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  • čas přidán 21. 07. 2023
  • Our last installment from Australia comes from Sydney as we talk discuss some of the issues we struggle with as we travel and CZcams.
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Komentáře • 96

  • @travellinman382
    @travellinman382 Před rokem +23

    I like seeing where you are (“tourist videos”), but I also enjoy your explanations of slow travel, finance, health care, and the other logistical issues that cause me some trepidation. I also appreciate your down to earth approach and humor. Much better than the showy “Instagram” model that others follow. Thank you! Travel Safe!!! ❤

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Travellinman. Thats the kind of videos we like to make too.
      We really appreciate you saying. Hope you like what comes next.

  • @WanderingTuckers
    @WanderingTuckers Před rokem +17

    Yes, can't wait for the upcoming changes! Budgets, fire, language learning, Expat living, etc.

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem +2

      Great, we'll be covering all of that and a whole lot more. Hope you like it.

  • @qcnck2776
    @qcnck2776 Před rokem +11

    Looking forward to your slow travel series. Great videos, and many thanks for all that you have produced so far!

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching! We really appreciate it.

  • @catobie1948
    @catobie1948 Před rokem +30

    I personally like your videos. There are hundreds of travel videos with people chewing, acting, luxuriating. Yours are like a neighbor telling me about the trip. You can't please all the people.

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for saying. That means a lot. We don't expect to please everyone but we do take on board the general feel. We hope you like what comes next.

    • @anitariley7086
      @anitariley7086 Před rokem

      That’s true….just like someone you know telling stories about their trip …I like that analogy!

    • @calicokitten6121
      @calicokitten6121 Před rokem

      Agree!!

    • @jackiestewart5062
      @jackiestewart5062 Před rokem +1

      I am sad and surprised your Aussie portion of your travels haven’t been so well received, I have enjoyed all your travelling experiences.

  • @MrJmolyneux
    @MrJmolyneux Před rokem +3

    Love your videos. I always look forward to the next instalment, not just in your travels, but in your and Sarah’s life. Please keep them coming

  • @dangermouse3619
    @dangermouse3619 Před rokem +8

    It doesnt matter what they think it what you think and want. The more videos you put out the better. Viewers dont have to watch everything but the ones who do enjoy your channel will enjoy what ever you put out. Ive just found your channel and love you two as you are so easy to watch and friendly down to earth types. Im an Aussie are would live more Australia stuff to see.

  • @melhenline8438
    @melhenline8438 Před rokem +10

    I can't wait to see the pivot! Love you guys and I've been a steady fan from the beginning, but I will admit that the videos that focus more on the areas that you visit are not as interesting to me. I guess it's mainly because I want to see it for myself! 😊 Call it jealousy. I will always check in for my Saturday morning 2GoRoam fix though! Oh, and Sarah's hair looks very nice. 🧑

  • @nncadi1
    @nncadi1 Před rokem +5

    So glad to see y’all again. I hope your back is feeling better. Looking forward to your upcoming videos.

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem

      Thank you, we're really excited about them.

  • @Stchristopherofatlantis
    @Stchristopherofatlantis Před rokem +2

    We can’t wait to see your new videos. Personally we’ve loved the Australia videos. We watch your channel for you guys, the location is a bonus.
    We are really excited for you both 😊

  • @kirstenveneziano1205
    @kirstenveneziano1205 Před rokem +6

    Nice cut, but yes, we need to restyle ourselves 😅
    I watch for who you and Sarah are; you feel approachable.

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem +1

      😊 thank you, that's lovely of you to say. Hope you like what comes next.

  • @FusedMusic
    @FusedMusic Před rokem +3

    To be honest this change sounds really exciting. Particularly given me and my family are on a three year countdown to slow travel (yes, that's "family". Four of us!). So things like finance, bank accounts, exchange rate fees, international health insurance, dental plans abroad etc are hugely important issues we are digging into, so that type of info would be amazing.
    Plus, things like anything you'd change now two years in, such as storing a treasured music collection, family photos etc.
    Love what you are both doing, and a huge inspiration here. 👍

  • @BeaundMike
    @BeaundMike Před rokem +1

    Great to see that you respond to your viewers' wishes and wants to bring more content about F.I.R.E and Slow Traveling. The trip to Australia wasn't particularly appealing to us either, as we consider it to be a relatively expensive country, and we prefer to get the most out of our money by maximizing our travel experiences. Greetings from Germany

  • @erinaustin9968
    @erinaustin9968 Před rokem +4

    Thanks Neil & Sarah for the great video!

