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How To Save Thousands of Dollars Per Year With Housesitting

Want to travel but not sure if you have enough money to do it? House sitting could be your key to traveling the world on a tight budget!

Today, Kristin is chatting with Nicole Greenfield, a digital nomad, traveling pet sitter, and political activist from the US who saves $15,000+ per year by house sitting around the world.

Once upon a time, Nicole was actually afraid of becoming a digital nomad and didn’t think she had enough money to do so… that’s when she discovered house sitting! Since then, house sitting has taken her all over the world, including Vancouver Island and the mountains of Switzerland, two notoriously expensive destinations.

If Nicole can do it, you can, too! Tune in to learn all her tips and tricks for becoming a house sitter and saving money on travel.

Special Offers:

• Find or become a house sitter with TrustedHousesitters
• Save up to 80% on domestic and international flights with FareDrop

Topics Discussed:

• Nicole’s remote job and activism work.
• How to get started in house sitting or pet sitting.
• Tips and advice for first-time house sitters.
• Hacks for saving money on flights.
• Meeting new people while traveling.
• Nicole’s method for planning travel + Her bucket list.

Questions Answered:

• Do you have a remote job?
• Where was your first house sitting job?
• What places have you traveled as a house sitter?
• How long do you stay at each place while house sitting?
• What is your current lifestyle like in Vancouver Island?
• Where are you traveling to next?
• Where do you stay if you can’t find a house/pet to sit?
• How long are you going to live this lifestyle?

Episode Resources:

• Meet new people: MeetUp.com
• Find places to stay: CouchSurfing.com

Related Podcasts:

• Ep 127: How To Find Housing Overseas Without Using Airbnb
• Ep 146: How To Become a Digital Nomad for Dummies
• Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points
• Ep 193: How To Earn Passive Income Through Turnkey Real Estate (Even If You Don't Live There)
• Ep 206: How To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions Answered
• Ep 227: 10 Countries To Live Well on $1,000 Per Month
• Ep 233: Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF

Related Videos:

• Living Abroad in Bangkok, Thailand [What It's REALLY Like]
• Living Like a Local vs. Expat in THAILAND (the honest truth)
• 10 Ways Moving Abroad Will Change Your Life
• What I Dislike About Living Abroad After 20 Years in 60 Countries
• How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK]
• Living in Mexico as an Expat: Crime, Health, Cost-of-Living, & More

Favorite Travel Destinations Mentioned:

• Asheville, North Carolina
• Lake Geneva, Switzerland
• Vancouver Island, BC, Canada

Connect with Guest, Nicole Greenfield:

• Visit her website
• Follow on Instagram
• Follow on TikTok

Connect with Kristin and Support the Show:

*Become a Patron

*Buy a Coffee

*Follow on Instagram

*Join the Facebook Group

*Leave a 5-Star Review

*Subscribe on YouTube

See the show notes pages onBadassDigitalNomads.comorTravelingwithKristin.com/podcastfor detailed notes and transcripts.

Win a FREE $350 Gift Card From Tortuga Backpacks!

How would you like $350 worth of Tortuga backpacks gear - FREE!? Tune in for all the details and a chance to win.

How to Enter the Giveaway:

1. Leave an honest, 5-star review for Badass Digital Nomads on your favorite podcast platform or our website, https://www.badassdigitalnomads.com
2. Take a screenshot of your review.
3. Email your review to hello [at] travelingwithkristin.com with the subject line: Podcast Review.

BONUS! - For additional chances to win, post your review on social media.Each post on a separate social media site will equal one additional entry (maximum one entry per social media platoform). Also include these screenshots in your email.

• For posts on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok, tag @TravelingwithKristin.
• For tweets on X, tag @WheresKristin.
• For posts on LinkedIn, add link to the podcast website or any episode. (Connect with Kristin here on LinkedIn.)

(Again, also include a screenshot of your social media post(s) in your email.)

DEADLINE TO ENTER: JUNE 20, 2024

WINNER ANNOUNCED: JULY 2, 2024

By entering the giveaway, you agree to our Terms & Conditions below.

