Traveling with Kristin

"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. They both witnessed the tourism and real estate boom firsthand. Greg shares how he taught himself to blog and code during the early internet days. He then offers tips on how to grow an online business with no experience, achieve work-life balance, and run his company from anywhere. Kristin and Greg also share their favorite places to visit in Costa Rica and explain how to stay safe and avoid common scams. Even though Costa Rica has a higher-than-average crime rate and cost of living, it's still a magical place to live or travel (if you know what you're doing). Tune in now to learn some of Costa Rica's best-kept tips secrets from two of its most experienced expats! "If you want to make a million dollars in Costa Rica, bring two million dollars." - Unknown EPISODE 135 TOPICS DISCUSSED: How Greg ended up living abroad in Costa Rica and how he taught himself Spanish. The reality of living in Costa Rica (pros and cons). Overcoming loneliness while living abroad. Crime, cost of living, and infrastructure in Costa Rica. Tips to stay safe and avoid getting your stuff stolen. Greg's various income streams as an expat over the years. Burning out in corporate America then moving to Costa Rica. Meeting your significant other abroad. Finding work-life balance as an expat or retiree versus making a lot of money. Living a vacation lifestyle with a low budget. Splitting your time 50/50 between the USA and foreign countries. Driving from California through Mexico to Costa Rica. Buying or shipping your car to Costa Rica. Crossing borders and dealing with police in Central America. Greg and Kristin's favorite Costa Rican foods and restaurants. QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How has Costa Rica changed since the 1990s? Was there less crime before the tourism boom? Is it dangerous to drive from San Diego through Mexico and Central America? How did you learn SEO by yourself? How did you teach yourself how to build a website with no experience? How do you avoid theft in Costa Rica? Do you own a house or rent your house in Dominical? What is your favorite surf spot in Costa Rica besides Dominical? What underrated destinations do you recommend in Costa Rica? Costa Rica Lightning Round RESOURCES Join the waiting list for Kristin's relocation coaching program, Ready To Relocate. Videos: 8 Reasons Why People LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left] Articles: 10 Ways Not to Get Your Stuff Stolen on a Surf Trip Podcasts: Shark Attacks, Surf Photography, and World Travel with Surfing Magazine's Jimmy Wilson The Dark Side of Costa Rica - Why Expats Leave How to Move From England to Costa Rica + UK and Europe Lockdowns Eco-Friendly Travel: How to Travel Sustainably Surfing: Surfline CR Surf Places to Visit and Surf in Costa Rica: Dominical Nosara Pavones Osa Peninsula Pan Dulce Isla Uvita Nauyaca Waterfalls San Isidro del General Best Restaurants in Costa Rica: Bar Jolly Roger Taj Mahal Escazu Lubnan San Jose Jaco Walk Caliche's Wishbone Fuego Brewery Trits Ice Cream Sandwiches by Dos Pinos Connect with Greg Gordon & CR Surf: Learn more about CR Surf Follow CR Surf on Instagram Connect with Greg on Facebook ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad Buy Official Merch Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... Thank you to Margit for the coffee! ☕️ A special thank you to Kristin's 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R , Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, and Michelle. Special welcome to our newest Patrons from October 2021: Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, and Michelle! 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 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! Treat yourself or someone you love for the holidays: Get 10% off any Nordace backpack or travel accessories here. EPISODE 134 FAVORITE COUNTRIES TIMESTAMPS: The world's most beautiful places and tourist destinations are full of trash [00:40] How to help clean trash out of the ocean by donating to TeamSeas [1:30] Get 10% off Nordace travel bags and accessories [4:10] Eco-Friendly Travel podcast episode [2:32] Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for you. ❤️ [5:06] Next week's episode of Badass Digital Nomads is about living in Costa Rica - interview with the founder of CRSurf.com [5:30] Kristin's Favorites Places in the World [6:12] Budget Travel/Low Cost of Living [6:50] Quality of Life [7:38] Adventure [9:05] Love & Romance [10:25] Community/Meeting People [11:36] Best for Foodies [13:15] Best for Nature [14:57] Luxury Destinations [16:04] Historical Sites [17:57] Favorite Surf Spot [19:21] Beaches & Relaxation [20:15] Nicest Local People [20:55] Best for Solo Travel [22:17] Party Destinations [22:59] Bluest Water in the World [23:51] RESOURCES: Donate to TeamSeas 10% off Nordace bags and travel products SafetyWing Travel Insurance Free Wise Online Bank Account RELATED VIDEOS: My Favorite Countries In the World Most Underrated Countries Nordace Backpack Review World War II Museum in Norway Best Places To Travel Playlist Living in Japan Living in Norway Living in Croatia The Truth About Full-Time Solo Travel RELATED PODCASTS: Most Underrated Countries Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Travel Expat Life in Costa Rica (Coming Soon) Best Cities for Digital Nomads What I Love About Living Abroad Norway Digital Nomad Lifestyle Best Places I've Traveled Vagabonding with Rolf Potts ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review Buy Official Merch PayPal Tip Jar ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R , Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, and Michelle. Special welcome to our newest Patrons from October 2021: Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, and Michelle! ❤️ 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.

