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Demystifying Expat Taxes: What to Know About Filing Taxes Abroad
July 18, 2023
The most important things to know about filing your taxes abroad as a US citizen. Plus, tips for non-US citizens on changing your tax base and saving money.
Paying US Taxes as an Expat Abroad – What You Need To Know
July 27, 2021
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about paying US taxes abroad, plus a lot of things you didn't know you needed to know! IE: Required tax forms, deadlines, valuable tax deductions, and more.
US Taxes for Digital Nomads with IRS Enrolled Agent, Grace Taylor
July 12, 2019
How much taxes should you pay as a US digital nomad? Grace Taylor is a US tax expert specializing in tax issues for US expats and digital nomads. In this interview,…
Moving Overseas with 3 Kids and Investing in Real Estate Abroad (Founders of Greenback Tax Services)
July 20, 2021
How to live overseas and travel full-time with kids. Podcast interview with an expat couple who had three kids while living abroad and traveling the world.
How to Pay Less Taxes and Move to Europe with James Meads of Live Work Germany
Nov. 5, 2019
How to move to Europe to lower your cost-of-living, save money, and pay less taxes: My guest today, James Meads, is a location-independent digital nomad who helps p…
How U.S. Expats Feel About Paying Taxes Abroad and Renouncing Citizenship
May 4, 2021
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?…
Moving from the USA to Portugal: Highs, Lows, and Tips on Settling In
Oct. 11, 2023
Find out the pros and cons of moving to Portugal with two California natives who now live in Portugal and run their online business, Bordr.
How to Renounce Your US Citizenship: Part 2 (+ YouTube Drama)
July 6, 2021
The pros and cons of renouncing your citizenship: A detailed look into the process of renouncing your US citizenship, including cost, timeline, documents, tax and retirement implications, and more.
7 Reasons Why I’ll Never Renounce My US Citizenship
July 13, 2021
Counterpoints to the most common arguments for renouncing your US citizenship. Why NOT to renounce your US citizenship as an expat living abroad (to help you decide what to do about your status).
From Blue Collar Worker to Becoming a Financially Free Digital Nomad
Sept. 20, 2022
Kristin speaks with a self-made digital nomad who left his blue collar job in Canada to become a financially independent entrepreneur in Costa Rica.
Leaving the US and Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa Is Finally Revealed
Sept. 27, 2022
Why record numbers of Americans are leaving the US for Europe. Plus, Kristin’s thoughts on global immigration and details on Spain’s new digital nomad visa.
Why Expats Leave Mexico with Author Michael Dash
April 23, 2024
As you know, Mexico is a hotspot for expats and digital nomads, but they don’t often last long here… Why, you ask? Join Kristin for a candid conversation with autho…
Getting a 2nd Passport and Living an Expat Lifestyle With Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show
Oct. 11, 2022
Have you ever considered getting a second passport or citizenship? Listen in as Kristin welcomes Mikkel Thorup, Host of The Expat Money Show, to explain how to get dual citizenship.
The Best Places To Retire or Live Abroad (and How To Decide)
Aug. 31, 2021
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, lif…
Living in Spain as an Expat or Digital Nomad With Chase Warrington, Host of the About Abroad Podcast
May 10, 2022
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 moving to Spain.
What I Dislike About Living Abroad (After 20 Years in 60 Countries)
March 9, 2021
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…
UK and Europe Lockdowns + How to Move From England to Costa Rica
Nov. 4, 2020
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 stu…
Renouncing Your US Citizenship Part 1: Living Abroad in Canada With Erika Lind
June 29, 2021
Learn how one woman renounced her citizenship in the middle of the pandemic, moved to Canada, and why. - The pros and cons of renouncing your US citizenship (Part 1) on Badass Digital Nomads podcast.
100th Episode - Traveling with Kristin Interview on Travel, Life, and Becoming a Digital Nomad
March 23, 2021
A podcast listener interviews Kristin from Traveling with Kristin on who she is, how she started traveling, how she affords her lifestyle, and how she became a digi…
The Shocking Truth About How US Expats Vote
Oct. 27, 2020
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 igno…
Building the World’s First Country on the Internet with SafetyWing Founder, Sondre Rasch
Aug. 10, 2021
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 Bada…
Making $378K per Year as a Fiverr Freelancer With Alex Fasulo
Nov. 8, 2022
Want to earn six figures as a freelancing online? Learn the best freelancing tips and tricks from self-made Fiverr millionaire and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Alex Fasulo.
