Enter to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card by filling out our annual podcast listener survey: https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/survey/2024-listener-survey/ In this episode of the Traveling with Kristin Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) in Italy along with Samantha Wilson (no relation to Kristin), the founder of Smart Move Italy. Find out about: Specifics on qualifications New processes to prepare your application Tax Implications of the Digital N...
Dec 13, 2024•48 min•Ep. 275
As a long-time relocation consultant, Kristin has noticed a trend this year with a high number of her clients moving abroad for political reasons, especially from the United States. If you're considering a fresh start in a new country after election season, Kristin shares bipartisan insights on places you can go with conservative and liberal values. This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only and is not consulting or advice. For personal assistance with a move overseas, conta...
Nov 05, 2024•25 min•Ep. 274
If you're tired of the sky-high cost of living in many countries (such as the United States), you're not alone. Luckily, there are places where you can have a better quality of life for a much lower cost of living! In this podcast, Kristin shares with you the top ten places she would personally live in the world if I had a budget of $1,000 per month. Which one would you choose? Special Offers: Safety Wing Nomad Insurance 2.0 ✈️ Get help with your international relocation Connect with Kristin and...
Oct 22, 2024•33 min•Ep. 273
Have you ever thought about walking around the world? Famed traveler Tom Turcich shares his experience of walking around the world for seven years and the transformative impact it had on his life. He discusses the serendipitous moments and the challenges he faced during his journey, highlighting the importance of putting yourself out into the world to allow for interesting things to happen. Tom emphasizes the value of travel in expanding your understanding of the world and yourself, and the need...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 272
Did you know you can vote for abroad, even if you're just traveling or on vacation? Your vote counts, even if you're not physically present during the U.S. elections this year. Although U.S. citizens living or slow traveling abroad make up the 10th-11th largest state in the country, only 3-8% of them vote (compared with 66% living at home). Let's change that this year! Here are resources to help you vote in the U.S. elections: FVAP: Federal Voting Assistance Program Overseas Vote Foundation Find...
Sep 24, 2024•14 min•Ep. 271
Jason Moore, the Creator and Host of Zero to Travel, joins us from his studio in Norway to have a candid chat about how his nomadic lifestyle led to entrepreneurship and leaving the U.S. to live in Europe full-time. He shares eye-opening lessons from his transition to a location independent lifestyle, his decade-long journey in podcasting, and starting a family abroad. What are the challenges of assimilating into a new culture? How does your identity change when you move abroad? How is Norwegian...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 270
Need a break but aren't sure how or if you can afford it? Tune in to learn why you need a sabbatical, how to save up for one, and how it can change your life! Get all the tips, advice, and motivation you need from Katrina McGhee, digital nomad and author of "Taking a Career Break For Dummies". Katrina is a Career Break & Sabbatical Coach that helps mid-career professionals take life-changing breaks. If you're feeling burnt out and in need of deep rest (or adventure), this episode is for you!...
Aug 20, 2024•49 min•Ep. 269
How would you like to get access to a global social safety net on the internet, complete with a "digital country", with its own passport, tax system, retirement pension, healthcare, and visa access to foreign countries? The co-founders of SafetyWing have big plans, including Plumia, an internet country founded on who you are and what you believe, rather than where you're from. Plumia's current focus is unlocking borders and expanding global mobility rights to as many people as possible. First up...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 268
Badass Digital Nomads has been officially changed to the Traveling with Kristin podcast! 🎉 Listen in to find out what you can expect moving forward. Thank you to everyone who voted in the name change polls, sent messages, and provided feedback in our Google Form. Our entire team appreciates your contribution! Thank you also to everyone who has left a 5-star review this month! Featured review from listener, Katie Clark: One of my favorite podcasts!!! I really enjoy this podcast because it inspir...
Jul 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 267
Learn from US expat, Jay Swanson, about expat culture, becoming a French citizen, and fitting in abroad. Jay is a video creator and writer who's been living in France for more than 7 years and recently got his dual French citizenship. Hooray Jay! Jay is also the creator of Paris In My Pocket, an expertly curated online travel guide for anyone looking to discover Paris like a local. It contains the best bars, restaurants, and hidden gems in the city of lights! Tune in for a gripping conversation ...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 266
Are you looking for somewhere you can live a simple, comfortable life on a modest budget? - More than half of retired adults depend on social security for their only source of income. But the current social security check won't get you very far (especially in the United States). That's why so many folks are leaving! Nearly 450,000 retired Americans receive Social Security benefits abroad, and you can be one of them. If you're planning retire abroad on social security alone, this podcast episode ...
