In this special guest episode of The Expat Money Show podcast, hosts Mikkel Thorup and Kristin Wilson share tips and strategies for becoming a digital nomad or expat - drawn from both of their decades of experience traveling the world. Kristin has been a full-time digital nomad and expat for the past 15 years, traveling throughout more than 60 countries while helping thousands of people move, retire, or work abroad. Mikkel has been to 104 countries in 20 years and today is the Director of the offshore website, EscapeArtist.com and the host of The Expat Money Show podcast. Traveling for long periods of time have become the norm for Kristin and Mikkel, and in this interview, they walk you through all of the ups and downs of becoming a digital nomad or expat and why choosing this path can be so empowering. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Freedom How to become a digital nomad or expat How to invent your own job Which countries you can go to on just a passport and for how long without a visa The pros and cons of digital nomad visas The destinations and hot spots for digital nomads to live in The best co-working and co-living retreats How much you should plan as a digital nomad How to meet people and make friends abroad Why society doesn't want you to follow your dreams or live an unconventional life International real estate and the pros and cons of owning or renting your primary residence Life pre- and post-coronavirus SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES: Original Podcast Episode: How to Be a Digital Nomad Ep 96 of The Expat Money Show Video: Estonia Digital Nomad Visa Video: Barbados Digital Nomad Visa Kristin's YouTube Channels: Traveling with Kristin Digital Nomad TV Co-Living, Co-Working, and Meeting People: WiFi Tribe: https://wifitribe.co/ Remote Year: http://remoteyear.com/ Hacker Paradise: https://www.hackerparadise.org/ Work Wanderers: https://www.workwanderers.com/ Nomad Summit: http://nomadsummit.com/ Nomad Cruise: https://www.nomadcruise.com/ Coworking Bansko: https://coworkingbansko.com/ Internations: http://internations.org/ CONNECT WITH MIKKEL & THE EXPAT MONEY SHOW: The Expat Money Show Podcast EscapeArtist.com Escape Artist Magazine Mikkel Thorup on Twitter Congrats to Mikkel and The Expat Money Show on their 100th podcast episode! ........................................................................................................ WORK WITH KRISTIN Book a private consultation Join the Make Money Mentorship 6-week program (Special offer for podcast listeners $100 off) Relocate abroad with Orbis Relocation or Poker Refugees Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Become a Patron Review on Apple Podcasts Leave a voice message Submit a question or recommend a guest (feedback survey) Buy new Badass Digital Nomads Merch (Teespring.com/Stores/TravelingwithKristin) Connect With Kristin on Socials: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.