Hey, So I am watching your videos. I am curious, are there any group of people of communities of young retired people that are looking to hang out with other young retired people? All these folks are working class, I am specifically seeking other people that have everyday to do what they want
Five years ago, I walked away from a six-figure career that I'd spent my lifetime building. I took a job that would let me travel remotely, make a third of the money, and I've never been happier.
Wow I got chills when you said "that's how life works..." towards end of video..it should be flowing...yes when I'm in the flow, things happen easily and wonderful synchronicity happens...it's nice to hear that from someone as successful as you Kristin! ONE request: to talk to folks who have a good amount of experience not so many brand new folks. I feel like the ones who've done it for 3-5 years already would give best ADVICE???
I am a total homebody who is just started traveling within country to visit family after many years. I do enjoy working remotely from home. I think it is so interesting to see people's different jobs as nomads. I think you should do a lot more of these types of videos. I tire of the digital marketing entrepreneurs and social media influencers saturating the space. It's refreshing to see others manage other types of employment to power their lifestyle that is more suited to private or camera-shy people. Thank you!
Hi @ingagoodwin394, I'm pleased to announce that you won the free gift card! (Actually, someone else won but never collected the prize...) Can you send me an email to kristin at travelingwithkristin.com to get in touch? Congratulations!
Hello my gf and I are looking to move out of America to the Phillipines this fall to get away from the toxic western lifestyle if possible do you have any remote work for us we are still young (19 and 18) but we are very determined on this matter and can work for a cheaper salary so we can move out as soon as possible it would be greatly appreciated if so I can send you my email so that you can get to know us and decide if were a right fit.
One "simple" way to transition from a normal office job to remote work, is to work hard and be(come) skilled at what you do. That's why my employer at the time decided to continue my employment, when I wanted to go remote. And later decided to continue hiring me as a contractor. Had I been less proficient earlier, when I still had no plans about going remote, I'm sure that he would've made another decision.
Being a digital nomad myself for about 6 years, it's absolutely lovely to see more and more people actually succeeding in this sort of lifestyle and pursuing a more freedom based way of living and even getting together in communities and nomad villages! Also love your podcast Kristin, and been listening to it for a while now while on travels, hopping from one interesting place to another! :)
@Iuonak Always loved languages (studied linguistics, taught English for a while)…so decided to go this way and currently working as a freelance translator (direct + agencies).
I just stumbled upon this video. UA-cam algorithms I suppose. This is the first I'm hearing about this lifestyle. I'll have to do some research but at a glance it seems interesting.
What a cool idea for a video series! I liked hearing the different stories from each of the digital nomads and how they became digital nomads. Hearing from others is a great way to bring more encouragement into developing the digital nomad lifestyle!
This is the most realistic view on the digital nomad life I've watched in a while. As a recent graduate, this gives me hope that I can also start small and go fully remote in the future. Keep up the good work!
Kristin, your content is absolutely fantastic! Interviews with people who really make a living in the digital world and not just pretend to do and sell bs courses is what the digital nomad community needs. Great work!
Yay for YT algorithm for recommending your channel. Divine timing. Also yay for this contest, my passport is blank and needs stamps would be so fun to travel 🥰
I love how one of them ended up being the wife of the man who made the Digital Nomad Village happen - and how they were inspired by you in the first place! It just shows how everything is possible, we just gotta make a decision, listen to those who got there before us and take action. Thank you!
Absolute Awesomeness!!😎😃 I was teary when I watched this, cause my heart and soul wants to be free and suck up sun and discover nature while being able to work a decent job!! I'm living in the UK and Madeira + Digital Nomad lifestyle is my new year resolution completely and utterly! And yes I will have to grin and bear it over here for another year to plan this proper but Booooooooyeah!🥳my health is needing this change desperately....thank youuuuuuu so much for your channel🥰 Happy new year and all the blessings in the universe for you!
I love your channel Kristen. I’ve been watching you for 2 years and you always give great information on being a Digital Nomad. I start my Digital Nomad journey in February ‘23. Keep doing your thing Kristin.
I am 20 right now and currently studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina and your videos really make me realize what I want out of life, and that's to travel!! I'm currently working on ways to work from my laptop so I can sustain my future nomad lifestyle!!
It’s so inspiring to see people from different backgrounds living life with intention and so eager to experience new things. Thank you for sharing your genuine content with the world. Nothing but good vibes ✨
I'm so glad you did these interviews. I've always been curious as to how these people (and hopefully myself someday) can financially support themselves while having freedom of location!
Kirstin, this is a great. Please keep posting more videos like this as it really provides ideas and websites for newbies like myself. Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2023. 🎆
Happy New Year! 🎊 Someone who comments on this video and subscribes to my channel in January will win a free $500 airline gift card! (New subscribers only!) Xoxo Kristin ✈️❤
Thank you for this! It is interesting hearing the stories of other digital nomads such as yourself, but instead of just one story from a normal interview we are hearing many stories from many people, I love it! Have a joyful and prosperous New Year!
Amazing and AWESOME!!! Not only have you inspired others by living life on your own terms, but in so doing have inspired someone to create an environment where many others can do the same. Kudos to you girl! ❤️ Working on starting my nomad journey this year.
This is a great video. Not only a one-man or a one-women show, but with a lot of input of the digital nomads itself. It is a nice conversation from inside the digital nomadism lifestyle itself. Good job, keep going!
This is amazing. I started working remotely due to the pandemic and fortunately, I'm still working remotely. I enjoy working remotely but not my job so much. I'm looking for a career shift preferably something where I can travel. Kudos to you all for stepping out and following your dreams and sharing your experiences. 👏
It's so interesting to hear different perspectives on working like a nomad. It's something I've been considering, but I've never taken the step. As a Dutchie, I was living in Sweden for 7 years, but I always worked for companies in the same city, and never became my own boss. That's something I'd love to achieve in the near future. This video definitely makes me motivated to take the step! Thanks for sharing this Kristin!
Hi Markus, glad to hear that you've been able to live abroad for a while. Hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c
I just discovered this channel and I must say that this is some really good content for anyone that wants to learn more about the lifestyle and how to become a digital nomad. The interviews were great and very informative
Just found this channel today! I have been trying to figure out what my digital nomad niche is for a while now, I'm so grateful for all of this information. Thank you thank you!
Left behind my career as a lawyer to live that digital nomad life, going on 11 years now and I've never been happier. Still going strong! Love your channel!
Thanks so much for this! First video I've come across on my research into the digital nomad lifestyle that actually gives multiple perspectives and experiences vs the UA-camr / creative worker which I'm not. Gives me hope and makes this feels a little more attainable 🙏 Would love for you to do a series interviewing different people, maybe podcast style of how they moved into digital nomadism. Particularly from people of different ages etc as this can often be seen as a young / single person's lifestyle.
Kristin!!! Thank you so much for your work and what you do. I see the tides turning and confidence building among people. Ive only been at this lifestyle a few months and still back and forth from home base trying to transition into it so that im away for longer periods. But this really helps the new nomads feel a sense of reassurance. It’s exciting to see where the world is headed. What I know is my few months the first time were the best months of this year. I went as an experiment to try it out. Realised it worked. :) Taking a leap of faith and just diving in.
Happy New Year! It's so inspiring hearing everyone's story, especially how they got started because they were once inspired by others who have done the same. Having examples of those who have done it successfully makes it feel more attainable.
Just found your channel and it’s everything I’ve been wanting for travel and remote income information. I’m so grateful to have found you and want nothing more than to leave the states and see the real world (the good, the bad, AND the ugly).
Best of luck to your digital nomad journey Lily! I know you can do it and hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c 😊
I'm amazed at how resourceful digital nomads can be when it comes to making a living while exploring the world! These remote island stories are so inspiring and show that with creativity and determination, you can truly live life on your terms. Thanks for sharing this insightful video!
You're absolutely right! Their stories of living and working on remote islands are indeed inspiring and demonstrate possibilities. It's wonderful to see people embracing the freedom to design their lives on their own terms. I'm glad you found the video insightful 😊 Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Thank you! Hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c
As someone who wants to become a digital nomad, this video was so interesting to watch! It really broadens our horizons 😌 You just won a new subscriber!
Such a cool series, looking forward to more videos like this one! Goes to show you that anyone can become a nomad, no matter what the industry or the expertise.
This concept is AMAZING!!! So many digital nomads, doing such a wide variety of work - very inspiring. And that view is utterly divine. I already work online from home, so ime to start decluttering and making plans for a more nomadic lifestyle. Thank you for sharing this cool place
Go for it Robbie! Wishing you all the best and hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c 😊
Never ceases to amaze me how most digital nomads - we all think alike. Daryl´s segment at the end made me think about how sometimes I struggle attaching too much to relationships as a side effect. Think it´s kinda cool this time around as I´m with someone who´s divorced - not looking for heavy stuff & loves travel & also lives away from her own country (Sweden), like I do (UK). In fact we just got back from Portugal, in the Azores (Ponta Delgada). The Portuguese really pulled out the stops with their fireworks out there. I also happened to be standing right where you were, with the view of the cable cars alongside the Duoro River in Oporto on New Years Day. In case you hadn´t heard guys - the digital nomad visa for Spain is now official. Come to Malaga for a beer with me! :) Happy New Year.
As an employer, it is actually quite difficult to hire people to work remotely. You either have to have a registered company in their country of residency or you have to hire an EOR. I would be really interested to hear how nomads who work full-time as an employee (not a consultant or contractor) do this as the employer is obligated to pay taxes (social security, disability, etc.) on behalf of the employee.
Hi Melissa, yes that can be a complex topic but there are many remote and traditional companies who do it. There are also some companies that offer services to help companies staff remote workers. I talk about it a bit on my podcast, Badass Digital Nomads
Hey Melissa. I've worked for over 5 years remotely. It depends a bit on the situation of your employees. If they're registered in the same country as yoy, you dont have to change anything. If they reside outside of the country however, its better to switch type of contract from employment to consultancy. But if most of your remote workers work from a certain country, you could set up a company in that country that you employ them through.
Just hire them as freelancers. Just like you pay any service in the internet, you don't care where are they located. They actually lose the benefits and for you as an employer its a plus ( no need to pay extra or follow some regulations). some even accept crypto which makes its easier when reporting and moving between countries (like me). Report anything you like :-)
Thank you for all of your awesome content Kristin! Very inspiring! I listen to your podcast weekly when i’m on my long walks in the morning before work. Please keep it up in 2023! Happy New Year!🎈🎊 🎉
Love Kristin's ambition to share her lifestyle and promote others along the way! Thanks for doing what you do. You have helped me tremendously with your efforts, as I'm sure many, many others. Well done... Great video btw! Loved hearing everyone's perspective, strategies and obstacles. -Aaron
I stumbled on your video and I'm glad I did! I've been a DM for two years now and absolutely love it! What makes the DM 'thee' best job you can have is FREEDOM, and freedom is PRICELESS!
Thank you for making this, gave us so much information, so much to think about and consider. It inspired us to explore more avenues that will hopefully lead us to a nomadic lifestyle. Thanks again!
Thanks😊 for inspiring interviews with people who changed their 9-5 job to a free life , where they can choose who they want to be and what they want to do! 😊
Hello from the self-proclaimed Entertainment Capital of the World, Kristin. We enjoy watching your videos very much. They're so full of information and inspiration!
I just have to say I have followed you for a while, but this video was my favourite. You really were able to ask exactly the sorts of questions many of us who are interested in embarking on this journey, really wanted to know Thankyou
Thank you, Steven. Your comment is very encouraging! Have you checked out my podcast, Badass Digital Nomads? I do weekly interviews over there! www.badassdigitalnomads.com/
Just watched this video and loved it! As someone who's been considering the digital nomad lifestyle, it was great to hear from people who are actually living it. The tips and strategies shared were super helpful and made me feel more confident about taking the leap. Thanks for sharing! ✨✨
After living abroad in my 20's for a few years, then going through divorce and being a solo mum for now 15yrs , i'm starting to research and plan my next chapter. I can't wait for it !
