Traveling with Kristin

Wondering how to combat loneliness and isolation while traveling? Looking for your global travel family? Consider joining a nomadic network like Hacker Paradise! Tune in to learn how to find community across borders and travel with like-minded nomads all while staying productive in your remote job. Hacker Paradise is a global community of remote workers united by passion and ethos, rather than by industry. With the goal of being the best remote working community in the world, Hacker Paradise creates tailored online workshops to empower your team & position your business for remote success. They also serve their community by facilitating global trips around the world so remote workers can combine their love of travel with their professional ambition. Sounds incredible, right? Today, Kristin is joined by Sara Magnabosco, the Chief Operating Officer at Hacker Paradise (and the epitome of a Badass Digital Nomad). Sara’s a native Italian who’s been remote for the last two years, before which she was in rainy Belgium for four, running one of the most active coworking spaces in Europe. Ready to find your travel tribe? Listen to this week's episode for ideas!   Special Offers: Get $100 off your first Hacker Paradise trip with code: BADASS100 Get $100 off Kristin's Group Portugal Trip happening in Spring of 2024 using the code PORTUGAL100 World Nomads Travel Insurance Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list It's Travel Tuesday! Get a list of the best Travel Tuesday deals and discounts in last week's Episode 234: The Best Travel Tuesday Deals for 2023.   Topics Discussed: What it’s like to travel in a nomadic community. Combatting the loneliness of the digital nomad lifestyle. Staying productive and socially active while traveling. What a day in the life of a Hacker Paradise member looks like. Balancing group travel, solo travel, and partnered travel. Hacker Paradise trip pricing (and how to get cheaper pricing). Growing up in Italy & Why Sara left. The most memorable trips Sara has been on with Hacker Paradise. Embracing the discomfort of travel. Underrated travel destinations for 2024.   Questions Answered: What is Hacker Paradise? Who can join Hacker Paradise? Are there requirements? Should single travelers use group travel as a way to date and meet a significant other? What was it like growing up in Venice, Italy and why did you leave? Are you still an Italian resident? What is the impact of digital nomads on local communities? What’s your favorite airport, airline, and airport lounge? What are your favorite travel hacks for saving money? What’s inspiring you and challenging you as a digital nomad right now? and more!   Episode Resources:  Related Videos: Estonia e-Residency Cost, Benefits, and Pros and Cons Estonia Digital Nomad Visa [WHAT IT IS / HOW TO APPLY] Travel To Portugal with Me in 2024! 🇵🇹 Asking 10 Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online from an Island American Things BANNED Abroad Why I Left the USA for UK 🇬🇧   Related Podcasts: Slow Travel Tips from Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo Travel to Lisbon Portugal and the Algarve With Kristin in 2024 Join Me on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil In December How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World How To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions Answered Leaving Canada To Retire in Albania as a Solo Female Expat 118 Countries and Counting: Ageless Wisdom from a 58-Year-Old Digital Nomad   Book Mentioned: 12 Notes: On Life and Creativity by Quincy Jones   Other Digital Nomad Resources: Nomad Health Insurance by SafetyWing Save Money While Traveling: Revolut Favorite Remote Work Tools: Slack   Sara’s Favorite Underrated Travel Destinations: Tallinn, Estonia Sarandë, Albania Uganda Rwanda   Connect with Sara & Hacker Paradise: Follow her on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.  

Happy Thanksgiving weekend! You know about Black Friday, but what about Travel Tuesday? Travel Tuesday has the most travel-related deals and discounts of any other day of the year. In this episode, Kristin shares the top websites for you to find cheap travel, plus some of her favorite travel bags and gear. Save up to 50% off of travel using the links below! (Includes some affiliate links where Kristin can earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.)   Want to travel with Kristin to Portugal next year? Reserve the last Early Bird spot here and save an extra $100 off using the code PORTUGAL100 (first come first serve, expires on November 30).    AMAZON STORE:  Traveling with Kristin Amazon Store   CARRY-ON BAGS & LUGGAGE: Minaal Monos Nordace TravelPro   CLOTHING & APPAREL:  Unbound Merino   CRUISES:  Cruise Critic Holland America Uniworld River Cruises   ELECTRONICS DJI Store Solis Wi-Fi Hotspot   FLIGHT DEALS:  Delta Expedia Hopper Southwest Gift Card   HOTEL DEALS:  Booking.com Hotels.com IHG Resorts   TRAVEL DEALS:  Save €100 on Nomad Cruise 12 using code TWK Save $200 on Kristin's Trip to Portugal by reserving the last Early Bird spot and using the code PORTUGAL100. Portugal Trip Preview Video   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron (Thank you to Alex Duffy and The Traveling Hatter - Kristin's newest Patrons!) *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   Full show notes and the podcast transcript will be up shortly on www.badassdigitalnomads.com.

