If you're considering traveling or moving to Costa Rica someday, this episode is for you. Kristin shares details about her brand new Living Abroad in Costa Rica guide , plus ten of her favorite places to live in the country. PS: Kristin wants to hear from you! Fill out this short Google Form to share what you're struggling with and what you want to hear more of in the podcast. Ten respondents will win a free consultation with Kristin! Episode 155 Special Offers: Living Abroad in Costa Rica Guide...
May 03, 2022•19 min•Ep. 155
Kristin wants to hear from you! Fill out this short Google Form (only 4 questions) to share what you're struggling with and what you want to hear more of in the podcast. Bonus: Respond by May 3, 2022 and register to win a free consultation with Kristin! Episode 154 Special Offers: Podcast Feedback Form 📝 Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies 📚 20% off Organifi Superfood Blends and Travel Packs 🌱 Extra Resources Mentioned: Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group polls Kristin's podcast gear on Ama...
Apr 26, 2022•19 min•Ep. 154
Kristin speaks on a variety of topics, including why she quit YouTube (and when she'll be back), the situation in Ukraine, and how to overcome fear and burnout in life. Episode 153 Special Offers: 20% off Organifi Superfood Blends and Travel Packs 🌱 Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies Join the Digital Nomad Visa Database Contact Your Elected Officials About Ukraine: Click here to send a message through resistbot . Or text SIGN PVVPUY to 50409 Write to your representatives Write to the White Ho...
Apr 19, 2022•21 min•Ep. 153
Do you ever really fit in with the locals in a foreign country? Kristin explores the answer to this question through the fascinating story of a famous chef who moved to Japan (and what happened next). Note: This episode includes some profanity. Episode 152 Special Offers: 20% off Organifi Superfood Blends and Travel Packs 🌱 Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies Join the Digital Nomad Visa Database Related Videos: American Living in Japan Cost of Living in Japan as a Foreigner Cherry Blossoms in ...
Apr 12, 2022•35 min•Ep. 152
Want to learn a new language and fit in with foreign cultures? Kristin shares how she learned Spanish in one month and how you can become fluent in another language - fast . Plus, her tips on living with locals abroad and how to learn a language from home (if you can't travel yet). Episode 151 Special Offers: Get 20% off Organifi Superfood Blends and Travel Packs 🌱 Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies Join the Digital Nomad Visa Database Topics & Questions Answered: What is the best way to ...
Apr 05, 2022•38 min•Ep. 151
Should you move to Hungary? In the 150th Episode Anniversary of Badass Digital Nomads, 🎉 🍾 Kristin breaks down what you need to know about the Hungarian White Card long-stay visa permit for digital nomads, remote workers, retirees, and investors. She explains the cost, application requirements, time for approval, and more. Plus, why move to Hungary, anyway? Kristin talks about why Budapest is such a popular destination for expats and remote workers, with a low cost of living, high quality of l...
Mar 29, 2022•25 min•Ep. 150
It's been two years since Covid-19 changed the world as we know it. Kristin reflects on what she's learned during this challenging and crazy time. She also explains how it's changed her outlook and deepened her understanding of the world - despite not having left home. "Time is on the side of change." – Ruth Bader Ginsburg Episode 149 Special Offers: Get instant access to the Digital Nomad Visa Database for only $27 Pre-Order Kristin's new book, Digital Nomads for Dummies Resources Mentioned: An...
Mar 22, 2022•28 min•Ep. 149
Is the Romanian Digital Nomad Visa worth applying for? Kristin breaks it down for you in this Digital Nomad Visa deep dive! Plus, now you can get access to Kristin's summary of digital nomad and remote work visas in 46 countries in the new Digital Nomad Visa Database ! Normally $47, podcast listeners can get access for only $27 for a limited time. (This offer expires at Midnight on April 1, 2022.) Episode 148 Show Notes: Get immediate access to the Digital Nomad Visa Database with 45+ countries ...
Mar 15, 2022•26 min•Ep. 148
Kristin reflects on the war in Ukraine, how travel helps you learn more about history, and how to use a global crisis as motivation to help change your life and the world for the better. "If a thing is humanely possible, consider it within your reach." - Marcus Aurelius "Always look for the helpers." - Mr. Rogers Sponsor: Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies on Amazon Pre-Order on Barnes & Noble Resources for Helping Support Ukraine: Global Citizen: 20 Ways to Help Ukraine Everyone Can Inter...
Mar 01, 2022•32 min•Ep. 147
Digital Nomads for Dummies is now available for pre-order! Get a sneak preview of Kristin's first book, Digital Nomads for Dummies and how to pre-order. Topics Discussed: How to Become a Digital Nomad (for Dummies) Resources: Pre-Order on Amazon Pre-Order on Barnes & Noble Show Notes: Related Podcasts: 100th Episode Interview with Kristin on Life and Becoming a Digital Nomad Erick Prince Minority Nomad Part 1 Erick Prince Minority Nomad Part 2 What is a Digital Nomad? Kristin on How To Becom...
