Beste Digital Nomad Lifestyle podcasts (2024)

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How to Quit Your Job and Travel Full-Time with Van Life Expert Nomad Brad | EP 3 32:24

3d ago32:24

32:24

Are you tired of working endless hours just to maintain a lifestyle that leaves you feeling empty and unfulfilled? Ryan has an insightful conversation with Nomad Brad, who at the age 32 Brad faced the realization - despite "doing everything right" with a successful business and a home, he was miserable and trapped in the daily grind. Brad reveals e…

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His Journey From Silicon Valley Executive to Location Independence with Global Nomad Pass Founder Safir Jamal | EP 1 46:00

3d ago46:00

46:00

Ever wonder how successful digital nomads manage their work-life balance while traveling the world? Ryan has an insightful conversation with Safir Jamal, a former Procter & Gamble executive who traded his Silicon Valley office for the ability to work from 70 countries while building a thriving business. He shares his journey from corporate executiv…

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How Ryan Went From 14-Hour Work Days to Working Remotely and Living in Paradise From the Perspective of a Serial Entrepreneur | EP 2 57:21

3d ago57:21

57:21

Ever wondered how someone breaks free from 14-hour workdays to build a life of freedom, travel, and success? Ryan shares his incredible journey from maintenance manager and warehouse worker to successful digital nomad entrepreneur. If you're feeling stuck in your current situation or dreaming of a location-independent lifestyle, this is your bluepr…

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Digital Nomad Nation Trailer 1:34

22d ago1:34

1:34

What if the life you've always dreamed of is just one bold decision away? Hi, I'm Ryan Mellon, and this is the Digital Nomad Nation podcast. 7 years ago, I was working two dead-end jobs, 14 hours a day, 6 days a week. I'm now a serial entrepreneur living a location-independent lifestyle from AMAZING locations worldwide. But my story is just the beg…

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BN 123: Never Too Late To Start Digital Nomading, & Other Listener Q's (w/ Nikita Smelyanskiy) 1:06:14

1M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

Our star listener Nikita Smelyanskiy is back! This time to ask Eli some deep questions about his nomadic journey. They chat about how Eli started moving around (at age 31!), his early approaches to making income, simplifying your lifestyle into "first-level principles," maintaining nomadic relationships, how this lifestyle impacts your larger persp…

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BN 122: Nomadic Burnout, Lifestyle Breaks, & Long-Term Outlook 45:18

2M ago45:18

45:18

We often talk about the values of nomadic freedom. But nomadic freedom also includes the freedom to stop being nomadic for a while. After all, there are many ways of living true to the nomadic spirit -- even when you're stationary. Here, Eli & Dan discuss Dan's recent less-nomadic exploits en route to bigger questions about the long-term nature of …

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BN 121: Trying Different Nomadic Lifestyles, Even At Home (w/ Nikita Smelyanskiy) 52:10

4M ago52:10

52:10

Today we have a special guest episode with our friend Nikita, a long-time listener of the show. He takes us through his unique approach to digital nomadism which started with some creative adventures in his home country -- perfect inspiration for anyone thinking about starting out. He and Eli move on to a grab bag of related nomadic questions about…

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BN 120: Choose Your Residency! A Quick Nomadic Guide 20:03

5M ago20:03

20:03

Let's dig in to some essential nomadic FAQs: How do you choose a place for new residency? How do you handle taxes while on the road? How does it all play with your origin country? In this quick "emergency pod," Eli outlines some advantages, considerations, & interesting countries worth exploring when thinking about residency & related logistics. (W…

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BN 119: Let's Talk Food! Favorite Spots & What To Look For 45:32

6M ago45:32

45:32

Don't come to this episode hungry! Eli & Dan discuss some of their favorite locales for food and try to get a bit deeper: How much can food play a role in our perception of a location? What's the best way to really experience a local flavor? And what's our strategy for staying healthy while still experiencing food culture? Furthermore, we'll plant …

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BN 118: Essential Nomadic Apps & Resources for 2024 48:28

8M ago48:28

48:28

Every few years we like to check in & ask: What digital tools are we most heavily leaning on? What are we using on a daily basis during our nomadic journeys? In this ep, Eli & Dan cover categories such as social life, learning, navigation, and fitness. Hopefully giving you some helpful tips... but very likely just demonstrating our own ignorance :)…

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BN 117: Eli's 2024 Principles for Finding the Right Location 32:10

9M ago32:10

32:10

It's our eternal question: Where next? Eli's constantly thinking of how to answer this question -- not just with places as answers... But with principles & concepts that always stand true. In this episode, he talks about some of his new and undiscussed principles to make sure the next destination is a place you connect with.…

