Save up to 6x when you send, spend, and withdraw money around the world with Wise International Banking.   How do you overcome travel planning anxiety? What are the top mistakes to avoid when becoming a digital nomad? Is Airbnb too expensive for housing if you're slow traveling or living a slow retirement lifestyle?   Kristin answers your questions live on YouTube and shares a very special announcement about the rest of the year.    Congratulations to Nicole who won the $100 gift card from Unbound Merino! Thank you to everyone who left a review.   PS: If you're in Amsterdam on May 27, 2023, you can see Kristin DJ at Madam Restaurant at Amsterdam Toren at 19:00-22:00. No reservations needed.   What You’ll Learn: Kristin’s plans for traveling and DJing in Europe in 2023. Kristin’s BIG announcement. Traveling to Ireland & Living  in England as a digital nomad. Top 3 digital nomad mistakes. How to choose which country to move to. Best/Worst parts of traveling in Europe. Choosing where to retire abroad. Thoughts/Tips on relocating to France from the US. Culture in Denmark & Switzerland. Living in Airbnbs as a slow traveler or retiree abroad. How to avoid travel itinerary anxiety and FOMO. The most remote destinations Kristin has traveled. How to stay fit while traveling.   SPECIAL OFFERS:  Get an International Account with Wise Flatio Affordable Housing for Travelers Subscribe to International Living Magazine   RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Bali Video Iceland Playlist Palle Bo Podcast Poland Cost of Living On Arrival Travel Planning: Use code BADASS for 25% off   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.

Keep your money safe while you travel with Wise International Banking. After traveling to Ireland for the first time, Kristin shares all the things that surprised her the most during her visit. Join her for a walk around the Enniskerry Powerscourt castle grounds to learn her first impressions of Ireland as an American. Hear her candid thoughts on everything from the food and weather to transportation and strange town names.   Special Offers: Leave a review for the podcast and enter to win a $100 gift card from Unbound Merino wool clothing. Save up to 6x when using your money with a Wise account.   What You’ll Learn: The cost of visiting Dublin vs. smaller towns in Ireland. The food scene in Ireland. Weather in Ireland: How good really is it? Friendliness of the locals. The reality of mental health problems in Ireland. Tips for using the bus system and taxis. Issues with internet and 5G connection Why Ireland’s population is still so small. Ireland’s nightlife and shopping culture. Strange town names.   Extra Resources Mentioned:  Podcasts:  Coping with Burnout   Videos: Clearlink CEO Rant Culture Shock in Ireland Talking to Locals in Dublin Dublin Cost of Living   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.

Want to win a free $100 gift card from Unbound Merino? 🤩 Here's how to enter: 1) Leave a 5-star review for Badass Digital Nomads this week 2) Take a screenshot, 3) Email it to hello@travelingwithkristin.com with the Subject Line: Podcast Review. (Contest closes on May 2 at 12am GMT.) You can leave a review on any platform, on our website, or at https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad. Good luck!   Kristin comes to you live from Manchester in the United Kingdom after a rocky start to the trip. She shares what to look for when renting a property abroad (to avoid similar problems), then reflects on last week's viral video about a digital nomad's controversial feature in Business Insider about why Bali’s “not worth” living in anymore. After listening to the podcast, you can watch the original video here and make sure to comment to join the conversation!   Special Offers:  Leave a podcast review and enter to win a $100 from Unbound Merino wool clothing. Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Buy Digital Nomads For Dummies Get a Solis WiFi Hotspot for international travel.   Resources Mentioned:  Bali Controversy Video Business Insider Bali Feature: "Why Digital Nomads Should Stop Living in Bali" The Last Tourist Documentary Brokedown Palace Movie Locked Up Abroad TV Show   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 love over everything for the review last week! Inspired to start my journey ❤️ Found this podcast yesterday and have already listened to many episodes! I’m feeling super inspired to create my new reality ✈️   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

Kristin has a spontaneous chat with German digital nomad and entrepreneur, Elena Poughia. Hear Elena’s insights on combining work, travel, and hobbies/interests for an epic life. Plus, why she recommends solo travel. Recorded live at Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal.   Pack light for your next trip with Unbound Merino wool clothing.   What You’ll Learn: How to design your life around travel and your interests. Why Lisbon is a great city for digital nomads. Why you should consider going to Web Summit. “Finding your space” and settling down as an expat. The benefits of solo traveling and moving abroad. What attracted Elena to travel to Portugal and Lagos. The importance of prioritizing downtime and connecting to nature and your environment. Following your instincts when traveling and living abroad. The power of tuning into what you want in life.   Special Offers: Check out Anatomie Clothing for stylish travel apparel (affiliate) Get high-quality, travel-friendly clothing at Unbound Merino (affiliate) Web Summit Lisbon Buy Digital Nomads For Dummies Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program   Meet This Week’s Guest: Ms. Elena Poughia is the MD of Dataconomy, one of the top 10 AI magazines & educational platforms in the world, and the founder of Data Natives, Europe's largest data science community. As an advocate of data privacy and ethics, is an Evangelist for polypoly and support the EIC (European Innovation Council) as an expert in various working groups. She frequently mentors startups for Vision Health Pioneers, tech2impact, African Tech Vision, Applied Data Incubator, WeWork Labs and others. She is particularly committed to supporting womxn and marginalized communities by helping them become established in tech professions.   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.  

