Badass Digital Nomads

This short "solocast" is to help you absorb and apply the biggest, most important takeaways from the last two podcasts (Episodes 72-73), which were both about how to retire early with passive income and the FIRE method.  Kristin reviews the four most effective ways to achieve your savings goals so you can retire early, how to lower your cost-of-living using geo arbitrage, and what to do once you reach both financial freedom and location independence (answering existential questions).  Plus, learn three important questions to ask yourself before pursuing early retirement.  SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:  Digital Nomad News Minute: (New YouTube Travel Videos) Travel to Colombia Travel to Costa Rica Travel to Thailand Bali Reopening Update NerdWallet: How to Achieve Early Retirement Related Podcast Episodes: How to Retire Early on Fire with Eric Richards of Nomad on Fire How to Retire Before Age 40 with Our Freedom Years New: Now you can leave a review for Badass Digital Nomads Podcast on Apple, Stitcher, P

After feeling stuck in high-stress corporate jobs, Canadian couple, Stephane and Gillian left Toronto for Singapore, where they lived for the next 7 years. After experiencing burnout again, however, they decided to retire early using the FIRE method - saving up enough money to quit their jobs (again) after just a few years.  Today, they are slow-traveling the world living on passive income as fully-retired digital nomads! Like our guest last week, Eric Richards of Nomad on Fire podcast, Stephanie and Gillian retired before age 40 using the FIRE system. In today's episode, they explain exactly how they did it and how you can do it too! Enjoy this extra perspective on how a different couple with a different life situation was able to achieve the same outcome of financial freedom and location independence.  They also share a lot of practical tips on long-term travel and living as expats in Southeast Asia, Europe, and more.  TOPICS DISCUSSED:    How to quit your corporate job How to create multiple income stream

Learn how to retire early with the FIRE Method (Financial Independence Retire Early). Eric Richards of Nomad on Fire podcast explains how you can become financially and location-independent even if you're a big spender, new to investing or "bad" at math and budgeting.  You'll also find out the three most effective ways to save money, how to become financially independent while a location-independent digital nomad, the best travel credit cards, what the cost-of-living is in Bali and Medellín, and more. TOPICS DISCUSSED:    Bali reopening and cost-of-living  What is the FIRE method and 4% rule? How much do you need to save to retire early? How long does it take to achieve FIRE? Different approaches to the FIRE method and passive income (cash flow or draw down approach) Quitting your corporate job  Burnout and work-life balance  How Eric saved money while a employed full-time  How to avoid lifestyle inflation Geo-arbitrage How to balance your job and side hustle How to stay productive and organize your time whe

In this special guest episode of The Expat Money Show podcast, hosts Mikkel Thorup and Kristin Wilson share tips and strategies for becoming a digital nomad or expat - drawn from both of their decades of experience traveling the world.  Kristin has been a full-time digital nomad and expat for the past 15 years, traveling throughout more than 60 countries while helping thousands of people move, retire, or work abroad. Mikkel has been to 104 countries in 20 years and today is the Director of the offshore website, EscapeArtist.com and the host of The Expat Money Show podcast.  Traveling for long periods of time have become the norm for Kristin and Mikkel, and in this interview, they walk you through all of the ups and downs of becoming a digital nomad or expat and why choosing this path can be so empowering. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Freedom How to become a digital nomad or expat How to invent your own job Which countries you can go to on just a passport and for how long without a visa The pros and cons of digital noma

Mikkel Thorup is the Director at EscapeArtist.com - the oldest and largest offshore website in the world. He's also the host of The Expat Money Show podcast and author of the book Expat Secrets. In this episode, Mikkel shares how he was able to travel full-time for 20 years - often with no job, no money, and no plan. He's visited 104 countries in that time and today he helps people pay zero taxes, bank and invest offshore, and acquire second passports or citizenship. Today's show takes a deep dive into how to achieve and sustain an expat lifestyle, covering Mikkel's trajectory from broke backpacker to successful entrepreneur. We discuss: How to travel with no money. How to find jobs abroad. How to meet people in foreign countries. The cost-of-living in different countries - including: Rent and food prices  Monthly expenses for individuals and families What the expat quality of life is like in places like Abu Dhabi, Guatemala, Australia, and Singapore Why Mikkel ultimately chose to live in Panama and how muc