My Opinion on the Bali Digital Nomad Controversy - Reporting Live from the UK
April 25, 2023
Listen to Kristin's thoughts and analysis on the digital nomad Bali controversy and how how we can be part of the solution.
Living La Dolce Vita: Moving To Italy and Experiencing the Local Lifestyle
Sept. 12, 2023
An expat-turned Italian citizen shares her journey moving to Italy from Canada. Learn about visas, residency, and the lifestyle - the pros and cons and what's behind the glamorized version of Italy.
Living in Panama Like a Local: Real Estate, Cost of Living, Visas, Culture, and More
Aug. 22, 2023
Is Panama one of the best places to live in the world? Hear from International Living’s Panama Editor about the culture, cost of living, and lifestyle in Panama.
How To Make More Money Online With the Host of the Money Magic Podcast
Oct. 25, 2022
Kristin chats with the host of the Money Magic podcast about how to make consistent money online, build wealth, pay off debt, and form better money habits.
10 Best Cities To Live in America for Digital Nomads
May 25, 2021
The Top Ten Best US Cities for Digital Nomads in 2021 according to Yelp and Zillow. Kristin Wilson from Traveling with Kristin explains the pros and cons of living in each city for remote working.
8 Digital Nomads Explain How They Make Money While Traveling
Feb. 13, 2024
How do digital nomads make money while traveling? The possibilities are endless! Learn how 8 digital nomads, freelancers, online business owners, military veterans & remote workers make money online.
Traveling the United States in an RV as a Freelancing Family With Two Kids
July 26, 2022
Living in an RV with his wife and two kids, Michael Boyink has been traveling around the United States for the past 10 years as a freelancer. How has he supported h…
Living the Dream: First Impressions of Moving to Portugal with a D7 Visa
April 11, 2023
A chance meeting at Web Summit in Lisbon led to a Badass Digital Nomads listener sharing her experience of moving from the US to Portugal with a D7 visa.
The Expat Lifestyle and Cost of Living in Oaxaca, Mexico
Oct. 18, 2022
How much does it cost to live in Mexico? Are expats ruining Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido? Solo traveling expat and entrepreneur, Vangile Makwakwa, reports from her digital nomad home base in Mexico.
Leaving Canada To Retire in Albania as a Solo Female Expat
Oct. 4, 2022
Canadian expat Karen Espig retired early and moved to Albania to lower her cost of living and pursue her love for art full-time. Hear about her struggles with culture shock and adapting to expat life
How To Find Your Home and Your Community Abroad (World Towning Part 2)
Oct. 26, 2021
What is it like to leave behind the American Dream and live a nomadic lifestyle? In part 2 of this interview, we talk about long-term global travel with kids and how to really "live like a local."
How to Live, Work, and Invest Offshore With Mikkel Thorup of Escape Artist
Sept. 1, 2020
Mikkel Thorup is the Director of - the oldest and largest offshore website in the world. He's also the host of The Expat Money Show podcast and author of the book E…
Europe Reopening for Summer Travel: France, Spain, Portugal, COVID Certificates, and More
June 15, 2021
Europe Reopening for Summer Travel: Which countries are opening to U.S. tourists? Will you need a negative test, vaccine, or other documents? Plus, airfare prices and what to expect when you arrive.
Top 10 Best Places To Retire Abroad
March 5, 2024
Where are the best places to retire or live in the world? Kristin analyzes International Living's 2024 Retirement Index and gives details on the cost of living in each country, safety, healthcare...
7 Things to Know Before You Move Abroad
Jan. 30, 2024
Thinking of moving abroad! Kristin shares 7 things she wishes she knew about living overseas before she moved abroad for the first time (back in 2002).
DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS: Do You Really Need One?
Oct. 20, 2020
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 vis…
Living in Costa Rica Since 1999 with the Founder of CRSurf.com
Nov. 23, 2021
Thinking of moving to Costa Rica? Greg Gordon, founder of the country’s first online surf report, CRSurf.com, shares Costa Rica's best-kept secrets and tips on how to grow an online business.
How To Earn Passive Income Through Turnkey Real Estate (Even If You Don't Live There)
Feb. 7, 2023
Find out how you can invest in turn-key, passive income-producing real estate properties throughout the US, even if you live in a different city, state, or country!
