Badass Digital Nomads Kristin Wilson

Don't get caught without Internet when you travel! 🛜 Kristin gives you 5 options to ensure you have fast Wi-Fi or data on your phone anywhere in the world. Plus, she gives a little-known tip for saving thousands of dollars on First or Business Class flights.
 
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RESOURCES MENTIONED: (some are affiliate links)
EZ Mobile Solis Hotspot Global Wi-Fi Hotspot Starlink Internet Unlocked Huawei Hotspot Airalo eSim Wi-Fi Finder Apps: WiFi Connect (Apple)  WiFi Finder (Android)  
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Best Wi-Fi for Travel Traveling with Your Cell Phone Internationally  
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Wondering how to combat loneliness and isolation while traveling? Looking for your global travel family? Consider joining a nomadic network like Hacker Paradise! Tune in to learn how to find community across borders and travel with like-minded nomads all while staying productive in your remote job.
Hacker Paradise is a global community of remote workers united by passion and ethos, rather than by industry. With the goal of being the best remote working community in the world, Hacker Paradise creates tailored online workshops to empower your team & position your business for remote success.
They also serve their community by facilitating global trips around the world so remote workers can combine their love of travel with their professional ambition. Sounds incredible, right?
Today, Kristin is joined by Sara Magnabosco, the Chief Operating Officer at Hacker Paradise (and the epitome of a Badass Digital Nomad). Sara’s a native Italian who’s been remote for the last two years, before which she was in rainy Belgium for four, running one of the most active coworking spaces in Europe.
Ready to find your travel tribe? Listen to this week's episode for ideas!
 
Special Offers:
Get $100 off your first Hacker Paradise trip with code: BADASS100 Get $100 off Kristin's Group Portugal Trip happening in Spring of 2024 using the code PORTUGAL100 World Nomads Travel Insurance Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list It's Travel Tuesday! Get a list of the best Travel Tuesday deals and discounts in last week's Episode 234: The Best Travel Tuesday Deals for 2023.  
Topics Discussed:
What it’s like to travel in a nomadic community. Combatting the loneliness of the digital nomad lifestyle. Staying productive and socially active while traveling. What a day in the life of a Hacker Paradise member looks like. Balancing group travel, solo travel, and partnered travel. Hacker Paradise trip pricing (and how to get cheaper pricing). Growing up in Italy & Why Sara left. The most memorable trips Sara has been on with Hacker Paradise. Embracing the discomfort of travel. Underrated travel destinations for 2024.  
Questions Answered:
What is Hacker Paradise? Who can join Hacker Paradise? Are there requirements? Should single travelers use group travel as a way to date and meet a significant other? What was it like growing up in Venice, Italy and why did you leave? Are you still an Italian resident? What is the impact of digital nomads on local communities? What’s your favorite airport, airline, and airport lounge? What are your favorite travel hacks for saving money? What’s inspiring you and challenging you as a digital nomad right now? and more!  
Episode Resources: 
Related Videos:
Estonia e-Residency Cost, Benefits, and Pros and Cons Estonia Digital Nomad Visa [WHAT IT IS / HOW TO APPLY] Travel To Portugal with Me in 2024! 🇵🇹 Asking 10 Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online from an Island American Things BANNED Abroad Why I Left the USA for UK 🇬🇧  
Related Podcasts:
Slow Travel Tips from Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo Travel to Lisbon Portugal and the Algarve With Kristin in 2024 Join Me on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil In December How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World How To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions Answered Leaving Canada To Retire in Albania as a Solo Female Expat 118 Countries and Counting: Ageless Wisdom from a 58-Year-Old Digital Nomad  
Book Mentioned:
12 Notes: On Life and Creativity by Quincy Jones  
Other Digital Nomad Resources:
Nomad Health Insurance by SafetyWing Save Money While Traveling: Revolut Favorite Remote Work Tools: Slack  
Sara’s Favorite Underrated Travel Destinations:
Tallinn, Estonia Sarandë, Albania Uganda Rwanda  
Connect with Sara & Hacker Paradise:
Follow her on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn  
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Happy Thanksgiving weekend! You know about Black Friday, but what about Travel Tuesday? Travel Tuesday has the most travel-related deals and discounts of any other day of the year. In this episode, Kristin shares the top websites for you to find cheap travel, plus some of her favorite travel bags and gear. Save up to 50% off of travel using the links below! (Includes some affiliate links where Kristin can earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.)
 
