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Amanda Bates is the Founder of The Black Expat, a multimedia platform focused on Black identity and international living. She is also the Host of The Global Chatter podcast. In Episode 105 of Badass Digital Nomads, Amanda shares how her tumultuous experience as a teenage expat living abroad in Africa inspired her to create The Black Expat. She highlights inspiring stories of black travelers and expats, the intersectionality of expats and immigrants, and the benefits of working remotely vs. getting an expat job. Amanda and Kristin discuss their candid thoughts on the misconceptions of expats and immigrants, racism outside of the US, and how to travel safely and confidently as a black person. Do you want to live abroad or find a job that can support you from anywhere but don't know where to start? Tune in to hear Kristin and Amanda's top tips for finding an expat job abroad or creating your own remote job online. TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: What it's like to experience culture shock and reverse culture shock as a teenager studying abroad. The difference between an expat and an immigrant. The intersectionality of expats and immigrants. Best advice and tips for finding/creating a remote job and finding an expat job. Benefits of getting an expat job abroad vs. working remotely abroad. Job fields that offer remote positions. The power of networking and learning new skills in finding a job abroad. The story behind her podcast, The Global Chatter. The best places for black expats to travel. QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What inspired you to create The Black Expat? How have opportunities grown for people who want to get a job abroad or work remotely online? What job did you have while living in Doha, Qatar and how did you find that job? What stories from The Black Expat capture the mission of your platform? Is there less racism outside of the US? Is it safer for black travelers outside of the US? How do you choose travel destinations as a black expat? How do you make income as a digital nomad? And much more! RESOURCES Featured Product: Remote Health Insurance by SafetyWing - International health insurance for expats, digital nomads, and remote workers (including US and Canadian citizens). Get 5% off your first year of Remote Health! Activate discount on checkout page. Related Podcasts: How To Retire Before 40 (Even If You Have a High Cost-of-Living) with Stephanie and Gillian of Our Freedom Years Quitting Your Job To Start an Online Business With Mitko From That Remote Life One of the First Digital Nomads From Africa: Agnes Nyamwange Tim Ferriss w/ Mark Randolph, Co-Founder of Netflix Videos: What I Dislike About Living Abroad Top 10 Best Things About Living Abroad Articles:The Meaning of Passport Privilege Remote Job Search Website: Remote.co Connect with Amanda & The Black Expat: The Black Expat's Website Listen to The Global Chatter Podcast The Black Expat Twitter The Black Expat Instagram The Black Expat Facebook The Black Expat Pinterest The Black Expat LinkedIn 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 my current 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Lakshay, Fred, Richard, Timothy, RZ, Craig, Heather, Erik, Karen, Scott, Michael, Isaac, Mike, Yasmine, Erick, Bronwyn, Yohji, Gary, Ron, Gary R, Ray, Annie, Henry L, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Henry M, Eddy, and Warren! 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.

Why do so many expats move to Costa Rica and then leave? Listen to this unreleased audio from Kristin's most viral YouTube video with 1M views: 8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left]. Kristin has been helping people retire, invest, and move to Costa Rica since 2005. Having lived in Costa Rica herself for 8 years, she's exposing the most common reasons why Americans end up leaving this beautiful country. In Episode 104 of Badass Digital Nomads, Kristin talks about the dark side of living in Costa Rica that most people don't know about and what you need to know before moving there. She also shares the reasons why she left Costa Rica and highlights the biggest adjustments you'll have to make when moving there. Tune in to hear Kristin's advice on saving money in Costa Rica, coping with homesickness, adjusting to cultural differences, and adapting to a new climate and infrastructure. TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The cost of living in Costa Rica. Expectations vs. reality of living in Costa Rica. The biggest reason why corporate executives fail when they're on international assignments. Misconceptions of being a digital nomad and living abroad. Feeling homesick and missing family while living abroad. The increasing crime rate in Costa Rica. Coping with negativity coming from the expat community. Adjusting to the extreme climate, unstable infrastructure, and cultural/lifestyle differences. Why Kristin left Costa Rica after living there for 8 years & where she went after leaving. QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How many US expats live in Costa Rica? Why do so many Americans move to and then leave Costa Rica? How do you get good medical coverage in Costa Rica? How can you save money while living in Costa Rica? Is Costa Rica safe? And much more RESOURCES: Remote Healthcare Policy for Digital Nomads and Travelers: SafetyWing Remote Health Insurance - Get 5% off your first year of Remote Health! Activate discount on the checkout page: http://bit.ly/RemoteHealthIns Related Podcasts: Becoming a Digital Nomad in Your 50's with Palle Bo, The Radio Vagabond Related Videos: 8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left] What I Dislike About Living Abroad Top 10 Best Things About Living Abroad Audio Recorder: Zoom H2n Handheld Recorder Browse Kristin's Amazon store 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 my current 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Lakshay, Fred, Richard, Timothy, RZ, Craig, Heather, Erik, Karen, Scott, Michael, Isaac, Mike, Yasmine, Erick, Bronwyn, Yozhik, Gary R, Ron, Gary, Ray, Annie, Henry, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, and Stephen. 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.

