The Chris the Freelancer Podcast

The Chris the Freelancer Podcast

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  • 27: Jakarta for Digital Nomads (My Experience)

    My review of Jakarta, Indonesia after two weeks of living and working remotely in the city.


    Timecodes:

    00:00 Introduction

    02:53 Arrival in Jakarta

    08:39 Where to stay

    12:50 General impressions

    15:40 Covid restrictions

    18:00 Where to get a sim card

    18:57 Coworking and Cafes

    21:05 Gyms and Fitness

    23:04 Food

    25:43 Transportation

    28:23 Cons of Jakarta

    31:55 Friendly locals and safety

    33:40 Summary

    36:53 Conclusion


    Links mentioned

    Grab (Ride-sharing App)

    https://www.grab.com/


    Gojek (Ride-sharing App)

    https://www.gojek.com/

    39 min
  • 26: Manila for Digital Nomads (28 days in the Philippines)

    My review of Manila, The Philippines after one month of living and working remotely in the city.


    Timecodes:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:09 How I ended up in Manila

    02:37 Philippines entry requirements (covid and onward travel)

    05:00 Arrival at the airport

    06:15 Best areas to stay in Manila

    10:31 First impressions of Manila

    11:00 Masks

    12:32 My impression of the people

    13:34 Touristic attractions in Manila

    16:10 Bumpy roads

    16:40 Stupid levels of security

    18:06 Language barrier

    19:44 Covid situation in Manila (masks and vaccination)

    21:42 Digital Nomad community in Manila

    23:18 My overall thoughts on Manila

    25:18 What’s coming up for me and the podcast


    Links mentioned

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    My previous review of Istanbul

    https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/y9tdAql1Etb

    Grab (Ride-sharing App)

    https://www.grab.com/

    WeWork

    https://www.wework.com/

    28 min
  • 25: Istanbul for Digital Nomads (My Experience)

    My review of Istanbul, Turkey after one month of living and working remotely in Europe’s biggest city.


    Timecodes:

    00:00 Introduction

    01:15 Why Istanbul?

    03:25 Covid situation

    06:04 Internet access

    11:45 Gyms & Fitness

    14:01 Transportation options

    17:48 Accomodation

    21:30 Where to stay

    26:16 Being scammed

    37:11 Weird things about Istanbul

    44:13 Pros

    45:55 Cons

    48:50 Top tips

    54:05 Audience questions

    01:05:28 Conclusion


    Links mentioned

    Riley’s Video on Istanbul - https://youtu.be/uqDpSN5bMLA

    The gym in the Green Park Hotel that I used - https://g.page/FiClubTaksim?share

    NomadList - https://nomadlist.com/

    Instanbul Digital Nomads (Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1160472153963742

    1 hr 7 min
  • 24: Lisbon, Portugal - Does it live up to the hype? feat. Sergio Sala

    In this episode I sit down with fellow nomads Sergio Sala and Ivan Kreimer to discuss the hype around Lisbon. How is it for digital nomads?


    Timecodes

    00:00 Introductions

    00:49 How I ended up in Portugal

    01:56 Chris and Sergio share their experience entering Portugal - Covid restrictions?

    04:11 Face mask requirements in Portugal

    09:05 Lisbon vs Gran Canaria (the top two destinations on NomadList currently)

    15:18 Things that make Lisbon cool

    18:07 The issue with Lisbon coffee shops

    18:58 Our experience checking out Outsite coworking cafe and Selina coworking space

    23:00 Ivan breaks down the coworking scene in Lisbon

    24:17 Digital nomad community in Lisbon

    30:16 My least favourite thing about Lisbon + Ivan’s recommended areas to stay

    34:58 What sets Lisbon apart from other destinations

    38:20 Cost of living in Lisbon

    43:10 Good area to stay for a few days

    46:10 Best coworking space with a view

    48:00 Chiang Mai vs Lisbon

    51:53 Addressing Max Rovensky’s twitter thread on Lisbon

    58:29 Shoutout to Sergio’s Youtube channel

    58:54 Lisbon 5 years ago compared to now

    59:27 Best times of the year to visit Lisbon

    01:01:17 Summary


    Links mentioned

    Heden Coworking Space

    https://heden.co/


    Avila Spaces Saldaha

    https://www.getcroissant.com/discover/lisbon/saldanha/avila-spaces-1/


    Max Rovensky’s Twitter thread about Lisbon

    https://twitter.com/MaxRovensky/status/1530481185285095429


    Sergio’s Youtube Channel

    https://www.youtube.com/c/sergiosala

    1 hr 9 min
  • 23: What's Thailand like in 2022? with special guest Riley Bennett (Livin That Life)

    In this episode Chris and Riley discuss what it’s like in Thailand since covid hit from an expat/digital nomad perspective.


