Traveling with Kristin

(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 digital nomad, Giang’s struggle with loneliness, and the hilarious comics she creates about the plights of being a digital nomad at www.verynomadproblems.com. Check out more of Giang’s amazing illustrations in Kristin’s book, Digital Nomads for Dummies.   Thank you to Ellie, Jeff, and Dave for the coffees this week.  ❤️ Buy Kristin at coffee at Buymeacoffee.com. ☕️   EPISODE 166 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Giang transitioned from a traditional 9-5 job to working independently. [05:55] Tips and strategies for finding freelance clients. [08:28] Giang’s experience traveling as a Vietnamese freelancer & The difficulties of applying for visas as a result of the unfair passport strength system. [14:18] Countries in Asia she has traveled to as a digital nomad. [19:09] Overcoming the surprising problems that arise for digital nomads & The inspiration behind Very Nomad Problems. [19:56] Struggling with loneliness as a solo traveler. [26:59] Dating and meeting new people as a digital nomad. [31:31] How Giang’s perception of being a nomad changed during the pandemic lockdown. [36:40] Advice for people who are struggling with being a digital nomad. [53:04]   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How did you become a digital nomad? [03:30] How do you teach yourself graphic design? [04:55] When did you start traveling after becoming a freelancer? [10:39] What countries can you travel to with a Vietnamese passport? [16:26] How do you meet people and make friends in a new country? [35:00] How has travel changed you? Do you feel like a different person? [48:14] What are your favorite places to live in Vietnam? [59:38] And more! RESOURCES Episode 166 Special Offers:  Donate to Badass Digital Nomads Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies Rate & Review SafetyWing Travel Insurance   Related Podcasts: Dating as a Digital Nomad - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly How to Overcome Loneliness While Traveling Leaving Corporate America To Become a Full-Time Traveling Family (World Towning Part 1) How To Find Your Home and Your Community Abroad (World Towning Part 2) Related Videos: How to Become a Full-Time Digital Nomad Luxury Co-Living and Co-Working in Dubai and Singapore Recommended Resources for Digital Nomads: Freelancing Platforms: Upwork, People Per Hour, Fiverr Community: Nomadbase Recommended Destinations to Visit in Vietnam: Da Nang Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Connect with Giang: Follow her on Instagram Follow her on Behance Very Nomad Problems website ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Warm welcome to new patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

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 his wife chose to hit the road and experience van life along with the steps they took to make the transition from house to RV possible.  Plus, hear how they transitioned their kids from the traditional school system to a homeschool/worldschool lifestyle.  Episode 163 Special Offers:  SafetyWing Travel Insurance Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies GIVEAWAY! The first two people to leave a 5-star review of Badass Digital Nomads will receive a FREE COPY of Michael’s book, Driven to Wonder. How to win: Leave a 5-star review on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Email a screenshot of your review to hello@travelingwithkristin.com.   EPISODE 163 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Michael’s inspiration and motivation for beginning van life. Transitioning kids to van life from a traditional home life. Traveling with purpose vs. Traveling out of curiosity - Which is more fulfilling? The costs of living in a van vs. a house.  Making friends and finding community while living in a van/RV (even as an introvert). Productivity tips for remote workers, traveling freelancers, and digital nomads.  Homeschooling and Worldschooling tips, advice, and resources. Challenges and benefits of being an online freelancer & Why Michael went back to corporate life. How they choose where to travel & Recommended destinations to visit in the US.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How did your kids feel about growing up in an RV?  Have they continued with van life or transitioned to a traditional lifestyle?  Did you travel before buying an RV? Why did you decide to leave your jobs and hometown to travel?  How do you get Wifi so you can work remotely from your van? Do you make more as a freelancer than you did in your corporate job? Lightning Round  How do you stay productive working remotely from a van/RV? How do you do your laundry while living in a van? How do you receive your mail? Gas or diesel for van life? If you started van life again, which van would you buy? How did you overcome the fears of homeschooling your kids while traveling? How has travel changed you?   SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES Books Mentioned: Driven to Wonder: Eight Years in an RV with two kids by Michael Boyink Two Years Before The Mast by Richard Henry Dana Living the RV Life by Marc and Julie Bennett   Related Podcasts: Leaving Corporate America To Become a Full-Time Traveling Family (World Towning Part 1) How To Find Your Home and Your Community Abroad (World Towning Part 2) Moving Overseas with 3 Kids and Investing in Real Estate Abroad (Founders of Greenback Tax Services) How To Make Money From a Sailboat With No Experience   Related Videos: How to Become a Full-Time Digital Nomad   Recommended Resources for Digital Nomads: Remote Work: The Caretaker Gazette Mail Forwarding Services: PostScanMail, US Global Mail, MyRVMail RV Lifestyle Blog: RVLOVE Rent a Camper: Hippie Camper   Recommended Destinations to Visit in the US: Eastern Arizona  Kinston, North Carolina Hoh Rain Forest, Washington   Connect with Michael: Follow him on Instagram Visit his website Buy his book   Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Warm welcome to new patrons, Em Winn, Daniel Sullivan, and Dion! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