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BN 116: "When Are You Gonna Settle Down?" & more with Wandering Earl 43:45

11M ago43:45

43:45

Derek from Wandering Earl is back! To share more of his endless insights from 20+ years on the road. He & Eli touch on the classic question faced by lifelong nomads: Where's the finish line? Or, more accurately, is there a finish line? And they discuss what it's like to stop and start nomading again. Plus a grabbag of other topics: Building communi…

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BN 115: Money Talk! Digital Nomad Finance & Banking 44:02

11M ago44:02

44:02

It's definitely not the sexiest part of our nomadic adventures... but it may be the most vital. Still, banking's tricky because, more than most, it's not a one-size-fits-all topic. In this episode, Eli & Dan try to tackle the distinct financial "tiers" and the different opportunities nomads have -- all to eventually establish some universal truths …

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BN 114: What You Don't Expect About the Digital Nomad Lifestyle 50:36

1y ago50:36

50:36

You pack your bags and hit the road with a certain expectation in your mind. You imagine what you might experience, how you might change, what you might see, and who you might meet. But after years on the road, once the honeymoon phase has worn off... What unexpected realities might the digital nomad lifestyle bring? In this episode, we look past t…

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BN 113: 20 Years of Digital Nomadism w/ James Clark 42:15

1y ago42:15

42:15

On this ep, Eli's joined by a special guest: James Clark, founder of the travel blog Nomadic Notes. They discuss the ups & downs of being on the nomadic journey for so long, how the landscape has changed since James hit the road in 2003, the importance of holding onto hobbies & interests, and a whole lot more. ... & if you have any thouhts of Qs, g…

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BN 112: Building a Team Vs. Working for Yourself 44:42

1y ago44:42

44:42

Eli has spent years of nomadic working on both sides of the aisle. Looking back on his experiences, he shares the pros & cons, the rewards & tradeoffs, of both working solo and managing a team. Plus: He shares how starting a remote company wasn't a product of ambition or courage as much as a product of necessity. And he dives into how this change i…

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BN 111: Nomadic Locations -- An Update on Emerging Hubs 46:03

1+ y ago46:03

46:03

You know about the Chiang Mai's and Medellin's of the world -- the established digital nomad hubs mentioned in every other blog post. But which places might become the next Chiang Mai? The next Medellin? In this episode, Eli & Dan scour the global map to identify a few dozen places on our BecomeNomad radar -- some have long been emerging, some have…

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BN 110: Finding Accommodations -- How the Game Keeps Changing 45:45

1+ y ago45:45

45:45

Accommodations! We start with Eli looking back at the early days of finding a place to stay via travel guides & simple spontaneity... And then see how things have drastically changed in the past ten years. Have they changed for the worst? Is the convenience gained by the Airbnb's and Booking.com's worth the dilution of nomadic adventure? What matte…

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BN 109: Staying Healthy While on the Move 44:10

1+ y ago44:10

44:10

We may not be doctors, but we do have a few useful principles for approaching personal health on a day-to-day basis. Because the nomadic life inherently complicates our ability to stabilize our routines. Meaning that something like health, which so fundamentally requires stability, is more vulnerable to frequent disruption. So how can we reduce tha…

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BN 108: Principles for Finding "Success" in New Locations 42:02

1+ y ago42:02

42:02

You arrive at a new location. Now: What do you do? And more pertinently: Why do you do it? The more Eli lives this lifestyle, the harder it can be to answer that second question as he moves to new places. In some ways, accumulated knowledge from years of nomading can actually obstruct his ability to access some core truths. So that's what this epis…

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Ep 204: The Latest from Nomadtopia 4:42

1+ y ago4:42

4:42

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. I share: The big trip we're gearing up for A major decision I've made abou…

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BN 107: Virtual Coworking, Habit Building, & More w/ Nathan Sudds 1:05:19

1+ y ago1:05:19

1:05:19

We're joined today by that Virtual Coworking Guy: Nathan Sudds! Eli found virtual coworking to be a productivity lifesaver during Covid times & continues to be a tool we rely on here at BecomeNomad. In this ep, Nathan shares his wisdom & personal success with some key nomadic hot topics -- prioritizing tasks, establishing routines, and even traveli…

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Ep 203: Investing in Turnkey Rental Properties from Anywhere in the World with Matt Bowles 47:21

1+ y ago47:21

47:21

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? As it turns out, there is a way, and it doesn’t involve renovations or interviewing potential tenants—or require you to be local to the property. In today’s episode I’m chatting with Mat…

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BN 106: Global Changes, Personal Battles, & Other 2023 Musings 31:13

