Traveling with Kristin

Enter to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card by filling out our annual podcast listener survey: https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/survey/2024-listener-survey/ [https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/survey/2024-listener-survey/]    In this episode of the Traveling with Kristin Podcast, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of the Digital Nomad Visa (DNV) in Italy along with Samantha Wilson (no relation to Kristin), the founder of Smart Move Italy. Find out about:  1. Specifics on qualifications 2. New processes to prepare your application 3. Tax Implications of the Digital Nomad in Italy   Special Offers:    * Get Help Moving Abroad in 2025 [https://travelingwithkristin.com/relocation] * Pre-Order Moving Abroad For Dummies [https://amzn.to/49HfQIs]   Videos Mentioned:  * Cheap Places To Retire in Asia [https://youtu.be/Ub6w8e6uPIo] * How I Make Money Online and Travel [https://youtu.be/L7yrjLIBy3w] * How I See the US After Living in Europe [https://youtu.be/vk-5bg-woWI] * Why Celebrities Are LEAVING the USA [https://youtu.be/XufeYOlo0mI] * Why People Are Leaving the USA (and Where They’re Going [https://youtu.be/oxyfkqSeiNo])   Podcasts Mentioned:  * Ep 274: Where To Move Abroad After the US Elections [https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/8-places-to-move-abroad-after-the-us-elections/] * Ep 224: Living La Dolce Vita: Moving To Italy and Experiencing the Local Lifestyle [https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/living-la-dolce-vita-moving-to-italy-and-experiencing-the-local-lifestyle/]   Connect with our Guest: Samantha Wilson is the  Founder and Chief Dream Maker of Smart Move Italy, a top Italian relocation agency based in Florence, Italy. * Visit her website [https://smartmoveitaly.com/] * Like her Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/smartmoveitaly] * Subscribe to the New Life in Italy Podcast [https://www.sentiremedia.com/show/anewlifeinitaly/navigating-italys-digital-nomad-visa-key-updates-and-insights/]   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron [https://bit.ly/TWKPatreon] *   Buy a Coffee [https://bit.ly/coffee4kristin] *   Follow on Instagram [http://bit.ly/twk_instagram] *   Join the Facebook Group [http://bit.ly/TWKFB] *   Leave a 5-Star Review [https://bit.ly/lovethepodcast] *   Subscribe on YouTube [http://bit.ly/TravelwithKristin]

As a long-time relocation consultant, Kristin has noticed a trend this year with a high number of her clients moving abroad for political reasons, especially from the United States. If you're considering a fresh start in a new country after election season, Kristin shares bipartisan insights on places you can go with conservative and liberal values. This podcast is for information and entertainment purposes only and is not consulting or advice. For personal assistance with a move overseas, contact Kristin directly at https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/relocation [https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/relocation].   Related Videos (alphabetical order):  * Places To Move if Donald Trump Wins * Places To Move if Kamala Harris Wins   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: * Become a Patron [https://bit.ly/TWKPatreon] * Buy a Coffee (or Tea) [https://bit.ly/coffee4kristin] * Follow on Instagram [http://bit.ly/twk_instagram] * Join the Facebook Group [http://bit.ly/TWKFB] * Leave a 5-Star Review [https://bit.ly/lovethepodcast] * Subscribe on YouTube [http://bit.ly/TravelwithKristin]   Find more at https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/ [https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/]

If you're tired of the sky-high cost of living in many countries (such as the United States), you're not alone. Luckily, there are places where you can have a better quality of life for a much lower cost of living! In this podcast, Kristin shares with you the top ten places she would personally live in the world if I had a budget of $1,000 per month. Which one would you choose?    Special Offers:  * Safety Wing Nomad Insurance 2.0 [https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance/?referenceID=24738564&campaign=1k-podcast&utm_campaign=1k-podcast&utm_source=24738564&utm_medium=Ambassador] ✈️ * Get help with your international relocation [https://bit.ly/twk_relocation]   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: * Become a Patron [https://bit.ly/TWKPatreon] * Buy a Coffee (or Tea) [https://bit.ly/coffee4kristin] * Follow on Instagram [http://bit.ly/twk_instagram] * Join the Facebook Group [http://bit.ly/TWKFB] * Leave a 5-Star Review [https://bit.ly/lovethepodcast] * Subscribe on YouTube [http://bit.ly/TravelwithKristin]   Find more at https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/ [https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/]

