Traveling with Kristin

In Episode 121 of Badass Digital Nomads, Kristin highlights 8 things that happen when you become a full-time digital nomad and 4 powerful pieces of advice that will help you overcome those challenges so you can have the best travel experience possible.

Despite the uncertainty that comes with the digital nomad lifestyle, this podcast was created to be a valuable resource for you so that you know what to expect from full-time solo travel. With this insight, you can go out into the world as a prepared and confident nomad!

“That which you seek to live well is found everywhere.” - Seneca

EPISODE 121 TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How you can feel the highs and the lows of travel at the same time - the polarity of life [2:35]
• Why you sometimes have to go through hard times and challenges to get to the best parts of life [4:01]
• Your personal bucket list is as unique as your DNA, but that doesn't mean you have to do everything alone without guidance or support [5:01]
• A friend’s personal struggle with being a long-term traveler (tension between moving around and remaining still/grounded). [6:13]
• Philosphers were talking about the pros and cons of wanderlust 2,000 years ago [10:26]
• Viewer and listener reactions, comments, and advice on this topic of the challenges of full-time travel [11:45]
• What to do if you’re a traveler who misses having pets or plants. [13:42]
• Welcome to Kristin's newest Patreon Patrons and everyone who has bought coffees [16:10]
• Kristin is relaunching her second YouTube channel - Digital Nomad TV! Subscribe at YouTube.com/DigitalNomad [17:24]
• Sustaining a full-time traveler lifestyle & how Cal Newport’s theory of slow productivity relates to "slow travel." [18:22]

8 Things That Happen When You Travel Full-Time:

• Start of the segment [20:47]
• Challenge #1: The nightmare of full-time travel logistics. [21:29]
• Challenge #2: Lack of sleep and energy management leads to exhaustion. [22:08]
• Challenge #3: Why it’s difficult to establish a daily routine. [22:47]
• Challenge #4: The effects of loneliness as a full-time traveler. [23:49]
• Challenge #5: Dating for digital nomads. [24:32]
• Challenge #6: Experiencing major FOMO (fear of missing out) as a full-time traveler. [25:03]
• Challenge #7: Minimalist travel & Missing your old hobbies. [26:07]
• Challenge #8: Travel burnout, Anthony Bourdain, and Why humans aren’t built for modern full-time travel. [27:15]

TOP TRAVEL TIPS: How to Prevent and Overcome Challenges [29:02]

• #1 - Find your “why”. [29:10]
• #2 - Remember that travel won’t solve your problems! [29:44]
• #3 - Indulge in slow travel or take a break. [30:36]
• #4 - Connect with friends, family, and community. [31:00]
• Why you should travel despite the challenges. [31:54]
• Conclusion and resources + thanks to Sophie from UK for the 5-Star podcast review! [33:00]

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Books:

• Deep Work by Cal Newport
• So Good They Can’t Igno...

SHOW RESOURCES/LINKS:

• My Standing Desk (Amazon)
• Remote Work Accessories (Amazon)
• Home Office Setup (Amazon)
• Day in the Life of a Digital Nomad (Video)

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In part 2 of this interview, Will and Jessica talk about their approach to long-term global travel, from staying on top of healthcare to letting their kids pick which countries they go to. You’ll gain insight into the challenges and uncertainty of leaving behind the American Dream, the mindset required to live a nomadic lifestyle, and why parents shouldn’t wait until their kids are grown up to travel. Plus, you’ll learn what it really means to “live like a local.”

Creating content, raising a family, and traveling to multiple new countries every year takes a lot of work. It isn’t easy by any means, but this family is learning to love every minute of it!

A WorldTowner is someone who is living and changing the world through travel – one hometown at a time.

Tune in for lots of long-term travel tips from experts Kristin, Jessica, and Will!

"You don't have to accept 'good enough' when life can be really great." - Will Sueiro, World Towning

"I think that travel is never wasted on anyone at any age. To go out and take your kids with you has been the greatest gift." - Jessica Sueiro

Traveling soon? Make sure you have international travel or health insurance and an online bank account before you go.