Learn how to start an online business and live life as a digital nomad (even if you dropped out of college, quit your job, and have no business experience). Guest, Mitko Karshovski is a serial entrepreneur, traveler, and the Host of That Remote Life, a fellow podcast focused on helping people become location independent. Mitko has been a digital nomad since 2017 and has plenty of experience and insight to share with you all. In Episode 103 of Badass Digital Nomads, Mitko shares his journey of dropping out of college to become an entrepreneur and eventually travel the world. He highlights how he gained experience and skills in starting and growing a business, why it's helpful to hire a coach, and what he's learned from interviewing over 100 people on his podcast. Mitko and Kristin discuss their candid thoughts on Tim Ferriss' concept of mini retirements, why companies should stop hedging and embrace remote work, and how the COVID pandemic will change global immigration patterns over the upcoming years. At the end, they share top travel trips and destinations you should visit in Bulgaria. Tune in to hear Kristin and Mitko rap on what the future of work will be like and learn expert advice and tips for creating an online business that will allow you to work from anywhere! TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Dropping out of college to become an entrepreneur and digital nomad. Tips for starting an online business in 2021. Overcoming fear and uncertainty with starting an online business. The benefits of hiring a business coach as an entrepreneur. How to gain entrepreneurial skills and make money remotely. Using travel to find your tribe. Remote work and immigration. Taking mini retirements as a way to test your goals. The biggest takeaways from starting a podcast and interviewing over 100 guests. The strongest motivator for companies to pivot to remote work. What Mitko's Six-Figure Nomad Community is all about. Bulgaria Travel Tips: Including top destinations to visit and the average cost of living. QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Why did you drop out of college? What job did you quit to become a digital nomad? What steps did you take to become a full-time digital nomad? What advice do you have for other people who have no idea what to do in life? What was the first place you went when you became nomadic? Did your anxiety and uncertainty decrease after adopting a location independent lifestyle? What motivated you to start a podcast? And much more! RESOURCES Online Banking: Open a Wise Account (formerly TransferWise): https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/wise Podcasts: 100th Episode: Traveling with Kristin Interview on Travel, Life, and Becoming a Digital Nomad That Remote Life Interview with Phil Libin, Founder of Evernote The Naval Podcast Books: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Videos: What I Dislike About Living Abroad After 20 Years in 60 Countries Bulgaria Cost-of-Living Guide Bulgaria Digital Nomad Lifestyle Bulgaria €150/Month Apartment in Bansko Tim Ferriss' Ted Talk: Why you should define your fears instead of your goals Remote Job and Startup Job Search Tool: Angel List Articles: 12 Ways the World Will Change When Everyone Works Remotely Purdue Study on Income and Happiness Places to Visit in Bulgaria: Sofia Varna Sozopol Nessebar Plovdiv Veliko Tarnovo Bansko Connect with Mitko: Listen to That Remote Life Podcast That Remote Life's Website Mitko's 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 ....................................................................................................... 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 my current 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Gary, Gary R, Yozhik, Bronwyn, Cynthia, Erick, Yasmine, Mike, Isaac, Michael, Scott, Karen, Erik, Heather, Craig, RZ, Timothy, Richard, Fred, Lakshay, Yohzik, Annie, Ray, Ron, and Henry 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.

