Interview Episodes

Sept. 13, 2022

Overcoming Reverse Culture Shock and Remote Work Burnout as an Expat and Digital Nomad

Charlotte Gray traded her corporate job and commute for an idyllic lifestyle as an expat in The Netherlands, working for Mercedes Benz. However, when she moved back home to London during the pandemic, she struggled to cope w…
Sept. 6, 2022

Living as an Expat in Portugal with Josh & Kalie of Expats Everywhere

Ever wondered what life in Portugal is like? Listen in as Kristin welcomes back Josh and Kalie from Expats Everywhere to talk about what it’s like to live in Portugal as a family of expats. Learn why they moved to Portugal, …
Aug. 30, 2022

How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium

Medium's top earning writer, Ayodeji Awosika, has made nearly half a million dollars writing on Medium. In this podcast, he shares why you should consider writing on Medium (even if you're not a writer) and how much you can …
Aug. 23, 2022

How To Live or Retire Cheap In Paradise with Dan from Vagabond Awake

Dan from the Vagabond Awake YouTube channel shares how to live abroad on $1,000-1,500 per month, and why you shouldn't wait until retirement to live your life. He and Kristin also talk about about adapting to foreign culture…
Guest: Dan
Aug. 16, 2022

How To Master Remote Work and Find Remote Jobs With the Author of Running Remote

Level up your remote work game and cut back on Zoom meetings with these tips from Liam Martin, the author of the groundbreaking new book, Running Remote.  Whether you are a current or aspiring remote worker, freelancer, or t…
Guest: Liam Martin
Aug. 9, 2022

Flash Sale + Loneliness Living in SE Asia (Part 2)

Welcome back to Part 2 of Kristin's conversation with Giang Cao, which left off last week while chatting about relationships and loneliness in Southeast Asia and as a long-term traveler.
Guest: Giang Cao
July 20, 2022

Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points

What are the best credit cards for travel? Is it worth signing up for all those airline loyalty programs? Find out how to get tens of thousands of dollars in free travel each year using American Express, Marriott, Delta, and…
July 12, 2022

Sailing the World as a Financial Trader and Family Man With Author Patrick Schulte

Hear how a financial trader from the US Midwest and his wife taught themselves to sail and RV the world with their kids. Kristin and guest, Patrick, banter about travel insurance, the cost and quality of medical care in Mexi…
July 5, 2022

How To Change Careers and Find Community Anywhere in the World With Patrick Farrell

If you've ever wanted to pivot in your career or work for yourself but were unsure about making a change in your life, this episode is for you. Kristin talks with her friend and fellow digital nomad, Patrick Farrell, about h…
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.
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.
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 …
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”).
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 rep…
Guest: Greg Gordon
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 …