Digital Nomad Episodes

Dec. 12, 2023

Retiring at 40 to Travel Full-Time with the "King" of Digital Nomads

Interested in building wealth and retiring early? Learn how from long-time traveler, Dean Kuchel, who achieved financial independence and retired at the age of 40.
Guest: Dean Kuchel
Dec. 5, 2023

The Best Wi-Fi for Travel + How To Fly First Class for Less

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/Business class flights.
Nov. 28, 2023

Nomadic Networks: Finding Community Across Borders with Hacker Paradise

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.
Nov. 25, 2023

The Best Travel Tuesday Deals for 2023

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 deals and gear.
Nov. 14, 2023

Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF

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.
Guest: Austin
Oct. 31, 2023

Travel to Lisbon Portugal and the Algarve With Kristin in 2024

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.
Oct. 16, 2023

How To Find Balance in a Slow Travel Lifestyle While Working For Yourself with Chelsea Riffe

Have you ever struggled with wanting to do "it all" when it comes to travel or living an overseas lifestyle, but feeling like you don't have time (or money) for everything? Listen to Chelsea Riffe share stories from the road, including how she's overcome her struggles to make money online and find …
Guest: Chelsea Riffe
Oct. 11, 2023

Moving from the USA to Portugal: Highs, Lows, and Tips on Settling In

Find out the pros and cons of moving to Portugal with two California natives who now live in Portugal and run their online business, Bordr. Bordr helps people get their Portuguese tax IDs, file taxes, open Portuguese bank accounts remotely, and more.
Oct. 3, 2023

10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month

After traveling to 63 countries, these are Kristin's top picks for 10 places to live abroad under $1k per month, giving you a complete budget and full cost-of-living breakdown for each location. Plus, info on healthcare, housing, food, and more.
Sept. 26, 2023

Bridging Borders: A Ukrainian Family's New Chapter in Poland

Hear the inspiring perspective of Olga Pylypchuk, a Ukrainian refugee and digital nomad currently living in Poland with her mother and younger sister, while her father and teenage brother are still living in Ukraine.
Sept. 19, 2023

118 Countries and Counting: Ageless Wisdom from a 58-Year-Old Digital Nomad

Kristin welcomes semi-retired nomadic entrepreneur, globetrotter, and radio host, Palle Bo aka The Radio Vagabond, back to the show for the first time in 5 years.
Guest: Palle Bo
Sept. 5, 2023

Slow Travel Tips from Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo

Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo, opens up about solo travel, how she makes money online, how she meets local people, and why she sold her financial consulting firm to travel the world.
Guest: Nora Dunn
Aug. 29, 2023

The Power of Solo Travel

15 things you must know before solo-traveling the world. Kristin also shares why it's important to buy your computer hardware at home before going abroad. Plus, we have new podcast art! Do you like it?
Aug. 1, 2023

Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online (Part 2)

Kristin interviews 10 digital nomads from 9 different countries about how they make money online, from the Digital Nomad Village in Madeira, Portugal. She also gives travel tips and insights into visiting Liverpool and York, UK, from her recent visits.
July 26, 2023

Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online (Part 1)

Kristin interviews five digital nomads from four different countries about how they make money online. Recorded in-person at the Digital Nomad Village in Madeira, Portugal.
July 18, 2023

Demystifying Expat Taxes: What to Know About Filing Taxes Abroad

The most important things to know about filing your taxes abroad as a US citizen. Plus, tips for non-US citizens on changing your tax base and saving money.
Guest: Grace Taylor
July 4, 2023

The GO Overseas Summit + Culture Shock in NYC

Interesting in an overseas lifestyle? Kristin will be hosting the online this July 10-11. 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.
Guest: May Ling Lai
June 27, 2023

5 Ways To Become a Digital Nomad

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.
May 9, 2023

How To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions Answered

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 ab…
April 25, 2023

My Opinion on the Bali Digital Nomad Controversy - Reporting Live from the UK

Kristin comes to you live from Manchester in the United Kingdom after a rocky start to the trip. She shares what to look for when renting a property abroad (to avoid similar problems), then reflects on last week's viral video about a digital nomad's controversial feature in Business Insider about w…
April 18, 2023

From Cubicle to Adventure: How to Combine Work and Travel for an Epic Life

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.
Guest: Elena Poughia
April 11, 2023

Living the Dream: First Impressions of Moving to Portugal with a D7 Visa

“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.
Guest: Aracelis Nass
April 4, 2023

Answering Your Questions LIVE on YouTube

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.
Jan. 31, 2023

How To Choose Your Next Travel Destination with Matt Bowles of The Maverick Show

What kind of traveler are you? How do you choose where to travel next? Travel podcast host, Matt Bowles, joins us from Senegal to talk about his four main strategies for choosing your personal travel "style" or type.
Guest: Matt Bowles