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12 Things We Did Right (and 2 Mistakes) Starting Full-Time Nomad Life

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This has been the greatest ride of our life.

You got to pay off your debt. I'm so glad we went into this with no debt.

It was important to have that smooth soft entry.

We wanted to go someplace that intimidated us so that we would know we could make it wherever.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pay off debt before starting nomad life.
Accumulate credit card points for travel savings.
Start in an English-speaking location for a soft entry.
Book travel ahead for a few months to reduce planning stress.
Use a multi-wallet system for cards, cash, and documents.
Stay outside tourist zones for a more local experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Managing debt and financesPay off debt and accumulate travel points before leaving.
Language barriersStart in an English-speaking location to ease into nomad life.
Missing familySchedule periodic returns to visit family, ideally every 8 months.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key things to do right when starting full-time nomad life?
QWhat mistakes should be avoided when becoming a nomad?
QHow can nomads manage finances, travel planning, and personal relationships?

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Day 3: 12 Things We Did Right (and 2 Mistakes) Starting Full-Time Nomad Life We’re celebrating our Nomad-versary with 7 videos in 7 days, sharing what our first year of full-time travel has really been like. In Day 3, we’re breaking down what helped us successfully launch into full-time nomad travel — and what we wish we had done differently. We talk about everything from: ✅ financial positioning before we left ✅ overcoming language challenges ✅ learning to use public transportation ✅ conquering fears and building confidence ✅ adjusting as we go and planning smarter for the future And yes… we’re also sharing 2 mistakes we made as we planned and began our full-time travels — and we genuinely want your opinion on whether one of our decisions was a mistake or not. 🎬 Watch the full “First Year of Nomad Life Done!” series (7 Days / 7 Videos): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaKrCcu1wb9Mu5qtZ-wiqe3vzoyeqxrE8&si=GzkY3HXAeFjPdTR4 This week includes: Day 1: Do We Regret Getting Rid of Everything to Travel Full-Time? Day 2: Our Fears and Expectations VS Reality Day 3: 12 Things We Did Right & 2 Mistakes Day 4: Marriage 24/7 for 365 in Small Spaces Day 5: Managing Our Full-Time Travel Budget Day 6: Things That Surprised Us and Things We Learned Day 7: Did We Feel Safe in Our Travels? Bonus: What’s Next For Us? ⸻ ✅ Watch Next (no series link repeated) ➡️ 🌟 Watch Next: The Dream You Can Live Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaKrCcu1wb9MTv7SNbHkyxxyQJI-vXOPQ ➡️ 😂 Watch Next: Laugh With Us Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2wV-KXCTQQBW_tJSI6opvVBhLM1EqEb7 ⸻ We split our content between Cruise Through Retirement (ships, itineraries, and cruise experience) and Taste Life With Us (slow travel, land stays, and daily life), so watching both gives you the full picture of what our full-time life looks like on land and at sea. ✅ Subscribe — Cruise Through Retirement (Cruises + Ship Life) https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseThroughRetirement ✅ Subscribe — Taste Life With Us (Slow Travel + Land Stays + Daily Life) https://www.youtube.com/@TasteLifeWithUs ⸻ Social Links (Both Channels) Cruise Through Retirement Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Cruise_Through_Retirement Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CruiseThroughRetirement Taste Life With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Taste_Life_With_Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TasteLifeWU #TasteLifeWithUs #nomadlife #fulltimetravel #slowtravel #travelcouple #traveltips #digitalnomad #lifeontheroad #minimalism #downsizing #publictransport #travellessons #travelmistakes #travelrealities #retirementtravel