Badass Digital Nomads Kristin Wilson

What do you do if you're a traveler or nomad who feels lost in life and the world?  
During the pandemic, long-term nomad, Conni Biesalski, found herself back in her home country of Germany with no job and no plan. Fresh from a painful breakup, she was "lost, single, and lonely," as she puts it. But then, everything changed. 
Today, she's living a slow-paced, intentional, and fulfilling lifestyle with her partner and dog on the beaches of Portugal. 
If you've ever felt lonely, depressed, or confused along your digital nomad journey, this episode is for you. This episode is also for you if you're interested in living in Portugal someday. Or, if you've ever felt anxiety or apprehension about the idea of moving abroad or becoming location independent. 
 
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Topics Discussed:
The early days of digital nomadism Living and working in the Gili Islands Finding love while traveling internationally Digital nomad burnout and how to heal from it The Art of Slow Travel How travel affects your nervous system and how to regulate it Living in Sri Lanka Living the slow life in Portugal The cost-of-living in Portugal Paying taxes in Portugal Choosing to lead a "boring" life (and why you should try it) The power of somatic breathwork And much more!  
Questions Answered:
How did you first start making money online? When did you start to feel burnt out as a digital nomad? How did you know you were burnt out? What symptoms did you experience? What tools help with healing after a break up? How did you heal your body, brain fog, and digestive issues? How does your nervous system react to traveling compared to being stable in one place? How did you and your partner decide on a home base location? How much does your rent cost in Portugal? And more!  
Episode Resources: 
Take the Breathwork and Nervous System Foundations Course Trauma Healing Tools: Transformational Breathwork, Somatic Experiencing, NARM Recommended Books: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris Creators & Thought Leaders Mentioned: Nomadic Matt, Tony Robbins, Joe Dispenza Other Expat Resources: Canggu Community Facebook Group (Expat & Local), NOMADX  
Related Podcasts:
Ep 185: Finding Love Abroad, Living in Mexico as an Expat Family, and Coping With Burnout With Amy Scott of Nomadtopia Radio Ep 206: How To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions Answered Ep 209: Why I Left the USA for UK Ep 223: Slow Travel Tips from Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo Ep 229: How To Find Balance in a Slow Travel Lifestyle While Working For Yourself with Chelsea Riffe Ep 245: Sailing into the Unknown with Ruby Rose: Navigating Burnout & Mental Health in a Freedom Lifestyle Ep 251: Slow Traveling Europe + Van Life with Chase Warrington from About Abroad Ep 255: Living in Europe, Side Hustle Struggles, and Remote Work Real Talk - Live Call with Kristin Ep 260: The One Thing 97% of Expats Don't Do  
Related Videos:
Feeling lonely while traveling? (Watch this) House Hunting in Europe: Seattle Couple Leaves the U.S. to Live Abroad The TRUTH about FULL-TIME TRAVEL 🏝 [Digital Nomads] Top 10 Best Places To Live in France (Expats, Retirees, Digital Nomads) The Easiest Places for Americans To Move Overseas (VISAS & RESIDENCY) 10 Moving Abroad Mistakes (that you're probably making) 7 Things To Know BEFORE You Move Abroad 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]  
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Want to work abroad and travel the world? Tune in for helpful tips from global career expert and nomadic entrepreneur, Mike Swigunski, who’s been traveling and working abroad since 2011.
From working at universities to working online in tech to buying online businesses, Mike has worked a plethora of jobs while traveling to 100+ countries. Mike is also the best-selling author of Global Career: How to Travel & Work Remotely Forever (which you can download for free in the resources below).
If you’re curious about how to find in-person jobs in a foreign country or find a remote job that lets you travel full or part-time, don’t miss Mike’s expert tips and advice!
 