John Gorman was "dead broke" until 32. But in the span of a few years, he went from being a homeless bar singer in Austin, Texas to making six figures per year as one of Medium's top writers. Find out how he did it, plus:  How to get over imposter syndrome. How to get jobs you aren't qualified for. How to overcome depression and anxiety. How to "write your life into existence." What to do if you get everything you thought you wanted, but it still doesn't make you happy? How to feel satisfied, successful, and like you belong in life. How to set a "quit date" for a job you hate and become self-employed.  How to cope with the unknown in our shared future post-coronavirus.  What to do if the pandemic messed up your plans of becoming a digital nomad this year.  The 4 things you need in life to be happy.  Travel stories, productivity tips, and much more!  SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:  Tom Kuegler on Badass Digital Nomads Drew Tarvin on Badass Digital Nomads Drew Tarvin's Tedx Talk - Humor at Work (8M Views) Sarah

Find out which countries Americans can travel to during COVID-19, what the entry requirements are and what the risks are right now.  Transferwise Borderless Account: Get your first transfer up to £500 for FREE: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/transferwise Traveling soon? Get international travel and medical insurance with COVID-19 coverage here: http://bit.ly/SafetyWingIns  SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:  Video: Safest Countries to Travel to During Coronavirus Medium Blog: 35 Countries Americans Can Travel To  State Department Travel Advisories CDC COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination Johns Hopkins Global Coronavirus Map Digital Nomad Visa Programs Travel to Croatia: Enter Croatia Form Travel to Turkey: HES Code ........................................................................................................ WORK WITH KRISTIN Book a private consultation Join the Make Money Mentorship 6-week program (Special offer for podcast listeners $100 off) Relocate abroad with Orbis Relocation or P

How to make a living by blogging: Learn how to turn your blogging side hustle into a full-time job with Robbie Strazynski of Cardplayer Lifestyle. Robbie started blogging in 2009 with absolutely no prior experience. A few years later, he was able to monetize to quit his career in corporate marketing to become a full-time blogger and poker media consultant - working from home when he's not traveling to poker tournaments and events around the world.  In this episode, Robbie shares how he grew his blog from zero to more than 30,000 visitors per month, the three main ways he monetizes his blog, what the best performing types of content are, and how he comes up with ideas for articles.  He also explains his process for outsourcing work to writers in other countries, how to find online consulting work as a freelancer, and shares productivity tips for working from home with his wife and three kids.  We also talk about:  How to find time for your blog Tips for beginner bloggers The most popular types of blog content

Have you felt more tired, stressed, negative, or ineffective since you started working remotely? If so, you may be burnt out. But you’re not alone. Work-from-home burnout is quickly becoming the next societal health crisis. A reported 70% of Americans have experienced burnout since the pandemic started, up from 52% in May. Rather than a medical condition, the World Health Organization (WHO) describes burnout as an “occupational phenomenon” or “syndrome” stemming from chronic, unaddressed work stress. Working remotely offers the potential for more flexibility and work-life balance. Unfortunately, most people are replacing their daily commutes with more time at their desks.   I'm no doctor, but I've experienced burnout multiple times in my career - including last week - when I had to call 911 from my home. Tune into today's episode to hear what happened and how you can avoid work-from-home burnout in the future.  SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:  Blog: 3 Warning Signs of Work-From-Home Burnout  Blog: The Pandemic P