Check out Tortuga Backpacks gear:

• 40L Travel Backpack Pro
• 40L Travel Backpack Lite
• All Pro Bundle (Save $100)

Related Podcast Episode:

• How to Close the Gender Wage Gap for Remote Workers with Tortuga Backpacks

$350 Tortuga Backpacks Gift Card Giveaway Terms and Conditions

1. Eligibility: This giveaway is open to listeners of Badass Digital Nomads podcast who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. Employees of Tortuga Backpacks, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising, promotion, and fulfillment agencies, and legal advisors, as well as the immediate family members and persons living in the same household of such persons, are not eligible to participate in the giveaway.

2. How to Enter: To participate, entrants must follow these steps during the entry period from May 21, 2024, to June 20, 2024:

   • Leave a 5-star, honest review about Badass Digital Nomads on any podcast platform or on www.badassdigitalnomads.com.
   • Screenshot the published review and email it to hello [at] travelingwithkristin.com.
   • For additional entries, post the screenshot of the review on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok) and tag @travelingwithkristin. If posting on Twitter/X, tag @whereskristin. Also attach your social media screenshot(s) to the email.

   Each review on a unique platform counts as one entry. Duplicate reviews on the same platform will not be counted more than once.

3. Prize: One winner will be randomly selected to receive a $350 gift card for Tortuga Backpacks. The prize is non-transferable, and no cash alternative is offered.

4. Selection of Winner: Winners will be chosen at random from all eligible entries received by the closing date. The draw will take place within 7 days of the closing date. The winner will be notified by email. If the winner does not respond within 7 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.

5. General Conditions: By participating in the giveaway, participants agree to these terms and conditions, and to the decisions of the promoter, which are final and binding in all respects. No purchase necessary. A purchase does not enhance the chance of winning.

6. Publicity: Except where prohibited by law, participation in the giveaway constitutes winner’s consent to the promoter’s use of winner’s name, likeness, voice, opinions, biographical information, hometown, and state for promotional purposes in any media without further payment or consideration.

7. Privacy: Any personal data relating to participants will be used solely in accordance with current United States data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the individual’s prior consent.

8. Limitations of Liability: The parties offering the giveaway (Tortuga Backpacks, Badass Digital Nomads podcast, and the host, Kristin Wilson) are not responsible for late, lost, misdirected, or undeliverable entries, or for any computer, online, telephone, or technical malfunctions that may occur.

9. Law and Jurisdiction: The giveaway will be governed by the state of Florida, USA, and any disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of St. John's County, FL.

Connect with Kristin and Support the Show:

*Become a Patron

*Buy a Coffee

*Follow on Instagram

*Join the Facebook Group

*Leave a 5-Star Review

*Subscribe on YouTube

Be Your Authentic Self While Traveling the World with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad

Erick Prince returns for another candid conversation about the global changes that have happened since we last chatted 4 years ago and how these changes have impacted his world view and perception of travel.

Kristin and Erick discuss the realizations that come with age and life experience (especially as full-time travelers) and how to be your authentic self while traveling the world. They also highlight the shocking differences between how they travel and how younger generations are traveling the world.

If you’re looking for an unfiltered conversation about travel, digital nomadism, life, and the world… this is it, folks! Tune in and remember… Life is short!

Special Offers:

• Get $10 off your Bordr Tax Filing Service
• Get $100 off your first Hacker Paradise Trip
• Digital Nomads For Dummies Book

Topics Discussed:

• Life as a middle-aged travel influencer and DJ.
• Overcoming burnout as a content creator.
• Having fun and traveling later in life.
• Realizations that come in reflecting on your past travel experiences.
• The evolution of content creation and influencing.
• How to be your authentic self while traveling the world.
• The unique feeling of having favorite places in other countries.
• Erick’s daily life as an expat living in Bangkok, Thailand.
• Thailand before and after covid.

Questions Answered:

• How do you reflect on who you were when you first started traveling versus who you are now?
• Is the market for digital nomad and travel content oversaturated or is there space for new creators?
• Do you still feel like you have a role to play in promoting digital nomadism and the future of work?
• What is most important to you right now?

