The Walking Thomas Guide
I’m an early retiree and full-time solo traveler sharing what it’s really like to build a life without a traditional home.
I focus on the practical side of full-time travel and slow travel: where I live, what it costs, how I manage the logistics, and what I’ve learned along the way.
You’ll find destination guides, real travel costs, long-term accommodation, retirement and financial planning, travel logistics, and the everyday realities of creating a home and a routine while moving from place to place.
After years of full-time travel, my goal is simple: to share what I’ve learned so you can decide whether this kind of life might work for you.
Happy travels and thanks for watching!
The Walking Thomas Guide
It's repositioning cruise season! Do you have a cruise booked for this fall? If you are considering it or just curious, you may find my recent video helpful! In it, I talk about the details of my 15 day cruise on the NCL Pearl from Barcelona to Miami. https://youtu.be/D5Jwg0hFSbM
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I need your help! In April I asked for your input for my How To video series, and I really appreciated your answers. I now have four videos out for the series so far and if you have not seen them, you can find the playlist here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
So, once again I ask you...which of these would new topics interest you the most? If there is one I have not covered, feel free to leave a comment about what How To you would like to see, or if there is something I missed in the ones I have so far, I would love to hear what it is so I can cover it in the future! I also would love to hear any notes or specific topics you would like to hear about regarding your vote! Thanks again, as always!
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We just passed 3,000 subscribers! 🥳🍻Thanks to everyone who has been following along! It has been fun being part of this journey together! Here's to many more adventures, destinations and lessons learned!
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Happy summer and Happy August! There will be no video tomorrow, because I am going to make like a European, and get outside while the getting is good! I will be taking the month of August off from publishing videos. I will be back at the end of the month and have some fun things in the works, so stay tuned! If you haven't already, you can subscribe here so you don't miss them! youtube.com/@TheWalkingThomasGuide?sub_confirmatio…
I may sporadically put a post up here and there, or even send out a monthly newsletter (subscribe here: thewalkingthomasguide.substack.com/subscribe) but I am trying my darndest not to be sitting in front of the computer too much!
If you have not already seen my How to Full Time Travel series, you can get some ideas from that! Here's the link! www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
But wait, first tell me: what are you up to this month? I hope it involves something fun, relaxing, travel related or adventurous, but no matter where it is, I hope that you are making memories! Happy travels!
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Check out yesterday's video, where I talk about my experience doing a full comprehensive health check up in Taiwan. I also go over how this compares to some of the other popular locations. https://youtu.be/0l8GkY4_P_8
I also have a future video coming about about getting some major dental work done abroad; stay tuned so you don't miss it! youtube.com/@TheWalkingThomasGuide?sub_confirmatio…
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Check out yesterday's video, where I talk about every penny I spent during my month in Bulgaria. You may be surprised at the results! https://youtu.be/oGwu98SxZ14
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Happy (??) Tax Day to my US folks! Have you signed up for my newsletter yet? It is only once a month, has no frills, but is full of personal stories, travel tips, destination suggestions, good books and more.
You can subscribe here: thewalkingthomasguide.substack.com/subscribe
Or check out the most recently published one here: open.substack.com/pub/thewalkingthomasguide/p/a-gi…
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I need your input! For an upcoming How To video series, which of these would interest you the most? If there is one I have not covered, feel free to leave a comment about what How To you would like to see! I also would love to hear any notes or specific topics you would like to hear about regarding your vote! Thanks again, as always.
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Check out yesterday's video, where I talk about why Bansko, Bulgaria is part of my top 10 list for slow travel locations (so far)! https://youtu.be/4V9q4re0lMs
If you missed it, I also have an overall travel guide for Bulgaria here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK0D1... and next week, I will be going over every penny I spent in Bulgaria so stay tuned! youtube.com/@TheWalkingThomasGuide?sub_confirmatio…
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I really enjoyed my time in Bulgaria, and yesterday I posted a guide with some important information and recommendations for the country! You can check it out here ---> https://youtu.be/TK0D1FDlkH8 I will also be going into a deeper dive of my slow travel month in the mountain town of Bansko, and of course will be going over all of the costs incurred during my time there soon! Subscribe here so you don't miss them! youtube.com/@TheWalkingThomasGuide?sub_confirmatio…
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