Amy Scott, a seasoned digital nomad and Host of Nomadtopia Radio, opens up about expat life and shares her advice on traveling the world as a digital nomad. Starting from the beginning, Amy talks about why she left the United States, why she never went back, and how she met her Argentine husband during her travels. She then shares what life is like now, living in Mexico as an expat family with their twin toddlers. In this episode, you'll gain insight into the nomadic expat lifestyle before and a...
Dec 13, 2022•57 min•Ep. 185
Kristin sits down with Julia Kallweit, Co-Founder of WiFi Tribe, a community of remote professionals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs from 62 nationalities who have embarked on an unconventional style of travel. Have you ever wanted to live and travel with other digital nomads? There's never been a better opportunity than this! Tune in to learn the origin story behind WiFi Tribe and get a glimpse into what it's like to work, live, and experience new cultures with a community of like-minded travel...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 184
Digital nomad couple, The Wandering Hartz, share their experience becoming location independent for the first time and moving from Nashville, Tennessee to Bansko, Bulgaria. Prior to selling everything to begin working remotely, Michelle worked in commercial real estate and Joel worked in film production. With a newfound freedom after Michelle was laid off, they hit the road to explore the world. Tune in to learn how they became digital nomads, tips for making a low stress transition to location ...
Nov 29, 2022•55 min•Ep. 183
Kristin reflects on her first month in Portugal as a digital nomad. Was leaving the USA the right decision? What are the pros and cons of Portugal? Does she prefer the lifestyle in Lisbon or Madeira? Find out in this episode. Try Flatio for your next rental property abroad . Episode 182 Special Offers: Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Rent your next property on Flatio Follow Kristin on Instagram Follow Flatio on Instagram Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter Crypto.com offer .....................
Nov 22, 2022•45 min•Ep. 182
Failing as an architect led Sergio Sala to become a freelance web designer and move from Mexico to Peru to save money. A few years later, he's getting paid a full-time salary to travel the world as a digital nomad YouTuber. In this podcast, he shares the different ways he's earning an online income through different revenue streams. Sergio also highlights his favorite places to live, why he moved to China to learn kung fu, and how he adapts to foreign cultures while traveling the world. To read ...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 181
Want to earn six figures as a freelancing online? Learn the best freelancing tips and tricks from self-made Fiverr millionaire and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Alex Fasulo. At age 22, Alex quit her 9-5 job in NYC to dive headfirst into the world of freelancing. Over the next few years, she scaled her business from $35K per year to nearly $400K per year. In this episode, Alex shares the exact steps she took to become a financially independent freelancer, the most common mistakes new freelancers m...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 180
Kristin left the United States (again) and moved back to Europe. This podcast explains why - with reflections on how she arrived at this decision and tips on how you can get clarity around making tough choices in your life. Episode 179 Special Offers: Apply for a Crypto.com Debit Card 💳 (Affiliate Link) Buy Kristin a Coffee ☕️ Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter Join Kristin's Patreon for a Lisbon Apartment Tour this week Video: Why I Left the USA (Again ) Related Podcast Episodes: Ep 174:...
Nov 01, 2022•35 min•Ep. 179
Struggling with money or wanting to level up your online income as a freelancer or entrepreneur? This episode is for you! Kristin chats with the host of the Money Magic podcast about how to make consistent money online, build wealth, pay off debt, and form better money habits. Earning an income online has become the new foundation of freedom, especially for those who want to become a digital nomad. Tune in to learn how Vangile is running an online business that supports a lifestyle of travel and...
Oct 25, 2022•48 min•Ep. 178
How much does it cost to live in Mexico? Are expats ruining Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido? Solo traveling expat and entrepreneur, Vangile Makwakwa, reports back from her digital nomad home base on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. She breaks down the cost of living in Mexico (for expats and locals) and how it compares to the cost of living in her home country of South Africa. Vangile also shares how she budgets her money as a digital nomad, what the quality of life is like for expats in Oaxaca, and why...