Episode Resources:

• PBS Future of Work Series
• World Travel Market London
• Nik Photo Software
• On 1 Photo Editing
• Capcut Free Video Editor

Books Mentioned:

• Very Thai by Philip Cornwel-Smith
• Very Bangkok by Philip Cornwel-Smith
• Lonely Planet Guide to Thailand by Joe Cummings

Related Podcasts:

• Ep 107: Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad (Part 1)
• Ep 108: Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, Minority Nomad (Part 2)
• Ep 121: 8 Things That Happen When You Travel Full-Time
• Ep 146: How To Become a Digital Nomad for Dummies
• Ep 166: Being a Digital Nomad in Southeast Asia With Giang Cao From Vietnam
• Ep 215: The Easy Way To Live a Better Life
• Ep 216: Demystifying Expat Taxes: What to Know About Filing Taxes Abroad
• Ep 249: Tulum, Mexico: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
• Ep 250: From Canada to Mexico – How a Near-Death Experience Changed This Expat’s Life
• Ep 253: Finnish Pilot-Turned Poker Player on Starting a New Life in Mexico

Related Videos:

• Living Abroad in Bangkok, Thailand [What It's REALLY Like]
• Living Like a Local vs. Expat in THAILAND (the honest truth)
• 10 Ways Moving Abroad Will Change Your Life
• What I Dislike About Living Abroad After 20 Years in 60 Countries
• How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15 Years [CULTURE SHOCK]
• Living in Mexico as an Expat: Crime, Health, Cost-of-Living, & More

Connect with Guest, Erick Prince:

• Visit his website
• Follow on Instagram
• Subscribe to his YouTube channel
• Connect on Facebook

Connect with Kristin and Support the Show:

*Become a Patron

*Buy a Coffee

*Follow on Instagram

*Join the Facebook Group

*Leave a 5-Star Review

*Subscribe on YouTube

See the show notes pages onBadassDigitalNomads.comorTravelingwithKristin.com/podcastfor detailed notes and transcripts.

The Top 10 Best Places to Live in France

France is the biggest country in the European Union. With so many places to choose from, where should you live? Find out the top 10 best places to live in France, including the city voted #1 by French citizens!

Even if you’re not looking to move to France, this episode will give you lots of ideas of places you can visit to slow travel or to go on vacation. Whether you’re single and ready to mingle, you’re traveling with family, or you just want to get a taste of the best food, wine, and weather in France, there’s an ideal city for everyone.

Stay tuned for detailed episodes on life in Italy, Spain, Greece, and more!

If you’re looking for help and/or advice on moving to France or anywhere in the world, feel free to reach out to Kristin for personalized support!

Special Offers:

• Travel to Costa Rica with Kristin
• Get your Tortuga Backpack Lite
• Need support for an overseas move? Check out Ready to Relocate

Topics Discussed:

• Culture and lifestyle pace of France.
• Places in France with charming towns and villages.
• Best/worst French cities for English speakers.
• Tourism in France.
• French healthcare: Which cities in France have the best healthcare?
• Best places for expats and digital nomads to live in France.
• Cost of living, buying, and renting in France.
• Which cities have a lower cost of living than Paris?
• Best city for weather and wine in France.
• French cities with many job opportunities.
• Best cities in France for food, quality of life, and safety.
• Best places for families to live in France.
• Best/worst French cities for proximity to airports.

Episode Resources:

• Watch this video on YouTube (includes timestamps)

Related Podcasts:

• Ep 138: Medical Tourism and the Cost of Healthcare Abroad
• Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points
• Ep 171: Living as an Expat in Portugal with Josh & Kalie of Expats Everywhere
• Ep 220: Living Like a Local in France & Italy: Language, Lifestyle, Cost of Living, and More
• Ep 228: Moving from the USA to Portugal: Highs, Lows, and Tips on Settling In
• Ep 247: Top 10 Best Places To Retire Abroad
• Ep 252: Female Solo Traveler Finds Freedom in Paris and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

Related Videos:

