I’m going back and watching your old videos. My husband and I are looking to start slow traveling in the next few years (in our 30’s). I simply adore your appreciation for new experiences and hope our paths cross one day. We have a lot to learn from you. ❤
Wow, thank you so much for these kind words! How fabulous to begin slow traveling at your ages. We wish we had been able to start sooner! We would love for our paths to cross, so if you are on the road at some point and want to meet up, let us know! We have some information on our website as well that could be useful for you. if you click on tips and then filter by nomads, we have additional content there as well. Of course, if you have any questions or ideas for content, please let us know. We wish you the very best of luck as you prepare! -Judy
Thanks so much! I’ll definitely check out the website. We are on vacation right now - just finishing a 10-day trip to Belgrade. Your recommendations on your Serbia videos were very helpful (We ate at Curry Souls and De Nada Cafe multiple times haha).
I can relate about the cold and rain. My sister and I spent two weeks in an Air B&B in Amsterdam in April, 2014. Being low on thyroid, I am always cold. That down jacket and wool scarf and gloves felt really excellent when the biting cold air off the North Sea blew past us. We had a blast. Our saying for that trip was “Please remember to check out”. Meaning on the tram, put your ticket in the machine to signal you were exiting. We had sayings for a lot of our trips!
Claudia, you and your sister sound like you're a lot of fun to be around while traveling! I'm sure your positive attitude helps when there are hiccups (like bad weather) along the way. And I love the sayings! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie haha. My sister and I are both planners, taught to us by our dad. You will laugh at some of the sayings that embody each country. Egypt “more baksheesh!”. England “Oh, sorry!” New Zealand “Lovely!” Puerto Rico “Felicidades!”
@@FindingGinaMarie London is "Mind the Gap" for us as well. We say it whenever and wherever we step onto a train now. For Rome, it is "NO FOTOS!" spoken harshly and loudly, just as the polizia did over the intercom system at the Sistine Chapel. (Scared the bejeezus out of us!) 😆📸👮♂🚨 Zurich brought on the phrase, "Oh, thank GOD! A Starbucks!" haha (Ended up it was the first Starbucks in Europe, I guess. We just wanted a "normal" LARGE coffee without getting eye rolls for ordering at the wrong time of day!) All have become inside jokes within our family. I know, I know. Americans. *sigh*
@@morpheuszzz662 I can't tell you how much we love this! I think these are the most amazing traditions! Ours haven't gone beyond, "Mind the Gap," but maybe there are a few more if we think hard enough! THIS is what makes traveling so much fun! -Judy
I grew up in a tiny town in South Dakota and was 28 before ever leaving the country. I hadn't even been to Canada, which would have been an easy thing to do. My husband brought me to London and Paris for our honeymoon, and I had the same thoughts as you about London. I remember standing somewhere near the Tower of London and touching a remnant of a Roman wall and being blown away by the idea of all the history that had taken place in that spot. Since then I've been fortunate to visit other countries as well, including seeing other remnants left by the Romans 😃 and am always appreciative of the history kept alive all over Europe. Those who grow up there often see what is around them and take it for granted because these places are just a normal part of their lives. Meanwhile, we're roaming around staring at buildings like a bunch of dorks! 🤣
I think this is so great! Our honeymoon was an all-inclusive resort in the Poconos and I got the worst cold of the year while we were there, and Kevin slipped and tore his pants. We got married in December and both hate cold and snow-and we encountered plenty of both on our honeymoon, especially driving in the snow with a car with a very inadequate heater! But if you were in South Dakota, you probably can relate! I can only imagine how much traveling internationally informed your experiences and world view going forward. I wish we would have prioritized it sooner, but we are making up for lost time now! And I do have to pinch myself in so many places where people walk by or see antiquities as part of their everyday life. I try to not take those opportunities for granted when we are visiting, but I can understand how it can become the norm instead of the incredible. -Judy
I don't know a ton about history, either. You chose some good routes to understanding the history of these places. I also love those open air buses to get acquainted.
We've only taken a double-decker bus once, and that was our first time in London. It was very practical and gave us a good overview of the city, but it was really cold and wet, which wasn't fun! The more we travel, the more the historical puzzle pieces come together. It was interesting in both Athens and Egypt to hear that some of their artifacts can be found in the British Museum and in various places in Italy. I came across an obelisk in Rome that I later learned about in Egypt, where it was originally from. -Judy
Haha! We’ve never been to Paris anytime other than winter. We are excited to be visiting Nice in mid May. Hopefully it won’t be too hot, but regardless, it will be a nice change of pace from the freezing weather we typically experience! -Judy
I’m going back and watching your old videos. My husband and I are looking to start slow traveling in the next few years (in our 30’s). I simply adore your appreciation for new experiences and hope our paths cross one day. We have a lot to learn from you. ❤
Wow, thank you so much for these kind words! How fabulous to begin slow traveling at your ages. We wish we had been able to start sooner! We would love for our paths to cross, so if you are on the road at some point and want to meet up, let us know! We have some information on our website as well that could be useful for you. if you click on tips and then filter by nomads, we have additional content there as well. Of course, if you have any questions or ideas for content, please let us know. We wish you the very best of luck as you prepare! -Judy
Thanks so much! I’ll definitely check out the website. We are on vacation right now - just finishing a 10-day trip to Belgrade. Your recommendations on your Serbia videos were very helpful (We ate at Curry Souls and De Nada Cafe multiple times haha).
