Full-Time World Travel | We did so much wrong and a few things right!
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John and Bev, known as the retirement travelers, reflect on their transition to full-time international travel by detailing eight mistakes and three successes. They describe early errors such as over-relying on Airbnb, lacking a hotel points strategy, and staying abroad for too long without returning home to reset. They also discuss the stress caused by poor organizational systems, the financial burden of non-refundable bookings, the physical difficulty of using roller suitcases, the rigidity of overplanning, and the anxiety of being a nervous traveler. To improve their experience, they adopted tools like Booking.com, the Hyatt points system, and monday.com for organization. They also shifted to using backpacks and embracing unplanned moments. The creators conclude by highlighting what worked well, including their regional exploration strategy, their foundational two-year journey through US national parks in an Airstream, and their willingness to visit less conventional destinations. They emphasize that their travel style has evolved to prioritize family connections and meaningful cultural immersion over rigid checklists.
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We thought we were ready. We had sold the house, downsized our life, packed up our suitcases, and told everyone we were going to travel the world full-time.
We made many mistakes. But here's the good news. We didn't quit. We adjusted. We learned.
It took us way too long to figure out that full-time travel lodging is about having a toolbox, not a single tool.
We've realized that you can be perfectly happy sitting at a restaurant, nibbling on cheese, and of course, sipping on a glass of wine, rather than racing through a packed day of just non-stop plans.
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