Best Workingfromanywhere Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 204: The Latest from Nomadtopia 4:42

12M ago4:42

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There have been some big changes in my life since Jill Sessa interviewed me for Episode 200 at the end of 2022, so I'm back with some updates! Tune in to learn what's been going on, why I'm feeling the need for more space in my life and work, and how I'm creating that space. I share: The big trip we're gearing up for A major decision I've made abou…

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Ep 203: Investing in Turnkey Rental Properties from Anywhere in the World with Matt Bowles 47:21

1y ago47:21

47:21

Investing in real estate as a nomad might sound impossible. When you’re traveling all the time, how can you buy a property, fix it up, find renters, and manage it? As it turns out, there is a way, and it doesn’t involve renovations or interviewing potential tenants—or require you to be local to the property. In today’s episode I’m chatting with Mat…

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Ep 202: Navigating Visa Discrimination and Money Trauma as a Nomad with Vangile Makwakwa 38:01

1y ago38:01

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Simply deciding where to travel as a nomad can be tricky. Every country has different entry and visa laws, and it’s easier to travel with some passports than others. Unfortunately, people who have to apply for a visa to go almost anywhere face an unnecessary and unfair barrier to seeing the world. In today’s episode, my guest is Vangile Makwakwa, a…

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Ep 201: Finding a Forever Home Abroad with Vanessa Jacquemin 29:37

1y ago29:37

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Finding a forever home certainly isn’t a priority for all nomads. While some are on an intentional search, others actively spurn the idea of home—or they end up finding it when they least expect it and a location they visit just suddenly clicks. As I always say, there’s no one way to approach the nomad journey. In this episode, I’m chatting with Va…

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Ep 200: Looking to the Future after 18 Years of Location Independence with Amy Scott 53:30

1+ y ago53:30

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As we enter a new year and the podcast hits 200 episodes, I’m reflecting on my own Nomadtopia journey. I invited my friend Jill Sessa back to interview me on my experiences as a nomad. In this episode, we talk about how my Nomadtopia has changed since Jill last interviewed me in 2018. I share what’s new and upcoming in my work as well as how my lif…

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Ep 199: Finding Balance as a Digital Nomad with Kristin Wilson 57:07

1+ y ago57:07

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If you’re switching locations frequently and working constantly, it’s easy to get burned out on nomad life. What systems and boundaries have you put in place to create more balance? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kristin Wilson, author of Digital Nomads for Dummies. She shares how she ended up writing this book and the main steps she outline…

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Ep 198: Buying Souvenirs as a Nomad 10:02

1+ y ago10:02

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Do you find it difficult to resist buying all the beautiful and interesting things you encounter on your travels? Today I'm sharing my experience—including the story of a bedspread I've been lugging around for years—and some tips for finding the right approach for you. Check out my new video background that I mention in the episode: https://www.ins…

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Ep 197: Producing Local Events as a Nomad with Stuart Every 30:57

1+ y ago30:57

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If you want to merge your interests with travel, whether on a personal or business level, then you’ll enjoy today’s episode. I’m chatting with Stuart Every, an international producer of street festivals, who lives a nomadic lifestyle with three home bases around the world. He’s sharing how he built his global business, logistics that come with netw…

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Ep 196: The Nomad Lifecycle with Michael Boyink 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

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The nomadic lifestyle tends to go in cycles. On the road for a few years, in a permanent location for a few years, back and forth as life brings different wants and needs. Complacency followed by a catalyst for change. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Michael Boyink, who spent eight years on the road in an RV followed by four years living in a …

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Ep 195: Adding a Baby to a Nomadic Life with Amanda Kingsmith 37:21

1+ y ago37:21

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There are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to starting a family as a nomad. Your priorities change, you have to plan differently, you might miss some adventures. There’s no question that having a baby (or two, in my case!) changes your nomad experience. In this episode, I’m chatting with Amanda Kingsmith, who currently lives in Mexico with …

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Ep 194: Navigating Grief and Loss with Charlene Lam 41:00

1+ y ago41:00

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Nomads can experience grief in many forms: grief for the places we’ve loved and left, grief for saying goodbye to the friends we meet during our travels, and of course grief for those we lose to death. Losing a loved one is always life changing, but it can be especially difficult for those of us living and traveling oceans away from home. In this e…

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Ep 193: Evolving Your Nomad Life with Luis Betancourt 47:32

2y ago47:32

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Many people think about remote working and the digital nomad lifestyle as being something new, but it’s actually been around nearly as long as the internet itself. Those of us who’ve been here since the early days have evolved along with it, both in our careers and in our traveling lifestyles. In this episode, I’m joined by digital marketing consul…

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Ep 192: Making a Home Abroad with Sara Dyson 53:16

