How To Choose Your Next Travel Destination with Matt Bowles of The Maverick Show

How To Choose Your Next Travel Destination with Matt Bowles of The Maverick Show

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin January 31, 2023 Duration: 1:07:40

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What kind of traveler are you? How do you choose where to travel next? Travel podcast host, Matt Bowles, joins us from Senegal to talk about his four main strategies for choosing your personal travel "style" or type. He also fills us in on his favorite places to travel in Africa and unique events he recommends from a white truffle festival in Italy's wine region to a digital nomad conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

 

Whether you're in the mood for a spontaneous adventure, a relaxing retreat, a guided group tour, or a solo jaunt around the world, Matt's travel strategies will help you choose a winner.  

 

Whatever your travel style is, it's important to prioritize activities and places that fulfill and excite you. Tune in to learn how to choose and plan trips that align with your travel style!

 

Tune in for Part 2 of this interview next week as the conversation shifts from travel to turnkey real estate.

 

Matt shares how you can earn passive income from owning investment properties in the USA - even if you live in another city, state, or country! 

 

Episode 192 Special Offers: 

 

EPISODE 192 TOPICS DISCUSSED/WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

  • Matt's experience traveling and filming in Africa.
  • Unique cultural events and festivals around the world, like Afrochella & Alba White Truffle Fair.
  • The evolution of the digital nomad community in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • How governments are promoting remote work and the digital nomad lifestyle.
  • What it's really like to hike and summit Mount Kilimanjaro & How Matt prepared for the hike.
  • Traveling solo vs. Traveling in a group.
  • Traveling spontaneously vs. Planning ahead.
  • Matt's top travel destinations and things to do in Africa.
  • Passive real estate investment opportunities for beginners and digital nomads.
  • The benefits of owning a rental property, even during inflation and recessions.

 

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

  • How do you plan your travel itineraries?
  • How do you feel about traveling as a digital nomad after the pandemic?
  • Why hike Mount Kilimanjaro? 
  • How did you feel when you reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro? 
  • What are your favorite places you've traveled since the pandemic? 
  • How has Argentina changed in the past 10 years as a travel, tourism, and expat destination? 
  • Where are you going next?
  • How do you afford to travel while working remotely? 
  • How is Maverick Investment Group different from other investment groups?
  • What are the best real estate markets to buy in right now?
  • And more!

 

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Matt's Top Travel Destinations/Recommendations in Africa:

  • Senegal
  • Nairobi, Kenya
  • Nightlife & Festivals - Accra, Ghana
  • Safari in East Africa - Tanzania & Kenya
  • Cleanest & Safest African City - Kigali, Rwanda
  • Kigali Genocide Memorial - Kigali, Rwanda
  • See the Silverback Gorillas - Kigali, Rwanda
  • "The NYC of Sub Saharan Africa" - Johannesburg, South Africa

 

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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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