After dreaming (and researching) about becoming a digital nomad for years, Darren Lamison-White quit his job to "make the leap." Now, he's finally able to work from anywhere! Darren has spent 2020 working remotely in IT and cybersecurity for a private investment bank from places like Croatia and Tulum, Mexico. In this episode, Kristin and Darren sit down over a bottle of wine to discuss how he was able to make that transition, how his life has changed since he traded the office for the beach, and the pros and cons of living in Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Is Tulum worth the hype? What is it really like living there? What are the accommodations and cost-of-living like? How do digital nomads deal with slow WIFI, infrastructure issues, and power outages? Do you need permanent residency to live in Mexico or can you stay forever with just a tourist visa/passport stamp? And most importantly, what's better – tequila or mezcal? (Kidding!) Tune in today to find out if Tulum lives up to its Instagram fame or if it's overrated. Also learn some of Darren's top tips and lessons learned from his first year as a full-time digital nomad, plus where he plans to go next and why. TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why Tulum, Mexico isn't the best destination for digital nomads. Perpetual Tourism vs. Permanent Residency in Mexico. Why it's not necessary to open a bank account in Mexico. What a day in the life of a Tulum Digital Nomad looks like. How Darren's experience as a digital nomad changed his life and his perspective of the world. How to make life-long friends while traveling. How to fit in better like a local abroad. The #1 lesson Darren learned from transitioning to a digital nomad lifestyle. Darren's future travel plans for 2021. The best place to live in Portugal (aka the next Bali or Tulum!). QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How did you get started with the digital nomad lifestyle? What was your motivation for becoming a digital nomad? How many countries have you traveled to and returned to since starting to work remotely? Why is Tulum, Mexico trending right now? Does it make sense for remote workers to move to Tulum? Tulum versus Playa del Carmen – which is better to live in? What are the accommodations and cost of living like in Tulum? What types of people fit in with the culture of Tulum compared with Playa del Carmen? Has your lifestyle of travel supported your professional skills and your role at your company? What do you think your purpose is in life? What are you striving for? RESOURCES Online Banking: Wise (formerly TransferWise): https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/wise Revolut: https://www.revolut.com/en-US Book: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Videos: The Best Places to Live in Portugal What It's Like Living in Japan as an American Why I Left Costa Rica After 8 Years Living in Argentina as an American Living in Buenos Aires (Cost of Living) Food Delivery Service in Tulum and Playa del Carmen: Tomato.mx Playa Now Internet Speed Testing Tool: SpeedTest.net Destinations Mentioned: Playa Guiones, Costa Rica Nosara Yoga Institute Amsterdam, Netherlands Anne Frank House Buenos Aires, Argentina Nomad Hub Palermo Neighborhood WeWork BsAs Nomad Cruise Brazil 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 Connect with Guest, Darren: Facebook 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 ...................................................................................................... Thank you to my current 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Gary, Gary R, Yozhik, Bronwyn, Cynthia, Erick, Yasmine, Mike, Isaac, Michael, Scott, Karen, Erik, Heather, Craig, RZ, Timothy, Richard, Fred, Lakshay, Yohzik, Annie, Ray, and Ron 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.

