Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts

In this episode, Marisa interviews Matt Bowles from Maverick Investor Group. Matt has been a full-time digital nomad with no permanent base since 2013. From Macedonia to Japan to Argentina to Ghana, Matt has visited an impressive 80+ countries while working remotely…and shares his story in our latest podcast episode. Matt runs a remote real estate agency, which specializes in helping digital nomad...

Do you know the 5 different ways that you can make an income while traveling the world? In this episode, Jeff, Diego and Marisa talk through the 5 different ways that travelers make money while living in and visiting different countries all over the world… So you’ll never have to sit in your office again, wishing that you were visiting those destinations you’ve been dreaming about for years. And i...

Meet Mike Dane, a programmer who became a digital nomad three years ago in Medellin, Colombia. Since then, he has lived in Africa, most of Latin America, Eastern Europe, and many places in between.  What's special about Mike Dane, you ask? Why would you listen to this podcast, you ask?  Let me tell you why... this guy made the decision to be a digital nomad and turned h is whole life ups...

One of the most appealing aspects of being a digital nomad is the variety of food and drink that you'll run into while traveling (for better and worse!). Jeff and Diego are certified food and drink snobs, traveling the world in search of the best coffee, food and alcohol they can find.  As qualified snobs, they walk you through the very best and worst places you could seek out as a digital no...

Part II of Jeff's experience of getting Covid while traveling in Mexico.  In the previous episode we described a nightmare scenario for a digital nomad: catching Covid while traveling, with a large group, with an expiring Airbnb, and with travel plans upcoming.  So far, Jeff made it to a new Airbnb where he was going to spend the duration of his isolation before returning home.  In...

I'm stuck in Mexico with COVID, pt. I  What's one of the worst situations you can think of getting yourself into as a digital nomad?  How about catching Covid while traveling, having to find a place to isolate, find food, not get anyone else sick, and recover at the same time?  That's exactly what happened to Jeff while traveling for New Years Eve in Mexico.  Listen in to hear...

How to avoid income tax & ensure your cyber security while living as a digital nomad (with Dallas the Privacy Postmaster) Have you ever wondered how you’ll get your mail or important documents while you’re traveling the world for months at a time? Or how you can pay less (or no) income tax back home while you’re traveling to foreign countries? Or how you can make sure your private banking and...

The pros and cons of living in Italy as a digital nomad  Have you dreamt about moving to Italy for a month, living in the romantic town of Florence, enjoying the beautiful hillsides of Tuscany on the weekends, and eating the best pasta of your life? If so, this episode is for you…but it has a surprising twist. Jeff recorded this solo episode after spending 1 month living in Florence with four...

How to manage healthcare, insurance coverage, & medical emergencies when traveling abroad as a digital nomad Do you have a desire to travel the world as a digital nomad, but haven’t done so yet due to a fear of health issues or medical emergencies happening while you’re abroad? If so, this episode is for you. While you could read a million blog posts about how healthcare works in foreign count...

Join us as we take a look back at the best and worst moments of our 2021 travels On Instagram, life as a digital nomad looks perfect…the epic destinations, the freedom, the adventures. However, while digital nomad life is filled with some of the most amazing “pinch me” moments, it doesn’t come without its drawbacks. On the Digital Nomad Experts podcast, we like to share both the highs AND the true...

In this episode, Marisa interviews her client, friend and fellow digital nomad, Amanda Pointer, who she met over a year ago while living in Playa Del Carmen Mexico. Since then, they’ve also lived and traveled together in Costa Rica and Guatemala, and have potential plans to reconvene together somewhere in Africa in 2022. In this episode, Amanda shares her journey from working at a digital media ad...

Why Cape Town, South Africa is one of the best places to live as a digital nomad (+ latest Covid info happening in South Africa right now) In this episode, Marisa interviews Diego about his love affair with Cape Town, South Africa, as he’s nearing the end of 2 months living in this incredibly unique destination with 25 other digital nomads. Diego has spent the last 6 years working remotely while l...

