Big Changes in 2025 | Retirement Travelers World Travel Update

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.พ. 2025
  • In today's video we share our world travel plans for 2025, some changes we are making with our TH-cam Channel and Retirement Travelers website, along with a life update. During our five years of world travel in retirement, we have learned many things, made some pivots and changes in direction, but continue to forge ahead with an amazing retirement lifestyle. We feel it is very important to take some time to reflect each year and make adjustments going forward.
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  • @mamahenn1365
    @mamahenn1365 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    This is amazing to see. People dedicated to QUALITY over quantity and getting clicks. You have great ideas and I can't wait to follow along!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We really appreciate your support, and we hope you enjoy the new content! Thanks for following along.
      John and Bev

  • @slowmads
    @slowmads หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    As the laziest full-time travelers in the world, I appreciate and admire the time, energy and talent you invest in creating your myriad of platformed content. Among my favorite creators. Thanks. And Merry, Happy!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We're so glad you enjoy our content. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! John & Bev

  • @MediaProDana
    @MediaProDana 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    We are working toward retirement and kicking off our transition period in mid-2026. Your videos are tremendously helpful and informative. We’d love to join group travel with you. Here’s to your next chapter 🎉

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      We appreciate you watching and thanks for the kind words! Stay tuned to our Facebook Community Group for more details on future group travel. John and Bev

  • @lhrivnak
    @lhrivnak หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    You got me with the family videos at the end. Got a little teary!! Love you guys. I support your decisions to focus on quality and community. Thanks for all you do.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน

      So glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

  • @DianeIwanicki
    @DianeIwanicki หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Your quiver is full. 😊 After watching your videos we downsized (huge downsize) and are traveling.: The Cotswold way in England. Deal England, Amsterdam. France, Germany, Mexico… we love Huatulco… and are heading to Bali and raja Ampat in February for a month. You inspire us and we have loved your personalities and candor. Just being honest and authentic. Love your videos. I do wonder if you should be on the Amazing Race! You would crush it! Keep traveling but enjoy your time together. Work can wait until later. Thanks for giving us a glimpse of your world.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That is wonderful! We’re so glad we could inspire you. We actually applied but did not get selected for AR. 😔
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @pinkpet25
    @pinkpet25 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Great new focus ideas! I would be interested to travel with you. My husband no longer travels. I’d be a solo (most likely?). I worked as a Tour manager for Thomas cook and other tour companies for 10 yrs. Mainly taking British passengers to China (been there over 10x) and New England, plus many short trips around UK, Europe. I live in the UK but I’m American raised in Los Angeles. I retired in 2024, I’m late 60s. Really have learned so much from you both. Thank you.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for following along with us and we'd love for you to join us. We're planning a big trip to China this spring, so you if have any tips for us please share by email. We are planning a long UK trip in 2026.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @emilyfathauer3037
    @emilyfathauer3037 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The best Papa and Grammy 🐻 what a great year of travel and family time!! Looking forward to seeing the new adventures in 2025!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was a great year! We love travel but we love seeing those sweet grandbabies when we return even more. 🥰 We are hoping for some big adventures in 2025.

  • @TNTTravelsWW
    @TNTTravelsWW หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I loved this video! The part with the grandkids brought tears to my eyes. We have 10 grandkids spread across the US. We’ve modified our travels to make sure we see them more frequently, though it seems we are always on the move.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So glad you enjoyed it. They are truly a blessing.
      John and Bev

  • @judykruse3994
    @judykruse3994 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My husband and I visited Norway in August and it was from your Norway video that we included the Flamsbana train to Flam as part of our itinerary. We actually stayed in Flam for a couple of days. It was beautiful. In November last year, we visited Japan for the first time. We included Takayama, which is a lovely smaller town with traditional Japanese architecture. From there we did a day trip to Shirakawa-go, a UNESCO World Heritage site that’s a preserved ancient village. It’s so charming and was my favorite stop on our trip. You probably have your itinerary set, but if you can include Shirakawa-go, I highly recommend it. Safe travels!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We are always looking for new recommendations and Shirakawa-go sounds amazing! John and Bev

  • @paulettenguyen971
    @paulettenguyen971 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    My husband and I from Colorado Springs are interested in group travel! We are in our early 50’s 😊

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That is wonderful! We will have to keep you in mind as we plan future trips. Please join our Facebook Community group for future details. John and Bev

  • @sten8784
    @sten8784 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thank you for being such kind, grounded humans!

