digital nomad podcast

Can you imagine selling all your worldly possessions, your house, your car, your furnishings and reducing your ownership of ‘things’ to a 22-inch suitcase and a backpack? Well, that’s exactly what today’s guest did, leaving Arizona to travel the world as a digital nomad.  Find out how she did it.

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Welcome back to Part 2 of Kristin's conversation with Giang Cao, which left off last week while chatting about relationships and loneliness in Southeast Asia and as a long-term traveler. 

Check out more of Giang’s amazing illustrations in Kristin’s new book, Digital Nomads for Dummies.Thank you for making it #1 and #3 on Amazon Business Travel new releases! 

Episode 167 Special Offers: 

• 50% off one-hour consultations with Kristin (Offer valid only until 12am EST on Friday, August 12, 2022)

EPISODE 167 TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Dating and meeting new people as a digital nomad. 
• How Giang’s perception of being a nomad changed during the pandemic lockdown. 
• The pros and cons of being a nomad versus a settler
• Advice for people who are struggling with the digital nomad lifestyle or concerned about what they might face. 

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

• How do you meet people and make friends in a new country? 
• How has travel changed you? Do you feel like a different person? 
• What are your favorite places to live in Vietnam?

RESOURCES

Related Podcasts:

• Dating as a Digital Nomad - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
• How to Overcome Loneliness While Traveling

Recommended Destinations to Visit in Vietnam:

• Da Nang
• Hanoi
• Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Connect with Giang:

• Follow her on Instagram
• Follow her on Behance
• Very Nomad Problems website

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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

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Buy Kristin a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5-Star Review
• Buy Official Merch 
• www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons!

Warm welcome to new patrons!

Become a Patron for $5/month atPatreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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Living in an RV with his wife and two kids, Michael Boyink has been traveling around the United States for the past 10 years as a freelancer. How has he supported his lifestyle for so long? 

Listen in as Kristin talks with Michael about working independently as a freelancer, raising a family on the road, and how to truly thrive while living long-term in an RV. Michael also shares sneak peeks into his new memoir, Driven to Wonder: Eight Years in an RV with two kids.

You’ll learn why Michael and his wife chose to hit the road and experience van life along with the steps they took to make the transition from house to RV possible. 

Plus, hear how they transitioned their kids from the traditional school system to a homeschool/worldschool lifestyle. 

Episode 163 Special Offers: 

• SafetyWing Travel Insurance
• Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies

GIVEAWAY! The first two people to leave a 5-star review of Badass Digital Nomads will receive a FREE COPY of Michael’s book, Driven to Wonder.

How to win:

• Leave a 5-star review on our website, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.
• Email a screenshot of your review to hello@travelingwithkristin.com.

EPISODE 163 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• Michael’s inspiration and motivation for beginning van life.
• Transitioning kids to van life from a traditional home life.
• Traveling with purpose vs. Traveling out of curiosity - Which is more fulfilling?
• The costs of living in a van vs. a house. 
• Making friends and finding community while living in a van/RV (even as an introvert).
• Productivity tips for remote workers, traveling freelancers, and digital nomads. 
• Homeschooling and Worldschooling tips, advice, and resources.
• Challenges and benefits of being an online freelancer & Why Michael went back to corporate life.
• How they choose where to travel & Recommended destinations to visit in the US.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

• How did your kids feel about growing up in an RV? 
• Have they continued with van life or transitioned to a traditional lifestyle? 
• Did you travel before buying an RV?
• Why did you decide to leave your jobs and hometown to travel? 
• How do you get Wifi so you can work remotely from your van?
• Do you make more as a freelancer than you did in your corporate job?

Lightning Round 

• How do you stay productive working remotely from a van/RV?
• How do you do your laundry while living in a van?
• How do you receive your mail?
• Gas or diesel for van life?
• If you started van life again, which van would you buy?
• How did you overcome the fears of homeschooling your kids while traveling?
• How has travel changed you?

SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES

Books Mentioned:

• Driven to Wonder: Eight Years in an RV with two kids by Michael Boyink
• Two Years Before The Mast by Richard Henry Dana
• Living the RV Life by Marc and Julie Bennett

Related Podcasts:

• Leaving Corporate America To Become a Full-Time Traveling Family (World Towning Part 1)
• How To Find Your Home and Your Community Abroad (World Towning Part 2)
• Moving Overseas with 3 Kids and Investing in Real Estate Abroad (Founders of Greenback Tax Services)
• How To Make Money From a Sailboat With No Experience

Related Videos:

• How to Become a Full-Time Digital Nomad

Recommended Resources for Digital Nomads:

• Remote Work: The Caretaker Gazette
• Mail Forwarding Services: PostScanMail, US Global Mail, MyRVMail
• RV Lifestyle Blog: RVLOVE
• Rent a Camper: Hippie Camper

Recommended Destinations to Visit in the US:

• Eastern Arizona 
• Kinston, North Carolina
• Hoh Rain Forest, Washington

Connect with Michael:

• Follow him on Instagram
• Visit his website
• Buy his book

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

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Buy Kristin a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5-Star Review
• Buy Official Merch 
• www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons!

Warm welcome to new patrons, Em Winn, Daniel Sullivan, and Dion!

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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What are the best credit cards for travel? Is it worth signing up for all those airline loyalty programs? Find out how to get tens of thousands of dollars in free travel each year using American Express, Marriott, Delta, and other travel and platinum credit cards.

Listen in to hear travel tips and destination recommendations from the co-founders of a travel app offering personalized travel guides for busy travelers. 

Learn how to use credit cards, loyalty programs, and the On Arrival app to strategically save money and time in planning your next adventure.

• Tip: Try out SafetyWing International Travel Insurance

EPISODE 164 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

• How KT and Jordan met & got engaged in Paris
• Tips for traveling, working, and living with your partner.
• Why you should have a travel schedule and daily routine while traveling.
• The noticeable difference between living in the US and living in other countries.
• Travel credit cards for beginners: Sign up bonuses, saving money on flights and hotels, and free rental car insurance.
• How to avoid ATM withdrawal fees when traveling abroad.
• How to decide which credit card(s) to use for travel-related purchases.
• The BEST time to sign up for a new credit card.
• How to know it’s worth using your points for a deal rather than just paying for it.
• Using On Arrival to plan a unique, personalized trip in less than 10 minutes.
• Have a business idea? Learn why you should consider joining a virtual business incubator!

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

• How do you maintain a daily routine while traveling?
• How much time do you spend in the US vs. Europe?
• Do you get to choose your home base as a professional basketball player?
• What is your favorite country to live in?
• How do you get citizenship in Slovenia?
• What are the benefits of using credit cards for travel points?
• Is it worth signing up for airline and car rental loyalty programs?
• Do you apply for new cards every year?
• How do you find amazing places to eat while traveling?
• What inspired you to create On Arrival
• How did you build an app with no coding experience?
• What does On Arrival cost to use?
• What is your favorite airline and why?
• What is your best tip for learning a new language?
• How do you connect with locals and other foreigners while traveling?

RESOURCES

Episode 164 Special Offers: 

• Use code BADASS to get 25% off your first On Arrival order
• Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies

Credit Cards & Brokerage Accounts Mentioned:

• Open a Charles Schwab Brokerage Account (Free ATM withdrawals anywhere in the world)
• American Express Platinum
• Marriott Bonvoy Credit Cards
• Delta SkyMiles Reserve
• Delta SkyMiles Platinum
• Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
• Amex Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
• IHG Credit Cards

Recommended Resources for Digital Nomads:

• On Arrival (Personal Travel Guides)
• Preply (Language Learning)

Related Podcasts:

• International Travel, Medical, and Health Insurance Explained

Related Videos:

• How to Become a Full-Time Digital Nomad
• 6 Underrated Countries to Visit
• 65 Tips to Save Money on Travel [Travel Hacks!]
• Travel Tips & Hacks

KT & Jordan’s Favorite Travel Destinations:

• Paris, France
• Nantes, France
• Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy
• Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy
• Accademia Bridge, Venice, Italy
• Verona, Italy
• Treviso, Italy
• Ljubljana, Slovenia
• Lake Bled, Slovenia
• Portoroz, Slovenia
• Piran, Slovenia
• Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara

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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

Connect with KT & Jordan:

• Follow KT on Instagram
• Follow Jordan on Instagram

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Buy Kristin a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5-Star Review
• Buy Official Merch 
• www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons!

