Elizabeth

Borders Optional

Society EN ↓ 4 episodes

Borders Optional. We have honest, relaxed conversations with digital nomads, expats, remote workers, and travelers who have built lives outside their home countries, or are in the process of doing so. Each episode dives into the real side of living abroad: the wins, the challenges, the culture shock, the money, the logistics, and the personal growth that comes with choosing a different path. Whether you’re already living abroad or just starting to explore the idea, Borders Optional is here to show you that there’s no single “right” way to live — and that borders are optional.

Author

Elizabeth

Episodes

Borders Optional - Martha (Pooja) 20.06.2026 35:56

The conversation covers a range of topics related to travel, living abroad, and cultural experiences. It delves into the challenges of teaching speech therapy, the impact of cultural shock, visa and travel documentation, personal growth, and future travel plans. Additionally, it provides advice for moving to Argentina and shares travel mistakes and advice for other expats. Takeaways Cultural Shock...

Borders Optional - Lena 20.04.2026 1:02:07

The conversation covers Lena's transition to a digital nomad lifestyle, her pursuit of cultural experiences, financial literacy, and real estate investment. It also delves into her side hustles, investment journey, and cultural shocks experienced during her travels. Lena's exploration of remote work, financial literacy, and investment, as well as her encounters with diverse cultures and hospitalit...

Borders Optional - Devin 20.03.2026 49:03

Devin discusses the challenges and confidence gained through solo travel, as well as the sense of authenticity experienced in new places. Takeaways Confidence through solo travel Authenticity in new places

Borders Optional - Andrew 21.02.2026 42:58

The conversation covers the journey of transitioning from corporate law to entrepreneurship, exploring multiple ventures, focusing on legal work and dispute resolution, digital nomad lifestyle and citizenship, moving abroad and consulting work, the visa process and public transportation, starting an online business, overcoming fear and taking risks, and social media and street interviews. Takeaway...