Badass Digital Nomads

Kristin shares a key she found to unlocking a better life - especially when it comes to your physical and mental health. She also dives deep on how your country's culture and current location or environment affect your beliefs, habits, and activities. Enjoy this episode of "Philosophy with Kristin"!   Interesting in living a good life overseas? Tune into the International Living GO Overseas Summit - happing today. Kristin is hosting and you can register to attend free.   SPECIAL OFFERS:  Attend The GO Overseas Summit Digital Nomads For Dummies Book Get support moving abroad by applying at www.TravelingwithKristin.com/relocation    Resources Mentioned:  Allen Carr's Easy Way Books Kick the Drink book Daily Stoic: Seneca on Travel How To Break Up with Your Phone   Related Podcasts:  10-Day Silent Meditation Experience (Vipassana) Overcoming WFH Burnout Overcoming Loneliness Health and Wellness Overseas Travel and Health Insurance Abroad   Video:  8 Things I Don't Miss About Living in the USA   Connect w

Interesting in an overseas lifestyle? Kristin will be hosting the International Living GO Overseas Summit online this July 10-11. Register to attend free here.    Plus, Kristin and former Badass Digital Nomads podcast guest, May Ling Lai, sit down in New York City's Bryant Park to chat about the reverse culture shock they experience coming back to NYC from Europe.    SPECIAL OFFERS  Digital Nomads For Dummies Book Attend the GO Overseas Summit (FREE) Get support moving abroad by applying at www.TravelingwithKristin.com/relocation    Watch the video: https://youtu.be/ollnvo1VIW8 New Culture Shock Playlist on YouTube   Related Podcasts:  8 Ways To Overcome Reverse Culture Shock Speed Reading 100 Books in 100 Days with May Ling Lai How To Renounce Your US Citizenship Part 1 How To Renounce Your US Citizenship Part 2 Why I'll Never Renounce My Citizenship   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star R

Wondering what you can do to make extra income online or work remotely? Kristin shares 5 of the top ways to become a location-independent digital nomad with examples of each.    Start your new website today with Hostinger! Get 10% off using the code, TRAVELINGWITHKRISTIN at https://www.hostinger.com/travelingwithkristin   More Resources:  Digital Nomads For Dummies Book Freelancing Course Digital Nomad Visa Database   Watch the video: https://youtu.be/bNjaiEMhExg   Related Podcasts:  Ep 146: How To Become A Digital Nomad (For Dummies) Ep 089: How To Become A Digital Nomad This Year Ep 066: My Top 10 Online Income Streams Ep 067: Remote Work Burnout Ep 062: How To Make Money Online Fast with Freelancing Ep 008: Becoming a Digital Nomad in Your 50s with Palle Bo   Top Remote Jobs Sites:

Have you ever felt reverse culture shock coming home after a trip abroad? Or do you feel culture shock in your home country regardless - even if you've never left? If you can relate, Kristin has 8 tips for you to help process and overcome any symptoms of reverse culture shock.    (Note: Audio improves at 2:45)   SPECIAL OFFERS:  Watch the replay of the Buenos Aires Digital Nomads Conference at www.NomadsBA.com Going to Buenos Aires? Make sure to solicit your NomadsBA Welcome Packet.  Check out The Maverick Show for 200+ interviews with digital nomads and world travelers. Listen on Apple Podcasts? Be our 100th Podcast Review!   Related Podcast, Ep 172: Overcoming Reverse Culture Shock and Remote Work Burnout as an Expat and Digital Nomad   Recommended Book: The Art of Coming Home: https://amzn.to/3N2huct   YouTube Videos:  Reverse Culture Shock How I See the US After Living Abroad Cost of Living in Argentina Getting Citizenship in Argentina Living in Japan as an American   Connect with Kristin and Supp

Get 15% off all TravelPro luggage and bags until June 18!   Kristin opens up about her experience in the UK so far and why it's made her sad and nostalgic about the current state of the USA.   Watch the YouTube video version and join the conversation in the comments on YouTube.com/TravelingwithKristin.   Thanks to NomadNeeks for the podcast review and and Stephen B for the donation!    SPECIAL OFFERS:  Get 15% off everything on TravelPro.com Buy us a Coffee Become a Patron Try TrustedHousesitters: find a pet-sitter or home to sit   Resources Mentioned:  The Creative Act by Rick Rubin   YouTube Videos:  How I See the UK as an American Abroad How I See the US After Living Abroad Why I Left the US for UK First Month in Portugal as a Digital Nomad   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.c