Want to travel with Kristin to Portugal next year? Reserve the last Early Bird spot here and save an extra $100 off using the code PORTUGAL100 (first come first serve, expires on November 30). 
 
AMAZON STORE: 
Traveling with Kristin Amazon Store  
CARRY-ON BAGS & LUGGAGE:
Minaal Monos Nordace TravelPro  
CLOTHING & APPAREL: 
Unbound Merino  
CRUISES: 
Cruise Critic Holland America Uniworld River Cruises  
ELECTRONICS
DJI Store Solis Wi-Fi Hotspot  
FLIGHT DEALS: 
Delta Expedia Hopper Southwest Gift Card  
HOTEL DEALS: 
Booking.com Hotels.com IHG Resorts  
TRAVEL DEALS: 
Save €100 on Nomad Cruise 12 using code TWK Save $200 on Kristin's Trip to Portugal by reserving the last Early Bird spot and using the code PORTUGAL100. Portugal Trip Preview Video  
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Full show notes and the podcast transcript will be up shortly on www.badassdigitalnomads.com.

Want to get free and discounted travel through credit card points? Learn how from Austin Riffe, the Founder of Travel AF, as he shares his favorite credit card tips and travel hacking strategies for saving on flights, hotels, etc.
Austin also shares the strategic advice that helped him get out of debt in less than a year (while still being able to travel!).
Travel AF is “your personal trainer for inexpensive yet luxurious (award) travel”. They offer personalized points strategy planning, coaching and support, and award travel booking services.
Whether you’re a travel lover, frequent flyer, business owner, or someone wanting to optimize their spending, tune in to start saving money on flights, hotels, and more.
Happy traveling, everyone!
 
Special Offers:
Get 60,000 bonus points worth $900 in travel with the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. Receive up to 110,000 bonus miles with the Amex Delta SkyMiles Reserve credit card (Kristin has been using it since 2007!) Shop Kristin’s Amazon Storefront for all her favorite tech gear, remote office, and travel tools - perfect for the holidays. Get $50 off your first point strategy plan or award travel concierge with Travel AF (use code: KRISTIN) Subscribe to Kristin's weekly e-mail list.  
Topics Discussed:
How travel hacking works. The benefits of travel hacking. Tips for getting out of debt (without cutting out travel). What to look for in travel credit cards. How to find and cancel subscriptions and recurring expenses. Shifting your mindset around saving and spending money. Austin’s journey into travel hacking and starting an online business. Airline loyalty program devaluations. Dos and don’ts of opening and closing multiple credit cards. Transferable programs. “The Chase Trifecta” Strategy - Sapphire/Reserve, Chase Preferred, and Chase Freedom X  
Questions Answered:
What is travel hacking and what are the benefits? What was your job before starting Travel AF? Do you do it full-time? What expense categories did you have to reduce the most to get out of debt? Why are airlines devaluing frequent flyer miles? How many credit cards do you have open and how long do you keep them open? What are the best travel credit cards for travel hacking? Does having a lot of cards adversely affect your credit score? How can I transfer credit card points to other companies or hotels? How much do you charge to help someone plan and travel hack a trip? and more!  
Episode Resources:
Book Mentioned:
Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki  
Podcasts Mentioned:
Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points Ep 178: How To Make More Money Online With the Host of the Money Magic Podcast Ep 229: How To Find Balance in a Slow Travel Lifestyle While Working For Yourself with Chelsea Riffe Dave Ramsey’s Podcast: The Ramsey Show Shannon McClay’s Podcast: Martinis & Your Money Ramit Sethi’s Podcast: I Will Teach You To Be Rich  
Related Videos:
The Best Hotel Credit Cards for Free Travel 65 Tips to Save Money on Travel [Travel Hacks!] The Best Wi-Fi Hotspots for Travel | Travel Hacks Travel Tips & Hacks (Playlist)  
Travel Hacking Resources:
Find & Cancel Subscriptions: Rocket Money All the Hacks Podcast Frequent Miler The Points Guy Travel Hacking Subreddits: r/awardtravel and r/creditcards  
Connect with Austin Riffe & Travel AF:
Follow him on Instagram Follow Travel AF on Instagram Visit Travel AF's website  
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Hear the inspiring story of how an Italian immigrant to the UK worked his way up from working in restaurants to being a successful online entrepreneur. Simone Vincenzi shares tips and advice on starting an online business, transitioning from one industry to another, and achieving both financial and location independence as an expat.
 
