Badass Digital Nomads Kristin Wilson

How would you like $350 worth of Tortuga backpacks gear - FREE!? Tune in for all the details and a chance to win.
 
How to Enter the Giveaway: 
Leave an honest, 5-star review for Badass Digital Nomads on your favorite podcast platform or our website, https://www.badassdigitalnomads.com Take a screenshot of your review. Email your review to hello [at] travelingwithkristin.com with the subject line: Podcast Review.  
BONUS! - For additional chances to win, post your review on social media. Each post on a separate social media site will equal one additional entry (maximum one entry per social media platoform). Also include these screenshots in your email.
For posts on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, tag @TravelingwithKristin. For tweets on X, tag @WheresKristin. For posts on LinkedIn, add link to the podcast website or any episode. (Connect with Kristin here on LinkedIn.)  
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DEADLINE TO ENTER: JUNE 20, 2024
WINNER ANNOUNCED: JULY 2, 2024
 
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Check out Tortuga Backpacks gear: 
40L Travel Backpack Pro 40L Travel Backpack Lite All Pro Bundle (Save $100)  
Related Podcast Episode: 
How to Close the Gender Wage Gap for Remote Workers with Tortuga Backpacks  
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Eligibility: This giveaway is open to listeners of Badass Digital Nomads podcast who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. Employees of Tortuga Backpacks, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion, and fulfillment agencies, and legal advisors, as well as the immediate family members and persons living in the same household of such persons, are not eligible to participate in the giveaway.
How to Enter: To participate, entrants must follow these steps during the entry period from May 21, 2024, to June 20, 2024:
Leave a 5-star, honest review about Badass Digital Nomads on any podcast platform or on www.badassdigitalnomads.com. Screenshot the published review and email it to hello [at] travelingwithkristin.com. For additional entries, post the screenshot of the review on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) and tag @travelingwithkristin. If posting on Twitter/X, tag @whereskristin. Also attach your social media screenshot(s) to the email.  Each review on a unique platform counts as one entry. Duplicate reviews on the same platform will not be counted more than once.
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Erick Prince returns for another candid conversation about the global changes that have happened since we last chatted 4 years ago and how these changes have impacted his world view and perception of travel.
Kristin and Erick discuss the realizations that come with age and life experience (especially as full-time travelers) and how to be your authentic self while traveling the world. They also highlight the shocking differences between how they travel and how younger generations are traveling the world.
If you’re looking for an unfiltered conversation about travel, digital nomadism, life, and the world… this is it, folks! Tune in and remember… Life is short!
 
Special Offers:
Get $10 off your Bordr Tax Filing Service Get $100 off your first Hacker Paradise Trip Digital Nomads For Dummies Book  
Topics Discussed:
Life as a middle-aged travel influencer and DJ. Overcoming burnout as a content creator. Having fun and traveling later in life. Realizations that come in reflecting on your past travel experiences. The evolution of content creation and influencing. How to be your authentic self while traveling the world. The unique feeling of having favorite places in other countries. Erick’s daily life as an expat living in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand before and after covid.  
Questions Answered:
How do you reflect on who you were when you first started traveling versus who you are now? Is the market for digital nomad and travel content oversaturated or is there space for new creators? Do you still feel like you have a role to play in promoting digital nomadism and the future of work? What is most important to you right now?  
Episode Resources: 
PBS Future of Work Series World Travel Market London Nik Photo Software On 1 Photo Editing Capcut Free Video Editor  
Books Mentioned:
Very Thai by Philip Cornwel-Smith Very Bangkok by Philip Cornwel-Smith Lonely Planet Guide to Thailand by Joe Cummings  
Related Podcasts:
Ep 107: Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad (Part 1) Ep 108: Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, Minority Nomad (Part 2) Ep 121: 8 Things That Happen When You Travel Full-Time Ep 146: How To Become a Digital Nomad for Dummies Ep 166: Being a Digital Nomad in Southeast Asia With Giang Cao From Vietnam Ep 215: The Easy Way To Live a Better Life Ep 216: Demystifying Expat Taxes: What to Know About Filing Taxes Abroad Ep 249: Tulum, Mexico: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Ep 250: From Canada to Mexico – How a Near-Death Experience Changed This Expat’s Life Ep 253: Finnish Pilot-Turned Poker Player on Starting a New Life in Mexico  
Related Videos:
Living Abroad in Bangkok, Thailand [What It's REALLY Like] Living Like a Local vs. Expat in THAILAND (the honest truth) 10 Ways Moving Abroad Will Change Your Life What I Dislike About Living Abroad After 20 Years in 60 Countries How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] Living in Mexico as an Expat: Crime, Health, Cost-of-Living, & More  
Connect with Guest, Erick Prince:
Visit his website Follow on Instagram Subscribe to his YouTube channel Connect on Facebook  
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 detailed notes and transcripts.

