Kathleen O’Donnell is a freelance writer and former digital nomad who has lived in Greece full-time since 2022. Athens, with all its chaotic charm, has become Kathleen’s home, and her love for the country keeps getting stronger. 

Kathleen started her writing business, secured a residency visa in Greece, and has grown her business into a sustainable and successful company. 

In this episode:

• How Kathleen transitioned from a corporate job in Boston to freelancing in Greece
• Requirements for the Greek digital nomad visa and residency permit
• Why Athens is an amazing city — but not for everyone
• How Kathleen built a successful freelance writing business
• Greek bureaucracy and living with uncertainty
• Advice for women over 30 who dream of moving abroad but feel scared

Where to find Kathleen:

• Substack: American Girl in Greece
• Travel blog: mylonesomeroads.com
• Greek nomad visa/permit process
• LinkedIn

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