You want to make money online, but how do you do it? Where do you start? In this episode, Kristin shares exactly how she created her top ten online income streams, one by one, with examples and tips for how you can do it, too. Learn the stories behind how each income stream was created and how to think of yourself as a remote business with multiple revenue streams.  Remember that to make money online and work from anywhere (especially while traveling), you also need a way to collect and send money anywhere in the world. That's why Kristin has been using TransferWise for more than seven years to:  Open bank accounts online in multiple currencies Receive payments and collect income in 50+ currencies Save money on international wire and forex fees Pay contractors, freelancers, and virtual assistants worldwide Open a free borderless account and get your first transfer free up to £500 at TransferWise.com or https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/transferwise. SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:  Blog: How to Make Money O

This podcast shares the six most common ways to become a digital nomad - giving you ideas for the different types of remote jobs, online business models, and revenue sources that can help you become location independent.   Making money online doesn't automatically turn you into a digital nomad, but it does give you the freedom to be able to live and work from anywhere in the world. The beautiful thing about the digital nomad lifestyle is that there are no rules - you get to design your life in a way that works for you. So if you decide you want to spend the winter on the beaches of Mexico or skiing in the French Alps, it's up to you!   SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:  * New Badass Digital Nomads Merch! * (Teespring.com/Stores/TravelingwithKristin) Blog: 6 Ways to Become a Digital Nomad Video: How to Make Money Online From Home Part One of this Series: How to Make Money Online Fast with Online Freelancing  WORK WITH KRISTIN Book a private consultation Join the Make Money Mentorship 6-week program (Special offer

WORK-FROM-HOME FOREVER: What happens when no one commutes to the office anymore? The pandemic marks a turning point in global society and the start of a major cultural change in working remotely for the rest of our lives. How we live and where we work have changed. Naturally, you have some questions about what to do next. "As long as you’re punching the clock in your 9-5, who cares where you are?" The hosts of The Guy Phillips Show on KTRS Radio asked Kristin to come on to explain how the world will change when everyone works remotely and how you can best prepare for the unknown. TOPICS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDE:  - Should you move to a new city or country now that you can work from home?  - What cities will look like when remote work is permanent?  - Should you be paid based on the value of the work you do or where you live from now on? - What will cities look like when everyone works remotely?  - Will you start earning money in a foreign currency or a digital currency?  - How will the balance of power between e

There are many ways to make money online, but one is faster than all the others, plus doesn't cost you anything to get started. In this episode, find out the top five ways to make money online to fund your digital nomad lifestyle and six steps to follow, step-by-step so you could potentially start making money online today. Grab a pen and paper and let's get started! Make sure to check the show notes page for links to all the resources and tools mentioned in this podcast. FREE TOOLS FROM THIS EPISODE:  Free Workbook: Steps to Making Money Online Open a fee-free digital bank account with Oxygen Open a free Transferwise account and get a free transfer up to £500 SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:  * New Badass Digital Nomads Merch! * (Teespring.com/Stores/TravelingwithKristin) Bonsai Freelancing Software WaveApps Freelancing Software PayPal Invoicing Strengthsfinder Skills Assessment Video: How to Make Money Online From Home Recommended Podcast: The Richie Norton Show WORK WITH KRISTIN Book a private consultation

June 30: The European Union confirmed today that it will be opening external borders of the continent. But who will be allowed in? Which nations will be banned? What are the criteria for determining which countries will be restricted from traveling to Europe and for how long? Find out today on Badass Digital Nomads.  SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:  *New* Badass Digital Nomads Merch! Available now on Teespring.com Medium.com: "The E.U. Travel Ban Explained" European Council June 30 Resolution and Countries List ........................................................................................................ Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Become a Patron Review on Apple Podcasts Leave a voice message Submit a question or recommend a guest (feedback survey) Connect With Kristin on Socials:  Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group

Jimmy “Jimmicane” Wilson, lives an astounding life. Since pursuing his dream of becoming a surf photographer at only 14 years old, my younger brother has traveled to some of the most remote and beautiful destinations on the planet - in the company of world-class surfers and swimsuit models, of course.   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.  In this episode of Badass Digital Nomads, Jimmy shares what a day in the life of a surf photographer is like, including stories of multiple life-or-death experiences he has witnessed in his travels around the world (like the time he saw Mick Fanning get attacked by a shark in J-Bay, South Africa).  He shares how he funded his passion for surf photography by painting houses in Puerto Rico, an

