Guys, I am surprised that you never benefited monetarily for the valuable information that you provide. I always thought that you had referral agreements with the real estate agents, residency experts, attorneys etc. I m glad that you are doing this. Some people actually think that you owe them something just based on the fact that you have a you tube channel. As far as I am concerned, you don’t owe anybody anything. If people want information without taking the trouble to do the research themselves, then you should pay for the information. I welcome that you will charge for your services and if I ever look your way, you will be my preferred provider. I wish you the best in your endeavor.
To me Albania seems like the best option for a launching spot. 1 yearr no visa requirement. Very affordable, beautiful seaside cities or a walkable capital. Seems like a nice place to build a homebase to travel trhpugh both Shengen and non Shengen countries.
All these reasons are a big vote for slow travel. I do hope I’m going to not lose the sense of “ home “ since in will be a slomad Albania and Georgia with the year long visa sounds appealing! Love your videos!
Always good information presented clearly. Hoping you have a happy and healthy new year with lots of enjoyable travels. We are moving to France in 2026 and research has shown what you have said about inheritance to be spot on. No children which makes our situation easy as does retiree taxes and France/US tax treaty being so good that taxes will be very close to what we pay in rural midwest. Getting on French healthcare saves money and is quite good. More travel once we are settled will be easier and cheaper than long expensive trips from the US jammed in a couple months multiple countries and cities in a worldwind.
Thank you, we are excited for you! We love France, and you'll love your travels from there. Unfortunately, Warren has just endured emergency dental surgery and is not having the best start to the new year approaching. Hopefully, things will be better for him soon Happy New Year’s and thanks for watching :)
Happy New Year, y’all! Thank you so much for your dedication to this YT channel and your generosity of ideas and advice. We leave for our slow travel retirement in late February and look forward to perhaps getting the opportunity to meet y’all (and your darling doggos) on the road and raise a glass…or two! 🥃 🍷 🥂
Happy New Year, Warren & Julie! Many thanks for another incredibly informative video. Interesting that you mention the country of Georgia. I looked into that as a possibility for a retirement destination. Looking forward to your views on it. Wishing you both , and your adorable dogs all the very best for 2025 and congratulations on your corporation. Cheers 🥂
Interesting video. Regarding tax residency, a strategy of not falling into a country’s tax system going back to the concept of ‘Perpetual Traveller’ where you do not spend more than 90 days and/or 183 days in most countires. It didn’t imply living out of a suit case but practically planting minimum of 3 flags. It goes back to the times of the Rolling Stones and the term ‘tax exile’ or nomadic fiscale (pour lesfrancais). Nowadays one needs to be aware of the concept of ‘centre if life’ and connection to a country - more applicable to developed snglo countries. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing that information about "perpetual traveler." It’s true that vital interest are a strong factor in tax residency status and this must be considered.
Thanks for your valuable information and generosity with your time. You are right to monetise, though. People who are really keen will be willing to pay in order to make better decisions and avoid pitfalls.
What do you guys do about cell service when traveling between countries? Do you get a new sim for each country? Do you just use wifi and not worry about data? When I traveled the Balkans a few years ago I got a new sim and data plan from the local carrier for each country. I was unaware of any service that covered multiple countries.
Of course you should charge for your time as consultants if your spending that much of your time giving information 1:1. Don't be apologetic about it. Love your channel.
First, thanks for your videos. I understand you explaining the schengen rules. Which leads me to ask why this would this be set up. I could understand a rule to get travlers out of the country for a certain time, but to restrict an entire area has me asking what does the area gained from this?
The Schengen is a borderless area , and countries in the zone have free movement within it. So driving from Portugal to Poland you wouldn’t cross a border check, similar to driving from Florida to New York. They can stay In each other’s countries for 90 days each but they don’t track that. If you are not from a Schengen country you must look at the zone as one country for entry and exit dates.
@WarrenJulieTravel thanks. I understood this after watching a video on this. I would hope maybe in the future they might put in the wording if you're in the area but stay in one country for 30, 60, 90 days your not allowed back in that country for 30, 60, 90 days, allowing you to explore other countries in that area. Hope that makes sense. Enjoy your videos.
