Getting Paid To Travel Full-Time as a Digital Nomad YouTuber

Getting Paid To Travel Full-Time as a Digital Nomad YouTuber

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin November 15, 2022 Duration: 1:13:28

Failing as an architect led Sergio Sala to become a freelance web designer and move from Mexico to Peru to save money. A few years later, he's getting paid a full-time salary to travel the world as a digital nomad YouTuber. In this podcast, he shares the different ways he's earning an online income through different revenue streams.

Sergio also highlights his favorite places to live, why he moved to China to learn kung fu, and how he adapts to foreign cultures while traveling the world. To read Sergio's full story, pick up a copy of Digital Nomads for Dummies in-store and online now!

 

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EPISODE 181 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • How studying abroad changed Sergio's life. 
  • Why his architecture business failed
  • How he got started in freelance web design.
  • Traveling the world as a freelancer and blogger.
  • Connecting with people and cultivating community online vs. in person.
  • Advantages of being location independent.
  • How to start making money online.
  • Countries with low cost of living & Sergio's most affordable destination.
  • Why he went to China to live in a temple, shave his head, and learn kung fu.
  • The significance of repatriation in the modern age.
  • Why he switched from a Spanish-speaking audience to English-speaking.
  • Ways to make money from creating YouTube videos.
  • Sergio's Digital Nomad Cities guide on YouTube.

 

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

  • How do you connect with other digital nomads and online creators?
  • How many freelance clients do you need to make a living?
  • Why did you move to Peru when you first became a digital nomad?
  • Why did you start a YouTube channel?
  • What did you learn about yourself after living in China for a month?
  • How do you make money as a full-time YouTuber?
  • And more!

 

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There's a certain rhythm to building a life that isn't tied to a single address, and that's the beat Traveling with Kristin moves to. Hosted by Kristin Wilson, a veteran digital nomad who has been navigating the world as an entrepreneur for years, this podcast feels like a series of candid conversations with a friend who's already figured out a lot of the logistics so you don't have to. Each episode digs into the practicalities and the personal shifts that come with choosing a borderless existence. You'll hear honest discussions about the financial realities of retiring abroad, the unexpected challenges of working from a new time zone every few months, and the cultural nuances that you only learn by being there. It's not just about destination highlights; it's about the mindset and the mechanics of designing a sustainable international lifestyle. Kristin brings a grounded perspective, stripping away the glossy social media filter to talk about what global living actually requires-from visas and banking to building community and maintaining relationships on the road. If you're contemplating a permanent move overseas or simply want to weave more extended travel into your remote work, this podcast serves as an essential, deeply relatable guide. Tune in for a mix of solo reflections, interviews with others who've made the leap, and actionable advice that makes the world feel a little more accessible and your dreams a lot more possible.
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