@anthonypeter8652 That’s awesome! We love hearing this! Enjoy the rest of your time there! -Judy
I can relate about the cold and rain. My sister and I spent two weeks in an Air B&B in Amsterdam in April, 2014. Being low on thyroid, I am always cold. That down jacket and wool scarf and gloves felt really excellent when the biting cold air off the North Sea blew past us. We had a blast. Our saying for that trip was “Please remember to check out”. Meaning on the tram, put your ticket in the machine to signal you were exiting. We had sayings for a lot of our trips!
Claudia, you and your sister sound like you're a lot of fun to be around while traveling! I'm sure your positive attitude helps when there are hiccups (like bad weather) along the way. And I love the sayings! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie haha. My sister and I are both planners, taught to us by our dad. You will laugh at some of the sayings that embody each country. Egypt “more baksheesh!”. England “Oh, sorry!” New Zealand “Lovely!” Puerto Rico “Felicidades!”
I can definitely related to the Egyptian saying. For London it was, "Mind the Gap," for us! -Judy
@@FindingGinaMarie London is "Mind the Gap" for us as well. We say it whenever and wherever we step onto a train now. For Rome, it is "NO FOTOS!" spoken harshly and loudly, just as the polizia did over the intercom system at the Sistine Chapel. (Scared the bejeezus out of us!) 😆📸👮♂🚨 Zurich brought on the phrase, "Oh, thank GOD! A Starbucks!" haha (Ended up it was the first Starbucks in Europe, I guess. We just wanted a "normal" LARGE coffee without getting eye rolls for ordering at the wrong time of day!) All have become inside jokes within our family. I know, I know. Americans. *sigh*
@@morpheuszzz662 I can't tell you how much we love this! I think these are the most amazing traditions! Ours haven't gone beyond, "Mind the Gap," but maybe there are a few more if we think hard enough! THIS is what makes traveling so much fun! -Judy
The first time I was in London , I was convinced my parents made a mistake, I wasn’t Italian I was british.
I love this! ♥️ London is such a great city. I do wish it were warmer though!
OMG, we are related, I’ve often said “. We were 360 degrees. Just watched #5, you two are so brave or so crazy. 😍🙏
@@kathleenaddison5595 Definitely a little of both!
I grew up in a tiny town in South Dakota and was 28 before ever leaving the country. I hadn't even been to Canada, which would have been an easy thing to do. My husband brought me to London and Paris for our honeymoon, and I had the same thoughts as you about London. I remember standing somewhere near the Tower of London and touching a remnant of a Roman wall and being blown away by the idea of all the history that had taken place in that spot. Since then I've been fortunate to visit other countries as well, including seeing other remnants left by the Romans 😃 and am always appreciative of the history kept alive all over Europe. Those who grow up there often see what is around them and take it for granted because these places are just a normal part of their lives. Meanwhile, we're roaming around staring at buildings like a bunch of dorks! 🤣
I think this is so great! Our honeymoon was an all-inclusive resort in the Poconos and I got the worst cold of the year while we were there, and Kevin slipped and tore his pants. We got married in December and both hate cold and snow-and we encountered plenty of both on our honeymoon, especially driving in the snow with a car with a very inadequate heater! But if you were in South Dakota, you probably can relate! I can only imagine how much traveling internationally informed your experiences and world view going forward. I wish we would have prioritized it sooner, but we are making up for lost time now! And I do have to pinch myself in so many places where people walk by or see antiquities as part of their everyday life. I try to not take those opportunities for granted when we are visiting, but I can understand how it can become the norm instead of the incredible. -Judy
I don't know a ton about history, either. You chose some good routes to understanding the history of these places. I also love those open air buses to get acquainted.
We've only taken a double-decker bus once, and that was our first time in London. It was very practical and gave us a good overview of the city, but it was really cold and wet, which wasn't fun! The more we travel, the more the historical puzzle pieces come together. It was interesting in both Athens and Egypt to hear that some of their artifacts can be found in the British Museum and in various places in Italy. I came across an obelisk in Rome that I later learned about in Egypt, where it was originally from. -Judy
Hint: “April in Paris...” NOT December haha. I've been to Paris, on business, in December and January. Brrrrr!
Haha! We’ve never been to Paris anytime other than winter. We are excited to be visiting Nice in mid May. Hopefully it won’t be too hot, but regardless, it will be a nice change of pace from the freezing weather we typically experience! -Judy