Living as an Expat in Portugal with Josh & Kalie of Expats Everywhere
Sept. 6, 2022
Kristin talks with Josh and Kalie from Expats Everywhere about what it’s like to live in Portugal as a family of expats - Learn the cost of living, how to get the D7 visa, and much more!
Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF
Nov. 14, 2023
Learn how to get free & discounted travel through credit card points from Austin Riffe, Founder of Travel AF, as he shares his favorite credit card & travel hacking tips for saving money on flights..
The Nomadic Planner - How I Plan My Goals and Map the Year Ahead
Jan. 23, 2024
What is the best way to set goals and plan travel as an online professional, retiree, digital nomad, or aspiring global citizen? Kristin shares step-by-step how she develops her annual travel plans.
How I See the U.S. After 15 Years Abroad (EXTENDED UNCUT VERSION)
Feb. 2, 2021
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…
Nomadic Networks: Finding Community Across Borders with Hacker Paradise
Nov. 28, 2023
Wondering how to combat loneliness and isolation while traveling? Consider joining a nomadic network like Hacker Paradise! Tune in to learn how to find community abroad.
Living Like a Local in France & Italy: Language, Lifestyle, Cost of Living, and More
Aug. 15, 2023
What is it like to live in France and Italy like a local? Hear from the France Correspondent for International Living about the cost of living and lifestyle in the South of France.
Taking the First Steps in Your Relocation Abroad
Jan. 26, 2022
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.
What Kind of Expat or Nomad Are You?
Jan. 18, 2022
Are you ready to relocate? Find out what the four main types of expats or nomads are, the pros and cons of each, and why you decide to be any of them (or none of them) at any time!
How To Find Balance in a Slow Travel Lifestyle While Working For Yourself with Chelsea Riffe
Oct. 16, 2023
Chelsea Riffe of In My Non-Expert Opinion shares stories from the road, including how she's overcome her struggles to make money online and find balance in an international digital nomad lifestyle.
How To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions Answered
May 9, 2023
How do you overcome travel planning anxiety? Is Airbnb too expensive for housing? Kristin answers your questions live on YouTube and shares a very special announcement about the rest of the year.
Costa Rica Cost of Living for Foreigners and Expats
May 17, 2022
Find out what the cost of living is in Costa Rica and categories of expenses to include in your living abroad budget. Kristin also details her exact cost of living in Costa Rica!
Black Identity Abroad and Creating a Career You Love With Amanda Bates, the Black Expat
April 27, 2021
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 …
From Cubicle to Adventure: How to Combine Work and Travel for an Epic Life
April 18, 2023
Kristin chats with German digital nomad and entrepreneur, Elena Poughia, about combining work, travel, and hobbies/interests for an epic life. Plus, why she recommends solo travel.
Become a Digital Nomad in 2021 (A Pep Talk)
Jan. 5, 2021
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. - H…
Should You Apply for Romania’s Digital Nomad Visa?
March 15, 2022
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 a new Digital Nomad Visa Database for a limited time!
How to Work Remotely from Iceland for Six Months
Dec. 1, 2020
Pros and Cons of Living and Working in Iceland
Sailing the World With Sailing Ruby Rose
Jan. 12, 2021
After leaving their careers as a dentist and a paramedic in London behind, Nick Fabbri and Terysa Vanderloo of Sailing Ruby Rose set off to sail the world and never…
Asking Europeans What They Think of Americans and the USA
Dec. 19, 2023
What do Europeans think about the USA? Kristin talks with strangers on the streets of Amsterdam about their thoughts on the United States and its citizens, but their reactions were unexpected!
Sailing into the Unknown with Ruby Rose: Navigating Burnout & Mental Health in a Freedom Lifestyle
Feb. 20, 2024
Throwback to one of Kristin's favorite podcast interviews with Nick Fabbri & Terysa Vanderloo of Sailing Ruby Rose on YouTube. They share how they quit their medical jobs to sail the world.
Reflect, Recharge, Reinvent: Living with Purpose in 2024
Jan. 16, 2024
Badass Digital Nomads is back after a holiday break! Kristin shares behind the scenes of the podcast after an action-packed 2023, plus some life and personal development themes for 2024.