  • @cateykat4433
    @cateykat4433 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My husband and I are definitley interested in a trip with you and really look forward to hearing more. Thank you for all you do. I have been following you from the Airstream days with sweet Annie 🐕.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! We've enjoyed the journey, too! We're always looking for more folks to join us. John and Bev

  • @annwright3169
    @annwright3169 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Terrific video. Support you all 100%. Refreshing :) All the changes you want to do are for the right reasons and no doubt will be rewarded. You all deserve it! I feel like you truly represent what is to be American. Thank you!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We appreciate your kind words and thanks for following along. John and Bev

  • @MagentaOtterTravels
    @MagentaOtterTravels 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I totally understand that temptation to do videos that get lots of views and grow the channel... rather than videos that are import to you. I have refocused as well. Which is why all my recent videos have nearly no view! LOL
    But my life has exciting and wonderful and really important things happening. And family comes first! Wishing you all the best in 2025! -Dara

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the update Dara, We wish you all the best too for 2025! John and Bev

  • @cltinturkey
    @cltinturkey หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    What a beautiful family, video, and update! You have an exciting year in store. I'm not on Facebook, so I'll miss you there, but I bet your group will be a great tool. I'm sad to miss out and hope you don't migrate most of your content there. You really are big deal TH-camrs, and your channel is wonderful. I send travel friends to your channel all the time. Bon voyage in 2025!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much. We will maintain our plans on TH-cam, Facebook, Instagram and our website. You can also sign up for our newsletter as well to stay in touch. Thanks for following along.
      John and Bev

  • @goingwalkaboutnow
    @goingwalkaboutnow หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Love you guys, thoughtful content, that’s the secret sauce. I’m sure 2025 will be hugely successful, best wishes, smooth sailing.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. So glad you are enjoying our content and following along with us.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @jwiehoff
    @jwiehoff หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love everything you said here! Watching your on location VLOGs...especially for us nearing retirement...helps keep the dream alive...so I'm glad to hear this will be a priority again this year. I watch a lot of travel video content but few of the people I follow are in my own age group. You make it real for us 60-somethings that we can go have these adventures. Thanks so much for the inspiration and I look forward to seeing your 2025 content in all its forms.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So glad you are enjoying our content. We believe there are no limits to what we can do during our retirement years.
      John and Bev

  • @cltinturkey
    @cltinturkey หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm a solo traveler but might be interested in joining you for a short journey (7-14 days) to a tough place. A tough place is one where travel is more difficult and complex, maybe with country rules or bureaucracy or Internet barriers. If I'm in a group for too long, I get antsy to set out on my own. I need to move and be out in nature every day. When I get into a bog, travel is my absolute favorite thing. If in doubt, DO IT! Life is short and it's important to enjoy every minute and head out to play! I'm starting the year in New Zealand and plan at least three other trips for 2025. I hope the world treats you gently and with great joy! Happy New Year! Thank you for all you do! Courtney

    • @eurekamarijka
      @eurekamarijka หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ditto - and couldn’t have said it better! ❤ 👍

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Courtney, we love that spirit! Happy travels and thanks for watching! We are looking at options.
      John and Bev

  • @daniellealexander8714
    @daniellealexander8714 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My husband and I have been in your “first 100” subs here on YT for years now and I gave us some credit for “discovering” your wonderful content 😅 We had a feeling you two would become very popular because there’s no other couple like you out there! Your videos are full of quality content. Thank you! Merry Christmas 🎄 & Happy New Year~!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for being one of our early supporters! We appreciate you! Hope you have an amazing 2025.
      John and Bev

  • @pamelajaye
    @pamelajaye หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I think it took me an hour to track down that song. There are so few songs for Thanksgiving. And now it's like 4:30 so I need to find a way to put myself to sleep

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh, bless your heart! We would have told you the name. In fact, it's in the comments, I think. We've had several ask. It's by JJ Heller. John & Bev