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Topics Discussed:
How Mike started living and working abroad. Mike’s remote revenue streams. How to find a remote job that lets you travel the world. Tips for finding in-person/local jobs in a foreign country. The key mindset shift you need to make to work abroad. Places where Mike struggled to adapt to the culture. Pros and cons of solo travel vs. group travel. Cost of living and traveling in Kazakhstan. Living in Georgia as an expat. Making friends abroad. How your identity changes when you move abroad. Maintaining relationships with family while living abroad. Crazy travel stories: The digital nomad mansion in Thailand & Getting trapped in Morocco. Hacks for booking cheap flights.  
Questions Answered:
What remote jobs have you had? Can I afford to live and work abroad? Out of all the countries you’ve lived and worked in, which gave you the most culture shock? How different is Australian culture from American culture? Is your friend circle in Georgia a mix of foreigners and locals? Where do you feel the most at home? When do you go back to the US and for how long? What are the most overrated destinations in the world? What’s on your bucket list?  
Episode Resources: 
Watch Mike’s TEDx Talk: How to Travel & Work Remotely Forever Get Mike’s FREE Audiobook: Global Career Online Business Marketplace: Empire Flippers Try WWOOFing Flight Tracking/Booking Apps: TripIt, Flighty Recommended Travel Headphones: Jabra Elite 75t Earbuds, Jabra Elite 8 Active Earbuds Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad: @minoritynomad  
Related Podcasts:
Ep 116: 7 Reasons Why I’ll Never Renounce My US Citizenship Ep 121: 8 Things That Happen When You Travel Full-Time Ep 194: Learning Languages Faster and Coping with Culture Shock in Colombia Ep 207: Tech CEO’s Zoom Call Gone Viral – My Take and Advice for Remote Workers Ep 244: 8 Digital Nomads Explain How They Make Money While Traveling Ep 248: Female Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Make Money Online Ep 255: Living in Europe, Side Hustle Struggles, and Remote Work Real Talk - Live Call with Kristin Ep 259: How To Save Thousands of Dollars Per Year With Housesitting Ep 260: The One Thing 97% of Expats Don't Do  
Related Videos:
10 Moving Abroad Mistakes (that you're probably making) 7 Things To Know BEFORE You Move Abroad 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] 10 Ways Moving Abroad Will Change Your Life  
Travel Destinations Mentioned:
Bergamo, Italy Gwangju, South Korea Macao, China Bondi Beach, Australia Auckland, New Zealand Kyrgyzstan Almaty and Bishkek, Kazakhstan Ko Samui, Thailand Lviv, Ukraine Prague, Czechia Malta  
Connect with Guest, Mike Swigunski:
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Thinking of moving abroad or know someone who’s making the leap soon? Here are the top 10 most common mistakes expats make and how to avoid them. Spoiler: #8 is the worst!
From not getting professional help with planning your move to staying stuck when the lifestyle isn’t working for you, there are quite a few challenges expats might face. Luckily for you, we’re here to help!
We want you to be as prepared as possible for your big move so you can have the best experience living abroad. With these tips, you’ll have a smoother and safer transition to life in a new country!
 
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10 Common Mistakes Expats Should Avoid:
Mistake #1: Buying real estate before you live in the country Mistake #2: Applying for residency in a new country before an exploratory trip Mistake #3: Waiting too long to move to another country Mistake #4: Spending too much time with other expats and foreigners Mistake #5: Letting your guard down more than you would in your home country Mistake #6: Not fully adapting to the foreign culture & expecting the country to change Mistake #7: Not saving enough money before moving abroad Mistake #8: Giving too much weight to the opinions of others Mistake #9: Not getting professional help with planning your move abroad Mistake #10: Staying stuck abroad when the lifestyle isn’t working for you  
Episode Resources:
Watch this episode on YouTube: 10 Moving Abroad Mistakes (that you're probably making) Hofstede Country Comparison Tool  
Related Podcasts:
Ep 79: The Shocking Truth About How US Expats Vote Ep 181: Paying US Taxes as an Expat Abroad – What You Need To Know Ep 121: 8 Things That Happen When You Travel Full-Time Ep 146: How To Become a Digital Nomad for Dummies Ep 203: From Cubicle to Adventure: How to Combine Work and Travel for an Epic Life Ep 243: 8 Things I Don't Miss About the USA After Living Abroad Ep 254: Why Expats Leave Mexico with Author Michael Dash Ep 253: A Pilot-Turned Poker Player on Starting a New Life in Mexico Ep 252: Female Solo Traveler Finds Freedom in Paris and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle  
Related Videos:
7 Things To Know BEFORE You Move Abroad 10 Ways Moving Abroad Will Change Your Life 10 Best Places to Retire in 2024 (Visas, Residency, Healthcare, Taxes) House Hunting in Europe: Seattle Couple Leaves the U.S. to Live Abroad How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK] The Hack Expats Use To Bank Overseas What I Dislike About Living Abroad After 20 Years in 60 Countries  
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See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast for detailed notes and transcripts.