Oct 18, 2022•34 min•Ep. 177
Have you ever considered getting a second passport or citizenship? Listen in as Kristin welcomes Mikkel Thorup, Host of The Expat Money Show, to explain how to get dual citizenship so you can live the expat life with even more freedom, flexibility, and security. Mikkel shares why he moved his family from Panama to Brazil, his opinions on the lifestyle and cost of living in Brazil and other countries, and how to get residency abroad by investing in real estate. He also sheds light on the real est...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 176
After a divorce and moment of clarity, Canadian expat Karen Espig decided to make drastic changes in her life. She retired early and moved from Canada to Albania to lower her cost of living and pursue her love for art full-time. It wasn't all smooth sailing, however, as she struggled with culture shock and adapting to expat life in Albania. In this podcast, Karen goes into detail about how she prepared to retire and move to Europe as well as the challenges she encountered during the first few we...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 175
Why record numbers of Americans are leaving the US for Europe. Plus, Kristin's thoughts on global immigration and details on Spain's new digital nomad visa. Find out how you can live in Spain for up to five years. 🇪🇸 Episode 174 Special Offers: Apply to join Kristin's Relocation Program Get access to the Digital Nomad Visa Database Buy Kristin a Coffee IN THIS EPISODE: Why Americans are leaving the US for Europe Kristin's decision to leave the US (again) Reflections on the state of global immi...
Sep 27, 2022•24 min•Ep. 174
Kristin speaks with a self-made digital nomad who left his blue collar job in Canada to become a financially independent entrepreneur in Costa Rica. Learn how Andrew transitioned from working for the railroad and coast guard to becoming a nomadic/expat online business owner. Contrary to popular belief, you don't have to have a technical background or already have a remote job to become location independent. Andrew is a prime example of how possible it is to be a digital nomad and make an income ...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 173
Charlotte Gray traded her corporate job and commute for an idyllic lifestyle as an expat in The Netherlands, working for Mercedes Benz. However, when she moved back home to London during the pandemic, she struggled to cope with reverse culture shock and work-from-home burnout. That's when she decided to move to Barbados, apply for a remote job with SafetyWing , and never look back. If you've ever felt like you had to be "responsible" by postponing your travel plans and waiting to live life on yo...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 172
Ever wondered what life in Portugal is like? Listen in as Kristin welcomes back Josh and Kalie from Expats Everywhere to talk about what it's like to live in Portugal as a family of expats. Learn why the moved to Portugal, what the cost of living and quality of life is like, how to get the D7 visa, and much more. Josh and Kalie shed light on what it's like raising a family in Portugal, how they've created a community of friends abroad, and the best places to live in Portugal long-term. Plus, fin...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 171
Medium's top earning writer, Ayodeji Awosika, has made nearly half a million dollars writing on Medium. He shares why you should consider writing on Medium (even if you're not a writer). He explains the top mistakes new writers make, how Medium's algorithm works, why it's much different than blogging, and how much money people can earn within their first few months or years publishing there. Plus, Ayo and Kristin share their favorite books and life lessons from the past year. SPECIAL OFFER: Watc...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 170
Dan from Vagabond Awake YouTube channel shares how to live abroad on $1,000-1,500 per month, and why you shouldn't wait until retirement to live your life. He and Kristin also talk about about adapting to foreign cultures, affording healthcare and insurance abroad, and why he left the US to begin with. SPECIAL OFFERS: Digital Nomads For Dummies hits bookstores TODAY ! 50% OFF Freelance to Freedom : Learn how to make your first dollars as an online freelancer (Discount valid until 12am EST on Sat...
Aug 23, 2022•58 min•Ep. 169
Level up your remote work game and cut back on Zoom meetings with these tips from Liam Martin, the author of the groundbreaking new book, Running Remote. Whether you are a current or aspiring remote worker, freelancer, or team leader, you will gain ideas to help you improve your productivity, find better remote job opportunities, and work better remotely in this episode. Special Offers: Digital Nomads for Dummies Running Remote Apply for Ready To Relocate What you'll learn: How to work remotely ...
Aug 16, 2022•53 min•Ep. 168
Welcome back to Part 2 of Kristin's conversation with Giang Cao, which left off last week while chatting about relationships and loneliness in Southeast Asia and as a long-term traveler. Check out more of Giang's amazing illustrations in Kristin's new book, Digital Nomads for Dummies. Thank you for making it #1 and #3 on Amazon Business Travel new releases! Episode 167 Special Offers: 50% off one-hour consultations with Kristin (Offer valid only until 12am EST on Friday, August 12, 2022) EPISODE...