    • @pamelajaye
      @pamelajaye 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@RetirementTravelers ❤️

  • @NewSummitInc
    @NewSummitInc หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I too, got teart-eyed during your family video segment. Family is important ans I'm glad you shared that you shared that memory.
    Im retiring in 2q 2025 and want to travel with you in 2026 as hubs is a homebody! Thanks for creating this content. You are amazing,! Merry Christmas 🎅

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We'd love to have you join us. We’re planning several opportunities in 2026. John and Bev

  • @lisaf-d1616
    @lisaf-d1616 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Aside from your great content (both how to and travel vlog), your authenticity and integrity are what keep me coming back. All the best for a peaceful year-end and fantastic travels in 2025.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy our adventures. Happy journeys to you too!
      John and Bev

  • @IronAnn2010
    @IronAnn2010 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It is such a joy to see you guys flourish! The growth you guys have experienced since we met in Romania are just incredible!!! So proud of you two, John and Bev!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Ann! We talk about you all the time, especially when we see kittens on the street! We loved our time with you and we miss you! Hope you're doing well! John & Bev ❤️

  • @GlobetrotterGranny
    @GlobetrotterGranny หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I love the fact you’ll be offering opportunities for folks to meet up with you and even travel part of the journey with you. I had the privilege to meetup with another full-time retirement travel couple last August in France and it was a wonderful experience. We’ve become great friends and I hope to meet up with them from time to time over the coming years as they travel full time and I travel part time. Would love to do the same with you guys! Love your channel and love joining you vicariously through your travels!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That sounds amazing! We hope to meet you too! Follow along on the Facebook Community group for more details.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @davidanddawnw3589
    @davidanddawnw3589 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We are newly retired!! 59 and 60…we are just starting to dip our toes into travel!! We would love any opportunity to travel with pros!! Thanks for all your hard work!!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much and congratulations on retirement! We hope to see you on one of our trips soon! John and Bev

  • @paulguzman6947
    @paulguzman6947 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’m so excited to follow your journey into 2025!
    Your family is so inspiring.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much for following along.
      John and Bev

  • @macmomma
    @macmomma หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You've done an amazing job with your videos! Best wishes for the next step. I'm not a social media individual, so I'll just have to find a way to stay connected !

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching and thanks for the kind words. John and Bev

  • @pizzawarlord9232
    @pizzawarlord9232 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The ending was fantastic. What great memories. Thanks for sharing and loved the song

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We are so glad you enjoyed it! We do love those little ones.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @cshipley2
    @cshipley2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You guys are the best and our favorites! Thanks for sharing your journey and future plans! Season's Greetings!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching and being a part of our community! John and Bev

  • @elena_a-2023
    @elena_a-2023 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I can’t wait to see all of your adventures! It sounds like it will be so much fun and amazing! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us!! Cheers to the new year!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for the good wishes! We’re looking forward to it too!
      John and Bev

  • @jb1617
    @jb1617 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love the plans you have for 2025 and your refocus. What you do is unique and genuine and that is why people hit the subscribe button. As you said there are many people who do the same old same old and just copy others. The travel vloggers I follow are all very different and unique with different perspectives - that's why I hit the subscribe button. So thank you, so looking forward to your content for 2025. Merry Christmas to you and your family and here's to a healthy, safe and happy 2025.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We're so glad you are enjoying our channel and are excited to share more with you in 2025! Merry Christmas to you and yours! John and Bev

  • @reginaclark1816
    @reginaclark1816 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh, I love all those little sweet children!!! What a beautiful family.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We love them too! 😊 Thanks for watching.
      John and Bev

  • @stooge3126
    @stooge3126 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I m 67, male and Just retired and trying to figure things out. I am traveling in my airstream while having a home base in Benson Arizona. Also, I am single. I would love to grow connections is a community of retired solo travelers. So, having trips as solo travelers together would be GREAT. My only suggestion is to somehow plan far enough in advance for planning purposes. At this time I plan in October for the entire next year. Also, I would love a video on how you plan your year. It is a lot of work?

