June 25, 2024

Living the Slow Life in Portugal with Veteran Digital Nomad, Conni Biesalski

1 hour 30 minutes

What do you do if you're a traveler or nomad who feels lost in life and the world?

During the pandemic, long-term nomad, Conni Biesalski, found herself back in her home country of Germany with no job and no plan. Fresh from a painful breakup, she was "lost, single, and lonely," as she puts it. But then, everything changed.

Today, she's living a slow-paced, intentional, and fulfilling lifestyle with her partner and dog on the beaches of Portugal.

If you've ever felt lonely, depressed, or confused along your digital nomad journey, this episode is for you. This episode is also for you if you're interested in living in Portugal someday. Or, if you've ever felt anxiety or apprehension about the idea of moving abroad or becoming location independent.

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Topics Discussed:

The early days of digital nomadism
Living and working in the Gili Islands
Finding love while traveling internationally
Digital nomad burnout and how to heal from it
The Art of Slow Travel
How travel affects your nervous system and how to regulate it
Living in Sri Lanka
Living the slow life in Portugal
The cost-of-living in Portugal
Paying taxes in Portugal
Choosing to lead a "boring" life (and why you should try it)
The power of somatic breathwork
And much more!

Questions Answered:

How did you first start making money online?
When did you start to feel burnt out as a digital nomad?
How did you know you were burnt out? What symptoms did you experience?
What tools help with healing after a break up?
How did you heal your body, brain fog, and digestive issues?
How does your nervous system react to traveling compared to being stable in one place?
How did you and your partner decide on a home base location?
How much does your rent cost in Portugal?
And more!

Episode Resources:

Take the Breathwork and Nervous System Foundations Course
Trauma Healing Tools: Transformational Breathwork, Somatic Experiencing, NARM
Recommended Books: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferris
Creators & Thought Leaders Mentioned: Nomadic Matt, Tony Robbins, Joe Dispenza
Other Expat Resources: Canggu Community Facebook Group (Expat & Local), NOMADX

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Ep 185: Finding Love Abroad, Living in Mexico as an Expat Family, and Coping With Burnout With Amy Scott of Nomadtopia Radio
Ep 206: How To Cure Travel Itinerary Overwhelm and More of Your Travel Questions Answered
Ep 209: Why I Left the USA for UK
Ep 223: Slow Travel Tips from Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo
Ep 229: How To Find Balance in a Slow Travel Lifestyle While Working For Yourself with Chelsea Riffe
Ep 245: Sailing into the Unknown with Ruby Rose: Navigating Burnout & Mental Health in a Freedom Lifestyle
Ep 251: Slow Traveling Europe + Van Life with Chase Warrington from About Abroad
Ep 255: Living in Europe, Side Hustle Struggles, and Remote Work Real Talk - Live Call with Kristin
Ep 260: The One Thing 97% of Expats Don't Do