    Timecodes:

    [00:00] Introduction

    [01:12] Riley shares his experience living in Thailand over the last 8 months

    [02:11] Chris’s experience with masks in Koh Phangan

    [04:02] The bright side of COVID restrictions for Riley in Thailand

    [07:07] Current entry requirements for Thailand and Chris’s experience getting into Thailand in April 2022

    [09:03] Riley’s experience getting into Thailand in September 2021 and what’s coming up from June 2022

    [12:10] ‘Security Theatre’: Why Thais are required to wear masks

    [13:05] What has changed in Chiang Mai

    [15:46] Chris’s Bangkok experience with covid restrictions

    [17:40] Audience Q&A

    [50:20] Summary of Thailand in 2022 (post-covid)


    Links mentioned

    Riley’s video on Rawai, Phuket

    https://youtu.be/TD7T7pzEOQI

    The seat sleeper

    https://www.instagram.com/seatsleeper/

    Follow Riley on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/rileygbennett/

    52 min
  • 22: How I Became Location Independent

    In this episode, I share more about who I am and how I came to be location independent. In doing so, I hope to help you figure out your path to location independence and overall freedom.

    Timecodes:

    [00:00] Introduction

    [02:09] My story

    [07:30] Take takeaways from my story

    [11:45] More resources


    Links mentioned

    My Skillshare channel: https://www.skillshare.com/user/chrisdodd

    My Youtube channel (for learning web development): https://www.youtube.com/c/CodewithChristheFreelancer

    ‘The Shopify Theme Developer Mastermind’: http://shopifythemedeveloper.com/

    The original Chris the Freelancer Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/christhefreelancer

    Additional articles on how to get started working remotely: https://christhefreelancer.com/blog/remote-work/

    13 min
  • 21: Return to Nomad Life

    Welcome to season 3 of the podcast! In this first episode I give an update on the ‘Chris the Freelancer’ project since closing out season 2 of the podcast in late 2017 and explain why I’m restarting the podcast in 2022.

    Timecodes:

    [00:00] Introduction. I’m back!

    [00:50] What’s been going on since the last podcast

    [05:00] Why I’m restarting the podcast

    [13:10] My plan for season 3

    [16:57] Closing remarks


    Links mentioned:

    Brisbane for Digital Nomads (video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pgfSV0MZNg

    Digital Nomad Life vs “Normal” Life (video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kf29BjaINU

    My Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/christhefreelancer/

    Sydney for Digital Nomads (video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_71wNCBy1g8

    The 40 Hour Work Week in Bali (video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Nnjs32iHs

    19 min
  • 20: From Cleaning Windows to Travelling the World | Nick Nerov on his Entrepreneurial Journey with Amazon
    Nick Nerov is a pro Amazon seller who went from cleaning windows in Toronto to running his Amazon business from locations around the world like Thailand, Croatia and Colombia.
    In this interview, Nick and I discuss dating and culture differences across continents, living in Medellin and his own entrepreneurial journey up until this point.
    Check Nick out at his YouTube channel for more advice specially on Amazon.
    Talking Points
    [01:23] How Nick and his friends found their apartment in Medellin – a 5 bedroom penthouse in El Poblado
    [05:27] How to Negotiate the price of your AirBnB (or anything for that matter)
    [07:20] Nick runs through the list of where he’s been in the last year and how he chooses destinations
    [09:31] Nick reveals his dream destination and an interesting festival he plans to attend there
    [13:16] How Nick learned Spanish
    [15:35] The difference in culture and dating between Asia and South America
    [19:40] A brief history of the pickup industry in Toronto
    [23:31] What it’s like to come home after living abroad
    [25:00] Nick’s entrepreneurial journey from window cleaning to Amazon FBA
    [31:22] What happens when you start to make passive income and become a nomad?
    [35:05] Nick’s plan to expand his Amazon business and move directly to the source
    [39:19] Sourcing products directly in China vs sourcing online
    [44:47] Why most people fail to make money on Amazon and what made Nick successful
    [48:37] Nick’s final advice for succeeding with Amazon FBA
    Links Mentioned