You’ll hear about Simone’s favorite places to travel, the quickest way to learn English as a second language (as an adult), and the shocking racism he experienced while traveling with his wife in South Africa. Plus, he tells you the benefits of creating a webinar for your business and how to create one on a tight budget.
 
Simone Vincenzi is a multi-award winning serial entrepreneur and author who has helped people to launch more than 500 profitable businesses before the age of 30 with his company GTeX. Tune in to learn more!
 
Special Offers: 
Travel with Kristin to Portugal in 2024 Get The Webinar Conversion Kit for only $30 (half of the money is donated to a basketball charity) Try Bonsai, a comprehensive tool for your business. Apply for Relocation Support from Kristin Open a Wise Borderless Account and get a free transfer up to €500  
Topics Discussed:
Moving to a new country as a young adult Learning English as a second language (the quickest way) The food scene in England vs. Italy Why Simone fell in love with England Transitioning to a new industry Public speaking Making an income online How to start traveling (even when it seems impossible) Culture, food/wine, travel tips, and racism in South Africa Aligning travel with business opportunities How Simone trains people to have financial and location independence The benefits of creating a webinar for your business  
Questions Answered:
How did you move from Italy to the UK? What was the hardest part about adapting to UK culture? How do you learn English more quickly? What skills do you need to make money online? Did you feel safe traveling in South Africa? What business problem are you trying to solve right now? and more!  
Episode Resources: 
 
Recommended Videos:
Top 10 Best Places To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month 8 Reasons I DON'T MISS Living in the USA I Asked Digital Nomads How They Make Money Living On A Remote Island 🏝  
Related Podcasts:
Being a Global Citizen with Russian-American Digital Nomad, Vlad Glebov How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World Living Like a Local in France & Italy: Language, Lifestyle, Cost of Living, and More One of the First Digital Nomads From Africa: Agnes Nyamwange Black Identity Abroad and Creating a Career You Love With Amanda Bates, the Black Expat  
Group Travel: Nomad Cruise
 
Places Mentioned:
Garden/restaurant where Kristin had her Sunday roast - The Grosvenor Arms, Chester, UK The Portico Library, UK Kruger National Park, South Africa Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa  
Connect with Simone:
Visit his website Listen to his podcast Email him: simone@gtex.org.uk  
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See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast  for time stamps, transcripts, and more resources from this episode.

Is Portugal at the top of your list of places to travel or live abroad? If so, now you can visit Portugal with Kristin as your host! Kristin will be leading her first-ever group trip from Lisbon to the Algarve April 15-21, 2024. 
 
You will get to hang out with Kristin and a group of like-minded people from the Traveling with Kristin community for 7 days while enjoying city and food tours, a hike, vineyard wine tasting, and more. 
 
Listen to this episode to get all the details or reserve your spot now with a refundable deposit. The next two people to sign up will receive $100 off their bookings with the Early Bird rate. 
 
Special Offers:
Travel with Kristin to Portugal in 2024 - Save $100 with the Early Bird Rate Join Kristin on Nomad Cruise 12 - Save €100 with code TWK World Nomads Travel Insurance  
Resources Mentioned:
Trip Details and Itinerary FAQs TrovaTrip Reviews  
Connect with Kristin and Support the Show:
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Thank you to Kiana for the 5-Star Review!
Badass Podcast! I first started off by watching Kristin's youtube videos and later discovered the podcast. 
As someone who is actively trying to move abroad (even just temporarily), I find the podcast very informative and entertaining. It's helped me to realize this dream of mine isn't that farfetched and totally doable. Keep up the great work Kristin!
 
Full show notes and the podcast transcript will be up shortly on www.badassdigitalnomads.com.