Get $10 off Bordr’s services for moving to Portugal.   “I believe that Portugal is becoming the California of Europe.”   A chance meeting at Web Summit in Lisbon led to a Badass Digital Nomads listener sharing her experience of moving from the US to Portugal. She talks with Kristin candidly about how she was able to quell her anxiety of moving abroad and getting her D7 visa, and integrate with the local community.   What You’ll Learn:  Why to consider moving to Portugal. How to overcome concerns and anxiety about moving abroad. Where to meet people in Lisbon. How to get help with your Portugal D7 visa. Leaving your comfort zone for a digital nomad lifestyle. Free and low-cost activities to do in Lisbon.   Special Offers:  $10 Off Bordr Portugal bank, tax, and residency services Digital Nomads For Dummies book Join the 2023 Ready to Relocate Waiting List Web Summit Lisbon, Portugal   Meet This Week’s Guest: Aracelis Nass is a Corporate Nomad,  Senior Business Program Manager with more than 15 years of experience in the Tech industry. Ara helps customers to leverage most of the latest technology developments, including Cloud computing.  Internationalist by profession, Ara has lived in many countries and cities and has developed broad cultural awareness, with experiences in Caracas, Miami, Dubai, and Seattle, and now enjoying life in Lisbon. Either by mentoring, coaching, or in speaking engagements, Ara has a passion for empowering women and the next generation to achieve more in business. She is also a Sofi Financial Institution Ambassador, focusing on fostering financial awareness and personal financial planning for the next generation of professionals.   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   Shout-Outs:  Congrats to Inga for winning the $500 airline gift card on YouTube!  Congrats to Jesse for winning a free ticket to Nomad Island Fest 2023 on YouTube! Thank you to Kat Beard and Alan Schonbrun, our newest Patreon Patrons. Thank you to David Coultas for the coffee.   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

Save up to 70% on your next rental car with Discover Cars.   Kristin answers questions from subscribers and listeners in the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook group during a YouTube Live Session. Hear what people want to know about loneliness, culture shock, dating, and her personal life.    Special Offers:  Save up to 70% with DiscoverCars.com Join our Facebook Group Shop Kristin's Amazon Store You can now watch Badass Digital Nomads on YouTube!   Books Recommended:  The Daily Laws by Robert Greene The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday The Vagabond's Way by Rolf Potts Digital Nomads For Dummies by Kristin Wilson   Podcasts Mentioned: 200th Episode Experiencing Burnout Choosing a Travel Destination Dating as a Digital Nomad Learning a Foreign Language  Finding Community with WiFi Tribe   Videos Mentioned on YouTube.com/TravelingwithKristin:  Albania Travel Vlog Belfast Locals Croatia Travel Guide Living in Japan Coping with Loneliness Montenegro Travel My Favorite Places to Travel in the World Nomad Cruise Norway Arctic Coworking Lodge  Passive Income Ideas Remote Jobs  Traveling with your Cell Phone Turkey Travel Vlog Why Digital Nomads Fail   See the show notes page on BadassDigitalNomads.com for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.    Thank you again for 200 episodes of Badass Digital Nomads and special shoutout to our patrons, donors, and everyone sharing the show and leaving reviews. ❤️    

Kristin celebrates the huge milestone of publishing 200 podcast episodes. She reflects on the journey so far, how it all started, and what's next for Badass Digital Nomads.    Support the Podcast:  Leave a Review Become a Patron Buy a Coffee Leave Feedback   Related Episodes:  100th Episode of Badass Digital Nomads   Travel Locations Mentioned:  La Jolla Cove Scripps Aquarium Self-Realization Fellowship Gardens Encinitas Videos Mentioned:  High Paying Remote Jobs Cost of Living in Dublin, Ireland Talking to Strangers in Dublin Talking to Strangers in Belfast   Fill out the Badass Digital Nomads Feedback Form here.    Subscribe for updates at www.travelingwithkristin.com/subscribe