Welcome to Part 2 of Kristin's interview for the 100th episode of Badass Digital Nomads. Kristin was interviewed by listener Jeremiah, who asks questions about where to start as a beginner pursuing a location independent lifestyle. Learn tactics on transitioning from a traditional to a remote career, the different ways to make an online income while you travel, how to take action when you feel stuck, and advice for if you feel you're "too late" to travel, live abroad, change careers, or start working for yourself. Are you feeling blocked in your journey to becoming a digital nomad? Not sure where to start? Curious about Kristin's background? Tune in to learn from Kristin's experiences and hear her candid thoughts on the best ways to start working toward a location independent lifestyle and what she would do differently. TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The process of becoming a digital nomad from the beginning. How Kristin made money online during her first few years of traveling. Misconceptions about living and working abroad. How to overcome perfectionism, procrastination, and analysis paralysis. The best way to accomplish large, intimidating tasks and projects. How doing inner work and self-development can help you take action on your goals. QUESTIONS KRISTIN ANSWERED: What type of plan do you need to become a digital nomad? What are the challenges of making money as a digital nomad? Do you need to have passive income to travel full-time? What traditional jobs did you work at the beginning of your nomadic lifestyle? How old were you when you became an entrepreneur and then started working remotely? How does someone start making an income remotely? Where in the world should I move as a digital nomad? Is it a good idea to start with a short trip before traveling full-time? Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have for digital nomads? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Open an international account with Wise and get your first transfer up to £500 free (Kristin's affiliate link) Apply to join Kristin's Digital Nomad Academy Contact Kristin at: Hello@TravelingwithKristin.com Join Patreon and support the podcast Like the podcast? Buy Kristin a Coffee ☕️ More Resources: Podcasts: Listen to the first half of this interview: Episode 100 James Clear on The Daily Stoic Book Recommendations: Atomic Habits The One Thing ...................................................................................................... Thank you to my current 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Gary, Gary R, Yozhik, Bronwyn, Cynthia, Erick, Yasmine, Mike, Isaac, Michael, Scott, Karen, Erik, Heather, Craig, RZ, Timothy, Richard, Fred, Lakshay, Yohzik, and Ron! My goal is to create a community of 100 Patrons in 2021 - You can become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin and see all my YouTube videos first, attend monthly live streams, submit questions for the podcast, and be the first to find out about special offers and guests, as well as the chance to participate in beta programs at free or discounted rates. ....................................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Become a Patron for $5 per month Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad Buy Official Merch Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com Connect with Kristin on Social Media: 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 Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

100th episode of Badass Digital Nomads! A podcast listener interviews Kristin from Traveling with Kristin on who the heck she is, how she started traveling, how she affords her lifestyle, and how she became a digital nomad. Plus, her advice for how you can achieve your goals of location independence. About: In this episode, a fellow Badass Digital Nomads listener (Jeremiah Bradshaw) puts Kristin in the hot seat to answer all of his questions about becoming a digital nomad, her entrepreneurial background, and her personal life! Accompany Jeremiah as he explores his skepticism of how achievable a digitally nomadic lifestyle really is and diagnoses Kristin's true motivation behind becoming a full-time digital nomad. Jeremiah asks questions that dig deep into Kristin's background, both in entrepreneurship and in her personal life, to uncover many things that you might also be wondering about her. Enjoy this candid discussion on the reality of living and working abroad, the challenges and misconceptions that come with this lifestyle, and how you can start working towards a lucrative life of location independence. Dying to know more about Kristin and why she chose to live this lifestyle for the long run? Tune in to hear Kristin riff on things like: Is the digital nomad lifestyle in Southeast Asia a mental and financial trap? Should you be skeptical about the reality of attaining a digital nomad lifestyle? Why did Kristin start making content about being a digital nomad? How does she afford to travel so much? How has she been traveling and living abroad full-time since she was 17? How did she learn Spanish? What's the best way to learn a foreign language? Does becoming a digital nomad mean you have to make less money? MORE QUESTIONS KRISTIN ANSWERED: What were your first memories of traveling? How did you afford to travel? How many countries have you been to? Was there anything else in your early life that evoked a response in you the way travel did? When you became an adult and started taking trips on your own, did your desire to travel more happen organically? How many years have you lived outside of the United States? Is it uncommon to spend as long in the US as you are right now? When did you start traveling and living internationally? What is it like to learn a new language in a foreign country? How many countries have you been to? What's the biggest appeal of Southeast Asia? Do you have any negative thought patterns that you've had to overcome? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Open an international account with Wise and get your first transfer up to £500 free (Kristin's affiliate link) Apply to join Kristin's Digital Nomad Academy Give feedback or recommend a guest on Badass Digital Nomads (Survey) Contact Kristin at: Hello@TravelingwithKristin.com Join Patreon and support the podcast Like the podcast? Buy Kristin a Coffee More Resources: Podcasts: Listen to the second half of this conversation next week: Episode 101 (stay tuned for the link) Johnny FD Travel Like a Boss Episode with Charles Ngo The Tim Ferriss Show with Steven Pressfield Loneliness While Traveling Remote Work Burnout US Taxes for Digital Nomads Videos: What it's like living in Japan My Story: How I Became a Digital Nomad Costa Rica for Digital Nomads Day in the Life of a Travel Vlogger in Costa Rica What it's like living in the US after living abroad What I Love About Living Abroad What I Hate About Living Abroad Other Resources Mentioned: Where Kristin Learned Spanish: Conversa Institute Costa Rica The Best Costa Rican Coffee: Britt Foreign-earned Income Exclusion (US Taxes) Walt Disney World Orlando, FL A Small World Ride Epcot Center, Orlando Griswold Family Vacation Movie University of Central Florida Business Administration Studying Abroad: Griffith University Australia Rotary Foundation International Ambassadorial Scholarship Kristin as a surfer: Queen of the Waves and Poker Refugees (NSSA National Champion) PanAm Airlines (where Kristin's grandparents' worked) Kristin Wilson Surfline A Day In My Life as a Digital Nomad Entrepreneur House San Diego Destinations: Italy Trip: Rome, Tuscany, Venice, Amalfi Rosarito, Mexico Bansko, Bulgaria Norway Japan Australia Thailand Movie: Office Space https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0151804/ ....................................................................................................... Thank you to my current 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Gary, Gary R, Yozhik, Bronwyn, Cynthia, Erick, Yasmine, Mike, Isaac, Michael, Scott, Karen, Erik, Heather, Craig, RZ, Timothy, Richard, Fred, Lakshay, Yohzik, and Ron! My goal is to create a community of 100 Patrons in 2021 - You can become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin and see all my YouTube videos first, attend monthly live streams, submit questions for the podcast, and be the first to find out about special offers and guests, as well as the chance to participate in beta programs at free or discounted rates. ....................................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Become a Patron for $5 per month Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad Buy Official Merch Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com Connect with Kristin on Social Media: 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 Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

Wondering how to convert your brick-and-mortar business into an online business? In today's episode, we explore how to approach the challenge of transitioning from a traditional business model to one you can operate from anywhere in a location independent lifestyle. Guest, Matt Bowles, is the Founder of Maverick Investor Group and Host of The Maverick Show, a podcast that highlights real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and world travelers. Matt is no stranger to Badass Digital Nomads and he's back to talk about how to make any business remote. Matt first shares his story of how he became a digital nomad after getting fired from his job at a non-profit. He then explains how he taught himself real estate investing and ultimately came up with the idea for a related location-independent business, including how he found his business partners and started from nothing. He also shares examples of how to apply his strategy to different industries and shares several inspiring stories of other location independent career paths, most of which you probably haven't even thought of before! Finally, he speaks on the current climate of the real estate industry and details the most affordable and passive way to invest in real estate in 2021 with no prior experience. Sick of being tied down to your town? Tune in to learn how you can break free from the 9-5 grind, even in a job that's not traditionally "nomadic." TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Kristin and Matt's favorite travel destinations and tips How travelers and digital nomads have responded to the pandemic restrictions How to design a remote business model from scratch Creating a location independent, online real estate brokerage business in an industry that is traditionally brick-and-mortar Real examples of people transforming traditional business models into location independent businesses Shifting your mindset and overcoming fear around switching to remote work Mitigating risk in running a location independent business Questions to ask yourself to fuel your entrepreneurial mindset Real estate trends in 2021 RESOURCES Get your first transfer up to £500 free with a Wise international account (My affiliate link) Travel Spots: St. Emilion, France Sao Paolo, Brazil Related Podcast Episodes – Badass Digital Nomads: How to Create Passive Income & a Location Independent Business w/ Matt Bowles One of the First Digital Nomads from Africa: Agnes Nyamwange Related Maverick Show Podcast Episodes: #5: Jennifer Magee on Running an Architectural Design Company While Traveling the World #13: Daraja Asili on Getting Over 100,000 Paying Customers Per Year to Attend Your Live Events #28: Colin Randall on Producing A-List Music Venues #34: Lydia Baikalova on Running a Wedding Photography Business Remotely #67: How to Produce a High-Quality Podcast #102: Val Schrock on Co-Founding Maverick Investor Group Book: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Videos Mentioned on Traveling with Kristin: Living in Japan as a Foreigner [Weird Japan Things] What I Love About Living Abroad The Challenges of Living