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 learn: - Tips on becoming an eco-savvy traveler; - How Luana and Tom started their company from scratch; -How to be productive working from home with a baby; -The top travel destinations for eco-tourism; -Crazy global pollution stats; -And what Luana learned about conservation while touring the world with Cirque. Tune in to learn small ways you can make a big impact on the planet! 🌎🌍🌏💗 Shop Kristin's Eco-Savvy Traveler list on Amazon here. 💚 EPISODE 133 TOPICS AND TIMESTAMPS: How Luana scored her dream job traveling the world with Cirque du Soleil after growing up in Brazil [5:10] Luana's favorite countries [9:10] The staggering amount of trash Cirque du Soleil produces on tour. [13:06] How to use the Rethink-Reduce-Refuse framework. [15:00] Why the recycling industry is so misleading about plastic. [16:00] How regular people can make a difference when it comes to sustainability. [17:00] South Korea's recycling innovations. [22:00] Designing with recyclable materials like fabric and plastic straws. [28:00] The problem with plastic straws [29:00] Climate change conference and impact on animals [32:39] How travelers can be more sustainable and consume less [33:33] Why Lu quit her dream job to start a company and work for herself. [40:00] Luana and Tom's love story [41:00] Organizing a beach cleanup in Mumbai, India with 10,000 volunteers [45:58] The most and least polluted countries Lu has traveled to [47:00] All about Lutom's eco-friendly products and activewear. [52:00] Advice on working from home with your partner. [57:15] Sustainable Travel and Tourism Tips: [33:33] Reusable travel kits. Packing for the right climate. Local versus chain restaurants. Opting for green tourism. Bringing your own toiletries. Water filtration systems for countries without safe water. Traveling with a foldable bicycle. Shopping locally and avoiding souvenirs. Choosing silk or plant-based dental floss and recycled toothbrushes. Hosting or joining a beach clean-up abroad. QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How did you join Cirque du Soleil? How many countries have you been to and what are some of your favorites? When did you start noticing the amount of waste created by Cirque? Why do small actions matter when it comes to global sustainability? Why did you leave your dream job to start your own business? What are the most and least polluted countries in the world? And much more (as usual)! RESOURCES Shop Kristin's Eco-Savvy Traveler list on Amazon. 💚 Help YouTube's Mr. Beast remove 30 million pounds of trash from the ocean by January 1st, 2022 with the #TEAMSEAS organization. Books: Eco-Savvy Traveler Guidebook Videos: Plastic Wars (Documentary) Podcasts: The Maverick Show - Anthony Bourdain in Palestine, Merging Arts and Agriculture, and How to Be an Ally to the Palestinian Struggle with Vivien Sansour Articles: Summer Travel Is Back. Earth Can't Handle It. Sustainability Products & Organizations: Brompton Foldable Bicycles Amazon Foldable Bicycles LifeStraw Water Filters Sawyer Water Filtration Systems Back to Mac Plant the Future in Miami, FL (Gallery) Green Globe Earth Check Green Hotels Association Bye Bye Plastic Foundation (Founded by Blond:ish) Clean Miami Beach Kristin's Amazon Travel Store Lu & Tom's Favorite Travel Destinations Lindos Island, Greece New Zealand Israel Seoul, South Korea Denmark Connect with Luana & Tom: Visit their Website Follow them on Instagram Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group Search All Podcast Episodes on www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R , Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, and Michelle. Special welcome to our newest Patrons from October 2021: Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, and Michelle! 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.