EPISODE 131 TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How to make your escape plan of leaving home to travel the world and work backwards.
• The cost of travel medical and health insurance abroad.
• Living in Costa Rica versus Ecuador.
• Traveling as a family and meeting people along the way.
• Bonding with your family and others through travel.
• The shocking event that delayed Will and Jessica’s initial dream of moving abroad.
• Transitioning from corporate life in America to traveling the world.
• What it's like to live in Costa Rica as a family of expats.
• Why they like Morocco so much and how to attend a travel retreat there.
• Creating boundaries with work and staying in the present moment while traveling.
• How their children have adjusted to a nomadic lifestyle.
• Cultivating freedom of choice and compromise while traveling with family and being on YouTube.
• Surviving COVID lockdowns on a sailboat.
• Advice for parents waiting for their kids to become adults before they travel.
• Traveling with WiFi tips.
• Favorite countries in Europe.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

• What was your life like before becoming full-time travelers?
• Why did you leave behind a secure life in America to travel the world with your kids?
• What international health insurance do you use as digital nomads?
• Why did you choose to move to and leave Costa Rica?
• What is World Towning?
• How do your kids deal with growing up on YouTube?
• Will your kids go to a traditional university?
• Why should parents travel with their kids before they graduate high school?
• What does it mean to live like a local when you’re a foreigner?
• What travel destination did you surprisingly love?
• What travel destination is overrated?
• How do you access the internet while traveling?
• And much more!

RESOURCES

Do you want help moving abroad? Join the waiting list for Kristin's signature relocation program, Ready to Relocate.

Request a podcast or video topic here.

Videos:

• 8 Reasons Why Americans LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left]
• How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK]
• Why I’ll NEVER Renounce My US Citizenship

Related Podcasts:

• The Great Resignat...

Thinking of moving to Costa Rica to live the pura vida lifestyle? Today’s guest, Greg Gordon, is an expert in expat living. He’s been living in Costa Rica since the 1990’s as the founder of the country’s first online surf report, CRSurf.com.

In Episode 135 of Badass Digital Nomads, Greg and Kristin discuss how Costa Rica has changed over the years. They both witnessed the tourism and real estate boom firsthand. Greg shares how he taught himself to blog and code during the early internet days. He then offers tips on how to grow an online business with no experience, achieve work-life balance, and run his company from anywhere.

Kristin and Greg also share their favorite places to visit in Costa Rica and explain how to stay safe and avoid common scams. Even though Costa Rica has a higher-than-average crime rate and cost of living, it’s still a magical place to live or travel (if you know what you're doing).

Tune in now to learn some of Costa Rica’s best-kept tips secrets from two of its most experienced expats!

"If you want to make a million dollars in Costa Rica, bring two million dollars." - Unknown

EPISODE 135 TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How Greg ended up living abroad in Costa Rica and how he taught himself Spanish.
• The reality of living in Costa Rica (pros and cons).
• Overcoming loneliness while living abroad.
• Crime, cost of living, and infrastructure in Costa Rica.
• Tips to stay safe and avoid getting your stuff stolen.
• Greg's various income streams as an expat over the years.
• Burning out in corporate America then moving to Costa Rica.
• Meeting your significant other abroad.
• Finding work-life balance as an expat or retiree versus making a lot of money.
• Living a vacation lifestyle with a low budget.
• Splitting your time 50/50 between the USA and foreign countries.
• Driving from California through Mexico to Costa Rica.
• Buying or shipping your car to Costa Rica.
• Crossing borders and dealing with police in Central America.
• Greg and Kristin’s favorite Costa Rican foods and restaurants.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

• How has Costa Rica changed since the 1990s? Was there less crime before the tourism boom?
• Is it dangerous to drive from San Diego through Mexico and Central America?
• How did you learn SEO by yourself?
• How did you teach yourself how to build a website with no experience?
• How do you avoid theft in Costa Rica?
• Do you own a house or rent your house in Dominical?
• What is your favorite surf spot in Costa Rica besides Dominical?
• What underrated destinations do you recommend in Costa Rica?
• Costa Rica Lightning Round

RESOURCES

Join the waiting list for Kristin's relocation coaching program, Ready To Relocate.

Videos:

• 8 Reasons Why People LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left]

Articles:

• 10 Ways Not to Get Your Stuff Stolen on a Surf Trip

Podcasts:

• Shark Attacks, Surf Photography, and World Travel with Surfing Magazine’s Jimmy Wilson
• The Dark Side of Costa Rica - Why Expats Leave
• How to Move From England to Costa Rica + UK and Europe Lockdowns
• Eco-Friendly Travel: How to Travel Sustainably

Surfing:

• Surfline
• CR Surf

Places to Visit and Surf in Costa Rica:

• Dominical
• Nosara
• Pavones
• Osa Peninsula
• Pan Dulce
• Isla Uvita
• Nauyaca Waterfalls
• San Isidro del General

Best Restaurants in Costa Rica: