Do you know the 5 different ways that you can make an income while traveling the world? In this episode, Jeff, Diego and Marisa talk through the 5 different ways that travelers make money while living in and visiting different countries all over the world… So you’ll never have to sit in your office again, wishing that you were visiting those destinations you’ve been dreaming about for years. And instead, you can have your job (and a real income) while traveling. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:...
Feb 14, 2022•37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Meet Mike Dane, a programmer who became a digital nomad three years ago in Medellin, Colombia. Since then, he has lived in Africa, most of Latin America, Eastern Europe, and many places in between. What's special about Mike Dane, you ask? Why would you listen to this podcast, you ask? Let me tell you why... this guy made the decision to be a digital nomad and turned h is whole life upside down to make it happen. I guarantee this is a guy you can relate to, especially if you haven't yet made the ...
Feb 08, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 31
One of the most appealing aspects of being a digital nomad is the variety of food and drink that you'll run into while traveling (for better and worse!). Jeff and Diego are certified food and drink snobs, traveling the world in search of the best coffee, food and alcohol they can find. As qualified snobs, they walk you through the very best and worst places you could seek out as a digital nomad. Some of the places they discuss: Coffee: Phillz Coffee : one of the best pour-over coffee shops/truck...
Feb 02, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Part II of Jeff's experience of getting Covid while traveling in Mexico. In the previous episode we described a nightmare scenario for a digital nomad: catching Covid while traveling, with a large group, with an expiring Airbnb, and with travel plans upcoming. So far, Jeff made it to a new Airbnb where he was going to spend the duration of his isolation before returning home. In this episode, Jeff discusses the recovery process, symptoms to watch out for, and a few tips on how to manage isolatio...
Jan 26, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 29
I'm stuck in Mexico with COVID, pt.I What's one of the worst situations you can think of getting yourself into as a digital nomad? How about catching Covid while traveling, having to find a place to isolate, find food, not get anyone else sick, and recover at the same time? That's exactly what happened to Jeff while traveling for New Years Eve in Mexico. Listen in to hear our most raw podcast as Jeff tries to navigate the world of traveling with Covid, as it happened....
Jan 25, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 28
How to avoid income tax & ensure your cyber security while living as a digital nomad (with Dallas the Privacy Postmaster) Have you ever wondered how you’ll get your mail or important documents while you’re traveling the world for months at a time? Or how you can pay less (or no) income tax back home while you’re traveling to foreign countries? Or how you can make sure your private banking and computer information is safe from cyber attacks while traveling? If you answered yes to any of the q...
Jan 18, 2022•43 min
The pros and cons of living in Italy as a digital nomad Have you dreamt about moving to Italy for a month, living in the romantic town of Florence, enjoying the beautiful hillsides of Tuscany on the weekends, and eating the best pasta of your life? If so, this episode is for you…but it has a surprising twist. Jeff recorded this solo episode after spending 1 month living in Florence with four other digital nomad friends. However, his experience wasn’t so magical, due to the wifi conditions and in...
Jan 13, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 26
How to manage healthcare, insurance coverage, & medical emergencies when traveling abroad as a digital nomad Do you have a desire to travel the world as a digital nomad, but haven’t done so yet due to a fear of health issues or medical emergencies happening while you’re abroad? If so, this episode is for you. While you could read a million blog posts about how healthcare works in foreign countries, nothing beats the tales of real health scares and stories from people who have been there and ...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 25
Join us as we take a look back at the best and worst moments of our 2021 travels On Instagram, life as a digital nomad looks perfect…the epic destinations, the freedom, the adventures. However, while digital nomad life is filled with some of the most amazing “pinch me” moments, it doesn’t come without its drawbacks. On the Digital Nomad Experts podcast, we like to share both the highs AND the true lows with you…so that you have real expectations of what your life will be like when you begin livi...
Dec 28, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode, Marisa interviews her client, friend and fellow digital nomad, Amanda Pointer, who she met over a year ago while living in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. Since then, they’ve also lived and traveled together in Costa Rica and Guatemala, and have potential plans to reconvene together somewhere in Africa in 2022. In this episode, Amanda shares her journey from working at a digital media ad agency, and living with a boyfriend in Colorado who didn’t share her travel dreams, to ending her r...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Why Cape Town, South Africa is one of the best places to live as a digital nomad (+ latest Covid info happening in South Africa right now) In this episode, Marisa interviews Diego about his love affair with Cape Town, South Africa, as he’s nearing the end of 2 months living in this incredibly unique destination with 25 other digital nomads. Diego has spent the last 6 years working remotely while living in a new destination every month or two, and moved internationally with his family every 1-2 y...
