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Our Freedom Years
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Добавлен 17 авг 2019
The inspiration and practical tips you need for enjoying your own freedom years. We cover it all: the epic adventures; the highs and lows of travel; and, most importantly, the real cost of life on the road (spoiler alert: it’s more affordable than you’d think).
We're Stephanie and Gillian, a couple who said goodbye to our corporate careers after years of saving and investing. We've been traveling the world full time ever since.
If you're looking to pursue the life of your dreams, join the adventure by subscribing today.
We're Stephanie and Gillian, a couple who said goodbye to our corporate careers after years of saving and investing. We've been traveling the world full time ever since.
If you're looking to pursue the life of your dreams, join the adventure by subscribing today.
5 Tips for Experiencing Lisbon Without the Crowds
Instead of joining the lineups at every major sight, we made it our mission to find the less touristy side of Lisbon.
💵 Take a look at our travel budget bit.ly/2NcrKDZ
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○ Was it a Mistake to Stay in Lisbon’s Most Famous Neighbourhood? bit.ly/3RfucYH
LET’S STAY IN TOUCH!
○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears
○ Blog: ourfreedomyears.com
○ Newsletter: bit.ly/30su3H7
ABOUT US
Imagine finally ticking off all those experiences on your bucket list. Every Sunday, we share the inspiration and practical tips you need for enjoying your own freedom years. We're Stephanie and Gillian, a couple who said goodbye to our corporate careers after years of saving and investing. We've been traveli...
💵 Take a look at our travel budget bit.ly/2NcrKDZ
WATCH NEXT:
○ Was it a Mistake to Stay in Lisbon’s Most Famous Neighbourhood? bit.ly/3RfucYH
LET’S STAY IN TOUCH!
○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears
○ Blog: ourfreedomyears.com
○ Newsletter: bit.ly/30su3H7
ABOUT US
Imagine finally ticking off all those experiences on your bucket list. Every Sunday, we share the inspiration and practical tips you need for enjoying your own freedom years. We're Stephanie and Gillian, a couple who said goodbye to our corporate careers after years of saving and investing. We've been traveli...
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Was it a Mistake to Stay in Lisbon’s Most Famous Neighbourhood? (Alfama)
Просмотров 10 тыс.7 месяцев назад
We could have booked a place anywhere in Lisbon. But somehow we ended up in a neighbourhood that just happens to be a major tourist attraction. 🛩 The logistics of our life on the road bit.ly/3L2PoxF WATCH NEXT: ○ The Reality of Being a Tourist in Prague bit.ly/3OKjnNB LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! ○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears ○ Blog: ourfreedomyears.com ○ Newsletter: bit.ly/30su3H7 ABOUT ...
5 Hard-Won Lessons That Every Traveler Needs To Know
Просмотров 6 тыс.7 месяцев назад
These are the topics that rarely get discussed in blogs or vlogs but are absolutely essential for a life on the road. 🛩 The logistics of full-time travel bit.ly/3L2PoxF WATCH NEXT: ○ What Full-Time Travel Really Costs bit.ly/3mqjYaV LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! ○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears ○ Blog: ourfreedomyears.com ○ Newsletter: bit.ly/30su3H7 ABOUT US Imagine finally ticking off all t...
The Ultimate Base for Exploring Transylvania (and it’s Surprisingly Affordable)
Просмотров 5 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Brasov turned out to be the ideal base for a create-your-own-adventure getaway in Romania. We share all the highlights plus what it cost. 🛩 The logistics of our life on the road bit.ly/3L2PoxF WATCH NEXT: ○ This is the Romania that Most Tourists Never See bit.ly/3QI88Gx LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! ○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears ○ Blog: ourfreedomyears.com ○ Newsletter: bit.ly/30su3H7 ABOU...
This is the Romania that Most Tourists Never See
Просмотров 22 тыс.10 месяцев назад
When we decided to visit Romania, we knew that we didn’t want the typical tourist experience. MORE INFORMATION: Via Transilvanica with The Natural Adventure bit.ly/3KCthOw 🌟 Plan your own freedom years - Take our FREE course bit.ly/3og0LYq WATCH NEXT: ○ Hidden Gem in the Czech Republic that Only Locals Know About bit.ly/3X2TzP1 LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! ○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears ○ ...
Is Budapest Still a Low-Cost Destination?
Просмотров 18 тыс.11 месяцев назад
We came to Budapest to see whether it's still is a low-cost alternative for experiencing Europe or if it’s just as expensive as everywhere else. 💵 Take a look at our travel budget bit.ly/2NcrKDZ WATCH NEXT: ○ Most People Spend a Day in Bratislava; We Booked a Whole Month bit.ly/44sCUr3 LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! ○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears ○ Blog: ourfreedomyears.com ○ Newsletter: bit...
