Retiring at 40 to Travel Full-Time with the "King" of Digital Nomads

Where are the best places to retire or live in the world? Kristin analyzes International Living's 2024 Retirement Index and gives details on the cost of living in each country, residency requirements, safety, healthcare, and more. 

Reserve your spot to travel with Kristin to Costa Rica! (ONLY 3 EARLY BIRD SPOTS LEFT) 🌴

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RELATED VIDEOS:

• Video version of this podcast - 10 Places To Retire in 2024

RELATED PODCASTS:

• 7 Things to Know Before You Move Abroad
• The Nomadic Planner - How I Plan My Goals and Map the Year Ahead
• 10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month
• How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World

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Have you ever wanted to visit Costa Rica? If so, now you can travel there with Kristin as your host! Kristin will be leading her first-ever group trip to Costa Rica from August 9-12, 2024.

You will get to hang out with Kristin and a group of like-minded people from the Traveling with Kristin community for 4 days while enjoying the beautiful Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica. 

Listen to this episode to get all the details and leave your email here to be notified when bookings open at 12pm EST on Friday, March 1st. 

The first 8 people to sign up will receive $150 off with the Early Bird rate. 

Special Offers:

• Travel to Costa Rica with Kristin in 2024 - Save $150 with the Early Bird Rate (Only $1,799)
• Check out Tripped Travel Gear on Amazon
  • Day Backpack
  • Packing Cubes
  • Tech Travel Pouch
  • Toiletry Set

Resources Mentioned:

• Costa Rica Email Notifications
• TrovaTrip Reviews

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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.

Throwback to one of Kristin's favorite podcast interviews with Nick Fabbri and Terysa Vanderloo of the YouTube channel, Sailing Ruby Rose.

In this podcast, they share how they quit their medical jobs in London to sail the world and what they've learned from three years at sea.

They talk about overcoming burnout and how they've been able to find more connection, community, and balance in their freedom-filled lifestyles.

They also describe the many cool features of their sailboats, the highs and lows of living life on the sea, detoxing from social media, and the lessons they’ve learned while exploring the globe. 

Listen now to find the courage it takes to step outside of your comfort zone, take risks, and learn new skills to support yourself from anywhere. Plus, how to fund your travels while sailing full-time.

SPECIAL OFFERS:

• World Nomads Travel Insurance
• Podcast Feedback Form
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TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Why Nick and Terysa were drawn to the sailing lifestyle.
• How to overcome the lack of knowledge that holds people back from pursuing a nomadic lifestyle of full-time travel.
• The benefits and challenges of living on a sailboat.
• How society keeps us tethered to a certain work/life structure and what it takes to break free from the shackles of society.
• The defining characteristics it takes to step outside of your comfort zone and take risks.
• How to cope with experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, and loneliness - even when you’re living a freedom lifestyle.
• The importance of staying in a country long enough to establish a community or friend circle and learn the local culture.
• What to do after the initial excitement of travel wears off. 
• How they learned how to make YouTube videos and how they come up with ideas for content.
• Their candid thoughts on quality vs. quantity when it comes to content creation.
• Why they transitioned from a monohull to a catamaran. 
• Where they’ve sailed so far and where they plan to travel next.
• Which countries have the cheapest mobile internet. 
• The near-death experience Kristin had on a boat in the Gulf of Mexico.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

• Why did you decide to quit your jobs to travel?
• How do you deal with being far away from friends and family?
• How did you learn your creative skills, like writing and making videos?
• How do you support yourselves financially?
• How do you find fast enough WiFi to work remotely from a boat?
• What advice would you give your past selves ten years ago?
• And much more!

RESOURCES

• Get your first international transfer up to £500 for Free with a TransferWise borderless bank account
• Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael Alan Singer
• Book: The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
• Documentary: The Social Dilemma
• Podcast: Interview with Surf Photographer, Jimmy Wilson
• MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch)
• Curve of Cultural Adaptation
• Starlink (Internet by Elon Musk)
• GoogleFi WiFi
• Dopamine Detox Video

RUBY ROSE SAILING VIDEOS: 

• Seawind Catamaran Review Video
• Catamaran Design Playlist

CONNECT WITH SAILING RUBY ROSE: 

• Follow Nick and Terysa on YouTube
• Sailing Ruby Rose Website
• Sailing Ruby Rose Patreon
• Sailing Ruby Rose Instagram

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How do digital nomads make money while traveling? The possibilities are endless! Learn how eight digital nomads, freelancers, online business owners, military veterans, and remote workers make money online and how they got started in the digital nomad lifestyle.

You’ll even hear how much money they made when they started, how many income streams they have now, and their favorite places to travel and work remotely.

Spoiler Alert: One person started with only $200 in monthly income from freelancing!

Plus, hear their advice for people just getting started in the digital nomad lifestyle.

This episode is proof that you can start traveling and working remotely with almost nothing and grow to achieve your dream life!

