Traveling with Kristin

Traveling with Kristin

By Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin

Ready to travel the world, live your passions, and design your ideal life? Join YouTube's Traveling with Kristin, a veteran digital nomad and location-independent entrepreneur, as she guides you through the ins and outs of an international lifestyle.

Whether you dream of retiring abroad, working remotely while traveling, or making a permanent move overseas, "Traveling with Kristin" is your go-to resource for all things global living.

Kristin has lived and worked from more than 60 countries ove

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48:22 Ep. 275

Moving to Italy with the Digital Nomad Visa

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In this episode of the Traveling with Kristin Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving l

25:28 Ep. 274

8 Places To Move Abroad After the U.S. Elections

As a long-time relocation consultant, Kristin has noticed a trend this year with a high number of her clients moving abroad for political reasons, especially from the United States. If you're considering a fresh start in a new country after election

32:41 Ep. 273

The Best Places I Would Live with $1,000 per Month

If you're tired of the sky-high cost of living in many countries (such as the United States), you're not alone. Luckily, there are places where you can have a better quality of life for a much lower cost of living! In this podcast, Kristin shares wit

14:17 Ep. 271

How 6 Million U.S. Expats Could Decide the 2024 Election

Did you know you can vote for abroad, even if you're just traveling or on vacation? Your vote counts, even if you're not physically present during the U.S. elections this year. 

 

Although U.S. citizens living or slow traveling abroad make up the 1

49:22 Ep. 269

Escape the 9-to-5: How to Plan a Life-Changing Career Sabbatical

Need a break but aren't sure how or if you can afford it? Tune in to learn why you need a sabbatical, how to save up for one, and how it can change your life!

Get all the tips, advice, and motivation you need from Katrina McGhee, digital nomad and a

11:39 Ep. 267

Welcome to the Traveling with Kristin Podcast

Badass Digital Nomads has been officially changed to the Traveling with Kristin podcast! 🎉 Listen in to find out what you can expect moving forward. Thank you to everyone who voted in the name change polls, sent messages, and provided feedback in our

48:01 Ep. 265

10 Cheap and Easy Places To Retire Abroad

Are you looking for somewhere you can live a simple, comfortable life on a modest budget? - More than half of retired adults depend on social security for their only source of income. But the current social security check won't get you very far (espe

39:28 Ep. 264

The Future of Badass Digital Nomads

Kristin provides an important update on the future of Badass Digital Nomads. Fill out this Google Form to make your voice heard: https://forms.gle/CnHAtX8gFbC7oY5eA

 

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15:54 Ep. 261

10 Expat Mistakes to Avoid

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36:50 Ep. 260

The One Thing 97% of Expats Don't Do

The number of U.S. expats living abroad is equivalent to being the 11th-largest state in the country. But barely 4% of us turn out to vote! Expats have the lowest voter turnout of any demographic in the United States - lower than high school students

22:04 Ep. 259

How To Save Thousands of Dollars Per Year With Housesitting

Want to travel but not sure if you have enough money to do it? House sitting could be your key to traveling the world on a tight budget!

Today, Kristin is chatting with Nicole Greenfield, a digital nomad, traveling pet sitter, and political activist

07:51 Ep. 258

Win a FREE $350 Gift Card From Tortuga Backpacks!

How would you like $350 worth of Tortuga backpacks gear - FREE!? Tune in for all the details and a chance to win.

 

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• Leave an honest, 5-star review for Badass Digital Nomads on your favorite podcast platform or our we

29:05 Ep. 256

The Top 10 Best Places to Live in France

France is the biggest country in the European Union. With so many places to choose from, where should you live? Find out the top 10 best places to live in France, including the city voted #1 by French citizens!

Even if you're not looking to move to

52:49 Ep. 254

Why Expats Leave Mexico with Author Michael Dash

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 leav

43:46 Ep. 253

Pilot-Turned Poker Player on Starting a New Life in Mexico

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 d

01:35:54 Ep. 251

Slow Traveling Europe + Van Life with Chase Warrington from About Abroad

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 o

45:43 Ep. 249

Tulum, Mexico: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

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

36:26 Ep. 248

Female Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Make Money Online

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). 

 

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47:20 Ep. 247

Top 10 Best Places To Retire Abroad

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 s

08:52 Ep. 246

Travel to Costa Rica with Kristin!

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

42:27 Ep. 244

8 Digital Nomads Explain How They Make Money While Traveling

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 noma

28:34 Ep. 243

8 Things I Don't Miss About the USA After Living Abroad

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, b

32:27 Ep. 242

7 Things to Know Before You Move Abroad

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 b

01:02:31 Ep. 241

The Nomadic Planner - How I Plan My Goals and Map the Year Ahead

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

48:08 Ep. 240

Reflect, Recharge, Reinvent: Living with Purpose in 2024

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 pract

01:07:11 Ep. 239

From Dog Walker to Multi-Millionaire Female Entrepreneur

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.

34:50 Ep. 238

Asking Europeans What They Think of Americans and the USA

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

01:14:39 Ep. 237

Retiring at 40 to Travel Full-Time with the "King" of Digital Nomads

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+ coun

24:47 Ep. 236

The Best Wi-Fi for Travel + How To Fly First Class for Less

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

01:08:31 Ep. 235

Nomadic Networks: Finding Community Across Borders with Hacker Paradise

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

24:10 Ep. 234

The Best Travel Tuesday Deals for 2023

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 chea

01:05:00 Ep. 233

Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF

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

32:57 Ep. 231

Travel to Lisbon Portugal and the Algarve With Kristin in 2024

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

35:24 Ep. 230

Join Me on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil In December

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 TravelingWith

58:14 Ep. 228

Moving from the USA to Portugal: Highs, Lows, and Tips on Settling In

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

40:09 Ep. 227

10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month

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.

 

54:13 Ep. 226

Bridging Borders: A Ukrainian Family's New Chapter in Poland

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, worki

01:04:57 Ep. 223

Slow Travel Tips from Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo

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, w

44:40 Ep. 222

The Power of Solo Travel

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-st

42:24 Ep. 219

How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World

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.

 

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33:47 Ep. 218

Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online (Part 2)

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

20:05 Ep. 217

Asking Digital Nomads How They Make Money Online (Part 1)

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. 

 

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55:22 Ep. 216

Demystifying Expat Taxes: What to Know About Filing Taxes Abroad

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 cha

29:24 Ep. 215

The Easy Way To Live a Better Life

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

38:01 Ep. 214

The GO Overseas Summit + Culture Shock in NYC

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

28:23

5 Ways To Become a Digital Nomad

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. 

 

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37:24 Ep. 212

8 Ways To Overcome Reverse Culture Shock

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 symptom

44:14 Ep. 211

How I See the UK as an American Abroad

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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.

 

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31:17 Ep. 209

Why I Left the USA for UK

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 l

31:49 Ep. 208

Talking to Locals in Manchester, UK

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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

34:09 Ep. 205

Culture Shock in Ireland: My First Impressions as an American

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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 c

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