Jul 09, 2024•48 min•Ep. 265
Kristin provides an important update on the future of Badass Digital Nomads. Fill out this Google Form to make your voice heard: https://forms.gle/CnHAtX8gFbC7oY5eA Plus, congrats to the winner of the $350 Tortuga Gift Card! 🎉 Tune in now to find out who won. Special Offers: Tortuga Backpack Lite Tortuga Backpack Pro Digital Nomads for Dummies Join Kristin's Email List Get a Brick for your phone Resources Mentioned - Books & Podcasts A World Without Email by Cal Newport Die with Zero by Bil...
Jul 02, 2024•39 min•Ep. 264
What do you do if you're a traveler or nomad who feels lost in life and the world? During the pandemic, long-term nomad, Conni Biesalski, found herself back in her home country of Germany with no job and no plan. Fresh from a painful breakup, she was "lost, single, and lonely," as she puts it. But then, everything changed. Today, she's living a slow-paced, intentional, and fulfilling lifestyle with her partner and dog on the beaches of Portugal. If you've ever felt lonely, depressed, or confused...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 263
There are just two days left to enter to win a $350 gift card from Tortuga Backpacks! To enter, leave a review for the podcast here: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad Then send a screenshot to hello@travelingwithkristin.com with the subject line: Podcast Review (Submit your review by June 20.) Want to work abroad and travel the world? Tune in for helpful tips from global career expert and nomadic entrepreneur, Mike Swigunski, who's been traveling and working abroad since 2011. From working...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 262
🚨 The best travel rewards card offer of the year is ending June 13 at 2:00pm CST! This is your last chance to earn $900+ in free travel. (75,000 Bonus Points Available) Check it out here: https://bit.ly/chasesapphirepreferredtwk | Act fast! ✈️ Thinking of moving abroad or know someone who's making the leap soon? Here are the top 10 most common mistakes expats make and how to avoid them. Spoiler: #8 is the worst! From not getting professional help with planning your move to staying stuck when th...
Jun 11, 2024•16 min•Ep. 261
The number of U.S. expats living abroad is equivalent to being the 11th-largest state in the country. But barely 4% of us turn out to vote! Expats have the lowest voter turnout of any demographic in the United States - lower than high school students - and the same phenomena is probably happening in every country. If you're living outside of your home country right now (or planning to move abroad someday), this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to hear from Nicole Greenfield, aka The Nomad Activ...
Jun 04, 2024•37 min•Ep. 260
Want to travel but not sure if you have enough money to do it? House sitting could be your key to traveling the world on a tight budget! Today, Kristin is chatting with Nicole Greenfield, a digital nomad, traveling pet sitter, and political activist from the US who saves $15,000+ per year by house sitting around the world. Once upon a time, Nicole was actually afraid of becoming a digital nomad and didn't think she had enough money to do so… that's when she discovered house sitting! Since then, ...
May 28, 2024•22 min•Ep. 259
How would you like $350 worth of Tortuga backpacks gear - FREE!? Tune in for all the details and a chance to win. How to Enter the Giveaway: Leave an honest, 5-star review for Badass Digital Nomads on your favorite podcast platform or our website, https://www.badassdigitalnomads.com Take a screenshot of your review. Email your review to hello [at] travelingwithkristin.com with the subject line: Podcast Review. BONUS! - For additional chances to win, post your review on social media. Each post on...
May 21, 2024•8 min•Ep. 258
Erick Prince returns for another candid conversation about the global changes that have happened since we last chatted 4 years ago and how these changes have impacted his world view and perception of travel. Kristin and Erick discuss the realizations that come with age and life experience (especially as full-time travelers) and how to be your authentic self while traveling the world. They also highlight the shocking differences between how they travel and how younger generations are traveling th...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 257
France is the biggest country in the European Union. With so many places to choose from, where should you live? Find out the top 10 best places to live in France, including the city voted #1 by French citizens! Even if you're not looking to move to France, this episode will give you lots of ideas of places you can visit to slow travel or to go on vacation. Whether you're single and ready to mingle, you're traveling with family, or you just want to get a taste of the best food, wine, and weather ...
