Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise. (Referral link)   British expat and entrepreneur, Jamie Atkinson, reveals how he went from working as a furniture salesman to living and working online in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.   He details his journey to becoming a digital nomad and online business owner. He also discloses his cost of living in Tamarindo and shares his candid views on the pros and cons of living in Costa Rica.   At the end of this episode, he gives his top business and sales advice that you can apply to any industry. He also shares how he started, grew, and monetized his podcast.    Jamie Atkinson is such a fun, high-energy guy with tons of business and life experience to share. If you’re an aspiring digital nomad, online business owner, or want to live in Costa Rica someday, this episode is for you!   Episode 196 Special Offers:  Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise Become a Patreon Patron and support the podcast Buy a copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies Start earning an online income with the Freelance to Freedom Online Course Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter   EPISODE 196 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Pros and cons of living in Costa Rica Cost of living in Costa Rica How much to rent a 3BR apartment in Tamarindo How the increased cost of living is impacting crime rates in Costa Rica How to boost your productivity and quality of life as an entrepreneur. Making friends and building a community abroad. Tips for creating work/life balance while working remotely. Preparing to become a digital nomad. All the ways Jamie tried to make money online before starting a remote online coaching business. How to learn new professional skills to increase your income and level up in your career. Jamie’s #1 sales tip/skill his team focuses on. How to transfer your skills from past jobs to a new career. Reasons why people fail at starting a podcast How to know if you should start a podcast this year. How to monetize your podcast using Jamie’s step-by-step sales framework.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Why did you leave England and how did you end up in Costa Rica? How do you find fast wifi in Tamarindo? What is the cost of living in Costa Rica? How safe is it to live in Costa Rica as a "gringo"? Can you attribute your current business success to your job in furniture sales? What are your best tips for being a great salesperson? Who should start a podcast in 2023? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Send Money Online: Wise (TransferWise) Website Hosting: Bluehost   Related Podcasts: How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium How To Live Like a Local Anywhere in the World With Brent and Michael Are Going Places Is It Possible To Fully Integrate With a Foreign Culture?   Related Videos: 8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left] What the British Think of American Tourists 🇺🇸🤔 Costa Rica Cost of Living for Foreigners and Expats Best Places for Expats To Live in Costa Rica 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 Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa Explained 🌴🐒   Connect with Jamie: Follow him on Instagram Connect with him on Facebook Listen to High-Ticket Podcast Rebels  Get featured on Jamie’s Podcast   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  

Try PIA VPN for four months FREE at piavpn.com/badass    Kristin walks through Dublin, Ireland, talking to locals about what they like (and don't like) about their city. She also speaks with locals from Belfast, Northern Ireland about the differences between the two capital cities.    Episode 195 Special Offers:  Get 4 Months free with Private Internet Access VPN Become a Patreon Patron Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter   New Videos on YouTube.com/TravelingwithKristin: Cost of Living in Lisbon,Portugal 1 Day in Porto | Portugal Travel Guide 10 Digital Nomads Reveal How They Make Money Online from Madeira Island A Day in the Life Living on Madeira Island   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 ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.  

Try a Solis WiFi Hotspot & Powerbank for International Travel. (Ad)   An expat in Colombia joins Kristin to talk about the reality of learning languages abroad and coping with culture shock in Colombia and Germany.   Originally from Venezuela, Joiner moved to Colombia a few years ago to escape the political crisis. Now, he’s teaching English and Spanish remotely while living in Colombia and traveling the world.   Tune in to hear the reality of living in South America as an expat, plus tips and hacks for learning a new language (fast). Joiner also shares his thoughts on how we can help for native Spanish speakers to learn English.   Then, find out how you can live in Colombia with a Colombia Student Visa.   At the end of this episode, Kristin and Joiner compare Spanish slang words in Colombia, Venezuela, and Costa Rica!   Shoutout to our listener, Dustin, a student of Spanglish360, who introduced Joiner to Badass Digital Nomads! Thanks, Dustin! Episode 194 Special Offers:  Try a Solis WiFi Hotspot & Powerbank for International Travel Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Become a Patreon Patron and support the podcast Buy a copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies Learn how to earn an online income with the Freelance to Freedom Online Course Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter   EPISODE 194 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How you can learn a foreign language faster and easier. A unique process for learning Spanish. Tips and tricks for mastering a new language. Empowering yourself to learn something new at any age. How to cope with culture shock Adapting to life in a new country/continent. The difference between life in South America and life in Europe. Why young people in Germany are speaking English more often than German. Joiner’s travel plans for 2023. The best way to travel throughout South America. How to teach remote language classes while traveling. Spanish slang words from Venezuela, Colombia, and Costa Rica. The cultural and lifestyle differences between Venezuela and Colombia. How Joiner is integrating social work into the teaching profession. Remote/flexible job opportunities for ESL students. How to live in Colombia long-term the Colombia Student Visa.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Why do people struggle to learn Spanish and how to make it easier? Why is it so hard to learn a new language and how to learn faster? When is the best time to learn a language? Is there an age limit on when you can learn a new language? Why did you move to Germany and how long did you stay? Did you feel culture shock when you first went to Europe? Where did you get the courage to travel the world solo? How do you travel safely in South America? Do accents change when you learn a new language? How can we make English lessons more accessible in Latin America? Has there been an influx in people from other countries that are working remotely? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Learn Spanish online: Spanglish360 How to Get a Colombia Student Visa   Related Podcasts: The Best Way To Learn a Foreign Language (Fast) How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium How To Live Like a Local Anywhere in the World With Brent and Michael Are Going Places Is It Possible To Fully Integrate With a Foreign Culture?   Related Videos: Life in Lisbon, Portugal as a Digital Nomad: Cost-of-Living First Month Living in Portugal as a Digital Nomad (Pros & Cons) 17 Ways Portugal and America Are Different 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   Learn More About Spanglish360: Visit their website Follow them on Instagram Follow them on Facebook Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group   ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com   ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin  