Get 15% off all TravelPro luggage and bags site-wide for Father's Day! (Until June 18.)   Kristin hands over hosting duties to Matt Bowles, host of The Maverick Show podcast, as he interviews the #1 all-around female free diver in the world, Jessea Lu.   Get Jessea's tips on achieving peak mental and physical performance, hear guest about her travels in China and Africa, and find out about the magic of connecting with animals and nature while traveling.   Check out the original Maverick Show notes of this episode here.   Listen to Part 2 of this episode on the Maverick Show website, Episode 215 at www.themaverickshow.com.   Listen to Kristin's guest interview on Matt's show, here (replay of Erick Prince's Thailand interview).   SPECIAL OFFERS:  Get 15% off everything site-wide at TravelPro.com Check out The Maverick Show Podcast

Kristin explains why she left the US to slow travel through the UK this summer and reveals 12 things to consider before moving to another country.    At the end, she reads and replies to her favorite YouTube comments live on the show.   Did you love this episode? Join the conversation on YouTube.   Apply for moving overseas support at www.travelingwithkristin.com/relocation   SPECIAL OFFERS:  Get Kristin's help moving to a new country Get 10% off a DNA Test from 23andMe Get an unlocked Solis Wi-Fi hotspot for World Travel   RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Watch this video on YouTube   Related Podcasts:  Ep 104: Why Expats Leave Costa Rica Ep 179: Why I Left the US for Portugal   Related Videos:  ▶ Why I Left the US for Portugal https://youtu.be/HJ4oh7IAaeE ▶ Why I Left Costa Rica https://youtu.be/cbGMngGx2xk ▶ Why I Live Abroad https://youtu.be/JmE3RuO3wOI ▶ How I See the US After Living Abroad https://youtu.be/DO5x_tJBn7w   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follo

Find a real local tour guide anywhere in the world with ToursbyLocals.   Kristin talks with her Manchester neighbors about what they like and don't like about their city, plus if they support the Royal Family and watched the coronation.   At the end of today's episode, a British Grandma gives poignant life advice and recommends a song for its special lyrics.    SPECIAL OFFERS:  Check out ToursbyLocals Buy a copy of Digital Nomads For Dummies Get Kristin's help moving to a new country   RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Watch this video on YouTube Spotted by Locals App   Related Podcasts:  Ep 195: Talking to Locals in Dublin Ireland Ep 204: Bali Digital Nomad Controversy   Related Videos:  ▶ Talking to Locals in Dublin, Ireland: https://youtu.be/cETQkZ0twyU ▶ Talking to Locals in Belfast, Ireland: https://youtu.be/4Ie8dGQatSM ▶ Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online https://youtu.be/Ri1ZmCW5D6M   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Joi

Grow your business with confidence: Try Bonsai, the all-in-one solution for freelancers and small businesses.    Kristin reacts to the recent headlines about a CEO who made the news for being a horrible boss. Here's her take advice for if you're dealing with a similar situation when working remotely or from home. Plus, a solution for transitioning to freelancing or working for yourself.   SPECIAL OFFERS:  Try Bonsai, a comprehensive tool for your business. Get $100 off Freelance to Freedom Online course. Find a remote job with FlexJobs. Check out remote office equipment on Amazon.   RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Watch this video on YouTube   Wideos to help you work remotely:  $100K Work From Home Jobs  10 Passive Income Side Hustles 10 Ways I Make Money Online Asking Digital Nomads How To Make Money Online Remote Work Playlist   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  