SPECIAL OFFERS:

• Buy your copy of Digital Nomads For Dummies
• Find a remote job with FlexJobs.
• Get €200 off Nomad Cruise 13 
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EPISODE RESOURCES:

• Join the next Nomad Cruise

BOOK MENTIONED:

• The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss

RELATED PODCASTS:

• 10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month
• How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World
• The Power of Solo Travel
• 5 Ways To Become a Digital Nomad
• Digital Nomad Tax Episodes

RELATED VIDEOS:

• Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online (from Portugal)
• Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online (from Brazil)
• Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online (from an Island)
• How To Become a Digital Nomad in 2024: Top 5 Ways
• Asking Europeans What They Think of Americans and the USA
• The TRUTH About Full-Time Travel

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See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

Wondering how Kristin sees the USA after living abroad? Tune in as Kristin shares 8 reasons why she lives abroad and things she doesn't miss about her home country.

To you, some of these things may not feel like major motivators to move abroad, but everyone has different reasons behind where they live and travel. What are your reasons?

SPECIAL OFFERS:

• Introducing Nomad Health by SafetyWing! (Global Health Insurance for Remote Workes and Digital Nomads)
• Get Kristin's support in moving overseas
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RELATED VIDEOS:

• Video version of this podcast
• Culture Shock Returning to the US from the UK
• American in the UK: British Culture Shocks
• How I See the UK As An American Abroad
• How I See the US After Living Abroad
• Coping with Reverse Culture Shock

RELATED PODCASTS:

• 7 Things to Know Before You Move Abroad
• The Nomadic Planner - How I Plan My Goals and Map the Year Ahead
• Reflect, Recharge, Reinvent: Living with Purpose in 2024
• Asking Europeans What They Think of Americans and the USA
• 10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month
• How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World

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See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

If hindsight is 20/20, then this podcast can help you forecast your future in a global lifestyle. Kristin shares 7 things she wishes she knew about living overseas before she moved abroad for the first time (back in 2002). 

Check the show notes below for lots of great resources from this episode!

 SPECIAL OFFERS: 

• Annual Feedback Survey (Win a Free Call with Kristin)
• Apply for moving overseas support
• Digital Nomads For Dummies book
• Get $10 off a NISS or NIF in Portugal with Bordr
• Portugal Trip Survey (Help Kristin plan a future group trip)
• Join Kristin's Newsletter

RELATED PODCASTS:

• Ep 212: 8 Ways to Overcome Reverse Culture Shock

RELATED VIDEOS:

• 7 Things to Know BEFORE You Move Abroad
• The Downsides of Living Abroad 
• What I Love About Living Abroad
• How I See the US After Living Abroad
• My Experience Living Japan as an Expat
• Living in the UK as an American (Culture Shock)

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• tbd

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What is the best way to set goals and plan travel as an online professional, roving retiree, digital nomad, or aspiring global citizen? Kristin shares step-by-step how she develops her annual plan and designs a travel schedule that support achieving her short- and long-term goals. 

Whether you're an avid planner or looking for more structure and success in life, this podcast will give you insights, ideas, and practical tips for how to make more of your goals a reality - while enjoying the process!

 SPECIAL OFFERS: 

• Annual Feedback Survey (Win a Free Call with Kristin)
• Apply for moving overseas support
• Digital Nomads For Dummies book

RELATED PODCASTS:

• BADN Ep 240: Reflect, Recharge, Reinvent: Living with Purpose in 2024 
• BADN Ep 215: The Easy Way to Live a Better Life 
• The Deep Life by Cal Newport - How to Overhaul Your Life: Podcast or Video Version
• Steven Pressfield on how to organize your day or year

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• 5-Year Journal (One Line a Day)
• Project Management Systems
  • Asana
  • Trello
  • Google Drive
• Workflowy
• Medium Articles:
  • Goal Setting
  • Productivity Hacks 
• Cal Newport Time Blocking Planner 2.0
• Living Abroad: Challenging the Myths of Expat Life by Jim Santos

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See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

Badass Digital Nomads is back after a holiday break! Kristin shares behind the scenes of the podcast after an action-packed 2023. Then, she shares and life and personal development themes she's been thinking about over the year. She also offers practical tips, exercises, and resources for how to apply these topics in your life.

Thank you for listening this year and for being a part of the community. 

Thank you to the Badass Digital Nomads Team for their work on the podcast this year: Kayla, TJ, Gaston, and Penny 

Special thanks to you! Thank you to everyone who downloaded the podcast this year, left a review, donated a (decaf) coffee, joined Patreon, or shared Badass Digital Nomads with others. We appreciate you!

Special Offers:

• Apply for moving overseas support
• Annual Feedback Survey (win a free call with Kristin)
• Buy Kristin a Decaf Coffee
• Join Patreon
• Travel to Portugal with Kristin

Episode Resources: 

Top Podcasts of 2023: 

1. How To Find or Become a Virtual Assistant in 2023 
2. Becoming a Self-Made Entrepreneur and Creative with Niklas Göke
3. The Best Places To Travel in 2023
4. How to Improve Your Health & Wellness By Moving Abroad

Related Podcasts:

• Ep 91: How to Overcome Loneliness While Traveling
• Ep 215: The Easy Way to Live a Better Life
• Ep 232: Simone Vincenzi
• Mental Health and The Great Resignation

Books/Articles Mentioned:

• Article: The Busy Trap (NYT)
• Digital Minimalism
• How to Break Up with Your Phone
• Smart Phone, Dumb Phone
• Time and How to Spend It 
• War of Art
• Walden (Life in the Woods)

Additional Resources:

• Live to 100 - Secrets of the Blue Zones (Netflix)

Thank you to our 2023 Patrons!