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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Hear how a financial trader from the US Midwest and his wife taught themselves to sail and RV the world with their kids. Kristin and guest, Patrick, banter about travel insurance, the cost and quality of medical care in Mexico, having kids abroad, world schooling, learning new skills, making money online, meeting people while traveling, and how to sustain a life of perpetual travel.

Patrick also shares his favorite destinations to visit in Mexico. Plus, living life in "phases," to retire or not retire?, and "is driving through Mexico dangerous?"

Episode 163 Special Offers: 

• SafetyWing Travel Insurance
• Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies
• Get 10% off the Wanderer Financial Community by using the code BADASS10.

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Sailing Episodes
• Traveling as a Family with Kids
• Medical Tourism and the Cost of Healthcare Abroad

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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

Connect with Patrick: 

• Wanderer Financial
• Bumfuzzle Blog
• Live on the Margin book

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Buy Kristin a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5-Star Review
• Buy Official Merch 
• www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons!

Warm welcome to new patrons, Daniel Sullivan, James Race, and Daeha Ko. ❤️

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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If you've ever wanted to pivot in your career or work for yourself but were unsure about making a change in your life, this episode is for you. Kristin talks with her friend and fellow digital nomad, Patrick Farrell, about how he reinvented himself and his career multiple times. 

They also talk about how to overcome the fear of doing something for the first time - whether it's changing jobs, moving to a new country, or studying abroad. 

Patrick is the founder of an organization called Light Club and he also shares how to make friends and find community anywhere in the world (and stay in touch with people after you meet them). 

Patrick also shares how he found his first clients as a freelancer and he's been able to travel for free by bartering his skills with travel providers. 

Episode 162 Special Offers: 

• SafetyWing Travel Insurance
• Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies

Show Notes & Resources: 

• Apply for Patrick's Croatia Retreat
• Join Light Club
• Article: How To Succeed in the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
• Kristin's Travel Vlog: Nomad Cruise 6
• Kristin's Live Streams Playlist
• Dr. Joe Dispenza
• Miles Beckler
• Nomad Base
• Nomad Cruise
• Mind Valley University
• Tony Robbins Date with Destiny

Related Podcast Episodes: 

• How To Live Your Best Life at Any Age with Entrepreneur and Self-Proclaimed Ski Bum, Steve Rout
• Interview with the Founder of Nomad Base and Nomad Cruise
• Staying Productive and Successful with Charles Ngo (Living in NYC versus Vietnam - Travel Like a Boss Podcast)
• Tulum, Mexico Digital Nomad Lifestyle

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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

Connect with Patrick: 

• Website
• Instagram

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Buy Kristin a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5-Star Review
• Buy Official Merch 
• www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons!

Warm welcome to new patrons, Em Winn, Daniel Sullivan, and Dion!

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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What type of travel insurance should you get? Kristin explains the different types of trip insurance, what's covered, prices, and more. You get an overview of travel insurance options, credit card insurance, and learn the benefits of buying an insurance policy in advance. She also offers options for supplemental insurance to protect your technology equipment and how to get extra coverage for adventure travel and action sports. At the end of this episode, she compares and contrasts international versus local health insurance plans. 

Episode 161 Special Offers: 

• SafetyWing Travel Insurance
• Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies

Travel Insurance Resources Mentioned: 

• Allianz Executive Insurance
• American Express Travel Insurance
• Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
• Chase Sapphire Reserve Card
• Diplomat Adventure Sports Insurance
• Insure My Trip Marketplace
• Medjet Assist
• SafetyWing 
• Sagicor Costa Rica Tourist Insurance
• Trawick Adventure Travel Plans
• World Nomads

Technology Insurance: 

• InsureMyEquipment.com
• Professional Photographers of America

International Health Insurance: 

• Aetna International
• Cigna Global Expat Insurance
• GeoBlue International
• IMG Global (Travel and Health Insurance)
• Pacific Prime

Related Badass Digital Nomads Podcast Episodes: 

• Interview with SafetyWing Co-Founder, Sondre Rasch

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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

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Buy Kristin a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5-Star Review
• Buy Official Merch 
• www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons!

Warm welcome to new patrons, Em Winn, Daniel Sullivan, and Dion!