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 strategically save money and time in planning your next adventure. Tip: Try out SafetyWing International Travel Insurance EPISODE 164 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How KT and Jordan met & got engaged in Paris Tips for traveling, working, and living with your partner. Why you should have a travel schedule and daily routine while traveling. The noticeable difference between living in the US and living in other countries. Travel credit cards for beginners: Sign up bonuses, saving money on flights and hotels, and free rental car insurance. How to avoid ATM withdrawal fees when traveling abroad. How to decide which credit card(s) to use for travel-related purchases. The BEST time to sign up for a new credit card. How to know it’s worth using your points for a deal rather than just paying for it. Using On Arrival to plan a unique, personalized trip in less than 10 minutes. Have a business idea? Learn why you should consider joining a virtual business incubator!   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How do you maintain a daily routine while traveling? How much time do you spend in the US vs. Europe? Do you get to choose your home base as a professional basketball player? What is your favorite country to live in? How do you get citizenship in Slovenia? What are the benefits of using credit cards for travel points? Is it worth signing up for airline and car rental loyalty programs? Do you apply for new cards every year? How do you find amazing places to eat while traveling? What inspired you to create On Arrival How did you build an app with no coding experience? What does On Arrival cost to use? What is your favorite airline and why? What is your best tip for learning a new language? How do you connect with locals and other foreigners while traveling?   RESOURCES Episode 164 Special Offers:  Use code BADASS to get 25% off your first On Arrival order Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies Credit Cards & Brokerage Accounts Mentioned: Open a Charles Schwab Brokerage Account (Free ATM withdrawals anywhere in the world) American Express Platinum Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards Delta SkyMiles Reserve Delta SkyMiles Platinum Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant IHG Credit Cards Recommended Resources for Digital Nomads: On Arrival (Personal Travel Guides) Preply (Language Learning) Related Podcasts: International Travel, Medical, and Health Insurance Explained Related Videos: How to Become a Full-Time Digital Nomad 6 Underrated Countries to Visit 65 Tips to Save Money on Travel [Travel Hacks!] Travel Tips & Hacks KT & Jordan’s Favorite Travel Destinations: Paris, France Nantes, France Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy Accademia Bridge, Venice, Italy Verona, Italy Treviso, Italy Ljubljana, Slovenia Lake Bled, Slovenia Portoroz, Slovenia Piran, Slovenia Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara ........................................................................................ Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group   Connect with KT & Jordan: Follow KT on Instagram Follow Jordan on Instagram ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

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 retire?, and "is driving through Mexico dangerous?"   Episode 163 Special Offers:  SafetyWing Travel Insurance Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies Get 10% off the Wanderer Financial Community by using the code BADASS10.   Related Podcast Episodes: Sailing Episodes Traveling as a Family with Kids Medical Tourism and the Cost of Healthcare Abroad   ........................................................................................ Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group   Connect with Patrick:  Wanderer Financial Bumfuzzle Blog Live on the Margin book ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Warm welcome to new patrons, Daniel Sullivan, James Race, and Daeha Ko. ❤️ Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

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 and he also shares how to make friends and find community anywhere in the world (and stay in touch with people after you meet them).  Patrick also shares how he found his first clients as a freelancer and he's been able to travel for free by bartering his skills with travel providers.    Episode 162 Special Offers:  SafetyWing Travel Insurance Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies   Show Notes & Resources:  Apply for Patrick's Croatia Retreat Join Light Club Article: How To Succeed in the Digital Nomad Lifestyle Kristin's Travel Vlog: Nomad Cruise 6 Kristin's Live Streams Playlist Dr. Joe Dispenza Miles Beckler Nomad Base Nomad Cruise Mind Valley University Tony Robbins Date with Destiny   Related Podcast Episodes:  How To Live Your Best Life at Any Age with Entrepreneur and Self-Proclaimed Ski Bum, Steve Rout Interview with the Founder of Nomad Base and Nomad Cruise Staying Productive and Successful with Charles Ngo (Living in NYC versus Vietnam - Travel Like a Boss Podcast) Tulum, Mexico Digital Nomad Lifestyle ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group   Connect with Patrick:  Website Instagram ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Warm welcome to new patrons, Em Winn, Daniel Sullivan, and Dion! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

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 versus local health insurance plans.    Episode 161 Special Offers:  SafetyWing Travel Insurance Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies   Travel Insurance Resources Mentioned:  Allianz Executive Insurance American Express Travel Insurance Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Chase Sapphire Reserve Card Diplomat Adventure Sports Insurance Insure My Trip Marketplace Medjet Assist SafetyWing  Sagicor Costa Rica Tourist Insurance Trawick Adventure Travel Plans World Nomads   Technology Insurance:  InsureMyEquipment.com Professional Photographers of America   International Health Insurance:  Aetna International Cigna Global Expat Insurance GeoBlue International IMG Global (Travel and Health Insurance) Pacific Prime   Related Badass Digital Nomads Podcast Episodes:  Interview with SafetyWing Co-Founder, Sondre Rasch ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Warm welcome to new patrons, Em Winn, Daniel Sullivan, and Dion! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you. 

