How do you really know a culture? Immerse yourself in it! Travelers are increasingly seeking these authentic, immersive experiences in new places. Being unfamiliar with the basics, like how to get around, how to speak the language, which restaurants serve the real deal, and which serve a touristy rendition of local food, can be very difficult to understand the bigger picture. But there’s no need to fear because immersing yourself in other cultures is the best thing you can do for yourself.

David Mcneil of Expat Empire joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in another meaningful and educational episode of The New Nomad, discussing what it really means to be a modern nomad. In this day and age, the Laptop Lifestyle is truly convenient and at the same time, a new terrain to explore. People like David help other people achieve their nomad goals by ensuring that they are fully equipped wherever they go. They talked about how challenging but fulfilling the new nomadic lifestyle is and provided tips on the difficulties one would encounter in such an adventure. Truly an episode that takes you to different places!

[5:14] Travelling for the right reason

[7:06] Watch, learn, and listen

[12:31] Getting set up and making friends in a new environment

[15:53] Countries that allow digital nomad status

[18:10] We’re all the same but different

[24:23] Why it’s good to go to real experts that to specialised Google experts

GUEST BIO:

David started Expat Empire because he has a genuine passion for living abroad. While he is originally from the United States, he’s been living abroad permanently since 2014 in Tokyo (2 years), Berlin (3 years), and Porto, Portugal since 2019. In total, he has traveled to nearly 60 countries so far. His life goal is to help others to discover the lifestyle that provides them with the greatest possible motivation and excitement, and then work with them to create and execute a plan to achieve it - whether that includes transitioning to a flexible career in tech, moving abroad, working remotely, becoming a digital nomad, or starting a bootstrapped business. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, David has spent his career in software product management and investment banking. He has also participated in many speaking engagements about topics such as bootstrapping businesses, product management, and working abroad at universities including Berlin Technical University and Beuth Hochschule Berlin.

David McNeill Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/expatdavid/
Website: https://expatempire.com/team/david-mcneill/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/expatdavid


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