Abroad Cost of Living in Spain CONNECT WITH MATT BOWLES: Website: https://www.themaverickshow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbowlesmaverick/ Free Resources: The Maverick Show Behind The Scenes Free Report: Real Estate Investing For Digital Nomads Webinar: Minimalist Packing ....................................................................................................... Thank you to my current 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Gary, Gary R, Yozhik, Bronwyn, Cynthia, Erick, Yasmine, Mike, Isaac, Michael, Scott, Karen, Erik, Heather, Craig, RZ, Timothy, Richard, Fred, and Lakshay! My goal is to create a community of 100 Patrons in 2021 - You can become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin and see all my YouTube videos first, attend monthly live streams, submit questions for the podcast, and be the first to find out about special offers and guests, as well as the chance to participate in beta programs at free or discounted rates. ....................................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Become a Patron for $5 per month Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad Buy Official Merch Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com Connect with Kristin on Social Media: 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 Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

In this podcast, I talk about what I hate (more like strongly dislike) about living abroad while sharing stories and examples of how moving to a foreign country has challenged me, caused me to miss out on important events back home, and has made me feel like an outsider. I speak on my experience struggling with cultural adaptations, dating, dealing with homesickness, and so much more. In all honesty, living abroad isn't always a magical, euphoric part of life. Traveling comes with many challenges and difficulties! There's always going to be bumps in the roads, so it's important to prepare for them if you can. The insights and challenges I share with you in this podcast will help you in preparing to live abroad. Although there will be challenges to overcome, the positive aspects of moving to a foreign country greatly outweigh the negatives. For the best things about living abroad, be sure to listen to Episode 97 of Badass Digital Nomads (if you haven't already), where I explain everything I love about living abroad! TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The worst thing about living abroad: Physical distance/separation from friends and family (homesickness) FOMO and missing life events (birthdays, weddings, babies, etc.) The hard work it takes to maintain relationships back home Saying goodbye and making new friends that you won't see for long The difficulty of dating as an expat living abroad The struggle of fitting in and feeling like an outsider The possibility of experiencing discrimination or racism Steep learning curves and frustrations that come with moving to new places Getting ripped off, scammed, and stolen from frequently in foreign countries Language barriers and communication difficulties Being asked about politics and becoming the spokesperson for your country Paying U.S. taxes when you're not living in the U.S. Confusing or losing your sense of self RESOURCES Get your first transfer up to £500 free with a Wise international account (My affiliate link) Videos: The Worst Things About Living Abroad The Best Things About Living Abroad How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years What It's Like Being a Foreigner in Japan (Asian Boss) Living in Japan as a Foreigner - Weird Things I Noticed (Traveling with Kristin) Podcasts: What I Love About Living Abroad US Taxes for Digital Nomads w/ IRS Enrolled Agent Grace Taylor Nomad List Country Rankings and Safety Metrics ....................................................................................................... Thank you to my current 2021 Patrons! Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Karen, Christine, Erik, Heather, Colin, Craig, RZ, Timothy, James, Richard, Fred, Lakshay, Issac, George, Scott, Michael J, Issac, George, Mike M., Yasmine, Heather, Bronwyn, and Cynthia. My goal is to create a community of 100 Patrons in 2021! You can become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin and see all my YouTube videos first, attend monthly live streams, submit questions for the podcast, and be the first to find out about special offers and guests, as well as the chance to participate in beta programs at free or discounted rates. ....................................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Become a Patron for $5 per month Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad Buy Official Merch Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com Connect with Kristin on Social Media: 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 Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

Living abroad takes the many benefits of travel to a whole new level. But there's much so more to the expat lifestyle than posting a sweet Instagram photo. Living abroad is one of the best life experiences you can have. In this two-part episode, I list the Top Ten Things I Love About Living Abroad (and think you'll love, too!). Living abroad helps you give less f*cks while boosting your sense of self-confidence, strengthening your resilience, and providing a more open-minded perspective of the world. If you're curious about what it's really like to live abroad or if you just want to hear from a fellow expat who relates to you, this episode will provide the insights and real talk you're looking for. Throughout, I share stories and examples of how travel has helped me gain a broader perspective, taught me valuable lessons, and expanded my mind (along with my network of friends). TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How travel unlocks and stimulates your senses Why you become more present and mindful when experiencing