How To Work Abroad and Travel the World - Tips from a Global Career Expert

How To Work Abroad and Travel the World - Tips from a Global Career Expert

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin June 18, 2024 Duration: 1:08:29

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Want to work abroad and travel the world? Tune in for helpful tips from global career expert and nomadic entrepreneur, Mike Swigunski, who's been traveling and working abroad since 2011.

From working at universities to working online in tech to buying online businesses, Mike has worked a plethora of jobs while traveling to 100+ countries. Mike is also the best-selling author of Global Career: How to Travel & Work Remotely Forever (which you can download for free in the resources below).

If you're curious about how to find in-person jobs in a foreign country or find a remote job that lets you travel full or part-time, don't miss Mike's expert tips and advice!

 

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Topics Discussed:

  • How Mike started living and working abroad.
  • Mike's remote revenue streams.
  • How to find a remote job that lets you travel the world.
  • Tips for finding in-person/local jobs in a foreign country.
  • The key mindset shift you need to make to work abroad.
  • Places where Mike struggled to adapt to the culture.
  • Pros and cons of solo travel vs. group travel.
  • Cost of living and traveling in Kazakhstan.
  • Living in Georgia as an expat.
  • Making friends abroad.
  • How your identity changes when you move abroad.
  • Maintaining relationships with family while living abroad.
  • Crazy travel stories: The digital nomad mansion in Thailand & Getting trapped in Morocco.
  • Hacks for booking cheap flights.

 

Questions Answered:

  • What remote jobs have you had?
  • Can I afford to live and work abroad?
  • Out of all the countries you've lived and worked in, which gave you the most culture shock?
  • How different is Australian culture from American culture?
  • Is your friend circle in Georgia a mix of foreigners and locals?
  • Where do you feel the most at home?
  • When do you go back to the US and for how long?
  • What are the most overrated destinations in the world?
  • What's on your bucket list?

 

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Travel Destinations Mentioned:

  • Bergamo, Italy
  • Gwangju, South Korea
  • Macao, China
  • Bondi Beach, Australia
  • Auckland, New Zealand
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Almaty and Bishkek, Kazakhstan
  • Ko Samui, Thailand
  • Lviv, Ukraine
  • Prague, Czechia
  • Malta

 

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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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