Thank you for this video. I am a minimalist which gives me the freedom to pick up and go. At 65, slow travel, meeting locals, & gaining experiences are where it’s at for me.

@iancfrancis

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I have another video on books for travelers and one is “Goodbye Things” on Japanese minimalism. Having less lets us do a lot more. Safe travels!

I wish I could hit the like button more than once! I'd hit it 10 times for this video - great job! We spent 3 months in Vietnam & Thailand, with a couple weeks in Cambodia in 2023 - and we're going back for 5 months in 2025 (adding India and Nepal). I miss the feeling I felt in Thailand - there's something in the air - the peacefulness and happiness is palpable! You conveyed some powerful feelings! "It's your world. Make yourself at home" ...beautifully done.

@iancfrancis

5 күн бұрын

Thank you! Your words are very encouraging, I hope to make more videos like this soon. Thailand is such a nice place, it’s definitely on our revisit list as well. I have a friend who taught English there for two years and she thinks about going back every day haha. That's awesome, India and Nepal, I’m jealous! Safe travels!

This is beautiful! I love your vibe!❤

@iancfrancis

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏❤️

This is honestly such a cool video. I appreciate you putting in time and effort to produce such an inspiring piece. About to embark on a long term travel adventure and this made me even more excited and motivated to explore some of the many beautiful landscapes and cultures this world has to offer! Thank you my man.

@iancfrancis

5 күн бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you could get something out of it, I’m excited for you! If you haven’t already read “Vagabonding” by Rolf Potts, it’s such a great guide for long-term world travelers, and one of my favorites, I highly recommend it. Safe travels!

This has to be one of the best traveling blogs I came across so far and I'm glad I found you because this is really authentic. The retirement blogs that come across are not what I'm looking for they're interesting but they're usually couples. I really enjoyed this Thank you

@iancfrancis

Ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it! I will be making more videos like this in the future.

Beautiful video, and great commentary about integration with the local people and culture.

@iancfrancis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautifully made video Ian! Well done. I really resonated with the fact of staying longer in a place in order to become more of a local eventually. Hence why I find myself visiting certain countries like Italy and Spain repeatedly; I have connected with their people so much - it almost feels like home now 😁

@iancfrancis

5 күн бұрын

Thanks! That's awesome, yeah I love revisiting places. There seems to be a compound effect in appreciation for a place when you revisit it as you get older and have an updated perspective, especially when you learn some of the language and can dig deeper into the culture and how they think there. That and walking familiar streets without a map is such a great feeling. Safe travels!

Great message, wonderful story telling and videography. Thank you.

@iancfrancis

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked it, thank you!

Really good stuff ! I can relate to it as someone who spend 3 months in New Zealand in the same place (Wanaka). People thought I'm weird ! But it just felt like home and I didn't feel the need to go anywhere else. Hope your channel will grow quickly thanks to this great content. Keep it up.

@iancfrancis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's a unique feeling to be content with a place and not having to rush anywhere else, and it's not that common to do so people always think it's a little strange haha. Rewarding though!

Loved this! At 64 and 68, we are just beginning our travels outside of 🇨🇦 🇺🇸 so it tempting to move quickly. However, I love the idea of slow travel. “It’s your world. Make yourself at home.” Powerful!

@iancfrancis

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! That’s awesome!! Yeah, sometimes (especially in the beginning) it's like an all-you-can-eat buffet where you want to take in everything but there's only so much you can digest at a time. You take in too much and then you have to take a nap😅. Slow travel makes it much more sustainable for the long-term traveler to avoid burnout and bring a positive mindset day in and day out. Safe travels!!

Love your approach. Very respectful.

@iancfrancis

24 күн бұрын

Thank you, I apprecieate you saying that.

Thank you for your wisdom! 🙏🏼 in about a year I’m taking my will-be-8yo daughter slow traveling (worldschooling!). Planning to travel by ship, train, and bus, and stay 1-3mos in each country. I don’t know when we will return to the US. Just returning to my own roots as I lived in Asia and traveled in Europe age 2-5 but I was too young to remember much. This is a valuable perspective!

@iancfrancis

Ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I was very lucky to travel a lot with my grandfather growing up and those memories are so valuable. Travel is the best education. Safe travels!

Absolutely loved this video! I’m definitely interested in slower travel and slow travel once I semi-retire in 5 years. My husband and I have increased our stays from 7 days to 10 with the hopes of doing 2 weeks then 3 weeks then a month. Travel Goals ✈️

@iancfrancis

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! That’s awesome, it’s great to have travel goals! Even going from 7 days to 10 days can make a huge difference! Safe travels!

Beautiful video! I love the vibe of your channel and I am getting into slow travel. You just got a sub from me. Can’t wait to see more of your videos! 😁

@iancfrancis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I really appreciate that! I'm looking forward to posting more soon!

Amazing advice from a well seasoned explorer!!! Keep sharing your journey!

@iancfrancis

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

❤ such a beautiful real video. Keep going man.

@iancfrancis

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate that!

Great message on a perfectly edited video. It deserves many more views!. As a sometimes slow traveler, or doing project work oversees the biggest drawback is that I always end up missing the friendships I make along the way. My Thai, Nepalese, Mongolian ... friends. Even the acquaintances, the lady that serves me the late in the morning or the one that has the best fruit in the market. It takes discipline to just enjoy the moments without attachment.

@iancfrancis

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the encouraging words! I agree, one of the lessons of travel is recognizing impermanence and enjoying the time you do have with the great people you meet along the way.. still, saying goodbye never gets any easier.

This video is incredible man, from the cinematography to the sound design. Keep going!

@iancfrancis

2 ай бұрын

Thanks man!! I really appreciate it. More videos coming soon!

Love it great content and videos ❤️

@iancfrancis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!!

😊 it's pretty nice ! On fire man! My wife and I have been travelling for a long period and we're a kind of nomads to find the best match for both of us. Carry on in this way ❤

@iancfrancis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! That's awesome, keep it up! I've met lots of expats who traveled somewhere not intending to stay for long but fell in love with it and never left.

Anyone's lucky to get some wisdom from Ian! Super impressed with the consistently beautiful footage you've managed to get across the globe

@iancfrancis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Anisa!

Amazing

@iancfrancis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I like this.

@iancfrancis

2 ай бұрын

Thanks you!

I like it ... keep up in same style

@iancfrancis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm excited to make more!

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Beautiful! Great topic and great advice!

@iancfrancis

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!