driving through it in two days on my way to Southern BC. I have never understood the attraction. I grew up in BC Kootenays surrounded by mtns. Hiked them many times. Personally....a mntn is a mntn. It's actually more interesting for me to fly over BC from Calgary to Vancouver than it is to drive through. Buuuuut as I'm driving through from Calgary to Nelson in a couple days Its usually a toss up which way I go... The twisty windy Hwys on my younger days is always more fun than actually arriving... It's all about the journey and which ferry I take. Balfour, or Shelter Bay or just the boring Skyway and hwy 22 & 3. I usually go one way and come back a different way Personally I think Malaga Spain, old Town should be on the list.... So many side trips avail to Gibraltar, Madrid (great architecture), Ronda(get a room overnight in the old monetary on the cliff) comminito del ray, ferry to Morocco or Cueta. Spent 18 days didn't want to come home. An easy 3 months in the Costa del Sol. The cheap wine the ice cold cheap beer, the olives EVERYWHERE not to mention the tapas.
You always appreciate what you're not used to more than what you are. We drove up the mountains while in Romanis because everyone told us how beautiful it was. We are from the North Cascades! The Cliffs of Mohr in Ireland are amazing as well but again, it would be more impressive if we weren't already from an impressive part of the world. We love places like Malaga, and other beach towns because they're not what we are used to. To many, Banff would be incredible!! It is interesting how an amazing beach town in Spain can be much more affordable than a place like Banff. 🤔
Cinqueterre? You compare that to the Amalfi Coast? And you constantly say how great places are on off season? I have been to 62 counties and go to the Amalfi Coast every couple of years before the cruise ships show up. It is fabulous. Jeez. Open your minds a bit
Traveling across the planet to see the Taj Mahal is like doing the same to see the Lincoln Memorial. It’s really nice but not worth the journey. I went to India, never going back.
We would agree. India isn't anywhere close to the top of our list. There are so many other places that appeal to us more. Thank you for watching and commenting, Andy. Cheers!!🍻
@@anneofgreengables1619 It's just a building surrounded by ambulant sellers. I admit I just visited the exterior but still. The beauty of the palace is not worth the trouble to get there.
Haha... 'getting to Australia is a pain in the arse'! Now imagine how it is to live in Australia and go literally anywhere else in the world for holidays!! 😀
same for NZ
We go to Australia every 12-18 mths to see our son and DiL- we’ve tried different ways to arrive… this year we will fly into Sydney from KL and catch the 4 night train across the outback to Perth!
Peru and Machu Picchu can definetly be done on a budget. Peru has very affordable accommodations and food. The sacred valley is beautiful and there are lots of things to see and do. We loved Ollantaytambo! We flew into Lima and bussed to Nasca and from there to Cusco. The buses are easy to navigate, clean, and affordable. If you get to Florida flights are cheap out of Orlando or Miami. Out of all our travels Peru is one of my faves.
Love following you guys for budget advice and love that we are a similar demographic so much more relatable than young youtubers.
I agree 100% - a lot to do
This is great information, Kelly!! We haven't done much research on Paru yet, but we may add it to the next spring list. We feel that our life experiences have helped us see things differently than the younger generation and hopefully, more relatable to ours. 🙂 Thank you for the tips and for watching our channel! 😀
Thank you for adding to the conversation!! 😀
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@@BrianandCarrie We just stayed in Cusco and saw Machu Pichu.. I promise you it is attainable. You guys would probably like Cusco honestly. Lima was okay.
I agree. I stayed at a very affordable place in Ollantaytambo directly across from beautiful, free, ruins. Peru can be done cheaply and it’s absolutely beautiful.
For a Tanzanian safari you could fly into Kilimanjaro Airport and opt to stay in low-cost lodging in Arusha and do day trips to Tarangiri National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, both are spectacular for wildlife. My wife and I have used both Duma and Leopard tour companies and they do great day trips.
Thank you for the advice on this, Mitchell!!
Brian wouldn’t have gone back for the blanket but if god forbid he left the cooler of beer.😊
That would never happen! 😂 Crazy talk!!
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I’m from the US and felt the same about India…. until I went. So I think you should reconsider India! Even if you don’t go to the Taj Mahal. It’s such a unique and special part of the world.
It’s inexpensive even at luxury hotels and only a 4 hour flight from Thailand or Dubai. To stay for a month I recommend Goa on the Arabian Sea and maybe one 2-3 day side trip to the Golden Triangle sites and cities.
Interesting list. Here is some feedback.
1. The Taj Mahal is jaw-dropping beautiful, I wasn't expecting that, I thought it was probably overrated, it's not, it is like a piece of jewelry in the desert. Definitely worth it.
2. Bora-Bora, my husband and I renamed it Bora-Boring. If you don't stay in those $500/night huts on the water, there is only one public beach, and frankly, there are better beaches in cheaper places. The island has nothing worth coming for, no hiking trails, no interesting "downtown" area or anything to visit, food is outrageously expensive. You would get bored there for a month! I think Moorea is much more beautiful, and easily accessible from Papeete (ferry). However I am not ruling out FP entirely, because I really loved the feeling of being in the middle of the Pacific, far from everything (and everyone!) and the local people are really friendly. I would do Rangiroa, Taha'a, Raiatea or Huahine, but on a cruise, so a couple days in different islands; however, this is not a budget trip!
3. Kyoto. Would definitely love to go there, but going there during cherry blossom season is a) very expensive and b) crowded, so I am not sure I would enjoy it.
4. Banff. I have lived in Canada for 30 years and still haven't been there. I would love to go but again, you have to pay $500 a night to stay there, and tons of tourists in the summer. I wish I had gone during covid, rates were probably cheaper and no tourists apart from us Canadians!
We did an Amazon River Cruise with GADVENTURES which was what started us on considering Machu Pichu, and im so happy we did, not just for Machu Pichu but for everything and everyone around it. Infact, when I'm done my cruising career I will be going back. I won't be going back to visit the mountain of Machu Pichu, but I will be going back for the city/towns near by.
So we stayed in Aquas Calientes in order to access Machu Pichu in short time and with great Ease. Sadly because we thought the little place wouldn't have much for us we only stayed the one night, big mistake, it's an amazing place (not for the entire month though). You mentioned Cusco, that was our transition to Aquas Caliente/Machu Pichu, we stayed a couple days there, but sadly that was not enough either. Then there is Olantaytambo ... very sad we only got a glimpse of this place. The rail system in that region is much like Italy (not as many trains and tracks, but gets you everywhere in a very short period of time)
Sooooo, may I suggest you stay in Cusco as your home base while venturing out on day trips to Olantaytambo, Aquas Caliente/Machu Pichu ... partake in some of the other stuff like the rainbow mountain, sand boarding, all the ancient temple ruins in the various places in that region, etc.
The culture and way of life is so incredibly different, far more different then iv seen in any other place iv traveled. The way Vietnam is so separate and different is the way this part of Peru is so different.
If u plan a GBR trip some day I suggest Cairns as your departure point. My sister is a marine biologist there & I’ve been to the area several times from the states. It’s a good spot to locate for long travel as lots of reef excursions from there, but also can explore tons of other day & overnight trips from there too: Daintree rainforest, inland outback, caves, crocs, beaches etc. Cairns is a good sized town I’d imagine u could def find house sitting there. Lots of good (& bad) reef outfitters, when u go I can get a short list of recs if u need from her.
I have heard some really good things about Cairns and using this as a base for other travels. A great suggestion! On the bucket list!
Thank you!!!
Interesting list! Just wanted to chime in about Machu Picchu, Peru. You can absolutely spend a month in Lima and then fly to Cusco and spend a month there. There is so so so much to do and see besides Machu Picchu. Peru is very budget friendly, food is delicious and nature is amazing! Also, you’ll love Lima because it’s very beautiful (specifically Miraflores and Barranco neighborhoods) and it has one the best waterfront parks we have seen! Peru is definitely worth spending a few months!
We are getting a lot of responses on Paru!! We may be there sooner than later!! You are the second to mention Miraflores and 1st for Barranco!! Thank you for the tips!!
You can do the Amazon rainforest from the Peru side, too, if you don't want to deal with Brazil.
Machu Picchu pairs well with Easter Island...a perfect month there may be an Amazon river cruise, Machu Picchu (try and plan at least 2 days to hopefully beat the weather at least one day - miserable when it rains) and then Easter Island. I spent a week on Easter Island and never got bored. :) You could even add on Galapagos Islands...
Great tips you two!! We have officially added Peru to our 2025 schedule!! Not sure that we will get to Easter Island and the Galapagos AND Machu Picchu but who knows!! 🙂
UA-camr Alina McLeod has a great series on China right now, it changed my mind about going there. You may also want to see the latest episodes from The Retirement Travelers for African safari tips. We love your channel and the talks are great. We are currently in Sighisoara and heading to Brasov tommorow based on your series, thanks for showing Romania to us!
We have watched the Retirement Travelers video, but we will have to check out Alina Mcleod, we are not familiar with her. You will have a wonderful time in Romania!! Thank you for watching and for the tips!
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@@BrianandCarrie She is Canadian. For this viewer, you are more on point for me than she is
I highly recommend the 'Little Chinese Everywhere' channel. I've recently started watching it and really appreciate the unique aspects of China it highlights! 🤩
While in North America, think about a trip to Newfoundland and Labrador. Some amazing places from Gros Morne to L'Anse aux Meadows, Saint Johns, up into Labrador along the atlantic coast, iceburg watching, lots of fabulous opportunities that don't get enough attention.
Great discussion - no right or wrong answers here. Depends on personal taste, travelling experience and stage of life.
Few quick comments: Peru is a hidden gem. Lots of amazing/unique places to see, apart from macchu picchu, for such a small country. Argentina / Patagonia is fantastic! For safari, I would pick East Africa (masai mara in Kenya or sarangeti in Tanzania) over Kruger for a multitude of reasons. As for India- magical place with variety of food, culture, landscape, history that is unmatched. But you have to be ready and seasoned traveller or know someone local to get the best of India. You will hate India or love it - no in between. Full transferncy i grew up there...but speaking from an American perspective. My now wife (who didnt know much about India) and I traveled to India from the US as friends, and became a couple due to the magic of India :). Keep the travel discussions coming. Cheers.
We are getting soooo many comments on Peru!! It has made the list for 2025!!! 😀
I tell people that India is equal parts fascinating and repelling-depending on your lens and particular experiences there, you will see both sides but come down on one side or the other. For me (been there twice), fascinating won out. Still, there may be challenges to planning and executing that trip yourselves the first time.
Love following your vlogs. As an Australian may I recommend a vlog from Eat Walk Learn on doing the Great Barrier Reef on a budget. Honestly I don’t think you could do it cheaper and they didn’t have the crowds we endured on the large boat we mistakenly took. Also they have a fabulous one on the Sydney coastal walk which can be down over several days which is free and you will see lots of places Sydney people enjoy and not just Bondi etc. If you can home sit Australia does not have to be $$$
Thank you, Allan! Australia is definitely on our list for the near future. The tip is greatly appreciated!!
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The Spit to Manly walk is one of the best walks in the world. You can use trains to do sections of The Great North Walk too - loops and back to the train. Walking in Sydney around the harbour and coast is superb. Winter (May to October) has great weather normally - 20 degrees and clear skies (but it has been very wet recently).
Brian and Carrie, nice to see you. Ecuador has Amozonia as well. When things get better in Ecuador something to consider. Quito was the first city named under UNESCO site, Cuenca is beautiful and Oravalo has the bigggest indigenous market in South America. You have Galapagos, Sierra and Amazonia to discover.
Patagonia is also in my bucket list. Thinking of hiking to Perito Moreno on the Argentina side and Torres del Paine on the Chile side.
If you go to China, may I suggest Macau! It’s beautiful there, it was a Portuguese colony until 1999. The food is fantastic a mix of Portuguese and Chinese!
I love your videos!
Thank you for the tip and for watching!!! ❤️
For barrier reef or similar, consider Port Douglas as it’s a gorgeous easy to get around area with call on demand minibus service to cover peninsula. Long 4 mile flat beach to walk each day with headland and fantastic views. Some free activities there too. Snorkeling is superb off Cape Tribulation with smaller groups and excellent guides. Don’t be afraid of sharks either - seriously, it’s salt water crocodiles that you need to be aware of off the beach and box jellyfish. You cannot swim off the beach in certain seasons. Some fully self contained apartments with pools can be found for very reasonable prices. A shuttle bus picks you up at Cairns airport and delivers you in less than 90 minutes. (We live in the SW of WA and visit during our winter -May to August is a good time).
Great advice, Duncan! Thank you so much!!
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Brian is so funny. He always makes me laugh. Another great video. Keep ‘em coming!
Thank you, Lisa! 😁
We have self-travelled the Galapagos twice, staying in Airbnbs and taking ferries/boats to see the islands. Affordable and great 3 weeks. Cuenca is a great city to live in for awhile.
That's great to know, thank you so for sharing 😊
Been to Iguazu (Ig-wah-SU) Falls - be warned! Check for when local kids are out of school (we were there in July 2019) - the place is PACKED. It's a large complex of trails, there's a bird sanctuary nearby, which was lovely. We saw it from both sides (Brazil and Argentina) - not to be missed. But you will need some ground transportation, and the taxi was fine. We did it all on a budget, but not someplace to stay for an extended time. We trekked around Brazil (Rio, Sao Paulo, and Brasilia) for 3 weeks. The local flights are affordable, and WOW flying into Sao Paulo is eye-popping! Thanks for a fun video!
Good to know about the flights. We haven't really started our research yet and we were wondering! We haven't considered Brazil much, especially now with the new visa requirements. We will see, our minds can easily be changed! 😀
Morocco is wonderful. Rabat, Fes for overnight glamping camel ride (get your guide), Chefhauen, Tangier. All very reasonable. Cheap flights from Europe. Great train system to South.
Great video guys! Love the open discussion between you two.
My wife and I absolutely loved Bora Bora, Machu Picchu, Grand Canyon, Angkor Wat, and Banff. They really should be on everyone’s list.
I would add: the Philippians, Bali, Patagonia, Japan, Iceland, Vietnam, RV up through Canada/Alaska for a Summer, and Norway.
Even consider budget friendly countries like Poland, Estonia in Europe, I think you guys would love it!
We have spent time in Vietnam and Poland and loved both. Although we only had a week in Poland. We will be visiting Patagonia in 2025!! Thank you for all the recommendations, Ben!!
We hike Rim-to-Rim in one day at the Grand Canyon one each year in retirement. We’ve done it three times (60, 61, 62) so far. Most amazing place we’ve been…especially if you walk to the bottom. Exceeds the hype.
A friend of ours just did this and said that it was an amazing experience! as always, thank you for adding to the channel!
I really enjoyed this video. We have been to many of the places on your list. I have several suggestions, but here are just two to consider:
When you visit Banff, please go to the Columbia ice fields and Jasper.
Secondly, in China, consider adding Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum with the Terracotta Army. Good luck.
Roger
Thank you, Roger! We may be visiting China before Banff even though Banff is only a 7-hr. drive from our hometown.
Thank you for your time and posting. Not to make you jealous, but I lived in Cairns and Port Douglas, Queensland for 2 1/2 years. Went scuba diving four times and fishing a couple of times. And yes, it's worth it. It has been a while but if you have any questions, let me know. And yes, Australia is NOT cheap.
Thank you, David!!
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I consider the Amalfi coast like Disney World and Chinka Terra like Six Flags. There is so much to do and see outside of even Positano and Capri. I was mad on Italy before we went and now I would go back anytime. I think it just depends on where and the experiences you have within. Safe travels.
How about a cruise from Honolulu to Sydney? You could hit a few of the South Pacific islands and add on Australia at the end.
I live on Oahu and am considering just such a cruise this October, then from Sydney go to either Bali, Thailand, and/or Vietnam. :)
Karlovac Croatia is one that I really want to see, with those beautiful waterfalls. I think the national park is called, Krka.
26:15 I would suggest you go to the Amazon in Peru. It is near Machu Picchu too.
Going to Banff next month! It’s a stunning area, it’s our second time :)
Iceland is at the top of our Bucket list!
We may have to drive up from Bellingham when we are home in July. Thank you for watching and commenting!! 😀
Do Yoho and Jasper. Cheaper nearby accomodations and just as stunning! Banff has a press agent. LOL
Two additional thoughts which might be useful from time to time. First, if you're already half way around the world, go the extra 300km to see that expensive place now because it's cheaper than coming back in 2 years when you realize your regret at missing out! Two, for expensive destinations consider repeating a 3-day pattern of skimping for 2 nights (tent or hostel, grocery) then 1 night in a hotel; this has been the sweet spot for this solo traveler, where I get to experience pricier places without too much discomfort. YMMV. Happy travels!
I lived in Quito, Ecuador for a bit about a decade ago, while I was there I was able to book a last minute Galapagos cruise from one of the travel agencies at a substantial discount. You could try your luck with that as there are some phenomenal last minute deals.
Just for fun: Moorea or Bora Bora (FP), Cook Islands, Switzerland, Lake Louise (Canada), Santoriini, Milford Sound (NZ), Shipwreck Beach Zakynthos (GR), Madeira (PT), Azores (PT), Florence (IT), Perth (AU). My first memory in life is from Venice (we lived in Germany at the time). I didn't forget my blankie! 😀
Nice list!! As you know we have been to a few, but we have many more to go!! And never forget the blankie!! 😂
Go visit Xinjiang when you’re in China. It looks amazing.
Interesting to hear your thoughts. I actually have machu pichu in my plans, one of the first things I'm hoping to do after we retire (next year??), and before I'm too old to walk it... From what I read about Peru, Lima seems to me like a great city to stay in for a month. maybe we'll do a Spanish course there. I also wanted to comment about your plans to go to Kyoto for the cherry blossom. We went there in 2019, didn't really want to go then because I assumed it would be crowded but had to go during my kids' spring break. I wouldn't have gone there at that time, definitely too crowded, even though I loved Kyoto, I would have preferred to go between the 2 peaks of cherry blossom and the golden week, maybe think about it. WA has marvelous cherry blossoms, so it wasn't worth it for me. 🙂🙂
Great video. Albania is on my list along with many other spots. I do understand your comments/concerns about India, heading there in Oct and I anticipate that the experience will one to remember. We did our Safari in Botswana - 3 different camps on the Okavango Delta in Sept. This perfect time to travel this area as it comes to life. An unbelievable experience.
Nice to know where and the time of year you did your Safari! We hope to be able to do one soon. Thank you so much!! Safe travels and thanks again for watching and commenting!
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Lovin all the videos and formats y’all are putting out! The trifecta of Turkey, Greece and Italy are bringing some exciting thoughts to my girlfriend and my mind. Your videos are super helpful and informative. Thanks so much!☀️
Thank you so much for watching our channel!! Hopefully you two can get to one or all of these locations soon!!
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Loved the video. I will give you two all the credit for actually helping to create many of the locations on our bucket list. In Fall 2025 we will be in Alicante, Spain for a month, and the Algarve coast in Portugal. Definitely two places we learned of from your videos. Sarande Albania is also going to be a one month stay for us. Also added thanks to your videos. There are several other destinations, as we have plans for at least 9 1/2months so far. We love your channel. Long time subscribers from Tacoma (Shannon) and Greg (Bremerton). We're following behind you two in our travels, but maybe one day we'll all be in the PNW and have a beer. Cheers!
We would love to meet up back in the PNW or on the road!! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel!! We are so happy that you are finding value. Safe travels!
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What a fun video! I have been to all except 2 places. Galapagos my favourite the first time I went there were no tourists and I loved it, the second time was not so good as it was packed with tourists but great place. If you go, I recommend island hopping 😊
China is on our list, though not scheduled yet. But, I have an advantage-my partner speaks and writes Mandarin and has been to China 8 times for work!
That would be a big advantage!! 😂
It’s expensive here in OZ ! Hence the reason I travel outside the country longterm. I’ve been to Cambodia 3 times, Siem Reap is great as is the South. I just loved the Koh Rong Islands, in particular Koh Rong Sanloem. It is a must do 🩵
The next time we go to SE Asia will be going to Siem Reap! 😊
Iceland is breathtaking anywhere you go there. The landscape is otherworldly. I know... I've been there 5 times! Expensive, just like other Scandinavian countries, but so worth it. And it is also a great place to see strong northern lights!
We may plan something in 2026 for Scandinavia. It is expensive so we may have to be creative. Thank you for watching and commenting, Steve!
From that list there are 5 places in South America. As slow travelers, to stay a few months traveling around the continent and visiting those countries would be an option. Of course, you should research any visa requirements for USA citizens. All of those countries have a lot to offer, and their natural beauty is incredible. Machu Picchu in Perú, Galápagos Islands in Ecuador, Iguazú Falls in Argentina/Brasil, Patagonia in Chile/Argentina and the Amazon Rainforest, all those places are stunning.
We are excited for this leg of our adventure! We will be in Argentina early January 2025! Thank you for watching, Carmen!
Years ago my favorite place was Wengen Switzerland in the Alps but it’s an expensive country. August had gorgeous weather.
I am on a transatlantic cruise now and loved Azores. Beautiful sunny day. Only a 4 hour flight from NY and not in Schengen zone even though it’s Portuguese. 2 hour flight from Lisbon.
I’ve seen the Great Wall twice. Interesting but very touristy.
I got altitude sickness at 7000 feet on the rim of the Grand Canyon and had to take a 70 mile ambulance ride to Flagstaff the closest hospital. I should have slept low in Sedona, gone to the rim during the day and then back down to Sedona. I rafted through it when I was 36. A rugged beautiful trip. Good for young people with good agility and excellent health!
We would love to travel through Switzerland and experience the Alps and see Wengen. It is expensive so we will have to wait.
We also did the transatlantic cruise but only got a few hours in a very rainy day in the Azores so didn't get the experience that we had hoped for. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Pamela and welcome to the community!! ❤️
Re: Amazon...we have done two different areas in Ecuador. Both equally amazing. One was more expensive (Napo Wildlife Center) and the other further north in Ecuador near Colombian border. BTW, we travel inexpensively slow travel, are 66 & 68 Canadians, retired. You helped us a lot with our 2 month trip to Turkiye (just back). We have been to almost all of the bucket list places you mentioned so if you ever want to talk, let us know!
That's so great to know, thank you 😊. Hope you enjoyed your time in Turkiye. Cheers!!
If you're going to be in Southern Africa then you must go to see the Victoria Falls -in Zambia - one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World and the largest waterfalls in the world
We did 2 14 day sections of an Asian cruise in March of 2019. We had a 3 day guide tour in China. We weren't able to see Shanghai, so that's a still to see. The great wall was amazing!!!
We may be heading to SE Asia in 2025 and China is a possibility. We are still not sure about of 2025 with the exception of Argentina but we have been looking at Japan and China a lot lately.
Not sure what you’re budget is but it would be easy to spend months in Peru: Lima, Cusco, Nazsca lines region, Lake Titicaca etc. Then go to Bolivia because that is a country you don’t know should make your list (if you like mountains).
Also, everyone should give India a chance because it is awesome. If you can handle Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia then you can handle India.
Very true, Jason. We have added Peru to our 2025 plans. Very excited about that one!!
Another really good video. I think you are giving short shrift to Amalfi Coast, which has one of the most incredible drives Sorrento to Positano. Southern South America looks like an area of interest. You have already added things to my bucket list in your travels. I have a bucket list with experiences/events as well as locations to visit. I also split out "couples' locations like Hawaii or Greece which I wouldn't do as a solo traveller. You two have a unique lens of the month-long stay which in time I want to adopt. BTW you will love Banff and that area. And beyond the Grand Canyon, I would suggest Antelope Canyon and Zion National Park. Spectacular! Cheers!
