Episodes
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
129
Oct. 12, 2021
What It's Like to Work Online and Travel with Remote Year
Feeling exhausted and uninspired at work? Maybe it's time for you to take a one-week, one-month, or one-year work-travel "workcation!" Meet Remote Year, a community-based work and travel company on a mission to help online professionals live and work from 30+ countries around the globe.
Guest: Sam Pessin
128
Oct. 5, 2021
Living Abroad in Taiwan with Amazon Prime's "Expats International Ingrams"
Meet the Ingrams – a “typical” American family who documented their journey to become expats living abroad in London, Singapore, and Taiwan. Their new reality TV show, “The Expats International Ingrams,” has been streamed more than 2.3 million times on Amazon Prime, but it wasn’t always that way…
Guest: Juanita Ingram, MBA, J.D.
127
Sept. 28, 2021
How To Find Housing Overseas Without Using Airbnb
When it comes to moving abroad, there are many tasks to check off your to-do list, one of which is finding somewhere to live. But did you know that Airbnb is one of the more expensive places to look? Whether it be in France or the Philippines, a funky flat or a luxury villa, there are endless options that will suit your budget and lifestyle… but where does one even begin to search for a home in a foreign country? In this episode, you'll learn 27 unique ways to find a short- or long-term rental abroad.
Guest: Kristin Wilson
126
Sept. 21, 2021
Moving Abroad? Avoid These 10 Mistakes
You wouldn’t be to blame if you didn’t know *everything* there is to know about moving to another country. (After all, this isn’t a topic that’s taught in school.) Moving abroad is a complex logistical feat, but here are some common mistakes to avoid.
Guest: Kristin Wilson
125
Sept. 14, 2021
How To Live in Spain Without a Work Permit
Is it possible to live in Spain without a work permit? Find out in Episode 125 of Badass Digital Nomads. Learn the differences, costs, and requirements for Spains's Non-Lucrative Visa, Self-Employment Visa, Golden Visa, Permanent Residency, Citizenship, and the new Spain Digital Nomad Visa.
124
Sept. 7, 2021
12 Common Travel Mistakes To Avoid
Learn how to avoid twelve of the most common mistakes people make while traveling. Plus, hear bonus travel tips and mistakes from fellow members of the Traveling with Kristin and Badass Digital Nomads Community.
Guest: Kristin Wilson
123
Aug. 31, 2021
The Best Places To Retire or Live Abroad (and How To Decide)
Where should you live abroad and how can you best decide? Hear about 10 Top Places to Retire and strategies for choosing the best place to live for your budget, lifestyle, and goals.
Guest: Kristin Wilson
122
Aug. 24, 2021
How To Be Great and Live Your Best Life With Steph Smith io
How can you advance in your career and have freedom at the same time? What are some practical ways to design your ideal life? Kristin speaks with Steph Smith from the popular digital nomad and remote work blog, StephSmith.io, to share her tips on lifestyle design, productivity, long-term travel, nomadic relationships, and more.
Guest: Steph Smith
121
Aug. 17, 2021
8 Things That Happen When You Travel Full-Time
Being a full-time traveler isn’t always as blissful as dancing in the streets of Havana, Cuba with a mojito in each hand or sitting on a sunny mountaintop in Norway. Of course, traveling allows us to experience euphoric moments like these, but it...
120
Aug. 10, 2021
Building the World’s First Country on the Internet with SafetyWing Founder, Sondre Rasch
Wondering what the first global digital country on the internet will be like? Want answers to your travel medical insurance questions? Tune into Episode 120 of Badass Digital Nomads, where Kristin speaks with SafetyWing CEO and Co-Founder, Sondre Rasch.
Guest: Sondre Rasch
119
Aug. 4, 2021
My Thoughts on The Great Resignation and Mental Health Crisis
More than 4 million Americans quit their jobs this year. Should you, too? Kristin breaks down what's behind The Great Resignation and what it means for you. Plus, thoughts on mental health related to the Olympics and conversation driven by Simone Biles, Michael Phelps, and Naomi Osaka.