  • @jenjoyce8929
    @jenjoyce8929 Před rokem

    I’m an expat of 18years from the Uk in Perth WA, hoping you would visit here, maybe next time. Lots of vast landscapes and beauty here. Loving your videos, look forward to them each week. 2 years from retirement at 59 😊

  • @tcurtisFl
    @tcurtisFl Před rokem +1

    I think you’re assessment is right on. I’m excited to see the coming videos. We enjoy the lessons, and how to videos. We watch each week to learn from you how we can become retired nomads. Thanks for all your content👍

  • @TheFlairGuy
    @TheFlairGuy Před rokem +3

    Its not important that everything is roses, but it is important that I imagine your life is exceptionally more rosey than when you were both working. ❤️ 🌹

  • @annad3377
    @annad3377 Před rokem +1

    I was one of those people who dropped off when you went to Australia. I have no interest in that country. Glad you're pivoting. It's ok to keep evolving.

  • @tomwareham7944
    @tomwareham7944 Před rokem +10

    I'm an Aussie viewer who has just discovered your channel and i have to say ( not in a nasty way I hope ) that watching you drinking coffee ,and in a Starbucks for goodness sake Australia is renoun for having better coffee than that overpriced establishment and hearing about your wife's haircuts , doesn't really show me what your experience of your stay in Sydney was like, from your closing comments I take it that your putting out a further video so I will watch it out of respect for your effort , I will also go back and watch your previous posts to be fairer in my opinion . My late wife and I travelled the world enjoying 31 overseas journeys before her tragic and unexpected death whilst on a trip to Phuket Thailand, since this traumatic event I have had no desire to travel anywhere , and people who say time heals all wounds are wrong , my wife was the one who researched all the countries, planned all the itineraries booked all the hotels and made sure we didn't waste any time while we on the ground , I was the dreamer ,the one who had read the books describing exotic places and differing cultures and I was happy to visit them as long as she was with me , im not trying to be morbid about my situation I have wonderful memories and am glad we got the chance to do the things we did together . We actually managed to do everything on our bucket list before her passing and I'm grateful for that ,we had decided to make a new list when we gt home from the trip she died on, but alas that wasn't to be . I am telling you all this just to say enjoy everything you can , see everything you can experience everything that you possibly can , life is too short and you don't want to be one of those people who say " I should have " . Thank for your indulgence you have my subscription .

    • @Bracebarian
      @Bracebarian Před rokem +3

      That’s great advice. Now watch these two from their beginning and you will see why we are all interested in Sarah’s hair and where they are today on their 10 year retirement research project.

  • @driftingintoretirement
    @driftingintoretirement Před rokem +1

    Great video guy’s, always love the down to earth approach. I have the same problem with travelling and the algorithm.

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem +1

      It's a nightmare isn't it... still we keep on keeping on 😀

  • @oldfartsadventure
    @oldfartsadventure Před rokem +6

    Glad you guys are willing to make changes and listen to your viewers. I look forward to your upcoming videos.

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem

      Thank you! Really appreciate it.

  • @rustykatt3870
    @rustykatt3870 Před rokem +1

    Financially, I'm hoping you rent a room from Sara's mom (giving her money) and take us all around the UK. I'm sorry you sold your home. I could be totally off base. I'm excited to see what's next and thank you very much for letting us all tag along with you! 😀

  • @Nyhiker
    @Nyhiker Před rokem +1

    Great video! I know what you mean also about the scarce time alone. Sometimes I would like to go for a coffee by myself as we slow travel the world but when I suggest it, my husband, a non coffee drinker, will say “I’ll join you”. 😂. I look forward to your new content videos. I love your channel although must admit that I haven’t seen your Australian videos yet.

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem

      Haha I feel your pain 😀

  • @omrouk
    @omrouk Před rokem +5

    Looks like you’re back in the UK 🤔 Hope all is well there. I enjoy all your videos, even though there are so many FIRE videos out there and so many retirement finances videos out there and so many slow travel videos out there, what keeps me coming back is the interactions between you both, the humour, the “British” perspective of them, etc. I’ve enjoyed what you’ve put out so far. You can’t please ‘em all, just do what you enjoy. Looking forward to the upcoming videos and the *pivot*.

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem +3

      Thank you, always appreciate your view.
      We couldn't be more excited about the pivot, there will be a big reveal soon.