That's exciting! Hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c 😊
I'm focused on becoming a digital nomad within the next 6-12 months, starting off locally and then moving out into the world- I'm doing so much research right now, getting ready to launch my online income streams, preparing myself for only having to take care of one child after raising 7 (youngest is 14, 19 year old is also learning how to run online businesses and is planning on moving out to the nearest city with friends this year). I'm making sure that I'm financially, emotionally, mentally and physically prepared for being an empty nester within the next 4-5 years- my youngest has a passion for Japan and Ireland, I have a passion for those places and France (Europe in general really), as well as discovering new things about myself and the world, so digital nomadism and the freedom it gives suits me perfectly.
Hi Ninsídhe, great to see that you're planning ahead. My new book, Digital Nomads For Dummies, will help you with each aspect of going location-independent, including caring for your mental, physical, and emotional health. You can read a sample here: amzn.to/3JLLx5c
We walked away from corp life almost 5 yrs ago to live on the road in our tiny camper. We’ve enjoyed work camping but are soooo ready to transition to digital nomads. Gen X’ers here learning from the Millennials and Gen Z! Us Gen X are chameleons so I know we can do it!
That's awesome @GranolaVibes! Embracing the digital nomad lifestyle is an exciting journey. You've got this. Happy travels and best of luck on your digital nomad adventure! 🌍✨😊
I've been a nomad for a long time. It's getting engaged in digital that'll lead me to greater heights! I'm excited for this year and beyond. Hope to cross paths and build tribe w y'all. Light and Love💞 -RNK
Hello my gf and I are looking to move out of America to the Phillipines this fall to get away from the toxic western lifestyle if possible do you have any remote work for us we are still young (19 and 18) but we are very determined on this matter and can work for a cheaper salary so we can move out as soon as possible it would be greatly appreciated if so I can send you my email so that you can get to know us and decide if were a right fit.
The DJ clip was epic! haha, loved it! The content was really interesting although it seemed to feature "Remote Workers" specifically. How about a follow up with , "Radical Nomads" that make a living off UA-cam videos of traveling or are they a lot more rare than it seems. Really good stuff, really enjoyed seeing this kind of content. Thanks, Mike.
I liked Kristin's interview style. She asked pertinent questions from the information that she just received. I work for myself at home as a channel/medium. I could work remotely. It's something I would like to do part-time with a partner. This video was uplifting and informative. Thank you!
I am glad you liked my interview style, Lemurian! Hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c
Thank you Kristin for showing us the difference and the great opportunities we have when you decide to challenge yourself and build your life differently from what society always said 🗺🌄
This is inspiring me so much in knowing that I am taking the right step! I moved out of New York, I was having crazy anxiety attacks and even though I had the dream job that I wanted since I was 15, I did not see myself living there and it took so much courage but I am thankful for the opportunities that the pandemic open minus the bad things ofc but also the opportunity to live abroad and start discovering that there is freedom and value that can go hand by hand is a new era!!!!
It's the first time when I watched the video about digital nomads. It's so interesting how people change their careers very quickly and start doing something new from the beginning. As I could see for becoming a digital nomad you should have some specific profession that gives you the chance to try yourself in a new field, in remote job. As a former microbiologist I can't imaging myself working remotely. But I'd like to try to find myself in this field.
Hi Lyubov, in my book I write about how you can make almost any job a remote job (even traditional jobs). You can check the table of contents here: amzn.to/3JLLx5c
I really enjoyed this video. It's really interesting to find out how people are funding the lifestyle. I don't think I could go full nomad myself as I have commitments and cats here but I'd love to be able to just take off for a few weeks at a time bringing my job with me if necessary.
This is so encouraging! Thank you for putting yourself out there and asking these digital nomads how they make money while traveling. It's incredible how many different avenues there are to take. Looking forward to new content. Just subscribed :)
Since I started my own blog there's no way I could ever be a hamster on a wheel and work a 9-5 job for someone else ever again! Love your videos! Big thumbs up!! :)
My family was tired of seeing me miserable and I was tired of the rat race. We sold everything and moved to a place with an extremely low cost of living. Our family has become closer and happier and it is something I will never regret doing.
The first guy, Hans, actually has a physical, in person business that was already operating before he was able to do management remotely. He also advises people not to go to uni, but he certainly used his job as an engineer (which he qualified for by attending uni) to get the capital to start his business. Or his parents just gave him the money. It's very difficult, though not impossible, to start anywhere with just $1000 a month if you have nothing.
This was a great video with excellent tips! I love that you interviewed people from all over and that most of them are relatively new to the digital nomad experience. Very encouraging video; thanks for posting!
Finding a way to work and travel has been a challenge my entire career as a lawyer. It just wasn’t possible being licensed in only one country that required me to work in person. Everyone I met had switched to running retreats, coaching, working in alternative health, crypto or tech. The only silver lining of this pandemic is that am I found a way to be a lawyer and work remotely and fulfil this dream.
I "accidentally" became a digital nomad when COVID hit. I moved out of NYC, then stayed with family in Korea, then decided it was now or never so packed 2 bags and a yoga mat and flew to Madrid. After 3 months (bc of Schengen visa restrictions) I chose to go to Croatia and was there for almost a year (registered under their digital nomad visa). Ended up being the best accidental decision I made - every weekend I was solo roadtripping to a different country. I had to move back to NYC as our office reopened, but 9 months later I quit (while I was visiting Croatia, coincidentally) to pivot and study law. I hope to work in the legal sector remotely after I build my foundation. Thank you for the video and the platforms for remote working opportunities!