I’m not exactly sure what you were trying to convey with this. I assume you were asking if we plan our lives on a monthly basis. We plan far ahead in most cases.
No, if you’re a French tax resident their succession law takes presidency. They don’t let you favor a child or cut one out of your inheritance. They also do not look at Trusts favorably, it is viewed as a tax avoidance scheme.
Hi thanks for your videos! you kindly did take the time to email me info re health insurance and i will revisit that info in March just before we embark on retirement nomad travels and for sure will choose your link if one of the plans works for us. TY we were all excited about Portugal retirement possibility until the NHR tax regime changed. so we spoke to itl tax acct. in portugal and based on where our income is sourced we will pay way too much taxes to live in portuga! she rec. we do not become tax residents. so until we know about our croatian citizenship application approval 🤞🏽we will schengen shuffle! and then maybe we can stay in an eu country for just under 180 days at a time and still not be a tax residents. Any thoughts welcome from anyone ?! TY
Glad to help. Please email me with your ages, citizenship, residency if American your state, zip code, if over 65 do you have Medicare Part A, B, and supplement or Advantage plan. Email me at warrenjulietravel@gmail.com
The tax thing scares me - so for eg: If I am receiving Canadian pension funds (deposoited into my CAN bank account) on which I am already paying about 25% tax, if I become say a resident of France, how would they even know about this money if it is not in a French bank and would I have to pay another level of tax on top of what I pay now? What about ciountires that have tax treatie with say Canada? Do you know how that works? I find I am already getting dinged enough and I am not prepared to shell out anymore! Being a slow traveller may be preferable. Throughout my working life I earned a good salary but paid about 43% in income tax…too much!
Whatever you do it may be best to follow the rules. Tax evasion in most jurisdiction is a very serious crime. It's a felony in the US. If you are deemed a tax resident on a foreign country that taxes worldwide income, you need to know the legal consequences, IMHO.
have a tax consultant run a what if tax return before you make any decision . for instance when we considered portugal and based on our retirement income and its source we wouldbpay portugal more than we oaybin the usa. for ex. if we would be in the max tax bracket of 48% in pt and if we are in a 20% tax bracket in usa we would have to pay PT the difference of $28% more. so thats that! any comments welcome .
@@WarrenJulieTravel Meanwhile I was watching the other Romania residency video and now I understand the concept of the Romanian health insurance. Thank You!
HI There Warren & Julie and Pups!~ Way before becoming a subscriber to your channel here I realized that you guys were super down to Earth and well traveled dog people like me. :-) Thank you for being you and always sharing your wealth of experience on such relevant and valuable information regarding travel, nomadic living, expat life, etc. I've been researching and investigating this subject of relocating out of the USA; temporarily or permanently for a couple of years now and wanted to go for it, was lining everything up, but something tragic totally shattered my life and business and its taken me awhile to regroup, re-do, re-focus all aspects of my life, so I for one can totally relate to much of what you share here in your videos. With regard to living life in other countries besides the USA and at this point in time(January 2025) moving forward, where would you choose to live in Europe and Why? From all of the research I've done parts of France in particular resonate and are super appealing to me for a #1 choice, and the more I watch your videos other spots like Montenegro and maybe part of Albania are looking promising as well. I no longer have my beloved Service Dog; which was an integral part of my life, my business and my future plans to 'easily move' to Europe, because Service Dog certification/designation carries with it so much more than a pet dog does. Within the last 2 years I have adopted a small breed doggie, who's well trained now and an E.S.A. , and 'Service Dog In Training' and I plan on taking her with me and doing this within the first quarter/half of 2025. * Note* she is under 20 pounds but has longer legs so cannot be crammed into a bag small enough to fit underneath a seat like many airlines require, nor would I subject her or any animal to doing this; especially on a 10+ hour journey form airport check ins to flights. * I've run into so much misinformation and disinformation, conflicting information on what IS and What is NOT 'required' in 2025 for a healthy, well-behaved dog living in the USA to (travel and or live temporarily and hopefully permanently) with their pet parent to European Countries. This is the biggest concern for me - as dogs and their well-being are my life and my business. Given that I could work online or hybrid work from pretty much anywhere now, and preferring to 'live for a living' rather than 'work til you're worn out for a living' in this ridiculous 'hustle to exist' USA/ Western culture, I want to go to Europe sooner than later and want to do this in the' right way 'for both myself and my little doggie. Gone are the days you can migrate or immigrate, or even travel to other countries with a few dollars and a dream. Do you and or your network of International Travellers/Expats/Nomads know about this Dog Health/Travel Subject and which European countries would be the Best, easiest places for us to plan on going to for 'Starting' life over there? Any viable trustworthy ( like you) resources we could connect with? ~Thank you so much~ The Dog Goddess
