Erika Lind is a solo female traveler (and one of Kristin’s YouTube subscribers) who grew up in the United States but decided to renounce her US citizenship during the coronavirus pandemic. Now based in Vancouver, Canada, Erika agreed to come on Badass Digital Nomads to share her story on renouncing. 

In part 1 of this interview, Kristin and Erika talk about what led her to renounce her US citizenship, her experience traveling solo abroad as a female, and why she chose to settle in Vancouver, Canada. She shares info on her cost of living and quality of life there, while she and Kristin also discuss how ancestry and your DNA could affect where you choose to travel or living abroad.

Erika also gives insight into the process of getting citizenship in Canada, explaining why it may be easier for some people and more difficult for others.

Have you ever considered renouncing your US citizenship and moving to Canada or another foreign country by yourself? If so, this podcast is for you. 

And make sure to tune in for part 2 next week to learn more about the pros and cons of renouncing your US citizenship. 

EPISODE 114 TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Why Erika chose to live in Canada.
• Certain categories of Canadian citizenship.
• The cost of living, housing, and food in Canada.
• How Erika found a job abroad. 
• How to get sponsored for Canadian citizenship. 
• Erika’s experience moving to NYC alone at 21 and solo traveling the world as a female. 
• The link between your DNA, your ancestry, and where you travel.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED:

• Is it hard to get Canadian citizenship?
• What do you love about living in Canada and why did you choose to live there?
• Is your job in Vancouver location-independent?
• How did you come across my channel and why do you enjoy travel/expat content?
• What European countries have you been to?
• And much more!

RESOURCES

Videos:

• Watch the video version of this interview (coming soon) 
• Digital Nomads in Santorini, Greece [nomad cruise]
• Digital Nomad Cruise Day 6: Ancient Olympia Greece
• Nomad Cruise 6 Travel Vlog - Mediterranean Edition
• EXPAT EXPLAINS: Americans Abroad on Paying Taxes and Renouncing Citizenship
• 8 Reasons Why People LEAVE Costa Rica [Why I Left]

 

Podcasts:

• Insights from Meditating for 100 Hours in 10 Days
• Benefits of Meditation + Doing a 10-Day Silent Vipassana Course
• How U.S. Expats Feel About Paying Taxes Abroad and Renouncing Citizenship
• The Shocking Truth About How US Expats Vote
• Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad (Part 1)
• Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad (Part 2)

Articles:

• The Most Underrated Destinations for Digital Nomads (Canada is #1!)
• Summer Travel Destinations Around the World

Places to Visit in Vancouver:

• Miku Waterfront restaurant
• JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
• Waves Coffee House

Other Creators:

• Graham Stephan on YouTube
• Tangerine Travels

Learn About Your Ancestry:

• Ancestry.com

Connect with Kristin: 

• Follow on Instagram
• Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube 
• Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube
• Follow on Medium
• Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson
• Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group

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