Want to get free and discounted travel through credit card points? Learn how from Austin Riffe, the Founder of Travel AF, as he shares his favorite credit card tips and travel hacking strategies for saving on flights, hotels, etc. Austin also shares the strategic advice that helped him get out of debt in less than a year (while still being able to travel!). Travel AF is “your personal trainer for inexpensive yet luxurious (award) travel”. They offer personalized points strategy planning, coaching and support, and award travel booking services. Whether you’re a travel lover, frequent flyer, business owner, or someone wanting to optimize their spending, tune in to start saving money on flights, hotels, and more. Happy traveling, everyone!   Special Offers: Get 60,000 bonus points worth $900 in travel with the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. Receive up to 110,000 bonus miles with the Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve credit card (Kristin has been using it since 2007!) Shop Kristin’s Amazon Storefront for all her favorite tech gear, remote office, and travel tools - perfect for the holidays. Get $50 off your first point strategy plan or award travel concierge with Travel AF (use code: KRISTIN) Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list.   Topics Discussed: How travel hacking works. The benefits of travel hacking. Tips for getting out of debt (without cutting out travel). What to look for in travel credit cards. How to find and cancel subscriptions and recurring expenses. Shifting your mindset around saving and spending money. Austin’s journey into travel hacking and starting an online business. Airline loyalty program devaluations. Dos and don’ts of opening and closing multiple credit cards. Transferable programs. “The Chase Trifecta” Strategy - Sapphire/Reserve, Chase Preferred, and Chase Freedom X   Questions Answered: What is travel hacking and what are the benefits? What was your job before starting Travel AF? Do you do it full-time? What expense categories did you have to reduce the most to get out of debt? Why are airlines devaluing frequent flyer miles? How many credit cards do you have open and how long do you keep them open? What are the best travel credit cards for travel hacking? Does having a lot of cards adversely affect your credit score? How can I transfer credit card points to other companies or hotels? How much do you charge to help someone plan and travel hack a trip? and more!   Episode Resources: Book Mentioned: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki   Podcasts Mentioned: Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points Ep 178: How To Make More Money Online With the Host of the Money Magic Podcast Ep 229: How To Find Balance in a Slow Travel Lifestyle While Working For Yourself with Chelsea Riffe Dave Ramsey’s Podcast: The Ramsey Show Shannon McClay’s Podcast: Martinis & Your Money Ramit Sethi’s Podcast: I Will Teach You To Be Rich   Related Videos: The Best Hotel Credit Cards for Free Travel 65 Tips to Save Money on Travel [Travel Hacks!] The Best Wi-Fi Hotspots for Travel | Travel Hacks Travel Tips & Hacks (Playlist)   Travel Hacking Resources: Find & Cancel Subscriptions: Rocket Money All the Hacks Podcast Frequent Miler The Points Guy Travel Hacking Subreddits: r/awardtravel and r/creditcards   Connect with Austin Riffe & Travel AF: Follow him on Instagram Follow Travel AF on Instagram Visit Travel AF's website   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   Full show notes and the podcast transcript will be up shortly on www.badassdigitalnomads.com.

Hear the inspiring story of how an Italian immigrant to the UK worked his way up from working in restaurants to being a successful online entrepreneur. Simone Vincenzi shares tips and advice on starting an online business, transitioning from one industry to another, and achieving both financial and location independence as an expat.   You’ll hear about Simone’s favorite places to travel, the quickest way to learn English as a second language (as an adult), and the shocking racism he experienced while traveling with his wife in South Africa. Plus, he tells you the benefits of creating a webinar for your business and how to create one on a tight budget.   Simone Vincenzi is a multi-award winning serial entrepreneur and author who has helped people to launch more than 500 profitable businesses before the age of 30 with his company GTeX. Tune in to learn more!   Special Offers:  Travel with Kristin to Portugal in 2024 Get The Webinar Conversion Kit for only $30 (half of the money is donated to a basketball charity) Try Bonsai, a comprehensive tool for your business. Apply for Relocation Support from Kristin Open a Wise Borderless Account and get a free transfer up to €500   Topics Discussed: Moving to a new country as a young adult Learning English as a second language (the quickest way) The food scene in England vs. Italy Why Simone fell in love with England Transitioning to a new industry Public speaking Making an income online How to start traveling (even when it seems impossible) Culture, food/wine, travel tips, and racism in South Africa Aligning travel with business opportunities How Simone trains people to have financial and location independence The benefits of creating a webinar for your business   Questions Answered: How did you move from Italy to the UK? What was the hardest part about adapting to UK culture? How do you learn English more quickly? What skills do you need to make money online? Did you feel safe traveling in South Africa? What business problem are you trying to solve right now? and more!   Episode Resources:    Recommended Videos: Top 10 Best Places To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month 8 Reasons I DON'T MISS Living in the USA I Asked Digital Nomads How They Make Money Living On A Remote Island 🏝   Related Podcasts: Being a Global Citizen with Russian-American Digital Nomad, Vlad Glebov How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World Living Like a Local in France & Italy: Language, Lifestyle, Cost of Living, and More One of the First Digital Nomads From Africa: Agnes Nyamwange Black Identity Abroad and Creating a Career You Love With Amanda Bates, the Black Expat   Group Travel: Nomad Cruise   Places Mentioned: Garden/restaurant where Kristin had her Sunday roast - The Grosvenor Arms, Chester, UK The Portico Library, UK Kruger National Park, South Africa Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa   Connect with Simone: Visit his website Listen to his podcast Email him: simone@gtex.org.uk   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

