Most of these problems can be avoided with proper preparation and research. Also adjusting your expectations but that’s hard for an average American who is purely a creature of comfort

@TheRetirementality

4 ай бұрын

That's why I made the video... for people researching. Thanks for weighing in.

I agree totally on your comments on hotels and Airbnb. Just got back from Portugal and the Airbnb had the worst beds, pillows and cheapest furniture.

@Reno-4570

2 ай бұрын

I’m always skeptical when the Airbnb says comfortable beds. I almost never find that to be true.

I don't hear any travelers talking about the crappy furniture. Glad you addressed it. I MUST have a comfy bed or I am miserable. I traveled a lot in 2022 for my job and that was by far the worst thing to deal with!! I was able to deal with most other things if I was able to get decent sleep.

@TheRetirementality

Ай бұрын

Yea, I'm not sure why most people only show the rainbows and unicorns. There are a lot of challenges out there. Thank you for the comment.

Going to less traveled areas and having good wifi/internet is a challenge, no matter where, in my opinion. Also, I like that VIP lounge at the end :) Those credit cards are game changer if you are traveling a lot (or just a couple times a year). Thanks for the advise!

@warrentrout

4 ай бұрын

I travel 6 months a year. Even in places like Tirana Albania I find great internet. Maybe in some remote village you might have a problem

Definitely furniture and beds are notoriously bad in Airbnb

@TheRetirementality

Ай бұрын

Maybe some reviews will get people to do better.

Have you looked into PIA? Private internet access? (Not pain in the a--). We have that for a VPN and it's so affordable. Let me know if you need a coupon/promo code. I'm not a paid sponsor just a subscriber.

Do you have a link for your FL properties for rent? I have someone looking for vacation

@TheRetirementality

4 ай бұрын

facebook.com/pcbtikihouse

Your content is always so well-organized.

Could you find cheap hotels instead of Air BNB? I never thought about the crappy furniture. I’m retired in LA and am thinking of slow travel.

@TheRetirementality

22 күн бұрын

The problem with slow travel and hotels is that you don't have a kitchen. So you can only eat out. But, we did stay in one hotel on this that trip and I don't think it was any cheaper, the bed and the wifi was the best we had. So.... pros and cons...

Wives tend to always be right, everyone knows this!😅🤣 Great info!

@TheRetirementality

5 ай бұрын

Ha, I guess of all my fans and followers you should know.

Unfortunately the link to the credit card didn't work. What is the name of the credit card that you like so much?

@TheRetirementality

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for letting me know. I just put a new link, see if it works now.

@warrentrout

4 ай бұрын

About any credit card will do. I use Marriott

You sound like a new traveller. Maybe this vlog is for you. 78 and still travelling since 2008.

@TheRetirementality

22 күн бұрын

I've been traveling a fair amount. But this was our first time we spent a month in another country. So there were some things that stood more this time. And every trip has it's own challenges. I think you could probably make this video after each trip and mention something new.

I have a vpn but have nothing but problems with it when using it overseas so we gave up using it.

@TheRetirementality

Ай бұрын

I haven't gotten one yet, but I was on a Facebook form the other day and they were talking about how to trick the vpn so it works better in other countries. I think one thing was picking different cities that work better than others. I remember someone saying Houston.... I'll do a video about it one day when I get one.

You hit the nail on the head. 👍 It's all about planning. Create a to do list. Like: Get an unlocked phone If it can do e-sims but them right before you arrive ton of sites that offer this. VPNs are cheap and secure Get a Google voice number. Free and a must for double authentication Make your airbnb must have list. Be willing to adapt. Things are just a different norm overseas. Use services like wise for international payments Go with 2 credit/bank cards keep them separate. Can you pre pay your bills? If electric and water bills are always around $X.00 a month pay ahead for the months or time away. As you said bring a fire stick. Thanks again for breaking all this down.😊 How did your trip turn out?

Impressive: retired at 50

@TheRetirementality

Ай бұрын

I've always been good at keeping my bills pretty low, which helped me invest more along the way.