a new place Endless options for fun + Seeing every part of life as an adventure Increasing your drive to meet new people and to meet people of diverse cultures The inevitable personal growth and development you go through while traveling Travel as the best form of education How living abroad boosts confidence and resilience Developing a keen eye for BS and scams (aka becoming street smart) Having a deeper connection to humanity and planet Earth + The impacts of climate change Becoming aware of how history repeats itself More quality, memorable time with friends and family The benefits of living and studying abroad when applying for a job + Integrating travel experience with your work Opportunities for sharing your knowledge and stories with other people Less stuff = more happiness! Listen to Part 2 of this podcast: What I Hate About Living Abroad RESOURCES Get your first transfer up to £500 free with a Wise international account. (My affiliate link) Video: How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years Podcast: How To Overcome Your Fear of Anything w/ Mike Corey Other: David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship Britannica: How Your Brain Processes Information (PS: Stay tuned for next week when I share What I Hate About Living Abroad.) ....................................................................................................... Thank you to my current 2021 Patrons! Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Karen, Christine, Erik, Heather, Colin, Craig, RZ, Timothy, James, Richard, Fred, Lakshay, Issac, George, Scott, Michael J, Issac, George, Mike M., Yasmine, Heather, and Cynthia. My goal is to create a community of 100 Patrons in 2021! You can become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin and see all my YouTube videos first, attend monthly live streams, submit questions for the podcast, and be the first to find out about special offers and guests, as well as the chance to participate in beta programs at free or discounted rates. ....................................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Become a Patron for $5 per month Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad Buy Official Merch Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com Connect with Kristin on Social Media: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

After struggling with addiction and overdosing in college, Francis Nayan decided to take a job teaching English in Europe. Unfortunately, the pay wasn't very good ($800 per month). But luckily, Francis stumbled upon a meet-up group for foreigners in Budapest, Hungary where he met digital nomads making money online for the first time. Fast-forward a couple years and Francis now makes $100K+ per year a freelance email copywriter and content strategist. In this podcast, Francis and Kristin give testimony to how simple it can be to start making money online and leading a lifestyle of location independence. Francis shares how he got started in the online business world, the benefits of how expat meetups can help you meet people abroad, and how he got his first big client as a freelancer. He explains his concept of "laptop before lifestyle" and shares some of his favorite productivity hacks. Francis also gives a ton of recommendations for things to do in Hungary and offers advice for those in recovery from addiction who are striving for freedom. If you're interested in learning how to make an income as a copywriter to fund a location independent lifestyle, this episode is packed with valuable resources and insights that will help you achieve that! TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why Francis chose to live and work remotely in Mexico and Hungary. How he learned to write copy and start a freelance copywriting business. How his studies in anthropology and archaeology helped him as a writer and a world traveler. The unique benefits of expat and digital nomad meetups, like International Meeting Point. How to go from making dollars off Upwork to getting big clients and big paychecks. The various ways writers can make money online. The reality of living and working remotely. Advice on dealing with temptation in addiction recovery. The simple productivity/remote work tool Francis can't live without. Budapest Travel Tips: Recommended sights to see Restaurants to visit The best co-working spaces in Budapest QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What are the different income streams you have and how did you set those up? What are some recommended resources for aspiring freelance writers? What do you wish you had known before becoming a full-time digital nomad? Could you ever see yourself going back to working a traditional 9-5 job? What are your favorite places you've traveled to for leisure and for work? How much does your Airbnb in Mexico cost? What traditional food dishes should people try when they travel to Hungary? And much more! RESOURCES Get your first £500 transfer free when you open a new account with Transferwise. International Meeting Point - Budapest Upwork The Copywriter Club Ket Szerecsen - Budapest Related Podcasts: Badass Digital Nomads Episodes on How to Make Money Writing and Blogging: Tom Kuegler Anthony Moore John Gorman Ayo the Author Founder of Cardplayer Lifestyle Other podcasts with Francis: The Prime Life Podcast #44 Memoirs of a Former Addict w/ Francis Nayan The Copywriter Club Podcast #213 Forging Better Habits w/ Francis Nayan CONNECT WITH FRANCIS: E-Book: The Click Rate Code Francis Nayan's Website Francis Nayan's Instagram ....................................................................................................... Support Kristin and the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Become a Patron for $5 per month Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad Buy Official Merch Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com Connect with Kristin on Social Media: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.