The number of U.S. expats living abroad is equivalent to being the 11th-largest state in the country. But barely 4% of us turn out to vote! Expats have the lowest voter turnout of any demographic in the United States - lower than high school students - and the same phenomena is probably happening in every country. If you're living outside of your home country right now (or planning to move abroad someday), this episode is a must-listen!
Tune in to hear from Nicole Greenfield, aka The Nomad Activist, a digital nomad and political activist who reached out to Kristin to speak about this topic and how we can change it.
Your vote matters. If every American expat voted, we would easily change the outcomes of current and future elections.
Vote absentee, vote early, and spread the word to your expat friends! Let’s make a change!
 
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Topics Discussed:
Why the US media doesn’t talk about expats not voting. Why it’s still important to vote if you live abroad. How politics impact travel and digital nomads. The #1 easiest way to vote from abroad. How digital nomads and expats can get involved and spread the word about voting.  
Questions Answered:
What got you into political activism? How do you practice activism as a full-time digital nomad? Are American expats more liberal/Democrat or conservative/Republican? What are the easiest ways to vote from abroad? Can expats really sway election outcomes? How do you balance being a traveler and digital nomad who also wants to make a difference in the US?   
Episode Resources: 
VOTE with VoteFromAbroad.org! Information for Overseas Citizen Voters: FVAP.gov/citizen-voter Insurance for Remote Workers: SafetyWing  
Related Podcasts:
Ep 79: The Shocking Truth About How US Expats Vote Ep 106: How U.S. Expats Feel About Paying Taxes Abroad and Renouncing Citizenship Ep 114: Renouncing Your US Citizenship Part 1: Living Abroad in Canada With Erika Lind Ep 116: 7 Reasons Why I’ll Never Renounce My US Citizenship Ep 181: Paying US Taxes as an Expat Abroad – What You Need To Know Ep 121: 8 Things That Happen When You Travel Full-Time Ep 146: How To Become a Digital Nomad for Dummies  
Related Videos:
10 Moving Abroad Mistakes (that you're probably making) 7 Things To Know BEFORE You Move Abroad 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] 10 Ways Moving Abroad Will Change Your Life 10 Best Places to Retire in 2024 (Visas, Residency, Healthcare, Taxes)  
Connect with Guest, Nicole Greenfield:
Visit her website Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok  
Connect with Kristin and Support the Show:
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See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast for detailed notes and transcripts.

Want to travel but not sure if you have enough money to do it? House sitting could be your key to traveling the world on a tight budget!
Today, Kristin is chatting with Nicole Greenfield, a digital nomad, traveling pet sitter, and political activist from the US who saves $15,000+ per year by house sitting around the world.
Once upon a time, Nicole was actually afraid of becoming a digital nomad and didn’t think she had enough money to do so… that’s when she discovered house sitting! Since then, house sitting has taken her all over the world, including Vancouver Island and the mountains of Switzerland, two notoriously expensive destinations.
If Nicole can do it, you can, too! Tune in to learn all her tips and tricks for becoming a house sitter and saving money on travel.
 
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Topics Discussed:
Nicole’s remote job and activism work. How to get started in house sitting or pet sitting. Tips and advice for first-time house sitters. Hacks for saving money on flights. Meeting new people while traveling. Nicole’s method for planning travel + Her bucket list.  
Questions Answered:
Do you have a remote job? Where was your first house sitting job? What places have you traveled as a house sitter? How long do you stay at each place while house sitting? What is your current lifestyle like in Vancouver Island? Where are you traveling to next? Where do you stay if you can’t find a house/pet to sit? How long are you going to live this lifestyle?  
Episode Resources: 
Meet new people: MeetUp.com Find places to stay: CouchSurfing.com  
Related Podcasts:
Ep 127: How To Find Housing Overseas Without Using Airbnb Ep 146: How To Become a Digital Nomad for Dummies Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points Ep 193: How To Earn Passive Income Through Turnkey Real Estate (Even If You Don't Live There) Ep 206: How To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions Answered Ep 227: 10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month Ep 233: Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF  
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  
Favorite Travel Destinations Mentioned:
Asheville, North Carolina Lake Geneva, Switzerland Vancouver Island, BC, Canada  
Connect with Guest, Nicole Greenfield:
Visit her website Follow on Instagram Follow on TikTok  
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.