France is the biggest country in the European Union. With so many places to choose from, where should you live? Find out the top 10 best places to live in France, including the city voted #1 by French citizens!
Even if you’re not looking to move to France, this episode will give you lots of ideas of places you can visit to slow travel or to go on vacation. Whether you’re single and ready to mingle, you’re traveling with family, or you just want to get a taste of the best food, wine, and weather in France, there’s an ideal city for everyone.
Stay tuned for detailed episodes on life in Italy, Spain, Greece, and more!
If you’re looking for help and/or advice on moving to France or anywhere in the world, feel free to reach out to Kristin for personalized support!
 
Special Offers:
Travel to Costa Rica with Kristin Get your Tortuga Backpack Lite Need support for an overseas move? Check out Ready to Relocate  
Topics Discussed:
Culture and lifestyle pace of France. Places in France with charming towns and villages. Best/worst French cities for English speakers. Tourism in France. French healthcare: Which cities in France have the best healthcare? Best places for expats and digital nomads to live in France. Cost of living, buying, and renting in France. Which cities have a lower cost of living than Paris? Best city for weather and wine in France. French cities with many job opportunities. Best cities in France for food, quality of life, and safety. Best places for families to live in France. Best/worst French cities for proximity to airports.  
Episode Resources: 
Watch this video on YouTube (includes timestamps)  
Related Podcasts:
Ep 138: Medical Tourism and the Cost of Healthcare Abroad Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points Ep 171: Living as an Expat in Portugal with Josh & Kalie of Expats Everywhere Ep 220: Living Like a Local in France & Italy: Language, Lifestyle, Cost of Living, and More Ep 228: Moving from the USA to Portugal: Highs, Lows, and Tips on Settling In Ep 247: Top 10 Best Places To Retire Abroad Ep 252: Female Solo Traveler Finds Freedom in Paris and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle  
Related Videos:
Most Recent Traveling with Kristin LIVE Q&A | Costa Rica Travel to Costa Rica with Me! 10 Moving Abroad Mistakes (that you're probably making) 40 Amazing Places to Add to Your Travel Bucket List 10 Best Places to Retire in 2024 (Visas, Residency, Healthcare, Taxes) 20 Incredible Places to Visit on Earth (Natural Wonders, Islands, Europe, and More!) Best Places to Live in Portugal for Expats and Digital Nomads Living in Mexico as an Expat: Crime, Health, Cost-of-Living, & More How To Use Your Cell Phone Internationally | Travel Tips & Advice  
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 detailed notes and transcripts.

Listen to Kristin talk with her Patrons about living in Europe (Greece, Portugal, Albania), their side hustle struggles, and the reality of working remotely around the world. Kristin hangs out with her Patrons regularly on Zoom and decided to share this one with the world! So, you’re in for an exclusive treat.
In this chat, our Patrons share some life updates, advice, recommendations, and stories from their travels. They discuss wellness retreats they love or would like to attend, the impacts of Bulgaria and Romania becoming Schengen members earlier this year, how to turn an idea into an income stream, and so much more!
Join us for a special glimpse into the lives of Kristin’s biggest supporters and how you can join her Inner Circle!
 
Special Offers:
Become a Patron for $5/month Travel to Costa Rica with Kristin Find a remote job with FlexJobs  
Topics Discussed:
Goals and challenges of running an online business. Making money online with a side hustle. The “trap” of content creation. True or False? You need a social media following to start an online business/side hustle in 2024. How Kristin funded her first move abroad. Expat life in Albania. Turning an idea into a profitable income stream. Living and getting residency in Greece and Portugal. Finding retreat destinations to live, relax, and work remotely. Transitioning from employee to contractor. How our Patrons met in person! Why nomads aren’t going to the Bansko Nomad Fest this year. Bulgaria and Romania becoming Schengen members. Travel hacking. Wellness travel and coliving in the US.  
Episode Resources: 
Bansko Nomad Fest Online Payment Platform: Stripe Sign up for Ayo’s Newsletter US Retreat Centers: Art of Living, Eupepsia Wellness Retreat, Hippocrates Wellness, Ayurveda Health Retreats, Furnished Finder Unlimited Mail & South Dakota Residency: YourBestAddress.com  
Related Podcasts:
Ep 54: How to Make 5-Figures per Month Writing on Medium with Ayo the Author Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points Ep 170: How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium Ep 171: Living as an Expat in Portugal with Josh & Kalie of Expats Everywhere Ep 228: Moving from the USA to Portugal: Highs, Lows, and Tips on Settling In Ep 233: Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF Ep 249: Tulum, Mexico: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly  
Related Videos:
Most Recent Traveling with Kristin LIVE Q&A | Costa Rica 10 Moving Abroad Mistakes (that you're probably making) I Asked 10 DIGITAL NOMADS How They Make Money Online from an ISLAND Best Places to Live in Portugal for Expats and Digital Nomads THIS Is How Much It Costs To Live in Portugal Now (in 2024) 🇵🇹 Living in Mexico as an Expat: Crime, Health, Cost-of-Living, & More Why He Left the US to find FREEDOM in Mexico 🇲🇽 How She Became a Solo Female Traveler and 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.com/podcast for detailed notes and transcripts.