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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Have you ever thought about writing a book? Kristin provides ten tips, insights, and reflections gained from writing her first book. She also discusses self-publishing versus traditional publishing and provides helpful resources for writing your first book. 

Episode 160 Special Offers: 

• Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies

Recommended Books: 

• On Writing by Stephen King
• On Writing Well by William Zinsser
• Right to Write by Julia Cameron
• The Book in a Box Method by Tucker Max

Related Badass Digital Nomads Podcast Episodes: 

• Interviews on Writing and Blogging
• How To Learn a Language Fast

Resources Mentioned: 

• Scribe Book School
• Self Publishing School
• Read to Lead Challenge

Recommended Podcasts to Check Out: 

• Scribe Book School Podcast
• The Creative Penn
• The Self Publishing Show

Writers to Follow for Inspiration: 

• Cal Newport
• Robert Greene
• Ryan Holiday
• Stephen Pressfield
• Tim Ferriss
• Tucker Max

Kristin's brother, Jimmy, shares how he created a flexible, untraditional lifestyle that allows him to work from home, co-parent his daughter, and travel the world as a surf photographer.

In this podcast, Kristin and Jimmy discuss financial pros and cons of going to college and racking up student debt versus joining the workforce.

Jimmy also explains how he was able to fund his passion for surf photography by painting houses in Puerto Rico. He offers tips and advice for how to turn doing what you love into a long-term career and how to reinvent yourself when circumstances force your industry to change (or go extinct).

Jimmy also shares what a day in the life of a surf photographer is like, including stories from his travels around the world (like the time he saw professional surfer, Mick Fanning, get attacked by a shark in Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa). 

In the Lightning Round, find out: 

• Which camera and equipment Jimmy uses
• His favorite surf destination and non-surf destination
• Cheap flight/travel hacks
• Jet Lag tips
• How to stay motivated working at home
• A photography tip everyone should know
• What his future goals include 

Jimmy is the former Photo Editor at Surfing Magazine, two-time Red Bull Illume Finalist, and is now the Online Content Editor and Social Media Coordinator for Vans Surf, working from home in Southern California. He has also worked at Eastern Surf Magazine, Transworld Surf, and has contributed to Surfer and Stab Magazines. 

Episode 158 Special Offers: 

• Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies
• 20% off Organifi Travel Packs 🌱
• Podcast Feedback Form 📝

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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

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Buy Kristin a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5-Star Review
• Buy Official Merch 
• www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons!

Warm welcome to new patrons, Em Winn, Daniel Sullivan, and Dion.

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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Bonus: Respond by May 3, 2022 and register to win a free consultation with Kristin!

 Episode 154 Special Offers: 

• Podcast Feedback Form 📝
• Pre-Order Digital Nomads for Dummies 📚
• 20% off Organifi Superfood Blends and Travel Packs 🌱

Extra Resources Mentioned: 

• Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group polls
• Kristin's podcast gear on Amazon
• Kristin's Book List on Amazon
• Ivan Orkin Ramen God Podcast

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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

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Buy Kristin a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5-Star Review
• Buy Official Merch 
• www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons: Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Isaac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Ron, Gary, Annie, Henry L, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, Michelle, DJ, Francis, Dave M, Carlos, and Ron

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

Special welcome to my newest Patrons, Karissa and Jim R! ❤️

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It's been two years since Covid-19 changed the world as we know it. Kristin reflects on what she's learned during this challenging and crazy time. She also explains how it's changed her outlook and deepened her understanding of the world - despite not having left home.

“Time is on the side of change.”

– Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Episode 149 Special Offers: 

• Get instant access to the Digital Nomad Visa Database for only $27 
• Pre-Order Kristin's new book, Digital Nomads for Dummies

Resources Mentioned: 

• Ann Frank House Amsterdam
• Daily Stoic Podcast
• We Share the Same Sky Podcast
• William of Ockham
• Research Paper: How the Black Death Killed Feudalism

Books Mentioned: 

• Gates of Fire (Battle of Thermopylae)
• River of Doubt (Amazon River Expedition)
• The Telecommunications Tradeoff
• Two Years Before the Mast

Related Episodes of Badass Digital Nomads: 

• Romania Digital Nomad Visa
• Digital Nomads for Dummies
• My Thoughts on the War in Ukraine

Videos Mentioned: 

• Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

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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

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Buy Me a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad 
• Buy Official Merch 
• Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons: Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Isaac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Ron, Gary, Annie, Henry L, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, Michelle, DJ, Francis, Dave M, and Carlos. 

