Retire Young Travel Smart: Your Guide to Budget Slow Travel
Get practical tips on destinations, planning, and making your money last
Tap into the Collective Wisdom of Savvy Senior Travelers
At Retire Young, Travel Smart, we believe in the power of shared experiences. Our blog posts are inspired not only by our own adventures but also by the collective wisdom of our vibrant Facebook community of over 150,000 retirees from all corners of the globe, including the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and beyond! Join the conversation and discover the secrets to affordable travel in retirement!
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Our Retirement Travel Story
Hi, we’re Lidia and Jeff! We’re half-expats, spending our winters on the beach in Mexico and the rest of the year exploring the world. We are passionate about helping retirees travel affordably and experience new cultures. Join us and discover how to create your own retirement travel adventure!
Why We Love Slow Travel in Retirement
Slow travel is about more than just seeing the sights; it’s about immersing yourself in a culture, connecting with locals, and savoring the journey. We’ll show you how to embrace this enriching travel style and create unforgettable experiences.
Budget Travel Tips
Want to travel the world without breaking the bank? We share our best tips for finding affordable flights, accommodations, and activities, so you can make your retirement travel dreams a reality.
Retirement Abroad
Dreaming of retiring overseas? We explore the best destinations for retirees, including cost of living comparisons, visa requirements, and expat insights.
Join Our Community
Connect with like-minded retirees in our vibrant Facebook group! Share travel inspiration, tips, and advice, and find support on your retirement journey.
Our Latest Adventures
Follow our latest travels and discoveries! We share stories, photos, and videos from our budget-friendly adventures around the world.
Unlock Your Retirement Travel Dreams
Ready to trade your 9-to-5 grind for a life of adventure and exploration? At Retire Young, Travel Smart, we’re passionate about helping you make the most of your retirement years. We provide the inspiration, resources, and community to empower you to travel the world on a budget, discover new cultures, and create unforgettable memories. Join us and unlock your retirement travel dreams!
Get Exclusive Travel Tips & Support in Our Facebook Group
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Travel Resources
We’ve compiled a collection of our favorite travel resources to help you save money, plan unforgettable trips, and travel smarter. Discover helpful websites, apps, and gear that we personally use and recommend.
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Top 11 Spicy and Affordable Food Destinations for Slow Travelers
If you’re searching for cheap spicy food destinations where every meal costs less than the spare change in your pocket, you’re going to love this guide. Our Facebook group — now over 170,000 members strong — recently exploded when one member shared her £1 dosa in Kuala Lumpur. The thread grew into a global chili-fueled brainstorm, with dozens of travelers shouting out the hottest (literally) places to eat well for less. My husband Jeff and I chimed in with our own stories too, including a Maldives kitchen discovery that still makes us laugh.
This guide blends the best recommendations from our community with the moments Jeff and I will never forget.
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To Sell or Not to Sell? The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Home to Travel in Retirement
Selling your home to travel in retirement is the ultimate question for many. It feels like a huge, irreversible step! We dive into the pros, cons, and smart hybrid strategies (including what we did!) to help you decide what’s right for you.
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Reverse Culture Shock: A Guide to “The Traveler’s Hangover”
Reverse culture shock is one of the strangest and most disorienting experiences a long-term traveler can face. It’s the “travel hangover” nobody warns you about. You spend years, months, or even just a few weeks adapting to a new way of life abroad, and then you return “home”—only to find that “home” now feels completely…
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How to Manage & Maximize Your Travel Photos: A Complete Guide
This guide offers a four-step process for managing travel photos, transforming them from digital clutter into sources of joy. It emphasizes culling, organizing, creating tangible projects, and sharing adventures with others. Various creative ideas for preserving and displaying photos are provided, encouraging travelers to enjoy and narrate their journeys.
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Can a Scenic Room Actually Save You Money?
Can a beautiful view actually save you money while slow traveling in retirement? Our Facebook group weighs in on the value of a room with a view for budget-conscious adventurers.
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17 Places Travelers Vow Never to Revisit (And Why)
From overcrowded cities to cultural clashes, our Facebook group reveals the places that didn’t live up to the hype. But is a second chance ever worth it?