Get $75 off your first purchase of Anatomie Travel Apparel.   Do you want to own income-producing rental properties but don't know which markets to invest in? Do you worry about having enough money or time to manage an investment property?   In today's episode, find out how you can invest in turn-key, passive income-producing real estate properties throughout the US, even if you live in a different city, state, or country!   Matt Bowles, digital nomad and Founder of The Maverick Investor Group, teaches you how to start an investment portfolio of long-term rentals that can grow your wealth in five unique ways.   Matt breaks down everything from home prices and down payments to potential ROIs you can get by investing through The Maverick Investor Group.   Then, Matt and Kristin discuss a few pressing issues travelers are currently facing around the world and how we can create a positive impact while traveling.   Episode 193 Special Offers:  Get $75 off your first purchase of Anatomie Travel Apparel Try a Solis WiFi Hotspot & Powerbank for International Travel Download a package of free resources from Matt Bowles   EPISODE 193 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Matt helps people invest in turnkey real estate in the best markets. Why turnkey real estate investing is perfect for digital nomads. 5 ways to build equity through real estate, even through inflation and recessions. How to passively invest in real estate with the least money down. The lesser known benefits of owning a rental property. Potential home prices and ROIs you can get through The Maverick Investor Group. Mitigating the risks associated with passively investing in real estate. Why long-term rentals are more passive and sustainable than short-term rentals. How Matt got into a black tie gala in Ghana by buying an NFT. Current events and issues travelers are facing around the world. How travelers can make an impact while traveling the world.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What’s going on in the US real estate market right now? How do you find property managers? What are the top US real estate markets to buy in in 2023? Are you still working in Florida since the real estate boom? Do you have any real estate investment horror stories? Do any of your clients turn their properties into short-term rentals? Can anyone from any country invest with The Maverick Investor Group? What types of people make an income from long-term rental properties? Do you have your own real estate portfolio? Can real estate agents work with you? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Invest in Real Estate: The Maverick Investor Group   Recommended Books: Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain   Related Podcasts: Listen to Part 1: How To Choose Your Next Travel Destination with Matt Bowles of The Maverick Show How to Build a Location Independent, Passive Income Business with Matt Bowles How to Make Any Business Location-Independent with Matt Bowles, Host of The Maverick Show The Maverick Show #03: From House Hunters International to Relocating Professional Poker Players: Sustaining a Long-Term Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Kristin Wilson Finding Love Abroad, Living in Mexico as an Expat Family, and Coping With Burnout With Amy Scott of Nomadtopia Radio Quitting Your Job To Start an Online Business With Mitko From That Remote Life   Related Videos: THIS Is How Much It Costs To Live in Portugal Now (in 2023) 🇵🇹 10 Passive Income Side Hustle Ideas To Make Money Online in 2023 I Asked Digital Nomads How They Make Money Living On A Remote Island 🏝   Connect with Matt: Visit his website Follow him on Instagram Check out The Maverick Investor Group Listen to The Maverick Show   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   ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