Is There More to Budapest than Bars and Baths?
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.11 месяцев назад
We've heard that Budapest is the place for parties but we're really hoping that there's a lot more to discover. 🛩 Get our complete packing list bit.ly/3jrW7Cu WATCH NEXT: ○ Most People Spend a Day in Bratislava; We Booked a Whole Month bit.ly/44sCUr3 LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! ○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears ○ Blog: ourfreedomyears.com ○ Newsletter: bit.ly/30su3H7 ABOUT US Imagine finally...
Most People Spend a Day Here; We Booked a Whole Month
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.Год назад
You can probably cover off the main sights of Bratislava in a single day plus it’s just a short train ride away from Vienna. Did we make a huge mistake by booking an entire month? 🌟 Plan your own freedom years - Take our FREE course bit.ly/3og0LYq WATCH NEXT: ○ Is Vienna Worth Visiting in Springtime? bit.ly/3PvONrp LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! ○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears ○ Blog: ourfree...
Is Vienna Worth Visiting in Springtime?
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Год назад
We couldn't catch a break from the rain during our week in Vienna. Fortunately, it's one of the very best cities in the world to visit during bad weather. 💵 Take a look at our travel budget bit.ly/2NcrKDZ WATCH NEXT: ○ The Reality of Being a Tourist in Prague bit.ly/3OKjnNB LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! ○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears ○ Blog: ourfreedomyears.com ○ Newsletter: bit.ly/30su3H7 ...
Hidden Gem in the Czech Republic that Only Locals Know About
Просмотров 17 тыс.Год назад
This is a magical corner of the Czech Republic that we've never seen on any top ten list or even heard of before. 💵 Take a look at our travel budget bit.ly/2NcrKDZ WATCH NEXT: ○ The Reality of Being a Tourist in Prague bit.ly/3OKjnNB LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! ○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears ○ Blog: ourfreedomyears.com ○ Newsletter: bit.ly/30su3H7 ABOUT US Imagine finally ticking off all ...
The Reality of Being a Tourist in Prague
Просмотров 8 тыс.Год назад
This city is famous for a few things: a gorgeous historic centre, excellent beer and a shocking number of tourists. 🛩 Get our complete packing list bit.ly/3jrW7Cu WATCH NEXT: ○ Worth the Splurge? Living Large in Colombia’s Top Destination bit.ly/3GboKjU LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! ○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears ○ Blog: ourfreedomyears.com ○ Newsletter: bit.ly/30su3H7 ABOUT US Imagine fina...
The Ultimate Guide to Traveling with Your Dog
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.Год назад
After four years of full-time travel, we’ve gotten pretty good at navigating the world with our two little dogs. And now we're sharing all our best tips with you. 🐶 Essentials for traveling with your dog bit.ly/3oF4OMc WATCH NEXT: ○ We Thought We’d Have To Leave Our Dogs Behind bit.ly/3qdX6ta LET’S STAY IN TOUCH! ○ Instagram: ourfreedomyears ○ Blog: ourfreedomyears.com ○ Newslett...
Worth the Splurge? Living Large in Colombia’s Top Destination
Просмотров 4,5 тыс.Год назад
Worth the Splurge? Living Large in Colombia’s Top Destination
Escape to Colombia's Prettiest Town (Salento)
Просмотров 6 тыс.Год назад
Escape to Colombia's Prettiest Town (Salento)
Honest Thoughts After a Month in Medellin (and What it Costs)
Просмотров 14 тыс.Год назад
Honest Thoughts After a Month in Medellin (and What it Costs)
Does Medellin Live up to the Fantasy? (First Impressions)
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.Год назад
Does Medellin Live up to the Fantasy? (First Impressions)
A Year of Bloopers, Blunders and Other Antics
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Год назад
A Year of Bloopers, Blunders and Other Antics
Is This City Really as Affordable as They Say?
Просмотров 12 тыс.Год назад
Is This City Really as Affordable as They Say?
