Nomadtopia https://www.nomadtopia.com/ Location independence, long-term travel, and more Wed, 03 May 2023 03:56:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.nomadtopia.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/nomadtopia-favicon.png Nomadtopia https://www.nomadtopia.com/ 32 32 The Latest from Nomadtopia https://www.nomadtopia.com/204/ Wed, 03 May 2023 10:00:51 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18535 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.

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]]> Investing in Turnkey Rental Properties from Anywhere in the World with Matt Bowles https://www.nomadtopia.com/mattbowles/ Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:09:38 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18519 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?

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]]> Navigating Visa Discrimination and Money Trauma as a Nomad with Vangile Makwakwa https://www.nomadtopia.com/vangilemakwakwa/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:41 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18466 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.

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]]> Finding a Forever Home Abroad with Vanessa Jacquemin https://www.nomadtopia.com/vanessajacquemin/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:58 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18442 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?

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]]> Looking to the Future after 18 Years of Location Independence with Amy Scott https://www.nomadtopia.com/amyscott-2/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 21:30:12 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18430 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…

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]]> Finding Balance as a Digital Nomad with Kristin Wilson https://www.nomadtopia.com/kristenwilson/ Wed, 07 Dec 2022 11:00:03 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18397 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?

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]]> More Than 50 Gifts for Nomads https://www.nomadtopia.com/more-than-50-gifts-for-nomads/ Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:52:41 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=4418 I asked experienced travelers, nomads, expats, and future nomads to share their suggestions for the best gifts for nomads.
If you’ve ever struggled with what to buy for the avid traveler or nomad in your life, this is for you.

And if you’re tired of your family and friends complaining that you’re difficult to shop for, just send them this post.

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]]> Buying Souvenirs as a Nomad https://www.nomadtopia.com/buying-souvenirs/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:33:44 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18386 Do you find it difficult to resist buying all the beautiful and interesting things you encounter on your travels? This is for you.

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]]> Producing Local Events as a Nomad with Stuart Every https://www.nomadtopia.com/stuartevery/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 12:25:43 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18364 If you want to merge your interests with travel, whether on a personal or business level, then you’ll enjoy today’s episode.

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]]> Creating an Itinerary from Zero https://www.nomadtopia.com/creating-an-itinerary-from-zero/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:07:18 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18351 When you’re looking at a blank calendar or a map of an entire region (or planet!), it can be hard to figure out where to go and when. Looking back at my own strategies over the years, I’ve identified a number of different approaches that can help you flesh out a plan. You can start…

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]]> The Nomad Lifecycle with Michael Boyink https://www.nomadtopia.com/michaelboyink/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:58:05 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18342 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.

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]]> Adding a Baby to a Nomadic Life with Amanda Kingsmith https://www.nomadtopia.com/amandakingsmith/ Wed, 07 Sep 2022 10:00:52 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18283 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.

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]]> Navigating Grief and Loss with Charlene Lam https://www.nomadtopia.com/charlenelam/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:03:16 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18264 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.

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]]> Stay on Track with a Progress Log https://www.nomadtopia.com/progress-log/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:32:57 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18174 A progress log is a great way to stay on track and allow others to support you and cheer you along (if you share it). It can also be fun to have this record to look back on later and see how far you’ve come!

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]]> Evolving Your Nomad Life with Luis Betancourt https://www.nomadtopia.com/luisbetancourt/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:00:49 +0000 https://nomadtopia.com/?p=18146 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.

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