We may plan on Banff as early as this summer. We will see how much time we have while back in the PNW. As always, Robert, thank you!!
Iguazu Falls is definitely on my bucket list! ...and if you happen to be back in the northern part of Vietnam, check out Ban Gioc Falls.
We recently did a trip to Ecuador and Peru. We loved it. We did a land based trip to the Galapagos and the best resource we found when planning was a TripAdvisor post, "Galapagos Islands - Detailed Guide for Land-based Travelers". Though the prices may be slightly outdated, the information was very good. We were surprised by how much we loved Peru! We visited Cusco, Arequipa, and Lima. Machu Picchu was incredible! You can also do Peru Hop which can take you all through southern Peru. We decided to fly between cities and found this fit our style of travel a bit better. One of my favorite blogs when planning South American adventures has been Along Dusty Roads. Happy Travels! I love your channel and have found the information incredibly helpful! Thanks!! :)
We have had dozens of comments about Peru since this video was posted!! We have now scheduled it for 2025!! Thank you!! 😊
Yes, Iceland when you are in Norway seeing the northern lights.
Another awesome video. I've been to many of these places and they definitely should be on the list. I would add Bali (and Indonesia in general - very affordable and like southeast Asia, but unique), Georgia (very affordable, unique culture and food and a year visa for Americans), Nepal (especially if you like hiking), and Egypt/Morocco (VERY affordable, but can be challenging - I lived in Egypt for 2 years and it's a special place). I completely understand your reluctance for India. It's intense. After a month, my wife said "never again" but I really liked it. I get why the Tah Mahal is a must see, but the cities in Rajasthan are so much more interesting. Can't wait to see some videos from Cambodia. If you love Vietnam and Thailand, you'll love Cambodia too! If you like San Francisco, you'll like Cape Town. They are basically the same city. I actually think one of the most affordable ways (at least it used to be) to visit Australia might be a cruise from Australia to and around New Zealand via the barrier reef. Spend as much time in Japan as possible. It's an expensive country in general, but also very easy to visit on a budget as well. There's just so much to do and see there. It's one of my favorite countries.
All great additions! We have heard a lot about Egypt and Morocco and Japan will be as soon as next year!!
Can you give us some details about doing the Safari on a budget
We haven't gone on one yet but when we do you will get all the details!! 🙂
You guys should check Armenia a beautiful country so much to see and history
I have been to Rajasthan India & the Taj & it was incredible. I am very well traveled and have been all around the world so not my first rodeo. Southern India is also amazing. Have you thought about going to Egypt? Iton my list ... also the Phillipines.
Great video guys but seriously not a single location in the UK? Perhaps I am biased but what about the Scottish Highlands, the English Lake District, the Pembrokeshire Coast, Devon & Cornwall, the Yorkshire Dales to name a few? Brian what about those British country pubs?
You would have to ask Google about that, since it is a list from Google, NOT from B and C. They said so several times!
We would love to blame Google for all of our miss-steps!! 😂 We do like that we are getting more ideas from other places besides that list. The UK will be on our shortlist soon!! 😀
@@BrianandCarrie Good to hear. I don’t know if house sitting is a thing here but if so it may be a good idea as prices have gone through the roof recently.
More unsolicited advice🙂. We loved the around the horn cruise. Choose one that includes the Falklands if you can - easy accessible penguin viewing.
We flew from Buenos Aires to Iguaza Falls but there must be a cheaper way.
Also echo what others have said re Peru. You wouldn’t want to spend a month in one place but Lima(Miraflores), Cuzco, Ollaytantambo and Machu Picchu together make an unforgettable and quite affordable month.
Also our travels this winter included Japan from March 8 for four weeks. Tokyo and south. It was unseasonably cool and we still saw lots of cherry blossoms in many places. We also did two THS one week pet sits - they do exist here. And for what it’s worth we liked Nara even better than Kyoto.
Hope you do a safari soon. It’s tops on our bucket list but we haven’t figured out how yet. Will be watching.
We love advice from fellow travelers!! We are excited about the cruise to Buenos Aires. We are getting a lot of advice on Peru so it is looking like it will be added to the itinerary for next spring!! We will get to the safari sooner than later!! 😀
Amtrak has some nice sleeper trains that take you around the Grand Canyon and its a lovely way to travel
Kyoto is great but like Venice, has gotten really over touristed so expect crowds. Cherry blossom season is really hard to time, short (1 week) but start times can vary a lot. Consider the Fall foliage season which lasts longer and is really beautiful too. Kamakura, Kanazawa, Takayama, Naka Sendo, are all great, well preserved towns too.
Thank you!! We have yet to research Japan so this will help. Thank you for contributing to the channel!! 🙂
A good comprise for the Amazon. You can always take a cruise to Manaus in Brazil then do excursions..
Great idea, we will have to check that out! Thank you for the tip and for watching the channel!
Cheers!!🍻
Fun video team! BTW you are getting a couple of shout outs from ‘Two sides of Fi’. You would be great guests for them.
Very cool!! We looked them up and it looks like a cool channel! 😀
Great video, thanks.
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching 😊
Big fan of your budget travel videos. You have provided some well advised travel hacks and tips that can be applied for all. I understand your past travels of Italy were mixed and at times underwhelming, but to compare Tropea and the Cinque Terre to not wanting to go to the Amalfi Coast is a miss. As all of Italy has become, the timing of when to visit is the key, like many other very popular sites. The Amalfi Coast and Santorini are two of the most unique and beautiful destinations a traveler can experience.
Hope you’ll find your way back to Italy one day and give this awesome country with such varied landscapes and sites to visit another try. We’ll be going for our 10th time this Fall and still only scratching the surface of this diverse country(history, culture, food, people, landscapes).
