From Full-time Travellers to Broke Nomads: Journey Home to the Gold Coast! 🌍💸
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- After an incredible 1.5 years of traversing the globe, we find ourselves back on the sunny shores of the Gold Coast, Australia. But here's the twist - we're flat broke! With empty pockets and a burning desire to continue our adventures, we face a daunting question: How will we fund our future trips?
Join us as we dive into Deb and Al's new chapter, where creativity, determination and perhaps a sprinkle of luck will shape their journey ahead. From brainstorming ingenious money-making schemes to exploring unconventional job opportunities, their quest to fuel their wanderlust is bound to inspire and entertain.
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From Full-time Travellers to Broke Nomads: Journey Home to the Gold Coast! 🌍💸
24 February 2024
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We resigned from our high school teaching positions to find the balance that was severely lacking in our lives. After suffering the effects of burnout and stress we needed to make a change for the better. One that would see us living our best lives! Life is too short!
On the 28th August 2022 we begin our journey of learning what it takes to become digital nomads so we can travel full time and live our best lives. We have given ourselves two years to work it all out and would love for you to subscribe to our channel and join us on our journey.
What would you do to earn $$$ quickly? 🤑
rent my home out and use the proceeds to travel
I love the fact you both are go getters and have set a strategic plan to evolve your travels. I am sure you both will land a bigger opportunity through connections. Your videos are amazing and so entertaining. Keep us informed and enjoy life
Thank you so much! We appreciate your support! x
Ohhhh. Was wondering what happened to you guys. I watched everyone of your Bali vlogs and love them. Glad to hear you're both ok. Good luck !
Thanks for your support! :)
Hi, we are Lyn and Bob and we have just started watching you guys, we picked you up from your 'farewell Forster' episode and we have been hooked ever since. So we have a bit of catching up to do!😊. Must say watching this. You both look so much brighter. 😊
Thanks guys! We are loving life!
Good luck with your new career pathway. Bali will always be there.
Excited to be heading back in Bali soon!
Wishing you both good luck…..and good health!
Thanks so much. We appreciate that!
Life happens and I feel the same way. You have to do what you can.
Exactly! A positive attitude and a goal goes a long way to getting back on track! x
lovely to your faces all the best of luck onyour new adventures take care and be kind to yourselves ❤🇦🇺💙
Thanks so much! :D
This sounds like a great new adventure! Looking forward to your upcoming videos.
Cheers guys!
Us too! More to come :)
Not sure why you popped up in my feed as you guys are pretty much the total opposites to us really tbh.
For me it was all about stopping working and enjoying my days doing what I want with my time.
Being broke in my later years was something I wanted to avoid at all costs.
We live in a nice tourist town but I can't even imagine selling a place like you had and going travelling or having to work such a tough job all hours of the day.
I wish you luck and may follow your journey and I guess it goes to show how different we can all be I suppose.
I'm glad we popped up in your feed because I enjoyed reading your comment. :) Our plans changed as we went through life. We had a fair chunk of saving but it was just money sitting in a bank account. Al got sick and it was a tough few years. After that our attitude about money changed and we made a decision to do what we wanted for the moment. We both loved to travel so decided to quit work and travel full-time instead of stand in front of a classroom. Yes, we spent all our savings, but we still have a house on the Gold Coast, so we will never be homeless. Working in a resort is different for us but I still have 16 years before retirement age and Al has a little less. We are only working again so we can again enjoy our days doing what we want with our time - travelling. :) Thanks for watching. :)
Hey can you guys show us around Australia. I’m from America and will begin my slow travel very soon. Australia is in my bucket list. Can you just show us regular life there like grocery stores you guys going to coffee shops and some dinner in some of the tourist spots. But mainly how do I get around the area. I won’t be driving are there trains or busses available in the fun areas. Thanks for the video guys it’s nice to see non instagram people show us real life in Australia.
Some great ideas. Oz is huge - so getting around will be different everywhere. However I am confident in saying if you are happy with the public transport options in the USA you'll be over the moon with the options here. In the capital cities you'll have no problem with transport but if you're staying a little while, buy a 2nd hand car (sell it before you leave) and drive yourself. Once you get used to driving on the opposite side of the road, you'll be fine! :D Enjoy your Oz adventure!
Struggling as a 22 year old too.. you guys bring a smile to my face 😊
We do what we can ❤
Exactly! Life is a never ending circle. Peaks and dips - We're at a dip but working our way back up to the top again! :D Keep the dream alive!
