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
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
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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How the ship rates with different travel parties.
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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)
35:58TipsTravel Planning - How we book a year of travel
32:43VlogChiang Mai - Airbnb @ Astra Sky River & Cost of Living 2025. Groceries, Cinema, Bloodwork & Laundry
1:34:27VlogPacking Megavlog - Everything we pack for full time travel Carry On Only
26:46TipsPacking Part 5 Medication and Miscellaneous - Everything we pack for full time travel Carry On Only
16:27TipsPacking Part 4 Tech and Electronics - Everything we pack for full time travel Carry On Only
23:14TipsPacking Part 3 Toiletries - Everything we pack for full time travel Carry On Only
14:47Packing Part 1 Cases and Backpacks - Everything we pack for full time travel Carry On Only
15:49TipsPacking Part 2 Clothes and Shoes - Everything we pack for full time travel Carry On Only
17:39VlogSPECIAL EXPRESS No 9 - BANGKOK TO CHIANG MAI FIRST CLASS JUNGLE SLEEPER TRAIN
56:55VlogAmtrak Across America: California Zephyr, Coast Starlight, Pacific Surfliner and Empire Builder
37:47VlogA Month in the life of a Nomad - One crazy spontaneous unplanned month
28:57TipsAmtrak Top Tips - How to survive long distance rail in America
14:45VlogBangkok by Night and Day - The Grand Palace, Chao Phraya Riverboat and Elephant Parade
20:03VlogEmpire Builder from Seattle to Chicago through Glacier National Park - Amtrak Across America Part 4
13:34TourBangkok Floating and Railway Markets Weekend Edition with Wat Traimit Private Tour - BKK Tours
20:48ReviewCoast Starlight from Los Angeles to Seattle - Amtrak Across America Part 3
21:51VlogRoyal Blossom Train - Death Railway to the Bridge over the River Kwai. Hua Lamphong to Kanchanaburi
7:43ReviewPacific Surfliner from San Diego to Los Angeles - Amtrak Across America Part Two
28:16VlogNomad Life Bangkok Edition - Flying to Bangkok, staying at the Hyatt Regency, Bed Cinema & shopping
28:32VlogCalifornia Zephyr from Chicago to San Francisco - Amtrak Across America Part One
31:35VlogAirbnb v Hotel. What did we like best in Kuala Lumpur. Crown Plaza v Grand Hyatt v Star Residences 2
22:59TourMarkets and Malls - Shopping in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
0:58Chai Lai Preview Chiang Mai Thailand
19:42TipsKuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Top 5 Things To Do 2025