As you know, Mexico is a hotspot for expats and digital nomads, but they don’t often last long here… Why, you ask? Join Kristin for a candid conversation with author and personal development coach, Michael Dash, about the main reasons why expats leave Mexico.
Hear about Michael’s struggles living in Mexico, why he chose to move to Tulum over 3 years ago, and why he hasn't left yet. Plus, he shares tips and advice on overcoming the challenges of living the #expatlife in Mexico.
Wondering if Mexico is the right place for your next move? This episode could help you find the answer!
 
Special Offers:
Travel to Costa Rica with Kristin Tortuga Backpacks Nomad Health by SafetyWing (Global Health Insurance for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads)  
Topics Discussed:
Michael’s daily life in California vs. Mexico. The shocking reality of Mexico during COVID. Favorite activities and places in Mexico. Michael’s cost of living in Mexico. Overcoming addiction & becoming an author and retreat host. Training to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The challenges of living as an expat in Mexico. Why Michael has questioned living in Tulum. Tips and advice on moving to Mexico or anywhere abroad.  
Questions Answered:
Why did you decide to move to Tulum? What is the community like in Tulum? Do you still have to pay US taxes as an expat living in Mexico? Why do expats choose to quit living in Mexico? What are the best parts of living in Tulum? and more!  
Episode Resources: 
Learn about Michael’s Retreats Get Michael’s book, Chasing the High Online Men’s Group: Men of Means Allen Carr’s books on overcoming addictions 29029 Everesting  
Related Podcasts:
Ep 10: US Taxes for Digital Nomads with IRS Enrolled Agent, Grace Taylor Ep 106: How U.S. Expats Feel About Paying Taxes Abroad and Renouncing Citizenship Ep 118: Paying US Taxes as an Expat Abroad – What You Need To Know Ep 215: The Easy Way To Live a Better Life Ep 216: Demystifying Expat Taxes: What to Know About Filing Taxes Abroad Ep 249: Tulum, Mexico: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Ep 250: From Canada to Mexico – How a Near-Death Experience Changed This Expat’s Life Ep 253: Finnish Pilot-Turned Poker Player on Starting a New Life in Mexico
 
Related Videos:
How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] Living in Mexico as an Expat: Crime, Health, Cost-of-Living, & More Why He Left the US to find FREEDOM in Mexico 🇲🇽 How She Became a Solo Female Traveler and Digital Nomad  
Places in Mexico Mentioned:
Holisitika, Tulum Palma Central, Tulum Valle De Bravo Mexico City Cabo Puerta Vallarta San Pancho Sayulita
 
Connect with Guest, Michael Dash:
Visit his website Follow on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Facebook  
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 detailed notes and transcripts.

Kristin speaks with Teemu Alanen, a Finnish pilot turned poker player who moved from Europe to Mexico and changed his life. Hear why he made the life-changing leap to digital nomadism, his tips for thriving as an expat in Mexico, and what a typical day in the life of a remote poker player looks like.
Teemu also talks about the differences between Finnish culture and Mexican culture, revealing why he’s not moving back to Finland anytime soon.
Plus, Kristin highlights a few listener stories and questions about Tulum.
 
Special Offers:
Travel to Costa Rica with Kristin! Check out Tortuga Backpacks Stay covered with Nomad Health by SafetyWing (Global Health Insurance for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads)  
Topics Discussed:
Why Teemu decided to quit being a pilot to pursue online poker. Unique aspects of Finnish culture (communication, socializing, dating, etc.) What you need to thrive as an expat in Mexico. Tips for finding a trustworthy immigration lawyer in Mexico. Activities and groups in Tulum. The phases of moving to a new place as a digital nomad. Differences in living in Tulum vs. Playa del Carmen. A typical work day in the life of a remote poker player. Teemu’s invite-only “family dinners”.  
Questions Answered:
Why did you decide to move abroad to Mexico? What was it like being in Tulum during the pandemic lockdown? What makes Tulum special compared to Playa del Carmen and other cities? How is Finnish culture different from other cultures? What phase of life and digital nomadism are you in? Will you move back to Finland or to another country in the future?  
Episode Resources: 
Trusted Bilingual Immigration Lawyer in Mexico: Adriana Vella - Immigration to Mexico Online Men’s Group: Men of Means  
Related Podcasts:
Ep 77: 8 Essential Skills You Need to Become a Digital Nomad Ep 97: What I Love About Living Abroad Ep 184: How To Find Community Abroad With the Co-Founder of WiFi Tribe Ep 219: How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World Ep 242: 7 Things to Know Before You Move Abroad Ep 249: Tulum, Mexico: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Ep 250: From Canada to Mexico – How a Near-Death Experience Changed This Expat’s Life  
Related Videos:
How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] Living in Mexico as an Expat: Crime, Health, Cost-of-Living, & More Why He Left the US to find FREEDOM in Mexico 🇲🇽 Live with Kristin: Your Most Burning Questions About Travel and Living Abroad 20 Incredible Places to Visit on Earth (Natural Wonders, Islands, Europe, and More!)  
Connect with Guest, Teemu Alanen:
Follow 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
 
See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast for detailed notes and transcripts.