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30 And A Wake Up
30 And A Wake Up
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👁️ 8K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 19:21
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Caribbean · 103 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was in the military for 20 years so I have health insurance through try care for life it's you know really fortunate to have it it's $15 a month month

I've been traveling since 2019 and I have not paid for a flight the entire time I've been traveling because of credit card points with Chase

I was in Europe about 4 months uh maybe a little bit longer I took a cruise from Fort Lauderdale that went to Iceland and then it went to the Norwegian fs

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your credit card for emergency evacuation insurance
Plan for prescriptions before your cruise, especially if they need to be chilled
Use Cruise Plum to find cheap cruises
Consider a travel points credit card to accumulate points for free flights and hotels
Maintain your professional credentials while traveling

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Health insurance and medical issues while traveling full-timeCheck out grounded life travels for health insurance solutions; use onboard medical facilities for emergencies
Planning and booking cruisesUse Cruise Plum to find cheap cruises; stay on ships longer to avoid frequent packing and embarkation days
Formal nights on cruisesYou can avoid formal nights by going to the buffet or upper decks; on Norwegian, you can wear flip-flops and shorts

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do you do for health insurance, routine medical visits, and prescriptions while full-time traveling?
QHow has your approach to planning and booking cruises evolved over time?
QWhat ports are you most looking forward to?
QDo you go to any formal or dress-up dinners on cruises, why or why not?
QWhat is your best and favorite travel credit card?

Topics Covered

Dining Main1 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Astoria4 Happy Bacon
Top: Goonies movie set tour
Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
St. Kitts3½ Happy Bacon
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I gets tons of questions about my full time travel life. In this video I try to answer a few including what is my favorite type of travel, van life, cruising or international travel? Stuff in this vid: →Travel Medicine Cooler: https://amzn.to/49NwoO7 → Carry On Suitcase: https://amzn.to/3hP4X0v (for cruise ship travel) Time Codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:58 - Health Insurance / Medical Issues 4:25 - Planning Cruises 5:40 - Ports I’m Looking Forward To 6:40 - Dressing Up For Formal Nights 8:05 - Favorite Travel Credit Cards 10:21 - FavoriteEuropean Cruise 10:54 - Early Retirement Mistakes 12:19 - Work Options for Travelers 13:35 - Minimalism 14:45 - Returning to Van Life 15:54 - What is better: Van Life, Cruising or International Travel 16:39 - Maintaining Professional License 17:25 - Carry On Only Travel ____________ ★ Join this channel to get access to fun perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKUaRwG_DS3OKGs8DRYVUNQ/join ★ Travel Credit Cards I Use: → Get 60,000 Points with the Chase Sapphire Reserve: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19l/GDXTE3G6AQ → Get 165,000 Points with the IHG One Rewards Premier Card: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210j/CXJFISMOCP ★ Perfect Travel Shirt: →My audience now gets a 10% discount from UNBOUND MERINO when you use the discount code: WAKEUP at website https://shrsl.com/3j0ru ★Save on Cruises: →Cruise with Princess and get $25 onboard credit: https://refer.princess.com/Kevin10+99... →Use Rakuten and Get $30 and 1.5% to 4% cash back on Princess & Celebrity Cruises: https://www.rakuten.com/r/KEVIN9584?e... ★ Luggage I Use: → Nomatic Travel Pack: https://amzn.to/3v9Zv9P → Carry On Suitcase: https://amzn.to/3hP4X0v →Compression Packing Cube: https://amzn.to/3YMAIbh ★ Instagram: www.instagram.com/30andawakeup #solocruise #cruising #cruiseship