    • @SoloRetirementwithLydia
      @SoloRetirementwithLydia หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      They have a video on how they plan their trips. I believe it's on their website in their Travel School, too. I'm planning to do some traveling with them as time permits. Hopefully, I'll see you out there!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Check out our Travel School series for more info on planning. We will announce proposed trips well in advance.
      John and Bev

  • @jimpeterson765
    @jimpeterson765 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love It! thank you. Looking forward to seeing all the positive changes you described.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @joselynmiliner8279
    @joselynmiliner8279 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved your new plans. Would love to travel with you guys. My husband and I retired 2 years ago. We stayed in the Philippines (where I came from) for 3 months and went on a cruise 4 times . Thank you for all you do.
    Joselyn from AZ

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. We are always looking for more folks to join us! Happy journeys, John and Bev

  • @SHHHMotoTravels
    @SHHHMotoTravels หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    2025 sounds wonderful and what a great experience to be able to travel with your grandson !!
    Looks like we may be in South Korea and Japan around the same time of year !!!
    Enjoy

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We are looking forward to 2025. Enjoy you travels in South Korea and Japan. Perhaps our paths will cross.
      John and Bev

  • @lindacoen1512
    @lindacoen1512 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Will be doing our first long trip (36 days). Australia, NZ and the scuba diving at Raja Ampat! Hope my itinerary holds up without major glitches.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sounds exciting, good luck and have a great trip!
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @candycarpenter3140
    @candycarpenter3140 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My sister-in-law directed me to your TH-cam channel just today! She a loyal follower and when she heard you were doing the Japan to Alaska Viking cruise she wanted to let me know because my husband and I are doing the same one in April!! This will be our 4th Viking cruise (1 river, 1 ocean, and 1 expedition), and wouldn’t cruise on any other cruise line. In fact today we just booked our excursions so now we can start researching more about what we are going to be seeing and doing. This will be our second trip to Alaska and love that we will be docking at some of the smaller ports along the way. Really looking forward to the 7 straight sea days. It will be a great time to simply relax and kick back. Enjoy all your travels before the April departure!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fun story. We hope you have a wonderful cruise. Our Viking cruise leaves on May 16th.
      John and Bev

  • @Texasbird026
    @Texasbird026 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My wife chuckled about the fact that you have made your travel wardrobe simple. Thanks for video. Happy Holidays.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We are all about packing light. We love the simplicity.
      John and Bev

  • @eurekamarijka
    @eurekamarijka หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I am so, so excited about China!! My travel dreams have always been for the most challenging places to visit as an American (Russia, Iran, remote China), so I’m eager to see your reports! ❤ What an utterly amazing year you have planned! (Just can’t type any of this without the exclamation points 😂) Please wish us luck with our house sale this spring after a 4+ yr reno - someone’s going to be very happy in this gorgeous area, and we’ve already downsized and ready to go ourselves! PS YAY, more travel vlogs!! Yes, we can get generic stuff from anywhere, and even though yours is always clearer and more thought-out, the reason I’m personally a huge and grateful fan is that you’re in my age group, are active and energetic, focus on culture with an open mind, and have such a positive mindset. I’m not a 20-something partying surfer who sleeps rough and hitchhikes or a luxury hotel and rental car retiree either, so you tick all my traveler boxes!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the kind words and glad you are excited for our China content. We will be going to some interesting places. Good luck with your home sale. We are so happy to be free from all our stuff.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @kirkleadbetter1093
    @kirkleadbetter1093 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My wife and I are going to Germany in October. Her first time to Europe.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wonderful. We will be there in September of this year. Have a great trip.
      John and Bev

  • @kellydooling
    @kellydooling หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wow! what an itinerary. can’t wait to see your 2025 content.

