Society And Culture Episodes
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 …
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 Digit…
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 healt…
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 mo…
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 …
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 convers…
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.
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 det…
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 ho…
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…
May 4, 2021
How U.S. Expats Feel About Paying Taxes Abroad and Renouncing Citizenship
What do American expats living abroad think about paying US taxes, renouncing their citizenship, voting from overseas, and how the US handled the covid-19 pandemic? An international Expat Opinion Survey of 4,000 American cit…
April 27, 2021
Black Identity Abroad and Creating a Career You Love With Amanda Bates, the Black Expat
Amanda Bates shares how her upbringing as a third culture kid living between the US and Africa inspired her to found The Black Expat, a multimedia platform focused on Black identity and international living. Amanda is also a…
March 9, 2021
What I Dislike About Living Abroad (After 20 Years in 60 Countries)
In this podcast, I talk about what I hate (more like strongly dislike) about living abroad while sharing stories and examples of how moving to a foreign country has challenged me, caused me to miss out on important events ba…
Feb. 2, 2021
How I See the U.S. After 15 Years Abroad (EXTENDED UNCUT VERSION)
How I see the US after living abroad as an expat for 15+ years: The pros, cons, and reverse culture shock I've experienced. (This podcast is the full, uncut version of a video I published on YouTube last week and includes to…
Nov. 17, 2020
On Life, Death, and Coping with Grief
Reflections on life, death, and how to cope with grief, guilt, or regret after the passing of a loved one. Lessons learned from my grandparents, advice from Steve Jobs on how to seize the day, a song to make you think, and q…