Kristin shares a key she found to unlocking a better life - especially when it comes to your physical and mental health. She also dives deep on how your country's culture and current location or environment affect your beliefs, habits, and activities. Enjoy this episode of "Philosophy with Kristin"! Interesting in living a good life overseas? Tune into the International Living GO Overseas Summit - happing today. Kristin is hosting and you can register to attend free. SPECIAL OFFERS: Attend The G...
Jul 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 215
Interesting in an overseas lifestyle? Kristin will be hosting the International Living GO Overseas Summit online this July 10-11. Register to attend free here. Plus, Kristin and former Badass Digital Nomads podcast guest, May Ling Lai, sit down in New York City's Bryant Park to chat about the reverse culture shock they experience coming back to NYC from Europe. SPECIAL OFFERS Digital Nomads For Dummies Book Attend the GO Overseas Summit (FREE) Get support moving abroad by applying at www.Traveli...
Jul 04, 2023•38 min•Ep. 214
Wondering what you can do to make extra income online or work remotely? Kristin shares 5 of the top ways to become a location-independent digital nomad with examples of each. Start your new website today with Hostinger! Get 10% off using the code, TRAVELINGWITHKRISTIN at https://www.hostinger.com/travelingwithkristin More Resources: Digital Nomads For Dummies Book Freelancing Course Digital Nomad Visa Database Watch the video: https://youtu.be/bNjaiEMhExg Related Podcasts: Ep 146: How To Become ...
Jun 27, 2023•28 min
Have you ever felt reverse culture shock coming home after a trip abroad? Or do you feel culture shock in your home country regardless - even if you've never left? If you can relate, Kristin has 8 tips for you to help process and overcome any symptoms of reverse culture shock. (Note: Audio improves at 2:45) SPECIAL OFFERS: Watch the replay of the Buenos Aires Digital Nomads Conference at www.NomadsBA.com Going to Buenos Aires? Make sure to solicit your NomadsBA Welcome Packet. Check out The Mave...
Jun 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 212
Get 15% off all TravelPro luggage and bags until June 18! Kristin opens up about her experience in the UK so far and why it's made her sad and nostalgic about the current state of the USA. Watch the YouTube video version and join the conversation in the comments on YouTube.com/TravelingwithKristin . Thanks to NomadNeeks for the podcast review and and Stephen B for the donation! SPECIAL OFFERS: Get 15% off everything on TravelPro.com Buy us a Coffee Become a Patron Try TrustedHousesitters: find a...
Jun 13, 2023•44 min•Ep. 211
Get 15% off all TravelPro luggage and bags site-wide for Father's Day! (Until June 18.) Kristin hands over hosting duties to Matt Bowles, host of The Maverick Show podcast, as he interviews the #1 all-around female free diver in the world, Jessea Lu. Get Jessea's tips on achieving peak mental and physical performance, hear guest about her travels in China and Africa, and find out about the magic of connecting with animals and nature while traveling. Check out the original Maverick Show notes of ...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 210
Kristin explains why she left the US to slow travel through the UK this summer and reveals 12 things to consider before moving to another country. At the end, she reads and replies to her favorite YouTube comments live on the show. Did you love this episode? Join the conversation on YouTube. Apply for moving overseas support at www.travelingwithkristin.com/relocation SPECIAL OFFERS: Get Kristin's help moving to a new country Get 10% off a DNA Test from 23andMe Get an unlocked Solis Wi-Fi hotspot...
May 30, 2023•31 min•Ep. 209
Find a real local tour guide anywhere in the world with ToursbyLocals. Kristin talks with her Manchester neighbors about what they like and don't like about their city, plus if they support the Royal Family and watched the coronation. At the end of today's episode, a British Grandma gives poignant life advice and recommends a song for its special lyrics. SPECIAL OFFERS: Check out ToursbyLocals Buy a copy of Digital Nomads For Dummies Get Kristin's help moving to a new country RESOURCES MENTIONED...
May 23, 2023•32 min•Ep. 208
Grow your business with confidence: Try Bonsai , the all-in-one solution for freelancers and small businesses. Kristin reacts to the recent headlines about a CEO who made the news for being a horrible boss. Here's her take advice for if you're dealing with a similar situation when working remotely or from home. Plus, a solution for transitioning to freelancing or working for yourself. SPECIAL OFFERS: Try Bonsai , a comprehensive tool for your business. Get $100 off Freelance to Freedom Online co...