How we found a $185 flight from Europe to the US just 2.5 weeks before flying (and how you can find amazingly cheap flights too) Many people have a misconception that inter-continental flights are always incredibly expensive, especially if you don’t book months in advance. But we’re here today to tell you this is NOT the case. In fact, just 2.5 weeks before flying back to the US from Europe, Maris...

7 days in Prague as a digital nomad Have you ever thought about visiting Prague, either for vacation or to live for some time as a digital nomad? Or are you curious to hear what it’s actually like to visit Prague? If so, this episode for you… Jeff and I both recently spent 7 days in Prague on our Euro adventure, and we're here to share the secrets & recommendations that we came across. In this...

Traveling during Covid times as a digital nomad (what you must know) These days, we get questions every single day about what it’s like to travel right now in the time of Covid & how to navigate rules and policies...this episode is long overdue! You’ve been asking us about the different rules and regulations in each country, how to get the latest policies for each location, entry requirements...

In this episode, Marisa interviews Palle Bo, a 55-year-old digital nomad from Denmark who began traveling the world 5.5 years ago when his kids left for University.  Palle lived in the same small, rural part of Denmark for the first FIFTY years of his life, never really leaving. Yet, in the last 5.5 years since he reinvented his life as a digital nomad, he’s now traveled to over 97 different...

Visiting every single country in the world...yes or no? In this solo episode, join Marisa as she shares what sparked her desire to visit every single country in the world...and why she has been seriously questioning this goal over the last 2 months. If there’s anything in your life that you feel like you should be doing, even though you’re not genuinely excited about it, we feel confident that you...

The 7 Unexpected Cons of Traveling Quickly as a Digital Nomad Marisa just wrapped up a trip visiting 10 different countries in Eastern Europe over a period of only 2.5 months. After a month in Bulgaria, she traveled a bit quicker through Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Spain. While social media tends to showcase the positive highlights of travel,...

Having the right gadgets and electronics is so important when it comes to working successfully as a digital nomad while you travel to different countries all over the world. But don’t worry...we’ve got you covered! In this episode, Jeff, Diego and Marisa talk about all of the electronics, tools and gadgets to purchase ahead of time so that YOU can successfully work remotely from whichever country...

Wondering how Wade went from serving in the US military to working for the FBI to living as a digital nomad in Bali? If so, you're going to love this interview! In this episode, Marisa interviews her good friend, Wade Sellers, who she met 3 years ago on a Nomad Cruise from Spain to Portugal.  Wade is a "non-digital nomad" turned "digital nomad" turned "non digital nomad again" turned "current...

In this episode, Jeff, Diego and Marisa share in detail about 12 destinations that are GREAT to live as a digital nomad...IF you’ve got a bit of experience under your belt with this lifestyle already. (Note: if you're ready to book your FIRST trip as a digital nomad, check out episode #10 for our recommendations on the top 6 starter locations). Listen to the episode now to find out the names of th...

Taking the leap to become a digital nomad can feel both overwhelming and scary. In addition to figuring out what to pack, getting travel insurance, and what you’ll do with your belongings at home… The unknown of arriving in a new place can often prevent people from taking the leap before even getting started. So, to help you… In this episode, Marisa, Jeff and Diego talk through the 7 MOST IMPORTAN...

After spending 3 weeks in Bansko Bulgaria as a digital nomad, Marisa records this episode to share the 9 reasons she loved her time there and why she’s sad to leave. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why digital nomads LOVE this surprising little ski town in the summer (and why they end up staying far longer than they intend) Whether or not Marisa feels safe living in this town Marisa’s #1 favorite p...

Are you getting ready to test the waters as a digital nomad? The biggest first major choice you're going to make after deciding to go remote is where you're going to go first.  It's scary and amazing.  Fortunately, Jeff, Marisa and Diego have been all over the world, so we know exactly what things makes for an easy first destination. We also know exactly what makes for a very difficult f...

We’re excited to introduce this episode with Mikkel Thorup, a digital nomad who has been traveling the world for 21 years. In the episode, you’ll learn how Mikkel has: -Made 7 figures while traveling the world full-time for over 20 years, even after being diagnosed with a learning disability in 3rd grade and dropping out of school at the age of 15 -Circumnavigated the planet more than 400 times, h...