I’m a solo traveler who retired early in 2024 to explore the world full-time. With ~60 countries under my belt, I now focus on slow travel, budgeting, and exploring destinations that are ideal for retirement or long-term stays. My goal is to help fellow travelers discover how to have more financial freedom, travel smarter, experience more, and make the most of their journey. Whether you’re planning to retire abroad, live full-time on the road, or travel on a budget, join me as I share insights, tips, and inspiration for a fulfilling travel lifestyle. Subscribe for weekly updates and practical advice about the following:
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The Walking Thomas Guide
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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Looking for inspiration? Here are 15 countries that I recommend visiting https://youtu.be/rETBZMT-BJI?list=PLA... as well as 7 slow travel cities I think are worth spending a month in! https://youtu.be/q--jnBgg0S8?list=PLA...
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If you're like me, you may also be interested in trying to stay active in retirement! If you are looking for ideas, check out my other channel, where I ride and hike my way across the world. youtube.com/@hikebikeandlovelife?sub_confirmation=…
If you are unsure of where to start, check out this playlist, where I rent bikes in different countries and look for nearby adventures: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Or you can find logistics and cost breakdowns here for:
Bikepacking: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Backpacking: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
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The Walking Thomas Guide
Are you thinking about traveling full time? Here are three videos that may help you on your journey!
Full-Time Travel Checklist: https://youtu.be/Zre2Rp5EB2c
Decluttering: https://youtu.be/2JQ0bcnvhho
Everything I Spent in 369 Days of Full-Time Travel: https://youtu.be/NlST7UJtWc4
Cost Breakdowns Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
Full-Time Travel Playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?list...
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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.
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Happy Friday the 13th and early Valentine's Day! Back by popular demand, this Sunday, I will be going over my current packing set up! In the last two years, I have lived out of a bike bag for nearly a year, a carry on for a year in Europe (including some hiking gear), and now I will be going over what I packed for my current four month stint in Asia (with some hiking and cycling planned).
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You can also find prior packing videos here:
One Year Full-Time Travel in Europe: https://youtu.be/kpX5SbMv-kY?list=PLA...
Carry-on Packing for All Seasons: https://youtu.be/RaJbxg7PaYY?list=PLA...
10 Essentials for Lightweight Travel: https://youtu.be/ms7geFHpQiw?list=PLA...
Minimalist Toiletry Kit: https://youtu.be/qepJ2OBm3lg?list=PLA...
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Hello! I recently passed two milestones: my one year anniversary of posting videos...and 2000 subscribers! I told myself I would give it a year to see how it went and I couldn't be happier, mostly due to this community! I couldn't do it without you! Thank you so much for watching, liking and subscribing, and a very special thanks for commenting, as it is these comments and the participation of the community that really makes everything work! You are the best! ✈️😊🚲🧳Happy travels and let's continue this adventure!
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Hello and Happy New Year! I have so many fun places to show you, so I am going to be periodically releasing extra videos on Thursdays! The first one drops this Thursday, the 15th, and will be about Belgrade, Serbia! These will be released as I can work on them, but I am very excited to show you some of the locations that I have been to over the last few months!
I will also continue to be posting videos on Sunday, and some upcoming videos include my full 2025 cost breakdown and some cruise related content. Stay tuned and subscribe so that you don't miss them! youtube.com/@TheWalkingThomasGuide?sub_confirmatio…
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The year is almost over and also my one year channel-versary will also be coming up in January! I will definitely be doing some wrap up videos, but would love to hear from you which ones you are the most interested in. Please choose one below or add a note in the comments if you have others that you would like to see!
I will definitely be doing a full time travel cost breakdown at year end, so I will not include that on this poll. As always, thanks for watching!
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A while back I did a poll about why people were hesitant to travel on their own and the overwhelming majority chose "loneliness or nobody to share experiences with" as their answer. I will address this issue in tomorrow's video, so stay tuned! And it is not just for solos; even people traveling with another person need a community!
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