May 07, 2024•29 min•Ep. 256
Listen to Kristin talk with her Patrons about living in Europe (Greece, Portugal, Albania), their side hustle struggles, and the reality of working remotely around the world. Kristin hangs out with her Patrons regularly on Zoom and decided to share this one with the world! So, you're in for an exclusive treat. In this chat, our Patrons share some life updates, advice, recommendations, and stories from their travels. They discuss wellness retreats they love or would like to attend, the impacts of...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 255
As you know, Mexico is a hotspot for expats and digital nomads, but they don't often last long here… Why, you ask? Join Kristin for a candid conversation with author and personal development coach, Michael Dash, about the main reasons why expats leave Mexico. Hear about Michael's struggles living in Mexico, why he chose to move to Tulum over 3 years ago, and why he hasn't left yet. Plus, he shares tips and advice on overcoming the challenges of living the #expatlife in Mexico. Wondering if Mexic...
Apr 23, 2024•53 min•Ep. 254
Kristin speaks with Teemu Alanen, a Finnish pilot turned poker player who moved from Europe to Mexico and changed his life. Hear why he made the life-changing leap to digital nomadism, his tips for thriving as an expat in Mexico, and what a typical day in the life of a remote poker player looks like. Teemu also talks about the differences between Finnish culture and Mexican culture, revealing why he's not moving back to Finland anytime soon. Plus, Kristin highlights a few listener stories and qu...
Apr 16, 2024•44 min•Ep. 253
Join Kristin and Dinah Redhouse, a digital nomad and online entrepreneur, in Tulum as they chat about the benefits and challenges of traveling and working abroad as a solo female entrepreneur. Hear how a breakup turned into a breakthrough that led Dinah to find freedom, self-love, and empowerment in the digital nomad lifestyle. Dinah shares how and why she took her business abroad, her favorite safety tips for traveling alone, and how the digital nomad lifestyle is empowering her to live her bes...
Apr 09, 2024•48 min•Ep. 252
The host of About Abroad podcast joins the show again this week for a fireside chat about slow-traveling through Europe and why he and his wife want to move from Spain to Italy. Chase explains the issues you could have changing your residency from one European country to another and why the Italian Dolomites is one of his favorite places to live in the world. Plus, Kristin gives Chase a glimpse into the Nomad Cruise experience and they both give insight into their future plans for travel, work, ...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 251
Thank you for 250 Episodes of Badass Digital Nomads! We would be grateful if you can leave a review in your favorite podcast app or on our website to celebrate. 🎉 In today's episode: After a near-death experience working at his manual labor job in Canada, Phoenix Sen re-evaluated his priorities in life and focused on healing himself and eventually starting a coaching business. Kristin met Phoenix in Tulum this month and invited him on the podcast to share his story and how he sees Tulum after l...
Mar 28, 2024•53 min•Ep. 250
Kristin shares the highs and lows from her experience traveling to Tulum this month, including some harrowing stories about police corruption and hospital scams. Is Tulum a tropical heaven or "hell", as one famous travel blogger puts it? Listen in to find out. Special Offers: Discover Cars Discounted International Car Rental World Nomads Travel Insurance Digital Nomads For Dummies Book Visit Costa Rica with Kristin Topics Discussed: Why (or why not) to visit Tulum? Mexican Culture Expat Communit...
Mar 21, 2024•46 min•Ep. 249
Five female entrepreneurs from the US, Canada, Nigeria, UK, and Germany sit down with Kristin to share how they went from regular 9-5 day jobs to working for themselves making $10k+ months (all without any prior online business experience). SPECIAL OFFERS: Open a Wise Account and get a free transfer up to £500 Get relocation support for your move abroad Travel with Kristin to Costa Rica 🌴 (ONLY 2 EARLY BIRD SPOTS LEFT!) RELATED VIDEOS: Video version of this podcast - How Do Female Entrepreneurs...
Mar 12, 2024•36 min•Ep. 248
Where are the best places to retire or live in the world? Kristin analyzes International Living's 2024 Retirement Index and gives details on the cost of living in each country, residency requirements, safety, healthcare, and more. Reserve your spot to travel with Kristin to Costa Rica! (ONLY 3 EARLY BIRD SPOTS LEFT) 🌴 SPECIAL OFFERS: Get more than 50% off lifetime access to Rosetta Stone Inquire about relocation support for your move abroad RELATED VIDEOS: Video version of this podcast - 10 Pla...
Mar 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 247
Have you ever wanted to visit Costa Rica? If so, now you can travel there with Kristin as your host! Kristin will be leading her first-ever group trip to Costa Rica from August 9-12, 2024. You will get to hang out with Kristin and a group of like-minded people from the Traveling with Kristin community for 4 days while enjoying the beautiful Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica. Listen to this episode to get all the details and leave your email here to be notified when bookings open at 12pm EST on Friday...
Feb 27, 2024•9 min•Ep. 246
