We’re Finally Revealing Our Next 6 Months...
The Big Reveal: Our 6-Month Journey from Mexico to the Caribbean! We are finally revealing our 2026 travel plans as we head to Mexico and the Caribbean! After months of downsizing, selling everything, and preparing for full-time nomad life, we’ve mapped out the next 6 months with an itinerary that we hope balances cultural immersion with a very special family milestone. If you are interested in early retirement, nomadic living, or looking for Mexico travel inspiration, this video breaks down our logistics, tips on costs, and the "why" behind our route. In this video, we put our "Slow Travel Framework" into action across 5 incredible locations in Mexico before heading to San Juan, Puerto Rico. What we’re covering in this 2026 Travel Reveal: 0:00 - Where to Next? 0:20 - How We Chose Mexico 1:13- Researching Places in Mexico 2:27- Considering Tansportation 3:02- Ajijic & Lake Chapala: Why we’re starting in this "Eternal Spring" expat hub and checking out the local cost of living 4:25 - Guadalajara: Auditing the "Silicon Valley of Mexico" and the trendy Americana neighborhood 5:54- Guanajuato City: Testing our minimalist lifestyle in this vertical, subterranean city 7:24- Roma Norte, CDMX: Living in the epicenter of the digital nomad world and foodie spots 8:40 - Mérida: Scouting the safest city in Mexico and our final "slow travel" base 9:36 - Caribbean Cruise: Flying to San Juan, Puerto Rico to celebrate a massive 80th birthday family milestone! Our Slow Travel Philosophy: We early retired to try our best to live in the locations we slow trave to. We’ll show you how we apply our "15-Minute Radius Rule" to every neighborhood we chose, ensuring we have walkability to grocery stores, coffee shops, and local life within a somewhat short stroll. We also share our tips on how we manage 24/7 togetherness as a couple and the importance of picking the right accommodations! #SlowTravel #MexicoTravel #NomadLife #EarlyRetirement #kariandchristianroam #Ajijic #Guanajuato #CDMX #Mérida #CruiseLife #Travel2026 #MexicoCity #Guadalarja #SanJuan #TravelPlanning #RetiredTravel #FIRE #FinancialFreedom FTC Legal Disclaimer - If you'd like to support our channel, please use our links. We earn a small commission when you use our links. Thank you! YouTube Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=f593ec Retirement Travel Jumpstart Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=f593ec Bundle: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=f593ec