Wondering how to combat loneliness and isolation while traveling? Looking for your global travel family? Consider joining a nomadic network like Hacker Paradise! Tune in to learn how to find community across borders and travel with like-minded nomads all while staying productive in your remote job. Hacker Paradise is a global community of remote workers united by passion and ethos, rather than by industry. With the goal of being the best remote working community in the world, Hacker Paradise creates tailored online workshops to empower your team & position your business for remote success. They also serve their community by facilitating global trips around the world so remote workers can combine their love of travel with their professional ambition. Sounds incredible, right? Today, Kristin is joined by Sara Magnabosco, the Chief Operating Officer at Hacker Paradise (and the epitome of a Badass Digital Nomad). Sara’s a native Italian who’s been remote for the last two years, before which she was in rainy Belgium for four, running one of the most active coworking spaces in Europe. Ready to find your travel tribe? Listen to this week's episode for ideas!   Special Offers: Get $100 off your first Hacker Paradise trip with code: BADASS100Get $100 off Kristin's Group Portugal Trip happening in Spring of 2024 using the code PORTUGAL100World Nomads Travel InsuranceSubscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail listIt's Travel Tuesday! Get a list of the best Travel Tuesday deals and discounts in last week's Episode 234: The Best Travel Tuesday Deals for 2023.   Topics Discussed: What it’s like to travel in a nomadic community.Combatting the loneliness of the digital nomad lifestyle.Staying productive and socially active while traveling.What a day in the life of a Hacker Paradise member looks like.Balancing group travel, solo travel, and partnered travel.Hacker Paradise trip pricing (and how to get cheaper pricing).Growing up in Italy & Why Sara left.The most memorable trips Sara has been on with Hacker Paradise.Embracing the discomfort of travel.Underrated travel destinations for 2024.   Questions Answered: What is Hacker Paradise?Who can join Hacker Paradise? Are there requirements?Should single travelers use group travel as a way to date and meet a significant other?What was it like growing up in Venice, Italy and why did you leave?Are you still an Italian resident?What is the impact of digital nomads on local communities?What’s your favorite airport, airline, and airport lounge?What are your favorite travel hacks for saving money?What’s inspiring you and challenging you as a digital nomad right now?and more!   Episode Resources:  Related Videos: Estonia e-Residency Cost, Benefits, and Pros and ConsEstonia Digital Nomad Visa [WHAT IT IS / HOW TO APPLY]Travel To Portugal with Me in 2024! 🇵🇹Asking 10 Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online from an IslandAmerican Things BANNED AbroadWhy I Left the USA for UK 🇬🇧   Related Podcasts: Slow Travel Tips from Nora Dunn, The Professional HoboTravel to Lisbon Portugal and the Algarve With Kristin in 2024Join Me on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil In DecemberHow To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better WorldHow To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions AnsweredLeaving Canada To Retire in Albania as a Solo Female Expat118 Countries and Counting: Ageless Wisdom from a 58-Year-Old Digital Nomad   Book Mentioned: 12 Notes: On Life and Creativity by Quincy Jones   Other Digital Nomad Resources: Nomad Health Insurance by SafetyWingSave Money While Traveling: RevolutFavorite Remote Work Tools: Slack   Sara’s Favorite Underrated Travel Destinations: Tallinn, EstoniaSarandë, AlbaniaUgandaRwanda   Connect with Sara & Hacker Paradise: Follow her on InstagramConnect on LinkedIn   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