1+ y ago31:13

31:13

Last episode we looked back at 2022. In this one, we glimpse into the crystal ball to discuss 2023. Dan & Eli toss around some predictions, questions, and general ruminations on what 2023 might bring to the world of digital nomadism. And, of course, they also get personal -- wondering aloud what the year in store will have for each of them. On the …

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Ep 202: Navigating Visa Discrimination and Money Trauma as a Nomad with Vangile Makwakwa 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

38:01

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. Unfortunately, people who have to apply for a visa to go almost anywhere face an unnecessary and unfair barrier to seeing the world. In today’s episode, my guest is Vangile Makwakwa, a…

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BN 105: Your Purpose for Traveling, "Mental Nomadism," & Other 2022 Takeaways 38:34

2y ago38:34

38:34

What did you learn in 2022? For our first ep of the year, Eli & Dan look back on the last one & reflect on some unexpected lessons learned. While Eli spent most of his year letting work guide his locations, Dan spent most of his sitting pat in his temporary home of Berlin. Quite new situations for both, so what can they (and you!) take into the new…

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Ep 201: Finding a Forever Home Abroad with Vanessa Jacquemin 29:37

2y ago29:37

29:37

Finding a forever home certainly isn’t a priority for all nomads. While some are on an intentional search, others actively spurn the idea of home—or they end up finding it when they least expect it and a location they visit just suddenly clicks. As I always say, there’s no one way to approach the nomad journey. In this episode, I’m chatting with Va…

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Ep 200: Looking to the Future after 18 Years of Location Independence with Amy Scott 53:30

2y ago53:30

53:30

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 what’s new and upcoming in my work as well as how my lif…

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BN 104: Building Your Remote Work Future w/ Dan Andrews of TropicalMBA Podcast 55:54

2y ago55:54

55:54

Dan Andrews of Dynamite Jobs & the fantastic Tropical MBA Podcast joins us for a super special New Years episode to talk all things remote work: How to build a business that's location independent, connecting freelancers to business owners, & genuine community building. Plus a bunch more relevant tips + resources coming your way. Huge thanks to Dan…

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Ep 199: Finding Balance as a Digital Nomad with Kristin Wilson 57:07

2y ago57:07

57:07

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? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kristin Wilson, author of Digital Nomads for Dummies. She shares how she ended up writing this book and the main steps she outline…

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BN 103: How To "Make It" -- Building a Sustainable Lifestyle w/ Jesse Schoberg 47:06

2y ago47:06

47:06

Jesse Schoberg from Drop in Blog pops in to discuss a whole grab bag of topics with Eli: The magic of living in Thailand Inspiration for long-term nomading Evolving from freelance to agency to startup Nomadic luxuries ... And most prominently: How to develop a sustainable relationship with money -- one that helps you grow your lifestyle. Lots to le…

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Ep 198: Buying Souvenirs as a Nomad 10:02

2y ago10:02

10:02

Do you find it difficult to resist buying all the beautiful and interesting things you encounter on your travels? Today I'm sharing my experience—including the story of a bedspread I've been lugging around for years—and some tips for finding the right approach for you. Check out my new video background that I mention in the episode: https://www.ins…

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BN 102: Talking Money & Healthy Financial Mindsets 37:08

2y ago37:08

37:08

Are you trying to get rich? And if that's not your financial goal, what is? Should a nomadic life even be tied by financial goals? Here, Eli & Dan discuss their relationships with money. Citing the wisdom of Naval Ravikant (@naval on Twitter), they explore the friction between a minimalist lifestyle and the more maximalist demands of work life. Wha…

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Ep 197: Producing Local Events as a Nomad with Stuart Every 30:57

2y ago30:57

30:57

If you want to merge your interests with travel, whether on a personal or business level, then you’ll enjoy today’s episode. I’m chatting with Stuart Every, an international producer of street festivals, who lives a nomadic lifestyle with three home bases around the world. He’s sharing how he built his global business, logistics that come with netw…

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Ep 196: The Nomad Lifecycle with Michael Boyink 38:00

2y ago38:00

38:00

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. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Michael Boyink, who spent eight years on the road in an RV followed by four years living in a …

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BN 101: Nomadic Soul-Searching & the Power of Yom Kippur 31:31

2y ago31:31

31:31

Five years ago we had an episode about Yom Kippur - the holiest Jewish holiday & the only one that Eli celebrates consistently. But regardless of religious roots, the core of Yom Kippur is that of a nomadic holiday. This day asks us to search within, look without, and examine our lives objectively & introspectively. In this episode, Eli updates and…

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Ep 195: Adding a Baby to a Nomadic Life with Amanda Kingsmith 37:21

2y ago37:21

37:21

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. In this episode, I’m chatting with Amanda Kingsmith, who currently lives in Mexico with …

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BN 100: The Century Pod! Celebrating 100 Magical Episodes 34:32