• Most Recent Traveling with Kristin LIVE Q&A | Costa Rica
• Travel to Costa Rica with Me!
• 10 Moving Abroad Mistakes (that you're probably making)
• 40 Amazing Places to Add to Your Travel Bucket List
• 10 Best Places to Retire in 2024 (Visas, Residency, Healthcare, Taxes)
• 20 Incredible Places to Visit on Earth (Natural Wonders, Islands, Europe, and More!)
• Best Places to Live in Portugal for Expats and Digital Nomads
• Living in Mexico as an Expat: Crime, Health, Cost-of-Living, & More
• How To Use Your Cell Phone Internationally | Travel Tips & Advice

Connect with Kristin and Support the Show:

*Become a Patron

*Buy a Coffee

*Follow on Instagram

*Join the Facebook Group

*Leave a 5-Star Review

*Subscribe on YouTube

See the show notes pages onBadassDigitalNomads.comorTravelingwithKristin.com/podcastfor detailed notes and transcripts.

Living in Europe, Side Hustle Struggles, and Remote Work Real Talk - Live Call with Kristin

Listen to Kristin talk with her Patrons about living in Europe (Greece, Portugal, Albania), their side hustle struggles, and the reality of working remotely around the world. Kristin hangs out with her Patrons regularly on Zoom and decided to share this one with the world! So, you’re in for an exclusive treat.

In this chat, our Patrons share some life updates, advice, recommendations, and stories from their travels. They discuss wellness retreats they love or would like to attend, the impacts of Bulgaria and Romania becoming Schengen members earlier this year, how to turn an idea into an income stream, and so much more!

Join us for a special glimpse into the lives of Kristin’s biggest supporters and how you can join her Inner Circle!

Special Offers:

• Become a Patron for $5/month
• Travel to Costa Rica with Kristin
• Find a remote job with FlexJobs

Topics Discussed:

• Goals and challenges of running an online business.
• Making money online with a side hustle.
• The “trap” of content creation.
• True or False? You need a social media following to start an online business/side hustle in 2024.
• How Kristin funded her first move abroad.
• Expat life in Albania.
• Turning an idea into a profitable income stream.
• Living and getting residency in Greece and Portugal.
• Finding retreat destinations to live, relax, and work remotely.
• Transitioning from employee to contractor.
• How our Patrons met in person!
• Why nomads aren’t going to the Bansko Nomad Fest this year.
• Bulgaria and Romania becoming Schengen members.
• Travel hacking.
• Wellness travel and coliving in the US.

Episode Resources:

• Bansko Nomad Fest
• Online Payment Platform: Stripe
• Sign up for Ayo’s Newsletter
• US Retreat Centers: Art of Living, Eupepsia Wellness Retreat, Hippocrates Wellness, Ayurveda Health Retreats, Furnished Finder
• Unlimited Mail & South Dakota Residency: YourBestAddress.com

Related Podcasts:

• Ep 54: How to Make 5-Figures per Month Writing on Medium with Ayo the Author
• Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points
• Ep 170: How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium
• Ep 171: Living as an Expat in Portugal with Josh & Kalie of Expats Everywhere
• Ep 228: Moving from the USA to Portugal: Highs, Lows, and Tips on Settling In
• Ep 233: Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF
• Ep 249: Tulum, Mexico: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Related Videos:

• Most Recent Traveling with Kristin LIVE Q&A | Costa Rica
• 10 Moving Abroad Mistakes (that you're probably making)
• I Asked 10 DIGITAL NOMADS How They Make Money Online from an ISLAND
• Best Places to Live in Portugal for Expats and Digital Nomads
• THIS Is How Much It Costs To Live in Portugal Now (in 2024) 🇵🇹
• Living in Mexico as an Expat: Crime, Health, Cost-of-Living, & More
• Why He Left the US to find FREEDOM in Mexico 🇲🇽
• How She Became a Solo Female Traveler and Digital Nomad

Connect with Kristin and Support the Show:

*Become a Patron

*Buy a Coffee

*Follow on Instagram

*Join the Facebook Group

*Leave a 5-Star Review

*Subscribe on YouTube

See the show notes pages onBadassDigitalNomads.comorTravelingwithKristin.com/podcastfor detailed notes and transcripts.