Six years ago we left corporate life and sailed away into the sunset (literally). It was singularly the best and scariest thing we ever did. So many of you aspire to do the same but worry about different aspects of such a change. We hope to change all that for you and get you out on the water sooner rather than later!
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Badass Digital Nomads helps you break free from old paradigms and thrive in a location-independent lifestyle. Get ready to "laugh and learn” with Kristin Wilson each week, author of Digital Nomads For Dummies and host of YouTube's Traveling with kristin, as she teaches you the art of traveling and working from anywhere. People of all ages and backgrounds will find value in how Kristin and her guests approach topics in remote work, entrepreneurship, and travel - all while staying grounded in ...
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Billy and Sierra here! We want to give you a real life look (and listen😉) into what living on a boat is really about. We plan to share our stories, things we have learned, and interviews from other people we think you can learn from! Whatever floats your boat we plan to have something for you. Thanks so much for listening 🤗
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Why Expats Leave Mexico with Author Michael Dash
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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 author and personal development coach, Michael Dash, about the main reasons why expats leave Mexico. Hear about Michael’s struggles living in Mexico, why he chose to move to Tulum over 3 year…
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Finnish Pilot-Turned Poker Player on Starting a New Life in Mexico
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Kristin speaks with Teemu Alanen, a Finnish pilot turned poker player who moved from Europe to Mexico and changed his life. Hear why he made the life-changing leap to digital nomadism, his tips for thriving as an expat in Mexico, and what a typical day in the life of a remote poker player looks like. Teemu also talks about the differences between F…
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From Breakup to Breakthrough: Female Solo Traveler Finds Freedom in Paris and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
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Join Kristin and Dinah Redhouse, a digital nomad and online entrepreneur, in Tulum as they chat about the benefits and challenges of traveling and working abroad as a solo female entrepreneur. Hear how a breakup turned into a breakthrough that led Dinah to find freedom, self-love, and empowerment in the digital nomad lifestyle. Dinah shares how and…
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Slow Traveling Europe + Van Life with Chase Warrington from About Abroad
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The host of About Abroad podcast joins the show again this week for a fireside chat about slow-traveling through Europe and why he and his wife want to move from Spain to Italy. Chase explains the issues you could have changing your residency from one European country to another and why the Italian Dolomites is one of his favorite places to live in…
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From Canada to Mexico – How a Near-Death Experienced Changed This Expat’s Life
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Thank you for 250 Episodes of Badass Digital Nomads! We would be grateful if you can leave a review in your favorite podcast app or on our website to celebrate. 🎉 In today's episode: After a near-death experience working at his manual labor job in Canada, Phoenix Sen re-evaluated his priorities in life and focused on healing himself and eventually …
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Tulum, Mexico: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
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Kristin shares the highs and lows from her experience traveling to Tulum this month, including some harrowing stories about police corruption and hospital scams. Is Tulum a tropical heaven or "hell", as one famous travel blogger puts it? Listen in to find out. Special Offers: Discover Cars Discounted International Car Rental World Nomads Travel Ins…
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Female Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Make Money Online
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Five female entrepreneurs from the US, Canada, Nigeria, UK, and Germany sit down with Kristin to share how they went from regular 9-5 day jobs to working for themselves making $10k+ months (all without any prior online business experience). SPECIAL OFFERS: Open a Wise Account and get a free transfer up to £500 Get relocation support for your move a…
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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, residency requirements, safety, healthcare, and more. Reserve your spot to travel with Kristin to Costa Rica! (ONLY 3 EARLY BIRD SPOTS LEFT) 🌴 SPECIAL OFFERS: Get more than …
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Have you ever wanted to visit Costa Rica? If so, now you can travel there with Kristin as your host! Kristin will be leading her first-ever group trip to Costa Rica from August 9-12, 2024. You will get to hang out with Kristin and a group of like-minded people from the Traveling with Kristin community for 4 days while enjoying the beautiful Gulf of…
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Sailing into the Unknown with Ruby Rose: Navigating Burnout & Mental Health in a Freedom Lifestyle
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Throwback to one of Kristin's favorite podcast interviews with Nick Fabbri and Terysa Vanderloo of the YouTube channel, Sailing Ruby Rose. In this podcast, they share how they quit their medical jobs in London to sail the world and what they've learned from three years at sea. They talk about overcoming burnout and how they've been able to find mor…
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8 Digital Nomads Explain How They Make Money While Traveling
