Travel Like a Boss

On this episode, Brian opens up about the nomadic life. He tells his journey into becoming a digital entrepreneur. He gives tips and advice for all the digital nomads and nomad-wannabe. This is an inspiring conversation about the work and life away from home. Before you book a one-way flight, make sure you listened to this episode.

This episode tackles on interesting stuff about online payments and currencies that are very relevant in the modern era. He talks about the aspects and considerations of buying bitcoins. Listen to the end and find out whether cryptocurrency is for you or not.

This is an amazing episode that talks about a lot of stuff about being location independent. He shares his quest as a nomad, leaving Ireland and traveling the world. He recounts his journey in Thailand, Taiwan, Bali and Gran Canaria where he lived and worked as a digital nomad.

Johnny FD gives an emphasis on one of the most important parts in traveling – THE PACKING. He shares some tips on how to minimize your luggage and bring convenience to your travel. He also gives tips on what to bring and what not to bring for an easier and happier trip. If you are often stuck in the dilemma of packing, then make sure you listen to this episode.

One of the few female travel bloggers to visit Ukraine, Amy Butler shares her experience in this amazing yet undiscovered country in Europe. She is a certified English teacher who is on a mission to travel and see the world. Having a female expat on the show, we get to hear a new perspective on what it’s like to work and live in Kiev, Ukraine. She talks about the quality of life in the country as well as the downside of it. She also talks about Ukrainian people, their attitude, and their culture. This brief conversation gives a bigger picture on why Ukraine is one of the best places to visit.   Links: Thewayfarersbook.com Facebook Twitter Twitter   Trip Streak - Smarter Travel Search   Time stamps: 03:00 – Subway system in Ukraine 05:51 – The Expat community in Ukraine 10:04 – Language barrier 16:56 – Why she chose to travel Ukraine 17:45 – Safety in Ukraine compared to the U.S. 23:06 – Cost of Living 28:50 – The downside of Ukraine 29:30 – Health care in Ukraine 31:04 – The dating world 41:03 – Booming of IT and online businesses 44:00 – The undiscovered Europe 47:38 – Truth about Ukrainian people   Enjoy this episode? Share it with friends!  

Have you ever met an entire family of nomads? Ka Sundance proves to the world that traveling with a family of eight is not a burden but a wonderful and gratifying experience. He gives people one less excuse to travel and start a location independent life. With his wife and six kids, they were able to travel to 3-4 countries each year and live a life of purpose and freedom. This episode tells their story on how they manage to travel around the world despite the size of their family. You'll learn how their lifestyle started and why it is better to travel as a family than to travel alone.   Links: Thesundancefamily.com Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Trip Streak - Smarter Travel Search   Time stamps: 02:32 – How it all started 4:18 – Air travel expenses 5:49 – Travel Hack: Coming to the airport 3-4 hours early 9:33 – Traveling with the family versus traveling alone 17:35 – Building a community of family travelers 23:41 – Becoming vegan 30:48 – Why not root in one country longer 33:49 – Benefits of online businesses to nomads 35:31 – How he manages the travel expenses 47:53 – Traveling light for 8 people 57:06 – Reality and mentality of other people   Enjoy this episode? Share it with friends!  

From digital nomads to entrepreneurs, Derek Pankaew and Eric Lafleche share their journey on how they come up with the idea of the Flexr, the world’s first foldable, travel-friendly pullup bar. Having been traveling around the world themselves, they were able to create a unique product that could allow travelers to do pullups wherever they are, whenever they want. On this episode, they talk about the concept of the product and the marketing strategies they used in creating an impact. They also talk about the failures, the plights and the challenges they had to overcome for the product to finally be ready for its launch. Be the first ones to buy the Flexr and enjoy a super discounted price!   Link: Travelpullupbar.com   Discussed: Ep 99 - Moving to Austin,  $30k a Month from TeeSpring, Saving on Taxes and Amazon FBA Ep 135 - New York Corporate Employee to Chiang Mai Digital Nomad Ep 158 - Travel Hacks, Life Advice, and Leveling Up Ep 46 - Freedom Fast Lane with Ryan Daniel Moran, Zen Active Sports, Creating Products on Amazon, eCommerce Johnny's Guide to Ukraine: Kiev, Odessa, Lviv, and Chernobyl Trip Streak - Smarter Travel Search   Time stamps: 13:22 – Corporate life in New York 18:03 – NY versus Austin: Digital Entrepreneur Community 21:42 – The idea behind Flexr bar 25:57 – Struggles in launching the business 32:49 – Taking an idea into the next step 39:47 – Learning the basics in launching a product 44:18 – The launch of the Flexr 50:00 – Marketing plan for Flexr 57:06 – How Kickstarter helps in marketing   Enjoyed this episode? Share it with friends!  