Aug 09, 2022•37 min•Ep. 167
(UPDATED 8/8/22) How a graphic designer from Vietnam tripled her income by quitting her job to become a freelancer. Location-independent solo traveler Giang Cao sheds light on what life is like as a digital nomad in Southeast Asia and how she illustrates the good, bad, and funny in her comic strip, Very Nomad Problems. Learn how Giang's perception of being a traveling freelancer changed during the pandemic when she got stuck for two years on lockdown in Malaysia. Gain insight into dating as a di...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 166
Living in an RV with his wife and two kids, Michael Boyink has been traveling around the United States for the past 10 years as a freelancer. How has he supported his lifestyle for so long? Listen in as Kristin talks with Michael about working independently as a freelancer, raising a family on the road, and how to truly thrive while living long-term in an RV. Michael also shares sneak peeks into his new memoir, Driven to Wonder: Eight Years in an RV with two kids. You'll learn why Michael and hi...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 165
What are the best credit cards for travel? Is it worth signing up for all those airline loyalty programs? Find out how to get tens of thousands of dollars in free travel each year using American Express, Marriott, Delta, and other travel and platinum credit cards. Listen in to hear travel tips and destination recommendations from the co-founders of a travel app offering personalized travel guides for busy travelers. Learn how to use credit cards, loyalty programs, and the On Arrival app to strat...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 164
Hear how a financial trader from the US Midwest and his wife taught themselves to sail and RV the world with their kids. Kristin and guest, Patrick, banter about travel insurance, the cost and quality of medical care in Mexico, having kids abroad, world schooling, learning new skills, making money online, meeting people while traveling, and how to sustain a life of perpetual travel. Patrick also shares his favorite destinations to visit in Mexico. Plus, living life in "phases," to retire or not ...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min
If you've ever wanted to pivot in your career or work for yourself but were unsure about making a change in your life, this episode is for you. Kristin talks with her friend and fellow digital nomad, Patrick Farrell, about how he reinvented himself and his career multiple times. They also talk about how to overcome the fear of doing something for the first time - whether it's changing jobs, moving to a new country, or studying abroad. Patrick is the founder of an organization called Light Club a...
Jul 05, 2022•54 min•Ep. 162
What type of travel insurance should you get? Kristin explains the different types of trip insurance, what's covered, prices, and more. You get an overview of travel insurance options, credit card insurance, and learn the benefits of buying an insurance policy in advance. She also offers options for supplemental insurance to protect your technology equipment and how to get extra coverage for adventure travel and action sports. At the end of this episode, she compares and contrasts international ...
Jun 29, 2022•29 min•Ep. 161
Have you ever thought about writing a book? Kristin provides ten tips, insights, and reflections gained from writing her first book. She also discusses self-publishing versus traditional publishing and provides helpful resources for writing your first book. Episode 160 Special Offers: Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies Recommended Books: On Writing by Stephen King On Writing Well by William Zinsser Right to Write by Julia Cameron The Book in a Box Method by Tucker Max Related Badass Digital No...
Jun 21, 2022•42 min•Ep. 160
How can you use your phone in another country? What is the best way to make phone calls when abroad? Kristin answers listener questions about what to do with your cell phone when traveling. Plus, she answers questions about travel insurance and showing proof of return travel when traveling on a one-way ticket. Questions Answered: If you buy a SIM card in each country you travel to, does it mean that you never have a fixed number, in each destination it changes? Do you have one phone for local ca...
Jun 14, 2022•32 min•Ep. 159
Kristin's brother, Jimmy, shares how he created a flexible, untraditional lifestyle that allows him to work from home, co-parent his daughter, and travel the world as a surf photographer. In this podcast, Kristin and Jimmy discuss financial pros and cons of going to college and racking up student debt versus joining the workforce. Jimmy also explains how he was able to fund his passion for surf photography by painting houses in Puerto Rico. He offers tips and advice for how to turn doing what yo...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 158
Find out what the cost of living is in Costa Rica and categories of expenses to include in your living abroad budget. In this episode, Kristin details her exact cost of living in Costa Rica and shares what other foreigners are spending to live there (singles, couples, and families). Find out the cost of internet, various rent prices around the country, and other factors that could impact your cost of living there. You'll also hear the results of a survey Kristin took of 300 people living in Cost...
May 17, 2022•29 min•Ep. 157
What is it like to live long-term in Spain and how do you do it? Join Kristin in her first interview of 2022 as she speaks with Chase Warrington about working remotely as a nomad and living in Spain long-term. Chase is the Host of the About Abroad Podcast and Head of Remote at Doist. As an American expat living in Valencia with his wife and dog, Chase offers valuable insight into the cost of living in Spain, how to get your first remote job, and how YOU can move to Spain, too! In this episode, C...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 156
