Nomads No Worries

Today’s episode is all about the Balkan country of Montenegro - Where is it, what is it, and why do they have so many guns? Origins of Montenegro's name meaning "Black Mountain" and how Steve got a C in jogging class (00:00-07:21) Montenegro for digital nomads, the country's guns per capita, geography and nature, and text message voting (07:22-13:18) Steve’s Experience in Ulcinj:...

Desiree was born and raised in Venezuela, where she lived through years of political and economic upheaval. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up there, what ultimately pushed her to immigrate to the U.S., and what life is still like for the family she left behind. Desiree’s background and sacrifice of moving to the US, the impact of political turmoil in Venezuela, the legacy of...

Nomad News: Big news from Airbnb and Vrbo (0:00-6:26) Nomad Hacks: Saving money by booking stays directly vs the benefits of booking through Airbnb. Plus, Airbnb alternatives including Booking.com, Furnished Finder, and Zillow Rent. (6:26-14:34) In honor of the NFL draft, we draft our own teams of least favorite Uber drivers including the NASCAR driver, the lost driver, the bored retired guy, the...

On today’s show we go through some of the travel tips that have been sent to us by our listeners and decide if they’re real or not. Including: using a VPN to get cheaper hotel rates, how to get free Delta miles, talking to concierges while lost, waiting in line with the locals to find hidden gems, how to get a free expedited passport, and using the “Anywhere” button on Google Flights. If you like...

Today we’re giving our audience a brief history lesson on the iconic music festival that everyone seems to talk about for two weeks every April, along with our personal experiences, stories, and tips for surviving the wook flu. The History of Coachella: How it started with Pearl Jam, why it’s held on polo grounds, how it used to not be expensive, and the impact of Beyonce and Tupac (0:00-16:05) Ou...

Greater France: Expectations, surprises, and general vibe when visiting France for the first time (0:00-7:30) Paris: Touristy and non-touristy things to do in Paris, crushing croissants and baguettes from French bakeries, judging the Eiffel Tower, the stereotype of Parisians, and how to have the perfect day (7:30-28:50) Bordeaux and the wine region: Bordeaux vs Paris, wine tours in Bordeaux, chees...

Our friend Cameron from the Pitch Mark Collective podcast joins the show to discuss golf, travel, and everything in between. Chapters: How to (and how not to) fly with golf clubs, and teaching your kids golf (0:00-15:30) Favorite courses: Public vs. private, the “Back 9 & Breakfast,” and close encounters with wild animals on the course (15:30-35:10) Best golf course cuisine at home and abroad...

0:00-6:30 - Tennis tournaments and Mexican water. 6:30-21:30 - Nomad News: Southwest Airlines to start charging for checked baggage. We disclose the details, talk about the public reaction, and tell some personal stories about flying with Southwest.  21:30-41:07 - More Nomad News: Madness at the Cancun Airport. What’s causing the delays and long lines, cartel stuff, taxi issues, and funny quotes f...

In case the full version of this episode hurts your ears, here's a shorter version that will also hurt your ears.

DISCLAIMER: We are well aware this episode is the most poorly produced piece of content since Sharknado. Only Sharknado is cooler bc it has sharks. The portable mics we bought in Africa weren't quite ready for the "recording in crowded restaurants blaring Pitbull" step in our podcasting careers. However, we had a lot of fun making this and already spent the money on all the tacos—so we're gonna sh...

Nomad Hacks: The Lululemon Strategy 0:00 - How to find fun and walkable neighborhoods in a new city, the backup Whole Foods Method, testing these theories, and using Boost Mobile or Waffle House for the opposite. Location Highlight: Las Vegas, Nevada 11:18 - Vegas as a digital nomad destination: North/Downtown Vegas, Surprisingly Affordable, 24/7 Lifestyle, No State Income Tax, Fast Internet, and...

Update on the Reddit user who posted about the irritating things digital nomads do from last episode (0:00-2:12) Special guest Katrina of @Treens_Travels joins us to talk about Guatemala. First, we chat about the activities and experiences on Lake Atitlan like the world's most beautiful soccer field, cooking local cuisine, and unbelievable Mayan ceremonies (2:12-23:37) We discuss our personal...

We have a lot of fun breaking down a Reddit post titled “Irritating Things that DNs Do (or Don't Do)” - Do you or does anyone you know do these things? 1. Saying "I'm poor." No, you're not. You're almost certainly in the global top 10%, maybe top 1%. *Average DN income: $123,862 according to Nomads.com stats (0:00-10:15) 2. Treating the lifestyle as a right. It isn't. You gotta pay for shit. (10:1...