2y ago53:16

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You never know when a new place might take your breath away. And sometimes, it’s the most unlikely destinations that produce the most profound impacts in our lives. As you’ll hear in today’s episode, even a spur-of-the-moment trip can create a lifelong passion for a place. In this episode, I’m joined by the founder of Expat in Croatia, Sara Dyson. …

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Ep 191: Flourishing Abroad with Christine Job 52:32

2y ago52:32

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To live—and really flourish—abroad, cultivating self-trust is critical in finding your footing in a new place. Living in another country can come with a range of difficulties, but that’s just part of the challenge. It’s not a balm to fix all your problems, but it does provide an opportunity for self-actualization. In this episode, I am joined by Ch…

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Ep 190: Creating an Untethered Life with Jennie and Meredyth 40:12

2y ago40:12

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Working with your spouse poses a unique set of challenges. When you throw full-time RVing into the mix, it becomes an even bigger adventure. But as you’ll hear on today’s episode, there’s nothing quite so freeing as hitting the road with the person you love to live untethered by your location or work. In this episode, I’m joined by wives and busine…

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Ep 189: Adventures in Parenting and Business with Ami Dehne 40:22

2y ago40:22

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For many parents, reconciling that new role with our identity as adventurers and travelers can lead to a whole new kind of journey. It can take a while to find our travel legs as a parent and discover what “adventure” looks like for our family. But as I always say, there’s no “right” way to do any of this, and whatever works for you is perfect. In …

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Ep 188: Sailing as a Family with Erin Carey 51:46

2y ago51:46

51:46

Nomadtopia Radio is all about showing you that there’s more than one way to live a nomadic life. Even the most unlikely people can become full-time travelers or create their own unique version of a location-independent lifestyle. In this episode, I’m joined by wife, mother, business owner, and full-time sailor Erin Carey. She shares her journey fro…

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Ep 187: Identity, Belonging, and Grief with Megan Norton 40:56

2+ y ago40:56

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Identity is often closely tied to our location: where we were born, where we grew up, where we live now. For those of us living nomadic lives, however, that sense of identity can feel out of reach. As we transition from place to place, we experience the grief of leaving our old selves behind and the excitement of stepping into a new world. But how …

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Ep 186 Real Estate Investing with Sarah Weaver 43:27

2+ y ago43:27

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When most of us think of real estate investing, we think of late-night phone calls from tenants, constant repairs, and huge price tags. But in reality, the barrier to entry in the real estate world is much lower than we think it is, and with the right systems in place, it can become a fantastic form of (mostly) passive income, even for full-time tr…

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Ep 185 Moving to Europe with Cepee Tabibian 31:55

2+ y ago31:55

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Have you ever dreamed of moving to Europe? Many non-Europeans think it can’t be done, but there are a lot of visa options for living in Europe, and with the right research and planning it’s entirely possible to make your dream of moving to Europe a reality. In this episode, I was joined by Cepee Tabibian, co-founder of She Hit Refresh and author of…

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Ep 184 Nomads and Privilege with Amanda Machado 39:37

2+ y ago39:37

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Ever thought about your relationship with the places you visit and whether you’re doing more harm than good? Are you aware of the incredible privilege inherent in the lifestyles we live (or aspire to live) as nomads? I invite you to listen in as I discuss this topic with guest Amanda Machado. This particular episode has more questions than answers,…

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Ep 183 Moving to Canada with Brandon Miller 45:36

2+ y ago45:36

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Raise your hand if you’ve ever said, “That’s it, I’m moving to Canada.” I’ve heard this phrase a time or two before! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time thinking, daydreaming, and brainstorming about where in the world you’d like to live, get residency, and even a second passport. There are certain places that te…

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Ep 182 An Update on Nomadtopia and the Pandemic 9:46

2+ y ago9:46

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It’s been a year since our Grounded Nomads series about nomads who were scrambling to get home or to find a safe place to land as the world was shutting down. Here we are a year later, and I felt it was time for an update on what being a nomad during the pandemic has looked like. It’s different for everyone of course, but are people still creating …

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Ep 181 Long-Distance Family Dynamics with Helen Ellis 36:12

3y ago36:12

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If you’ve stumbled upon this episode, you’re probably already part of a distanced family or you will be as your life as a nomad unfolds. Leaving behind your family can be one of the hardest parts of setting off on your nomadic journey. In this episode, my guest is Helen Ellis, founder of DistanceFamilies.com and author of Being a Distance Grandpare…

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Ep 180 Legal Concerns for Nomad Entrepreneurs with Layne Lyons JD 43:30