Guest: Kristin Wilson
118
July 27, 2021
Paying US Taxes as an Expat Abroad – What You Need To Know
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about paying US taxes abroad - and a lot of things you didn't know you needed to know! IE: Required tax documents, important deadlines, and valuable tax deductions for expats, world travelers, and digital nomads.
Guest: David McKeegan, MBA, EA
117
July 20, 2021
Moving Overseas with 3 Kids and Investing in Real Estate Abroad (Founders of Greenback Tax Services)
After becoming frustrated with the confusion around paying US taxes abroad while living in London, David and Carrie McKeegan founded Greenback Tax Services, a tax prep company for expats living overseas. In part 1 of this interview, David and...
Guest: Carrie McKeegan, MBA
116
July 13, 2021
7 Reasons Why I’ll Never Renounce My US Citizenship
What are some reasons you might want to keep your US citizenship status forever? Kristin explains why she's keeping hers.
Guest: Kristin Wilson
115
July 6, 2021
How to Renounce Your US Citizenship: Part 2 (+ YouTube Drama)
In Part 2 of How to Renounce Your US Citizenship, Kristin and special guest, Erika Lind, talk about the pros and cons of renouncing your citizenship and why Erika decided to break up with the US for good. She gives you a detailed look into the process...
Guest: Erika Lind
114
June 29, 2021
Renouncing Your US Citizenship Part 1: Living Abroad in Canada With Erika Lind
Erika Lind is a solo female traveler (and one of Kristin’s YouTube subscribers) who grew up in the United States but decided to renounce her US citizenship during the pandemic. Now based in Vancouver, Canada, she explains how she accomplished the feat of renouncing her US citizenship.
Guest: Erika Lind
113
June 22, 2021
From Corporate Lawyer to Full-Time Nomad With Kevin Martin of 30 and a Wake Up
Kevin Martin is a full-time traveler and creator of the popular YouTube channel, 30 And A Wake Up, about how to prepare to live your best #vanlife. After serving in the military for 20 years and becoming burnt out from a hectic career in corporate law, Kevin finally found freedom in being a digital nomad - inspired through watching Kristin's YouTube videos back in 2018!
Guest: Kevin Martin
112
June 15, 2021
Europe Reopening for Summer Travel: France, Spain, Portugal, COVID Certificates, and More
Europe is open for summer travel! - Spain, France, Portugal, and more EU countries reopened for tourism last week and Kristin has all the details for you in today's podcast. Get an overview of which countries are opening, when, and what you'll need to travel to Europe this summer from the US and beyond.
Guest: Kristin Wilson
111
June 8, 2021
Vagabonding with Rolf Potts (Interview from Paris, France)
One-of-a-kind interview with Rolf Potts in Paris, France, where he and Kristin talk about some of his biggest lessons and realizations from 25 years of globetrotting. Rolf Potts is the author of the book, Vagabonding.
Guest: Rolf Potts
110
June 1, 2021
2nd Anniversary Episode - How to Make Money Blogging on Medium with Tom Kuegler (Replay)
In celebration of Badass Digital Nomad’s 2nd birthday, let’s go back and listen to our very FIRST episode with Tom Kuegler (aka "Finding Tom"), a top blogger on Medium who has doubled his followers since this episode first aired in 2019. Looks...
Guest: Tom Kuegler
109
May 25, 2021
10 Best Cities To Live in America for Digital Nomads
Learn what Kristin thinks about Yelp & Zillow’s ranking of the Top 10 Best US Cities for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads. Kristin is also from the top city on the list and tells you why most locals would disagree with it being ranked #1 in the country.
Guest: Kristin Wilson
108
May 18, 2021
Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, Minority Nomad (Part 2)
Get ready to depart Thailand and explore the world in Part 2 of Kristin's interview with Erick, the Minority Nomad. Erick shares his favorite travel destinations on each continent after visiting 95 countries. Plus, Erick and Kristin discuss loneliness, finding yourself abroad, and the dark sides of traveling.
Guest: Erick Prince Minority Nomad