Feb 23, 2022•12 min•Ep. 146
Dating as a Digital Nomad - let's talk about it. Is dating as a digital nomad harder or easier? What are the pros and cons of dating while traveling? Kristin gets candid about her experiences dating as a digital nomad, providing stories, anecdotes, and tips for finding love and relationships anywhere in the world. Topics Discussed: The problems with dating as a digital nomad. Communicating with people who don't speak the same language. Using dating as motivation to learn about a local culture an...
Feb 16, 2022•46 min•Ep. 145
How to be more productive working in co-working spaces or working from home. Kristin's strategy for writing her book, Digital Nomads for Dummies, from a local co-working space. Resources: Subscribe to Kristin's Weekly Newsletter Request a Podcast Google Form Show Notes: Regus Flex Desk Membership Regus Apple Store App Regus App Google Play Coworker.com WeWork Membership Seneca on Noise Robert Greene The Daily Laws Book Leave a review on BadassDigitalNomads.com Related Podcasts: Sam Marks, Founde...
Feb 09, 2022•17 min•Ep. 144
So you want to move abroad - what next? Hear Kristin's advice for her relocation clients in this Zoom coaching session on taking the first steps in relocating to another country. Resources: Apply for the Ready to Relocate private coaching program Get International Travel Medical or Health Insurance Show Notes: NEW: Leave a review on BadassDigitalNomads.com Related Podcasts: How to Live Abroad in Spain Do You Need a Digital Nomad Visa? 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Abroad How to Become a Digit...
Jan 26, 2022•57 min•Ep. 143
What kind of expat or digital nomad are you? Find out what the four main types of expats or nomads are and the pros and cons of each. Plus, why you decide to be any of them (or none of them) at any time. Location independence is a mindset and a spectrum - you get to decide and design what your life of freedom looks like on your terms! Free Resources: Apply for a free relocation strategy call with Kristin to learn more about the Ready to Relocate private coaching program Show Notes: NEW: Leave a ...
Jan 18, 2022•23 min•Ep. 142
What does your ideal "day in the life" as an expat living abroad look like? Find out in this visualization exercise from Kristin's relocation coaching program, Ready to Relocate. Download the video and PDFs for with this lesson at TravelingwithKristin.com/ExpatLife . Free Resources: Free downloads for this podcast Apply for a free relocation strategy call with Kristin Show Notes: Kristin's New DJ Instagram Page Abracadabra on Twitch Kristin's Twitch Channel Related Podcasts: Life is Short. Seize...
Jan 11, 2022•23 min•Ep. 141
Kristin reflects on the passing of one of her first YouTube subscribers and patrons. She analyzes the concept of "regret" in life and how to keep things from holding you back in 2022. Show Notes & Resources: Sign up for Kristin's weekly e-mail at https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/subscribe Book: Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing Article: "Why Do Scientists 'Cite' the Top 5 Regrets of the Dying?" Scientific Papers and Sources: What We Regret Most... ...
Jan 04, 2022•18 min•Ep. 140
Thank you for an epic year of Badass Digital Nomads podcast! Find out which countries Kristin plans to travel to in 2022 (and when). Show Notes & Resources: Apply for support moving abroad Subscribe to Kristin's Email List for Digital Nomads for Dummies book updates Join Patreon Donate to the Show SafetyWing Travel Insurance Free Wise Online Bank Account Destinations Mentioned: Austria Caribbean Ghana Hungary Ibiza Ireland Italy Jordan Kenya London, UK Portugal Scotland Senegal Slovenia Sout...
Dec 28, 2021•18 min•Ep. 139
Learn the prices medical tourism, dental care abroad, travel insurance, and overseas healthcare for expats and digital nomads from Kristin and her guests, Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen. This is Part 2 of a conversation with Brent and Michael Are Going Places. ➡️ Listen to Part 1 here on Living Like a Local Anywhere in the World . QUESTIONS ANSWERED: I. HEALTHCARE ABROAD: Which countries have the best medical care? How is the quality, cleanliness, and prices of medical care abroad? Are there...
Dec 21, 2021•58 min•Ep. 138
How can you adapt to a foreign culture when you don't even speak the language? Travel writers and authors, Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen, share their best advice for living like a local abroad (even as "gringos"). They share unforgettable stories from four years of full-time travel, disclosing candid details about what they like and don't like about different places, what they appreciate the most, how they save money, and how they cope as "weird foreigners" in countries like Turkey. In Part...
Dec 15, 2021•53 min•Ep. 137
Learn Kristin's Top Two keys to CRUSHING your goals in 2022. 🚀 Plus, how to attend Digital Nomad Week Dec 6-8 for FREE! It's the largest celebration of digital nomad culture ever . Meet thousands of like-minded people and hear from 100+ of the foremost experts in the digital nomad and remote work and travel movement, including government leaders, digital nomad influencers, cryptocurrency enthusiasts, and fellow global citizens. Kristin will be hosting a panel on the future of Remote Work and Tr...
