How We Choose Where to Travel Next (It’s Not Random!)
Our Freedom Project
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How do we decide where to travel next when we’re traveling full-time?
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It’s not as simple as picking a country that looks good on Instagram. 😅
We're in Da Nang, Vietnam right now, but how did we pick this destination to visit?
Every destination we choose is a combination of what we want to experience, our budget, visa and stay requirements, safety, weather, transportation, and what it’s actually like to LIVE there.
Our goal is to average about $4,000 per month, so we intentionally balance more expensive destinations with lower-cost countries. We also have to work around things like the Schengen 90/180 rule and other visa restrictions.
But there’s another factor that has become increasingly important: Could we see ourselves living here long-term?
We’re slowly moving toward a slower style of travel, and eventually we may want to spend several months—or even years—in one place while continuing to travel from a home base.
In this video, we take you behind the scenes of how we research destinations, compare our options, plan around visas and seasons, consider cost of living and logistics, and decide whether a place belongs on our itinerary.
We’ll also share some of the tools we use—including YouTube, articles, other travelers, Instagram, Google Maps, and ChatGPT—to help us make those decisions.
If you’re planning your own long-term travel, dreaming about becoming a full-time traveler, or simply curious about how we manage to keep moving without completely blowing our budget, this video will give you a look at the process behind the scenes.
Where would YOU go if you could spend a month anywhere in the world? Tell us in the comments! 🌎
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I always thought I was more of a beach person, but I ended up liking KLCC and Seoul much more than expected, and Da Nang less. While we enjoyed our time in Vietnam and plan to visit again, I don't see us living there long-term. In Da Nang, we stayed right across from the beach and went out for dinner near the Dragon Bridge a few times. I found it humorous when a local referred to that area as "Western Town," much like we in the West refer to areas as "Chinatown."
A place where you can rediscover the lost fragments of both ancient Eastern and Western cultures—values that have yet to be fully appreciated in a single moment.
Thank you for sharing.
When I travel, I also look at things like visa requirements, climate and other practicalities. I’m lucky to have two passports — a UK passport and an EU passport — so depending on where I’m going, I can use whichever one works best. It definitely gives me more flexibility when travelling.
Enjoy Vietnam and your travels, and keep sharing your journey! 😊
How We Choose Where to Travel Next (It’s Not Random!)
Our Freedom Project
6,413 views
How do we decide where to travel next when we’re traveling full-time?
Instagram: ourfreedomprojectlife
It’s not as simple as picking a country that looks good on Instagram. 😅
We're in Da Nang, Vietnam right now, but how did we pick this destination to visit?
Every destination we choose is a combination of what we want to experience, our budget, visa and stay requirements, safety, weather, transportation, and what it’s actually like to LIVE there.
Our goal is to average about $4,000 per month, so we intentionally balance more expensive destinations with lower-cost countries. We also have to work around things like the Schengen 90/180 rule and other visa restrictions.
But there’s another factor that has become increasingly important: Could we see ourselves living here long-term?
We’re slowly moving toward a slower style of travel, and eventually we may want to spend several months—or even years—in one place while continuing to travel from a home base.
In this video, we take you behind the scenes of how we research destinations, compare our options, plan around visas and seasons, consider cost of living and logistics, and decide whether a place belongs on our itinerary.
We’ll also share some of the tools we use—including YouTube, articles, other travelers, Instagram, Google Maps, and ChatGPT—to help us make those decisions.
If you’re planning your own long-term travel, dreaming about becoming a full-time traveler, or simply curious about how we manage to keep moving without completely blowing our budget, this video will give you a look at the process behind the scenes.
Where would YOU go if you could spend a month anywhere in the world? Tell us in the comments! 🌎
👇 Subscribe to Our Freedom Project for more real-world information about full-time travel, slow travel, budgeting, and building a life with more freedom.
#FullTimeTravel #SlowTravel #TravelPlanning #DigitalNomad #TravelBudget #OurFreedomProject #TravelTips #RetirementTravel #Travelcouple