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 something about one of those countries today? [1:48] Join Kristin's newsletter at https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/subscribe [3:00] Take small steps toward big goals; join the Ready To Relocate waiting list for 2022 here. [5:20] Short personal update and why Kristin cancelled the last two YouTube Live Streams [6:00] How to get 10% off Nordace travel bags and accessories [7:00] Honest Backpack Review video [7:41] Thank you to new Patreon patrons [9:12] Thank you to Sophie from the UK for her five-star review [9:31] The Top 6 Most Underrated Countries In the World [10:14] 1) Poland [11:09] 2) Peru [12:00] 3) Serbia [12:54] 4) Albania [13:55] 5) Bosnia & Herzegovina [14:43] 6) Canada [15:24] Which countries do you think are the most underrated? [16:16] Remember to do your "travel homework", check out Nordace and see you next week! [16:30] RESOURCES MENTIONED: 10% off Nordace bags and travel products Traveling with Kristin Newsletter Ready To Relocate waiting list Videos: Honest Backpack Review Most Underrated Countries Serbia Travel Vlog Bosnia Travel Vlog Albania Travel Vlog Canada Reopening for Tourism Moving to Canada After Renouncing Citizenship YouTube Live Streams ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review Buy Official Merch PayPal Tip Jar ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R , Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, and Michelle. Special welcome to our newest Patrons from October 2021: Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, and Michelle! ❤️ 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.

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 entire journey on their YouTube channel. In part 2 of this interview, Will and Jessica talk about their approach to long-term global travel, from staying on top of healthcare to letting their kids pick which countries they go to. You'll gain insight into the challenges and uncertainty of leaving behind the American Dream, the mindset required to live a nomadic lifestyle, and why parents shouldn't wait until their kids are grown up to travel. Plus, you'll learn what it really means to "live like a local." Creating content, raising a family, and traveling to multiple new countries every year takes a lot of work. It isn't easy by any means, but this family is learning to love every minute of it! A WorldTowner is someone who is living and changing the world through travel – one hometown at a time. Tune in for lots of long-term travel tips from experts Kristin, Jessica, and Will! "You don't have to accept 'good enough' when life can be really great." - Will Sueiro, World Towning "I think that travel is never wasted on anyone at any age. To go out and take your kids with you has been the greatest gift." - Jessica Sueiro Traveling soon? Make sure you have international travel or health insurance and an online bank account before you go. EPISODE 131 TOPICS DISCUSSED: How to make your escape plan of leaving home to travel the world and work backwards. The cost of travel medical and health insurance abroad. Living in Costa Rica versus Ecuador. Traveling as a family and meeting people along the way. Bonding with your family and others through travel. The shocking event that delayed Will and Jessica's initial dream of moving abroad. Transitioning from corporate life in America to traveling the world. What it's like to live in Costa Rica as a family of expats. Why they like Morocco so much and how to attend a travel retreat there. Creating boundaries with work and staying in the present moment while traveling. How their children have adjusted to a nomadic lifestyle. Cultivating freedom of choice and compromise while traveling with family and being on YouTube. Surviving COVID lockdowns on a sailboat. Advice for parents waiting for their kids to become adults before they travel. Traveling with WiFi tips. Favorite countries in Europe. QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What was your life like before becoming full-time travelers? Why did you leave behind a secure life in America to travel the world with your kids? What international health insurance do you use as digital nomads? Why did you choose to move to and leave Costa Rica? What is World Towning? How do your kids deal with growing up on YouTube? Will your kids go to a traditional university? Why should parents travel with their kids before they graduate high school? What does it mean to live like a local when you're a foreigner? What travel destination did you surprisingly love? What travel destination is overrated? How do you access the internet while traveling? And much more! RESOURCES Do you want help moving abroad? Join the waiting list for Kristin's signature relocation program, Ready to Relocate. Request a podcast or video topic here. Videos: 8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left] How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] Why I'll NEVER Renounce My US Citizenship Related Podcasts: The Great Resignation Moving Abroad with Kids (Greenback Tax Founders) Sailing the World with Sailing Ruby Rose Sailing Family Leaves Australia for Europe Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad (Part 1) Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad (Part 