Hi there, The Dog Goddess! First of all, thank you so much for being a subscriber and for the kind words! It’s amazing to hear that you’ve been following us and that our videos have resonated with you. It truly means a lot to know that we’re helping people like you navigate this exciting journey of relocating and living abroad. I’m really sorry to hear about the difficult time you've gone through. I can only imagine how challenging it must have been, but I’m inspired by your resilience in regrouping and refocusing. It sounds like you have such a strong bond with your dog, and I know she’ll bring you so much joy as you make this big transition to Europe! You’re absolutely right - not all countries in Europe have easy options for relocation, especially if you’re bringing a pet. But, from what you’ve shared, it sounds like you’re already on a great path! France is indeed a beautiful place, but you’re right that it can be a bit tricky with harsh tax laws, but for the right person it can be a great option. Montenegro, on the other hand, is fantastic for those looking for a more laid-back, yet vibrant lifestyle with beautiful landscapes. We absolutely love having our base there! Albania is also an up-and-coming spot that offers a great deal of flexibility, especially the 360 days without needing a visa - that's such a perk! And Georgia is quickly becoming a favorite too. We’ll have a video on that soon, so stay tuned! As for traveling with your dog, it sounds like you’re very thoughtful and responsible in your approach, which is wonderful. Traveling with an ESA or Service Dog can definitely get confusing with all the rules and regulations changing from country to country. It’s a good idea to check with each country’s specific pet importation rules, but there are definitely places that make it easier to bring your furry companion. Some countries are much easier than others. Flying into Serbia for us was far easier than the UK for example. It required so little. Depending on your budget and preferences, I’d be happy to help with more specific recommendations! It's a big decision, but it sounds like you're on the right track and taking all the right steps. You’ve got this! Once again, thank you for reaching out, and for being part of our community. We’re so happy to be part of your journey, and we’ll continue to share any insights that can make your experience as smooth as possible! Sending lots of love to you and your doggie. Can’t wait to hear about your next steps! Warmly, Warren & Julie (and our pups too!)
Guys, I am surprised that you never benefited monetarily for the valuable information that you provide. I always thought that you had referral agreements with the real estate agents, residency experts, attorneys etc. I m glad that you are doing this. Some people actually think that you owe them something just based on the fact that you have a you tube channel. As far as I am concerned, you don’t owe anybody anything. If people want information without taking the trouble to do the research themselves, then you should pay for the information. I welcome that you will charge for your services and if I ever look your way, you will be my preferred provider. I wish you the best in your endeavor.
Thank you for your kind words!
We really appreciate you watching us:)
We have pondered this for quite some time.
To me Albania seems like the best option for a launching spot. 1 yearr no visa requirement. Very affordable, beautiful seaside cities or a walkable capital. Seems like a nice place to build a homebase to travel trhpugh both Shengen and non Shengen countries.
Yes, Albania is a great launching spot. We have friends that really love it there.
Thanks for watching :)
All these reasons are a big vote for slow travel. I do hope I’m going to not lose the sense of “ home “ since in will be a slomad
Albania and Georgia with the year long visa sounds appealing! Love your videos!
I think you will love it, and you are choosing to great places with fantastic visa options.
Thanks for watching :)
Another great video. Looking forward to hearing about Romania.
Thank you very much for watching. We do expect to provide a lot of information on Romania in the coming months.
Always good information presented clearly. Hoping you have a happy and healthy new year with lots of enjoyable travels. We are moving to France in 2026 and research has shown what you have said about inheritance to be spot on. No children which makes our situation easy as does retiree taxes and France/US tax treaty being so good that taxes will be very close to what we pay in rural midwest. Getting on French healthcare saves money and is quite good. More travel once we are settled will be easier and cheaper than long expensive trips from the US jammed in a couple months multiple countries and cities in a worldwind.