This is amazing content👍🏻 Such great information and great people who believe in the rights freedom🥰 At 9:30 - 9:55 that was such a nice lovely heart warming convo and connection and statements on how life "should" work and that's how it works anyways, just needs more passionate people to be more brave and just do it so anyone in this world no matter where you are, wanting to start something new, have a vision, aspiring to do something = just do it! It will be much appreciated🙏🏻🙏🏻❤
I think you have to show your income, that have to be the equivalent of the minimum wage in Portugal - 780€x14. Can be any platform online upwork or other. There's other documents you have to submit, you must check D7 visa requirement listings, and I think there's a new one just for digital nomads.
Hi Varun, it depends on the country but freelancing experience should be approved (if your clients are primarily outside the country you're applying in). You can check the visa requirements for nearly 50 countries in my Digital Nomad Visa Database amzn.to/3JLLx5c
I speak and wright 4 languages, Recently I have been really struggling with my 9 to 5 job and started to be more and more interested in working remotely especialy being able to travel and visit my Girlfriend's home town in Buenos Aires
Want to become a digital nomad? Pick up a copy of my book, Digital Nomads for Dummies: amzn.to/3rVEl02 📒
Hey,
So I am watching your videos. I am curious, are there any group of people of communities of young retired people that are looking to hang out with other young retired people? All these folks are working class, I am specifically seeking other people that have everyday to do what they want
Hi there! in the video she said remote Europe is a good site for remote jobs but there is no site with that address. Can you clarify the web address?
Five years ago, I walked away from a six-figure career that I'd spent my lifetime building. I took a job that would let me travel remotely, make a third of the money, and I've never been happier.
Glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing Bellana 😊
Why didn’t you keep your six-figure career but work remotely?
Now we all need to know what's the job 🙃
No wonder, 1/3 is still like 10 times what most of the world make.
OMG Me too!!
Wow I got chills when you said "that's how life works..." towards end of video..it should be flowing...yes when I'm in the flow, things happen easily and wonderful synchronicity happens...it's nice to hear that from someone as successful as you Kristin! ONE request: to talk to folks who have a good amount of experience not so many brand new folks. I feel like the ones who've done it for 3-5 years already would give best ADVICE???
Thanks for watching! I did a lot of podcast interview with those folks here: www.badassdigitalnomads.com/ They have great advices 😊
I am a total homebody who is just started traveling within country to visit family after many years. I do enjoy working remotely from home. I think it is so interesting to see people's different jobs as nomads. I think you should do a lot more of these types of videos. I tire of the digital marketing entrepreneurs and social media influencers saturating the space. It's refreshing to see others manage other types of employment to power their lifestyle that is more suited to private or camera-shy people. Thank you!
Indeed, thank you for sharing your insights Inga! All the best to you and Happy New Year 🙌😊
Hi @ingagoodwin394, I'm pleased to announce that you won the free gift card! (Actually, someone else won but never collected the prize...) Can you send me an email to kristin at travelingwithkristin.com to get in touch? Congratulations!
@@TravelingwithKristin Email sent!
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Hello my gf and I are looking to move out of America to the Phillipines this fall to get away from the toxic western lifestyle if possible do you have any remote work for us we are still young (19 and 18) but we are very determined on this matter and can work for a cheaper salary so we can move out as soon as possible it would be greatly appreciated if so I can send you my email so that you can get to know us and decide if were a right fit.
One "simple" way to transition from a normal office job to remote work, is to work hard and be(come) skilled at what you do. That's why my employer at the time decided to continue my employment, when I wanted to go remote. And later decided to continue hiring me as a contractor. Had I been less proficient earlier, when I still had no plans about going remote, I'm sure that he would've made another decision.
Thanks for sharing your experiences Juri, very insightful 😊🙏
Being a digital nomad myself for about 6 years, it's absolutely lovely to see more and more people actually succeeding in this sort of lifestyle and pursuing a more freedom based way of living and even getting together in communities and nomad villages! Also love your podcast Kristin, and been listening to it for a while now while on travels, hopping from one interesting place to another! :)
Thank you so much! 🎉 Great to have you here as an experienced nomad 😊
What do you do exactly as a digital nomad?
@Iuonak Always loved languages (studied linguistics, taught English for a while)…so decided to go this way and currently working as a freelance translator (direct + agencies).
I just stumbled upon this video. UA-cam algorithms I suppose. This is the first I'm hearing about this lifestyle. I'll have to do some research but at a glance it seems interesting.
@@Hrouda how can you get remote jobs as a translator?
What a cool idea for a video series! I liked hearing the different stories from each of the digital nomads and how they became digital nomads. Hearing from others is a great way to bring more encouragement into developing the digital nomad lifestyle!
So glad you liked it, Scott! I will publish a similar video soon. Kind of combines my podcast with UA-cam right?!
@@TravelingwithKristin Very true indeed! I'll look forward to it!
This is the most realistic view on the digital nomad life I've watched in a while. As a recent graduate, this gives me hope that I can also start small and go fully remote in the future. Keep up the good work!
So great to hear, Raj! Thanks so much for the feedback
Kristin, your content is absolutely fantastic! Interviews with people who really make a living in the digital world and not just pretend to do and sell bs courses is what the digital nomad community needs. Great work!
Thank you @turbotablet 😊
Yay for YT algorithm for recommending your channel. Divine timing. Also yay for this contest, my passport is blank and needs stamps would be so fun to travel 🥰
Good luck!! Posting the winners soon so stay tuned 😊
I love how one of them ended up being the wife of the man who made the Digital Nomad Village happen - and how they were inspired by you in the first place! It just shows how everything is possible, we just gotta make a decision, listen to those who got there before us and take action. Thank you!
Indeed anything is possible! Thank you for watching Aline 🙏😊
Absolute Awesomeness!!😎😃 I was teary when I watched this, cause my heart and soul wants to be free and suck up sun and discover nature while being able to work a decent job!! I'm living in the UK and Madeira + Digital Nomad lifestyle is my new year resolution completely and utterly! And yes I will have to grin and bear it over here for another year to plan this proper but Booooooooyeah!🥳my health is needing this change desperately....thank youuuuuuu so much for your channel🥰 Happy new year and all the blessings in the universe for you!