    * AirBnB
    * Never Split the Difference (Book)
    * Kanamara Matsuri (Penis Festival)
    * Baselang Spanish Training
    * Pimsleur Spanish Training
    * David Bond
    * The Game (book)
    * Alibaba.com
    * Poorly Made in China (Book)
    * Nick Nerov’s YouTube Channel

    53 min
  • 20: From Cleaning Windows to Travelling the World | Nick Nerov on his Entrepreneurial Journey with Amazon
    Nick Nerov is a pro Amazon seller who went from cleaning windows in Toronto to running his Amazon business from locations around the world like Thailand, Croatia and Colombia.
    In this interview, Nick and I discuss dating and culture differences across continents, living in Medellin and his own entrepreneurial journey up until this point.
    Check Nick out at his YouTube channel for more advice specially on Amazon.
    Talking Points
    [01:23] How Nick and his friends found their apartment in Medellin – a 5 bedroom penthouse in El Poblado

    [05:27] How to Negotiate the price of your AirBnB (or anything for that matter)

    [07:20] Nick runs through the list of where he’s been in the last year and how he chooses destinations

    [09:31] Nick reveals his dream destination and an interesting festival he plans to attend there

    [13:16] How Nick learned Spanish

    [15:35] The difference in culture and dating between Asia and South America

    [19:40] A brief history of the pickup industry in Toronto

    [23:31] What it’s like to come home after living abroad

    [25:00] Nick’s entrepreneurial journey from window cleaning to Amazon FBA

    [31:22] What happens when you start to make passive income and become a nomad?

    [35:05] Nick’s plan to expand his Amazon business and move directly to the source

    [39:19] Sourcing products directly in China vs sourcing online

    [44:47] Why most people fail to make money on Amazon and what made Nick successful

    [48:37] Nick’s final advice for succeeding with Amazon FBA
    Links Mentioned

    * AirBnB
    * Never Split the Difference (Book)
    * Kanamara Matsuri (Penis Festival)
    * Baselang Spanish Training
    * Pimsleur Spanish Training
    * David Bond
    * The Game (book)
    * Alibaba.com
    * Poorly Made in China (Book)
    * Nick Nerov’s YouTube Channel

    53 min
  • 19: Julian Goldie on Making Passive Income with Fiverr + Medellin for Digital Nomads
    Julian Goldie is a freelance copywriter and level 2 seller on Fiverr. He’s also the founder of King Passive, a website to help freelancers succeed on Fiverr and make passive income.
    After meeting in Chiang Mai, Chris and Julian re-unite in Medellin after almost a year of travelling the world.
    Talking Points
    [01:09] Coworking spaces in Medellin
    [03:13] Cost of living in Medellin
    [04:29] The Language barrier in Medellin
    [07:50] Medellin for digital nomads
    [11:15] Julian’s experiences in Playa del Carmen and Bali
    [15:30] Chiang Mai Withdrawals and cost of living in Medellin (cont’d)
    [20:35] Julian’s journey to making money online and what he does now
    [26:35] Making money with Fiverr
    [31:19] Getting started on UpWork and how it compares to providing services on Fiverr
    [35:40] Our corporate experiences before becoming digital nomads and what motivates to travel
    [38:55] Our conversation returns to Thailand and living in Chiang Mai
    [42:01] Hitting goals as a nomad and what’s next for both of us
    Links Mentioned

    * Tinkko Coworking Space
    * La Casa Redondo (Coworking Space)
    * CoworkingC and Coco Coworking Space in Las Palmas
    * Pimsleur Spanish Training Program
    * Duolingo and Rosetta Stone
    * Selina CoWork Medellin
    * Dojo Coworking Space in Bali
    * Nomad Cruise
    * Medellin Destination Report
    * Fiverr and UpWork
    * Julian’s Website – King Passive
    * Stephanie DanForth (Interview on Fiverr and UpWork)
    * Julian Goldie’s Fiverr Account

    46 min

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