Traveling with Kristin

Learn the biggest do’s and don’ts of travel with Mark Wolter of Wolter’s World. Mark shares honest travel advice and talks about how to adapt to new cultures, deal with culture shock, and live in the moment while traveling the world. Mark, along with his wife and two sons, has been traveling the world for decades. Tune in to hear the most valuable travel tips he’s gathered over the years, including how to find the cheapest flights and hotels, tips for traveling with kids, and helpful travel/navigation apps you should download before you leave home. Plus, Mark shares the coolest tourist trap he’s visited (in Africa) and the #1 Italian city you MUST visit!   Episode 186 Special Offers:  Find a remote job with FlexJobs (use code Save30) Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Become a Patreon Patron (Welcome to new "Producer"-level Patron, Eric Kwang) Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Gain freedom as an online freelancer Join Kristin's mailing list   EPISODE 186 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Common tourist mistakes & how to avoid them while traveling abroad. The problem with travel guides. Dealing with homesickness and culture shock while traveling. Why Mark kept his teaching job while doing YouTube, blogging, and traveling. Traveling full-time as a family with teenagers. Funny culture shocks and adaptations you experience as a traveler. The best conversation starter for travelers and digital nomads to connect with locals. How to truly live in the moment while traveling. The coolest tourist trap & The coolest hidden gem Mark has experienced. Top travel tips: Finding/booking the cheapest flights and hotels, helpful travel/navigation apps, safety, & traveling with kids.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Have you ever felt unsafe in a country? What’s the first thing you do when you arrive at a new place? When did you start traveling and why? How does long-term travel and studying abroad change a person? Why did you decide to start a blog and YouTube channel? In what countries have you experienced the most intense culture shock? When you travel a lot, does the world seem more diverse or more homogeneous? And more!   RESOURCES Find Cheap Flights: SkyScanner   Related Podcasts: Check out these Badass Digital Nomads episodes about Traveling as a Family/With Kids!   Related Videos: What You Should Know About Renting a Car in Europe Visit Italy - The DON'Ts of Visiting Italy What the Brits Think of American Tourists 🇬🇧😮🇺🇸 The Road to Rome, Italy - Italy Travel Vlog Positano and Amalfi Coast, Italy Villa and Castle Restaurant [Travel Vlog] Pompeii, Wine & Pasta in Italy - [Amalfi Coast Travel Tips] 12 Travel Mistakes To AVOID - (DON'TS of Travel)   Unique Travel Destinations Mentioned: Gorilla Guardians Village, Rwanda Bari, Italy   Connect with Mark: Visit his website Subscribe to his YouTube channel Follow him on Instagram Follow him on Twitter Follow him on TikTok ...........................................................................................   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 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.

Amy Scott, a seasoned digital nomad and Host of Nomadtopia Radio, opens up about expat life and shares her advice on traveling the world as a digital nomad. Starting from the beginning, Amy talks about why she left the United States, why she never went back, and how she met her Argentine husband during her travels. She then shares what life is like now, living in Mexico as an expat family with their twin toddlers. In this episode, you’ll gain insight into the nomadic expat lifestyle before and after the pandemic, the challenges of cultivating community as a digital nomad, and why she decided to slow down and take a step back from her podcast.   Episode 185 Special Offers:  Find a remote job with FlexJobs (use code Save30) Become a Patreon Patron and support the podcast Learn how to earn an online income with the Freelance to Freedom Online Course Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter Buy a copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Listen to Amy's Interview of Kristin on Nomadtopia Sign up for a free month trial of Nomadtopia Collective   EPISODE 185 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How the pandemic and remote work has impacted life in Mexico. Amy’s spontaneous nomad story & How she started working for herself. How to transition to remote work. Finding love abroad. How her husband quit his job to become a digital nomad. Balancing work, family, and a side hustle. Staying aligned as a nomadic family & What the digital nomad lifestyle is like with kids. The challenges of working from home as a full-time traveler. Preventing burnout as a digital creator. The benefits of slowing down and putting down roots in one place. The evolution of the nomad. Amy’s new perception of the US after spending over a decade abroad. Finding community as a digital nomad.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Why did you move from Mexico City to Querétaro, Mexico? Has there been an influx of nomads in Mexico after the pandemic? Why did you leave the US? What countries did you travel to before settling in Mexico? How did you find love abroad? What motivated you to start a podcast? Why don’t you podcast as much now? Will you stay a nomad forever? Would you ever move back to the US? Who is your community now?  And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Marie Forlio’s B-School Kristin’s Webinar on How to Start a Podcast  Related Podcasts: Living as an Expat in Portugal with Josh & Kalie of Expats Everywhere Traveling the United States in an RV as a Freelancing Family With Two Kids How To Live Like a Local Anywhere in the World With Brent and Michael Are Going Places Quitting Your Job To Start an Online Business With Mitko From That Remote Life How To Change Careers and Find Community Anywhere in the World With Patrick Farrell How To Master Remote Work and Find Remote Jobs With the Author of Running Remote Related Videos: Why I Left the USA (Again) Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2023 Why I Quit YouTube How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] The Best Destinations for New Digital Nomads The TRUTH about FULL-TIME TRAVEL 🏝 [Digital Nomads] Connect with Amy Scott: Visit her website Listen to Nomadtopia Radio  Follow her on Instagram Follow her on Twitter Connect with her on Facebook   Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Subscribe to 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  