2) 7 Reasons Why I'll Never Renounce My US Citizenship International Health and Travel Insurance: SafetyWing IMG Global International Internet Access: Google Fi Kristin's Video on Finding WiFi Abroad Connect with Jessica & Will: Subscribe to their YouTube channel Follow them on Instagram Connect with them on Facebook ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review Buy Official Merch PayPal Tip Jar ........................................................................................... Thank you to our Traveling with Kristin/Badass Digital Nomads 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, RZ, Craig S, Colin, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael and Annie, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R , Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Henry M, Warren, James, Daniel, Javier, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Anna, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David, Mike, Kathleen, and Chip. Special welcome to our newest Patrons from October 2021: Jeffrey, Paulo, and Stephen ❤️ Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin Thank you to Iroc and Isis for the Apple Podcast Reviews! Leave a review for Badass Digital Nomads here. ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

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 family. In part 1 of this two-part interview, Will and Jessica shed light on why they decided to leave their corporate jobs to pursue content creation and culturally rich travel experiences as a family. They also get candid about the challenges of raising and homeschooling kids outside of the US and share lessons learned in 7 years of full-time travel. Would you ever travel long-term with your family? Have you ever thought of becoming a content creator? Listen in for tips on travel vlogging, educating kids through global experiences, and discovering yourself through travel. "Nothing's handed to you on a silver platter when you live outside the box." - Will Sueiro "After 7 years of full-time travel, we realized we know nothing." - Jessica Sueiro EPISODE 130 TOPICS DISCUSSED: How your identity changes when you move abroad. Normalizing full-time travel for everyone. The concept of "travel addiction." The ups and downs of a long-term travel lifestyle with kids. Living and working with your spouse. What it takes to travel the world for 20 years. How to balance documenting travel with content creation and bonding as a family. How traditional education stifles creativity and what society de-values creative profession. Using travel to "take a break from life." Surviving the pandemic on a boat in France. Fighting through the backlash they received from leaving their jobs to travel. Struggles of workaholism, perfectionism, and US overwork mentality. Forming your identity when you leave the US and letting go of bad habits. The realities of travel burnout and remote work burnout. Why Jessica and Will started WorldTowning. How they split work and family responsibilities as digital nomads. Hiking AND vlogging 580 miles along the Camino Trail in Spain. What it's really like to maintain a YouTube channel while traveling. Why and how they learned to edit videos. Discovering hobbies, interests, and creativity through travel. Breaking down gender roles, perfectionism, and societal expectations. Lessons learned from the disruption of the pandemic. How to express yourself as a repressed artist. How to transition from being an accountant to a video editor. How to get through creative blocks. Changing your career in your mid-40's QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How can you transition from a corporate career to a creative one? How can you start an online business with no experience? What are your tips for balancing work and life while traveling full-time with kids? How were you able to survive the pandemic during lockdown with your family on a boat? How old were you when you decided to leave the US and travel? How do you balance work and content creation with family time? What were your previous jobs and how were you able to transition out of the corporate world? How did you realize you wanted to be content creators? How were you able to overcome the stereotypes of US workaholism and follow your dreams of working in your creative passions? How do you support yourselves while living abroad? And much more! RESOURCES Books: The Artist's Way Untamed by Glennon Doyle Mastery by Robert Greene Videos: How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] Podcasts: Tulum, Mexico Digital Nomad Lifestyle - Does it Live Up to the Hype? How to Travel the World Full-Time with Remote Year Founder, Greg Caplan We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle Travel Gear & Resources: REI Store The North Face GoPro Store Remote Year Get a $100 marketplace credit when you join Remote Year through Badass Digital Nomads. (Note: You must use this link and fill out a referral form upon arrival to qualify for the credit.) Connect with Jessica & Will: Subscribe to their YouTube channel Follow them on Instagram Connect with them on Facebook ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review Buy Official Merch PayPal Tip Jar ........................................................................................... Thank you to our Traveling with Kristin/Badass Digital Nomads 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, RZ, Craig S, Colin, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael and Annie, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R , Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Henry M, Warren, James, Daniel, Javier, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Anna, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David, Mike, Kathleen, and Chip. Special welcome to our newest Patrons from September/October 2021: Shelly, Paul, Ron, and Andy ❤️ Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... 