  • @lj746
    @lj746 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Gotta just love this beatiful couple!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Ahh, thanks for the kind words. Many blessings to you.
      John and Bev

  • @charl8051
    @charl8051 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love your travel videos. It inspires me as a mature solo traveller to do more travel to places I wouldn't have considered before.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. Wishing you many great travels in 2025.
      John and Bev

  • @gruncletim
    @gruncletim หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've learned a lot from your how-to videos, which have been very beneficial to me. I also enjoy the vlogs and have picked up some ideas and tips from them as well. I agree with what others have said in that quality is much more important than quantity. I am a retired solo traveler, and often encounter other retired travelers on my journeys.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We are so glad you enjoy our content, and we agree on the importance of quality over quantity! John and Bev

  • @FrugalKat
    @FrugalKat หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for all you do for us!! I watch you and dream about traveling like that one day. Hopefully my husband and I can retire soon (2025) and get the courage to travel like you guys!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you and your family!!❤

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! We hope you'll join us on the road soon. Happy New Year and hope you have an amazing 2025.
      John and Bev

  • @janetgrant3552
    @janetgrant3552 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I found you when searching for information on traveling to India, you helped us see it as accessible and we are booked to visit in February. Thanks for all the helpful information you share. So happy to see you take time out for family, and can balance this special time with those you love! Have a blessed holiday!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy Travels! We're so glad we could inspire you to visit India. It is a wild and hectic place, but very interesting. John and Bev

  • @catwatches8690
    @catwatches8690 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a treat to get to see some of your family fun! Made me smile so big! Can't wait to see what 2025 brings you.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much for the kind words. We’re looking forward to it too!
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @PovertyToParadise
    @PovertyToParadise หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🎉❤ The most precious video on the internet. You are truly blessed. Thanks for sharing. I'm praying that all your plans come to fruition & you have your best travel year ever! 🙏🏽 Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays. 🎄❤

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your kind words and prayers. We are blessed indeed.
      John and Bev

  • @jchasern
    @jchasern หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks..wish you great adventures next year. I hope Bev's M.S. is stable. I have been watctch8nh for awhile. I Travel solo and plan all my own trips . I think this is part of the adventure.
    Great song at the end!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much for your kind words and support. We appreciate you!
      John and Bev

  • @pamelanurse2024
    @pamelanurse2024 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful montage of your family at the end❤️
    I love your videos! I would love to join you on one of your journeys for solos especially. I have been to 43 countries and want to continue to travel as long as the dear Lord Jesus gives me strength and health.
    Merry Christmas and Happy New Year John and Bev!
    God bless you!❤

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! We would like to make something happen for solo travelers if possible. John and Bev

  • @mrmclovin6945
    @mrmclovin6945 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You guys are killing it! I'm 61 and interested in your group travel adventures. You have already given me so much through your advice and adventures. Joining your Facebook page now!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much. We’re so happy you’re interested. We hope to see you somewhere around the world one day! John and Bev

  • @skyoneplusone2874
    @skyoneplusone2874 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I admire your maturity and wisdom! That’s what set you guys aside from the other travel channels! And I love that your guys are revisiting China, my home country. Hope you enjoy it. One tip, China is highly no-cash payment now. Everyone use phones transactions even street food. When I go back visiting, I feel like an alien. People don’t carry cash there. Just want to give you a heads up. Looking forward to your new content

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We appreciate your insights and are excited to learn about how much China has changed since our last visit 13 years ago.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @dcat2790
    @dcat2790 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Perfect! You do have a unique “community” and however you came to that conclusion is a tribute to you two. Keep it up! I enjoy all you put out there.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching and being a part of our community! We appreciate your support.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @mipet_13
    @mipet_13 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really loved the family video at the end. You can see how much love there is there between you all. You give me inspiration for what is possible so thank you for all that you do! 2025 is the year our adventure starts too and I can't wait!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! We're so excited for you! You'll have a blast. Thanks for following along with us.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @tedjohnson
    @tedjohnson หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm a solo traveler, recently retired. I'm a big fan of your channel and would be interested in a group travel in 2026. Thanks, Merry Christmas and cheers to a wonderful 2025! 🥂

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We’ll keep you updated on our travel plans for 2026 and beyond.
      Happy Journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @feliciamartin6200
    @feliciamartin6200 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m taking my 16 yr old grandson to Japan in late May. I hope your Japan content comes out before then. Thanks for update!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We may put out the Expo information, but Japan is likely to be later in summer. Sorry. We have a bunch of content to create in China, South Korea and Japan and it is difficult on the road to get it done. Hope you have a great time in Japan!
      John and Bev

  • @russellschwahn
    @russellschwahn หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Merry Christmas to you two.
    We just started our journey of slow travel retirement.
    We are visiting our son stationed in Guam and plan on visiting South East Asia moving forward into 2025

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful time in Guam and Southeast Asia!
      John and Bev

  • @Alex-rx9rc
    @Alex-rx9rc หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Super excited to follow along to all of these places. Stay safe in 2025 and happy travels!