Kristin sits down with Julia Kallweit, Co-Founder of WiFi Tribe, a community of remote professionals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs from 62 nationalities who have embarked on an unconventional style of travel.  Have you ever wanted to live and travel with other digital nomads? There’s never been a better opportunity than this! Tune in to learn the origin story behind WiFi Tribe and get a glimpse into what it’s like to work, live, and experience new cultures with a community of like-minded travelers.  Julia speaks on how digital nomads can minimize the harmful impacts of tourism on local communities around the world. Then, she shares her top tips and advice on working remotely in a foreign country, recovering from burnout, and finding work/life balance as a full-time digital nomad.   Episode 184 Special Offers:  Find a remote job with FlexJobs (use code Save30) Become a Patreon Patron Take Kristin’s Freelance to Freedom Online Course Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program   EPISODE 184 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Julia’s upcoming WiFi Tribe group trip to Africa. How to be a more responsible, sustainable digital nomad. The different levels/phases of digital nomadism. How the hostel community is being affected by travel influencers and the rise of remote work. The origin story behind why Julia started WiFi Tribe. How WiFi Tribe chooses the destinations for their co-living communities. Recovering from burnout and finding work/life balance as a full-time digital nomad and an entrepreneur. Julia’s expert travel/remote work tips and recommendations.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Why don't people stay in hostels anymore? What is WiFi Tribe?  What types of people travel with WiFi Tribe? What apps, software, and platforms do you use for remote collaboration/communication? How do you find the cheapest flights and travel tours/guides? What can’t you travel without? What’s the first thing you do when you arrive at a new place? What’s your favorite way to get to know a new city? If you had to live in three countries for the rest of your life, which would you choose and why? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Digital Nomad Events: Bansko Nomad Fest Remote Collaboration/Communication: Chello, Slack, Hubspot, Zapier, Notion Book Cheap Flights: Momondo, Kiwi, Booking.com Related Books: You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero Related Podcasts: How To Change Careers and Find Community Anywhere in the World With Patrick Farrell Coworking Bansko Digital Nomad Lifestyle in Bulgaria Digital Nomad Destination - Bulgaria - Lifestyle & Cost of Living The Best Destinations for New Digital Nomads Related Videos: Istanbul Turkey 🇹🇷 Travel Tips & Things To Do | Travel Vlog Connect with Julia & WiFi Tribe: Visit WiFi Tribe's website Follow them on Instagram Connect with them on Facebook Follow Julia on Instagram 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  