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

Want to get free and discounted travel through credit card points? Learn how from Austin Riffe, the Founder of Travel AF, as he shares his favorite credit card tips and travel hacking strategies for saving on flights, hotels, etc. Austin also shares the strategic advice that helped him get out of debt in less than a year (while still being able to travel!). Travel AF is “your personal trainer for inexpensive yet luxurious (award) travel”. They offer personalized points strategy planning, coaching and support, and award travel booking services. Whether you’re a travel lover, frequent flyer, business owner, or someone wanting to optimize their spending, tune in to start saving money on flights, hotels, and more. Happy traveling, everyone!   Special Offers: Get 60,000 bonus points worth $900 in travel with the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card.Receive up to 110,000 bonus miles with the Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve credit card (Kristin has been using it since 2007!)Shop Kristin’s Amazon Storefront for all her favorite tech gear, remote office, and travel tools - perfect for the holidays.Get $50 off your first point strategy plan or award travel concierge with Travel AF (use code: KRISTIN)Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list.   Topics Discussed: How travel hacking works.The benefits of travel hacking.Tips for getting out of debt (without cutting out travel).What to look for in travel credit cards.How to find and cancel subscriptions and recurring expenses.Shifting your mindset around saving and spending money.Austin’s journey into travel hacking and starting an online business.Airline loyalty program devaluations.Dos and don’ts of opening and closing multiple credit cards.Transferable programs.“The Chase Trifecta” Strategy - Sapphire/Reserve, Chase Preferred, and Chase Freedom X   Questions Answered: What is travel hacking and what are the benefits?What was your job before starting Travel AF? Do you do it full-time?What expense categories did you have to reduce the most to get out of debt?Why are airlines devaluing frequent flyer miles?How many credit cards do you have open and how long do you keep them open?What are the best travel credit cards for travel hacking?Does having a lot of cards adversely affect your credit score?How can I transfer credit card points to other companies or hotels?How much do you charge to help someone plan and travel hack a trip?and more!   Episode Resources: Book Mentioned: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki   Podcasts Mentioned: Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card PointsEp 178: How To Make More Money Online With the Host of the Money Magic PodcastEp 229: How To Find Balance in a Slow Travel Lifestyle While Working For Yourself with Chelsea RiffeDave Ramsey’s Podcast: The Ramsey ShowShannon McClay’s Podcast: Martinis & Your MoneyRamit Sethi’s Podcast: I Will Teach You To Be Rich   Related Videos: The Best Hotel Credit Cards for Free Travel65 Tips to Save Money on Travel [Travel Hacks!]The Best Wi-Fi Hotspots for Travel | Travel HacksTravel Tips & Hacks (Playlist)   Travel Hacking Resources: Find & Cancel Subscriptions: Rocket MoneyAll the Hacks PodcastFrequent MilerThe Points GuyTravel Hacking Subreddits: r/awardtravel and r/creditcards   Connect with Austin Riffe & Travel AF: Follow him on InstagramFollow Travel AF on InstagramVisit Travel AF's website   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   Full show notes and the podcast transcript will be up shortly on www.badassdigitalnomads.com.

Hear the inspiring story of how an Italian immigrant to the UK worked his way up from working in restaurants to being a successful online entrepreneur. Simone Vincenzi shares tips and advice on starting an online business, transitioning from one industry to another, and achieving both financial and location independence as an expat.   You’ll hear about Simone’s favorite places to travel, the quickest way to learn English as a second language (as an adult), and the shocking racism he experienced while traveling with his wife in South Africa. Plus, he tells you the benefits of creating a webinar for your business and how to create one on a tight budget.   Simone Vincenzi is a multi-award winning serial entrepreneur and author who has helped people to launch more than 500 profitable businesses before the age of 30 with his company GTeX. Tune in to learn more!   Special Offers:  Travel with Kristin to Portugal in 2024Get The Webinar Conversion Kit for only $30 (half of the money is donated to a basketball charity)Try Bonsai, a comprehensive tool for your business.Apply for Relocation Support from KristinOpen a Wise Borderless Account and get a free transfer up to €500   Topics Discussed: Moving to a new country as a young adultLearning English as a second language (the quickest way)The food scene in England vs. ItalyWhy Simone fell in love with EnglandTransitioning to a new industryPublic speakingMaking an income onlineHow to start traveling (even when it seems impossible)Culture, food/wine, travel tips, and racism in South AfricaAligning travel with business opportunitiesHow Simone trains people to have financial and location independenceThe benefits of creating a webinar for your business   Questions Answered: How did you move from Italy to the UK?What was the hardest part about adapting to UK culture?How do you learn English more quickly?What skills do you need to make money online?Did you feel safe traveling in South Africa?What business problem are you trying to solve right now?and more!   Episode Resources:    Recommended Videos: Top 10 Best Places To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month8 Reasons I DON'T MISS Living in the USAI Asked Digital Nomads How They Make Money Living On A Remote Island 🏝   Related Podcasts: Being a Global Citizen with Russian-American Digital Nomad, Vlad GlebovHow To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better WorldLiving Like a Local in France & Italy: Language, Lifestyle, Cost of Living, and MoreOne of the First Digital Nomads From Africa: Agnes NyamwangeBlack Identity Abroad and Creating a Career You Love With Amanda Bates, the Black Expat   Group Travel: Nomad Cruise   Places Mentioned: Garden/restaurant where Kristin had her Sunday roast - The Grosvenor Arms, Chester, UKThe Portico Library, UKKruger National Park, South AfricaCape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa   Connect with Simone: Visit his websiteListen to his podcastEmail him: simone@gtex.org.uk   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