Happy you are here, Juanita! The digital nomad lifestyle is calling your name 🙌 my book can help you take the first steps: amzn.to/3rVEl02
So go do it.
It never takes as much money as you think.
I love your channel Kristen. I’ve been watching you for 2 years and you always give great information on being a Digital Nomad. I start my Digital Nomad journey in February ‘23. Keep doing your thing Kristin.
I'm so glad to hear that, SOSReality! Thank you so much for supporting my channel, I truly appreciate it 💛😊
I am 20 right now and currently studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina and your videos really make me realize what I want out of life, and that's to travel!! I'm currently working on ways to work from my laptop so I can sustain my future nomad lifestyle!!
All the best to you, Angel! Thank you for watching and Happy New Year 🙌😊
@@TravelingwithKristin Thanks Kristin! Means a lot coming from you! Happy New Years!!!
It’s so inspiring to see people from different backgrounds living life with intention and so eager to experience new things. Thank you for sharing your genuine content with the world. Nothing but good vibes ✨
I am glad to be able to inspire others Charlene! 😊 It's always my pleasure to share these with you. Thank you for watching and all the best! 💛
I'm so glad you did these interviews. I've always been curious as to how these people (and hopefully myself someday) can financially support themselves while having freedom of location!
You're welcome; I love hearing people's stories as well. That's why I started a podcast talking to digital nomads! www.badassdigitalnomads.com/
Kirstin, this is a great. Please keep posting more videos like this as it really provides ideas and websites for newbies like myself. Wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2023. 🎆
Glad you enjoyed the video, Shilpa! Thanks for watching and Happy New Year 🙌🍾
Happy New Year! 🎊 Someone who comments on this video and subscribes to my channel in January will win a free $500 airline gift card! (New subscribers only!) Xoxo Kristin ✈️❤
Skip me re gift to the 501 person. I'm just here for the great info. : - )
Do you need a substantial following to become relevant to advertisers?
Great video! 🔥
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Just subscribed :) Love these nomad vids! Keep them coming
Thank you for this! It is interesting hearing the stories of other digital nomads such as yourself, but instead of just one story from a normal interview we are hearing many stories from many people, I love it! Have a joyful and prosperous New Year!
I am glad to know enjoyed the video, Cindy! You have an awesome New Year as well! Thank you for always watching my videos 😊🙏
Wow! Been thinking hard about being fully remote this just sealed the deal for me. Thank you
Hello! Aspiring digital nomad here! Thank you for the great video. It was very inspiring and encouraging.
Welcome, Kat! Here are some more videos for extra inspo: ua-cam.com/play/PLsTStwiO7jmqS6l8UT_Mrgou3F69b8BKa.html
This is great stuff, especially for those of us looking to change things up. Keep up the good work, Kristin!
Glad you like the video, Mighty Savage! Thank you and Happy New Year 🙌😊
I really loved these type of videos! seeing what other people do as digial nomads is inspiring to see that its not soo far out of reach
Glad you like them, Osaki! 😊
Amazing and AWESOME!!! Not only have you inspired others by living life on your own terms, but in so doing have inspired someone to create an environment where many others can do the same. Kudos to you girl! ❤️ Working on starting my nomad journey this year.
Thank you so much for the kind words rhapzody_b! 🙏I am glad to be able to inspire 😊 All the best to you!
@@TravelingwithKristin and also to you my dear!
All of these different types of people, perspective & reasons for doing what they do is so interesting to hear about, thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it! You're welcome, Olwethu! 😊
This is a great video. Not only a one-man or a one-women show, but with a lot of input of the digital nomads itself. It is a nice conversation from inside the digital nomadism lifestyle itself. Good job, keep going!
Thanks Sam!
Wonderful content. I'm too shy to approach people like this, but you have great energy and ask great questions.
Thanks Rosalie! 💛😊
This is amazing. I started working remotely due to the pandemic and fortunately, I'm still working remotely. I enjoy working remotely but not my job so much. I'm looking for a career shift preferably something where I can travel. Kudos to you all for stepping out and following your dreams and sharing your experiences. 👏
Glad to be able to help, Latoshia! All the best to you 😊
New nomad and new subscriber! This video couldn't have come out at a better time! Thanks so much!
Awesome! No problem and thank you, Jessica 🙌
Your channel just popped up on my feed! I have been curious to know how people make money being digital nomads. Thank you for doing these interviews.
Glad it was helpful, Melissa! You can also check out my book amzn.to/3JLLx5c
It's so interesting to hear different perspectives on working like a nomad. It's something I've been considering, but I've never taken the step. As a Dutchie, I was living in Sweden for 7 years, but I always worked for companies in the same city, and never became my own boss. That's something I'd love to achieve in the near future. This video definitely makes me motivated to take the step! Thanks for sharing this Kristin!
Hi Markus, glad to hear that you've been able to live abroad for a while. Hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c
@@TravelingwithKristin Thanks, will definitely check it out!
I just discovered this channel and I must say that this is some really good content for anyone that wants to learn more about the lifestyle and how to become a digital nomad. The interviews were great and very informative
Glad to know you enjoyed my videos Ricardo! Thanks you 😊
Kristin, you make the world a brighter place!
Thank you so much Sam! 💛🙏
Just found this channel today! I have been trying to figure out what my digital nomad niche is for a while now, I'm so grateful for all of this information. Thank you thank you!
You are most welcome!
first time I see a normal reporter, asking good questions, being polite, great job! 🎉
Love the concept and how natural the interviews were! Great work Kristin ♥
Thank you, Andra! 😊
Left behind my career as a lawyer to live that digital nomad life, going on 11 years now and I've never been happier. Still going strong! Love your channel!
@jennypaul what do you do now?
Thanks so much for this! First video I've come across on my research into the digital nomad lifestyle that actually gives multiple perspectives and experiences vs the UA-camr / creative worker which I'm not. Gives me hope and makes this feels a little more attainable 🙏
Would love for you to do a series interviewing different people, maybe podcast style of how they moved into digital nomadism. Particularly from people of different ages etc as this can often be seen as a young / single person's lifestyle.