Guys you are both looking great. This new job must be doing you both well. Goodluck with it all.
Aww, you're very sweet. Thank you.
Keeping the dream alive, great choice, I'm sure it will all work out.
Happy travel ✈🌞
Thanks guys! Just keeping it real 😍
Good luck with your new adventure. Enjoyed the update.
Thanks Deb :)
Wow what a Amazing time and memories you have made
You both lovely great videos
I'm sure you will find
What you need to do.
Thanks so much. We have 3 months to decide - that's when our contract runs out! :)
Love your honesty, happy go lucky positive beautiful couple. Keep videoing and promote where you are at the time. Local eatery’s must see must dos and you can’t be any more real than you are. 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️ glad your back 🦋🦋🌺🌺🦋👏👏
Thanks lovely! New vid this week! :)
At least you gave it a crack! Good luck to you🤗
Thanks Lynn... it's not over yet! lol
Have missed your video's, you both look well and happy. All the best to you both
Thanks so much! 😊
I spotted you guys at robina shopping centre . I was going to say Hi but didn't want to annoy you guys.
Too funny! We would have loved to say hi 👋 💕🌸
Great to see you! Look forward to more videos ❤
Thanks Suzie x
Good luck with the new venture. I know about running motels and yes they are a lot of work. It’s rare to leave the motel as so much to do. I hope you get back travelling soon
Thanks :D Always trying to find the balance - but atm we are focused on earning money. Soon we will be off again! :D
Good on you guys. We need to take risks to enjoy life and you guys are doing that. I moved from Mermaid Beach to Cairns Beach's 2 years ago. Loving it. I'm also please you kept the house on the GC. The house is a must keep. Great to see you again. PS: I can fly direct to Bali from Cairns, that was the deal breaker when I bought up there😊😊
Oh wow! Nice move. Cairns and the surrounds are beautiful! Yes, dotting all our i's and crossing our t's now, so we can get back out there again and do what we love! :D
Aww wondering where you guys went. Sounds like a really cool change for the next few months. You are both looking healthy and well. Keep going with the vids guys. It will all come together for you! Xx
Thanks so much! How did your Bali Retreat go? x
@@alandeb It's in May. Almost fully booked out. Just one spot left to the lucky last lady keen on a healing retreat with a bunch of ladies over 40yrs wanting an excuse to chill with their new besties. 😁
Both of you look great👌Wishing you both the best👍Hugs to you both! 🤗😍
Thank you so much 🤗
Video of Real life around Australia please ❤
I think that is the direction we are heading.... for now! We keep switching ideas atm!
It’s a big day. Hope you can save some money for your travels. Good luck
Already started! :D We'll be back travelling before long!
Great video guys, also you could film up Tambourine mtn q1 and other gc hotspots. Plenty to see and do here 😊
Some of our early vlogs were in Surfers Paradise and Tambourine Mountain. You're right though, there is plenty to do here on the Gold Coast! :)
Congratulations on getting sorted
Thanks - getting there! :)
Get back to Bali Now :) Looking after a caravan park is not easy , can be long hours hope it works out for you so you can get in in Bali
Yes to Bali! :D We are finding out just how long the hours are - yesterday 1 started at 6am and finished up at 6:30pm... normal for Bali but no for us. :)
Hello from CA & many thanks 4 all your great traveling videos, esp in Australia & Bali. I traveled in Indonesia for years before the net and look forward to more adventures(never left me). Also, when i had cancer i moved to Indonesia 2 recover from a stressful life in the US & slow down. Does Australia schools pay well 4 sub teachers? In CA, $250 daily. Or are you both looking for a new path? Thank you 4 all your public service & wonderful videos. You are heroes! Did you both work in the inner cities of Australia? Or in the suburbs? Teachers never leave the suburbs in CA. While in the inner cities, there are always vacancies. Take care, enjoy & looking forward to your caravan videos!
Hi and thanks for your lovely comment. :) Firstly, it's wonderful that you survived cancer and you're right, Bali would have been the perfect place to recover from a stress filled life. Yes, casual teaching does pay well - approx $400 per day in my state. We worked in both - cities and rural. In QLD you get a permanent appointment straight away if you commit to 2-3 years in a small rural town. So when we moved states, that's what we did, worked in a 400 person town before moving back to the city. We make a lot less than $400 each day working at the resort now, but we're very happy! Being happy, travelling and living a stress free live is what it is all about, isn't it? :)
All the very best
Thanks :)
Over a year as nomads and money ran out. Need to take a hard look at your finances. In your 40s- 50s thats a concern. Big shovel required, IE more dollars coming in..
