Solocast Episodes

September 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.

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September 07, 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.

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August 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.

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August 04, 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.

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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.

Places & Travel Solocast

May 04, 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 citizens living in 125 foreign...

Expats And Living Abroad Society And Culture Solocast

April 20, 2021

The Dark Side of Costa Rica - Why Expats Leave

Why do so many expats move to Costa Rica and then leave? Kristin talks about the dark side of living in Costa Rica that most people don’t know about and what you need to know before moving there. This is the unreleased audio from Kristin’s most viral YouTube video to-date with 1M views: 8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [WHY I LEFT].

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March 09, 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 back home, and has made me...

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February 02, 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 topics not included in the video.)

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January 19, 2021

How To Overcome Loneliness While Traveling

Loneliness is something I’m asked about frequently. It's intimidating to set off on an adventure without knowing how long you’re going to be traveling for or when you'll be "home." And, nearly one year into life under the pandemic, now is the perfect time to address this topic.

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January 05, 2021

Become a Digital Nomad in 2021 (A Pep Talk)

2021 will be the year of the digital nomad. Don't let another year of your life go by without pursuing your dreams of location independence or full-time travel. - Here's why.  Learn the five most important things you need to become a digital...

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November 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 quotes from my favorite...

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November 04, 2020

UK and Europe Lockdowns + How to Move From England to Costa Rica

The UK, France, and Germany are under renewed lockdowns until at least December - here's what that means for travel in and out. Plus - if you're a remote worker stuck under lockdown somewhere, we have some inspiration and tips for how to move abroad...

Places & Travel Solocast

October 27, 2020

The Shocking Truth About How US Expats Vote

Find out why US expats abroad have the lowest voter turnout of any demographic in America, despite having the power to swing elections. Learn why US expats are ignored by the government, political pundits, pollsters, and research centers, despite...

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October 20, 2020

DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS: Do You Really Need One?

Digital nomad visas have become quite the trend in 2020 as countries look for ways to bolster their economies with remote worker tourists. But are digital nomad visas just hype? How valuable are they? Do the benefits of digital nomad visas outweigh...

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