Dec 15, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 22
How we found a $185 flight from Europe to the US just 2.5 weeks before flying (and how you can find amazingly cheap flights too) Many people have a misconception that inter-continental flights are always incredibly expensive, especially if you don’t book months in advance. But we’re here today to tell you this is NOT the case. In fact, just 2.5 weeks before flying back to the US from Europe, Marisa found a flight for $185 using 3 specific hacks that she'll share in this episode. In this solo epi...
Dec 09, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 21
7 days in Prague as a digital nomad Have you ever thought about visiting Prague, either for vacation or to live for some time as a digital nomad? Or are you curious to hear what it’s actually like to visit Prague? If so, this episode for you… Jeff and I both recently spent 7 days in Prague on our Euro adventure, and we're here to share the secrets & recommendations that we came across. In this episode, you’ll learn: Whether or not we recommend Prague as a long-term digital nomad location or ...
Dec 02, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Traveling during Covid times as a digital nomad (what you must know) These days, we get questions every single day about what it’s like to travel right now in the time of Covid & how to navigate rules and policies...this episode is long overdue! You’ve been asking us about the different rules and regulations in each country, how to get the latest policies for each location, entry requirements and allowances, traveling vaccinated vs. unvaccinated, and so much more. In this episode, Jeff, Dieg...
Nov 23, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, Marisa interviews Palle Bo, a 55-year-old digital nomad from Denmark who began traveling the world 5.5 years ago when his kids left for University. Palle lived in the same small, rural part of Denmark for the first FIFTY years of his life, never really leaving. Yet, in the last 5.5 years since he reinvented his life as a digital nomad, he’s now traveled to over 97 different countries. In this episode, you'll learn: How it feels to be “a bit older than most other digital nomads w...
Nov 11, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Visiting every single country in the world...yes or no? In this solo episode, join Marisa as she shares what sparked her desire to visit every single country in the world...and why she has been seriously questioning this goal over the last 2 months. If there’s anything in your life that you feel like you should be doing, even though you’re not genuinely excited about it, we feel confident that you’ll gain a lot from listening to this episode. In this recording, you’ll learn… Why Marisa decided t...
Nov 01, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The 7 Unexpected Cons of Traveling Quickly as a Digital Nomad Marisa just wrapped up a trip visiting 10 different countries in Eastern Europe over a period of only 2.5 months. After a month in Bulgaria, she traveled a bit quicker through Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Spain. While social media tends to showcase the positive highlights of travel, here at Beach Commute, we love to share the real ups AND downs of travel, and everything in between....
Oct 27, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Having the right gadgets and electronics is so important when it comes to working successfully as a digital nomad while you travel to different countries all over the world. But don’t worry...we’ve got you covered! In this episode, Jeff, Diego and Marisa talk about all of the electronics, tools and gadgets to purchase ahead of time so that YOU can successfully work remotely from whichever country you choose. By the end of the episode, you’ll learn... Why Marisa recorded this episode from a bathr...
Oct 21, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Wondering how Wade went from serving in the US military to working for the FBI to living as a digital nomad in Bali? If so, you're going to love this interview! In this episode, Marisa interviews her good friend, Wade Sellers, who she met 3 years ago on a Nomad Cruise from Spain to Portugal. Wade is a "non-digital nomad" turned "digital nomad" turned "non digital nomad again" turned "current hybrid nomad" with a home base now in New York. He's the perfect example to show that there's no one way ...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode, Jeff, Diego and Marisa share in detail about 12 destinations that are GREAT to live as a digital nomad...IF you’ve got a bit of experience under your belt with this lifestyle already. (Note: if you're ready to book your FIRST trip as a digital nomad, check out episode #10 for our recommendations on the top 6 starter locations). Listen to the episode now to find out the names of the 12 destinations below: The beautiful beach town in Brazil with stunning views, and great surfing a...