The Dark Side of Costa Rica - Why Expats Leave
April 20, 2021
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 ne…
Travel Backpacks and the Most Underrated Countries in the World
Nov. 2, 2021
What are the most underrated destinations in the world? Are there countries you'd like to travel to but think it's too "unrealistic?" Learn how to turn your travel wish list into a reality in Ep 132!
10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month
Oct. 3, 2023
After traveling to 63 countries, these are Kristin's top picks for 10 places to live abroad under $1k per month, giving you a complete budget and full cost-of-living breakdown for each location.
Answering Your Questions LIVE on YouTube
April 4, 2023
Kristin answers questions from subscribers and listeners in the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook group during a YouTube Live Session. Hear what people want to know about loneliness, culture shock, etc.
How To Retire Before 40 (Even If You Have a High Cost-of-Living) with Stephanie and Gillian of Our Freedom Years
Sept. 22, 2020
After feeling stuck in high-stress corporate jobs, a Canadian couple, Stephanie and Gillian left Toronto for Singapore, where they lived for the next 7 years. After…
How to Live Your Best Life at Any Age with Entrepreneurial Ski Bum, Steve Rout
Oct. 6, 2020
Steve Rout is a British journalist, ski bum, tour guide, online marketer, and world traveler. Steve’s long-term travel adventure began in 1982 when he put his succe…
The Power of Solo Travel
Aug. 29, 2023
15 things you must know before solo-traveling the world. Kristin also shares why it's important to buy your computer hardware at home before going abroad. Plus, we …
Why I Left the USA for UK
May 30, 2023
Kristin explains why she left the US to slow travel through the UK this summer and reveals 12 things to consider before moving to another country.
Celebrating 200 Episodes of Badass Digital Nomads Podcast
March 29, 2023
Kristin celebrates the huge milestone of publishing 200 podcast episodes. She reflects on the journey so far, how it all started, and what's next for Badass Digital Nomads.
How To Choose Your Next Travel Destination with Matt Bowles of The Maverick Show
Jan. 31, 2023
What kind of traveler are you? How do you choose where to travel next? Travel podcast host, Matt Bowles, joins us from Senegal to talk about his four main strategies for choosing your personal travel
How to Make Any Business Location-Independent with Matt Bowles, Host of The Maverick Show
March 16, 2021
Wondering how to convert your brick-and-mortar business into an online business? In today's episode, we explore how to approach the challenge of transitioning from …
Becoming a Self-Made Entrepreneur and Creative with Niklas Göke
Jan. 24, 2023
Author and Top Medium Writer, Niklas Göke, based in Germany, joins Kristin to talk about the journey of becoming a self-made entrepreneur and making a living from your creativity.
Tulum, Mexico Digital Nomad Lifestyle – Does It Live Up to the Hype?
April 6, 2021
After dreaming (and researching) about becoming a digital nomad for years, Darren Lamison-White quit his job to "make the leap." Now, he’s finally able to work from…
Living Abroad in Taiwan with Amazon Prime's "Expats International Ingrams"
Oct. 5, 2021
Juanita Ingram, Creator and Producer of the reality TV show “The Expats International Ingrams”, sits down with Kristin to share her advice on overcoming the challenges of moving to a new country.
8 Things I Don't Miss About the USA After Living Abroad
Feb. 6, 2024
Wondering how Kristin sees the USA after living abroad? Tune in as Kristin shares 8 reasons why she lives abroad and things she doesn't miss about her home country.
What Can I Help You With?
April 26, 2022
Kristin wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts, what you're struggling with, and what you want to hear more of in the Badass Digital Nomads podcast.
The GO Overseas Summit + Culture Shock in NYC
July 4, 2023
Kristin and May Ling Lai sit down in New York City's Bryant Park to chat about the reverse culture shock they experience coming back to NYC from Europe.
Moving Abroad? Avoid These 10 Mistakes
Sept. 21, 2021
You wouldn’t be to blame if you didn’t know everything there is to know about moving to another country. Moving abroad is a complex logistical feat, but here are some common mistakes to avoid.
What It's Like to Work Online and Travel with Remote Year
Oct. 12, 2021
Feeling exhausted and uninspired at work? Maybe it's time to take a one-week, one-month, or one-year work-travel "workcation" with Remote Year, the community-based work and travel company!