Alex Duffy, TheTravelingHatter, Alejandro Martin, Julie D'Angelo, Stephen L. Bainton, KatTraveler12, Eric Kwang, Dawn Davis, Jim Chadwick, Em Winn, Ron Sokol, Dave M., Francis, DJ, Michelle and Joel Hartz, Stephen Weeks, Andy, Netdtek Tor, Chip Pierce, Mike Ramsey, Christopher Copley, Dave Bowman, Jenopolis, Phil Ratzloff, Gary Bridges, Daniel McCutcheon, Stephen Williams, Mike and Mary McCombs, Isaac Medrano, Scottman895, Karen Espig, Richard Yanda, Shawn, Walt Magnado

Special thanks to Jeff Right for being Kristin's #1 donor on BuyMeaCoffee.

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What does it take to turn a business idea into a multimillion dollar company? How do you travel and run a growing business at the same time? Hear how Kristin Morrison turned a boring dog walking gig into an exciting (and lucrative) business concept. Then, she reveals how she was able to travel to Bali for six months and keep her business thriving from anywhere in the world.

Kristin Morrison is a Business and Life Coach, Podcaster, Speaker, and Author who went from accidental business owner to building one of the largest businesses of its kind in California. Now, she lives part-time on 9 acres in the Hawaiian jungle and part-time in Northern California.

Tune in to hear Kristin’s story and discover her tips and advice on staying productive, pricing your services, working less, overcoming burnout, and taking your business to the next level.

Special Offers:

• Buy a copy of Digital Nomads For Dummies 
• Going overseas in 2024? Apply for relocation support
• Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list

Topics Discussed:

• Kristin’s journey from pet sitter to business owner.
• The learning curve of owning a business.
• What to do when you’re anxious and unsure about what you want to do for work.
• How to transform your business to the next level.
• Advice for freelancers and time-based business owners on charging the right prices.
• What to do when you’re struggling with burnout in your business.
• 3 steps to successful delegation.
• How to travel after starting a business.
• Productivity/inspiration tips for digital nomads.
• How Kristin’s life transformed after she started traveling.
• The powerful benefits of solo travel.
• Selling your business and transitioning to a new role.

Questions Answered:

• What is the #1 change your pet sitting clients made to thrive as a business?
• How did you go from working 7 days a week to 3 days a week in just one year?
• When during your entrepreneurial journey did you decide to start traveling?
• Is my business too big to travel?
• How did Bali change your life?
• Why did you sell your business and shift into a coaching role?
• and more!

Episode Resources: 

Related Videos:

• How To Become a Digital Nomad: The Top 5 Ways
• How to Create Passive Income & a Location Independent Business - Digital Nomad Interview Matt Bowles
• How to Build an Online Business as a Single Mom w/No Experience with Freya Casey
• BALI DIGITAL NOMADS: Are They Destroying Bali?

Related Podcasts:

• Ep 48: From Virtual Assistant to Founding the Biggest Online Digital Nomad Community in the World
• Ep 180: Making $378K per Year as a Fiverr Freelancer With Alex Fasulo
• Ep 190: How To Find or Become a Virtual Assistant in 2023
• Ep 215: The Easy Way to Live a Better Life
• Ep 223: Slow Travel Tips from Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo

Books/Articles Mentioned:

• Six-Figure Pet Sitting by Kristin Morrison
• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

Business Management Resources:

• Hire a Virtual Assistant: OnlineJobs.ph, Fiverr, Upwork, GetMagic, ChatterBoss

Connect with Kristin Morrison:

• Visit her website
• Learn more about The Six-Figure Pet Sitting Business Academy
• Follow her on Instagram
• Connect on LinkedIn
• Connect on Facebook
• Listen to Business Pathfinder Podcast
• Listen to Prosperous Pet Business Podcast

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See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

What do Europeans think about the USA? Kristin talks with strangers on the streets of Amsterdam about their thoughts on the United States and its citizens, but their reactions were not what she expected. Tune in to hear from an older couple from the Netherlands, "Retired Richard," a Belgian tourist, a solo female traveler, and Lois the Local. 

SPECIAL OFFERS: 

• Unbound Merino makes the perfect gift (or gift card!) for the holidays
• Try Nordace backpacks for work, school, travel, or the gym
• Subscribe to Kristin's weekly travel tips email

RESOURCES: 

• What did you think of these conversations? Leave your feedback and reflections in the YouTube comments!

RELATED VIDEOS: 

• Talking to Locals in Dublin, Ireland
• Talking to Locals in Northern Ireland
• Talking to Locals in the UK
• Asking People How They Became Digital Nomads

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See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.