From Boston to Athens: Kathleen's Freelance Life in Greece on the DNV | Ep 72

Kathleen O’Donnell is a freelance writer and former digital nomad who has lived in Greece full-time since 2022. Athens, with all its chaotic charm, has become Kathleen’s home, and her love for the country keeps getting stronger. 

Kathleen started her writing business, secured a residency visa in Greece, and has grown her business into a sustainable and successful company. 

In this episode:

  • How Kathleen transitioned from a corporate job in Boston to freelancing in Greece
  • Requirements for the Greek digital nomad visa and residency permit
  • Why Athens is an amazing city — but not for everyone
  • How Kathleen built a successful freelance writing business
  • Greek bureaucracy and living with uncertainty
  • Advice for women over 30 who dream of moving abroad but feel scared

Where to find Kathleen:

  • Substack: American Girl in Greece
  • Travel blog: mylonesomeroads.com
  • Greek nomad visa/permit process
  • LinkedIn

Watch episode 72 on YouTube

Thank you to our season sponsor, International Living!