7 Most Expensive Mistakes We Made In 8 Years Of Retirement Travel

Avoid making the same expensive mistakes we did! After 8 years of full-time retirement travel, we have learned some hard lessons along the way. In this video, I am sharing the 7 most costly errors we made when we first hit the road, so you can save money, travel smarter, and avoid these common headaches. From the logistics of setting up a digital mailbox in a tax-free state to the massive value we missed out on by not leveraging the right credit cards and hotel loyalty points, we are laying it all out. We also discuss how poor flight planning can drain your budget, the financial trap of keeping a storage unit, why buying everything in the US before you leave is a mistake, and our biggest regret: not filming our journey from day one to preserve the memories. Whether you are just planning your slow travel journey or you are already living the dream, these tips will help you optimize your budget and upgrade your experience. #RetirementTravel #FullTimeTravel #TravelMistakes #TravelHacks #PointsAndMiles #SlowTravel 📚 OUR COURSES (Includes access to the communities) Our Retirement Travel Jumpstart Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/co... Our YouTube Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/co... Courses Bundle: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bu... 📌 Join This Channel:    / @groundedliferetirementtravel   CREDIT CARDS WE RECOMMEND: 💳https://www.groundedlifetravel.com/cr... 📚 Our Daughter's Book Channel:    / @alexamarmion   🚨 OUR AMAZON STORE (affiliate links) https://www.amazon.com/shop/groundedl... 📸 THE GEAR WE USE (affiliate links) Studio Video Camera: https://amzn.to/4djZCpi Vlogging Camera: https://amzn.to/46mrCGk Vlogging Media Mod: https://amzn.to/3yj3ZC3 Small Travel Tripod: https://amzn.to/3zTICaM Travel LED Video Lighting: https://amzn.to/3YrjxOV 👕 THINGS WE TRAVEL WITH (affiliate links) Universal Travel Adapter: https://amzn.to/3XHitpw Activated Charcoal: https://amzn.to/3RNAPRZ Reusable water bottle: https://amzn.to/3XFGYDr Packable duffle bag: https://amzn.to/4cCH3MI Hanging toiletry bag: https://amzn.to/3zgsNuy Vacuum packing bags: https://amzn.to/45GHDqk Reusable tote bags: https://amzn.to/3xytOO0 Flip flops: https://amzn.to/3KXuT5h 🚨 BUY HOTEL POINTS (affiliate links): Buy IHG Points: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1009960... Buy Marriott Points: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-10099601... Buy Hilton Points: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-10099601... Buy Hyatt Points: https://www.tkqlhce.com/click-1009960... 🚀 THE TOUR COMPANY WE USE (affiliate links) Thailand: https://getyourguide.tp.st/oJg0a4t2 Japan: https://getyourguide.tp.st/KNWFSaUi Vietnam: https://getyourguide.tp.st/66pujiOq Malaysia: https://getyourguide.tp.st/tpSKIpBY South Korea: https://getyourguide.tp.st/RsqSHbc8 💡 TOOLS WE USE (affiliate links) VPN: https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-10099601... ESim Card: https://www.airalo.com/auth/signup?re... Nomad Travel Medical Insurance: https://safetywing.com/nomad-insuranc... Grow Your YouTube Channel: https://www.tubebuddy.com/pricing?a=n... 📩 Sign Up For Our Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/travelwithallie As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Advertiser Disclosure: Some of the card links and other products that appear on this website are from companies which Grounded Life Finances will earn an affiliate commission or referral bonus. Grounded Life Finances is part of an affiliate sales network and receives compensation for sending traffic to partner sites.This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all credit card companies, or all available credit card offers. The content in this video is accurate as of the posting date. Some of the offers mentioned may no longer be available.