Save up to 6x when you send, spend, and withdraw money around the world with Wise International Banking.   How do you overcome travel planning anxiety? What are the top mistakes to avoid when becoming a digital nomad? Is Airbnb too expensive for housing if you're slow traveling or living a slow retirement lifestyle?   Kristin answers your questions live on YouTube and shares a very special announcement about the rest of the year.    Congratulations to Nicole who won the $100 gift card from Unbound Merino! Thank you to everyone who left a review.   PS: If you're in Amsterdam on May 27, 2023, you can see Kristin DJ at Madam Restaurant at Amsterdam Toren at 19:00-22:00. No reservations needed.   What You’ll Learn: Kristin’s plans for traveling and DJing in Europe in 2023. Kristin’s BIG announcement. Traveling to Ireland & Living  in England as a digital nomad. Top 3 digital nomad mistakes. How to choose which country to move to. Best/Worst parts of traveling in Europe. Choosing where to retire abroad. Thoug

Keep your money safe while you travel with Wise International Banking. After traveling to Ireland for the first time, Kristin shares all the things that surprised her the most during her visit. Join her for a walk around the Enniskerry Powerscourt castle grounds to learn her first impressions of Ireland as an American. Hear her candid thoughts on everything from the food and weather to transportation and strange town names.   Special Offers: Leave a review for the podcast and enter to win a $100 gift card from Unbound Merino wool clothing. Save up to 6x when using your money with a Wise account.   What You’ll Learn: The cost of visiting Dublin vs. smaller towns in Ireland. The food scene in Ireland. Weather in Ireland: How good really is it? Friendliness of the locals. The reality of mental health problems in Ireland. Tips for using the bus system and taxis. Issues with internet and 5G connection Why Ireland’s population is still so small. Ireland’s nightlife and shopping culture. Strange town names.   Ex

Want to win a free $100 gift card from Unbound Merino?

Kristin has a spontaneous chat with German digital nomad and entrepreneur, Elena Poughia. Hear Elena’s insights on combining work, travel, and hobbies/interests for an epic life. Plus, why she recommends solo travel. Recorded live at Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal.   Pack light for your next trip with Unbound Merino wool clothing.   What You’ll Learn: How to design your life around travel and your interests. Why Lisbon is a great city for digital nomads. Why you should consider going to Web Summit. “Finding your space” and settling down as an expat. The benefits of solo traveling and moving abroad. What attracted Elena to travel to Portugal and Lagos. The importance of prioritizing downtime and connecting to nature and your environment. Following your instincts when traveling and living abroad. The power of tuning into what you want in life.   Special Offers: Check out Anatomie Clothing for stylish travel apparel (affiliate) Get high-quality, travel-friendly clothing at Unbound Merino (affiliate) Web Summi

Get $10 off Bordr’s services for moving to Portugal.   “I believe that Portugal is becoming the California of Europe.”   A chance meeting at Web Summit in Lisbon led to a Badass Digital Nomads listener sharing her experience of moving from the US to Portugal. She talks with Kristin candidly about how she was able to quell her anxiety of moving abroad and getting her D7 visa, and integrate with the local community.   What You’ll Learn:  Why to consider moving to Portugal. How to overcome concerns and anxiety about moving abroad. Where to meet people in Lisbon. How to get help with your Portugal D7 visa. Leaving your comfort zone for a digital nomad lifestyle. Free and low-cost activities to do in Lisbon.   Special Offers:  $10 Off Bordr Portugal bank, tax, and residency services Digital Nomads For Dummies book Join the 2023 Ready to Relocate Waiting List Web Summit Lisbon, Portugal   Meet This Week’s Guest: Aracelis Nass is a Corporate Nomad,  Senior Business Program Manager with more than 15 years of exp

Save up to 70% on your next rental car with Discover Cars.   Kristin answers questions from subscribers and listeners in the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook group during a YouTube Live Session. Hear what people want to know about loneliness, culture shock, dating, and her personal life.    Special Offers:  Save up to 70% with DiscoverCars.com Join our Facebook Group Shop Kristin's Amazon Store You can now watch Badass Digital Nomads on YouTube!   Books Recommended:  The Daily Laws by Robert Greene The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday The Vagabond's Way by Rolf Potts Digital Nomads For Dummies by Kristin Wilson   Podcasts Mentioned: 200th Episode Experiencing Burnout Choosing a Travel Destination Dating as a Digital Nomad Learning a Foreign Language  Finding Community with WiFi Tribe   Videos Mentioned on YouTube.com/TravelingwithKristin:  Albania Travel Vlog Belfast Locals Croatia Travel Guide Living in Japan Coping with Loneliness Montenegro Travel My Favorite Places to Travel in the World Nomad Cruise Norw