Have you ever thought about walking around the world? Famed traveler Tom Turcich shares his experience of walking around the world for seven years and the transformative impact it had on his life.   He discusses the serendipitous moments and the challenges he faced during his journey, highlighting the importance of putting yourself out into the world to allow for interesting things to happen.   Tom emphasizes the value of travel in expanding your understanding of the world and yourself, and the need to embrace discomfort and inconvenience for personal growth. He also reflects on the differences in community and public spaces between countries and the isolation that can be felt in Western societies.   Tom also talks about the challenges and rewards of walking with his dog, Savannah, and the bond they developed. He reflects on the dangers and safety precautions during his walk, as well as the cultural and language barriers he encountered.    Find out more about Tom's journey in his new book, The World Walk, out today [https://amzn.to/3NgoenF]!     * "You just cannot control everything...You're not going to make it perfect the first time." - Tom Turcich     What You'll Learn:  * How the unexpected experiences of travel can transform your life.  * Why discomfort and inconvenience during travel are essential for personal growth. * How travel expands your understanding of the world and promotes critical thinking about your home own country. * Cultural Differences: how Western societies prioritize efficiency and isolation, while other countries prioritize community and public spaces. * How cultural and language barriers can be overcome through open-mindedness, patience, and the use of translation tools like Google Translate. * But is it safe? Is the world safer or more dangerous than you might perceive it to be?  * Celebrating your wins: why after completing a major accomplishment, it's natural to take time to reflect and explore new possibilities for the future.     Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction   06:22 The Transformative Power of Travel and Serendipity 09:24 Embracing Discomfort and Inconvenience for Personal Growth 23:16 Expanding Your World View through Travel 31:34 The Importance of Community 39:04 Setting Goals that Align with Personal Values 43:21 Embracing Resilience and the Unexpected 46:39 The Practicalities of Planning and Navigating the World Walk 52:19 The Rewards and Challenges of Walking with a Dog 56:48 Overcoming Cultural and Language Barriers 59:59 The Perception of Safety and Kindness in the World 01:09:51 Exploring New Possibilities After the World Walk   Resources:  🎒 Check out Tortuga Backpacks [https://bit.ly/tortugapacks] 📚 Buy Tom's book [https://amzn.to/3NgoenF] ✈️ Travel Insurance Through World Nomads [https://bit.ly/world_nomads_travel]     Connect with Tom:  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworldwalk/ [https://www.instagram.com/theworldwalk/] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-turcich/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-turcich/] * Website: https://www.tomturcich.com [https://www.tomturcich.com]    Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: * Become a Patron [https://bit.ly/TWKPatreon] * Buy a Coffee (or Tea) [https://bit.ly/coffee4kristin] * Follow on Instagram [http://bit.ly/twk_instagram] * Join the Facebook Group [http://bit.ly/TWKFB] * Leave a 5-Star Review [https://bit.ly/lovethepodcast] * Subscribe on YouTube [http://bit.ly/TravelwithKristin]   Find more at https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/ [https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/]

Did you know you can vote for abroad, even if you're just traveling or on vacation? Your vote counts, even if you're not physically present during the U.S. elections this year.    Although U.S. citizens living or slow traveling abroad make up the 10th-11th largest state in the country, only 3-8% of them vote (compared with 66% living at home). Let's change that this year!    Here are resources to help you vote in the U.S. elections:  * FVAP: Federal Voting Assistance Program [https://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter] * Overseas Vote Foundation [https://www.overseasvotefoundation.org/] * Find an embassy or consulate at Travel.State.Gov [https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/while-abroad/voting.html]   Join Your Party:  * Democrats Abroad [https://www.democratsabroad.org/] * Republicans Abroad [https://republicansoverseas.com/]   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron [https://bit.ly/TWKPatreon] *   Buy a Coffee [https://bit.ly/coffee4kristin] *   Follow on Instagram [http://bit.ly/twk_instagram] *   Join the Facebook Group [http://bit.ly/TWKFB] *   Leave a 5-Star Review [https://bit.ly/lovethepodcast] *   Subscribe on YouTube [http://bit.ly/TravelwithKristin]   See the show notes pages at https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/ [https://podcast.travelingwithkristin.com/] for more.