We were interviewed by Darion who has a podcast called Magnificent Germany. He wanted to know more about our slow, travel lifestyle and where we have been and where weāre going, as well as places we like, and how we do things. So if you want to get a different view of Warren and I, hereās the link to join Darionās premier of our interview with him. Premier is scheduled for 13:00 EST or 19:00 CET.
https://youtu.be/bnlF_yyST7k
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Join Us for a YouTube Live Stream Chat Tomorrow!
Itās been a while since our last live stream, and we look forward to connecting with all of you again! This is also a chance to ask us questions and hear our thoughts we plan to talk a bit about our thoughts on real estate in Europeāwe have different considerations dependent on whether youāre considering a home base, an investment property, or a place to live.
Weāll also talk a bit about our upcoming video (releasing Sunday) if I can get the editing completed focused on real estate in Kolasin, the ski town in Montenegro.
Weāll be streaming live from our Airbnb in Veliko TÄrnovo, Bulgaria, and here are the times:
ā¢ 11 AM Eastern (U.S.)
ā¢ 5 PM Central European Time
ā¢ 6 PM Eastern European Time (our local time)
Set your reminders, and weāll see you tomorrow!
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We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. We are spending time with many of our viewers and friends here in Montenegro. Tomorrow we will have approximately 27 people at the Christmas party we put together here in the Kotor Bay region.
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Weāve got a special re-release for you today. A while back, we posted a video about Slovakia, and, wellā¦ letās just say it was one of our biggest flops. Practically no one watched it, so we took it down.
But recently, several of you have been asking about that video. Turns out, some of you were curious after all!
Julie decided it was worth giving it another chance. Sheās re-edited the video so itās not giving incorrect conversions etc. So, for those of you who missed it the first time around, hereās your chance to check it out.
Quick note: Donāt be confused by the summertime vibes in the videoāweāre still here in Montenegro enjoying the colder season. This was filmed during our Slovakia Summer time adventures.
So, without further ado, hereās our re-released Slovakia Flop videoāour biggest flop turned comeback. If itās flopping again donāt be surprised if it disappears forever.
-Warren and Julie
P.S. If youāve seen it before, maybe give it a second lookāJulie worked her editing magic this time!
P.S.S. This is Warren, Iāve had a cold for the last few days so I have not been doing a whole lot so this is all on Julie.
ļæ¼I havenāt even watched it yet. This was completely Julieās doing. I will be watching it with you guys for the first time at least for the re-edited version. @everyone
Discover the Hidden Gem of the Tatras | Slow Travel
https://youtu.be/99VJIyXAE3c
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Hereās a draft of a small article Iām working on for our website. Thoughts?
Why Americans Shouldnāt Let Healthcare Fears Hold Them Back from Exploring the World
Many Americans hesitate to move or travel abroad, fearing the healthcare quality wonāt match what theyāre used to at home. However, thereās a growing disconnect between perceptions and reality. America, despite its enormous spending on healthcare, is seeing its life expectancy ranking fallāpoised to be overtaken by countries like China if current trends continue. Meanwhile, countries that spend far less on healthcare are often seeing better outcomes, and much of this has to do with different approaches to health and wellness.
One thing that surprises people when they consider international medical coverage, like what I offer, is that itās usually much less expensive than U.S. plans. This isnāt because the quality is lowerāitās simply that many countries emphasize cost-effective treatments and preventive care. For example, itās common to see doctors abroad recommending diet changes, natural remedies, and lifestyle adjustments before rushing to prescribe medications. For many, the simple act of stepping outside the U.S. leads to better health outcomes thanks to less stress and a different approach to care.
This is something weāve experienced firsthand. We have coverage for wherever we travel and live abroad, and if a major health issue arises, we have no intention of returning to the U.S. for treatment. In fact, if something goes wrong while weāre in America, our plan is to head overseas for care! Healthcare costs abroad can be remarkably affordable, even for high-quality services. Moving abroad can bring substantial savings on both healthcare and health insuranceāoften one of the biggest cost reductions people notice.
For those looking at international plans, remember you can choose options that include or exclude the U.S., with U.S.-inclusive plans generally costing more. And, importantly, if youāre an American over 65 with Medicare, itās crucial to keep that coverage if thereās any chance youāll want to live back in the States again someday. Dropping Medicare permanently increases premiums when you re-enroll.
So, donāt let fears about healthcare hold you back from exploring the world. High-quality care is available globally, often at a fraction of the U.S. cost. The world has a lot to offer, and for those ready to embrace it, healthcare should be the least of their worries. For coverage that fits your needs wherever you are, you can always run a quote or compare options on our website. WarrenJulieTravel.com
Safe travels and healthy adventures await!
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International Living requested a video from us contrasting the three Balkan countries of Romania, Serbia, & Albania. Here is the video link to the completed video. There was also a very in-depth article that we produced for international living magazine on their website, the video compliments the article.
https://youtu.be/TBpKYatBYLM?si=K2fop...
watch video on watch page
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We wish we could be everywhere to produce Slow Travel cost of living videos in every country of interest, unfortunately itās not possible. On our channel we want to share real life experiences, we wonāt regurgitate articles someone else wrote about Costa Rica, Thailand, or Georgia countries we havenāt personally experienced pretending to be experts on the country. So we are requesting any Expats, Slow Travelers, Nomads, etc that have a quality of life and cost of living story to share to share it on our channel. We would need an 8 to 12 minute video that you would produce & provide to us. We will interview you so that we can produce an intro and outro for the video. Your videos must be music free to avoid copyright claims. This is voluntary and not paid, we donāt make that much from YouTube. We will encourage you to spend 30-45 seconds sharing a business or charity etc of your interest however. There can be no political commentary or social agenda that could be divisive to our audience included in the video. If interested either DM me or
email warrenjulietravel@gmail.com
#expatlife #expatlifestyle #expats #slowtravel #nomadlife #nomadlifestyle #livingabroad #livingoverseas #retireabroad #retireoverseas #panamaexpat #thailandexpat #costaricaexpat
#livingthedream #earlyretirement
Here is a sample we did awhile back, with a family in Ecuador, you donāt need to be this creative however:
https://youtu.be/GgccallH7ZE?si=TWAWm...
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We're celebrating four years of Slow Travel as Early Retirement Travelers this week. We decided to celebrate with you one day after the four year mark, on Saturday March 16th, at 12:00 Eastern US time by conducting a Live Stream. We hope you can join us, we'll discuss our lessons learned and allow for your questions.
Save this link to join or look for notice of our going Live on Saturday!
youtube.com/live/qd1VdRftl9A?feature=share
#nomadlife #expatlife #slowtravel #nomad #expat #traveleurope #nomadliving #expats #nomads
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We interviewed āEat Walk Learnā in our recent release. Today they released their interview with us. Check it out here.
https://youtu.be/8Y9dhgBqE6Y?si=fDuwq...
watch video on watch page
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Please let us know what content is important to you from our channel. We are considering discontinuing our tourism & adventure videos due to low viewership for them.
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We are Warren & Julie, early retirement travelers who have embraced the full-time nomadic expat lifestyle since March 2020. We immerse ourselves in each country for 1 to 3 months, punctuating our stay with side trips and thrilling adventures. We love diving deep into the culture, meeting the locals, and exploring the cost of living while also indulging in popular tourist attractions.
Our travels come with detailed cost breakdowns to help you understand the true expenses of an expat's full-time journey. And yes, our two dogs, Katie and Arya, tag along, adding an extra layer of adventure!
We also produce residency videos, conduct expat interviews, and create financial planning content to help you navigate the complexities of living abroad.
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