  • @angelaterranova1577
    @angelaterranova1577 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love that your focused on your community. Your family montage at the end was so beautiful! Blessing in the new year!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We’re so glad you are enjoying the channel. Thanks for watching!
      John and Bev

  • @robertashagam1599
    @robertashagam1599 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i like the feature socks.. although they were hot, the sweat stayed in them or what they call " wick sweat". they felt nice and snug, supportive. i cant believe that as an athlete, i never heard about these... so thank you , hope you can pause and rest for your holiday:)

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Happy to share our favorite travel socks, they are a lifesaver!
      John and Bev

  • @kpoulter3586
    @kpoulter3586 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love your content - both the how-to and travel locations. A great resource that I have used many times! Thank you, and looking forward to your upcoming adventures and seeing what it brings!!!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much for following along with us.
      John and Bev

  • @kfx216
    @kfx216 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are hitting so many of places on my list. Can't wait to hear about it. I really appreciate your content, which is giving me a blueprint for how to travel while also being a mom and daughter. Love the FB group - you guys are a class act!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much! We love being able to help others achieve their travel dreams.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @RnRquicktrips
    @RnRquicktrips หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You two are amazing with your energy and all of the content you put out! I'm excited for your China videos - we were there for the first time 5 months ago and loved it, but found it challenging to navigate. As far as communicating, it seemed that many Chinese use Google Translate even though Google is banned. They use VPNs to access the internet! Thanks for your great videos.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for sharing your tips and glad you are enjoying our channel! We’re excited to be exploring China, as well. We were there 13 years ago, but sure things have changed a bunch.
      John and Bev

  • @hannahmartin345
    @hannahmartin345 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So excited to see all your adventures this year!

  • @lianesmith3083
    @lianesmith3083 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So refreshing that you are sticking to your goals and principles. ENJOY your family and travels!!!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for your support! We are excited for the future. John and Bev

  • @kimharris6649
    @kimharris6649 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fabulous news!! Big Blessings!!❤

  • @juliebaxter145
    @juliebaxter145 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Your 2025 sounds amazing!! Can’t wait to follow along

  • @rwjohn01
    @rwjohn01 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful family! You guy's are AWESOME! Thank you for all that you share.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching! Glad you are enjoying our channel.
      John and Bev

  • @sf3413
    @sf3413 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Such a beautiful family! Merry Christmas, to you all. We love the how to and vlog videos. Many blessing of grace and peace to you!!!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much and many blessings back to you.
      John and Bev

  • @carrie1359
    @carrie1359 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    OMG! Love love love the Vlogs! ❤❤❤❤

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We are so glad you’re enjoying our videos! Thanks for following along.
      John and Bev

  • @housintu0x
    @housintu0x หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Quality >> Quantity.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching! We'll keep doing what we love!
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @maritzamarchetti31
    @maritzamarchetti31 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congratulations on your new changes, sounds very exciting!
    All the best my friend! 💕
    Happy holidays 🎄🎄🎄

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh, I miss you so much! Carla wrote earlier and I wish we could all be together.❤️ Merry Christmas! Love you! Bev

  • @kategreen9647
    @kategreen9647 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love the reshift. Always good to reflect and change. So many doing group cruises so please think of different group travel (from someone who hates boats:) Happy holidays.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks and we hear you! We have some exciting new plans for non-cruise group travel coming soon. Cruises are helpful with logistics, but understand your point. Follow us on our Facebook community group and newsletter as we decide.
      John and Bev

  • @cheryls832
    @cheryls832 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am a single traveler and have done many group tours with a mix of people. Singles and couples could be on the same tours.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Absolutely. We are trying to figure out some good options.
      John and Bev

    • @Chris.n.Kellie
      @Chris.n.Kellie หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree! We just did a cruise with another TH-cam group. There were 40 of us. 1/3 were singles and we all meshed perfectly together! We all enjoyed it so much that we formed a WhatsApp group. We text daily to the other group members and even have plans scheduled next year with each other!