Digital nomad couple, The Wandering Hartz, share their experience becoming location independent for the first time and moving from Nashville, Tennessee to Bansko, Bulgaria. Prior to selling everything to begin working remotely, Michelle worked in commercial real estate and Joel worked in film production. With a newfound freedom after Michelle was laid off, they hit the road to explore the world. Tune in to learn how they became digital nomads, tips for making a low stress transition to location independence, and how they’re generating online income streams from stock photography, travel blogging, and more.   Episode 183 Special Offers:  Find a remote job with FlexJobs (use code Save30) Become a Patreon Patron and support the podcast Learn how to earn an online income with the Freelance to Freedom Online Course Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter Buy a copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program   EPISODE 183 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: The benefits of living and working remotely in Bansko, Bulgaria as a digital nomad. How to generate online income streams from Stock Photography and Videography, Travel Blogging, and Real Estate. The power of time and patience in growing your income. Tips for selling all your belongings. How their first trip as digital nomads went awry. Navigating medical issues and health insurance as digital nomads in the US. The benefits of practicing slow travel. Finding a work/life balance while traveling full-time.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What kind of remote work are you doing? How do you find freelance jobs? Do you make more money selling stock photos or stock videos? What stock photos and clips sell the best? How much do stock video clips sell for? What is the hardest part of being a digital nomad? How many foreigners are currently living in Bansko, Bulgaria? What gear do you travel with as a photographer/videographer? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Where to Sell Your Stock Photos/Videos: Unsplash, iStock, Getty Images, Shutterstock, Pond5, 123rf, Deposit Photos, Canva, Adobe Stock Tech/Gear: Zenbook, Chromecast Digital Nomad Events: Bansko Nomad Fest, Traverse 22, Nomad Cruise 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 Quitting Your Job To Start an Online Business With Mitko From That Remote Life How To Change Careers and Find Community Anywhere in the World With Patrick Farrell How To Master Remote Work and Find Remote Jobs With the Author of Running Remote Related Videos: The Best Destinations for New Digital Nomads Coworking Bansko Digital Nomad Lifestyle in Bulgaria Digital Nomad Destination - Bulgaria - Lifestyle & Cost of Living The TRUTH about FULL-TIME TRAVEL 🏝 [Digital Nomads] How to Make Money Online and Find Remote Jobs (Playlist) 10 Ways I Make Money Online - My Top Ten Online Income Streams Connect with The Wandering Hartz: Visit their website Subscribe to their YouTube channel Follow them on Instagram Follow them on Twitter Connect with them on Facebook   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

Kristin reflects on her first month in Portugal as a digital nomad. Was leaving the USA the right decision? What are the pros and cons of Portugal? Does she prefer the lifestyle in Lisbon or Madeira? Find out in this episode.    Try Flatio for your next rental property abroad.   Episode 182 Special Offers:  Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Rent your next property on Flatio Follow Kristin on Instagram Follow Flatio on Instagram Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter Crypto.com offer ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Buy Official Merch  www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... EPISODE 182 RESOURCES: Madeira Friends Purple Fridays Startup Madeira   Related Podcasts:  Erick Prince on Moving to Thailand Living in Portugal with Expats Everywhere Zero to Travel with Oneika Traveler   Related Videos:  Top 10 Places to Travel in 2023 Top 10 Things to do in Amsterdam Why I Left the USA    

Failing as an architect led Sergio Sala to become a freelance web designer and move from Mexico to Peru to save money. A few years later, he's getting paid a full-time salary to travel the world as a digital nomad YouTuber. In this podcast, he shares the different ways he's earning an online income through different revenue streams. Sergio also highlights his favorite places to live, why he moved to China to learn kung fu, and how he adapts to foreign cultures while traveling the world. To read Sergio’s full story, pick up a copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies in-store and online now!   Episode 181 Special Offers:  Take Kristin’s Freelance to Freedom Online Course Buy Digital Nomads for Dummies Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin 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 ........................................................................................... EPISODE 181 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How studying abroad changed Sergio’s life.  Why his architecture business failed How he got started in freelance web design. Traveling the world as a freelancer and blogger. Connecting with people and cultivating community online vs. in person. Advantages of being location independent. How to start making money online. Countries with low cost of living & Sergio’s most affordable destination. Why he went to China to live in a temple, shave his head, and learn kung fu. The significance of repatriation in the modern age. Why he switched from a Spanish-speaking audience to English-speaking. Ways to make money from creating YouTube videos. Sergio’s Digital Nomad Cities guide on YouTube.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How do you connect with other digital nomads and online creators? How many freelance clients do you need to make a living? Why did you move to Peru when you first became a digital nomad? Why did you start a YouTube channel? What did you learn about yourself after living in China for a month? How do you make money as a full-time YouTuber? And more!   RESOURCES Resources for Digital Nomads: Coworking Space in Playa Del Carmen: Nest Coworking Global Youth Leadership Program: AIESEC Global Community: Nomad List Related Books: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Related Podcasts: Tulum, Mexico Digital Nomad Lifestyle – Does It Live Up to the Hype? Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad (Part 1) How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium Being a Digital Nomad in Southeast Asia With Giang Cao From Vietnam How To Change Careers and Find Community Anywhere in the World With Patrick Farrell Related Videos: Sergio’s Digital Nomad Cities Guide Living in Tulum, Mexico as a digital nomad How to Make Money Online and Find Remote Jobs (Playlist) 10 Ways I Make Money Online - My Top Ten Online Income Streams How To Make Money Online Fast 🚀 ........................................................................................... Connect with Sergio: Visit his website Subscribe to his YouTube channel Follow him on Instagram Follow him on Twitter   Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.