  • @karlapatterson5714
    @karlapatterson5714 Před rokem +1

    I like both types of videos. I can't travel righ now and live your trips vicariously! I also appreciate all the tips because I hope to soon be doing much more adventuring! Thank you!

  • @lynnellechappell3337
    @lynnellechappell3337 Před rokem +2

    ❤🎉 Yassss! I'm here for it! 👀🍿🥤 I've watched ALL of your videos, from 1st to the last and I really miss when you used to put your travel expenses on the screen. I'm learning tons from your Bernicke vid you did in Chang Mai and I've probably rewatched it 10 times and will continue to rewatch that one. Also, the vids where you were deciding if tiny home or boat home or other type of home will be best helped me make decisions about what I want out of my habitation. I'm definitely #TeamFIRE videos and I also love Neil's humor and Sarah's calm sense of adventure. Looking forward to your next adventures as you pave the way. ❤🏆

  • @eliseosalcedo3099
    @eliseosalcedo3099 Před rokem +1

    Waiting for you guys to be back in America

  • @millichips1
    @millichips1 Před rokem +1

    Really looking forward to your slow travel videos. This is something we are planning on taking up once we fully retire later this year. Keep up the good work and thanks for posting :0)

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem

      Sounds great! Enjoy once you get started.

  • @julesmarwell8023
    @julesmarwell8023 Před rokem

    nice to see \Aust Fed you well, I bet you felt at home here. btw it was 8c in Melb this Morn. you have a good time and ENJOY youself |Cheers

  • @danielle7292
    @danielle7292 Před rokem +1

    I love your videos just the way they are but will stick around to see what the new ones are like. I was also really enjoying your Australia videos. Looking forward to seeing what your future plans are. Take care 😊

  • @seabreeze8894
    @seabreeze8894 Před rokem

    I’ve loved all your videos, so I’m sure I’ll love your new ones coming up! Y’all are both adorable and charming. Continue to be your genuine selves - you’ve got a winning combination of ingredients! ❤️ from Texas👍🏻

  • @waterydepths5584
    @waterydepths5584 Před rokem +2

    Looking forward to more videos from you both.

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! Much appreciated.

  • @calicokitten6121
    @calicokitten6121 Před rokem +1

    Can’t wait to see what you have planned!! Sarah, it is scary to get a haircut in a new place. Long hair is so much easier for waiting it out to find an emotionally safe haircutting experience 😅

  • @simondurrant5314
    @simondurrant5314 Před rokem +1

    Good luck with the new approach I’m sure it will go well. This series to Australia didn’t feel like slow travel but more a holiday. Your views on Sydney as a place to slow travel would be interesting, Starbucks, a cheap sandwich and bus drivers doesn’t cover it. Your desire to ensure you’re videos perform well for CZcams indicates that revenue contributes heavily to your travel costs. Make sure it’s what you want to do otherwise you could be seen as still working for the man 😉 I, like many, really admire and enjoy your honest approach, continue to enjoy your journey.

  • @richarddunn4045
    @richarddunn4045 Před rokem

    Wonderful videos

  • @brucesnyder690
    @brucesnyder690 Před rokem

    I didn't watch any of the Audtraluan videos. But looking fwd to the upcoming content.

  • @celtics2008champs1
    @celtics2008champs1 Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us. No video will please everyone. Look forward to hearing more about Australia. Have you done a retrospective video, what would you have done differently if you could go back a year or two?

  • @gaylewestney9000
    @gaylewestney9000 Před rokem +1

    I like all your videos and I was enjoying your visit to Australia. Hope you post content that feels right to you and not pander to a few complainers 😊

  • @DougASAP
    @DougASAP Před rokem

    Looking forward to your change in focus..Have fun!

  • @MadeNCda
    @MadeNCda Před rokem

    Look forward to your new content, guys! 😊

  • @birdcreek1
    @birdcreek1 Před rokem +1

    I personally like your content,you seem like such a nice couple. Again thank you😊😊

  • @billrisdon1
    @billrisdon1 Před rokem +1

    Life is about evolving and adapting, full stop. If you don't, it's over. I have enjoyed tracking you two since the beginning, since my tastes are drawn to international travel and cultural immersion. My only suggestion moving forward would be to keep your vids short, 10-12 min max. Cheers, Bill

  • @alegna4132
    @alegna4132 Před rokem

    Hello peeps. Still been watching you as always right from the start and presume you are back in UK for the summer? Have to say that you are very resilient maintaining your CZcams channel and travelling authentically too. Look forward to whatever the pivot brings but don't lose sight of your future travel experiences please. Best wishes.