Welcome Ka Wai! This was actually an idea I got from my podcast. You can check out 187 episodes here! www.badassdigitalnomads.com/
Kristin!!! Thank you so much for your work and what you do. I see the tides turning and confidence building among people. Ive only been at this lifestyle a few months and still back and forth from home base trying to transition into it so that im away for longer periods. But this really helps the new nomads feel a sense of reassurance. It’s exciting to see where the world is headed. What I know is my few months the first time were the best months of this year. I went as an experiment to try it out. Realised it worked. :) Taking a leap of faith and just diving in.
New subscriber here. I really enjoyed the video. You are such a natural at interviewing people. Off to binge watching the rest of your videos.
Thanks Olamide! ☺️ You can also find nearly 200 interviews on my podcast, Badass Digital Nomads (available on Apple, Spotify, etc). Enjoy!
Happy New Year! It's so inspiring hearing everyone's story, especially how they got started because they were once inspired by others who have done the same. Having examples of those who have done it successfully makes it feel more attainable.
HNY! You can find nearly 200 more stories on my podcast www.badassdigitalnomads.com/episodes/
SO interesting, all of this. Opportunities! Possibilities!
So glad you liked it!
Definitely adding them to my travel bucket list! Thanks for the info!
Just found your channel and it’s everything I’ve been wanting for travel and remote income information. I’m so grateful to have found you and want nothing more than to leave the states and see the real world (the good, the bad, AND the ugly).
Best of luck to your digital nomad journey Lily! I know you can do it and hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c 😊
I'm amazed at how resourceful digital nomads can be when it comes to making a living while exploring the world! These remote island stories are so inspiring and show that with creativity and determination, you can truly live life on your terms. Thanks for sharing this insightful video!
You're absolutely right! Their stories of living and working on remote islands are indeed inspiring and demonstrate possibilities. It's wonderful to see people embracing the freedom to design their lives on their own terms. I'm glad you found the video insightful 😊 Thanks for watching!
what a great video Kristin!
a new subscriber )) however my subscriptions are hidden, there are many lol)) Have been subscribed from my 1st channel though ;)
Glad to know you enjoyed the video Tatiana! Maybe next time 😀
Life with out money is a waisted life, I believe one has to make money to be able to stand out in life
If you want to be successful in life, you must have a mindset of the rich, spend less and invest more. Don't give up o'n your dreams
Trading Bitcoin now will be very wise but trading without an expert is not advisable.
Currently working on becoming a digital nomad. This is my type of lifestyle. Love your content Kristin, keep up the good work
Awesome! Thank you! Hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c
As someone who wants to become a digital nomad, this video was so interesting to watch! It really broadens our horizons 😌
You just won a new subscriber!
Thanks for subscribing Margarida! 😊
Such a cool series, looking forward to more videos like this one! Goes to show you that anyone can become a nomad, no matter what the industry or the expertise.
Thanks for the kind words Nick! 😊
This concept is AMAZING!!! So many digital nomads, doing such a wide variety of work - very inspiring. And that view is utterly divine. I already work online from home, so ime to start decluttering and making plans for a more nomadic lifestyle. Thank you for sharing this cool place
Go for it Robbie! Wishing you all the best and hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c 😊
That first guy’s advice was actually really good
Everyone had such valuable responses!
@@TravelingwithKristin true! Thanks for making this
Never ceases to amaze me how most digital nomads - we all think alike. Daryl´s segment at the end made me think about how sometimes I struggle attaching too much to relationships as a side effect. Think it´s kinda cool this time around as I´m with someone who´s divorced - not looking for heavy stuff & loves travel & also lives away from her own country (Sweden), like I do (UK).
In fact we just got back from Portugal, in the Azores (Ponta Delgada). The Portuguese really pulled out the stops with their fireworks out there. I also happened to be standing right where you were, with the view of the cable cars alongside the Duoro River in Oporto on New Years Day.
In case you hadn´t heard guys - the digital nomad visa for Spain is now official. Come to Malaga for a beer with me! :)
Happy New Year.
Awesome! Happy New Year to you Dan 🙌😊 Enjoy life.
I commented and subscribed! I just coincidentally found your channel while researching Argentina! Great info!
Thanks for subscribing and for watching the video, Maximilian! 😊
New here! This is an amazing part of the market research I'm conducting. Thanks @Kristin for putting up such valuable content!!
You're so welcome, Giorgio! 😊
As an employer, it is actually quite difficult to hire people to work remotely. You either have to have a registered company in their country of residency or you have to hire an EOR. I would be really interested to hear how nomads who work full-time as an employee (not a consultant or contractor) do this as the employer is obligated to pay taxes (social security, disability, etc.) on behalf of the employee.
Hi Melissa, yes that can be a complex topic but there are many remote and traditional companies who do it. There are also some companies that offer services to help companies staff remote workers. I talk about it a bit on my podcast, Badass Digital Nomads
Hey Melissa. I've worked for over 5 years remotely. It depends a bit on the situation of your employees. If they're registered in the same country as yoy, you dont have to change anything. If they reside outside of the country however, its better to switch type of contract from employment to consultancy.
But if most of your remote workers work from a certain country, you could set up a company in that country that you employ them through.
just keep it hush hush and 'pretend' they are back in your home country for six months or whatever of the year.
Just hire them as freelancers. Just like you pay any service in the internet, you don't care where are they located. They actually lose the benefits and for you as an employer its a plus ( no need to pay extra or follow some regulations). some even accept crypto which makes its easier when reporting and moving between countries (like me). Report anything you like :-)
Hire remote workers from your own country.
Thank you for all of your awesome content Kristin! Very inspiring! I listen to your podcast weekly when i’m on my long walks in the morning before work. Please keep it up in 2023! Happy New Year!🎈🎊 🎉
So glad to know that! Thank you for always listening to my podcast and videos! Happy New Year, WanderingWojo! 🙌🍾
Love Kristin's ambition to share her lifestyle and promote others along the way! Thanks for doing what you do. You have helped me tremendously with your efforts, as I'm sure many, many others. Well done... Great video btw! Loved hearing everyone's perspective, strategies and obstacles. -Aaron
I am glad to be able to help, Aaron! Thanks for the kind words and for watching the video 😊
Great questions... its really good to know the practicalities of how people achieve that lifestyle.
