Expats And Living Abroad Episodes
159
June 14, 2022
What To Do With Your Cell Phone When Traveling Internationally
How can you use your phone in another country? What is the best way to make phone calls when abroad? Kristin answers listener questions about what to do with your cell phone when traveling. Plus, she answers questions about travel insurance and showing proof of return travel when traveling on a one-way ticket.
158
June 7, 2022
Traveling the World as a Surf Photographer with Jimmy Wilson
Kristin's brother, Jimmy, shares how he created a flexible, untraditional lifestyle that allows him to work from home, co-parent his daughter, and travel the world as a surf photographer.
Guest: Jimmy “Jimmicane” Wilson
157
May 17, 2022
Costa Rica Cost of Living for Foreigners and Expats
Find out what the cost of living is in Costa Rica and categories of expenses to include in your living abroad budget. In this episode, Kristin details her exact cost of living in Costa Rica and shares what other foreigners are spending to live there (singles, couples, and families).
156
May 10, 2022
Living in Spain as an Expat or Digital Nomad With Chase Warrington, Host of the About Abroad Podcast
What is it like to live long-term in Spain and how do you do it? Join Kristin in her first interview of 2022 as she speaks with Chase Warrington about working remotely as a nomad and living in Spain long-term.
Guest: Chase Warrington
155
May 3, 2022
The Best Places to Live in Costa Rica
If you're considering traveling or moving to Costa Rica someday, this episode is for you. Kristin shares details about her brand new Living Abroad in Costa Rica guide, plus ten of her favorite places to live in the country.
152
April 12, 2022
Is It Possible To Fully Integrate With a Foreign Culture?
Do you ever really fit in with the locals in a foreign country? Kristin explores the answer to this question through the fascinating story of a famous chef who moved to Japan (and what happened next). Note: This episode includes some profanity.
151
April 5, 2022
The Best Way To Learn a Foreign Language (Fast)
Want to learn a new language and fit in with foreign cultures? Kristin shares how she learned Spanish in one month and how you can become fluent in another language - fast. Plus, her tips on living with locals abroad and how to learn a language from home (if you can't travel yet).
150
March 29, 2022
Living in Hungary for Two Years With the Hungarian White Card
Should you move to Hungary? In the 150th Episode Anniversary of Badass Digital Nomads, 🎉 🍾 Kristin breaks down what you need to know about the Hungarian White Card long-stay visa permit for digital nomads, remote workers, retirees, and investors. She explains the cost, application requirements, time for approval, and more.
148
March 15, 2022
Should You Apply for Romania’s Digital Nomad Visa?
Is the Romanian Digital Nomad Visa worth applying for? Kristin breaks it down for you in this Digital Nomad Visa deep dive! Plus, get access to the new Digital Nomad Visa Database for a limited time at only $27 at https://www.digitalnomadbootcamp.com/digital-nomad-visa-database/
146
Feb. 23, 2022
How To Become a Digital Nomad for Dummies
Digital Nomads for Dummies is NOW AVAILABLE for pre-order! Get a sneak preview of Kristin's first book, Digital Nomads for Dummies, and how to pre-order.
145
Feb. 16, 2022
Dating as a Digital Nomad - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Dating as a Digital Nomad - let's talk about it. Is dating as a digital nomad harder or easier? What are the pros and cons of dating while traveling? Kristin gets candid about her experiences dating as a digital nomad, providing stories, anecdotes, and tips for finding love and relationships anywhere in the world.
144
Feb. 9, 2022
How to Find a Co-Working Space Anywhere in the World
Struggling with a distracting workspace at home? Need a change of environment to inspire your creativity and productivity? Listen in to learn how to be more productive working in co-working spaces or working remotely from home. Kristin also shares her strategy for writing her book, Digital Nomads for Dummies, from a local co-working space. Plus, you’ll learn how to find a co-working space anywhere in the world!
143
Jan. 26, 2022
Taking the First Steps in Your Relocation Abroad
So you want to move abroad - what next? Hear Kristin's advice for her relocation clients in this Zoom coaching session on taking the first steps in relocating to another country.
142
Jan. 18, 2022
What Kind of Expat or Nomad Are You?
What kind of expat or digital nomad are you? Find out what the four main types of expats or nomads are and the pros and cons of each. Plus, why you decide to be any of them (or none of them) at any time.
141
Jan. 11, 2022
Your Perfect Day-in-the-Life as an Expat Abroad
What does your ideal "day in the life" as an expat living abroad look like? Find out in this visualization exercise from Kristin's relocation coaching program, Ready to Relocate.
139
Dec. 28, 2021
Where I'm Traveling in 2022
Thank you for an epic year of Badass Digital Nomads podcast! Find out which countries Kristin plans to travel to in 2022 (and when).
138
Dec. 21, 2021
Medical Tourism and the Cost of Healthcare Abroad
Learn the prices medical tourism, dental care abroad, travel insurance, and overseas healthcare for expats and digital nomads from Kristin and her guests, Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen. This is Part 2 of a conversation with Brent and Michael Are Going Places.
Guests: Brent Hartinger , Michael Jensen
137
Dec. 15, 2021
How To Live Like a Local Anywhere in the World With Brent and Michael Are Going Places
How can you adapt to a foreign culture when you don’t even speak the language? Travel writers and authors, Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen, share their best advice for living like a local abroad (even as “gringos”).
Guests: Brent Hartinger , Michael Jensen
135
Nov. 23, 2021
Living in Costa Rica Since 1999 with the Founder of CRSurf.com
Thinking of moving to Costa Rica to live the pura vida lifestyle? Today’s guest, Greg Gordon, is an expert in expat living. He’s been living in Costa Rica since the 1990s as the founder of the country’s first online surf report, CRSurf.com.
Guest: Greg Gordon
134
Nov. 16, 2021
My Favorite Countries In the World
Kristin shares her favorite places in the world in 15 categories! Learn what Kristin's favorite places are to travel to and why (out of 60+ countries visited). PLUS, Support #TEAMSEAS: Help Mr. Beast remove 30 million pounds of trash from the ocean by January 1, 2022. For every $1 donated, one pound of trash will be removed.
133
Nov. 9, 2021
Eco-Friendly Travel: How To Travel the World Sustainably
Want to travel more sustainably? There are plenty of ways to reduce your carbon footprint while satisfying your wanderlust. When Luana and Tom Simonson first met on Tinder, she was a Cirque du Soleil costume designer and he was a South Florida surfer. Today, they are the founders of Lutom World, an eco-friendly lifestyle brand.
Guests: Luana Simonson , Tom Simonson
132
Nov. 2, 2021
Travel Backpacks and the Most Underrated Countries in the World
What are the most underrated destinations in the world? Are there any countries you'd like to travel to someday but think it's too "unrealistic?" Learn how to turn your wish list into a reality in Episode 132 of Badass Digital Nomads podcast.
131
Oct. 26, 2021
How To Find Your Home and Your Community Abroad (World Towning Part 2)
Curious to know what it's like to leave behind the American Dream and live a nomadic lifestyle? In part 2 of this interview, Will and Jessica talk about their approach to long-term global travel, from staying on top of healthcare and making new friends to letting their kids pick which countries they go to.
Guest: Jessica and Will Suiero
130
Oct. 19, 2021
Leaving Corporate America To Become a Full-Time Traveling Family (World Towning Part 1)
Would you ever travel long-term with your family? Have you ever thought of becoming a content creator? In part 1 of this two-part interview, corporate America dropouts, Jessica and Will Sueiro, shed light on why they decided to leave their corporate jobs to pursue content creation and culturally rich travel experiences as a family.
Guest: Jessica and Will Suiero