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How do digital nomads make money while traveling? The possibilities are endless! Learn how eight digital nomads, freelancers, online business owners, military veterans, and remote workers make money online and how they got started in the digital nomad lifestyle. You’ll even hear how much money they made when they started, how many income streams th…
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8 Things I Don't Miss About the USA After Living Abroad
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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. To you, some of these things may not feel like major motivators to move abroad, but everyone has different reasons behind where they live and travel. What are your reasons? SPECIAL OFFE…
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If hindsight is 20/20, then this podcast can help you forecast your future in a global lifestyle. Kristin shares 7 things she wishes she knew about living overseas before she moved abroad for the first time (back in 2002). Check the show notes below for lots of great resources from this episode! SPECIAL OFFERS: Annual Feedback Survey (Win a Free Ca…
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The Nomadic Planner - How I Plan My Goals and Map the Year Ahead
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What is the best way to set goals and plan travel as an online professional, roving retiree, digital nomad, or aspiring global citizen? Kristin shares step-by-step how she develops her annual plan and designs a travel schedule that support achieving her short- and long-term goals. Whether you're an avid planner or looking for more structure and suc…
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Reflect, Recharge, Reinvent: Living with Purpose in 2024
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Badass Digital Nomads is back after a holiday break! Kristin shares behind the scenes of the podcast after an action-packed 2023. Then, she shares and life and personal development themes she's been thinking about over the year. She also offers practical tips, exercises, and resources for how to apply these topics in your life. Thank you for listen…
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From Dog Walker to Multi-Millionaire Female Entrepreneur
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What does it take to turn a business idea into a multimillion dollar company? How do you travel and run a growing business at the same time? Hear how Kristin Morrison turned a boring dog walking gig into an exciting (and lucrative) business concept. Then, she reveals how she was able to travel to Bali for six months and keep her business thriving f…
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Asking Europeans What They Think of Americans and the USA
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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 not what she expected. Tune in to hear from an older couple from the Netherlands, "Retired Richard," a Belgian tourist, a solo female traveler, and Lois the Local. SPECI…
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Retiring at 40 to Travel Full-Time with the "King" of Digital Nomads
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Interested in building wealth and retiring early? Learn how from long-time traveler, Dean Kuchel, who achieved financial independence and retired at the age of 40. The self-proclaimed “King of Digital Nomads” has been working remotely from 100+ countries for the past 10 years, empowering others to pursue a location independent lifestyle. You’ll lea…
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The Best Wi-Fi for Travel + How To Fly First Class for Less
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Don't get caught without Internet when you travel! 🛜 Kristin gives you 5 options to ensure you have fast Wi-Fi or data on your phone anywhere in the world. Plus, she gives a little-known tip for saving thousands of dollars on First or Business Class flights. SPECIAL OFFERS: Save from 30-60% on Solis Hotspots and data packages Gift a copy of Digital…
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Nomadic Networks: Finding Community Across Borders with Hacker Paradise
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Wondering how to combat loneliness and isolation while traveling? Looking for your global travel family? Consider joining a nomadic network like Hacker Paradise! Tune in to learn how to find community across borders and travel with like-minded nomads all while staying productive in your remote job. Hacker Paradise is a global community of remote wo…
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Happy Thanksgiving weekend! You know about Black Friday, but what about Travel Tuesday? Travel Tuesday has the most travel-related deals and discounts of any other day of the year. In this episode, Kristin shares the top websites for you to find cheap travel, plus some of her favorite travel bags and gear. Save up to 50% off of travel using the lin…
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Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF
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Want to get free and discounted travel through credit card points? Learn how from Austin Riffe, the Founder of Travel AF, as he shares his favorite credit card tips and travel hacking strategies for saving on flights, hotels, etc. Austin also shares the strategic advice that helped him get out of debt in less than a year (while still being able to …
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From Italy to London: One Man's Journey from Restaurant Worker to Thriving Online Entrepreneur
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Travel to Lisbon Portugal and the Algarve With Kristin in 2024
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Is Portugal at the top of your list of places to travel or live abroad? If so, now you can visit Portugal with Kristin as your host! Kristin will be leading her first-ever group trip from Lisbon to the Algarve April 15-21, 2024. You will get to hang out with Kristin and a group of like-minded people from the Traveling with Kristin community for 7 d…
