Learn Matt Bowles took that the "oh-so-common" career trajectory of Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned location independent entrepreneur turned minimalist world traveler and podcast host - and how he's been able to visit 80+ countries over the last 12 years all while running a remote real estate company.

 

Plus, he reveals some of his favorite under the radar digital nomad locations, including 2 that I've never heard anyone mention before.

 

00:00 Introduction to Matt Bowles and His Journey

05:18 The Transition to Location Independence

10:06 Discovering the Four Hour Workweek

14:41 Building a Location Independent Business

15:52 Living in LA vs. Traveling

20:21 The Itinerant Lifestyle Begins

24:02 Joining Remote Year and Finding Community

28:35 The Joy of Group Travel Experiences

30:49 Building Lasting Connections Through Travel

35:09 Evolving Travel Styles and Networks

39:36 Exploring New Travel Programs

43:16 Under-the-Radar Digital Nomad Destinations

48:11 The Importance of Immersive Travel

51:25 Finding Your Travel Base

56:38 Sustaining a Business in a Changing Landscape

01:00:18 Navigating the Real Estate Market Cycle

01:02:53 The Importance of Market Agnosticism

01:04:36 Balancing Focus and Curiosity in Business

01:07:04 The Value of Podcasting as a Creative Outlet

01:10:40 Building a Personal Brand Through Storytelling

01:15:00 The Intersection of Travel and Real Estate

01:20:47 Embracing Location Independence

01:25:05 Creating Meaningful Connections in the Digital Nomad Community