May 16, 2023•27 min•Ep. 207
Save up to 6x when you send, spend, and withdraw money around the world with Wise International Banking . How do you overcome travel planning anxiety? What are the top mistakes to avoid when becoming a digital nomad? Is Airbnb too expensive for housing if you're slow traveling or living a slow retirement lifestyle? Kristin answers your questions live on YouTube and shares a very special announcement about the rest of the year. Congratulations to Nicole who won the $100 gift card from Unbound Mer...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 206
Keep your money safe while you travel with Wise International Banking . After traveling to Ireland for the first time, Kristin shares all the things that surprised her the most during her visit. Join her for a walk around the Enniskerry Powerscourt castle grounds to learn her first impressions of Ireland as an American. Hear her candid thoughts on everything from the food and weather to transportation and strange town names. Special Offers: Leave a review for the podcast and enter to win a $100 ...
May 02, 2023•34 min•Ep. 205
Want to win a free $100 gift card from Unbound Merino? 🤩 Here's how to enter: 1) Leave a 5-star review for Badass Digital Nomads this week 2) Take a screenshot, 3) Email it to hello@travelingwithkristin.com with the Subject Line: Podcast Review. (Contest closes on May 2 at 12am GMT.) You can leave a review on any platform, on our website , or at https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad . Good luck! Kristin comes to you live from Manchester in the United Kingdom after a rocky start to the trip. S...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 204
Kristin has a spontaneous chat with German digital nomad and entrepreneur, Elena Poughia. Hear Elena's insights on combining work, travel, and hobbies/interests for an epic life. Plus, why she recommends solo travel. Recorded live at Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal. Pack light for your next trip with Unbound Merino wool clothing . What You'll Learn: How to design your life around travel and your interests. Why Lisbon is a great city for digital nomads. Why you should consider going to Web Summit....
Apr 18, 2023•32 min•Ep. 203
Get $10 off Bordr's services for moving to Portugal. "I believe that Portugal is becoming the California of Europe." A chance meeting at Web Summit in Lisbon led to a Badass Digital Nomads listener sharing her experience of moving from the US to Portugal. She talks with Kristin candidly about how she was able to quell her anxiety of moving abroad and getting her D7 visa, and integrate with the local community. What You'll Learn: Why to consider moving to Portugal. How to overcome concerns and an...
Apr 11, 2023•23 min•Ep. 202
Save up to 70% on your next rental car with Discover Cars . Kristin answers questions from subscribers and listeners in the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook group during a YouTube Live Session. Hear what people want to know about loneliness, culture shock, dating, and her personal life. Special Offers: Save up to 70% with DiscoverCars.com Join our Facebook Group Shop Kristin's Amazon Store You can now watch Badass Digital Nomads on YouTube! Books Recommended: The Daily Laws by Robert Greene The Da...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 201
Kristin celebrates the huge milestone of publishing 200 podcast episodes. She reflects on the journey so far, how it all started, and what's next for Badass Digital Nomads. Support the Podcast: Leave a Review Become a Patron Buy a Coffee Leave Feedback Related Episodes: 100th Episode of Badass Digital Nomads Travel Locations Mentioned: La Jolla Cove Scripps Aquarium Self-Realization Fellowship Gardens Encinitas Videos Mentioned: High Paying Remote Jobs Cost of Living in Dublin, Ireland Talking t...
Mar 29, 2023•34 min•Ep. 200
Get $100 off your first reservation in a Landing apartment using the code WELCOME100 . How do you find balance while working from home with your significant other? Jasmine Jonte and her boyfriend, Brad, are entrepreneurs and travel lovers with a home base in Phoenix, Arizona. Jasmine shares her tips for living, working, and traveling with a significant other, as well as solo-traveling across Europe. She also shares how she made the leap from teaching in inner city schools to working for herself ...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 199
French-American couple, Ryan and Sophie, talk about the struggles and benefits of sailing the world and living an unconventional digital nomad lifestyle. They shine light on why they left their jobs and home countries to travel, the challenges of dating someone from a different culture, and their experience buying and fixing up a sailboat to live in. Ryan and Sophie open up about the difficulty of navigating mental health issues amidst the chaos of living and traveling on a boat. Despite the man...
Mar 14, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 198
Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise . (Referral link) Japan has reopened for travel and cherry blossom season is upon us! Tune in to learn about Japan's cultural differences and what it's like living abroad in Japan as an American. Kristin shares the culture shocks she experienced while living in Japan, along with her favorite and least favorite aspects of the Japanese lifestyle. You'll learn about Japan's cost of living, Kristin's view of the Tokyo dating scene, and why it's surpr...