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Join Me on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil In December
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Want to travel with Kristin in 2023 or 2024? Find out how to join Kristin on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil this December 2-12, 2023 and if the Nomad Cruise is right for you. You can save €100 on any cabin by using the code TWK or TravelingWithKristin with this link. Plus, we're going to Portugal in 2024! Be the first to know when tickets com…
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How To Find Balance in a Slow Travel Lifestyle While Working For Yourself with Chelsea Riffe
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Have you ever struggled with wanting to do "it all" when it comes to travel or living an overseas lifestyle, but feeling like you don't have time (or money) for everything? Do you want to quit your corporate job but aren't sure what you can do to earn an online income to replace your salary? Today's guest, Chelsea Riffe, has been there, too. From b…
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Moving from the USA to Portugal: Highs, Lows, and Tips on Settling In
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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. Bordr helps people get their Portuguese tax IDs, file taxes, open Portuguese bank accounts remotely, and other bureaucratic processes you need to go through when moving to Portugal. Kathleen and Richard share w…
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10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month
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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. Plus, info on healthcare, housing, food, and more. Want to travel with Kristin in 2024? Fill out the travel survey, here. SPECIAL OFFERS: Apply for support…
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Bridging Borders: A Ukrainian Family's New Chapter in Poland
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Hear the inspiring perspective of Olga Pylypchuk, a Ukrainian refugee and digital nomad currently living in Poland with her mother and younger sister, while her father and teenage brother are still living in Ukraine. Learn how she’s traveling, working remotely, and coping as a family who’s been directly affected and separated by the war. Plus, Olga…
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118 Countries and Counting: Ageless Wisdom from a 58-Year-Old Digital Nomad
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Kristin welcomes nomadic entrepreneur, globetrotter, and radio host, Palle Bo, back to the show for the first time in 5 years. Also known as The Radio Vagabond, Palle has traveled to at least 118 countries since leaving his career, home, and old life behind in Denmark. In this open and candid conversation, he shares his travel tips, insights, and c…
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Living La Dolce Vita: Moving To Italy and Experiencing the Local Lifestyle
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An expat-turned Italian citizen shares her journey moving to Italy from Canada. If you've ever wanted to live "la dolce vita" in Italy but have questions about visas, residency, and the lifestyle there, this episode is for you! We're also giving you the real story about what it's like to live in Italy, including the pros and cons - what's behind th…
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Slow Travel Tips from Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo
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Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo, opens up about solo travel, how she makes money online, how she meets local people, and why she sold her financial consulting firm to travel the world. She also shares why she set up a home base in Toronto, Canada, why she doesn't rent it out when she's away, and why she's experimenting with group travel and co-liv…
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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 have new podcast art! Do you like it? Share why you love the podcast by leaving a 5-star review. Also, thank you to Kristin's Patreon Patrons, who helped select the new podcast art. Spec…
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Living in Panama Like a Local: Real Estate, Cost of Living, Visas, Culture, and More
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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. She gives advice on buying or renting real estate in Panama and the most popular paths to residency, citizenship, and visas. Plus, she shares cultural insights and comparisons from her rec…
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Living Like a Local in France & Italy: Language, Lifestyle, Cost of Living, and More
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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 with her cross-border family. Plus, hidden gems to check out, how she became fluent in French and Italian, and how to find jobs teaching English overseas. Join Kristin, T…
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How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World
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The host of International Living's Bigger, Better World podcast interviews Kristin about living overseas, how she got started in a travel lifestyle, escaping burnout, and the highs and lows of living abroad and adapting to different cultures. Join Kristin and 200+ other overseas experts at The Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp: September 2-4, 2023 in D…
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Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online (Part 2)