Get $100 off your first reservation in a Landing apartment using the code WELCOME100.    How do you find balance while working from home with your significant other? Jasmine Jonte and her boyfriend, Brad, are entrepreneurs and travel lovers with a home base in Phoenix, Arizona. Jasmine shares her tips for living, working, and traveling with a significant other, as well as solo-traveling across Europe. She also shares how she made the leap from teaching in inner city schools to working for herself and overcoming burnout.    Jasmine leads a done-for-you course creation agency where she ghostwrites online courses, group training programs, mini workshops, virtual challenges, and more. In fact, Jasmine is the secret mastermind behind the structure of Kristin's long-term travel and relocation course, Ready to Relocate. Today, she offers tips and advice on creating your own online course!   At the end of this episode, find out which tools Jasmine uses to run her business remotely, and the hidden gem travel destinations she’s found on her global adventures.    Episode 199 Special Offers:  Get $100 off your first Landing reservation (Use code: WELCOME100) Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Buy your copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies Join Kristin's mailing list   EPISODE 199 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Hacks for quitting annoying bad habits that are holding you back.  Creating structure and routine in your daily life as an entrepreneur. The benefits of having a home base while traveling. Transitioning from a traditional teaching job to working for yourself. How her teaching background informs her career in course creation. New to online courses? Jasmine shares her practical tips for creating an online course. The #1 thing they fix in their clients’ courses. Crazy synchronicities that happen when you travel the world. Creating healthy habits that stick no matter where you travel/live. Jasmine’s all-time favorite travel destination (that Kristin has never heard of!). Hidden gems she discovered during her US road trip. Tips for traveling with your significant other. Entrepreneurial/remote work tips and tools. Favorite project management software. Highly recommended online course platforms. Top team communication and productivity tools. The easiest way to send customized gifts to your clients.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: As an entrepreneur, do you have a daily routine? What is Brad’s morning routine as an entrepreneur? Is making an online course worth it for my business? What is the most important part of building an online course? Did you feel safe traveling through Europe alone as a woman? How long did you travel solo for? What time of year is best to visit South Florida?  Where are you traveling in 2023? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Learn how to start a Mastermind & Be your own money manager: Make More Marbles Teach Kids English Remotely: VIPKid Find Online Courses: Udemy Project Management Software: Asana, Clickup Team Communication/Productivity: Slack, Google Workplace, BOXFOX Online Course Platforms: Kajabi, Mighty Networks, Xperiencify   Books Mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear Digital Nomads for Dummies   Related Podcasts: How To Be Great and Live Your Best Life With Steph Smith io Leaving Canada To Retire in Albania as a Solo Female Expat Kristin’s 2022 Year in Review From Blue Collar Worker to Becoming a Financially Free Digital Nomad How To Master Remote Work and Find Remote Jobs With the Author of Running Remote How To Make More Money Online With the Host of the Money Magic Podcast Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points What It's Like to Work Online and Travel with Remote Year   Related Videos: 17 Ways Portugal and America Are Different 10 Passive Income Side Hustle Ideas To Make Money Online in 2023 Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2023 What the British Think of American Tourists 🇺🇸🤔 Lisbon, Portugal 2023 Cost of Living   Jasmine’s Favorite Travel Destinations: Saint George’s Castle, Lisbon, Portugal  The Wirral Peninsula, England West Palm Beach, Florida, USA Venice Canal, Los Angeles, CA, USA   Connect with Jasmine: Visit her website Follow her on Instagram Connect with her on Facebook Connect with her on LinkedIn   ...........................................................................................   Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review www.badassdigitalnomads.com   A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin   ...........................................................................................   Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group Subscribe to Kristin's weekly travel newsletter   ...........................................................................................   Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