Demystifying Expat Taxes: What to Know About Filing Taxes Abroad
July 18, 2023
The most important things to know about filing your taxes abroad as a US citizen. Plus, tips for non-US citizens on changing your tax base and saving money.
Paying US Taxes as an Expat Abroad – What You Need To Know
July 27, 2021
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about paying US taxes abroad, plus a lot of things you didn't know you needed to know! IE: Required tax forms, deadlines, valuable tax deductions, and more.
US Taxes for Digital Nomads with IRS Enrolled Agent, Grace Taylor
July 12, 2019
How much taxes should you pay as a US digital nomad? Grace Taylor is a US tax expert specializing in tax issues for US expats and digital nomads. In this interview,…
Moving Overseas with 3 Kids and Investing in Real Estate Abroad (Founders of Greenback Tax Services)
July 20, 2021
How to live overseas and travel full-time with kids. Podcast interview with an expat couple who had three kids while living abroad and traveling the world.
How to Pay Less Taxes and Move to Europe with James Meads of Live Work Germany
Nov. 5, 2019
How to move to Europe to lower your cost-of-living, save money, and pay less taxes: My guest today, James Meads, is a location-independent digital nomad who helps p…
How U.S. Expats Feel About Paying Taxes Abroad and Renouncing Citizenship
May 4, 2021
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?…
Moving from the USA to Portugal: Highs, Lows, and Tips on Settling In
Oct. 11, 2023
Find out the pros and cons of moving to Portugal with two California natives who now live in Portugal and run their online business, Bordr.
How to Renounce Your US Citizenship: Part 2 (+ YouTube Drama)
July 6, 2021
The pros and cons of renouncing your citizenship: A detailed look into the process of renouncing your US citizenship, including cost, timeline, documents, tax and retirement implications, and more.
7 Reasons Why I’ll Never Renounce My US Citizenship
July 13, 2021
Counterpoints to the most common arguments for renouncing your US citizenship. Why NOT to renounce your US citizenship as an expat living abroad (to help you decide what to do about your status).
From Blue Collar Worker to Becoming a Financially Free Digital Nomad
Sept. 20, 2022
Kristin speaks with a self-made digital nomad who left his blue collar job in Canada to become a financially independent entrepreneur in Costa Rica.
Leaving the US and Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa Is Finally Revealed
Sept. 27, 2022
Why record numbers of Americans are leaving the US for Europe. Plus, Kristin’s thoughts on global immigration and details on Spain’s new digital nomad visa.
Why Expats Leave Mexico with Author Michael Dash
April 23, 2024
As you know, Mexico is a hotspot for expats and digital nomads, but they don’t often last long here… Why, you ask? Join Kristin for a candid conversation with autho…
Getting a 2nd Passport and Living an Expat Lifestyle With Mikkel Thorup of the Expat Money Show
Oct. 11, 2022
Have you ever considered getting a second passport or citizenship? Listen in as Kristin welcomes Mikkel Thorup, Host of The Expat Money Show, to explain how to get dual citizenship.
The Best Places To Retire or Live Abroad (and How To Decide)
Aug. 31, 2021
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, lif…
Living in Spain as an Expat or Digital Nomad With Chase Warrington, Host of the About Abroad Podcast
May 10, 2022
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 moving to Spain.
What I Dislike About Living Abroad (After 20 Years in 60 Countries)
March 9, 2021
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…
UK and Europe Lockdowns + How to Move From England to Costa Rica
Nov. 4, 2020
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 stu…
Renouncing Your US Citizenship Part 1: Living Abroad in Canada With Erika Lind
June 29, 2021
Learn how one woman renounced her citizenship in the middle of the pandemic, moved to Canada, and why. - The pros and cons of renouncing your US citizenship (Part 1) on Badass Digital Nomads podcast.
100th Episode - Traveling with Kristin Interview on Travel, Life, and Becoming a Digital Nomad
March 23, 2021
A podcast listener interviews Kristin from Traveling with Kristin on who she is, how she started traveling, how she affords her lifestyle, and how she became a digi…
The Shocking Truth About How US Expats Vote
Oct. 27, 2020
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 igno…
Building the World’s First Country on the Internet with SafetyWing Founder, Sondre Rasch
Aug. 10, 2021
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 Bada…
Making $378K per Year as a Fiverr Freelancer With Alex Fasulo
Nov. 8, 2022
Want to earn six figures as a freelancing online? Learn the best freelancing tips and tricks from self-made Fiverr millionaire and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Alex Fasulo.