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Kristin interviews 10 digital nomads from 9 different countries about how they make money online, from the Digital Nomad Village in Madeira, Portugal. She also gives travel tips and insights into visiting Liverpool and York, UK, from her recent trips there. Get $200 off your ticket to International Living's Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp, happening …
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Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online (Part 1)
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Kristin interviews five digital nomads from four different countries about how they make money online. This podcast was recorded at the Digital Nomad Village in Madeira, Portugal. Get $200 off your ticket to International Living's Ultimate Go Overseas Bootcamp, happening September 2-4, 2023 in Denver Colorado. Meet Kristin in person and get a free …
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Demystifying Expat Taxes: What to Know About Filing Taxes Abroad
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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. (Disclaimer: this podcast was recorded in 2018 and some information and figures may have changed. Listening to this episode does not constitute individual consulting or advice. Kristin is not …
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Kristin shares a key she found to unlocking a better life - especially when it comes to your physical and mental health. She also dives deep on how your country's culture and current location or environment affect your beliefs, habits, and activities. Enjoy this episode of "Philosophy with Kristin"! Interesting in living a good life overseas? Tune …
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The GO Overseas Summit + Culture Shock in NYC
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Interesting in an overseas lifestyle? Kristin will be hosting the International Living GO Overseas Summit online this July 10-11. Register to attend free here. Plus, Kristin and former Badass Digital Nomads podcast guest, 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…
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Wondering what you can do to make extra income online or work remotely? Kristin shares 5 of the top ways to become a location-independent digital nomad with examples of each. Start your new website today with Hostinger! Get 10% off using the code, TRAVELINGWITHKRISTIN at https://www.hostinger.com/travelingwithkristin More Resources: Digital Nomads …
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Have you ever felt reverse culture shock coming home after a trip abroad? Or do you feel culture shock in your home country regardless - even if you've never left? If you can relate, Kristin has 8 tips for you to help process and overcome any symptoms of reverse culture shock. (Note: Audio improves at 2:45) SPECIAL OFFERS: Watch the replay of the B…
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Get 15% off all TravelPro luggage and bags until June 18! Kristin opens up about her experience in the UK so far and why it's made her sad and nostalgic about the current state of the USA. Watch the YouTube video version and join the conversation in the comments on YouTube.com/TravelingwithKristin. Thanks to NomadNeeks for the podcast review and an…
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Peak Performance Tips from the Top Female Free Diver in the World - Interview by Matt Bowles of The Maverick Show
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Get 15% off all TravelPro luggage and bags site-wide for Father's Day! (Until June 18.) Kristin hands over hosting duties to Matt Bowles, host of The Maverick Show podcast, as he interviews the #1 all-around female free diver in the world, Jessea Lu. Get Jessea's tips on achieving peak mental and physical performance, hear guest about her travels i…
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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. At the end, she reads and replies to her favorite YouTube comments live on the show. Did you love this episode? Join the conversation on YouTube. Apply for moving overseas support at www.travelingwithkri…
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Find a real local tour guide anywhere in the world with ToursbyLocals. Kristin talks with her Manchester neighbors about what they like and don't like about their city, plus if they support the Royal Family and watched the coronation. At the end of today's episode, a British Grandma gives poignant life advice and recommends a song for its special l…
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Tech CEO’s Zoom Call Gone Viral – My Take and Advice for Remote Workers
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Grow your business with confidence: Try Bonsai, the all-in-one solution for freelancers and small businesses. Kristin reacts to the recent headlines about a CEO who made the news for being a horrible boss. Here's her take advice for if you're dealing with a similar situation when working remotely or from home. Plus, a solution for transitioning to …
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How To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions Answered
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Save up to 6x when you send, spend, and withdraw money around the world with Wise International Banking. How do you overcome travel planning anxiety? What are the top mistakes to avoid when becoming a digital nomad? Is Airbnb too expensive for housing if you're slow traveling or living a slow retirement lifestyle? Kristin answers your questions liv…
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Culture Shock in Ireland: My First Impressions as an American
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Keep your money safe while you travel with Wise International Banking. After traveling to Ireland for the first time, Kristin shares all the things that surprised her the most during her visit. Join her for a walk around the Enniskerry Powerscourt castle grounds to learn her first impressions of Ireland as an American. Hear her candid thoughts on e…
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