Try a Solis WiFi Hotspot & Powerbank for International Travel. (Ad)   What kind of traveler are you? How do you choose where to travel next? Travel podcast host, Matt Bowles, joins us from Senegal to talk about his four main strategies for choosing your personal travel "style" or type. He also fills us in on his favorite places to travel in Africa and unique events he recommends from a white truffle festival in Italy's wine region to a digital nomad conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina.   Whether you're in the mood for a spontaneous adventure, a relaxing retreat, a guided group tour, or a solo jaunt around the world, Matt's travel strategies will help you choose a winner.     Whatever your travel style is, it’s important to prioritize activities and places that fulfill and excite you. Tune in to learn how to choose and plan trips that align with your travel style!   Tune in for Part 2 of this interview next week as the conversation shifts from travel to turnkey real estate.   Matt shares how you can earn passive income from owning investment properties in the USA - even if you live in another city, state, or country!    Episode 192 Special Offers:  Get a Solis WiFi Hotspot for travel (It doubles as a charging station for your devices!) Become a Patreon Patron Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter   EPISODE 192 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Matt’s experience traveling and filming in Africa. Unique cultural events and festivals around the world, like Afrochella & Alba White Truffle Fair. The evolution of the digital nomad community in Buenos Aires, Argentina. How governments are promoting remote work and the digital nomad lifestyle. What it’s really like to hike and summit Mount Kilimanjaro & How Matt prepared for the hike. Traveling solo vs. Traveling in a group. Traveling spontaneously vs. Planning ahead. Matt’s top travel destinations and things to do in Africa. Passive real estate investment opportunities for beginners and digital nomads. The benefits of owning a rental property, even during inflation and recessions.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How do you plan your travel itineraries? How do you feel about traveling as a digital nomad after the pandemic? Why hike Mount Kilimanjaro?  How did you feel when you reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro?  What are your favorite places you've traveled since the pandemic?  How has Argentina changed in the past 10 years as a travel, tourism, and expat destination?  Where are you going next? How do you afford to travel while working remotely?  How is Maverick Investment Group different from other investment groups? What are the best real estate markets to buy in right now? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Free Resources for Badass Digital Nomads Listeners The Maverick Investor Group Remote Year   Related Podcasts: How to Build a Location Independent, Passive Income Business with Matt Bowles How to Make Any Business Location-Independent with Matt Bowles, Host of The Maverick Show Traveling the World as a Surf Photographer with Jimmy Wilson What It's Like to Work Online and Travel with Remote Year How To Travel the World Full-Time with Remote Year Founder, Greg Caplan The Maverick Show #211: Summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Ethiopian Immigrant Culture, and Why Japan is So Amazing with Tammer Abiyu   Related Videos: 10 Passive Income Side Hustle Ideas To Make Money Online in 2023 I Asked Digital Nomads How They Make Money Living On A Remote Island 🏝 Why I Left the USA (Again) 6 Underrated Countries To Visit 🌍 Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2023 First Month Living in Portugal as a Digital Nomad (Pros & Cons)   Matt’s Top Travel Destinations/Recommendations in Africa: Senegal Nairobi, Kenya Nightlife & Festivals - Accra, Ghana Safari in East Africa - Tanzania & Kenya Cleanest & Safest African City - Kigali, Rwanda Kigali Genocide Memorial - Kigali, Rwanda See the Silverback Gorillas - Kigali, Rwanda “The NYC of Sub Saharan Africa” - Johannesburg, South Africa   Connect with Matt: Visit his website Follow him on Instagram Free Stuff   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 ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