Thank you, we are excited for you! We love France, and you'll love your travels from there.
Unfortunately, Warren has just endured emergency dental surgery and is not having the best start to the new year approaching.
Hopefully, things will be better for him soon
Happy New Year’s and thanks for watching :)
@@WarrenJulieTravel I hope he feels better and heals quickly. Happy new year.
Thank you:)
Great information yet again folks. It is so neat to listen to your knowledge of living abroad. :)
Thanks for watching, we are glad you found it helpful!
Happy new year Warren and Julie, and the same to the dogs.
Happy New Year’s! Thanks for watching:)
A colossal thanks Julie & Warren. Most grateful for your help. Let's hope that these gems don't become californicated. Happy New Year, 2025.
We hope so too! Thank you for watching. Happy New Year.
I am so excited about the things you will present next year!
Thank you and thanks for watching:)
Thank you so much for providing all this great information.
We’re glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching:)
Happy New Year, y’all! Thank you so much for your dedication to this YT channel and your generosity of ideas and advice. We leave for our slow travel retirement in late February and look forward to perhaps getting the opportunity to meet y’all (and your darling doggos) on the road and raise a glass…or two! 🥃 🍷 🥂
Happy New Year, and thanks for watching! We would love to meet up! Enjoy the adventure ahead:)
I've learned so much from you all over rhe last couple years that I've been a subscriber. Good luck on the new year and all the new opportunities.
We appreciate you watching and hope our content continues to be helpful!
Happy New Year, Warren & Julie! Many thanks for another incredibly informative video. Interesting that you mention the country of Georgia. I looked into that as a possibility for a retirement destination. Looking forward to your views on it. Wishing you both , and your adorable dogs all the very best for 2025 and congratulations on your corporation. Cheers 🥂
Thank you very much for watching us! We are really hoping to get info out on Georgia for our viewers soon.
Thank you for all the great information you provide!
We're glad you enjoy the content! Thanks for watching:)
Interesting video. Regarding tax residency, a strategy of not falling into a country’s tax system going back to the concept of ‘Perpetual Traveller’ where you do not spend more than 90 days and/or 183 days in most countires. It didn’t imply living out of a suit case but practically planting minimum of 3 flags. It goes back to the times of the Rolling Stones and the term ‘tax exile’ or nomadic fiscale (pour lesfrancais). Nowadays one needs to be aware of the concept of ‘centre if life’ and connection to a country - more applicable to developed snglo countries. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for sharing that information about "perpetual traveler."
It’s true that vital interest are a strong factor in tax residency status and this must be considered.
Thanks for your valuable information and generosity with your time. You are right to monetise, though. People who are really keen will be willing to pay in order to make better decisions and avoid pitfalls.
Thank you so much for your encouragement! We appreciate you watching us:)
What do you guys do about cell service when traveling between countries? Do you get a new sim for each country? Do you just use wifi and not worry about data? When I traveled the Balkans a few years ago I got a new sim and data plan from the local carrier for each country. I was unaware of any service that covered multiple countries.
We have kept our T-Mobile and we have a dual sim phone. We often buy the inexpensive SIM card for long stays.
@@WarrenJulieTravel Thanks!
Of course you should charge for your time as consultants if your spending that much of your time giving information 1:1. Don't be apologetic about it. Love your channel.
We really appreciate your perspective. Thanks for watching!
First, thanks for your videos. I understand you explaining the schengen rules. Which leads me to ask why this would this be set up. I could understand a rule to get travlers out of the country for a certain time, but to restrict an entire area has me asking what does the area gained from this?
The Schengen is a borderless area , and countries in the zone have free movement within it. So driving from Portugal to Poland you wouldn’t cross a border check, similar to driving from Florida to New York. They can stay In each other’s countries for 90 days each but they don’t track that. If you are not from a Schengen country you must look at the zone as one country for entry and exit dates.
@WarrenJulieTravel thanks. I understood this after watching a video on this. I would hope maybe in the future they might put in the wording if you're in the area but stay in one country for 30, 60, 90 days your not allowed back in that country for 30, 60, 90 days, allowing you to explore other countries in that area. Hope that makes sense. Enjoy your videos.
