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.    Support the Podcast:  Leave a Review Become a Patron Buy a Coffee Leave Feedback   Related Episodes:  100th Episode of Badass Digital Nomads   Travel Locations Mentioned:  La Jolla Cove Scripps Aquarium Self-Realization Fellowship Gardens Encinitas Videos Mentioned:  High Paying Remote Jobs Cost of Living in Dublin, Ireland Talking to Strangers in Dublin Talking to Strangers ..read more

Get $100 off your first reservation in a Landing apartment using the code WELCOME100.    How do you find balance while working from home with your significant other? Jasmine Jonte and her boyfriend, Brad, are entrepreneurs and travel lovers with a home base in Phoenix, Arizona. Jasmine shares her tips for living, working, and traveling with a significant other, as well as solo-traveling across Europe. She also shares how she made the leap from teaching in inner city schools to working for herself and overcoming burnout.    Jasmine leads a done-for-you course creation agency ..read more

French-American couple, Ryan and Sophie, talk about the struggles and benefits of sailing the world and living an unconventional digital nomad lifestyle. They shine light on why they left their jobs and home countries to travel, the challenges of dating someone from a different culture, and their experience buying and fixing up a sailboat to live in. Ryan and Sophie open up about the difficulty of navigating mental health issues amidst the chaos of living and traveling on a boat. Despite the many challenges of sailing and even a reduction in income from transitioning to this location-independe ..read more

Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise. (Referral link)   Japan has reopened for travel and cherry blossom season is upon us! Tune in to learn about Japan’s cultural differences and what it’s like living abroad in Japan as an American.  Kristin shares the culture shocks she experienced while living in Japan, along with her favorite and least favorite aspects of the Japanese lifestyle. You’ll learn about Japan’s cost of living, Kristin’s view of the Tokyo dating scene, and why it’s surprisingly difficult to stay healthy as a foreigner.   Episode 197 Special Offers:&nbs ..read more

Get $100 off your first trip with Hacker Paradise. (Referral link)   British expat and entrepreneur, Jamie Atkinson, reveals how he went from working as a furniture salesman to living and working online in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.   He details his journey to becoming a digital nomad and online business owner. He also discloses his cost of living in Tamarindo and shares his candid views on the pros and cons of living in Costa Rica.   At the end of this episode, he gives his top business and sales advice that you can apply to any industry. He also shares how he started, grew, and mo ..read more

Try a Solis WiFi Hotspot & Powerbank for International Travel. (Ad)   An expat in Colombia joins Kristin to talk about the reality of learning languages abroad and coping with culture shock in Colombia and Germany.   Originally from Venezuela, Joiner moved to Colombia a few years ago to escape the political crisis. Now, he’s teaching English and Spanish remotely while living in Colombia and traveling the world.   Tune in to hear the reality of living in South America as an expat, plus tips and hacks for learning a new language (fast). Joiner also shares his thoughts on how w ..read more

Get $75 off your first purchase of Anatomie Travel Apparel.   Do you want to own income-producing rental properties but don't know which markets to invest in? Do you worry about having enough money or time to manage an investment property?   In today's episode, 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!   Matt Bowles, digital nomad and Founder of The Maverick Investor Group, teaches you how to start an investment portfolio of long-term rentals that can grow y ..read more

Try a Solis WiFi Hotspot & Powerbank for International Travel. (Ad)   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 "style" or type. He also fills us in on his favorite places to travel in Africa and unique events he recommends from a white truffle festival in Italy's wine region to a digital nomad conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina.   Whether you're in the mood for a spontaneous adventure, a relaxing retreat, a guided group ..read more

Protect your privacy online with a VPN: get four months FREE with Private Internet Access at piavpn.com/badass    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.   He shares valuable insights on how to balance and prioritize work, your personal life, and relationships. Then, he highlights the business management tips and tools he uses to manage his remote team and grow his online business, Four Minute Books.   Plus, Nik shares the secret behind ..read more

Have you ever wondered how to get hired as a virtual assistant? Or, have you ever considered hiring a VA so you can save time and increase productivity? Tune in to learn from Ethan Bull, Co-Founder of ProAssisting, about how to find or become a virtual assistant or remote executive assistant. ProAssisting is a full-service remote executive assistance company that partners with remote assistants across the US and internationally, matching them with companies or executives. Whether you’re looking to hire a VA or you want to become a VA (as a part-time side hustle or a full-time career), you’ll l ..read more