Want to earn six figures as a freelancing online? Learn the best freelancing tips and tricks from self-made Fiverr millionaire and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Alex Fasulo. At age 22, Alex quit her 9-5 job in NYC to dive headfirst into the world of freelancing. Over the next few years, she scaled her business from $35K per year to nearly $400K per year.    In this episode, Alex shares the exact steps she took to become a financially independent freelancer, the most common mistakes new freelancers make, and the six tools she uses to run her freelancing business.   Episode 180 Special Offers:  Take Kristin’s Freelance to Freedom Online Course Get FREE access to the Expat Money Summit Buy tickets for the Nomad Island Fest in Portugal Order your copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies Pre-order Alex’s new book, Freelance Your Way to Freedom   EPISODE 180 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Why Alex quit her 9-5 office job to start freelance writing from home. How to choose your services/offerings as a freelancer. Setting your gig’s prices & when to raise your prices. How the Fiverr Pro program helped Alex scale her business. Practical tips and strategies for growing your freelancing business. Hiring help and using AI to run your business for you. How Alex became a CNBC contributor. Huge misconceptions of freelancing that prevent people from trying it. Pros and cons of working as an independent contractor. Alex’s biggest struggle as a business owner. Software and tools you need (and don’t need) to start freelancing. The most valuable lesson Alex learned in her first year of freelancing.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: What job did you have before becoming a freelancer? Why did you choose writing as your freelancing gig? When did you switch from writing blogs to ghostwriting eBooks? How did you end up on CNBC Make It? Can freelancers make more than salaried employees? Are healthcare and taxes more expensive for freelancers? What are your different income streams? Are any of them passive? What topics do you read and learn about in your spare time and why? What was the biggest thing that helped you get more clients on Fiverr? And more!   SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES Resources for Freelancers: Accounting/Bookkeeping: QuickBooks Communicate With Your Team: Slack Take Notes & Stay Organized: Notion Async Video Messaging: Loom Design Emails, Sales Checkouts, & Forms: Flodesk   Related Books: Freelance Your Way to Freedom by Alex Fasulo Digital Nomads For Dummies by Kristin Wilson The 80/20 Principle by Richard Koch Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert   Related Podcasts: How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium Being a Digital Nomad in Southeast Asia With Giang Cao From Vietnam How To Change Careers and Find Community Anywhere in the World With Patrick Farrell How To Be Great and Live Your Best Life With Steph Smith io Traveling the United States in an RV as a Freelancing Family With Two Kids   Related Videos: How to Make Money Online and Find Remote Jobs (Playlist) 65 Tips to Save Money on Travel [Travel Hacks!] 10 Ways I Make Money Online - My Top Ten Online Income Streams How To Make Money Online Fast 🚀 Connect with Alex: Visit her website Listen to The Freelance Fairytales Podcast Follow her on Instagram Follow her on Twitter Follow her on TikTok Subscribe to her YouTube channel Connect with her on LinkedIn   Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin 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 ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.  

Kristin left the United States (again) and moved back to Europe. This podcast explains why - with reflections on how she arrived at this decision and tips on how you can get clarity around making tough choices in your life.    Episode 179 Special Offers:  Apply for a Crypto.com Debit Card 💳 (Affiliate Link) Buy Kristin a Coffee ☕️ Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter Join Kristin's Patreon for a Lisbon Apartment Tour this week   Video: Why I Left the USA (Again)   Related Podcast Episodes:  Ep 174: Spain Digital Nomad Visa Ep 175: Leaving Canada To Live in Albania Ep 176: Interview with Mikkel Thorup Ep 177: Cost of Living in Mexico Ep 178: How To Make More Money Online    ........................................................................................... Connect with Kristin:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group   ........................................................................................... Support the podcast: 🔉 Buy Kristin a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5-Star Review Visit 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.