Kristin answers questions and comments from Badass Digital Nomads listeners who left voice messages on the website and also shared their digital nomad quarantine experiences. Leave a message or ask a question at www.travelingwithkristin.com/podcast! ........................................................................................................ Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Become a Patron and get access to exclusive content Leave a 5* review of Badass Digital Nomads on iTunes Leave a voice message Leave feedback or recommend a guest in our anonymous survey  Connect With Kristin on Socials:  Follow on Instagram Watch Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube  Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group

Badass Digital Nomads unequivocally supports the global anti-racism movement. In this brief episode, Kristin discusses her choice not to publish a podcast last week (on Blackout Tuesday) and shares the names of a few people and resources that she has found helpful in the weeks since George Floyd's death. She also shares some words of wisdom from her meditation teacher on the topics of freedom, justice, and how the wrongs of the past can end with you.  RESOURCES:  Rachel Cargle - Public Address on Revolution Rachel Rogers - Entrepreneur & Podcaster Sonya Renee Taylor - Author, Poet, and World Traveler Where Do We Begin Podcast by Jay Link and Red Snapper Zora Publication - Medium Tim Wise - Medium (Anti-Racism Educator & Author) Showing Up For Racial Justice Obama.org The Maverick Show: Black Lives Matter, the U.S. Uprising, and How You can Contribute to the Cause ........................................................................................................ Support the Badass Digital Nomad

Thinking of creating your own online course? This podcast is for you! My guest today is Matt Ragland, also known as The Bullet Journal Guy. He's a YouTuber, writer, vlogger, productivity expert, and the Director of Creator Success at Podia, an online course platform made especially for freelancers, solopreneurs, and creators. This episode is all about how and why to build your first online course, plus overcoming procrastination while working from home. You'll learn: Is now a good time to create your first online course?  Is the online course market saturated? How to know if you should make an online course? Where to start if you want to create an online course? How do you pick an online course topic that people care about? What are the best platforms for online courses? Which platform is the cheapest? Podia, Udemy, Teachable, Skillshare, or Kajabi? Do you need an email list or audience to sell an online course? How much money can you make selling online courses? Then, we cover Matt's tips on productivity a

Global coronavirus travel update and the state of international travel and tourism for the week of May 17, 2020. Which countries are open for tourism?  Which borders are still closed?  Which countries are opening and when?  When will you be able to travel for non-essential travel?  Global travel trends: What to expect for the rest of 2020 The risks of traveling during COVID I also give a list of the countries that never officially closed, the Europe travel ban and re-opening phases explained, and why you might be able to travel to places that appear closed. Plus, what I predict for travel for the rest of the year.  SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES:  Video: Coronavirus Travel Ban Update Download a PDF list of restricted countries with access to a Google Sheet Quora: List of Countries Open for Tourism During COVID SafetyWing Travel Map IATA COVID Travel Map World Nomads Travel Alerts Purchase International Travel & Medical Insurance (Affiliate Links):  World Nomads SafetyWing ..............................

I traveled by bike to a historical site near my current home base in Miami, FL to sit under the trees and reflect on a year of podcasting and a lifetime of travel while recording this one-year anniversary episode of Badass Digital Nomads. Topics:  Celebrating both milestones and moments in life, as well as small pleasures (even during "The Great Pause"). The struggles of slowing down. Burning out versus protecting your health and well-being during the shutdown.  How our travel experiences near and far from home make us who we are as individuals. How our ancestry and others' journeys impact our lives and where we are today. How food, sounds, and places bring up memories of childhood and travel. Why you can't be put in a box or categorized as an individual or in your career (we are all unique).  How to become the best version of yourself.  Triggering a "shift" between where you are now and where you want to go, while enjoying the journey of life.  Patience as a virtue versus wanting things to happen in life im