Your Time To Travel Podcast Launch | Slow Travel After 50
🌍 Your Time To Travel Podcast Launch: Our Story, Our Mission & First Four Episodes
After decades of careers, raising families, and living the traditional life, we made a bold decision — we sold almost everything we owned, packed two suitcases and a golf travel case, grabbed our Bernedoodle Bennie, and began slow traveling the world together in our 50s.
Some friends called it adventurous. Others thought we were a little crazy. But to us, it felt like finally choosing alignment: more time, more presence, more life. Slow travel isn’t about collecting passport stamps — it’s about immersing in one place long enough that the barista knows your name, the street vendors offer suggestions, and the local park feels like your backyard.
We created the Your Time To Travel Podcast to share the real story behind the highlight reels — the money conversations, the pet logistics, the health routines, the mindset shifts, and the little daily choices that make a big, brave life possible after 50.
🎧 Listen Anywhere
This podcast is for:
- 50+ travelers curious about long-term or slow travel.
- Couples and solo adventurers who want depth over speed.
- Anyone wondering if it’s ever “too late” to reinvent life and see the world.
Jump to an Episode
- Episode 1 — Why We Sold It All to Slow Travel the World After 50 (Our Journey Begins)
- Episode 2 — Can We Afford to Slow Travel the World After 50?
- Episode 3 — 5 Myths About Traveling After 50: Debunked!
- Episode 4 — How We Choose Our Slow Travel Destinations
🎙️ Episode 1: Why We Sold It All to Slow Travel the World After 50 (Our Journey Begins)
It started with one question: “If not now… when?” For years we talked about traveling more — then work, schedules, and “someday” kept pushing the dream down the road. This episode shares the exact pivot from talk to action.
From Comfortable to Courageous
We walk through the moment that tipped us from comfortable routine into courageous motion. The fear wasn’t that things would change — it was that they might not. Selling nearly everything was as much a mindset shift as it was a logistical project.
Downsizing Without Regret
Letting go of possessions revealed what we truly valued: time, connection, experiences. We share practical tips for sorting, selling, donating, and what’s worth keeping (and why).
Traveling With Bennie
Yes, slow travel with a beloved dog is possible. We cover pet research, vet records, microchips, airline and housing policies, and how routine helps pets transition across borders.
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🎙️ Episode 2: Can We Afford to Slow Travel the World After 50?
We answer the #1 question we receive: How do the finances work? Slow travel can be more affordable than staying put, especially when you optimize for seasonality, monthly rentals, and cost-of-living differences.
Why Staying Longer Saves More
Monthly rates beat nightly hotel costs — and cooking at “home,” using local transit, and skipping constant check-ins/out reduce both expenses and stress.
Real-World Numbers (And Peace of Mind)
We discuss sample budgets, insurance considerations, and emergency buffers. One highlight: our 2-bedroom villa in Hua Hin, Thailand ran about $935/month with pool access and gated security — a lifestyle upgrade for less.
Simple Ways to Stretch Your Budget
- Pick shoulder seasons.
- Cook local; shop markets.
- Use regional airlines and trains.
- Bundle long-stay housing with utilities and Wi‑Fi included.
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🎙️ Episode 3: 5 Myths About Traveling After 50 — Debunked! | Overcoming Fear to See the World
We’ve heard them all: “You’re too old.” “It’s not safe.” “You’ll get bored.” In this episode, we replace fear with facts and firsthand experience.
The Big Five Myths
- You must speak the language. Basic phrases + translation apps + kindness go far.
- You must plan every detail. Leave room for serendipity — it’s where the magic lives.
- You’ll be bored staying longer. The opposite: you’ll go deeper and feel more connected.
- Health routines are too hard. Pack habits, not just gear: movement, sleep, nutrition.
- You’ll miss everything at home. Technology and intentional visits keep bonds strong.
Mindset > Mileage
Age brings perspective, patience, and pattern recognition — perfect ingredients for slow travel. The biggest journey is the one from “I can’t” to “Let’s see how.”
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🎙️ Episode 4: How We Choose Our Slow Travel Destinations
With a whole world of options, how do you pick the next home base? We share the exact filters we use so each move feels like a better fit than the last.
Our Decision Filters
- Climate & Weather: Choose seasons that support outdoor living and daily routines.
- Cost of Living: Target neighborhoods with value, walkability, and amenities.
- Pet-Friendliness: Housing policies, parks, vets — Bennie’s comfort matters.
- Safety & Healthcare: Research clinics/hospitals and neighborhood safety data.
- Cultural Fit: Do local rhythms and interests match your lifestyle and pace?
Examples From Our Journey
From Cape Town’s natural drama and winelands to Mexico City’s food and art to Thailand’s beach towns and markets, we highlight how each location matched a specific season of our life.
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🚀 Be Part of the Journey
We’re just getting started. These first four episodes lay the groundwork for practical tips, honest conversations, and destination deep-dives that help you build a life you don’t need a vacation from.
Bonus: Grab our Free Travel Checklist to start planning your own journey today.
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