Struggling with money or wanting to level up your online income as a freelancer or entrepreneur? This episode is for you! Kristin chats with the host of the Money Magic podcast about how to make consistent money online, build wealth, pay off debt, and form better money habits.   Earning an income online has become the new foundation of freedom, especially for those who want to become a digital nomad. Tune in to learn how Vangile is running an online business that supports a lifestyle of travel and location independence. You’ll learn how to shift your money mindset to one of abundance so you can move past the blocks preventing you from generating the wealth you deserve.    Episode 178 Special Offers:  Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Open an account with Crypto.com 💳 (Affiliate Link) Order your copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies   EPISODE 178 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Vangile’s quit her job to become an entrepreneur and digital nomad traveler. How she shifted her money mindset from scarcity to abundance (and how you can, too). Strategies for building a consistent income stream as a freelancer, independent contractor, or entrepreneur. How to start a business from scratch with no money or experience. Tapping into your ancestral wisdom to discover your natural money-making gifts. The intersectionality of generational wealth, ancestral trauma, and systemic oppression. How to overcome the fear of charging money for your services, especially after transitioning from a salaried job. The benefits of hiring a business or career coach, taking online courses, and joining mastermind groups. Setting realistic income goals based on the value you offer, rather than billing for time.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: How did you afford to travel while $60,000 in debt? How did you pay off your student loans and credit card debt? What is a fair price to charge for one’s services? Which is more dangerous - undercharging or overcharging? Can freelancing really be profitable and sustainable long-term? How do you overcome the fear of overspending or wasting money And more!   ...........................................................................................   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 ...........................................................................................   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 Paying US Taxes as an Expat Abroad – What You Need To Know Moving Overseas with 3 Kids and Investing in Real Estate Abroad (Founders of Greenback Tax Services) How to Move Abroad (with No Job or Money) with Expats Everywhere   Related Videos: Watch Kristin’s Most Recent Live Stream Q&A How to Make Money Online and Find Remote Jobs (Playlist) 65 Tips to Save Money on Travel [Travel Hacks!] 10 Ways I Make Money Online - My Top Ten Online Income Streams How To Make Money Online Fast 🚀   Connect with Vangile: Visit her website Listen to The Money Magic Podcast Listen to The Property Magicians Podcast Subscribe to her YouTube Follow her on Instagram   Vangile's Books & Journals: Heart, Mind & Money: Using Emotional Intelligence for Financial Success  by Vagile Makwakwa The Next Level You Money and Womb Journal   Extra Resources: Money Magic Courses: Wealthy Money Academy Courses Join the Wealthy Money Facebook Group Get FREE access to the 7-day Tapping Into Ancestral Money Wisdom Training 

How much does it cost to live in Mexico? Are expats ruining Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido? Solo traveling expat and entrepreneur, Vangile Makwakwa, reports back from her digital nomad home base on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. She breaks down the cost of living in Mexico (for expats and locals) and how it compares to the cost of living in her home country of South Africa.   Vangile also shares how she budgets her money as a digital nomad, what the quality of life is like for expats in Oaxaca, and why there’s growing tension between foreigners and locals.   Are you or a loved one thinking of traveling or moving to Mexico soon? This episode is a MUST-LISTEN!   Episode 177 Special Offers:  Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Open an account with Crypto.com 💳 (Affiliate Link) Order your copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies Subscribe to Kristin's weekly travel newsletter   EPISODE 177 TOPICS DISCUSSED: Why Vangile moved from South Africa to Sri Lanka to Mexico. Cost of living in Oaxaca, Mexico: Rent, amenities, wifi, food, yoga, and more. The difference in lifestyle between Oaxaca City and Puerto Escondido on the coast. Inside the culture and international community in Oaxaca. How development and tourism is creating tension between locals and foreigners. Cost of living in Mexico vs. South Africa. Meeting new people after moving to a new city or country. How Vangile budgets her money for business and personal expenses.   QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Why did you move to Mexico as an expat? What is daily life like in Oaxaca, Mexico? What is the cost of living in Oaxaca and Puerto, Escondido, Mexico? Is Mexico or South Africa cheaper to live in? Is it fair for expat destinations to have local prices and foreigner prices? Is there animosity between locals and expats in Mexico? How fast is the WiFi in Mexico? And more!   Related Podcasts: How to Be a Digital Nomad with Mikkel Thorup Is It Possible To Fully Integrate With a Foreign Culture? Living in Spain as an Expat or Digital Nomad With Chase Warrington, Host of the About Abroad Podcast Costa Rica Cost of Living for Foreigners and Expats Paying US Taxes as an Expat Abroad – What You Need To Know How To Live Like a Local Anywhere in the World With Brent and Michael Are Going Places   Related Videos: Watch Kristin’s Most Recent Live Stream Q&A My Favorite Places in the World video ❤️🌍   Recommended Resources for Digital Nomads: Audio Recording Software: Audacity Insurance: SafetyWing   Mexican Cities Mentioned: Huatulco Mexico City Oaxaca Centro Puerto Escondido   Connect with Vangile: Visit her website Listen to The Money Magic Podcast Listen to The Property Magicians Podcast Subscribe to her YouTube channel Follow her on Instagram Connect with her on LinkedIn   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 Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.