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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 comfort zone. In Episode 129 of Badass Digital Nomads, Kristin and Sam talk about everything Remote Year has to offer, from week-long retreats helping you recover from work-related burnout to year-long remote work and travel programs. You'll gain insight into how Remote Year chooses the best locations for digital nomads, Sam's favorite travel destinations around the world, and how he stays productive while running an international online business. As Sam so wisely says, "People who are in more inspiring locations and enjoying their day-to-day life and weekends… will be more productive at work." Whether you're interested in a 1-week, 1-month, or 1-year remote work-travel program, Remote Year has options for you. Tune in to find out which experience is right for you! Get a $100 marketplace credit when you join Remote Year through Badass Digital Nomads. (Note: You must use this link and fill out a referral form upon arrival to qualify for the credit.) EPISODE 129 TOPICS DISCUSSED: Remote Year Retreats: Escape work life for a week with their workless travel programs. [1:52] The inspiration behind Remote Year. [6:24] What it's like to grow up in several different countries. [12:07] Common concerns and hesitations people have when considering a remote work and travel lifestyle. [17:13] How to get approval from your boss to work while traveling & How Remote Year can help. [19:13] Use corporate retreats as a way for your company to reconnect, build culture, and build strategies with your employees. [22:28] How Remote Year chooses ideal travel destinations for remote workers. [30:39] Cities and countries you can travel to with Remote Year. [33:11] Combatting the expat bubble + the power of getting out of your comfort zone with other digital nomads. [33:57] The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Remote Year and other travel companies. [40:59] Tips for staying organized, focused, and productive as an online business owner. [46:32] QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What is Remote Year? [1:00] What's a typical day in the life on a retreat compared to a work program? [5:05] What countries have you lived in and how has that changed your global perspective and your lifestyle? [10:31/12:07] What is your earliest travel memory? [13:30] What types of people sign up for Remote Year programs? [15:47] Do coworkers, friends, or families often travel together in groups? [22:28] How do you get reliable internet and data connectivity abroad? [25:27] Do you work with locals of the countries you travel to? [38:41] And much more! LIGHTNING ROUND: Favorite country for remote working. Favorite country for rest and relaxation. Most underrated destination. Tips for staying focused, organized, and productive while traveling. Favorite notes and productivity apps. RESOURCES Get a $100 Remote Year marketplace travel voucher when you join Remote Year through Badass Digital Nomads. (Note: You must use this link and fill out a referral form upon arrival to qualify for the credit.) ► Start your first side hustle with online freelancing: Use code QUITYOURJOB for $100 off Kristin's online course, Freelance to Freedom. Related Videos: How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] How to Get Paid $10k to Work From Home Digital Nomad Visas EXPLAINED: The Best (and Worst) Remote Work and Travel Permits Related Podcasts: How to Travel the World Full-Time with Remote Year Founder, Greg Caplan Quitting Your Job to Start an Online Business with Mitko from That Remote Life How to Make Money Blogging on Medium with Tom Kuegler Productivity Apps: Evernote Slack Things WorkFlowy Sam's Favorite Travel Destinations Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt Croatia Spain Ljubljana, Slovenia Connect with Sam & Remote Year: Visit Remote Year's Website (Mention Badass Digital Nomads for a free $100 travel voucher.) 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Thank you to our Traveling with Kristin/Badass Digital Nomads 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, RZ, Craig S, Colin, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael and Annie, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R , Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Henry M, Warren, James, Daniel, Javier, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Anna, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David, Mike, Kathleen, and Chip. Special welcome to our newest Patrons from September/October 2021: Shelly, Paul, Ron, and Andy ❤️ 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.

