Understanding your travel and health insurance needs can be a bit of a headache, not to mention trying to find a suitable product that fulfils your specific requirements. In this podcast episode, we discuss: The difference between Health Insurance and Travel Insurance (it’s not as clear as what the names suggest!) and what such products may or may not include. Various factors that you should take into consideration when evaluating your own specific requirements. Some general misconceptions, what...
Jul 20, 2019•45 min
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA | What to SEE & DO. Although this was not our first time visiting Kuala Lumpur, this time we spent 2 weeks there at the end of June 2019 and in Part 1 of our discussions on Kuala Lumpur (Episode 22), we chat about how we found it to be a suitable destination for longer term “travel-living”. This Part 2 of the Going To Kuala Lumpur Podcast, will focus more on what to see and do in Kuala Lumpur as tourists as well as on our personal experiences there with regards to both...
Jul 18, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia a suitable location for digital nomads or even just a long term stay? WeWillNomad’s “Going to…” episodes are all about GOING TO specific destinations. Whether you’re planning a trip, considering your next destination or reminiscing about previous travels. Andre and Lisa share their travel stories, tips and experiences with you. Although this was not our first time visiting Kuala Lumpur, this time we spent 2 weeks there at the end of June 2019 and in this Part 1 of our d...
Jul 16, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Technology is such a big part of our lives nowadays that we can hardly imagine life without it. Yet, at the same time, sometimes it can feel like technology makes our lives more difficult and complicated instead of easier! In this episode we discuss how you can (and should) use technology to make you life easier while travelling. That doesn’t necessarily mean using technology MORE, it just means using it CORRECTLY and to your advantage! We touch on the following: Compatibility of your devices Ke...
Jul 16, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 21
We all have apps that we can’t imagine living without and we’ve all installed apps that are ridiculously useless! In this episode we discuss our favourite tried and tested apps which help to make our travels both easier and more enjoyable. Many of them are useful even when and if you’re not travelling. The list got a bit longer than expected and if you will find all the apps we talk about in the accompanying blog post: https://www.wewillnomad.com/post/super-useful-travel-apps Let us know if we’v...
Jul 13, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 20
These days social media is so much a part of our lives, it’s often difficult to imagine life without it. When it comes to travelling, this becomes even more prevalent and one sometimes has to ask the question whether social media contributes positively to our travel experiences or if it detracts from it. This can be a controversial topic and many people have very strong opinions regarding social media being either positive or negative. In this episode, we discuss the various types of current soc...
Jul 11, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 19
We have a fun and at times heated discussion comparing two countries we recently visited. TAIWAN vs SOUTH KOREA! You will get loads of details on each country by visiting their respective pages on our blog: https://www.wewillnomad.com/taiwan https://www.wewillnomad.com/south-korea In the podcast we discuss the following points and try our best to compare and match up these two destinations. (Please do not take it too seriously as it's mostly a bit of fun and we LOVED visiting both of these amazi...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 18
How Expensive Is South Korea? What did we do with the $62 per day we spent during our 40 days stay there. Our “Budget Report” episodes discuss our actual expenditures for specific destinations as well as what you can expend to spend should you want to spend more or less than we do. Whether you’re planning a trip, considering your next destination or just wondering what it costs to travel to a specific destination, Andre and Lisa share their travel spending, tips and experiences with you. The ful...
Jul 03, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 17
We spent 6 weeks in South Korea and in this episode we discuss the details of our experience in this wonderful country. WeWillNomad’s “Going to…” episodes are all about GOING TO specific destinations. Whether you’re planning a trip, considering your next destination or reminiscing about previous travels. Andre and Lisa share their travel stories, tips and experiences with you. GOING TO… SOUTH KOREA More destination-specific info at https://www.wewillnomad.com/south-korea We spent just short of 6...
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We discuss 10 Gadgets that we find very useful in our day to day travels. Some of these are absolute essentials and others not so much so, but they do make our life easier and more enjoyable. You will find the complete list at https://www.wewillnomad.com/post/10-gadgets-we-enjoy-travelling-with Let us know what other gadgets you find useful to have with you when you travel! ABOUT US: Hi! We're Andre & Lisa! Nomads and experienced budget travellers. Married for 11 years. Travelling together f...
Jun 23, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Getting ready to head out on your trip? But what do you need to do in preparation? In this podcast, we discuss 25 things that you should make sure to check off before leaving for your trip. The complete list is available here: https://www.wewillnomad.com/post/pre-travel-checklist-25-things-to-do-before-you-leave ABOUT US: Hi! We're Andre & Lisa! Nomads and experienced budget travellers. Married for 11 years. Travelling together for 15 years. Current full-time travellers and nomads. We travel...
Jun 20, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 14
A year and a half after making the decision to sell our belongings and commit to nomadic full time travel, and a year after moving out of our house, we reflect on our personal journey to becoming full time Nomads. We touch on how our previous travel experiences have influenced our future travel plans, how our travel plans have changed and evolved over the years and how they will no doubt continue to change in the years that lie ahead. We discuss travel goals, financial independence, the sustaina...