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 Nomads Podcast Episodes:  Interviews on Writing and Blogging How To Learn a Language Fast   Resources Mentioned:  Scribe Book School Self Publishing School Read to Lead Challenge   Recommended Podcasts to Check Out:  Scribe Book School Podcast The Creative Penn The Self Publishing Show   Writers to Follow for Inspiration:  Cal Newport Robert Greene Ryan Holiday Stephen Pressfield Tim Ferriss Tucker Max   ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Warm welcome to new patrons, Em Winn, Daniel Sullivan, and Dion! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you. 

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 calling, and another for international calls? How can you use WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger if there's no Wi-Fi nearby?   When you buy a ticket to a destination but you don't know how long you have to stay, should you buy a one-way ticket, a round-trip ticket, or a one-way ticket to another destination? Do you have to buy a round trip ticket entering and leaving the same country, or can you buy the entry ticket for one country and the exit ticket for another? What type of travel insurance do you recommend? Is it better to use credit card insurance or buy a separate policy? What's your opinion about digital nomad co-living and remote work communities like Remote Year and WiFi Tribe?    Episode 159 Special Offers:  Apply for Ready to Relocate Book a call with Kristin Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies Ask a Question for the Podcast   Resources Mentioned:  Best Onward Ticket OnwardTickets.com Google Fi T-Mobile International SafetyWing Insurance World Nomads Insurance WiFi Map App Related Podcasts:  What It's Like to Work Online and Travel with Remote Year How To Travel the World Full-Time with Remote Year Founder, Greg Caplan Founder of Hacker Paradise on The Maverick Show ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Warm welcome to new patrons, Em Winn, Daniel Sullivan, and Dion! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you. 

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 you love into a long-term career and how to reinvent yourself when circumstances force your industry to change (or go extinct). Jimmy also shares what a day in the life of a surf photographer is like, including stories from his travels around the world (like the time he saw professional surfer, Mick Fanning, get attacked by a shark in Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa).  In the Lightning Round, find out:  Which camera and equipment Jimmy uses His favorite surf destination and non-surf destination Cheap flight/travel hacks Jet Lag tips How to stay motivated working at home A photography tip everyone should know What his future goals include  Jimmy is the former Photo Editor at Surfing Magazine, two-time Red Bull Illume Finalist, and is now the Online Content Editor and Social Media Coordinator for Vans Surf, working from home in Southern California. He has also worked at Eastern Surf Magazine, Transworld Surf, and has contributed to Surfer and Stab Magazines.  Episode 158 Special Offers:  Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies 20% off Organifi Travel Packs 🌱 Podcast Feedback Form 📝 ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Warm welcome to new patrons, Em Winn, Daniel Sullivan, and Dion. Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you. 

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 Costa Rica that shows the wide variety in living costs and lifestyles!  Special Offers:  Apply for Ready to Relocate Fill out the podcast listener survey Kristin’s Living in Costa Rica Guide 20% off Organifi Superfood Blends and Travel Packs 🌱   EPISODE 157 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Housing in Costa Rica: San Jose housing prices and beach rental prices. Utilities: How to save money on utilities + the question you should always ask your landlord. Internet and Phone: Affordable internet plans, phone and internet packages, and prepaid sim cards. Transportation: Cars vs. public transit, sparse Ubers, and expensive taxis. Local Flights: Recommended airlines (spoiler: they’re not cheap!). Buying/Renting a Car or Motorbike: Gas, maintenance, and best brands to buy. Food/Groceries: From Costa Rican supermarket chains to local weekend markets with organic produce. Eating out and Drinking: Cost of meals, local coffee, cheapest alcohol, and sales tax/service charges to be aware of. Entertainment: Saving money with service-based businesses, tours, and Costa Rica’s famous casinos. Healthcare costs in Costa Rica, best health insurance policies, and gym memberships. The average monthly cost of living in Costa Rica and Kristin’s average cost of living.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: If I move to Costa Rica, should I get an international travel medical insurance policy? What’s the best and cheapest way to travel around Costa Rica? Is it cheaper to live in Costa Rica than the United States? Is it cheaper to buy or rent a car in Costa Rica? What are the most common phone and internet companies in Costa Rica? And more!   RESOURCES Related Podcasts: The Dark Side of Costa Rica - Why Expats Leave Living in Costa Rica Since 1999 with the Founder of CRSurf.com The Best Places to Live in Costa Rica The Best Way To Learn a Foreign Language (Fast) Living in Spain with Chase Warrington Working Remotely with Liam Martin Check out the Running Remote conference in Montreal, Canada Related Videos: 8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left] Best Places for Expats To Live in Costa Rica Cost of Living in Costa Rica Costa Rica YouTube Video Playlist Costa Rica Travel Resources: Internet and Phone: Cabletica and Kolbi Local Airlines: Sansa and Nature Air Grocery stores/Food markets: Palí, Maspormenos, Auto Mercado World Gym Health Insurance: SafetyWing, INS, and Sagicor ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.