Protect your privacy online with a VPN: get four months FREE with Private Internet Access at piavpn.com/badass    Author and Top Medium Writer, Niklas Göke, based in Germany, joins Kristin to talk about the journey of becoming a self-made entrepreneur and making a living from your creativity.   He shares valuable insights on how to balance and prioritize work, your personal life, and relationships. Then, he highlights the business management tips and tools he uses to manage his remote team and grow his online business, Four Minute Books.   Plus, Nik shares the secret behind how he was able to summarize one book per day for an entire year and shares his best advice for people who want to write their own book.   Episode 191 Special Offers:  4 Months free with Private Internet Access VPN Become a Patreon Patron Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Take Kristin’s Freelance to Freedom Online Course Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter   EPISODE 191 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Nik’s perspective on how creativity works. Why Nik started writing on Medium & How it led him to start his own online business. The benefits of studying abroad as an international exchange student. The ideal length of time to live and work in a foreign country. How it feels, as an EU citizen, to be able to live and work in any country in the EU. Why having an EU passport is such a huge privilege. What makes a long distance relationship successful. How Nik makes money writing online + Behind the scenes of Four Minute Books. How to prioritize work, life, and relationships. Team management tips and tools for self-employed entrepreneurs and creatives. A powerful tip for people who want to write fiction. Overcoming the challenges of writing a book. Nik’s next big goal & What he’s struggling with right now.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What did you learn from reading and summarizing hundreds of books? Why did you start writing on Medium? Was your family supportive of your non-traditional writing career? What was your experience coming to study abroad in the US? How long do you have to stay in a new place to feel fully integrated into the culture? How did you meet your girlfriend and do you plan on moving to the same country at some point? What is Four Minute Books and how do you make money from it? Who did you hire to help you with Four Minute Books and how do you manage your team? Will you ever sell your business? And more!   RESOURCES Automated Scheduling: Calendly Start Writing Online: Medium, Quora Full-Service Ad Management: Media Vine Learn Something New: Blinkist Team Management Tools/Software: Trello, Loom, Camtasia, Evernote, DropBox Other: Heroic (formerly PhilosophorsNotes) Books Mentioned: 2-Minute Pep Talks by Nik Goke The 4 Minute Millionaire by Niklas Göke Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss Atomic Habits by James Clear Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t by Steven Pressfield The Authentic Swing by Steven Pressfield The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Related Podcasts: Quitting Your Job To Start an Online Business with Mitko From That Remote Life How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium Is It Possible To Fully Integrate With a Foreign Culture? Being a Digital Nomad in Southeast Asia With Giang Cao From Vietnam The Tim Ferriss Show with Steven Pressfield  Related Videos: Life in Lisbon, Portugal as a Digital Nomad: Cost-of-Living First Month Living in Portugal as a Digital Nomad (Pros & Cons) What is Stoicism and Why Should You Care? Connect with Nik: Visit his website Follow him on Medium Check out Four Minute Books Connect with him on LinkedIn 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 ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

Have you ever wondered how to get hired as a virtual assistant? Or, have you ever considered hiring a VA so you can save time and increase productivity? Tune in to learn from Ethan Bull, Co-Founder of ProAssisting, about how to find or become a virtual assistant or remote executive assistant. ProAssisting is a full-service remote executive assistance company that partners with remote assistants across the US and internationally, matching them with companies or executives. Whether you’re looking to hire a VA or you want to become a VA (as a part-time side hustle or a full-time career), you’ll learn the best tips and tricks for getting started!   Episode 190 Special Offers:  Find a remote job with FlexJobs (use code Save30) Become a Patreon Patron  Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies   EPISODE 190 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How studying abroad sparked Ethan's love of travel and led him to become the remote business owner he is today. Top skills and requirements for virtual/remote executive assistants. The #1 interview question ProAssisting asks candidates in remote executive assistant interviews. How Ethan found an executive assistant job in the entertainment industry. How he went from being a virtual assistant to starting a virtual assistance company. The relationship between hospitality, business, and executive assistance. The rise of remote work & how companies can adapt.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What skills are required to get a job as an executive assistant? How many people can virtual assistants work with at the same time? Should beginner remote assistants reach out to companies directly or use a remote work agency? Who should read The 29-Hour Workday and why? With the rise of remote work, are more New Yorkers moving upstate to remote areas? How does someone get a remote executive assistant with a company like ProAssisting? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Find VAs & Remote VA Jobs: UpWork, Fiverr, ProAssisting Digital Communication & Training Tools: Loom, VidYard   Related Books: The 29-Hour Workday by Ethan Bull and Stephanie Bull From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks   Related Podcasts: How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium How To Master Remote Work and Find Remote Jobs With the Author of Running Remote What It's Like to Work Online and Travel with Remote Year How To Make $10K/Mo as a Digital Nomad Copywriter in Budapest How I Make Money Online - My Top 10 Online Income Streams   Related Videos: Be a Hospitalian | Bobby Stuckey | TedxBoulder    Connect with Ethan & ProAssisting: Visit ProAssisting’s website Connect with him 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.