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem +1

      Yes we are, we always ensure we love in the moment.

  • @angelajones5664
    @angelajones5664 Před rokem

    Hope you're both well? I look forward to all your videos,whatever the content😊. It keeps me focused on my own retirement plans,which hopefully won't be too long off now. Take care both xx

  • @karenley7356
    @karenley7356 Před rokem +1

    Glad to hear you are changing your approach. Unfortunately the Australian content was not what it could have been. Nothing to do with Australia but I think the channel lost its way. Hopefully it will see your channel get more views.

  • @mrscuteas
    @mrscuteas Před rokem +1

    I like watching you two doing the things you are wanting to do. Sarah if you were ever interested in doing a vlog aimed at the women travelling for example where you would feel safe getting around without a hubby, the finding of a good hairdresser drama, just from a female perspective / angle I’d be interested in seeing your thoughts / experiences

  • @travelrefocused
    @travelrefocused Před rokem

    You too look great. Lol forward to what comes next.

  • @stevenponte6655
    @stevenponte6655 Před rokem +1

    I have followed you guys for quite a while now, but it feels really strange to see you walking around the streets of my city now!!

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem

      Haha, hopefully in a good way 😀

  • @danielodonoghue3529
    @danielodonoghue3529 Před rokem

    I enjoy ALL of your content so I will be watching whatever you put out!

  • @normhanson981
    @normhanson981 Před rokem

    You have some serious energy . Superb , well done.

  • @shannonmann5501
    @shannonmann5501 Před rokem

    Love your content, you guys keep it real!

  • @gregoryparnell2775
    @gregoryparnell2775 Před rokem

    Gloria Jeans coffee is just one notch up from Starbucks. It always tastes burnt.

  • @juliehawkes1050
    @juliehawkes1050 Před rokem

    I had to laugth when you said sydney is like london i diasagree Sydney has beautiful beaches harbour loving your content.

  • @valeriepatrickcorris3679

    Thank you for the videos. Like several others I like the videos about finance, budgeting, healthcare, expat living etc. Specifically, I’d like to know how you manage your “financial life” in the UK and navigate everyday banking and financial institutions without a UK home E..g. How do you provide proof of address when opening a UK bank account ? Thanks and looking forward to the new content.

  • @nuttyoncrypto9863
    @nuttyoncrypto9863 Před rokem

    Your both sounding more relaxed now .. but living a life is more important than algorithms.. good luck

  • @TruthPain
    @TruthPain Před rokem

    Hello Kids! Happy to see you two at it and in good spirits. Never feel you have to "bend" to the algorithm, though fair to say you must do what you must if YT is becoming part of the income math day-by-day. What makes your videos attractive to me is exactly that: the newfound things I didn't know about. Yeah, I don't have Australia in my immediate radar of interests, but so what? Just you filming walking the streets gives me a 1st person POV of how the draffic is, how people interact, ..... and most importantantly ... that all Starbucks look like they ones in Cleveland Ohio or Morgantown, West Virginia; so there's that :) So here is one thing I've found myself doing when I have say 30 minutes to time-waste on youtube, and that is I look at the length of the video right after the thumbnail of title raises my eyebrows in interest. It's something I do instinctivelyt now, and I find I prefer to watch say four, 8 minute videos in my 1/2 hour timeframe, than say two, 15-minute ones. Is that just just me or do I reflect a larger demographic of data? I have no clue, honestly. But I'm sure there are statisticians out there that can better explain the level of engagement based on eyeballs-on-screen time etc etc. Today for example, I'm 2 hours into YT and I had no qualms about his one being 12-1/2 minutes long because time wasnt a factor in my choices. But again, it's only one man's opinion, so what the heck do I know, right? As to hobbies ..... that's cat-nip. I have the same issues man. I love photography, history, reading, editing content on LumaFusion, researching on things to which I am foreign ......., etc. My wife? Not so much. She loves being with me no matter what silly things in conjure up to do on a lazy day or afternoon. I gifted her an "iPhone Photography" course I found on Instagram and to my shock she ate it up and watched all bloody 5 hours of it, so now she's more into the photoghraphy walks when she can because I coaxed her into it. But to your point, time apart is lovely and we both know we need it. At least SHE knows that as an only child I value time with my own brain and she gives me that latitude to go off on my own when she seems my mind wander off. Now, last thing on my noggin, your next stop should be to one of those god-forsaken islands between Hawaii and Australian LOL ....... (ok just kidding, but I would watch that for sure). love you guys! Stay at it!