We do need to go back to Italy at some point. Like you say, after the 10th time you are only scratching the surface. We did a video last week on travel hacks. I'll link it below! Thank you for watching and commenting!!
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I would love to go to Angkor Wat. Checked into Machu Picchu but it takes up too much time and to go.
Great list, been to 4 of the sites. Highly recommend the Galapagos which you can save a lot of money by doing a land-based trip from one of the two main islands with day trips. As for Machu Picchu, go straight to Cusco, don't waste time in Lima. Easy to spend a month in this area if you like culture and history. And since you mentioned an Amazon trip, you could do what I did and leave from Cusco and take a tour through Manu National Park and then a boat trip down the Madre de Dios river where there are fabulous lodges and it's nearly the same as being in the Amazon basin itself (the river is a tributary to the Amazon). Also highly recommend Kruger; I'm going there in November, it's a huge park with fewer crowds and all the same wildlife as more famous countries to the north. And South Africa could easily keep you entertained for a month especially around Cape Town; one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
Thank you for all the tips, Christin. We have officially added Peru to the 2025 calendar!! 😀
Hi B&C re "the google list"...reconsider Peru. We did it in 2010. It could tick off several boxes for you both; You can do an Amazon lodge out of Iquitos. It was hot and sweaty (I love that stuff) but you see birds, cats, bats, and other animals outside of insects. We actually fished for and ate Pirahanna. Also, outside of Cusco and Machupichu; there is a road that does a ring around the area. We hired a driver and got to see alot more of Incan culture and less touristed sites. And for coastal water sight, we spent several days on the northern coast in Mancora. It is a big surf destination. Plus there were areas we didn't get to that I would have liked to see like Lake Titticaca. We did Lima but only for 36 hrs; could have stayed a little longer. It was a great adventure. The only drawback of getting around the country is by flying. We became regulars at a particular restaurant at the Lima airport. The trip (2-1/2 weeks for us but could have been longer) was worth it!
Peru has been reconsidered!! Based on all the comments we are getting Peru has made the 2025 list!!! 😀
Hay guys, I think you should move Machu Picchu to the right category, it can easily be a budget locaton, even though Machu Picchu can be a costly single location. I would recommend staying a month in the Sacred Valley, you can easily get around to many locations by public transportation, and there is a lot more to see than just Machu Picchu. There are many amazing hikes you can do in the area as well, Huycho Cusco, Tipon, Pisac, and the hike down into the valley from Chinchero is supposed to be very nice as well.
With all the responses we are getting about Paru it sounds like we will have to move Machu Picchu up the list!! Thank you for watching and commenting!!
IGUZA falls loooooool I needed a good laugh today, thanks! I was there a month ago and it was pretty cool..
That is great that you were there!! We will make it soon enough and learn the correct pronunciation!! 😂Thank you for watching!!
Cheers!!🍻
Amazon would be so far off my bucket list that it’s not even worth the wood to build the bucket!!!
Hubby wants to go though. I hate snakes, bugs, eating bugs & plants!
Brian, let me know when you go & I’ll send hubby w/you! lol
Thank you, Pam! Larry and I will have a great time!! 🤣 🤣
Cheers!!🍻
We live in Sydney and are going to Europe at Christmas UK Poland Germany France Cheque Republic for Chrissy markets we can't wait but to let you know our beaches are as good as Spain,try white haven beach in the whitsundays. Yes Australia is expensive but Scandinavia is worse .Australia has the great barrier reef but you snorkel with a special suit due to jelly fish which are dangerous but the tour guides keep you safe.you,'ll need an online visa but it's easy,the same for the Us,I think you,'ll like Australia.
We will get to Australia sooner than later. It is on our bucket list for sure!! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Cheers!!🍻
You could check out the North Rim entrance to the Grand Canyon, stellar views and hiking trails. Then drive north to Utah and, well, Utah, pure heavan with all the national parks and ancient ruins and fantastic views, hiking, camping❤. LOL, I did van life, don't recommend 😅. , Class B or C, or pulling a travel trailer much better😊
Someday we will be doing some kind of US tour. Not sure how yet but it will happen!
I would do Machu Picchu, forget the month thing. Trek to Machu Picchu on the Inca trail.
Hi Carrie & Brian, a new subscriber here. Please consider to travel to Luang Prabang, Laos when you come to Southeast Asia, definitely underrated country😊
When we do return to SE Asia, we will be exploring Laos! Thank you for watching!! ❤️
It's pronounced E-gua-sue Falls. It is truly amazing, especially when it has rained a bit prior to going.
Thank you, Tom!! 😂 We will get it right when we go!!
Cheers!!🍻
I'm pretty sure that whenever you go you'll get beautiful footage, but you should check what locations are best for UA-cam, if you go there for UA-cam reasons of course :). And also don't be afraid of saying something "bad" about India, I've lived there and it's a hard pill to swallow, and Indian people know it. It's not for everybody, that's for sure, only Bangladesh is more "introvert unfriendly", I guess. Now, India is good for UA-cam, most videos I've seen from other vloggers have quite some views. Japan is also beautiful, I can't wait to see your videos from there. Cheers! 🍺🍺
As for places that I have liked.
Brazil (Bahia region). I went around 20 years ago and it was great. Family members and friends have also gone and some quite regularly and recently. A longtime friend from here moved there permanently almost a decade ago. I just saw the friend some weeks ago due to being here on a visit to family and friends.
Ghana. I went to Ghana, solo, back in Dec 2004. Fabulous. I went two years back to back so it was either 2023 and 2004 or 2004 and 2005. But, Dec 2004 was the same year of the Tsunami that hit Thailand and co-workers and my boss were freaked out thinking that I was in Thailand where I usually am that time of the year. When I got back to work, there were a lot of hugs that I was safe.
Morocco (Marrakesh)- I went back in the early 1980s. Great. Other people I know have been more recently and also loved it.
Tunisia (Gammarth and Sousse and a few other areas) Loved it. I was there the year before being in Morocco.
South Australia- suburbs of Adelaide area and surroundings. I enjoyed it. I was also in Melbourne where I stopped a couple days before flying home.