Can moving abroad improve your health and wellness? Tune in as Kristin speaks with a registered nurse about how different lifestyles in different countries impact your health, wellness, and quality of life. Plus, how the culture in the society you grew up in (and live in) can affect your health long-term.    “Just being aware that a lot of your lifestyle is also imprinted by the culture of the society is the first step. This is like an awareness that many of your daily habits can actually be pushed upon you by the culture that you live in. So, you’re also finding a lot more people who are nearing retirement age who are opting to move to different countries so they can have a better quality of life and they can have more affordable healthcare.” - Kristin Wilson   EPISODE 189 SPECIAL OFFERS: Become a SafetyWing Ambassador Enroll in SafetyWing Nomad Insurance   EPISODE 189 TOPICS DISCUSSED: Increasing your health and wellness by moving to a new city or country Food quality in the US versus abroad Major cultural differences that impact health and wellness: Food, exercise, pace of life, and more. Reasons why people in Blue Zones live longer, happier lives. Finding balance between stimulation and rest. Why food and produce are better outside of the US. How lengthy commuting contributes to an unhealthy lifestyle. How labor laws impact American workers compared to other countries. Health insurance Protecting your physical and mental health at home and abroad The dangers of non-US countries adopting American work and lifestyle practices. Kristin also shares her experience with severe burnout and how that health crisis led her to move to Costa Rica and never look back. Kristin contrasts the lifestyle of the 60 countries she’s lived/worked in with the lifestyle of the United States.   RESOURCES Related Videos: How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] Best Places To Travel or Live (Kristin’s YouTube Playlist) My Favorite Places in the World ❤️🌍 Best Places to Live in Portugal for Expats and Digital Nomads 6 Underrated Countries To Visit 🌍 Best Places To Live in Costa Rica 10 Passive Income Side Hustle Ideas   Related Podcasts: How I See the U.S. After 15 Years Abroad (EXTENDED UNCUT VERSION) Why I Left the US (Again) and Moved to Portugal First Month Living in Portugal as a Digital Nomad Is It Possible To Fully Integrate With a Foreign Culture? Creating the First Social Safety Net for Remote Workers and Travelers Jason Pizzino on Staying Healthy While Traveling Building Online Income Streams From Real Estate, Stock Photography, and Travel Blogging (Couple living in Bulgaria)   Destinations:  Asheville, NC Henderson, NC Knoxville, TN San Jose, CA Sparta Michigan Traverse City, Michigan Blue Zones Connect with Nurse Julie and Nurse Kathy on Nurse Table Talk ........................................................................................... 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 ........................................................................................... A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin  

Kristin highlights the top ten places to travel in 2023, according to Forbes, with interesting facts and must-see things to do about each location. Tune in next week for a special interview about how to choose travel destinations that boost your health and wellness.    Thanks to listener, Claude Michel from Canada for the recent podcast review! Leave a review at Lovethepodcast.com.   Episode 188 Special Offers:  Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Enroll in SafetyWing Travel Insurance   RESOURCES & SHOW NOTES: Related Podcasts: 2022 Year In Review   Related Videos: Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online Best Places For Digital Nomads To Live Best Places To Live Abroad Best Places To Retire in the World International Living Best Places To Travel Top 10 Places To Travel in 2023   Recommended Books: Digital Nomads For Dummies ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast in 2023: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review www.badassdigitalnomads.com   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.  

Kristin shares her biggest insights, lessons, and takeaways from 2022 and looks forward to 2023.  What would you like to hear Kristin cover more of in the upcoming year? Where would you like to travel on a Traveling with Kristin trip or retreat? Reply in this short poll and enter to win a free consulting call with Kristin.   Episode 187 Special Offers:  Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Become a Patreon Patron  Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Enroll in SafetyWing Travel Insurance Fill out the podcast poll Gain freedom as an online freelancer Join Kristin's mailing list   EPISODE 187 TOPICS DISCUSSSED: Holiday travel delays Badass Digital Nomads listener stats, countries, and demographics 5 Life Lessons from 2022:  1. There's more to creativity than you think 2. The relationship between time, failure, growth, and success 3. Opportunities in the Permissionless Economy 4. Inputs = Outputs 5. Your tribe/community is everything Goals for 2023 Philanthropy Sustainable Travel Traveling with Kristin Trips and Retreats   RESOURCES & SHOW NOTES: Related Podcasts: Top 5 most downloaded podcasts from this year: 1. Taking the First Steps in Your Relocation Abroad 2. First Month Living in Portugal as a Digital Nomad 3. Medical Tourism and the Cost of Healthcare Abroad 4. Living in Spain as an Expat or Digital Nomad 5. Dating as a Digital Nomad 100th Anniversary Episode Lessons from 1 Year in Podcasting Ayo Awosika on How To Make Money Writing on Medium Sustainable Travel   Videos Mentioned: YouTube Community Page Polls 10 Passive Income Side Hustles Our Universe on Netflix  Elon Musk in 1998 (CBS Sunday Morning) Istanbul Turkey Travel Vlog The Last Tourist Documentary   Recommended Books: Digital Nomads For Dummies Put Your Ass Where Your Heart Wants To Be The War of Art   Articles: How the World Will Change When Everyone Works Remotely   Philanthropic Organizations: Team Trees: 24 million trees planted Team Seas: 33 million pounds of trash removed Charity Water One Tree Planted   ...........................................................................................   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 new "Producer" Patron, Eric Kwang, contributing $100 per month to support Kristin's content.   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.