Kristin celebrates the huge milestone of publishing 200 podcast episodes. She reflects on the journey so far, how it all started, and what's next for Badass Digital Nomads.    Support the Podcast:  Leave a Review Become a Patron Buy a Coffee Leave Feedback   Related Episodes:  100th Episode of Badass Digital Nomads   Travel Locations Mentioned:  La Jolla Cove Scripps Aquarium Self-Realization Fellowship Gardens Encinitas Videos Mentioned:  High Paying Remote Jobs Cost of Living in Dublin, Ireland Talking to Strangers in Dublin Talking to Strangers in Belfast   Fill out the Badass Digital Nomads Feedback Form here.    Subscribe for updates at www.travelingwithkristin.com/subscribe

Get $100 off your first reservation in a Landing apartment using the code WELCOME100.    How do you find balance while working from home with your significant other? Jasmine Jonte and her boyfriend, Brad, are entrepreneurs and travel lovers with a home base in Phoenix, Arizona. Jasmine shares her tips for living, working, and traveling with a significant other, as well as solo-traveling across Europe. She also shares how she made the leap from teaching in inner city schools to working for herself and overcoming burnout.    Jasmine leads a done-for-you course creation agency where she ghostwrites online courses, group training programs, mini workshops, virtual challenges, and more. In fact, Jasmine is the secret mastermind behind the structure of Kristin's long-term travel and relocation course, Ready to Relocate. Today, she offers tips and advice on creating your own online course!   At the end of this episode, find out which tools Jasmine uses to run her business remotely, and the hidden gem travel destinati

French-American couple, Ryan and Sophie, talk about the struggles and benefits of sailing the world and living an unconventional digital nomad lifestyle. They shine light on why they left their jobs and home countries to travel, the challenges of dating someone from a different culture, and their experience buying and fixing up a sailboat to live in. Ryan and Sophie open up about the difficulty of navigating mental health issues amidst the chaos of living and traveling on a boat. Despite the many challenges of sailing and even a reduction in income from transitioning to this location-independent lifestyle, Ryan and Sophie truly believe they made the right decision.  Curious to know what life is like onboard? Thinking of hitting the high seas? Tune in to see if the sailing nomad lifestyle is right for you!   Episode 198 Special Offers:  Leave a Review Buy Kristin a Coffee Tip the Podcast Open a Wise Account

Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise. (Referral link)   Japan has reopened for travel and cherry blossom season is upon us! Tune in to learn about Japan’s cultural differences and what it’s like living abroad in Japan as an American.  Kristin shares the culture shocks she experienced while living in Japan, along with her favorite and least favorite aspects of the Japanese lifestyle. You’ll learn about Japan’s cost of living, Kristin’s view of the Tokyo dating scene, and why it’s surprisingly difficult to stay healthy as a foreigner.   Episode 197 Special Offers:  Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise. Rent lease-free apartments in the U.S. with Landing Apartments Become a Patreon Patron and support the podcast Subscribe to Kristin's weekly newsletter   EPISODE 196 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Adapting to foreign cultures and lifestyles. 13 things Kristin noticed while living as a foreigner in Japan. Surprising contrasts in Japanese food culture and tea ceremonies. Japan’s un

Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise. (Referral link)   British expat and entrepreneur, Jamie Atkinson, reveals how he went from working as a furniture salesman to living and working online in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.   He details his journey to becoming a digital nomad and online business owner. He also discloses his cost of living in Tamarindo and shares his candid views on the pros and cons of living in Costa Rica.   At the end of this episode, he gives his top business and sales advice that you can apply to any industry. He also shares how he started, grew, and monetized his podcast.    Jamie Atkinson is such a fun, high-energy guy with tons of business and life experience to share. If you’re an aspiring digital nomad, online business owner, or want to live in Costa Rica someday, this episode is for you!   Episode 196 Special Offers:  Apply for Kristin’s Ready to Relocate program Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise Become a Patreon Patron and support the podcast Buy a copy of Dig