My Opinion on the Bali Digital Nomad Controversy - Reporting Live from the UK
April 25, 2023
Listen to Kristin's thoughts and analysis on the digital nomad Bali controversy and how how we can be part of the solution.
Living La Dolce Vita: Moving To Italy and Experiencing the Local Lifestyle
Sept. 12, 2023
An expat-turned Italian citizen shares her journey moving to Italy from Canada. Learn about visas, residency, and the lifestyle - the pros and cons and what's behind the glamorized version of Italy.
Living in Panama Like a Local: Real Estate, Cost of Living, Visas, Culture, and More
Aug. 22, 2023
Is Panama one of the best places to live in the world? Hear from International Living’s Panama Editor about the culture, cost of living, and lifestyle in Panama.
How To Make More Money Online With the Host of the Money Magic Podcast
Oct. 25, 2022
Kristin chats with the host of the Money Magic podcast about how to make consistent money online, build wealth, pay off debt, and form better money habits.
10 Best Cities To Live in America for Digital Nomads
May 25, 2021
The Top Ten Best US Cities for Digital Nomads in 2021 according to Yelp and Zillow. Kristin Wilson from Traveling with Kristin explains the pros and cons of living in each city for remote working.
8 Digital Nomads Explain How They Make Money While Traveling
Feb. 13, 2024
How do digital nomads make money while traveling? The possibilities are endless! Learn how 8 digital nomads, freelancers, online business owners, military veterans & remote workers make money online.
Traveling the United States in an RV as a Freelancing Family With Two Kids
July 26, 2022
Living in an RV with his wife and two kids, Michael Boyink has been traveling around the United States for the past 10 years as a freelancer. How has he supported h…
Living the Dream: First Impressions of Moving to Portugal with a D7 Visa
April 11, 2023
A chance meeting at Web Summit in Lisbon led to a Badass Digital Nomads listener sharing her experience of moving from the US to Portugal with a D7 visa.
The Expat Lifestyle and Cost of Living in Oaxaca, Mexico
Oct. 18, 2022
How much does it cost to live in Mexico? Are expats ruining Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido? Solo traveling expat and entrepreneur, Vangile Makwakwa, reports from her digital nomad home base in Mexico.
Leaving Canada To Retire in Albania as a Solo Female Expat
Oct. 4, 2022
Canadian expat Karen Espig retired early and moved to Albania to lower her cost of living and pursue her love for art full-time. Hear about her struggles with culture shock and adapting to expat life
How To Find Your Home and Your Community Abroad (World Towning Part 2)
Oct. 26, 2021
What is it like to leave behind the American Dream and live a nomadic lifestyle? In part 2 of this interview, we talk about long-term global travel with kids and how to really "live like a local."
How to Live, Work, and Invest Offshore With Mikkel Thorup of Escape Artist
Sept. 1, 2020
Mikkel Thorup is the Director of - the oldest and largest offshore website in the world. He's also the host of The Expat Money Show podcast and author of the book E…
Europe Reopening for Summer Travel: France, Spain, Portugal, COVID Certificates, and More
June 15, 2021
Europe Reopening for Summer Travel: Which countries are opening to U.S. tourists? Will you need a negative test, vaccine, or other documents? Plus, airfare prices and what to expect when you arrive.
Top 10 Best Places To Retire Abroad
March 5, 2024
Where are the best places to retire or live in the world? Kristin analyzes International Living's 2024 Retirement Index and gives details on the cost of living in each country, safety, healthcare...
7 Things to Know Before You Move Abroad
Jan. 30, 2024
Thinking of moving abroad! Kristin shares 7 things she wishes she knew about living overseas before she moved abroad for the first time (back in 2002).
DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS: Do You Really Need One?
Oct. 20, 2020
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 vis…
Living in Costa Rica Since 1999 with the Founder of CRSurf.com
Nov. 23, 2021
Thinking of moving to Costa Rica? Greg Gordon, founder of the country’s first online surf report, CRSurf.com, shares Costa Rica's best-kept secrets and tips on how to grow an online business.
How To Earn Passive Income Through Turnkey Real Estate (Even If You Don't Live There)
Feb. 7, 2023
Find out how you can invest in turn-key, passive income-producing real estate properties throughout the US, even if you live in a different city, state, or country!