  • @anitariley7086
    @anitariley7086 Před rokem +1

    Interested to see the changes! So disappointed you didn’t show more of Sydney….my home town! I find sometimes when you’re in places you don’t showcase the location to get the “traveller” viewer interested in a location. Other times the videos show a lot! I do understand why you have Patreons and they help to keep you travelling but as a general viewer it is a bit down putting when you often say….you need to be a Patreon to see certain videos or be a bit more “in the know” about where you are and what you’re up to. Eg in this video you said the Patreons would get the rest of the Sydney videos. Anyway…I will continue to watch as do enjoy most of your content…whether travel or finances….similar age as you and would love to get out of the corporate rat race in a big city!! Enjoy your time at home in the UK!

  • @Sensation_Spectrum
    @Sensation_Spectrum Před rokem

    Look forward to your new content. Pleased you didnt take my message last week personally but as Sarah mentioned the drop in viewers it felt appropriate to provide my honest opinion. Love the finance, cost of living and accomodation tours and your general banter - the touristy element just isn't for me. Appreciate we're all different and follow you for different reasons. Anyway keep up the great work!

  • @dinaflores
    @dinaflores Před rokem

    Would like to hear about the costs of touring Australia. We are on year 3 of world travel and have done many places in Mexico, Hawaii, and for the last 2 years traveling all over EU. Curious how Australia compares to the these places. We’ve done slow 1 month stays and some shorter ones when we want to visit several cities within a country. Have also done a few cruises when the prices are good. All about finding an interesting city to explore without breaking the budget.

  • @misterr279
    @misterr279 Před rokem +2

    That's good to hear, I don't think you should live your lives to play to an algorithm, but you're good at what you do and the Australian videos don't seem to allow you to play up to that strength for some reason. I hope you enjoy your adventures and find ways to get back to making content that a wider audience will enjoy ❤

  • @gregbakes39
    @gregbakes39 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Love your travel videos but I can't believe you went to Sydney and end up at a Starbucks! They would have to be the worst coffee in Australia.

  • @user-du7te3gc3t
    @user-du7te3gc3t Před rokem +1

    From my perspective Australia is a country I know, have been to and is an easy country to travel in so I guess I felt I could learn less from that series.

  • @wasabiginger6993
    @wasabiginger6993 Před rokem

    Oz not exotic like SE Asia. Have been enjoying your videos!

  • @wildbill6366
    @wildbill6366 Před rokem

    Yes I agree , there are tons of tourists videos on CZcams .. I enjoy the real , slow travel vibe better ... BTW , 45 AUS - $30 USD .. haha.. Best to you both , keep doing well !! Cheers !

  • @leesmith9299
    @leesmith9299 Před rokem +1

    Q: i'm guessing to keep yourselves eligible for the various accounts (bank and brokers) in the UK you need to keep uk resident status. i'm struggling to work out the criteria to stop them taking that away. like do i need to be in the uk for a certain amount of time each year etc. have you guys got to the bottom of it?

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem +1

      Nice one. We'll include this in the Q&A.

  • @auroramarie2463
    @auroramarie2463 Před rokem

    Just wondering if you use a beauty filter on your videos and if so, which one. Sarah's skin is flawless.

  • @wabeebe
    @wabeebe Před rokem

    Looking forward to it. Really had no interest in Australia

  • @susanbartle4541
    @susanbartle4541 Před rokem +1

    Nice haircut.

    • @2GoRoam
      @2GoRoam  Před rokem

      Thanks! Very nice of you to say.

  • @nuttyoncrypto9863
    @nuttyoncrypto9863 Před rokem

    Sorry you 2 but your best viewing figures are when your in the UK... so its back to BLIGHTY... and the rain... argh

  • @chelseabanana2251
    @chelseabanana2251 Před rokem

    Unless you are four wheel driving and camping on beaches, Australian videos never do that well so don't feel bad. It would be good in future videos if you said a bit more about how much things are costing you, like your accommodation for the month, if you do a video where you go out for the day it would be better to include how much everything cost. Cost is always what I am curious about. Definitely more financed based content will get more hits, and are more relevant as they are the as a key deciding factor whether or not someone can do it.

  • @jpsabbey
    @jpsabbey Před 5 měsíci

    Get out of Australia before you spend all your money 😅... Crazy expensive!

  • @bomberbolton
    @bomberbolton Před rokem +1

    Surely you are travelling for yourselves in retirement and not views?
    Bizarre