Is Portugal at the top of your list of places to travel or live abroad? If so, now you can visit Portugal with Kristin as your host! Kristin will be leading her first-ever group trip from Lisbon to the Algarve April 15-21, 2024.    You will get to hang out with Kristin and a group of like-minded people from the Traveling with Kristin community for 7 days while enjoying city and food tours, a hike, vineyard wine tasting, and more.    Listen to this episode to get all the details or reserve your spot now with a refundable deposit. The next two people to sign up will receive $100 off their bookings with the Early Bird rate.    Special Offers: Travel with Kristin to Portugal in 2024 - Save $100 with the Early Bird Rate Join Kristin on Nomad Cruise 12 - Save €100 with code TWK World Nomads Travel Insurance   Resources Mentioned: Trip Details and Itinerary FAQs TrovaTrip Reviews   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   Thank you to Kiana for the 5-Star Review! Badass Podcast! I first started off by watching Kristin's youtube videos and later discovered the podcast.  As someone who is actively trying to move abroad (even just temporarily), I find the podcast very informative and entertaining. It's helped me to realize this dream of mine isn't that farfetched and totally doable. Keep up the great work Kristin!   Full show notes and the podcast transcript will be up shortly on www.badassdigitalnomads.com.

Want to travel with Kristin in 2023 or 2024? Find out how to join Kristin on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil this December 2-12, 2023 and if the Nomad Cruise is right for you. You can save €100 on any cabin by using the code TWK or TravelingWithKristin with this link.   Plus, we're going to Portugal in 2024! Be the first to know when tickets come available by adding your email here. Kristin will be hosting a guided trip from Lisbon to the Algarve in April 2024. 🇵🇹   Special Offers: Join Kristin on Nomad Cruise 12 - Save €100 with code TWK Get info about traveling to Portugal with Kristin in 2024 World Nomads Travel Insurance   About the Nomad Cruise: Nomad Cruise 12 What is the Nomad Cruise? (Video) Nomad Cruise Tenerife, Canary Islands Interview with the Founder of Nomad Cruise   Resources Mentioned: Amsterdam Tourist Doctor Amsterdam Hotel Doctor World Nomads Insurance   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   Full show notes and the podcast transcript will be up shortly on www.badassdigitalnomads.com.

Chelsea Riffe, a podcast creator and digital nomad, shares her inspiring journey from working odd jobs in Australia to launching a thriving online business. She discusses the challenges of balancing travel with work, emphasizing the importance of time management and setting boundaries. Chelsea also reflects on the lessons learned during COVID lockdown and how her podcast became a business channel. She offers insights on cultural adaptation, making friends abroad, and her favorite travel destinations, all while promoting a sustainable, slow travel lifestyle.