Oct 07, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Taking the leap to become a digital nomad can feel both overwhelming and scary. In addition to figuring out what to pack, getting travel insurance, and what you’ll do with your belongings at home… The unknown of arriving in a new place can often prevent people from taking the leap before even getting started. So, to help you… In this episode, Marisa, Jeff and Diego talk through the 7 MOST IMPORTANT steps to think through in the days leading up to your arrival, and the steps we highly suggest tak...
Oct 01, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 12
After spending 3 weeks in Bansko Bulgaria as a digital nomad, Marisa records this episode to share the 9 reasons she loved her time there and why she’s sad to leave. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why digital nomads LOVE this surprising little ski town in the summer (and why they end up staying far longer than they intend) Whether or not Marisa feels safe living in this town Marisa’s #1 favorite part of living here (compared to New York City) The cost of living here compared to other locations i...
Sep 22, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Are you getting ready to test the waters as a digital nomad? The biggest first major choice you're going to make after deciding to go remote is where you're going to go first. It's scary and amazing. Fortunately, Jeff, Marisa and Diego have been all over the world, so we know exactly what things makes for an easy first destination. We also know exactly what makes for a very difficult first destination. Here are a few of the things we consider when choosing our destinations: 1. Ease of language -...
Sep 15, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We’re excited to introduce this episode with Mikkel Thorup, a digital nomad who has been traveling the world for 21 years. In the episode, you’ll learn how Mikkel has: -Made 7 figures while traveling the world full-time for over 20 years, even after being diagnosed with a learning disability in 3rd grade and dropping out of school at the age of 15 -Circumnavigated the planet more than 400 times, has traveled to 106 countries, and has lived in 9 different countries -Helped people legally avoid pa...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Marisa interviews Emma McCann, a designer from New Jersey who had a dream to travel, and quit her corporate job with no backup plan in place. Emma now lives as a digital nomad, working as a UX/UI designer as she travels to epic locations in places such as Asia and The Middle East (while often keeping a homebase apartment in Brooklyn). Marisa and Emma first met while living together in Oman in 2019. In the episode, you’ll learn: -What led Emma to quit her safe, corporate job (and...
Aug 31, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Murray le Roux is a digital nomad from South Africa who works as a developer while traveling the world. Murray and Marisa first met back in 2018 when they lived together in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and have traveled to several countries together since then. Murray is an all-around fun guy, and this podcast episode is full of laughs and hysterical travel stories. In the episode, you’ll hear: -How a breakup from a long-term relationship led to the start of Murray’s travels as a digital nomad -The 3 b...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Meet Agnes Nyamwange, a digital nomad who grew up in Kenya, got her bachelor's degree in Uganda, and moved to the US to get her masters degree. Marisa and Agnes met in 2019 while living for a month together in Lagos, Nigeria. But traveling wasn’t always Agnes’ life… While visiting the gynecologist one day, the doctor asked her a very simple question that changed her life forever… She quit her job, and found herself broke and depressed drinking beer on the couch everyday until she discovered the ...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Special guest Jaime Goodman joins our digital nomad podcast to talk about how she quit a six figure corporate job seven years ago to spend her life abroad. She discusses her emotional decision to sacrifice money for time and experience. Jaime decided that her yearning inside to travel the world and experience freedom outweighed her desire to work a high-powered corporate job, where she felt that she wasn’t growing. This was seven years ago. Since then she has been traveling the world and going o...
Aug 11, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Are you currently working full-time for a company and wish you could travel more often? I've got good news! If your job can be done remote, your job can also be done on the road. A lot of people don't realize that there are a few simple steps they need to take in order to become a digital nomad. In this episode Marisa interviews Jeff on how he became a digital nomad while serving as the Chief Marketing Officer for the largest content marketing company in the world. In this episode you'll learn: ...
Aug 07, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Do you have a dream of traveling the world and living as a digital nomad, but deep down, fear you’ll be lonely if you pack your bags and land in a foreign country? If you have a fear of being lonely while traveling, we’ve got great news for you! While the fear of loneliness is a very common fear for a solo traveler, we’ve found that living as a digital nomad has actually been the opposite of lonely. In this episode, Marisa and Jeff talk about how they’ve made friends on the road while traveling,...
Aug 06, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3