Living as an Expat in Portugal with Josh & Kalie of Expats Everywhere
Sept. 6, 2022
Kristin talks with Josh and Kalie from Expats Everywhere about what it’s like to live in Portugal as a family of expats - Learn the cost of living, how to get the D7 visa, and much more!
Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF
Nov. 14, 2023
Learn how to get free & discounted travel through credit card points from Austin Riffe, Founder of Travel AF, as he shares his favorite credit card & travel hacking tips for saving money on flights..
The Nomadic Planner - How I Plan My Goals and Map the Year Ahead
Jan. 23, 2024
What is the best way to set goals and plan travel as an online professional, retiree, digital nomad, or aspiring global citizen? Kristin shares step-by-step how she develops her annual travel plans.
How I See the U.S. After 15 Years Abroad (EXTENDED UNCUT VERSION)
Feb. 2, 2021
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…
Nomadic Networks: Finding Community Across Borders with Hacker Paradise
Nov. 28, 2023
Wondering how to combat loneliness and isolation while traveling? Consider joining a nomadic network like Hacker Paradise! Tune in to learn how to find community abroad.
Living Like a Local in France & Italy: Language, Lifestyle, Cost of Living, and More
Aug. 15, 2023
What is it like to live in France and Italy like a local? Hear from the France Correspondent for International Living about the cost of living and lifestyle in the South of France.
Taking the First Steps in Your Relocation Abroad
Jan. 26, 2022
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.
What Kind of Expat or Nomad Are You?
Jan. 18, 2022
Are you ready to relocate? Find out what the four main types of expats or nomads are, the pros and cons of each, and why you decide to be any of them (or none of them) at any time!
How To Find Balance in a Slow Travel Lifestyle While Working For Yourself with Chelsea Riffe
Oct. 16, 2023
Chelsea Riffe of In My Non-Expert Opinion shares stories from the road, including how she's overcome her struggles to make money online and find balance in an international digital nomad lifestyle.
How To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions Answered
May 9, 2023
How do you overcome travel planning anxiety? Is Airbnb too expensive for housing? Kristin answers your questions live on YouTube and shares a very special announcement about the rest of the year.
Costa Rica Cost of Living for Foreigners and Expats
May 17, 2022
Find out what the cost of living is in Costa Rica and categories of expenses to include in your living abroad budget. Kristin also details her exact cost of living in Costa Rica!
Black Identity Abroad and Creating a Career You Love With Amanda Bates, the Black Expat
April 27, 2021
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 …
From Cubicle to Adventure: How to Combine Work and Travel for an Epic Life
April 18, 2023
Kristin chats with German digital nomad and entrepreneur, Elena Poughia, about combining work, travel, and hobbies/interests for an epic life. Plus, why she recommends solo travel.
Become a Digital Nomad in 2021 (A Pep Talk)
Jan. 5, 2021
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. - H…
Should You Apply for Romania’s Digital Nomad Visa?
March 15, 2022
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 a new Digital Nomad Visa Database for a limited time!
How to Work Remotely from Iceland for Six Months
Dec. 1, 2020
Pros and Cons of Living and Working in Iceland
Sailing the World With Sailing Ruby Rose
Jan. 12, 2021
After leaving their careers as a dentist and a paramedic in London behind, Nick Fabbri and Terysa Vanderloo of Sailing Ruby Rose set off to sail the world and never…
Asking Europeans What They Think of Americans and the USA
Dec. 19, 2023
What do Europeans think about the USA? Kristin talks with strangers on the streets of Amsterdam about their thoughts on the United States and its citizens, but their reactions were unexpected!
Sailing into the Unknown with Ruby Rose: Navigating Burnout & Mental Health in a Freedom Lifestyle
Feb. 20, 2024
Throwback to one of Kristin's favorite podcast interviews with Nick Fabbri & Terysa Vanderloo of Sailing Ruby Rose on YouTube. They share how they quit their medical jobs to sail the world.
Reflect, Recharge, Reinvent: Living with Purpose in 2024
Jan. 16, 2024
Badass Digital Nomads is back after a holiday break! Kristin shares behind the scenes of the podcast after an action-packed 2023, plus some life and personal development themes for 2024.
