Sell Everything to Travel—Here’s What Mattered Most

Описание: Thinking about downsizing so you can travel more—or even travel full time?
Before you sell everything, here are the 3 lessons we learned the hard way after actually doing it.

Five years ago, we sold almost everything we owned, packed two carry-ons each, and left the U.S. to travel full time. That experience became the foundation for the newly updated edition of Two Carry-ons and a Plan by Chris Englert.

In this video, we share practical, emotional, and realistic tips for anyone who wants to downsize—whether you’re planning full-time nomad travel, long trips abroad, early retirement, or just a simpler life.

You’ll learn:
Why stopping the urge to buy “stuff” is the first step toward freedom
How to mentally prepare by packing for a one-week trip—and letting the rest go
How to deal with the emotions of selling cherished possessions
Why the feeling of freedom is worth more than the things you leave behind
What we wish we knew before we started downsizing

00:00 Downsizing Reality
03:10 How to Downsize
06:08 Travel Plans
07:56 Letting Go
10:29 Two Carry-ons And A Plan

This isn’t minimalist theory—we’ve lived it for 5 years.
If you’re overwhelmed by the idea of selling everything, this video will help you reframe the process and focus on what really matters.

📘 The updated edition of Two Carry-ons and a Plan is now available for preorder on Amazon.
The book goes deeper into downsizing, travel logistics, mindset shifts, and how to design a life around experiences instead of possessions.

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What would be the hardest thing for you to let go of?

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