Jun 15, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 13
No matter how big or small your travel goals may be, how soon you want to achieve them or how distant in the future they may seem... in this episode we will discuss 5 important steps which we believe can help to make your travel dreams a reality. To help you remember these 5 steps, Lisa came up with the (very cheesy) acronym DR CPR : Define your travel goal (your where, why and what) Research (the realities of your goal, budget required, practicalities, timing etc) Commit to an achievable deadli...
Jun 13, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Choosing which electronics and photographic equipment to travel with is always a compromise between space and quality output. In Episode 11 of our Podcast we discuss what we are currently travelling with in terms of both our general electronics and photographic equipment as full-time travellers keeping both our YouTube and Instagram feeds going. We also discuss the up- and downsides of some of the equipment we use and mention a few “wish-list” items. For the complete list we discuss have a look ...
Jun 13, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Travelling is great; until you get back and find the unexpected “foreign charge fees” on your bank statement - suddenly that bargain buy wasn’t such a great deal after all! In this episode, we’ll discuss how we deal with travel finances and share our tips from 15 years of travelling to over 26 different countries. In short, we’ll discuss: Using ATM's and the associated fees Debit & Credit Cards Other Options for Cash How much cash do I need? Tracking your expense! General You can find more d...
Jun 09, 2019•36 min•Season 1Ep. 10
How Expensive Is TAIWAN? What we did with $52 per day over the 31 Days we travelled TAIWAN. WeWillNomad’s “Budget Report” episodes discuss our actual expenditures for specific destinations as well as what you can expect to spend should you want to spend more (or less) than we do. Whether you’re planning a trip, considering your next destination or just wondering what it costs to travel to a specific destination, Andre and Lisa share their travel spending, tips and experiences with you. The full ...
Jun 06, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9
After spending 30 days in Taiwan we recount our highlights and discuss some practical matters. If you're looking for inspiration on what to see and do in Taiwan, you've come to the right place! WeWillNomad’s “Going to…” episodes are all about GOING TO specific destinations. Whether you’re planning a trip, considering your next destination or reminiscing about previous travels. Andre and Lisa share their travel stories, tips and experiences with you. GOING TO… TAIWAN In this episode we chat about...
Jun 03, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, we discuss various factors which may influence one’s decision as to where to go, be it for a short vacation, or during longer full-time travel. We also discuss our decision-making process and how we choose our next destination. This is an abbreviated list of some of the points that we’ll discuss: DIY vs travel planner or agent The political stability of a country / region Weather (temperature, rain, humidity) Seasons (peak tourist seasons, local festivals etc.) Initial transport...
Jun 03, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode we discuss 20 (well actually 21...) items which you probably won't find on a traditional packing list but which we find to be incredibly handy items to travel with. Most of the items are small and cheap but very useful. For the full list of items, check out our website post here: https://www.wewillnomad.com/blog/20-odd-but-useful-items-you-should-pack-on-your-trip ABOUT US: Hi! We're Andre & Lisa! Nomads and experienced budget travellers. Married for 11 years. Travelling toge...
Jun 03, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
After 26 countries and countless holidays with hand-luggage only we thought we knew it all. However, when we left 2 months ago on our latest trip (of undetermined length this time) we still made a bunch of mistakes in what we brought with us. Of course it's impossible to plan for every single eventuality and if you attempt to travel light you have to accept that certain things are nice to have and if the day comes that you need it, you should just go and buy it. In this episode we chat about: It...
May 28, 2019•30 min•Season 1Ep. 5
If you're looking for inspiration on what to see and do in Dubai, you've come to the right place! Whether you’re planning a trip, considering your next destination or reminiscing about previous travels. In this episode, we share our Dubai travel stories, tips and experiences with you. GOING TO… DUBAI More destination-specific info on Dubai and some old blog posts about the first time we visited in 2005 at https://www.wewillnomad.com/uae We subsequently stopped over again for a few days at a time...
May 22, 2019•41 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Being a budget traveller has nothing to do with how much money you spend. Rather, it has everything to do with how you spend it. Just as you don’t have to have deep pockets or a trust fund to afford to travel, you also don’t have to live on a shoestring to call yourself a budget traveller Not everything about “experiencing” travel costs money. Everyone is different, everyone see’s things differently, people enjoy different types of travel. Travel is not a competition. Everyone will have a differ...
May 20, 2019•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We chat about whether we're all equally suited to a life of full-time travel - or even WANT to travel for an extended period of time. What would you define as full-time travel and how is it different from going on vacation? Is it better to travel alone or with a partner? Why do you want to travel at all? Does full-time travel mean forever and when is the right time for you to do it? ABOUT US: Hi! We're Andre & Lisa! Nomads and experienced budget travellers. Married for 11 years. Travelling t...
May 18, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Hi! We're Andre & Lisa! Nomads and experienced budget travellers. Married for 12years. Travelling together for 16 years. Current full-time travellers and nomads. We travel pretty slow nowadays and prefer to stay longer in a single location to properly explore the area and get a feel for local life, cultures and experiences. Join us as we catch up on old adventures and share new stories, videos and tips with you from around the world! You can find our blog at: www.wewillnomad.com ▬▬▬ B E F R ...
May 15, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