Mar 07, 2023•36 min•Ep. 197
Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise . (Referral link) British expat and entrepreneur, Jamie Atkinson, reveals how he went from working as a furniture salesman to living and working online in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. He details his journey to becoming a digital nomad and online business owner. He also discloses his cost of living in Tamarindo and shares his candid views on the pros and cons of living in Costa Rica. At the end of this episode, he gives his top business and sales advice...
Feb 28, 2023•56 min•Ep. 196
Try PIA VPN for four months FREE at piavpn.com/badass Kristin walks through Dublin, Ireland, talking to locals about what they like (and don't like) about their city. She also speaks with locals from Belfast, Northern Ireland about the differences between the two capital cities. Episode 195 Special Offers: Get 4 Months free with Private Internet Access VPN Become a Patreon Patron Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter New Videos on YouTube.com/TravelingwithKristi...
Feb 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 195
Try a Solis WiFi Hotspot & Powerbank for International Travel . (Ad) An expat in Colombia joins Kristin to talk about the reality of learning languages abroad and coping with culture shock in Colombia and Germany. Originally from Venezuela, Joiner moved to Colombia a few years ago to escape the political crisis. Now, he's teaching English and Spanish remotely while living in Colombia and traveling the world. Tune in to hear the reality of living in South America as an expat, plus tips and ha...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 194
Get $75 off your first purchase of Anatomie Travel Apparel . Do you want to own income-producing rental properties but don't know which markets to invest in? Do you worry about having enough money or time to manage an investment property? In today's episode, find out how you can invest in turn-key, passive income-producing real estate properties throughout the US, even if you live in a different city, state, or country! Matt Bowles, digital nomad and Founder of The Maverick Investor Group, teach...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 193
Try a Solis WiFi Hotspot & Powerbank for International Travel . (Ad) What kind of traveler are you? How do you choose where to travel next? Travel podcast host, Matt Bowles, joins us from Senegal to talk about his four main strategies for choosing your personal travel "style" or type. He also fills us in on his favorite places to travel in Africa and unique events he recommends from a white truffle festival in Italy's wine region to a digital nomad conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Whet...
Jan 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 192
Protect your privacy online with a VPN: get four months FREE with Private Internet Access at piavpn.com/badass Author and Top Medium Writer, Niklas Göke, based in Germany, joins Kristin to talk about the journey of becoming a self-made entrepreneur and making a living from your creativity. He shares valuable insights on how to balance and prioritize work, your personal life, and relationships. Then, he highlights the business management tips and tools he uses to manage his remote team and grow h...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 191
Have you ever wondered how to get hired as a virtual assistant? Or, have you ever considered hiring a VA so you can save time and increase productivity? Tune in to learn from Ethan Bull, Co-Founder of ProAssisting, about how to find or become a virtual assistant or remote executive assistant. ProAssisting is a full-service remote executive assistance company that partners with remote assistants across the US and internationally, matching them with companies or executives. Whether you're looking ...
Jan 17, 2023•59 min•Ep. 190
Can moving abroad improve your health and wellness? Tune in as Kristin speaks with a registered nurse about how different lifestyles in different countries impact your health, wellness, and quality of life. Plus, how the culture in the society you grew up in (and live in) can affect your health long-term. "Just being aware that a lot of your lifestyle is also imprinted by the culture of the society is the first step. This is like an awareness that many of your daily habits can actually be pushed...
Jan 10, 2023•38 min•Ep. 189
Kristin highlights the top ten places to travel in 2023, according to Forbes, with interesting facts and must-see things to do about each location. Tune in next week for a special interview about how to choose travel destinations that boost your health and wellness. Thanks to listener, Claude Michel from Canada for the recent podcast review! Leave a review at Lovethepodcast.com . Episode 188 Special Offers: Apply for Kristin's Ready to Relocate program Enroll in SafetyWing Travel Insurance RESOU...
Jan 03, 2023•21 min•Ep. 188
Kristin shares her biggest insights, lessons, and takeaways from 2022 and looks forward to 2023. What would you like to hear Kristin cover more of in the upcoming year? Where would you like to travel on a Traveling with Kristin trip or retreat? Reply in this short poll and enter to win a free consulting call with Kristin. Episode 187 Special Offers: Apply for Kristin's Ready to Relocate program Become a Patreon Patron Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Enroll in SafetyWing Travel Insurance Fill out ...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 187
Learn the biggest do's and don'ts of travel with Mark Wolter of Wolter's World. Mark shares honest travel advice and talks about how to adapt to new cultures, deal with culture shock, and live in the moment while traveling the world. Mark, along with his wife and two sons, has been traveling the world for decades. Tune in to hear the most valuable travel tips he's gathered over the years, including how to find the cheapest flights and hotels, tips for traveling with kids, and helpful travel/navi...
Dec 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 186