3y ago43:30

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Do you have your legal ducks in a row for your nomadic lifestyle? As an online entrepreneur, freelancer, or even an employee living a nomad life, you need to know about the legal concerns that come along with being a digital nomad. In this episode, my guest is Layne Lyons JD, U.S. lawyer, business protector for women entrepreneurs, and creator of T…

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Ep 179 Starting a Family as a Nomad with Julia Jerg 40:22

3y ago40:22

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Are you a parent that is dreaming about going nomadic with your family? Or are you a current nomad that is thinking about starting a family? If these relate to you then you might be wondering HOW you can become a digital nomad family. In this episode, I was joined by Julia Jerg and we both shared our experiences of having children abroad. We also e…

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Ep 178 Planning and Productivity with Erin Elizabeth Wells 36:58

3y ago36:58

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Should you eliminate the word “goal” from your vocabulary? This idea may sound a little outlandish or may come as a surprise to you but as you’ll learn from my guest in this episode, it could be a gamechanger in your goal-setting practices. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Erin Elizabeth Wells. I met Erin through a mutual online…

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Ep 177 Learning Languages with Ray Blakney 43:59

3y ago43:59

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As a current or aspiring nomad, you have probably thought about or tried to learn a new language. If so, this is for you! In this episode, my guest is Ray Blakney, a serial expat and co-founder of an online language school. Ray grew up as a TCK (third-culture kid) which has significantly shaped his worldview and how he approaches life. During our c…

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This Is Not a Podfade 4:43

3+ y ago4:43

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Nomadtopia Radio is not going away! Tune in for some updates on the podcast, the Facebook group, the Collective, and my own personal Nomadtopia. Go to www.nomadtopia.com/radio for more information and resources, and stay tuned for much more to come.

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Ep 176 No Plan B with Heather Thorkelson 45:28

3+ y ago45:28

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Since 2010, Heather has lived and traveled all over the world while running two businesses (one of them a polar expedition company!). She joined me from her home base in rural Sweden to talk about getting over what other people think, building resilience, what it means to have “no Plan B” and why it matters, and more. Get a free chapter of Heather'…

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Ep 175 Grounded Nomads: Eden Rudin 41:54

3+ y ago41:54

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Not every grounded nomad has been willing or able to stay put, sign a longer-term lease somewhere, or otherwise take a break from their nomadic lifestyle to wait out the pandemic. Eager to get back to their low-cost lifestyle as housesitters, Eden and her husband were able to take on a last-minute sit in Hawaii after their extended sit in Egypt thi…

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Ep 174 Laura Dangerfield: Finding a Place to Be Herself 40:45

4y ago40:45

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After retiring early, Laura and her husband decided to leave the US and find a country where they would feel welcome to be themselves as a mixed-race couple (which hadn’t always been their experience back home). They’re now enjoying life in Mexico and Laura joined me to share her experience at home and abroad, how and why she’s speaking up about ra…

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Ep 173 Grounded Nomads: An Update 3:03

4y ago3:03

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Tune in for a brief update on the Grounded Nomads series and the latest from Nomadtopia. To join the conversation, connect with other current and aspiring nomads, and access additional resources for building and living your Nomadtopia, go to www.nomadtopia.com/radio and get links to the Nomadtopia Facebook group, the Nomadtopia Collective, and more…

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Ep 172 Grounded Nomads: Naomi Peters 46:24

4y ago46:24

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Naomi is a full-time housesitter who has made some big shifts in her lifestyle as a result of the pandemic. (Spoiler alert: she's decided to settle down in Sydney, Australia, for the next year!) We talked about how she made that decision and weighed its financial impact, mourning the loss of her identity as a nomad and feeling excited about new pos…

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Ep 171 Grounded Nomads: Amy Scott 44:58

4y ago44:58

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Catch up with yours truly, the founder of Nomadtopia! How has becoming a mom of twins and living through the pandemic shifted my perspective on my own Nomadtopia—and lots more? Find out in this episode with the fabulous Jill Sessa returning to interview me once again. To join the conversation, connect with other current and aspiring nomads, and acc…

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Ep 170 Grounded Nomads: Sam Anthony 55:50

4y ago55:50

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Sam and her partner are full-time housesitters who had to scramble to find a place to stay when their next sit was canceled due to the pandemic. We cover a lot of ground in this episode including where they ended up, the importance of backup plans, the future of housesitting (in general and for them personally), and how new/aspiring housesitters ca…

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Ep 169 Grounded Nomads: Sam Kern 49:44

4y ago49:44

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Sam and I started out talking about how his Nomadtopia was affected by the pandemic… and quickly found ourselves fumbling through a conversation about black lives matter, freedom, white privilege, the privilege of the nomadic lifestyle, and so much more. This episode is part of the #podcastersforjustice campaign created by the #WoCPodcasters networ…