New Zealand-Took two trips back to back in two different years in the mid-late 1990s. Was staying on a sheep farm on South Island with 3,000 sheep. I was also on the North Island. Have been to N.Z. twice. My favorite spot in N.Z. was Hina Hina Cove where two Kiwi friends and I sat for 5 hours trying to spot yellow-eyed penguins and document them. Fabulous. I love penguins and had wanted to see the rare yellow-eyed ones for many years. Also albatrosses in Dunedin area. It's easy to trek around N.Z. as they don't have all of the creepy critters that are found in a lot of other places in the world where I go.
Buenos Aires;: Loved it. Would love to return and also do more of Argentina.
As for the Google list, my list is quite different. But, as for China, I've only been to Hong Kong (Jan/Feb 2017). Once was enough. As for Japan, love it. Was there in summers of 2017/2018/2019 as I like hot weather. I would like to also go during cherry blossom season, but the prices are too inflated. Kyoto and that region and expanded areas are my favorite and I also loved being out in Wazuka to get away from the hustle bustle for half a day. And the food was really good at a small local restaurant. One can get to Wazuka by train and bus from Kyoto although that's not how I got there.
I hope you do get to Scandinavia. Quite interesting. I've been going regularly for four and a half decades, including once to Finland and just going to Europe in general for that long. However, the weather is very temperamental in Scandinavia to say the least. Heavy clothing takes up space when packing. Plus, it is expensive, but doable. There are a lot of young people traveling that region and with little money.
As for India, haven't been and don't have the energy to take it on. I know folks who have taken it on though. But, I do solo travel and am female, so it's a different story from my male friends who have done it solo and also a few others who have done it by tours.
As for Venice, I've been. Went two days in a row, but from Treviso as the train is only around a 35-minute trip. Love the city of Treviso and the region, but don't need to return to Venice. I also think that one either loves it or really doesn't love it. But, I loved Asolo which is known as The Pearl of the region of Treviso. I traveled around the Treviso region on 2-3 trips there.
As for Bora Bora, in a close friend's two cruises, Tahiti was included both times. She also travels solo and mentioned that she felt that it was more for couples than a solo traveler. She's glad she went, but was a bit bored.
Amalfi Coast is beautiful. I went during the summer in the late 1970s, I think it was. But, I don't need to return. And as for the Amazon rain forest, the friend who moved to Brazil has been, but she's fine with the creepy critters. It's not going to happen for me.I'm with Carrie on that one. I deal with enough reptiles/creepy critters in S.E. Asia and don't need to meet up with their extended reptile family members in other parts of the world. Reptiles have been my phobia since a small child and with good reason. LOL!
Greetings from Los Angeles
Love all the insights!!!! 😀
Hi Bellinghamsters. I can attest to Cape Town being beautiful. I am from there and lived there for 36 yrs.
Hello, Bellingham!! 😀 Thank you for the tip AND for watching!! 😀
Japan is awesome, I've been three times (from Australia) and would go back again in a heartbeat.
I do agree that Australia is sooooo far away from the rest of the world, and very $$$$. Its a tough place to visit in your style due to its size, diversity and remoteness.
Plus, Carrie, there are many bugs and spiders, snakes and jellyfish, crocodiles etc, but they aren't wandering the city streets and shops like people make out.
We would stick to the city streets and stay out of the water!! 🤣 We will get down there one day and stay for a couple of months to make the trip worth the time to get there. Thank you for watching and commenting!!
Cheers!!🍻
We think you should put Malta on your list. Also,we have been to Machu Picchu and made Miraflores our home base
Agreed, spend 5 weeks on Malta and I believe the two of you would enjoy it.
Malta is on our list!! Thank you for the suggestion and confirmation!! 😀 We will look into Miraflores, which we aren't familiar with, so thank you for adding!!
Cheers!! 🍻
@@BrianandCarrie in my opinion, if you are prone to headaches, I wouldn't spend too many days in Cusco. The altitude is high. We stayed 3 days in Cusco and spent a full day on the trip to Machu Picchu from there
Could you please post the link where you got this list?
We simply Googled top 20 bucket destinations.
Have you considered the second largest Barrier Reef in the world which is in Belize? I don’t think it’s shark infested like in Australia.
We have just started talking about Belize for a possible 2026 destination.
C'mon, Machu Pichu is truly amazing (Tikal in Guatemala too). It's doable inexpensively I guess. And the food in Peru! Except the Cuy... 😂There's the Peruvian Amazon there too! Probably from there it's easier to get Galapagos Island and Patagonia... and Iguazú (ee-wah-ZOO)
We spent 3 weeks in Japan. Our plan was to visit a number of cities, but ended staying almost all the time in Kyoto. We loved it so much! Would do the exact same trip again! Prices are cheap(er) right now! There's Zipair with low prices. Haven't used them, they fly from the west coast only...
China is cheap! And there's so so much to see...
Venice: been there a couple times, will still be traveling there in the future. Can be expensive though staying in the city. Mestre is much cheaper.
Still on our bucket list: Northern Lights anywhere (Iceland, two birds one stone); Patagonia (Southern lights there? Don't know...); still tons of places in Europe; Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Redwoods forests...; etc...
Haven't paid much attention to India, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, or anywhere Africa... Some parts of Morocco are amazing. The food too!
Have heard from friends about Iran and Uzbekistan. Hope governments someday just let people be (our and theirs...)
One other thing that we've checked but is not a specific place, is a 'total' eclipse. None of that partial eclipse crap. Totality is it. Had the chance to see our third one in Montreal last month. And starting to plan for the next one (Spain? Iceland? not sure yet where...)
what is amazing to one may be uninspiring to someone else :) I too think Machu Pichu is amazing, in fact.. Peru is an incredible country, I spent a month there many years ago and would love to go back. India is also a very intriguing place and one of my favorites. But to each their own which is what makes travel a uniquely personal experience!
Uzbekistan is perfectly "normal" to visit, no issues whatsoever from their government. You can't compare it to Iran.
