Global Nomads
🥈Expert CreatorGlobal Nomads description on YouTube:
Hi we are James and Helen and we are Global Nomads. We are a pair of British Expats that decided to retire in our early 50’s to travel the world full time. In 2004 we left Leicester in England to live in Davenport Florida and set up a Flower Shop. We brought our 2 Rottweilers along for the ride and they had a great life in the sun. Through all of the trials and tribulations that involves (Recession, COVID, Hurricanes, Inflation and everything else) in 2023 we sold that flower shop, our house and our car to become nomadic. We are team carry on and Helen also has an autoimmune disease which makes walking, doctors, bloodwork and prescriptions part of our considerations. In April 2024 we set off with 10 million credit card points and the money we had saved to become Global Nomads. We plan to use the credit card points to travel until they run out and will then start to spend our money on accommodation.
We’ve analysed 138 of 153 videos so far.
Solid sample of Global Nomads's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
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What Creators Are Saying About Global Nomads
This is one of the joys of staying on the ship on a port day. You get the whole place to yourself.
The KAM Fam
The Aid Ablue sits in that sweet spot of the AIDA family where the ship is big enough to offer plenty of variety, but still small enough to feel personal and easy to navigate.
CruiseTalesToday
Saratoga was 100% my answer. But then I got a little nervous when you said like Old Key West was a little big for them
Mike
The experience is so realistic that it's almost like a vision or you were there IRL. That's how vivid this is.
New York Dan
I've cruised a lot. I've never had an issue with that. I've never had an issue with that.
Matt
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
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Value & Logistics
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
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What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“If you do any tour with Celebrity or anything else, make sure you head over to the far west, which is Isabella, because these are two of the probably the most epic days we've had.”
“The bottom line is, was it worth it? Yeah, I mean 100% 100%. It's been such an amazing day.”
“It's just incredible to see. I just I really have no words. It It's just incredible.”
“It was the best experience ever.”
“It's an incredible place. I've never seen anywhere where you could interact with the elephants as much as we have here.”
“Possibly the worst night I've ever had on a train.”
“Probably the worst airport in the UK we've been to.”
“we have done over 40 cruises and this is the worst I've ever seen”
“Please, please do not ride the elephants. Um these elephants typically have been forced into this work.”
“I really don't think I should spend $6,000 on a ticket and have to run to try and get one of the 40 seats that are available.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Global Nomads.
If visiting Cataract Gorge, combine the walk with the boat trip to see both sides, but consider the shorter boat trip if you want to save money.
Use a Jacuzzi tub as a washing machine if you need to do laundry while traveling.
Check for a bathtub shelf if you enjoy reading or using an iPad while bathing.
If visiting Australia, bring a standard non-voltage conversion adapter as travel adapters might not work with local sockets.
When visiting the Penguin Parade, upgrade to 'Penguin Plus' for a much better view.
Dress in layers when visiting the Great Ocean Road due to high winds.
For the Penguin Parade, do not use phones or cameras as the light sensitivity affects the penguins.
Arrive 35-40 minutes before the stand opens to secure a seat.
Videos (138)
16:32VlogDanang to Hue - The Hai Van Pass by Train and back by Car. Thuy Tien Lake, The Hue Military Museum
47:25VlogDanang - Staying at the Hyatt Regency Danang in a Regency Oceanview Suite - Hoi An and Ba Na Hills
32:01ReviewHalong Bay - Luxury on Elite of the Seas in the Executive Suite and Presidential Suite & Halong 101
23:31VlogNINH BINH - Stay at the Lalita Boutique Hotel. Boat ride through Trang An and Tam Coc and Jeep Ride
24:48VlogSapa - Luxury stay at the stunning Hotel de la Coupole Room Tour of Deluxe Suite, Moana & Fansipan
24:39VlogVicsapa from Hanoi to Sapa - Luxury train from Hanoi to Lao Cai in a King Suite
13:41ReviewLevel 8 Voyager 20" Carry-On v Monos Carry on Plus using Tripped Travel Packing Cubes
25:39VlogHanoi Vietnam: Stay at the Intercontinental Westlake, Train Street 1 & 2 and the Old Quarter
32:29VlogVientiane, Laos - Staying at Crown Plaza, visit Buddah Park, Cost of Living, Wat Si Muang & Monk 101
25:32TipsSo you want to be a Nomad Part 4 : FIRE - Financial Independence Retire Early & Dave Ramsey
27:33TipsLaos High Speed Train - Luang Prabang to Vientiane in First Class
15:11ReviewLevel 8 Voyageur Carry on 20" - Pack and Cruise. Detailed review as we take it for a spin
34:17VlogLuang Prabang in Laos - Staying at the Avani + & Milking Water Buffalo, S E Asia's best kept secret
24:59TipsSo you want to be a Nomad Part 3: Experiences v Stuff. Stop buying and start Swedish Death Cleaning
26:29VlogLuxury Shompoo Mekong River Cruise from Chiang Rai Thailand to Luang Prabang Laos
39:03TipsSo you want to be a Nomad Part 2: It's not too late to save for retirement
47:15VlogAnantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort - 5 Days including the Jungle Bubble and Canopy
22:17TipsSo you want to be a Nomad Part 1: What is a Nomad and are you a Nomad
35:04VlogChiang Rai - Normal Nomad Life. White Temple, Blue Temple, Shopping, Bloodwork and Laundry
17:00TourLe Meridian Chiang Rai Thailand - Room Tour of our King Bed Pool View Balcony Room and the Resort
41:12VlogChai Lai Orchid Elephant Eco Lodge - Chiang Mai, Thailand
24:28TourElephant Nature Park and Elephant Parade Land - Chiang Mai.
9:45VlogTeam AirBnB or Team Hotel - Moving from the Astra Sky River Chiang Mai to the Marriott
20:35VlogChiang Mai to KL for 15 hours - Prescription Drug Run