2y ago34:32

34:32

7 years. Countless destinations. And now, 100 episodes! Against all odds, we've made it to triple digits (thanks, in large part, to you!). So what's kept BecomeNomad alive despite virtually zero promotion? What value does it still offer & will it continue to offer? And what does it mean for Eli, all these years later? This is more of an introspecti…

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Ep 194: Navigating Grief and Loss with Charlene Lam 41:00

2+ y ago41:00

41:00

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. In this e…

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BN 099: Dating & Relationship Advice for Digital Nomads w/ Aline Dahmen 32:01

2+ y ago32:01

32:01

This is one of our biggest challenges as lifelong travelers: Entering into relationships. And also maintaining those relationships as we stay on the road. Seasoned digital nomad Aline Dahmen joins us to give her insights. Her Nomad Soulmates initiative is helping thousands of nomads connect and build relationships. How does one balance the attachme…

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BN 098: How Bansko, Bulgaria Became a Nomadic Hub w/ Matthias Zeitler 33:28

2+ y ago33:28

33:28

This is a story of dedication, perseverance, and community. Matthias Zeitler of Coworking Bansko joins us to discuss how he accomplished his dream of creating a haven for digital nomads. What he and his team have built is magical, the ultimate DN inspiration. But beyond that, we cover what it truly takes to build a community and what goes into rebr…

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Ep 193: Evolving Your Nomad Life with Luis Betancourt 47:32

2+ y ago47:32

47:32

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. In this episode, I’m joined by digital marketing consul…

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BN 097: How To Live Your Nomadic Life to the Fullest 23:10

2+ y ago23:10

23:10

This episode is in loving memory of our longtime team member, Vuk Milićević. The idea here is to dig to the core of the digital nomadic lifestyle and pinpoint precisely what makes it worth pursuing. When you're on the road for a long time, it's easy to get lost in logistics and trivialities. But when that happens, there are certain mindsets worth r…

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Ep 192: Making a Home Abroad with Sara Dyson 53:16

2+ y ago53:16

53:16

You never know when a new place might take your breath away. And sometimes, it’s the most unlikely destinations that produce the most profound impacts in our lives. As you’ll hear in today’s episode, even a spur-of-the-moment trip can create a lifelong passion for a place. In this episode, I’m joined by the founder of Expat in Croatia, Sara Dyson. …

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BN 096: Are Cities the New Countries? & Other Nomadic Projections 27:56

2+ y ago27:56

27:56

In this episode, we discuss the future of nomadism. What changes have we seen over the past 5-10 years and which trends are likely to become mainstays? We explore this topic from a wide range of angles, from the practicalities of travel visas to the very way we identify where we come from. As always, expect a handful of answers... and a handful mor…

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Ep 191: Flourishing Abroad with Christine Job 52:32

2+ y ago52:32

52:32

To live—and really flourish—abroad, cultivating self-trust is critical in finding your footing in a new place. Living in another country can come with a range of difficulties, but that’s just part of the challenge. It’s not a balm to fix all your problems, but it does provide an opportunity for self-actualization. In this episode, I am joined by Ch…

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Ep 190: Creating an Untethered Life with Jennie and Meredyth 40:12

2+ y ago40:12

40:12

Working with your spouse poses a unique set of challenges. When you throw full-time RVing into the mix, it becomes an even bigger adventure. But as you’ll hear on today’s episode, there’s nothing quite so freeing as hitting the road with the person you love to live untethered by your location or work. In this episode, I’m joined by wives and busine…

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BN 095: Avoiding "Wrong" Locations & What To Do When You're Stuck 36:36

2+ y ago36:36

36:36

Choosing locations. It's one of the most exciting parts of a nomadic life... but what if you get it wrong? What if a place's reality doesn't match your hopes and dreams? That's what we're tackling today. Instead of what to look for, we're flipping the coin and examining what to avoid, what to be conscious of, and how to approach locations when thin…

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BN 094: Traveling Solo or in Groups? Pros, Cons, & Other Insights 32:14

2+ y ago32:14

32:14

There's something special about traveling on your own... But there's also something special about moving in groups! Here, Eli & Dan discuss exactly what makes both approaches special. We tackle the psychological benefits of both experiences, as well as some of the possible negatives. Plus, we also ponder what the ideal balance is... if one even exi…

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Ep 189: Adventures in Parenting and Business with Ami Dehne 40:22

2+ y ago40:22

40:22

For many parents, reconciling that new role with our identity as adventurers and travelers can lead to a whole new kind of journey. It can take a while to find our travel legs as a parent and discover what “adventure” looks like for our family. But as I always say, there’s no “right” way to do any of this, and whatever works for you is perfect. In …

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