2 Years Of Full-time TRAVEL - Here's What We Learned

In November 2021, we left our home in Australia to travel full-time while working online, In todays video we share everything we've learned from 2 years of full-time travel.

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0:00 Intro
3:07 Places aren't as scary as they seem
5:13 How little we need to be happy
7:04 Always fly out in the afternoon
8:04 Sleep is important
9:35 Be careful what you eat
10:10 Flying is dehydrating
11:20 Onward travel tickets
13:04 Travel Yoga Matt
14:46 Everyone wants the same things
15:22 How small our problems are
18:32 Not having a home is exhausting

[deborahtapper]

Domesticity and gardening are under rated. Growing flowers and veges on your own land, while the kiddiewinks frolic with the fur children. It’s not so bad. Travelling is possibly more ‘exciting’ but familiarity, family, daily rituals, pets…..they’re good too. Just a more peaceful vibe. You have much to look forward to.

[johnwalsh]

The festival looks like Loy Krathong, the small floats are meant to float away and take your worries/fears. It’s held at the end of November in Thailand

[richiereid]

Amazing weekly vlog share guys👏 I love that you included gratitude for growing up in “lucky countries” like Aust, Canada & NZ! My first trip to Indonesia 35 years ago showed me not only how lucky we are to have started life where we did but also how much we don’t actually need to be happy with life. Your weekly schedule with travel and work must be super tough! Travelling alone is taxing enough on so many parts of day to day living. Can I recommend a format change where you spend 2-3 months in one city or precinct and visit the surrounding areas, eateries, travel destinations as day trips as your weekly vlog? Less flights, more home life and without a doubt, still quality engaging content. Safe travels and keep rested 👏👏👏👏

[mikedavis]

Realistic comments by you both at the end about decision fatigue when constantly moving. Something most YouTubers tend to skip over.

[JerryCannito]

I'm 70 yrs old and loved following your adventures. Back in the 70's and 80"s, I did the backpack trips to Europe and always linked up with traveling Australians. . It costs so much money for them to leave Australia that they would take six months traveling. Inh 80's married a Travel agent which gave us more extended vacations cheaply. You have given us so much- Thank time to set roots.

[MYoutube]

We are living the same life as you guys, but with no cameras haha :)

Very recognizable aspects, after 3 years of travel (a month, or two, per location is our thing) it´s also getting quite hard on us. Missing a homebase, the tempo, the constant figuring out, the decisions constantly...

But damn, it´s double... we´ve had the best years of our lives. We´ve made so many priceless memories and learned so much. We really are living! WE FEEL ALIVE! :)))

So.., yeah, it´s hard, but it´s worth it. Curious if you guys are gonna get a homebase and travel from there? We are doing that in 2024. We are considering Kuala Lumpur as a headquarters and travel from there. Like 2 months homebased and then a cool trip to like Hong Kong or Kyoto etcetc.

Greetings fellow worldtravelers :)

[jonnokim]

i can really relate to everything you guys mentioned, especially the last part.. having lived a nomadic lifestyle for 5-6 years. i never thought i’d get to that stage but decision fatigue is real, and i can’t even truly appreciate the new places i’m at anymore after constantly hopping around to new countries/cities on a weekly basis. definitely taking some break at home right now but my plan is to try to only visit places i’ve really enjoyed being at and trying to stay there a bit longer this time around. good luck to you both! 🙏

[LaylaLane]

Appreciate the realness! Not many people/travel vloggers do it and it's misleading. Love ya'll's vids!

[robertgreenhalgh]

been watching you two nice people for ages now. time for reflection is good you can take stock of things. also your channel is very informative aswell. Have agreat christmas. Be interesting to see what your future plans are. GOOD LUCK

[misterr]

The last point is what put an end to our travels. We did 18 months of no home and we realized that we just wanted to create a life we didn't want to run away from. The more we saw, the more we realised how similar everywhere is due to modern life, wants, desires and technology, just different climates.

We realized instead of buying things, we were trying to buy the mystical enlightenment of experiences so we had just invested into a new form of commerce.

We learned that NOTHING will live up to the expectation, we aren't naturally made to wander..just little adventures are nice.

We like "stuff" our own bed, couch, TV, coffee machine etc etc. A good solid routine is invaluable.

We've seen some amazing things but I think the most important lesson we learned was the old saying "wherever you go, you will always take yourself with you" I think we finally understand that now. ❤

[RenatoJones]

i've watched a few of your videos that have popped up on my feed but something about Lloyd explaining to take flights in the afternoon cuz he struggles with sleep and it's best to be rested for travel really hit me right in the relatable and i immediately clicked subscribe

[lowell]

Over the years during slow travel I just ask myself what item I will need to shed in order to fit a new one into my backpack/suitcase and that pretty much makes the decision for me...I rarely end up wanting or needing to purchase! Used to bring back momentos, struggling to tuck them all in any little free crack or crevice lol, eventually it wore me out! When I do quicker travel I always pack in the smallest bag I can manage, usually my 40 L Osprey backpack. Again, no extra room to cram more stuff in. I allow myself a small item that speaks to the area I am traveling in. A small Oaxacan painted animal, or a very tiny bowl, a piece of jewelry, etc. I rarely buy clothing unless something I really need that I did not foresee before I arrived, stick with a monochromatic wardrobe, black, grey, white and some earthy tones that mix and match. Happy travels everyone!

[lubyard]

Great video guys. You have hit all the important things in life. Just a tip and its personal. Don't leave it too late to have a family if thats what you want. I did. And forever regret it. Love your channel.❤

[LV]

Very true and realistic summation...I believe every individual is different, but one common necessity for everyone is balance and harmony, whatever that may be for that person. Love you guys being transparent and saying it like it is. Look forward to where life takes you next. ❤

[michael__james]

Thanks for this! I am one month in my 7-8 month trip and can sooo relate to what you are saying.

[virtual_travel_worldwide]

18:38 THANK YOU! thank you thank you thank you....!! ❤❤❤❤ You are so honest

[elsienorback]

Exactly!! I’ve traveled to new countries and had been cautioned and was slightly afraid at first but after a week or two it was nothing like what ppl had warned me about.
I agree. When you travel take the least amount of things with you. If you absolutely need it you can get it wherever you are or something similar.

[native_ty]

Having a base for me is key, a place where I can be with friends, a nice routine and a familiarized place.
I can sense you guys are going to get one soon ❤
Happy days

[evabruchhaus]

thanks for sharing especially the last part: yes, it IS tiring not to be settled and yes, full time travelling is romaticized very often. i have been without a proper home for the last 9 years (well, with breaks, but nothing really too long) and i feel you. still, you are a couple, what makes these things a bit easier, because one thing many digital nomads often come across (and barely anyone talks about) is loneliness. great video!

[naturalexplorer]

Two years is a long time to be on the road. Have travelled for over two years previously but only regularly changing location for around a year. A lot younger then as well. These days really do not want to move around location to location for at least a week and more like 2 weeks. Enjoyed many of your travels. Imagine you will settle for a while somewhere and then the urge to move will come again - Europe - Africa - South America. So much living along the way.