Do you plan a monthly live? 😊
I’m not exactly sure what you were trying to convey with this. I assume you were asking if we plan our lives on a monthly basis. We plan far ahead in most cases.
@@WarrenJulieTravel Well, some youtubers are going live on youtube from time to time.
Sorry, I understand now. We do them but not very often.
So if you have an American will, couldn't you also create a will in France that defers to your American will? Thanks!
No, if you’re a French tax resident their succession law takes presidency. They don’t let you favor a child or cut one out of your inheritance. They also do not look at Trusts favorably, it is viewed as a tax avoidance scheme.
Few people appreciate free information. You have to charge to filter out these bad people.
Thanks for your feedback, I understand your perspective. We have had to ponder this for quite some time.
Thanks for watching :)
Hi thanks for your videos! you kindly did take the time to email me info re health insurance and i will revisit that info in March just before we embark on retirement nomad travels and for sure will choose your link if one of the plans works for us. TY
we were all excited about Portugal retirement possibility until the NHR tax regime changed. so we spoke to itl tax acct. in portugal and based on where our income is sourced we will pay way too much taxes to live in portuga! she rec. we do not become tax residents. so until we know about our croatian citizenship application approval 🤞🏽we will schengen shuffle! and then maybe we can stay in an eu country for just under 180 days at a time and still not be a tax residents. Any thoughts welcome from anyone ?! TY
Glad to help. Please email me with your ages, citizenship, residency if American your state, zip code, if over 65 do you have Medicare Part A, B, and supplement or Advantage plan. Email me at warrenjulietravel@gmail.com
If after a lifetime of living in Italy as a dual citizen American, would you consider Serbia as a base, especially if your cultural heritage is there?
Yes, we would consider Serbia as a home base.
Thanks for watching :)
The tax thing scares me - so for eg: If I am receiving Canadian pension funds (deposoited into my CAN bank account) on which I am already paying about 25% tax, if I become say a resident of France, how would they even know about this money if it is not in a French bank and would I have to pay another level of tax on top of what I pay now? What about ciountires that have tax treatie with say Canada? Do you know how that works? I find I am already getting dinged enough and I am not prepared to shell out anymore! Being a slow traveller may be preferable. Throughout my working life I earned a good salary but paid about 43% in income tax…too much!
Bilateral tax treaties are common between developed countries, but you should work with a tax preparer familiar with your specific case.
Whatever you do it may be best to follow the rules. Tax evasion in most jurisdiction is a very serious crime. It's a felony in the US. If you are deemed a tax resident on a foreign country that taxes worldwide income, you need to know the legal consequences, IMHO.
have a tax consultant run a what if tax return before you make any decision . for instance when we considered portugal and based on our retirement income and its source we wouldbpay portugal more than we oaybin the usa. for ex. if we would be in the max tax bracket of 48% in pt and if we are in a 20% tax bracket in usa we would have to pay PT the difference of $28% more. so thats that! any comments welcome .
Best Countries are the neautral countries. Spain Malaysia
These are both great countries.
Thanks for watching:)
Hello
Hello:)
450€ per year or per month? Sounds too cheap??
Per year.
Thanks for watching:)
@@WarrenJulieTravel Meanwhile I was watching the other Romania residency video and now I understand the concept of the Romanian health insurance. Thank You!
Feed two birds with one bowl 😊
That is a great way to put it! Thanks for watching!
Good video guys. Charge for consultations don’t give qualified service for free. You are not a charity.
Thanks for your perspective and for watching us:)
@@WarrenJulieTravel you got it!
Question was to long😮
We receive a lot of emails with loads of questions.
Thanks for watching:)
Sometimes a man gets fussy for no reason. A woman too. It's all OK.
lol, she was speaking to our dog at the end, I thought it was cute and left it in 😁
HI There Warren & Julie and Pups!~ Way before becoming a subscriber to your channel here I realized that you guys were super down to Earth and well traveled dog people like me. :-)
Thank you for being you and always sharing your wealth of experience on such relevant and valuable information regarding travel, nomadic living, expat life, etc.