First Impressions of Ecuador’s Most Popular Expat City
Просмотров 16 тыс.Год назад
First Impressions of Ecuador’s Most Popular Expat City
A Wild Week in Ecuador’s Adrenaline Capital (and How Much it Cost)
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.Год назад
A Wild Week in Ecuador’s Adrenaline Capital (and How Much it Cost)
We Weren’t Ready for One of Ecuador’s Toughest Hikes
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We Weren’t Ready for One of Ecuador’s Toughest Hikes
Life in the Cloud Forest (First impressions of Ecuador)
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Life in the Cloud Forest (First impressions of Ecuador)
How Much We Spent in Mexico’s Top Foodie Destination
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
How Much We Spent in Mexico’s Top Foodie Destination
Does Oaxaca City Live up to the Hype? (First Impressions)
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
Does Oaxaca City Live up to the Hype? (First Impressions)
Why Mexico City Blew Our Minds (and Our Budget)
Просмотров 61 тыс.Год назад
Why Mexico City Blew Our Minds (and Our Budget)
We Should Have Come Here Sooner (First Impressions of Roma Norte)
Просмотров 23 тыс.Год назад
We Should Have Come Here Sooner (First Impressions of Roma Norte)
This Picture-Perfect City Doesn’t Come Cheap (San Miguel de Allende)
Просмотров 27 тыс.Год назад
This Picture-Perfect City Doesn’t Come Cheap (San Miguel de Allende)
We Came to San Miguel de Allende Thinking it was Overrated
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We Came to San Miguel de Allende Thinking it was Overrated
Great Video 🙏
With some places banning Airbnbs and recently Barcelona, this might be a trend. What are your thoughts on this on overall travel cost and options. I love your channel btw on slow travel. New subscriber here from Toronto. I used to work in Singapore too :) 👋
Hey guys, Just love your videos ❤. I have a few questions if you don’t mind. Could you share this Airbnb list? Also being a fur ever mom, I’m always curious on how far you had to walk from it to pet relief area when people rent in a city. We had to walk 6 blocks to the nearest grass area and minimum 3 times a day and plan that out right
Hi good morning
Cost of living has gone up 45% in Budapest. The quality has stayed where it was.
What month was that ?
It was May - very hot!!
This just popped up on my feed. Love it!! I really need to visit Salento! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
Great video! However, it's worth mentioning that Peles Castle is not in Transylvania. Sinaia is located in Prahova county, in Wallachia. Northern Wallachia but still Wallachia. Bran Castle, on the other hand, in southern Transylvania, had exactly this strategic position near the border of the two regions.
Great point - thanks for sharing! We had such an amazing time in Romania...it's a really beautiful country.
Just down the street from where you are in Centro is La Aldea park...for dog walking
Thanks! We also enjoyed Parque Benito Juárez with our dogs.
I somehow missed this video when it came out. Congratulations on your new home! You guys are really good at following your dreams! 🎉🎉🎉 See you on the gram.
Thanks so much! We're really excited about the next chapter. Yes, we'll see you on the gram 😂
We are heading to Florence tomorrow for one month and slow traveling for 7 months before heading home for the winter holidays. Thank you for your inspiration and videos. We retired early one month ago to slow travel and you have been a huge part of our journey to FIRE and the slow travel lifestyle. Sending love and admiration from Rome where we have spent two wonderful weeks.
Congratulations on starting the next chapter! This is sure to be a very exciting and enriching part of your lives. So glad to hear that we provided a little inspiration along the way. Have an amazing time in Florence and during the rest of your slow travels. 😊
just found you two as we search for where to explore/stay in Lisbon! great video, just subscribed!! any chance you are open to sending a link to the airbnb where you stayed in Alfama?
So glad you enjoyed it! Here's the link to the Airbnb: www.airbnb.com/rooms/22419451 We also have a blog post for Lisbon with more info: ourfreedomyears.com/5-tips-for-experiencing-beautiful-lisbon-without-the-crowds/
Maybe not for long after KCD2 releases gamers are going to be checking everything out around that area.
In Portugal do not loose your time ordering a "late" for coffee.Please, order a "Galao directo" and you will have the best experience of coffee. If by any chance you would prefer a small one, then ask for a "meia de leite". Ask for it "directo" and they will pour the coffee from the machine directely on top of hot milk.
We finally learned the local way to order coffee and it was amazing!
I heard that Westerners eat hamburgers, fries, fried chicken, Coke, sandwiches, coffee, pasta, pizza, hotdog , steak cereal, bread, and milk for three meals a day. Is this true? Or do Americans and Europeans eat differently?
I'm not really sure...we're Canadian! 😊
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Lisbon is an absolute gem of a city. To be honest the whole of Portugal is amazing. I’ve been there over 15 times and every time it just gets better.