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Ep 168 Grounded Nomads: Sarah Cronin 31:54

4y ago31:54

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Sarah has been living in a rural lakeside town in Guatemala, writing for the local paper and teaching yoga. When all her in-person work dried up overnight, she had to think quickly and learn how to bring her business online. In this episode we talk about what she's discovered in the process, the unexpected benefits of doing something she'd been res…

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Ep 167 Grounded Nomads: Norm Bour 41:24

4y ago41:24

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Norm and his girlfriend were back in the U.S. for a visit and as the pandemic escalated they made the quick decision to leave the country again. Norm shares how he's keeping himself busy and, for the first time on Grounded Nomads, we spend much of the episode talking about the future of travel—practically and emotionally, for ourselves and in gener…

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Ep 166 Grounded Nomads: Shannon Martin 39:41

4y ago39:41

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Seven years in Shanghai came to an abrupt end when Shannon and her husband left for a few weeks of travel in February—and couldn't return. Tune in to find out where they ended up, what it was like to pack up their apartment via video chat, the pros and cons of their current situation, and lots more.By Amy Scott

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Ep 165 Grounded Nomads: Gustav Andersson 40:57

4y ago40:57

40:57

Gustav was in Bali in March when a news report caused him to quickly decide to leave the country that same day. Now home in Sweden, he joined me to talk about having to choose one place to be, mindfulness in daily life and during lockdown, the unexpected upsides, and lots more.By Amy Scott

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Ep 164 Grounded Nomads: Erica Schmidt 29:57

4y ago29:57

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A born-again nomad after a fire forced her out of her apartment in December, Erica cut her time in Mexico short to head back to Canada in mid-March. In this episode we talk about finding places to stay during a pandemic, why she feels like she may not be cut out to be a nomad, and lots more.

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Ep 163 Grounded Nomads: Brittany Caumette 37:40

4y ago37:40

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Their travels on hold and their bus parked in the driveway, Brittany and her family are staying in a rental house in Canada. Listen in as we talk about why she's loving sedentary house-life, the transition to motherhood, exploring what's next, and lots more.By Amy Scott

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Ep 162 Grounded Nomads: Beck Power 38:07

4y ago38:07

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A short trip to Mexico has turned into an indefinite one for Beck, who's originally from New Zealand and based in Toronto. In this episode of Grounded Nomads we talked about why the current uncertainty feels different than the normal uncertainty nomads experience, the need to make life feel more exciting/interesting, and exploring other aspects of …

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Ep 161 Grounded Nomads: Julie Whelan Capell 24:24

4y ago24:24

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Julie usually lives in Chile but went home to the United States to take care of her mother temporarily in early February. She's still there. Tune in as we talk about the challenges of a short-term visit that's unexpectedly turned into an indefinite one, dealing with lost income, deciding when/if to return to Chile, and lots more.…

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Ep 160: Introducing Grounded Nomads 15:05

4y ago15:05

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I recorded a special episode to let you know about some changes I’m making with the podcast, and what you can expect in the coming months. In short, I'm moving back to a weekly format for now, with a special series of episodes that will feature conversations with nomads, expats, and other location-independent professionals and travelers about how t…

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Ep 159 Johannes Voelkner: Cruising with Nomads 32:57

4y ago32:57

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Johannes is the founder of Nomad Cruise. Originally from Germany, he has been a nomad for the past nine years and is now based in Mallorca, Spain. In This Episode How his lifestyle has shifted over time The importance of community How Nomad Cruise came to be and who it’s for Traveling with a purpose Why Mallorca is a good base for nomads And so muc…

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Ep 158 Pascale Côté: Building a Nomadic Mind-Set & Business 38:09

4y ago38:09

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Pascale didn't set out to be a nomad; she started freelancing simply because she couldn't survive in a corporate environment. But she also loved to travel and once she realized she could do her work from anywhere, she moved to Spain, and she has been nomadic on and off in the years since. Now a business coach, she joined me from her hometown, Montr…

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Ep 157 Norm Bour: Travel Younger 41:46

4y ago41:46

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Norm had never been very interested in international travel, but in 2016 a short trip to Europe changed his life completely, inspiring him to leave the U.S. permanently and travel continuously. He joined me from Bangkok, Thailand, to share his story and what life has been like since early 2019 when he hit the road with his girlfriend at age 64. In …

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Ep 156 Lena Papadopoulos: Intercultural Educator & Nomad 35:13

4+ y ago35:13

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After realizing that she wasn't really cut out for a regular job and feeling eager to spend more time abroad, Lena went independent with her work as an intercultural educator and hit the road with her partner. They tend to move slowly, spending months at a time in each place, which allows them to experience daily life in the local culture and also …

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