Nomad News: Cape Town, South Africa named Best City to Visit in the World by Time Out Magazine in 2025. Edging out Bangkok and New York, which round out the top 3. Fellow African cities Marrakech, Morocco (#32) and Lagos, Nigeria (#41) also made the list. Cape Town was also recently named the Best Food City in the World by Conde Nast Traveller for its blend of African, Malay, Dutch, and Indian fla...

We recap our weekend together in Mexico and breaking a sand volleyball net (0:00-6:00) Location Highlight: Amman and the country of Jordan - Jack talks about his personal experiences floating in The Dead Sea, camping in the Wadi Rum Desert (where they filmed Star Wars, Dune, and The Martian), and the wild facts about how the world wonder of Petra was discovered (6:00-36:50) Nomad News: Earthquakes...

We talk for the first time ever in person about eating tacos and other nonsense (0:00-5:50) Nomad News: TikTok shutting down or getting acquired? Plus learning Mandarin on Duolingo (5:60-16:50) Nomad Hacks: How to navigate foreign languages abroad with apps, translators, courses, and the easiest languages for English speakers to learn (16:50-41:30) Location Highlight: Play del Carmen, Quintana Roo...

Special guest Paco joins the pod to talk about living and working in an RV full-time. How to live the RV life in the Western United States including Colorado, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Nevada, and more. Plus beautiful drives, living off the grid, good boys, and sketchy characters (0:00-28:20) Rattlesnake battles, and how Paco made necklaces, headgear, and even tacos out of snakes (28:20-36:33) Ho...

The guys make plans to review the tacos at restaurants like Chili’s and Hooters in Mexico (0:00-8:30) Nomad Hacks: Luggage as digital nomads, the balance of packing a lot without checking bags, what to pack for Europe, and more (8:30-36:50) Location Highlight: Bocas del Toro, Panama (36:50-59:28)

Nomad Nightmares: Trying to travel during a blizzard (0:00-4:18) Dancing with Dua Lipa in Austin, Texas after ACL (4:18-10:00) Location Highlight: Istanbul, Turkey - Mosques, cats, food, and more (10:00-27:27) Nomads Hacks: Coworking Spaces - How to find them, how to use them, and whatever else (27:27-42:25) Nomad Hacks: How to stay in the Schengen area of Europe for 90 days, or 6 months if you pl...

Planning a Mexico meet-up (0:00-5:32) Nomad News: Saudi megacity Neom - CEO resigning, sketchy deaths, and other controversies (5:32-11:22) More Nomad News: The upcoming Saudi Arabian World Cup - New soccer stadiums and “Sportswashing” (11:22-18:55) Location Highlight: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - Wild laws and customs, dating, dress, drinking alcohol, and sneaking into Mecca (18:55-51:55)

Nomad Nightmares: Running out of passport pages (0:00-8:20) Accidentally crashing a corporate event (8:20-14:02) Nomad News: Spike in digital nomad visa interest since the US election and how to get a digital nomad visa (14:02-21:20) Being deaf while traveling and nomad taxes (21:20-30:02) Location Highlight: Tirana, Albania - Dua Lipa, communism, and the cheapest countries in Europe (30:02-53:02)

Appreciating not being sick and flying home for the holidays (0:00-3:45) The Seven Wonders of America (According to Us) Costco (3:45-9:10) McDonald’s (9:10-16:27) Buffalo Wild Wings (16:27-21:00) Statue of Liberty (21:00-23:02) Coachella Porta Potties (23:02-25:57) Mount Rushmore (25:57-31:04) One World Trade Center (31:04-33:49) Walmart (33:49-37:56) Starbucks (37:56-42:55) Baseball (42:55-46:09)...

Recording artist and producer 10pmtoclose joins the show to talk about his adventures in The Land of the Rising Sun Chapters: First impressions of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hakone (0:00-9:09)  Food in Japan (9:09-15:12) Jack’s generic Spotify Wrapped and shat on a cat (15:12-21:17) Cute shit and capitalism (21:17-24:35) More about Japan’s food and wine, and Michelin Star restaurant LURRA with Leo Depcapri...

Are there seven wonders of the world or 28? (0:00-12:48) Learning to rollerskate again (12:48-17:51) Nomad News: Airbnb vs locals in Rome for a gladiator flight (17:51-32:00) Location Highlight: Sayulita, Mexico (32:00-41:21) Myth Busters: Nomading/long-term travel is dangerous (41:21-53:37)

Why we already need to rebrand (0:00-7:28) Nomad News: Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is giving 1 million points to anyone who wants to pretend they’re on The Amazing Race (7:28-13:27) Vegan Thanksgiving, vegetarian restaurants around the world, and our vegan phase (13:27-32:24) Tip for international traveling on Thanksgiving (32:24-33:54) Nomad Hack: ideal wi-fi speeds, hotspots, coworking spaces, S...