Nomad 101 with Ryan & Sara

Want to live life as a digital nomad but you're unsure whether you want to be a freelancer or a remote worker? In this episode Sara and I sit down to talk about the pros and cons of both! Whether it's being your own boss you crave, or financial stability and employee benefits, we've recorded a full breakdown to help you decide which pathway is better for you! 🔗 Connect with us @across...

Sara and I have been travelling the world as digital nomads for over 3 years now, and in this time we've put together systems and processes that we follow every single time we move to a new country! From pinning locations of interest on Google Maps, to researching transport option, and figuring out whether we need a local SIM or an eSIM, we're going to talk you through each step of the pro...

Back in 2023/24, we spend over two months living, travelling, and working in Peru. Between Lima and Cusco we managed to experience a lot of the local culture, learn about the history, and massively improve our Spanish! So today we wanted to sit down and cover every aspect of digital nomad life in Peru as we could. Sara and I covered the visa, accommodation options, food scene, internet speeds, cow...

Are you playing with the idea of chasing the dream of becoming a digital nomad? Well this is the episode for you! Sara and I open up about the 3 top pieces advice we wish we were given before we began our nomadic journey. We break down each point and offer as much information and advice from our personal experiences as possible. Hopefully by the end of this episode, you'll be ready to take act...

Today's guest is a very special one as my mum takes the stand to be asked about her experiences having a digital nomad as a son! Sara and I ask her how she felt when I first decided to quit my job and go backpacking, how she copes with me being away, and if full-time travel has changed me as a person. We also coax her to recommend her tips and advice for other parents who have kids that want t...

It's been over two years since Sara and I decided to leave Bali after almost a year and a half of living on this beautiful Indonesian island, but would we ever move back? Recently, it's become pretty common knowledge that Bali struggles with traffic issues, urban sprawl, and overdevelopment which can all be attributed to mass tourism. But all these issues were already a problem when we liv...

Whelp, I hope we don't sound too douchey in this episode haha! Sara and I sat down to have a heart to heart about our decisions to originally leave our home countries almost a decade ago. These aren't decisions that we made lightly and we wanted to break it down just in case you might be sitting on the fence! Also, would we ever move back home in the future? Listen to find out! This episod...

If you've ever wondered how the behind the scenes look for full-time YouTubers, Bob and Eve (a.k.a Beve Travels) are pulling back the curtain on their business and social media! Bob & Eve have experienced explosive growth on social media in the past year thanks a change in their strategy that they cover in this episode. They also discuss how hiring an editor and thumbnail designer improved the...

Sara takes over this episode to talk about the nitty-gritty details of travelling long-term as a woman. From how to deal with her cycle, to finding the right fem-products in different countries, birth control, and hair/skin care, Sara chats about it all! And, is the squat toilet your biggest enemy? Or a unexpected friend? 🔗 Connect with us @acrosseveryborder 📧 Send in your questions to nomad101p...

If you've ever dreamed of become a travel creator and posting on Instagram as your job, then this is the podcast for you! We met Meg & Alex about 6 months ago in Vietnam and quickly became best friends! Around a year ago, they decided that the stable life of a corporate job back in London wasn't for them, and instead chose to chase the travel bug to Southeast Asia. Throughout this conv...

Sara and I sit down to talk about 10 cringey mistakes that all beginner digital nomads will inevitably make at some point along their career path. From comparison envy, to avoiding conversion fees, and spending the entire bank balance before even finding the first client - we've done them all! But the good thing is we're bringing attention to it all so that you won't unconsciously make...

Wow, Lilas really gave it her all this podcast with a string of top-tier advice on how you can become a freelancer, work remotely, and make money with your laptop from anywhere in the world! Covering topics such as finding your first client, how to price your rates, and why LinkedIn is an underrated content creation tool, by the end of this episode you will be inspired to take the leap into nomadi...

Ever wondered what it's like to live in Vietnam as a digital nomad or expat? Luckily, Sara and I had the opportunity to base ourselves in the country for three months; split between Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City! We have a long chat that covers our visa situations, which city we think is the best to base in as nomads, different food and nightlife options, and deep dive into the cost of l...

Rike stands out as unique to us as she figured out very early on in life that Germany wasn't ever going to be her forever home. She left the country at the young age of 18 to search for the place in the world where she felt like she belonged. Through a working holiday in Australia, partying while backpacking through Southeast Asia, heading out on solo travels around Japan, and getting stuck in Col...

Ever wondered how digital nomads handle healthcare while constantly traveling the world? Today Sara and I share a detailed breakdown of our processes and choices when it comes to routine check-ups, finding GPs, addressing mental health, and much more! We also talk about how full-time travel can make it difficult to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle (especially while always working behind a...

A full-time travel content creator, solo travel pioneer, and all round nice guy - Fonsi is one of our good friends from our time living in Bali. Like proud parents, we've watched Fonsi grow his social platforms to over 700k followers, learn how to outsource to buy back his time, and live the dream life that many people would be envious of. Sara and I sat down with Fonsi to deep dive into what life...

We tackle the essential skill of packing your entire life into one bag as a digital nomad. Sharing our journey from hoarders to minimalists, revealing practical strategies for managing clothes, tech, and unexpected must-haves that make nomad life possible across Southeast Asia and South America. This episode answers crucial questions about how many clothes to pack, worthwhile tech, and adapting to...

Lynne transformed from small-town Canadian to Southeast Asian digital nomad through roles in politics, van life adventures, and NGO work before ultimately launching her blog and sustainable travel business in Bali. Her journey demonstrates how embracing the unexpected can lead to living multiple fulfilling lives within one. We explore over-tourism challenges, authentic travel experiences, and the...

In the latest episode of Nomad 101, Sara and I kick off our country series by exploring Thailand as a digital nomad destination. Drawing from our five months of living between Chiang Mai and Bangkok, we break down everything from the new Destination Thailand Visa to accommodation costs, internet speeds, and which Thai cities make the best nomad bases. Wondering if Thailand lives up to its reputati...

Ready for the ultimate digital nomad showdown? In this episode of Nomad 101, Sara and I go head-to-head revealing our top country picks across 15 wild categories after 8 years on the road! From mind-blowing internet speeds that put Europe to shame to the places we'd actually want to be "stuck" during another pandemic, we're spilling all our secrets. Curious which unexpected desti...

Sandra takes us through her journey from growing up in a strict Egyptian household to taking the leap into nomad life after realising backpacking in Barcelona was actually cheaper than living in LA. With just a few thousand dollars and a one-way ticket at the age of 21, she proved you don't need to be rich to travel. Sandra got real with us about leaving her her career in the tech industry to buil...

In this pilot episode of Nomad 101, Ryan and Sara explain what this show it about, as well as everything you can expect from it going forward. Learn briefly about the mission statement of Nomad 101, as well as future topics, guests, and goals. With an aim to always be providing value, get to know the hosts that will be taking you along for the digital nomad journey! 🔗 Connect with us @acrossevery...

In the this episode of Nomad 101, we unpack Sara's transformative journey from corporate burnout in Switzerland to thriving digital nomad life. We explore how feeling out of place led her to discover belonging across the world—from her first eye-opening hostel experience to finding her tribe in Bali after years of feeling trapped in the "work, drinks, sleep, repeat" cycle. Sara share...

Ever wondered how someone goes from studying biology to editing videos while traveling the world? In this special episode of Nomad 101, we deep dive into Ryan's unconventional path to digital nomadism, including the transformative Australian road trip that showed him what true freedom feels like and how a personal loss changed his relationship with time. From warehouse night shifts to multiple...