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 took months of "sitting on the couch, eating chips," before Juanita was able to pull herself out of the "trailing spouse depression" and health challenges she experienced after quitting her job in support her husband's career move to London. Find out her tips for adapting to a new culture and how to relate with locals while managing the stereotype of being an American abroad. You'll also learn about the cost-of-living and housing prices in Taiwan, the cost of local healthcare, safety rankings, top things to see and do, and what to expect in Season 2 of The Expats International Ingrams when they head to Singapore. EPISODE 128 TOPICS DISCUSSED: The #1 reason why executive expats and their families don't succeed at living abroad. How an expat BBQ at Windsor Castle inspired Juanita to create a reality TV show about living abroad. How The Expats International Ingrams is challenging typical expat stereotypes and why African American women and families are under-represented in the media. How to deal with major life changes like quitting your job and moving to a new country. How to adjust to life as a foreigner abroad. How to cope with depression and feeling lost after moving abroad. How Juanita was able to re-invent herself in her career after changing jobs multiple times. Moving to Singapore during COVID and the surreal situation of filming of Season 2 of their show there. Life in Taiwan, how the Taiwanese healthcare system works, and the cost of living. Top travel destinations, excursions, and places to get food in Taiwan. QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Who are The Expats International Ingrams? Why create a TV show about living abroad? What is "trailing spouse syndrome" or depression and how to overcome it? What was it like to go on Sky News London as an expat to discuss US policy in front of a British audience? Why does Taiwan rank #1 for the best places to live abroad? Are locals in Taiwan worried about an invasion from China? What do you wish people from the US knew about living abroad? And much more! RESOURCES Do you want to move abroad in the next year? Join the waiting list for Kristin's Relocation Program, Ready to Relocate, re-opening in January of 2022. Videos: Watch The Expats International Ingrams on Amazon Prime Taiwan and more on The Best Places to Live Abroad in the World 8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left] How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [Culture Shock] Related Podcast Episodes You Might Like: Amanda Bates, The Black Expat Books: What Can You Do with a Law Degree? by Larry Richard and Tanya Hanson Digital Streaming Services: Genre TV (Roku) Non-Profits: Purpose Productions Dress for Success Other: Sky News Places to Visit in Taiwan: Waiao Beach, Yilan Penghu Island Turtle Island Local markets for food (get the cabbage dumplings) Vegan Taipei Connect with Juanita: Visit her Website Visit The Expats Show Website Follow her on Instagram Follow her on Twitter Connect with her on Facebook ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Special thank you this week to Paul T. and Dave B. who bought multiple coffees for Kristin and Team, as well as to Maurice O. from San Francisco for the weekly PayPal Donations. Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review Buy Official Merch PayPal Tip Jar ........................................................................................... Thank you to my 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, RZ, Craig S, Colin, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael and Annie, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R , Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Henry M, Warren, James, Daniel, Javier, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Anna, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David, and Mike. Special welcome to my newest Patrons from September 2021: Kathleen P, Chip, Shelly, Paul, Ron, and Andy. Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ...........................................................................................