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

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

Have you ever struggled with wanting to do "it all" when it comes to travel or living an overseas lifestyle, but feeling like you don't have time (or money) for everything? Do you want to quit your corporate job but aren't sure what you can do to earn an online income to replace your salary?    Today's guest, Chelsea Riffe, has been there, too. From being "so broke" that she was cleaning houses and scooping gelato in Australia to becoming a successful online business owner, she's been on quite the journey.    Today, she's the host of the "In My Non-Expert Opinion" podcast, which she runs alongside her consulting business while traveling the world full-time as a digital nomad.    In this episode, Chelsea shares her stories from the road, including how she's overcome her struggles to make money online and find balance in an international lifestyle.    SPECIAL OFFERS:  Try Podia to host your online course or businessApply to join Ready to RelocateJoin Kristin's Patreon   Connect with Chelsea:  Visit her websiteSubscribe to her podcast on Apple or SpotifyFollow her on Instagram   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   Full show notes and the podcast transcript will be up shortly on www.badassdigitalnomads.com.

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

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

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

Kristin welcomes nomadic entrepreneur, globetrotter, and radio host, Palle Bo, back to the show for the first time in 5 years. Also known as The Radio Vagabond, Palle has traveled to at least 118 countries since leaving his career, home, and old life behind in Denmark. In this open and candid conversation, he shares his travel tips, insights, and challenges with you, as well as how he has so much energy for perpetual travel!   SPECIAL OFFERS:  Save money on car rentals with DiscoverCars.com.Get a new travel or laptop bag or carry-on at Minaal.Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list.Join Patreon for $5 to be a part of our next Live Call & Hangout, happening on Sunday, Sept 24, 2023.   Listen to Palle's previous interview about Becoming a Digital Nomad in your 50s.   Connect with Palle:  Listen to his amazing podcastFollow him on InstagramLearn more at TheRadioVagabond.com/link-tree    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.

An expat-turned Italian citizen shares her journey moving to Italy from Canada. If you've ever wanted to live "la dolce vita" in Italy but have questions about visas, residency, and the lifestyle there, this episode is for you! We're also giving you the real story about what it's like to live in Italy, including the pros and cons - what's behind the glamorized version of living in Italy.    Guest, Samantha Wilson, is the founder of Smart Move Italy and has helped thousands of people move to Italy.    You can join the Smart Move Italy Bootcamp for FREE here. It happens once per year (this year: September 12-14, 2023) and you can watch the recordings if you can't make it live. It's for you if you're curious about moving full-time or part-time to Italy. Over 7,000 people have signed up so far. Don't miss out!   Special Offers:  Join the free Smart Move Italy BootcampApply for Relocation Support from KristinCheck out SafetyWing Travel Insurance   Connect with Samantha Wilson: Visit her websiteLike her Facebook PageJoin her free move to Italy Bootcamp   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.

Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo, opens up about solo travel, how she makes money online, how she meets local people, and why she sold her financial consulting firm to travel the world. She also shares why she set up a home base in Toronto, Canada, why she doesn't rent it out when she's away, and why she's experimenting with group travel and co-living this year after 17 years on the road.    Special Offers:  Pack Light with Unbound Merino woolGet $75 off Anatomie ClothingCheck out Tortuga Backpacks GearCelebrate the 1-year anniversary of Digital Nomads For Dummies   Related Videos:  How Kristin Packs for TravelWhat To Wear for TravelDay in the Life in Madeira   Connect with Nora: Visit her websiteSubscribe to her YouTube channelFollow her on Instagram   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   Find more episodes at www.badassdigitalnomads.com

15 things you must know before solo-traveling the world. Kristin also shares why it's important to buy your computer hardware at home before going abroad. Plus, we have new podcast art! Do you like it? Share why you love the podcast by leaving a 5-star review.    Also, thank you to Kristin's Patreon Patrons, who helped select the new podcast art.    Special Offers:  Celebrate the 1-year anniversary of Digital Nomads For DummiesCheck out Tortuga Backpacks GearApply for relocation support for a move abroad   Topics Discussed in Episode 222: EmotionsMaking MistakesIndependenceNew SkillsSharper SensesMeeting PeopleFinding RomanceOvercoming LonelinessIncreasing Your FreedomFemale Solo TravelFun and ExperiencesMore TimeKnowing Yourself - How You ChangeSharpening Your Memory Escaping the Rat RaceAdapting to Local Culture   Resources:  Recommended Videos: Solo Travel (comment for a chance to win a $350 gift card from Tortuga backpacks)How To Avoid Looking Like a Tourist While TravelingNorthern Ireland Travel VlogTravel Tips & Hacks Culture Shock PlaylistWhy I Love Living AbroadWhat I Hate About Living AbroadThe Reality of Full-Time Travel Related Podcasts: How To Become a Digital Nomad (For Dummies)Gender Wage GapLearning a New Language   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

Is Panama one of the best places to live in the world? Hear from International Living’s Panama Editor about the culture, cost of living, and lifestyle in Panama. She gives advice on buying or renting real estate in Panama and the most popular paths to residency, citizenship, and visas. Plus, she shares cultural insights and comparisons from her recent trip to Argentina. As both a Panamanian citizen and American expat with Indian roots, Jessica Ramesch has a very unique perspective of life in Panama. Listen in to hear her favorite hidden gems along with recommendations for integrating with the local culture as a foreigner. “Once you belong, you belong.” - Jessica Ramesh   Join Kristin, Jessica, and 200+ other overseas experts at The Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp: September 2-4, 2023 in Denver Colorado.   Special Offers:  Apply for Relocation Support from KristinOpen a Wise Borderless Account and get a free transfer up to €500Get your ticket to the Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp   Topics Discussed in Episode 221: Moving to Panama as an expat/foreigner.Pros and cons of working on a cruise ship.Lifestyle and cost of living in Panama City: Best parts and deal breakers.Avg. rent prices and real estate in Panama.Tips for finding an apartment/house as an expat.How to get a visa in Panama in 2023 & Income requirements.Most popular paths to residency and citizenship for expats in Panama.What it’s like to live in Coronado & How it’s different from other beach towns.How welcoming is Panama to foreigners and American expats?Traveling to Argentina: The culture, language, and best ski destination.   Resources:  Recommended Videos: Top 10 Best Places To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month8 Reasons I DON'T MISS Living in the USAI Asked Digital Nomads How They Make Money Living On A Remote Island 🏝 Related Podcasts: Living Like a Local in France & Italy: Language, Lifestyle, Cost of Living, and MoreHow To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better WorldDemystifying Expat Taxes: What to Know About Filing Taxes AbroadGetting a 2nd Passport and Living an Expat Lifestyle With Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money ShowHow to Get Argentine Citizenship as a Foreigner with Will Newman   Best Places to Visit in Panama: Panama CityCasco Viejo (Casco Antiguo) - Panama City’s Old TownRestaurants: Donde José, MaitoCoronado & Chame - Beach townsEl Valle & Sorá - Mountain townsBocas del ToroPortobeloChiriquí coastline   Hidden Gem in Argentina: Bariloche - “The Switzerland of Argentina” (ski destination)   Other Resources: Buy Properties for Sale in Panama: Compreolalquile   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

What is it like to live in France and Italy like a local? Hear from the France Correspondent for International Living about the cost of living and lifestyle in the South of France with her cross-border family. Plus, hidden gems to check out, how she became fluent in French and Italian, and how to find jobs teaching English overseas.   Join Kristin, Tuula, and 200+ other overseas experts at The Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp: September 2-4, 2023 in Denver Colorado.    Special Offers:  Apply for Relocation Support from KristinOpen a Wise Borderless Account and get a free transfer up to €500Get a Solis 5G WiFi HotspotGet your ticket to the Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp   Resources:  Read Tuula's articles about living in FranceYouTube videos about living in France: Tour of Tuula's HomeCost of Living in FranceLiving in the South of France   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

The host of International Living's Bigger, Better World podcast interviews Kristin about living overseas, how she got started in a travel lifestyle, escaping burnout, and the highs and lows of living abroad and adapting to different cultures.   Join Kristin and 200+ other overseas experts at The Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp: September 2-4, 2023 in Denver Colorado.    Special Offers:  Get your ticket to the Ultimate Go Overseas BootcampApply for Relocation Support from KristinBuy Kristin a Coffee   Resources:  Bigger, Better World Podcast - Available on: AppleSpotifyBuzzsprout Book by Jim Santos:  Living Abroad: Challenging the Myths of Expat Life Kristin's YouTube Channel Cost of Living in Costa RicaBest Places to Live in Costa RicaReverse Culture Shock Rotary FoundationGriffith University AustraliaInternational Living Podcast Listener OfferBadass Digital Nomads Episodes:  Work from Home BurnoutReverse Culture Shock as a Digital NomadHow to Overcome Reverse Culture Shock   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.

Kristin interviews 10 digital nomads from 9 different countries about how they make money online, from the Digital Nomad Village in Madeira, Portugal. She also gives travel tips and insights into visiting Liverpool and York, UK, from her recent trips there.   Get $200 off your ticket to International Living's Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp, happening September 2-4, 2023 in Denver Colorado. Meet Kristin in person and get a free one-year subscription to International Living with Kristin's Friends & Family discount.    Special Offers:  Get $200 off your ticket to the Ultimate Go Overseas BootcampGet your copy of Digital Nomads for DummiesSubscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter   Related Content:  Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online Part 1Watch this video on YouTube: Asking 10 Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online from an IslandBadass Digital Nomads Podcast Episodes about How to Make Money OnlineLive Stream: Traveling with Kristin Live from Liverpool 🇬🇧   Places Mentioned:  Digital Nomad Village MadeiraNomad Island Fest MadeiraVisit Liverpool, UKVisit York, UK   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

Kristin interviews five digital nomads from four different countries about how they make money online. This podcast was recorded at the Digital Nomad Village in Madeira, Portugal.    Get $200 off your ticket to International Living's Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp, happening September 2-4, 2023 in Denver Colorado. Meet Kristin in person and get a free one-year subscription to International Living with Kristin's Friends & Family discount.    Special Offers:  Get $200 off your ticket to the Ultimate Go Overseas BootcampGet your copy of Digital Nomads for DummiesSubscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter   Related Content:  Watch this video on YouTube: I Asked Digital Nomads How They Make Money Living On A Remote Island 🏝Badass Digital Nomads Podcast Episodes about How to Make Money OnlineLive Stream: Traveling with Kristin Live from Liverpool 🇬🇧   Places Mentioned:  Digital Nomad Village MadeiraDigital Nomad Village Brazil Thank you for all of the birthday wishes this week! 🥳   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.

The most important things to know about filing your taxes abroad as a US citizen - plus, tips for non-US citizens on changing your tax base and saving money. (Disclaimer: this podcast was recorded in 2018 and some information and figures may have changed. Listening to this episode does not constitute individual consulting or advice. Kristin is not a tax advisor; please hire a licensed professional for personal guidance.)   Get 50% off 6 months of FreshBooks, the easy-to-use bookkeeping software made for non-accountants.    Special Offers:  Try FreshBooks for 30 days risk-free.Open an international Wise account.Watch the replays of IL's GO Overseas Summit.   Related Content:  BADN Ep 215: The Easy Way to Live a Better LifeAmerican in the UK Culture Shock VideoSchengen Zone VideoBadass Digital Nomads Tax & Finance Episodes   Resources Mentioned:  IRS FEIE Physical Presence TestGrace's Teachable CourseGrace's Nomad Summit 2018 TalkGrace's Website   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.