I've been researching and investigating this subject of relocating out of the USA; temporarily or permanently for a couple of years now and wanted to go for it, was lining everything up, but something tragic totally shattered my life and business and its taken me awhile to regroup, re-do, re-focus all aspects of my life, so I for one can totally relate to much of what you share here in your videos.
With regard to living life in other countries besides the USA and at this point in time(January 2025) moving forward, where would you choose to live in Europe and Why? From all of the research I've done parts of France in particular resonate and are super appealing to me for a #1 choice, and the more I watch your videos other spots like Montenegro and maybe part of Albania are looking promising as well.
I no longer have my beloved Service Dog; which was an integral part of my life, my business and my future plans to 'easily move' to Europe, because Service Dog certification/designation carries with it so much more than a pet dog does. Within the last 2 years I have adopted a small breed doggie, who's well trained now and an E.S.A. , and 'Service Dog In Training' and I plan on taking her with me and doing this within the first quarter/half of 2025. * Note* she is under 20 pounds but has longer legs so cannot be crammed into a bag small enough to fit underneath a seat like many airlines require, nor would I subject her or any animal to doing this; especially on a 10+ hour journey form airport check ins to flights.
* I've run into so much misinformation and disinformation, conflicting information on what IS and What is NOT 'required' in 2025 for a healthy, well-behaved dog living in the USA to (travel and or live temporarily and hopefully permanently) with their pet parent to European Countries. This is the biggest concern for me - as dogs and their well-being are my life and my business.
Given that I could work online or hybrid work from pretty much anywhere now, and preferring to 'live for a living' rather than 'work til you're worn out for a living' in this ridiculous 'hustle to exist' USA/ Western culture, I want to go to Europe sooner than later and want to do this in the' right way 'for both myself and my little doggie. Gone are the days you can migrate or immigrate, or even travel to other countries with a few dollars and a dream.
Do you and or your network of International Travellers/Expats/Nomads know about this Dog Health/Travel Subject and which European countries would be the Best, easiest places for us to plan on going to for 'Starting' life over there? Any viable trustworthy ( like you) resources we could connect with?
~Thank you so much~
The Dog Goddess
Hi there, The Dog Goddess!
First of all, thank you so much for being a subscriber and for the kind words! It’s amazing to hear that you’ve been following us and that our videos have resonated with you. It truly means a lot to know that we’re helping people like you navigate this exciting journey of relocating and living abroad.
I’m really sorry to hear about the difficult time you've gone through. I can only imagine how challenging it must have been, but I’m inspired by your resilience in regrouping and refocusing. It sounds like you have such a strong bond with your dog, and I know she’ll bring you so much joy as you make this big transition to Europe!
You’re absolutely right - not all countries in Europe have easy options for relocation, especially if you’re bringing a pet. But, from what you’ve shared, it sounds like you’re already on a great path! France is indeed a beautiful place, but you’re right that it can be a bit tricky with harsh tax laws, but for the right person it can be a great option. Montenegro, on the other hand, is fantastic for those looking for a more laid-back, yet vibrant lifestyle with beautiful landscapes. We absolutely love having our base there! Albania is also an up-and-coming spot that offers a great deal of flexibility, especially the 360 days without needing a visa - that's such a perk! And Georgia is quickly becoming a favorite too. We’ll have a video on that soon, so stay tuned!
As for traveling with your dog, it sounds like you’re very thoughtful and responsible in your approach, which is wonderful. Traveling with an ESA or Service Dog can definitely get confusing with all the rules and regulations changing from country to country. It’s a good idea to check with each country’s specific pet importation rules, but there are definitely places that make it easier to bring your furry companion. Some countries are much easier than others. Flying into Serbia for us was far easier than the UK for example. It required so little.
Depending on your budget and preferences, I’d be happy to help with more specific recommendations! It's a big decision, but it sounds like you're on the right track and taking all the right steps. You’ve got this!
Once again, thank you for reaching out, and for being part of our community. We’re so happy to be part of your journey, and we’ll continue to share any insights that can make your experience as smooth as possible!
Sending lots of love to you and your doggie. Can’t wait to hear about your next steps!
Warmly, Warren & Julie (and our pups too!)