Nomadic Networks: Finding Community Across Borders with Hacker Paradise

Nomadic Networks: Finding Community Across Borders with Hacker Paradise

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin November 28, 2023 Duration: 1:08:31

Wondering how to combat loneliness and isolation while traveling? Looking for your global travel family? Consider joining a nomadic network like Hacker Paradise! Tune in to learn how to find community across borders and travel with like-minded nomads all while staying productive in your remote job.

Hacker Paradise is a global community of remote workers united by passion and ethos, rather than by industry. With the goal of being the best remote working community in the world, Hacker Paradise creates tailored online workshops to empower your team & position your business for remote success.

They also serve their community by facilitating global trips around the world so remote workers can combine their love of travel with their professional ambition. Sounds incredible, right?

Today, Kristin is joined by Sara Magnabosco, the Chief Operating Officer at Hacker Paradise (and the epitome of a Badass Digital Nomad). Sara's a native Italian who's been remote for the last two years, before which she was in rainy Belgium for four, running one of the most active coworking spaces in Europe.

Ready to find your travel tribe? Listen to this week's episode for ideas!

 

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Topics Discussed:

  • What it's like to travel in a nomadic community.
  • Combatting the loneliness of the digital nomad lifestyle.
  • Staying productive and socially active while traveling.
  • What a day in the life of a Hacker Paradise member looks like.
  • Balancing group travel, solo travel, and partnered travel.
  • Hacker Paradise trip pricing (and how to get cheaper pricing).
  • Growing up in Italy & Why Sara left.
  • The most memorable trips Sara has been on with Hacker Paradise.
  • Embracing the discomfort of travel.
  • Underrated travel destinations for 2024.

 

Questions Answered:

  • What is Hacker Paradise?
  • Who can join Hacker Paradise? Are there requirements?
  • Should single travelers use group travel as a way to date and meet a significant other?
  • What was it like growing up in Venice, Italy and why did you leave?
  • Are you still an Italian resident?
  • What is the impact of digital nomads on local communities?
  • What's your favorite airport, airline, and airport lounge?
  • What are your favorite travel hacks for saving money?
  • What's inspiring you and challenging you as a digital nomad right now?
  • and more!

 

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Sara's Favorite Underrated Travel Destinations:

  • Tallinn, Estonia
  • Sarandë, Albania
  • Uganda
  • Rwanda

 

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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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