How wonderful to have visited so many times! By now you must have a really amazing list of the best things to see and do. 😊
I stayed in the Alfama last August for my first ever trip to Lisbon. I’m from the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) and have Portuguese parents (from the Azores). That first trip for me was more than just a cool place to be, but a discovery and a huge expansion of appreciation for the culture that my parents came from. I made a point of staying in the Alfama, not only to experience its narrow streets, but to listen to fado, the music my parents would listen to on the radio at the end of a long work week. Hearing the “fadistas” in the distance while I layed my head down after a long day on foot took me back to the sounds of my childhood. I learned so much, and I’ve developed a full blown love affair with the culture of my parents and ancestors. The history, the architecture, the language, the music, the food, and most importantly, the people. I will be back, not just to see Lisbon, but to see more of Portugal itself. The biggest emotional impact for me, was the Sé - Lisbon’s Cathedral. Once I toured it, and found out how old it was, I found myself wanting everyday to walk by it, touch its walls, and whenever possible, eat a meal within its shadow. Thanks for bringing back great memories of that trip, and I intend to make many more.
Thanks so much for sharing...it's wonderful to get the perspective of someone with roots in Portugal. Lisbon a really beautiful city -- I'm not surprised that so many people fall in love with their first visit. I hope you get to have many more wonderful trips there.
So in 2 years prices have increased incredibly. Agora museum visit now (apr 2024) costs around 8$ Per person for foreigners . Ephesus costs now (apr 2024) 32$ per person for foreigners. just letting your viewers know that its like that. try first agora if you like it then try Ephesus. because agora is a mini version of same greek architecture. you dont have to spend alot of you didnt like that architecture and go to ephesus.
Great comments - thanks for sharing! There's been a lot of inflation in Turkey since our last visit.
@@OurFreedomYears agreed that its been inflation lately everywhere. but turkiye is taking it all out from foreigners pockets. Ephesus for residents/citizens is 40 TL = 1.2$ but for foreigners its 40Euro starting. just saying how it is now. 🙂
Asia is a favorite place for full-time travelers. Such as Thailand. Malaysia. Singapore. Philippines. Indonesia. China Japan. South Korea and Taiwan
Absolutely! We loved living in Singapore for so many years and visiting all the countries in the region.
So, what month was it?
This was May and it was sizzling!
@@OurFreedomYears Thank you 👍🏻
Congrats on the big news! Where in Europe do you recommend traveling to in Jan- Feb?
You might consider some European destinations that aren't on the mainland, like Madeira, Canaries, Malta. Much of Europe can be pretty chilly and rainy in the winter.
@@OurFreedomYears thank you for the suggestion!!
You ladies did a fantastic job touring Lisbon and sharing your journey with the rest of us. Thanks so much :-) Tom from NJ, USA
Great to hear that you enjoyed the video! We had a lot of fun in Portugal.
Have you ever had to make any claims? How did it work out?
We've fortunately never had to make a claim for ourselves. However, we did need to make a claim for a family member who was visiting us in Mexico and our dealings with Blue Cross worked out quite well.
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Please share the name of the street and restaurants
Migrants not Expats! 😂😂😂
Way off this video but here goes. I caught a referral to new zealand travel in a van when you were talking about small kitchens. Can't find this in videos you folks put out. Any info you can share about this trip ( new zealand) greatly appreciated . Barbara Hill
Great question! We did a trip to New Zealand for a couple weeks back when we lived in Singapore. This was long before we were making videos. We rented a van and explored a few parts of the south island while trying not to be too ambitious in our itinerary so that we didn't need to spend full days driving. It was a really lovely trip and one that we would highly recommend.
Thanks.
Thank you for visiting our country, we really appreciate it 😊
Our pleasure!
what was the nae of the bazaar? we are there this may? thx
I want to know how much these places cost!
Congratulations on your new home. The pups look like they are perfectly content with the new place.
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Hello from Portland, Oregon I have enjoyed your travel vlogs very much ❤ I am curious about your cute little dogs 🐕 I am considering adopting a mini poodle as well and travel with my pet friend, I would be interested in a video on how you dealt with care and grooming etc... Thank you for sharing your travel experience ❤
Here's a video to get you started...it's all about traveling with dogs bit.ly/42XVAxH Gillian does all the grooming of our poodles...she bought clippers and taught herself using youtube videos.
Congratulations! I have been nomadic for a decade and have been enjoying my home base in Mexico more and more as time goes on. Have fun nesting!
Loving the nesting! 😊😊😊
Canada?! Well that's a bit anticlimactic. 🙃
It's the place we call home after a decade overseas 😊
thank you so much for this! I'm pllaning my honemoon and you both really gave an awesome look into how Portugal is. And the cost breakdown is so helpful!
Wonderful to hear - glad it was helpful! Enjoy your honeymoon. 😊
What was the monthly cost living like in Puerto Escondido?
We shared all our costs in this video: bit.ly/3y5ajcl
HI. GOOD VIDEO. did u guys stay till April if so how was weather then?
We were in Antalya in February. Certainly by April the weather would be very warm and sunny.
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This video..sorry, is so Gay!!!....never again!