@@RaduRadonys Sorry, I meant it for Iran here...
Great video. I enjoyed how you broke down why or why not a place made sense or not to visit. 📺💪🤔
I think India is an incredible place with its rich culture and history. I would love to go visit this one super working dog trainer for 1-3 months. I just have too many issues with food and health safety.😮😢
Side note: As your channel grows and your knowledge of affiliate programs and ambassador programs grow, are there new opportunities that might allow you to slow travel more in more expensive regions/countries? 🤔
Say a month+ in the UK, Denmark, or Paris etc on a $4-5k budget 🤔
If you have enough money, you can always get European (or Western) cuisine prepared in high quality conditions in India. But it would kinda defeat the purpose of visiting, especially since those kitchens are in 5 star hotels.
Thank you for the insights, as always!! As our channel grows, it allows us to explore destinations that we otherwise wouldn't have been able to. However, we are committed to the lifestyle and this channel for the long term, so we will always be on a budget. We will plan yearly, more expensive activities (Safari, Paris, Scandinavia, Japan) balanced out with less costly destinations to stay on budget and still see the world. Great question!!
Great point Radu. Local cuisine is a part of travel. We rarely have western food when we eat out. We cook what we know at home and eat local while out!!
Welcome to China❤❤❤I am waiting for you in Hainan island
Great video.
Jm a retired expat living in Thailand with my Thai partner.
We travel a lot. Within Thailand and mostly Vietnam. Went to Phu Quoc in January, Danang coming jn August, then back to Hanoi. Bali after that.
These places. (Mostly) sound great, but too far away and expensive.
But plenty to see here in SE Asia. Willl try Malaysia again. Went once, wasnt impressed. Maybe Laos.
Anyway, great video. Travel safe.
I've never had Greece on my list. Isn't one Greek Isle very much like the others. Yes they're gorgeous but...
We have been retired and traveling for 9 years and have been to all but 5 and 2 are scheduled this year. China and India are the 2 that we haven't but hope to in the next couple years. Another budget travel channel just did Australia for 5 months by using repositioning cruises to get there and return. They house sat most of the places. they did a hop flight to New Zealand to reset their visas. We are currently in New Zealand for a month and heading to Australia for June. Egypt was not on the list and it should be.
This is great to know. Thank you for adding to the channel. We do house sit and there are plenty to be found in Australia and NZ, so it's just a matter of time before we make our way down under. Thank you for watching and commenting! Safe travels!!!
Cheers!!🍻
Seychelles!
YES!! We had to look it up and it looks amazing!! Thank you!!
Banff is good, but I think it is just OK for people from Washington State.
Very true! We live in an amazing part of the world.
IGUACU FALLS BRASIL = sounds like =
IGGGG-GUAH-SOU FALLS
The C with the little squiggly thing on the bottom sounds like an S
Have you considered Vietnam ?
We have a few videos on Vietnam! Beautiful country!!! You look forward to going back soon.
And Colombia?
Hi, Elena. We have friends who just traveled through Columbia and absolutely loved it. We will be getting some advice when we return home!
@@BrianandCarrie, that’s good to hear, please let me know what they say
Great video. Do you ever consider the vaccines and shots you'll need to travel to certain places (Africa)?
We do. We got shots before we left for SE Asia and will look into what we may need before we go to Africa as well. Here is a link to the video that we did for SE Asia.
Cheers!!🍻
ua-cam.com/video/29-w_C_sZ9Q/v-deo.html
Time stamps please
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Filthy and chaotic. What’s not to like?
OMG For some reason I read this as Filthy and Catholic and I was thinking, what in the...??? 😂
Banff???? Mehhhh
It's in my back yard... In actually going to be driving through it in two days on my way to Southern BC.
I have never understood the attraction. I grew up in BC Kootenays surrounded by mtns. Hiked them many times. Personally....a mntn is a mntn. It's actually more interesting for me to fly over BC from Calgary to Vancouver than it is to drive through. Buuuuut as I'm driving through from Calgary to Nelson in a couple days Its usually a toss up which way I go... The twisty windy Hwys on my younger days is always more fun than actually arriving... It's all about the journey and which ferry I take. Balfour, or Shelter Bay or just the boring Skyway and hwy 22 & 3.
I usually go one way and come back a different way
Personally I think Malaga Spain, old Town should be on the list.... So many side trips avail to Gibraltar, Madrid (great architecture), Ronda(get a room overnight in the old monetary on the cliff) comminito del ray, ferry to Morocco or Cueta. Spent 18 days didn't want to come home. An easy 3 months in the Costa del Sol. The cheap wine the ice cold cheap beer, the olives EVERYWHERE not to mention the tapas.
You always appreciate what you're not used to more than what you are. We drove up the mountains while in Romanis because everyone told us how beautiful it was. We are from the North Cascades! The Cliffs of Mohr in Ireland are amazing as well but again, it would be more impressive if we weren't already from an impressive part of the world. We love places like Malaga, and other beach towns because they're not what we are used to. To many, Banff would be incredible!! It is interesting how an amazing beach town in Spain can be much more affordable than a place like Banff. 🤔
@@BrianandCarrie give me a beach, Marina, ocean view bike paths any day..... Nice and flat.
Cinqueterre? You compare that to the Amalfi Coast? And you constantly say how great places are on off season? I have been to 62 counties and go to the Amalfi Coast every couple of years before the cruise ships show up. It is fabulous. Jeez. Open your minds a bit
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Traveling across the planet to see the Taj Mahal is like doing the same to see the Lincoln Memorial. It’s really nice but not worth the journey. I went to India, never going back.
We would agree. India isn't anywhere close to the top of our list. There are so many other places that appeal to us more. Thank you for watching and commenting, Andy.
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The Taj Mahal does not even begin to compare to the Lincoln Memorial. It's amazing.
@@anneofgreengables1619 It's just a building surrounded by ambulant sellers. I admit I just visited the exterior but still. The beauty of the palace is not worth the trouble to get there.
@@RaduRadonys That is your opinion. I have been there and it incredible.