Find out the pros and cons of moving to Portugal with two California natives who now live in Portugal and run their online business, Bordr. Bordr helps people get their Portuguese tax IDs, file taxes, open Portuguese bank accounts remotely, and other bureaucratic processes you need to go through when moving to Portugal. Kathleen and Richard share why they chose Portugal as their home base, what it’s like to live there and have a baby there, and how they maintain friendships as a digital nomad family.  They also give their opinion on the downsides of living in Portugal and why they think other foreigners are moving away. Plus, they break down Bordr’s relocation services and prices, giving you insight into how they can help your move go smoothly!   Special Offers: Get $10 off any Bordr Portugal service! Find a remote job with FlexJobs (use code SAVE30 to save up to 30%) Buy Digital Nomads For Dummies Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list   Topics Discussed: Portugal’s healthcare system & Having a baby in Portugal What inspired them to leave San Francisco and move abroad Co-living in Taipei, Thailand Living in Portugal as an Asian-American family Downsides of living in Portugal (why they might leave) Cultural differences and culture shock in Portugal How social dynamics have changed since the pandemic Maintaining friendships as digital nomads Transitioning from freelancer to business owner Portugal’s d7 visa / Digital Nomad Visa Bordr Services + Prices: Tax ID/NIF, opening a Portuguese bank account remotely, NHR tax consultations, and more!   Questions Answered: What is your neighborhood like? Why did you choose Portugal as your home base? What places did you visit while slow traveling as a digital nomad? What is it like to have a baby in a foreign country? Why do you love living in Portugal more than other places? Are Portuguese people welcoming to foreigners? Are Americans ruining Portugal’s housing market? Why and how did you transition from freelancing to entrepreneurship? and more!   Episode Resources:  Recommended Videos: Best Places to Live in Portugal for Expats and Digital Nomads THIS Is How Much It Costs To Live in Portugal Now (in 2023) 🇵🇹 First Month Living in Portugal as a Digital Nomad (Pros & Cons) Living in Portugal (Playlist) Japan Travel Videos & Travel Vlogs (Playlist) Top 10 Best Places To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month Asking 10 Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online from an Island   Related Podcasts: Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad (Part 1) Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, Minority Nomad (Part 2) How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World Renouncing Your US Citizenship Part 1: Living Abroad in Canada With Erika Lind How to Renounce Your US Citizenship: Part 2 (+ YouTube Drama)   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for more details.

After traveling to 63 countries, these are Kristin's top picks for 10 places to live abroad under $1k per month, giving you a complete budget and full cost-of-living breakdown for each location. Plus, info on healthcare, housing, food, and more.   Want to travel with Kristin in 2024? Fill out the travel survey, here.   SPECIAL OFFERS: Apply for support with an overseas move.  Join Kristin's Patreon. Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter.   Videos Mentioned:  Watch the video: Top 10 Best Places To Live Well Under $1,000 per Month Easiest Countries for US Citizens To Move Best Places To Retire in the World Best Places To Live in Portugal Best Places To Live in the World Best Places To Live in Costa Rica Best Places for Digital Nomads   Cost of Living Websites:  Expat Insider Expatistan Livingcost.org Nomad List Numbeo Teleport.org   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube

Hear the inspiring perspective of Olga Pylypchuk, a Ukrainian refugee and digital nomad currently living in Poland with her mother and younger sister, while her father and teenage brother are still living in Ukraine. Learn how she’s traveling, working remotely, and coping as a family who’s been directly affected and separated by the war. Plus, Olga and Kristin share the best ways you can support Ukraine from anywhere in the world. The war in Ukraine is still very real and people need our help every day. Let’s keep spreading the word and do what we can to help Ukraine get through this! Resources are listed below.   SPECIAL OFFERS: Donate directly to Ukraine via Red Cross or UNHCR (if you are in the US, click here) Other ways to help Ukraine: SupportUkraineNow Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list Do you want to Travel with Kristin in 2024? Fill out our new destination poll, here.    Topics Discussed: What life in Ukraine was like before the war The culture, history, and food scene of Lviv, Ukraine How Olga’s family is adapting to life during the war & Why they separated Remote/freelance work for Ukrainian refugees Living and studying abroad in Poland Learning Polish as a young Ukrainian refugee How Poland is supporting Ukrainian refugees How Ukrainians are coping with the war Where Olga’s been traveling as a digital nomad The best ways to help Ukraine (from any country)   Questions Answered: How have you been affected by the war as a Ukrainian citizen? How do you support yourself with remote work? What is it like to study abroad and live/work in Poland? How has your family coped with the war in Ukraine? Is your social network different after moving to a different country? Are there strong Ukrainian communities in Poland? How are they doing? How often are sirens going off in Ukraine in 2023? How do you envision your future? Would you move back to Ukraine? Do Ukrainian men have to join the military or can they still work their regular jobs? and more!   Episode Resources:  Recommended Videos: I Asked Digital Nomads How They Make Money Living On A Remote Island 🏝 Asking 10 Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online from an Island Digital Nomad Life in Krakow, Poland: Cost-of-Living, Apt Tour & Vlog   Related Podcasts: Being a Global Citizen with Russian-American Digital Nomad, Vlad Glebov My Thoughts on the War in Ukraine and How To Help (from 2022)   Digital Nomad Resources Mentioned: Nomad Island Fest Web Summit   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for more details.