I stumbled on your video and I'm glad I did! I've been a DM for two years now and absolutely love it! What makes the DM 'thee' best job you can have is FREEDOM, and freedom is PRICELESS!
Exactly!! Thanks for sharing your comment Marco! 😊
Thank you for making this, gave us so much information, so much to think about and consider. It inspired us to explore more avenues that will hopefully lead us to a nomadic lifestyle. Thanks again!
Great to hear! I have podcasts with digital nomad families here: www.badassdigitalnomads.com/category/traveling-as-a-familywith-kids/
Thanks😊 for inspiring interviews with people who changed their 9-5 job to a free life , where they can choose who they want to be and what they want to do! 😊
It's my pleasure!
It was very inspiring to watch and listen to what each are doing since they arrived on the island. I hope to be as bold to do something like this.
You can do it, Antonia! Here are some podcasts on nomad inspiration: www.badassdigitalnomads.com/category/motivation-and-inspiration/
Hello from the self-proclaimed Entertainment Capital of the World, Kristin. We enjoy watching your videos very much. They're so full of information and inspiration!
Glad to know you enjoyed my videos, Fleur de Fleurs! Thank you for watching 😊
I just have to say I have followed you for a while, but this video was my favourite. You really were able to ask exactly the sorts of questions many of us who are interested in embarking on this journey, really wanted to know Thankyou
Thank you, Steven. Your comment is very encouraging! Have you checked out my podcast, Badass Digital Nomads? I do weekly interviews over there! www.badassdigitalnomads.com/
Just watched this video and loved it! As someone who's been considering the digital nomad lifestyle, it was great to hear from people who are actually living it. The tips and strategies shared were super helpful and made me feel more confident about taking the leap. Thanks for sharing! ✨✨
Glad to know you loved my video Aniket! 😊 🙏
After living abroad in my 20's for a few years, then going through divorce and being a solo mum for now 15yrs , i'm starting to research and plan my next chapter. I can't wait for it !
That's exciting! Hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c 😊
Im in the exact same place now ❤
I'm focused on becoming a digital nomad within the next 6-12 months, starting off locally and then moving out into the world- I'm doing so much research right now, getting ready to launch my online income streams, preparing myself for only having to take care of one child after raising 7 (youngest is 14, 19 year old is also learning how to run online businesses and is planning on moving out to the nearest city with friends this year). I'm making sure that I'm financially, emotionally, mentally and physically prepared for being an empty nester within the next 4-5 years- my youngest has a passion for Japan and Ireland, I have a passion for those places and France (Europe in general really), as well as discovering new things about myself and the world, so digital nomadism and the freedom it gives suits me perfectly.
Hi Ninsídhe, great to see that you're planning ahead. My new book, Digital Nomads For Dummies, will help you with each aspect of going location-independent, including caring for your mental, physical, and emotional health. You can read a sample here: amzn.to/3JLLx5c
We walked away from corp life almost 5 yrs ago to live on the road in our tiny camper. We’ve enjoyed work camping but are soooo ready to transition to digital nomads. Gen X’ers here learning from the Millennials and Gen Z! Us Gen X are chameleons so I know we can do it!
That's awesome @GranolaVibes! Embracing the digital nomad lifestyle is an exciting journey. You've got this. Happy travels and best of luck on your digital nomad adventure! 🌍✨😊
Here is my comment. So interesting to see how people can travel and still make a living.
that works! :)
I've been a nomad for a long time. It's getting engaged in digital that'll lead me to greater heights! I'm excited for this year and beyond. Hope to cross paths and build tribe w y'all. Light and Love💞
-RNK
Welcome! I might do a meetup this year so stay tuned!
Hello my gf and I are looking to move out of America to the Phillipines this fall to get away from the toxic western lifestyle if possible do you have any remote work for us we are still young (19 and 18) but we are very determined on this matter and can work for a cheaper salary so we can move out as soon as possible it would be greatly appreciated if so I can send you my email so that you can get to know us and decide if were a right fit.
The DJ clip was epic! haha, loved it! The content was really interesting although it seemed to feature "Remote Workers" specifically. How about a follow up with , "Radical Nomads" that make a living off UA-cam videos of traveling or are they a lot more rare than it seems. Really good stuff, really enjoyed seeing this kind of content. Thanks, Mike.
My DJ skills are improving! 😉 thanks Mike
I love your content! Very inspiring to make this a reality 🥰
Thank you so much, Marcie! 🙌😊
I love these types of videos bc I’ve been looking for ways to be location independent and travel the world! New subscriber!!
I've got you! Here's a playlist to help you get started: ua-cam.com/play/PLsTStwiO7jmqS6l8UT_Mrgou3F69b8BKa.html
@@TravelingwithKristin just save it to my library thank you so much!!
I'm starting a nomad lifestyle in the 2nd half of this year. Video provides so much motivation.
Great to hear, Jordan! Here are more for you: ua-cam.com/play/PLsTStwiO7jmqS6l8UT_Mrgou3F69b8BKa.html
I liked Kristin's interview style. She asked pertinent questions from the information that she just received. I work for myself at home as a channel/medium. I could work remotely. It's something I would like to do part-time with a partner. This video was uplifting and informative. Thank you!
I am glad you liked my interview style, Lemurian! Hopefully you can start shifting to a more location-independent lifestyle! My book can help you take the first steps amzn.to/3JLLx5c
@@TravelingwithKristin I will check it out. Thank you Kristin!
Thank you Kristin for showing us the difference and the great opportunities we have when you decide to challenge yourself and build your life differently from what society always said 🗺🌄
You're welcome Andrea! 😊 Glad to be able to open more perspectives.