French-American couple, Ryan and Sophie, talk about the struggles and benefits of sailing the world and living an unconventional digital nomad lifestyle. They shine light on why they left their jobs and home countries to travel, the challenges of dating someone from a different culture, and their experience buying and fixing up a sailboat to live in. Ryan and Sophie open up about the difficulty of navigating mental health issues amidst the chaos of living and traveling on a boat. Despite the many challenges of sailing and even a reduction in income from transitioning to this location-independent lifestyle, Ryan and Sophie truly believe they made the right decision.  Curious to know what life is like onboard? Thinking of hitting the high seas? Tune in to see if the sailing nomad lifestyle is right for you!   Episode 198 Special Offers:  Leave a Review Buy Kristin a Coffee Tip the Podcast Open a Wise Account 💰    NEW YOUTUBE VIDEOS:  Why Americans Move to Nosara, Costa Rica Talking to Locals in Belfast, Northern Ireland EPISODE 198 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The story of how Ryan and Sophie met abroad. Cultural differences in dating between the US, Sweden, and France. Navigating the challenges of dating someone from a different culture. The best parts of living in Sweden. Working to live vs. Living to work. Ryan’s firsthand experience with reverse culture shock as an American expat. The biggest reasons why people want to leave the US. Things people don’t realize until they travel. Why they chose to live on a sailboat & What it’s like to live and travel on a sailboat. Strategies they used to transition from regular jobs to remote jobs. The chaos and cost of living on a sailboat. Things to consider when buying a boat. The most and least expensive places to sail. Maintaining your mental health while living on the sea. Top 3 things you need to do before starting boat life.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How did you get jobs working abroad in Sweden? Where did you choose as a homebase in the world? What was your inspiration behind living on a sailboat? How did you quit your job before starting to travel? Have you been able to maintain your income while traveling full-time? How do you care for your mental health during times of chaotic travel? Were there any surprises when you bought your boat? What is the annual cost of living on a sailboat? How many hours per week do you work on the boat? What is the best way to get the internet on a boat? What underrated travel destination surprised you? What is your morning routine living on a sailboat? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Sign up for Ryan and Sophie’s course: Sailing The World with Ryan & Sophie SafetyWing Travel Insurance Wise Bank Account   Books Mentioned: Two Years Before The Mast by Richard Henry Dana   Related Podcasts: Sailing the World With Sailing Ruby Rose How To Make Money From a Sailboat With No Experience Sailing the World as a Financial Trader and Family Man with Author Patrick Schulte Dating as a Digital Nomad - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Loneliness Living in SE Asia (Part 2) 8 Things That Happen When You Travel Full-Time Leaving Canada To Retire in Albania as a Solo Female Expat Finding Job Opportunities Abroad as an Expat and Online Dating for Travelers with Fairytrail Founder Taige Zhang Is It Possible To Fully Integrate With a Foreign Culture?   Related Videos: How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] What I Dislike About Living Abroad After 20 Years in 60 Countries The Downside to Being a Digital Nomad How to Live and Work in Iceland   Ryan & Sophie’s Top Sailing Destinations: Azores Madeira Cape Verde Bonaire   Connect with Ryan & Sophie: Visit their website Follow them on Instagram Subscribe to their YouTube channel Connect with them on Facebook   ...........................................................................................   Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review www.badassdigitalnomads.com   A special thank you to Kat B for the 5-Star Review and Donation!   Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group Subscribe to Kristin's weekly travel newsletter ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise. (Referral link)   Japan has reopened for travel and cherry blossom season is upon us! Tune in to learn about Japan’s cultural differences and what it’s like living abroad in Japan as an American.  Kristin shares the culture shocks she experienced while living in Japan, along with her favorite and least favorite aspects of the Japanese lifestyle. You’ll learn about Japan’s cost of living, Kristin’s view of the Tokyo dating scene, and why it’s surprisingly difficult to stay healthy as a foreigner.   Episode 197 Special Offers:  Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise. Rent lease-free apartments in the U.S. with Landing Apartments Become a Patreon Patron and support the podcast Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter   EPISODE 196 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Adapting to foreign cultures and lifestyles. 13 things Kristin noticed while living as a foreigner in Japan. Surprising contrasts in Japanese food culture and tea ceremonies. Japan’s unique 711 convenience store culture. Nature and nightlife in Tokyo, Japan. The problem with Japan’s “work hard, play hard” culture. Dating in Japan as a solo, Western woman. Why Japan is a difficult culture to assimilate into.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How fast is the wifi in Japan? Is there free public wifi in Japan? How safe is it to travel to Japan? How expensive is it to visit Japan? What is the cost of living in Japan? Is it easy to find healthy food in Japan? Can foreigners join gyms and workout classes in Japan? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Japan Travel and Tourism Resources: Japan Tourism Board,  JR Rail Pass   Books Mentioned: Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain   Related Podcasts: Is It Possible To Fully Integrate With a Foreign Culture? Overcoming Reverse Culture Shock and Remote Work Burnout as an Expat and Digital Nomad How to Find a Co-Working Space Anywhere in the World How To Find Community Abroad With the Co-Founder of WiFi Tribe How To Live Like a Local Anywhere in the World With Brent and Michael Are Going Places   Related Videos: Living in Japan as an American  Japan Travel Videos & Travel Vlogs (Kristin’s YouTube Playlist) Living in Japan as a Foreigner (Expat Lifestyle & Cost-of-Living) How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK]   Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Kristin’s weekly newsletter Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group   ...........................................................................................   Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com