Special welcome to our newest patrons, Carlos Aiach and Ron Sokol! ❤️

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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Is the Romanian Digital Nomad Visa worth applying for? Kristin breaks it down for you in this Digital Nomad Visa deep dive! 

Plus, now you can get access to Kristin's summary of digital nomad and remote work visas in 46 countries in the new Digital Nomad Visa Database! 

Normally $47, podcast listeners can get access for only $27 for a limited time. 

(This offer expires at Midnight on April 1, 2022.)

Episode 148 Show Notes: 

• Get immediate access to the Digital Nomad Visa Database with 45+ countries
• Check rates for SafetyWing Travel Medical Insurance
• Romania Digital Nomad Visa Online Application

Related Videos: 

• Digital Nomad Visas Explained
• Underrated Eastern Europe
• Barbados Welcome Stamp
• Croatia Digital Nomad Visa
• Digital Nomad Visa Playlist
• Schengen Travel Explained

Related Podcasts: 

• Do You Need a Digital Nomad Visa? 
• Where I'm Traveling in 2022
• Erick Prince Minority Nomad Part 1
• Erick Prince Minority Nomad Part 2

Questions Answered: 

• How much does the Romania Digital Nomad Visa cost? 
• What are the application requirements? 
• How long does it take to get approved? 
• How long can you stay in Romania with a passport versus the visa? 
• What other countries' visas should you consider in the area? 
• Should you apply for the Romania digital nomad visa or travel on a passport? 

Would you apply for the Romania Digital Nomad Visa? Let us know in the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group!

Countries included in the Digital Nomad Visa Database: 

• Anguilla
• Antigua & Barbuda
• Argentina
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Bermuda
• Bulgaria
• Cape Verde
• Cayman Islands
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Curacao
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Dominica
• Estonia
• Georgia
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Indonesia
• Italy
• Japan
• Latvia
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Mexico
• Montenegro
• Montserrat
• Netherlands
• North Macedonia
• Norway
• Panama
• Portugal
• Romania
• Serbia
• South Africa
• Spain
• Sri Lanka
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Seychelles
• United Arab Emirates
• + More to come when announced! 

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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

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Buy Me a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad 
• Buy Official Merch 
• Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons: Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Isaac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Ron, Gary, Annie, Henry L, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, Michelle, DJ, Francis, Dave M, and Carlos. 

Special welcome to our newest patrons, Carlos Aiach and Ron Sokol! ❤️

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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Digital Nomads for Dummies is now available for pre-order! 

Get a sneak preview of Kristin's first book, Digital Nomads for Dummies and how to pre-order. 

Topics Discussed: 

• How to Become a Digital Nomad (for Dummies)

Resources:

• Pre-Order on Amazon
• Pre-Order on Barnes & Noble

Show Notes:

• Related Podcasts: 
  • 100th Episode Interview with Kristin on Life and Becoming a Digital Nomad
  • Erick Prince Minority Nomad Part 1
  • Erick Prince Minority Nomad Part 2
  • What is a Digital Nomad? 
  • Kristin on How To Become a Digital Nomad
  • 6 Ways to Become a Digital Nomad
  • FAQs on Becoming a Digital Nomad

• Related Videos: 
  
  • Living Abroad in Bangkok, Thailand (Minority Nomad Part 1)
  • Living Abroad Like a Local in Thailand (Minority Nomad Part 2)

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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

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

• Buy Me a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad 
• Buy Official Merch 
• Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons: Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Isaac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Ron, Gary, Annie, Henry L, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, Michelle, DJ, Francis, Dave M, and Carlos. 

Special welcome to Carlos Aiach and Ron Sokol, our newest patrons from February! ❤️

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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How to be more productive working in co-working spaces or working from home. Kristin's strategy for writing her book, Digital Nomads for Dummies, from a local co-working space. 