The Dark Side of Costa Rica - Why Expats Leave
April 20, 2021
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 ne…
Travel Backpacks and the Most Underrated Countries in the World
Nov. 2, 2021
What are the most underrated destinations in the world? Are there countries you'd like to travel to but think it's too "unrealistic?" Learn how to turn your travel wish list into a reality in Ep 132!
10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month
Oct. 3, 2023
After traveling to 63 countries, these are Kristin's top picks for 10 places to live abroad under $1k per month, giving you a complete budget and full cost-of-living breakdown for each location.
Answering Your Questions LIVE on YouTube
April 4, 2023
Kristin answers questions from subscribers and listeners in the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook group during a YouTube Live Session. Hear what people want to know about loneliness, culture shock, etc.
How To Retire Before 40 (Even If You Have a High Cost-of-Living) with Stephanie and Gillian of Our Freedom Years
Sept. 22, 2020
After feeling stuck in high-stress corporate jobs, a Canadian couple, Stephanie and Gillian left Toronto for Singapore, where they lived for the next 7 years. After…
How to Live Your Best Life at Any Age with Entrepreneurial Ski Bum, Steve Rout
Oct. 6, 2020
Steve Rout is a British journalist, ski bum, tour guide, online marketer, and world traveler. Steve’s long-term travel adventure began in 1982 when he put his succe…
The Power of Solo Travel
Aug. 29, 2023
15 things you must know before solo-traveling the world. Kristin also shares why it's important to buy your computer hardware at home before going abroad. Plus, we …
Why I Left the USA for UK
May 30, 2023
Kristin explains why she left the US to slow travel through the UK this summer and reveals 12 things to consider before moving to another country.
Celebrating 200 Episodes of Badass Digital Nomads Podcast
March 29, 2023
Kristin celebrates the huge milestone of publishing 200 podcast episodes. She reflects on the journey so far, how it all started, and what's next for Badass Digital Nomads.
How To Choose Your Next Travel Destination with Matt Bowles of The Maverick Show
Jan. 31, 2023
What kind of traveler are you? How do you choose where to travel next? Travel podcast host, Matt Bowles, joins us from Senegal to talk about his four main strategies for choosing your personal travel
How to Make Any Business Location-Independent with Matt Bowles, Host of The Maverick Show
March 16, 2021
Wondering how to convert your brick-and-mortar business into an online business? In today's episode, we explore how to approach the challenge of transitioning from …
Becoming a Self-Made Entrepreneur and Creative with Niklas Göke
Jan. 24, 2023
Author and Top Medium Writer, Niklas Göke, based in Germany, joins Kristin to talk about the journey of becoming a self-made entrepreneur and making a living from your creativity.
Tulum, Mexico Digital Nomad Lifestyle – Does It Live Up to the Hype?
April 6, 2021
After dreaming (and researching) about becoming a digital nomad for years, Darren Lamison-White quit his job to "make the leap." Now, he’s finally able to work from…
Living Abroad in Taiwan with Amazon Prime's "Expats International Ingrams"
Oct. 5, 2021
Juanita Ingram, Creator and Producer of the reality TV show “The Expats International Ingrams”, sits down with Kristin to share her advice on overcoming the challenges of moving to a new country.
8 Things I Don't Miss About the USA After Living Abroad
Feb. 6, 2024
Wondering how Kristin sees the USA after living abroad? Tune in as Kristin shares 8 reasons why she lives abroad and things she doesn't miss about her home country.
What Can I Help You With?
April 26, 2022
Kristin wants to hear from you! Share your thoughts, what you're struggling with, and what you want to hear more of in the Badass Digital Nomads podcast.
The GO Overseas Summit + Culture Shock in NYC
July 4, 2023
Kristin and May Ling Lai sit down in New York City's Bryant Park to chat about the reverse culture shock they experience coming back to NYC from Europe.
Moving Abroad? Avoid These 10 Mistakes
Sept. 21, 2021
You wouldn’t be to blame if you didn’t know everything there is to know about moving to another country. Moving abroad is a complex logistical feat, but here are some common mistakes to avoid.
What It's Like to Work Online and Travel with Remote Year
Oct. 12, 2021
Feeling exhausted and uninspired at work? Maybe it's time to take a one-week, one-month, or one-year work-travel "workcation" with Remote Year, the community-based work and travel company!