• A man and woman are standing on a wet beach, with their reflections visible on the surface. The man is wearing a white t-shirt, dark shorts, and a white cap, while the woman is wearing a brown dress and sneakers. They are smiling, with the woman raising one leg and extending her arms outward. The ocean and cloudy sky are in the background.
  • Two people sitting in the open-air back of a yellow safari vehicle on a dirt path, with trees and bushes in the background during sunset.
  • Two people sitting on a stone structure built into a rocky, mountain landscape with steep, rugged terrain and sparse vegetation.
  • A couple walking hand in hand through a vineyard with yellow leaves during autumn under a clear blue sky.
  • Two people standing on a hilltop with arms raised, overlooking a scenic view of rugged islands, blue ocean, and clear sky.
  • Two people kayaking on a clear, green river surrounded by mountains and lush forests, with cloudy skies overhead.

AS SEEN IN

Logos of various media and publication brands, including AARP, Condé Nast Traveler, People, Yahoo News, Fox News, Business Insider, The Epoch Times, Daily Star, and Express.

About Us

A smiling woman in a pink cap and glasses taking a selfie with a man in a yellow rain jacket standing in front of a small waterfall on a lush green mountainside.

We’re John & Bev—a globe-wandering American couple spending retirement the only way we know how: slightly lost, mildly hangry, and loving every minute of it. As full-time travel vloggers, we dish out honest, firsthand stories from the road—complete with wrong turns, ice cream runs, and the kind of “oops” moments that somehow make the best memories. Our adventures may not always go according to plan, but that’s half the fun. After all, the magic usually shows up where the GPS gives up!

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John Martin

John’s a Mechanical Engineering major who once spent his career helping the world shine a little brighter—literally—by making aluminum across the globe. These days, he’s all about building something even more meaningful: a vibrant community for retirees ready to chase their next chapter. He’s the behind-the-scenes wizard—navigating, trip planning, plotting our next great group trip escape, and making sure every big idea Bev comes up with has support to make it happen. If you ever send us a message or leave a comment, chances are it’s John who replies—armed with a cup of coffee, a well-timed pun, and just the right amount of charm to make your day.

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Bev Martin

Bev majored in Advertising Design and History, then took a creative detour to raise our amazing family before returning to her true passion: travel—and showing others how to chase it. She’s the artistic heartbeat of our brand, with a knack for storytelling, design magic, and turning “just an idea” into something beautiful. Bev’s not just the creative brain; she’s also mastered the not-so-glam side—website building, video editing, and brand wizardry—all while keeping our travel life organized with color-coded spreadsheets and Jedi-level long-term planning. If there’s a destination you’ve dreamed about, chances are Bev’s dreamed it too, mapped it, priced it, and picked out the perfect adventure.

Why YouTube?

We created our YouTube channel and website as a way to pivot our lives in retirement toward a new and exciting adventure. We love what we are creating and the personal growth we have gained through working together to create Retirement Travelers ®. We hope you feel inspired to create a new life for yourselves through world travel. Remember, you are never too old to set a new goal or dream a new dream! (C.S. Lewis)

Our Travels

So far, we’ve globe-hopped our way through 107 countries, road-tripped across all 50 U.S. states, and hiked, gawked, and occasionally gotten sunburned in 52 national parks. Not bad for a couple of retirees with a love of adventure and a mildly questionable sense of humor. And we’re not slowing down—our goal is to keep the journey going for the next 20+ years (or until our bodies give out)!

Our Community

We’ve built a Facebook Community for fellow wanderlusters, armchair travelers, and anyone who can’t resist a good travel photo or a quirky story. It’s a space to share tips, swap photos, ask questions, or just hang out with people who also think train stations are exciting. We’re in there daily—because even full-time travelers need travel inspo too. Come join us!

Our Commitment

We believe travel should be shared, not gated off like an exclusive VIP lounge. That’s why everything we create—from videos to advice—is 100% free. No paywalls, no secret handshake required. We rely on sponsorships and ad partners to keep the wheels turning, so you never have to reach into your wallet to be part of our community. Got a question? Drop us a message—we’re always happy to help, and we don’t bite (unless we’re hangry).

Reach out to us…

Drop us a line from time to time and let us know how your journey is progressing. We love hearing from you!

Work with us…

If you are a brand and would like to work with us, please reach out. We will be happy to send you a media kit. We are interested in long-term opportunities and partnerships that keep the content free to our viewers and readers.