  • @anitasimmons3599
    @anitasimmons3599 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the update. I look forward to your journey next year and can't wait to tag along virtually. Your website and videos are are perfect together. Video gives visual feedback that written blogs just cannot convey, but the website gives excellent information that you can always revisit when it is convenient. A Facebook will be a great addition to your community. Thank you again for taking us along on your journey. Blessings.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for following along with us! We're glad you enjoy our website and videos and hope you will be a part of our Facebook community.
      John and Bev

  • @liuyimingyt
    @liuyimingyt หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have been following your channel for a while, loving it! Glad to know you are going to China, my home country, this coming year! Hope you will have great time there!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We’re looking forward to it! We visited 12 years ago, but this will be a much longer trip. John & Bev

  • @etheleklund3946
    @etheleklund3946 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful family! Congratulations on all your efforts!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We appreciate that. Thanks for following along.
      John and Bev

  • @rebeccarouzbehi
    @rebeccarouzbehi หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I found this video exciting, love that your focus is content with integrity…i am pretty certain it will end up growing your audience far larger anyway. Must pop over to your website to see some travel tips for Japan. Thanks for creating the community without a cost to play. ❤

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So glad you enjoyed the video and joining our community. No content yet on Japan. We are making our first trip there this spring. John and Bev

  • @palsat5173
    @palsat5173 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I’m interested in your group travels, especially if you can include single travelers.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We are already thinking of how to make our travels more inclusive for solo travelers and we’ll work on a strategy.
      John and Bev

    • @kellydooling
      @kellydooling หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ditto!

    • @kellydooling
      @kellydooling หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@RetirementTravelerskeep me posted on this, please. 👍🏻

    • @shajithanawaz766
      @shajithanawaz766 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please do! I will join too!

  • @OwenFlex
    @OwenFlex หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm so tired of being stuck in one place. I wish I could travel more, but it's just so expensive!"

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We are always looking for travel bargains.
      John and Bev

  • @gazzafloss
    @gazzafloss หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lovely, J&B, so nice to see your interaction with your beautiful family. Family is what it's all about. We are going to Japan with our son, daughter in law and our two grandsons later next year, God willing. Grandma and Pa are going along as travel guides because we've been there all over, a few times before. It's an exciting prospect being in a foreign country we love to visit with those we love, enjoying all it has to offer. To you both and all your family, Happy Christmas and all the best for your travels next year, I'll be watching.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That sounds like a fantastic family trip! We hope you have the best time. One of our daughters and her family will be joining us in Japan this year.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @WINSTONBORRERO
    @WINSTONBORRERO หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy Holidays. I wish well in your travels. I was in Machu Pichu in May and it was alot of fun. I did the 4 days excursion with camping. I can not wait to see your videos for China and the repositioning ship back to Vancouver.
    God Bless.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed Machu Picchu, and we look forward to sharing our experiences in China! John and Bev

  • @kristelwyman
    @kristelwyman หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    SO IN for 2026 trips!!!!!!!! You two are the absolute best. What a great video and I can't wait to watch your year. Have a very merry Christmas!!!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน

      We’re so glad you like the video. Merry Christmas to you too!
      John and Bev

  • @kimberlyfoxdemeza6662
    @kimberlyfoxdemeza6662 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Definitely interested in traveling with you in 2026! Thank you for all your content and encouragement!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks. We are excited about all the possibilities. Thanks for following along with us.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev

  • @janetstrayer2211
    @janetstrayer2211 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    great video and you have a beautiful family! Safe travels for the new year and we will be following along! Happy Holidays!!!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! We're so glad you're coming along with us!
      John and Bev

  • @apai811
    @apai811 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are awesome! I really look forward to your updates

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more adventures!
      John and Bev

  • @bronwynquinn4477
    @bronwynquinn4477 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love love the new focus! I love your vlogs! You two are gorgeous! So genuine …And your family video at home looked just beautiful! May Angels keep you safe , take care and Merry Christmas from Australia

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks so much! We love Australia! Planning a big trip there in a couple of years. Merry Christmas, John and Bev

    • @bronwynquinn4477
      @bronwynquinn4477 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @ I can’t wait for you to come here! Don’t forget the Country towns! Such a different experience..Iwill keep following you, so I know when you’re here…I am in the country a town of about 7000,…. 1.5 hours out of Melbourne…There’s always a bed here for you two darlings …

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@bronwynquinn4477 We have you on our invitations list and will certainly reach out before we visit. Thanks for following along.