Can’t get enough of Ukraine? Xiaohui Wang a.k.a “X” is the founder and CEO of Essence of Email, an online marketing agency specializing in email marketing for eCommerce stores. He left his corporate job in San Francisco, booked a one-way ticket to Thailand, and started a location independent business. On this episode, X brings us to the charming place of Kiev, Ukraine. He talks about the lifestyle to expect and what your money can buy you. You'll find out why it's a perfect destination for tourists and digital nomads who love to travel and work at the same time.  By the end of this show, you'll want to pack your bags and visit yourself!   Links: Essenceofemail.com x@essenceofemail.com   Discussed: Johnny's Guide to Ukraine: Kiev, Odessa, Lviv, and Chernobyl Trip Streak - Smarter Travel Search   Time Stamps: 01:21 – One-way ticket to Thailand 02:54 – Nomad Summit and Conferences 05:37 – Becoming a Digital Nomad 07:28 – What drove him into this business 11:32 – Traveling lifestyle and mentality 16:53 – Winter: The downside of Kiev 21:16 – Reasons why people visit Kiev 24:04 – Prices vs. Value 28:20 – Co-working spaces in Kiev 30:36 – Expenses: Food and Transportation 35:44 – Currency in Ukraine 41:48 – His location independent business 55:06 – Bank stability in Kiev 59:06 – Staying in Ukraine   Enjoy this episode? Share it with friends!    

Want to know if Ukraine is worth traveling? Ryan Murfield tells the story of how he joined the Peace Corps, a volunteer program run by the US government, to travel for free. Having the dream to travel but with no money, he embarked on this journey and found himself in an amazing place – Lviv, Ukraine.  On this episode, Ryan talks about his 27-month quest as part of the Peace Corps and how his life went on in a small village in Ukraine. This time, he went back to Lviv, not as a volunteer but a tourist, to explore more of this wonderful place. Without a doubt, Ryan found himself falling in love with Lviv.   Links: Johnny's Guide to Ukraine: Kiev, Odessa, Lviv, and Chernobyl Trip Streak - Smarter Travel Search   Time Stamps: 05:23 – The start of Ryan’s travel journey 06:12 – Applying for Peace Corps 08:09 – What is Peace Corps 09:45 – Responsibilities of Peace Corps 10:45 – Being part of the Peace Corps 19:47 – Learning the Ukrainian language 25:03 – Ukrainian food 27:34 – 2-year stay in Lviv, Ukraine 33:03 – Transportation in Lviv, Ukraine 38:14 – Perks of seeing Lviv, Ukraine: Restaurants, Food, and Costs 46:19 – Why is it cheap in Lviv, Ukraine 50:12 – Secret-themed restaurants 01:01:48 – Why is Lviv, Ukraine a great place to visit   Enjoy this episode? Share it with friends!  

Johnny FD will reveal 7 key travel tips that will enhance your travel experience. He will provide ways to meet like-minded people while traveling alone and how to join free walking tours in Berlin. You’ll enjoy hearing about his adventures in Ireland, Berlin, Germany, Ukraine and the lessons learned along the way. Links: Ep 163 - Wicklow Way in Ireland & Tomato Fights in SpainEp 164 - Leaving Ireland, Adventures of Digital Nomads Dropshipping from China with AliExpress Johnny's Guide to BERLIN, Germany Johnny's Ultimate Travel Guide to Thailand Johnny's Guide to Ukraine: Kiev, Odessa and Chernobyl Coworker.com Time Stamps: 01:39 - Ireland in the Summer 02:32 - Hiking the Wicklow Way 03:48 - Affiliate World Berlin 06:52 - Traditional Germany 09:15 - AirBnB side income 10:59 - Affiliate World Europe Shopify & Dropshipping 13:23 - The alternative graffiti walking tour Berlin 21:41 - Meeting people in unfamiliar cities 23:56 - Thailand travel advice 30:18 - Staying in Europe long term 33:42 - Traveling Ukraine 38:18 - Coworking spaces pros/cons 40:00 - Visiting Poland   Enjoy this episode? Share it with friends!