Nov 30, 2021•19 min•Ep. 136
"When you move to a foreign country, you do feel lonely sometimes. Trading texts, emails, and Facebook messages sometimes isn't enough." - Greg Gordon Thinking of moving to Costa Rica to live the pura vida lifestyle? Today's guest, Greg Gordon, is an expert in expat living. He's been living in Costa Rica since the 1990's as the founder of the country's first online surf report, CRSurf.com. In Episode 135 of Badass Digital Nomads, Greg and Kristin discuss how Costa Rica has changed over the years...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 135
Kristin shares her favorite places in the world in 15 categories! Learn what Kristin's favorite places are to travel to and why (out of 60+ countries visited). Support # TEAMSEAS : Help Mr. Beast remove 30 million pounds of trash from the ocean by January 1, 2022. For ever $1 donated, one pound of trash will be removed. If every listener of Badass Digital Nomads donates $1, we can clean 15,000-20,000 pounds of trash in a month! Go to TeamSeas.org to donate now. Strength in numbers - we got this!...
Nov 16, 2021•25 min•Ep. 134
Want to travel more sustainably? There are plenty of ways to reduce your carbon footprint while satisfying your wanderlust. When Luana and Tom Simonson first met on Tinder, she was a Cirque du Soleil costume designer and he was a South Florida surfer. Today, they are the founders of Lutom World, an eco-friendly lifestyle brand. Luana is also the author of the Eco-Savvy Traveler Guidebook: Sustainable Tips from a World-Traveling Environmentalist . In Episode 133 of Badass Digital Nomads, you'll l...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 133
Holiday shopping: Get 10% off any Nordace backpack or travel accessories here. What are the most underrated destinations in the world? Are there any countries you'd like to travel to someday but think it's too "unrealistic?" Learn how to turn your wish list into a reality in Episode 132 of Badass Digital Nomads podcast. EPISODE 132 TOPICS AND TIMESTAMPS: What are three countries you've always wanted to go to but never thought you could? [00:50] What is one thing you can do to learn or experience...
Nov 02, 2021•17 min•Ep. 132
Status-quo dropouts and creators of WorldTowning, Jessica and Will Sueiro are avid adventurers who have been traveling the world with their free-spirited children, Avalon and Largo, since 2014. Together, they've visited 70 countries in their quest to provide their children with a global education, while building a deeper bond as a family. WorldTowning is a company committed to helping individuals broaden their global experiences through coaching, immersive group expeditions, and sharing their en...
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 131
Former corporate America dropouts, Jessica and Will Sueiro, are avid adventurers who have been traveling the world with their free-spirited children, Avalon and Largo, since 2014. After burning out in their careers as a corporate accountant and graphic designer, Jessica and Will quit their jobs to move abroad and start a YouTube channel called World Towning. Today, they've visited 70 countries in their quest to provide their children with a global education, while building a deeper bond as a fam...
Oct 19, 2021•59 min•Ep. 130
Feeling exhausted and uninspired at work? Maybe it's time for you to take a one-week, one-month, or one-year work-travel "workcation!" Sam Pessin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Remote Year, a community-based work and travel company on a mission to help online professionals live and work from 30+ countries around the globe. Having grown up as a global citizen, traveling the world with his parents, Sam knows a thing or two about the power of experiencing new cultures and stepping outside your comfor...
Oct 12, 2021•48 min•Ep. 129
Meet the Ingrams – a "typical" American family who documented their journey to become expats living abroad in London, Singapore, and Taiwan. Their new reality TV show, "The Expats International Ingrams," has been streamed more than 2.3 million times on Amazon Prime, but it wasn't always that way… Series Creator and Producer, Juanita Ingram, sits down with Kristin from her home in Taipei to share her advice (learned the hard way) of overcoming the many challenges of moving to a new country. It to...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 128
When it comes to moving abroad, there are many tasks to check off your to-do list, one of which is finding somewhere to live. But did you know that Airbnb is one of the more expensive places to look? Whether it be in France or the Philippines, a funky flat or a luxury villa, there are endless options that will suit your budget and lifestyle… but where does one even begin to search for a home in a foreign country? In today's podcast, we are searching far beyond Airbnb and getting creative with th...
Sep 28, 2021•34 min•Ep. 127
You wouldn't be to blame if you didn't know *everything* there is to know about moving to another country. (After all, this isn't a topic that's taught in school.) Moving abroad is a complex logistical feat, but here are some common mistakes to avoid. Badass Digital Nomads Episode 126: Moving Abroad Mistakes Sponsor: Ready to Relocate Relocation Course [00:42] Intro: Why is relocating so hard? Limitations of the public education system + Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs [2:03] Shoutout: Thanks to Col...
Sep 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 126