    • @bronwynquinn4477
      @bronwynquinn4477 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RetirementTravelershow beautiful! I would love that x

  • @crystaljames9455
    @crystaljames9455 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We just returned from our Panama Canal Cruise. Miami to Los Angeles.
    A few things we realized:
    You have to get up at 4:00 am if you want good seats to go through the canal.
    We don’t ever want to cruise 16 days with 1/2 of those days being sea days.
    And never go to the medical center on a cruise. A $181 visit turned into $3,600.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for sharing your experiences.
      John and Bev

  • @donnahampton1895
    @donnahampton1895 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Loved the video! We miss y’all and talk about you all the time!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much for watching. We miss you guys too! ❤️ John and Bev

  • @lisah336
    @lisah336 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How nice that your grandson is joining you.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We are excited to travel with him.
      John and Bev

  • @carolmartin4413
    @carolmartin4413 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    All great changes...editing content is really laborious and honestly if we see the content later...that's ok. It's the content we enjoy not the calendar. Happy holidays...Merry Christmas...Best wishes for the new year! 🎉🎉🎄🎄🎇

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for understanding our approach. Merry Christmas and hope you have a wonderful 2025. John and Bev

  • @northerngal777
    @northerngal777 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You'll love Japan. If you can take the train on a daytrip from Osaka to Hiroshima, it's definitely worth the trip. People are super-helpful, and the train system is great. Looking forward to your new format. Blessings to your family and all the best in 2025.

    • @robbroere1384
      @robbroere1384 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Fully agreed. we did exactly that. take the Bullet Train for a day trip from Kyoto to Hiroshima. Seeing the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Museum was probably one of the most moving days in my many years of traveling across the globe.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We’re looking forward to seeing what 2025 brings, thanks for the well wishes, travel tips and following along with us.
      John and Bev

  • @sabinamock4799
    @sabinamock4799 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Happy Holidays. Your traveling plan sounds very exciting! Can't wait to hear and see your videos.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for the holiday wishes! We're looking forward to sharing our travels with you in 2025. John and Bev

  • @patricialarson5919
    @patricialarson5919 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great family pictures and videos. Merry Christmas. You never know maybe someday we will run into each other. My husband and I will be traveling around the world on our 6th trip in March and April of 2025. Take care and God bless.

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks so much for following along with us. Wishing you an amazing trip. That would be great if our paths crossed someday. Many blessings to you as well.
      John and Bev

  • @freedomv4555
    @freedomv4555 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such an inspiring story! Really liked the chemistries between you two and you keeping stories as true as possible! ❤❤

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks.
      John and Bev

  • @rhondillon5056
    @rhondillon5056 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You will love Machu Picchu, we did 2 different days on the main mountain last December, and could have gone again for a Day 3. Enjoy it! So many other great places in Peru too. 🙂 Thank you for all your contributions! 🥰

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching and we can't wait to visit.
      John and Bev

  • @michaelrobinson2524
    @michaelrobinson2524 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! What a beautiful family!! 2025 sounds amazing! Looking forward to being part of your new Facebook community!! Thank you for sharing everything!!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks, we love our community too! We're always looking for ways to connect!
      John and Bev

  • @judifuller485
    @judifuller485 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have taught me so much about travel and I soak up every Vlog your post! I would be very interested in community travel in 2026 and the possibility to meet and learn more from you first-hand! I also hope to do more solo travel in my post-retirement. Thanks for all you do and Merry Christmas!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for watching and we appreciate your interest in our community travel adventures in 2026! John and Bev

  • @achevres
    @achevres หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love the vlogs. Excited about the new changes!

    • @RetirementTravelers
      @RetirementTravelers  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Glad you like them! Thanks for following along with us.
      Happy journeys,
      John and Bev