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 the housing search process. For travelers and remote workers alike, here are 27 unique ways to find a short- or long-term rental abroad. Helpful Housing Resources: Get $30 off AirBnb Download a Free PDF of these 27 Housing Strategies Badass Digital Nomads Episode 127: How To Find Housing Overseas Without Using Airbnb Intro: The best part of relocation is finding housing [00:30] But first… Kristin is speaking at the VidSummit YouTube Conference in Los Angeles + Come to her in-person meetup! [1:40] Sponsor: Ready to Relocate Relocation Course [2:58] Apply here Using Airbnb as housing inspiration [5:55] 27 Ways to Find Housing Abroad in 2021: Timestamps [6:57] Plum Guide - high-end, luxury short-term accommodations [7:01] Search for executive rentals or serviced apartments [8:37] Search for housing on Google and use Google Maps [10:26] Contact local real estate agencies [11:35] Search local, classified sites for great deals (and use the local language or a VPN) [12:30] Expat rental sites [14:04] Sublet.com [15:00] Nestpick - The largest platform for furnished apartments [15:33] Housing Anywhere - Renting rooms and apartments (lots of monthly housing options) [16:15] Flatio - Affordable fully furnished European rentals starting at a few hundred euro per month [16:37] Vrbo [17:38] 9flats.com [18:12] Tripping.com - Conglomerate housing website that shows you the best prices [19:04] Trivago - A mix of quotes on car rentals, lodging, and flights [19:43] The Inspirato Pass - Luxury subscription-based travel access pass [20:26] Try co-living [21:35] Sign up for remote work retreat groups [22:49] Facebook Groups and Facebook Marketplace [23:26] Tripadvisor [24:54] Use hotel booking websites to find longer-term housing [25:29] Hit the pavement and look for "for rent" signs! [26:01] Try a home exchange website [28:27] Become a housesitter [27:58] Rent an RV, van, or boat! [29:47] Go camping! [30:33] Search budget websites for affordable housing options and work exchange programs [31:15] Looking in the US and Canada? Use domestic travel websites [32:08] Would you like to move abroad in the next year? Enrollment is open in Kristin's new coaching program, Ready To Relocate! 🌎 Send an email to info@orbisrelocation.com with the Subject Line: Ready To Relocate for more details. You can also apply for a Free Relocation Strategy Call here. Related Videos: Watch the video version of this podcast: The Best Way to Find Rental Properties (Besides AirBnb) Luxury Co-Living and Co-Working in Dubai and Singapore Tour of my co-living apartment in Tokyo (Part 1) Tour of my co-living apartment in Tokyo (Part 2) Tour of Arctic Coworking Lodge in Norway What I Love About Living Abroad What I Dislike About Living Abroad The Best and Worst Digital Nomad Visas Other Housing and Accommodation Websites Mentioned: Corporate Stays Convido Point2Homes Craigslist Kamernet (Netherlands) Kijiji (Canada) Maltapark (Malta) Vivanuncios (México) Just Landed Only Expats (Amsterdam) Cowoli Kndrd.io Remote Year Hacker Paradise WiFi Tribe FlipKey HouseTrip HolidayLettings Booking.com Agoda HomeExchange.com LoveHomeSwap.com TrustedHousesitters.com Indie Campers Hipcamp Couchsurfing.com Hostelworld Workaway.info WOOFF Landing (US) Zillow PadMapper (US/Canada) ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Special thank you this week to Paul, who bought 9 coffees! And to Maurice for the PayPal Donation. Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review Buy Official Merch Search All Episodes at www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... Thank you to my 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, RZ, Craig S, Colin, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael and Annie, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R , Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Henry M, Warren, James, Daniel, Javier, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Anna, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David, and Mike. Special welcome to my newest Patrons from September 2021: Kathleen P, Chip, Shelly, Paul, Ron, and Andy. Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ...........................................................................................

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 Colcom from UK for the podcast review [8:03] Super informative podcast: "Love Kristin's style and knowledge on all things digital nomad and living the expat life, both the pros and cons. Great guests too!" Top 10 Moving Abroad Mistakes: Timestamps [8:44] Buying real estate too soon [8:55] Applying for permanent residency [12:00] Waiting too long to move [15:33] Moving before you're ready [16:40] Spending too much time with expats [19:32] Too trusting and lowering your guard [21:12] Not learning the local language [22:49] Expecting a foreign country to change [24:41] Staying stuck when things aren't working [26:57] Doing too much research or asking for opinions [29:11] Bonus: Moving where everyone else is going [31:22] Would you like to move abroad in the next year? Enrollment is open in Kristin's new coaching program, Ready To Relocate! 🌎 Send an email to info@orbisrelocation.com with the Subject Line: Ready To Relocate for more details. You can also apply for a Free Relocation Strategy Call here. Related Videos: What I Love About Living Abroad What I Dislike About Living Abroad Why Expats Leave Costa Rica The Best and Worst Digital Nomad Visas ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review Buy Official Merch Search All Episodes at www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... A special thank you to my 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, RZ, Craig S, Colin, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael and Annie, Issac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Gary R ,Ron, Gary, Ray, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Henry M, Warren, James, Daniel, Javier, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Aisha, Phil, Anthony, Anna, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David, and Mike. Special welcome to my newest Patrons from September 2021: Kathleen P, Chip, and Shelly! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ...........................................................................................