Isn't Hindsight Great
We have no concern. We enjoy life the way that we want to live it and are very happy doing so. Money comes and goes. When it goes - make more! Easy! Since we have no loans or credit card debt we can save easily. So, thanks for your concern but there is no need for us to take a hard look at our finances - we're sorted!
New by here
Welcome! :D
You look familiar as if I met you somewhere I was in Australia 2005/2006/2007 holidays each years
We were living in NSW during that period. Hope you enjoyed your time here! :)
Hi Al & Deb, We watch you all the time through my hubby's google account (Chis Connor). We just watched your video on working on the Gold Coast in a resort. We are looking to do something similiar once Chris retires down the track. What sort of real estate course should I look to do? I assume you are studying remotely??? Cheers
Also interested in the course information please.
I signed up for a course called Resident Letting Agent Licence. I didn't need it to get the job at the resort I am at now, but figured it would be beneficial to have down the track if we decide to continue this path. Just be aware that each state has a different course and they don't transfer.
Good for you guys traveling very expensive New Zealand Canada USA need lots of money in the bank 😉👍 good luck luck ❤️
Thanks for the advice. We have lived in the USA before so know what to expect there and I've travelled in NZ and yes, the prices were crazy there... lol. Haven't been to Canada - so good to know. :D
Darwin always a great place 2 hours from Bali
Yes, Al talked about checking out Darwin for a while. Never know!
Send me all your hi tech gear Al as I’m travelling Asia for a few years 😂
High tech gear? I film on a phone. ;)
Àre you at Kirra caravan Park
No, we are working at a resort. :)
Genuine
Thanks :)
I think you are missing a trick... You make good content, so make more content, get more views and sell products off the back of it, affiliate marketing could be your way forwards. Over the past few years, I've done a lot of blogging, built up a website, opened an eBay shop, and this year am going to make lots more (and better) youtube content. Sell what you know.
Thanks so much for this amazing advice! Will definitely endeavour to work it all out this year! 💕
Nothing Wrong with a Reallity Check But yr Young Enough to Do What yr Doing and More Later on Yr Like Backpacking But a Bit More
Yeah, I think we might get a 2nd hand caravan, work while we travel and see how we go! :D
I'm just wondering if you thought you would have more subscriptions and maybe some sponsors after spending so much time and effort putting your heart and soul into creating content for people?
I love your vids 😊
Do you feel you need to be more scripted into creating a more engaging audience?
I don't do what you guys do and I am very supportive.
This sort of passive income seems extremely hard. So I'm curious to see how you both feel about this.
Have traveled alot but to old for the social media gold Rush. I hope you get the ability to do this without spending your life savings.
Believe in your dreams xoxo
I enjoyed thinking about what you've written. Did we think we'd have more subscribers? NOOOO! lol We thought we wouldn't make it past 330 and still to this day wonder what people like enough about our video to make them want to subscribe and watch more. :D Our videos are more about making memories. I want to be able to look back on our videos when I'm 90 and be reminded of all our fun adventures so scripting videos would not really work for us - however, I do understand your point and agree it would totally increase revenue opportunities. We just want to be true to ourselves and authentic for our audience and scripting more than the basics feels a little bit fake to us. We have had a few sponsor offers, but they were not for things that we would spend our own money on, so we knocked them back. Thanks so much for watching and supporting our channel! x
@alandeb That's great
And I'm pleased that you feel that way.
I love you tube and see so many people just repeating what others have done, which makes sense if your trying to make money from it. Making memories is definitely the way to go, and the fact you share that with the world is amazing. I am very thankful that you have shared your journey with me.
But I am a little sad that you guys that you haven't got the props you deserve as far as funding your future travels.
My favourites are One pack wonderes. They are so genuine beautiful people that have been offered the world as far as sponsorship is concerned.
They tral full time and have done for years now.
They are very honest and open and have there travels covered by what they make on you tube.
Please check them out.
It's not scripted but might give you guys a bit of inspiration
Take care Al and Deb xox9
I thought Yorkshire was own country
I thought Yorkshire was gods own country
I've never been there, but I'm sure you'd love Queensland! :)
@@alandeb I went 2005 to brisbane round the corner from roma Street train station
Tasmania is in no way debatable as being part of Australia IT IS, btw New Zealand clearly it’s own Nation. Maybe you should not alienate parts of your viewer base.
Take it easy buddy! Just jokes! 😂