Don't Retire Abroad Without These 7 Slow Travel Rules

When I told people I was retiring, selling everything, and traveling the world full-time with two bags, the most common question was some version of "How are you going to do that?" After months on the road — from Cambodia to Istanbul — I've distilled everything into seven rules. Not the generic stuff like "be flexible." Real, nuts-and-bolts rules organized by experience level: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. These kept me from burning out, running out of money, and making the mistakes that send people home early. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — The playbook nobody hands you 1:44 — Rule 1: One region, not the world 4:04 — Rule 2: Start somewhere English-friendly 6:26 — Rule 3: Build your digital footprint (the boring rule) 7:52 — Rule 4: Leave gaps in your itinerary 9:17 — Rule 5: Why I only stay in hotels 11:27 — Rule 6: Always have a regional medical Plan B 13:32 — Rule 7: The coming-home reality nobody warns you about 16:25 — The foundation for long-term success 🔔 If this content resonates with you, hit subscribe and turn on the notification bell. I release a couple of videos each week. 💬 What's the one thing you're most worried about before taking the leap into slow travel? Tell me in the comments below. Let's see if we can tackle that together. #slowtravel #retirementplanning #retireabroad #slowtravelretirement #retireearly CREDIT CARDS I USE: Cards with Transferable Points: Chase Ink Business Preferred https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21... Capital One Venture X https://i.capitalone.com/GPwhl8gw4 Hotel Loyalty Credit Cards: Chase IHG Premier Card https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21... Chase IHG Business Premier Card https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21... Chase Marriott Boundless Card https://www.referyourchasecard.com/25... PRODUCTS I USE: Audible - https://amzn.to/4mvmHLz (Amazon) Cooling Towel/container to clip on backpack- https://amzn.to/4tXbaYv (Amazon) Packing Cubes- https://amzn.to/4bbTvF0 (Amazon) Apple Airtags- https://amzn.to/4s69hXQ (Amazon) Luggage Scale - https://amzn.to/3MT7giK (Amazon) BOSE Noise Canceling Headphones - https://amzn.to/401wxdE (Amazon) JBL Wireless Earbuds - https://amzn.to/4kWQdsC (Amazon) DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Camera- https://amzn.to/4b2nuhI (Amazon) DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Filter Set- https://amzn.to/3OA5yDu (Amazon) GoPro Hero 13 with Accessories - https://amzn.to/3OvWWxJ (Amazon) SanDisk Micro SD Card- https://amzn.to/474zGNx (Amazon) Sun Hat- https://amzn.to/4kVpuwt (Amazon) Carabiners - https://amzn.to/4qVb94B (Amazon) Luggage Tags - https://amzn.to/4rIGdWy (Amazon) Cruise Luggage Tags - https://amzn.to/3N8giZf (Amazon) Osprey Daypack - https://amzn.to/46xxcqJ (Amazon) Nike Vomero Plus Shoes - https://amzn.to/40uA30a (Amazon) Keen Closed Toe Sandals - https://amzn.to/46rwStM (Amazon) Ripcurl Board Shorts - https://amzn.to/3ZW3W9w (Amazon) As an Amazon Affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases. The cards and links for purchases will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. This video is accurate as of the time the posting date. Not all offers available for all credit cards or all credit card companies are included. The content is accurate as of the date of posting. Some offers presented may no longer be available.