This is inspiring me so much in knowing that I am taking the right step! I moved out of New York, I was having crazy anxiety attacks and even though I had the dream job that I wanted since I was 15, I did not see myself living there and it took so much courage but I am thankful for the opportunities that the pandemic open minus the bad things ofc but also the opportunity to live abroad and start discovering that there is freedom and value that can go hand by hand is a new era!!!!
You can do it, Xena! My podcast, Badass Digital Nomads, has 200 episodes on how to do it
Which city did you move to from NY if not a secret?
I'm graduating this year and it makes me so happy to see people, who didn't go to collage and still are being successful in their career
It's the first time when I watched the video about digital nomads. It's so interesting how people change their careers very quickly and start doing something new from the beginning. As I could see for becoming a digital nomad you should have some specific profession that gives you the chance to try yourself in a new field, in remote job. As a former microbiologist I can't imaging myself working remotely. But I'd like to try to find myself in this field.
Hi Lyubov, in my book I write about how you can make almost any job a remote job (even traditional jobs). You can check the table of contents here: amzn.to/3JLLx5c
I really enjoyed this video. It's really interesting to find out how people are funding the lifestyle. I don't think I could go full nomad myself as I have commitments and cats here but I'd love to be able to just take off for a few weeks at a time bringing my job with me if necessary.
That would be nice too, Lorna 😊
This is so encouraging! Thank you for putting yourself out there and asking these digital nomads how they make money while traveling. It's incredible how many different avenues there are to take. Looking forward to new content. Just subscribed :)
Thanks for subscribing, Rachel! Glad to know you liked this video 😊
I love new ideas. I clicked just out of curiosity, now I want to know more!
More to come!
Love these stories! I went to Madeira for a few days on a boat. Since becoming nomadic I'd love to go back and work from there :)
It was an amazing place to work from!
Since I started my own blog there's no way I could ever be a hamster on a wheel and work a 9-5 job for someone else ever again! Love your videos! Big thumbs up!! :)
Glad to know you love my videos Emily! My book can help you take the first steps too amzn.to/3JLLx5c 😊
My family was tired of seeing me miserable and I was tired of the rat race. We sold everything and moved to a place with an extremely low cost of living. Our family has become closer and happier and it is something I will never regret doing.
That's great to hear, Tara! All the best to you and your family 😊
The first guy, Hans, actually has a physical, in person business that was already operating before he was able to do management remotely. He also advises people not to go to uni, but he certainly used his job as an engineer (which he qualified for by attending uni) to get the capital to start his business. Or his parents just gave him the money. It's very difficult, though not impossible, to start anywhere with just $1000 a month if you have nothing.
That relationship with the company idea was very insightful.
This was a great video with excellent tips! I love that you interviewed people from all over and that most of them are relatively new to the digital nomad experience. Very encouraging video; thanks for posting!
Glad to know you enjoyed the video Paulette! Thanks for watching 😊 🙏
Im a Mainframe programmer and I would love to work here on this island! (if only my work would give us 100% remote work instead of just 2 days a week)
That would be cool! Hope your employer allows you 🙏
The gentlemen at the end was spot on. Ditch the materialistic lifestyle, be free, forget marriage, kids, house, car and travel. Love it!
Finding a way to work and travel has been a challenge my entire career as a lawyer. It just wasn’t possible being licensed in only one country that required me to work in person. Everyone I met had switched to running retreats, coaching, working in alternative health, crypto or tech. The only silver lining of this pandemic is that am I found a way to be a lawyer and work remotely and fulfil this dream.
That's good to know, Melissa! All the best to you 😊 🙏
Very interesting video.
Good to hear the thoughts of the participants
Thanks Tony; it was a pleasure talking with them!
I "accidentally" became a digital nomad when COVID hit. I moved out of NYC, then stayed with family in Korea, then decided it was now or never so packed 2 bags and a yoga mat and flew to Madrid. After 3 months (bc of Schengen visa restrictions) I chose to go to Croatia and was there for almost a year (registered under their digital nomad visa). Ended up being the best accidental decision I made - every weekend I was solo roadtripping to a different country. I had to move back to NYC as our office reopened, but 9 months later I quit (while I was visiting Croatia, coincidentally) to pivot and study law. I hope to work in the legal sector remotely after I build my foundation. Thank you for the video and the platforms for remote working opportunities!
That's so awesome, Yena! Thank you for sharing your inspiring digital nomad journey 🙌 All the best to you.
is that nyc office hiring? 😅
This is amazing content👍🏻
Such great information and great people who believe in the rights freedom🥰
At 9:30 - 9:55 that was such a nice lovely heart warming convo and connection and statements on how life "should" work and that's how it works anyways, just needs more passionate people to be more brave and just do it so anyone in this world no matter where you are, wanting to start something new, have a vision, aspiring to do something = just do it! It will be much appreciated🙏🏻🙏🏻❤
How many are technology scams
Hi Kristin I am working a sdigital nomad on upwork is upwork experience letter valid for nomad visas etc?
I think you have to show your income, that have to be the equivalent of the minimum wage in Portugal - 780€x14. Can be any platform online upwork or other. There's other documents you have to submit, you must check D7 visa requirement listings, and I think there's a new one just for digital nomads.
@@luisvasconcelos1053 thanks sir
Hi Varun, it depends on the country but freelancing experience should be approved (if your clients are primarily outside the country you're applying in). You can check the visa requirements for nearly 50 countries in my Digital Nomad Visa Database amzn.to/3JLLx5c
@@TravelingwithKristin thanks kristin i try this year making passport
I speak and wright 4 languages, Recently I have been really struggling with my 9 to 5 job and started to be more and more interested in working remotely especialy being able to travel and visit my Girlfriend's home town in Buenos Aires
Digital Nomads here! This was so nice to see. We definitely need to make our way there and connect with other digital nomads.
True! Thanks for watching NomadicIslanders! 😊
please enlight us more, is this also possible for a 55 year old
Any age, as long your source of income comes from internet, and is not physical connected to any place and you love travel and meet new people.
Yes; it's possible for people of all ages!