Resources:

• Subscribe to Kristin's Weekly Newsletter
• Request a Podcast Google Form

Show Notes:

• Regus Flex Desk Membership
• Regus Apple Store App
• Regus App Google Play
• Coworker.com
• WeWork Membership
• Seneca on Noise
• Robert Greene The Daily Laws Book
• Leave a review on BadassDigitalNomads.com

Related Podcasts: 

• Sam Marks, Founder of Coworker.com
• Johnny FD Interview on Traveling Like a Boss
• Invest Like a Boss Podcast
• How to Break Up with Your Phone

Recommended Videos: 

• Living in Japan Playlist
• Life Starts at 40
• CGP Grey Spaceship You Video (productivity and mental health) 

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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

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

Thank you to Sandra B for the 3 coffees! ☕️

• Buy Me a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad 
• Buy Official Merch 
• Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons: Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Isaac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Ron, Gary, Annie, Henry L, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, Michelle, DJ, Francis, Dave M, and Carlos. 

Special welcome to Carlos Aiach, our newest patron from February! ❤️

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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So you want to move abroad - what next? Hear Kristin's advice for her relocation clients in this Zoom coaching session on taking the first steps in relocating to another country. 

Resources:

• Apply for the Ready to Relocate private coaching program
• Get International Travel Medical or Health Insurance

Show Notes:

• NEW: Leave a review on BadassDigitalNomads.com

Related Podcasts: 

• How to Live Abroad in Spain 
• Do You Need a Digital Nomad Visa? 
• 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Abroad
• How to Become a Digital Nomad in 2022

Related Videos: 

• Estonia Digital Nomad Visa
• Understanding Travel in the Schengen Zone
• Digital Nomad Visas Explained

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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

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Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast:

Thank you to Sandra B for the 3 coffees! ☕️

• Buy Me a Coffee
• Become a Patron
• Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad 
• Buy Official Merch 
• Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com

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A special thank you to Kristin's Patrons: Walt, Shawn, Richard Y, Heather, Karen, Kiran, Scott, Michael J, Isaac, Mike M, Yasmine, Erick M, Yohji, Ron, Gary, Annie, Henry L, Keith, Stephen, Warren, James, Daniel, Gary B, Emily, Rich, Phil, Anthony, Jennifer, Kathleen, Natalie, Dave B, Brian, Christopher, CJ, David G, Mike R, Chip, Shelly, Ron, Paul, Andy, Jeffrey, Paulo, Stephen, Michelle, DJ, Mark D, Francis, and Dave M. 

Special welcome to our newest Patrons from December 2021 and January 2022: Francis, Dave M., and DJ (welcome back!) ❤️

Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin

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Cara Bishop brought some love and light to our studio. She shared with us the secret to balancing a life of many hats. Cara is a school manager, NFT artist, and occasional meditation teacher.

Cara Bishop (@Kharanicole) is a Manager of Progressive Education and teacher at Shining Star School in Kamala, Phuket. Shining Stars Kamala is a small progressive preschool and kindergarten located in Phuket, Thailand. They offer an English-intensive curriculum for local and international students in an intimate and fun environment.

During our conversation, we discussed Cara’s journey from Canada to Phuket and how she started her journey as a teacher abroad. Cara discusses with us her routine and her future plans as an NFT artist. She looks back at a few interesting stories out of her 8 years of Thailand. We talk about the diversity that is in Phuket, Thailand, and how lucky we are to live on such a beautiful island.

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Hugo Hattingh chats to us about his adventurous life of being a Yacht Captain in Phuket, Thailand, and his extraordinary journey from South Africa to Thailand.

Hugo is a Yacht Captain, restaurant owner, and storyteller.

Hugo Hattingh (@hugohanumanhattingh) is a Professional Yacht Captain in Phuket, Thailand, and the owner of the digital nomad workspace Hugo Hub at the South of Bangtao Beach and founder of Hugo Hut which is a spectacular arrangement of food & drink trucks directly on the Northern region of Bangtao Beach.

During our conversation, we discussed Hugo’s journey from South Africa and how he started his journey as a worldwide Yacht Captain sailing over 220,000 miles around the world. Hugo discusses with us his future plans for Hugo Hub and his role as a Yacht Captain. Hugo looks back at a few of his previous sailing expeditions and explains some of the interesting people you could meet along the way.

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