The New Nomad

Being a full-time traveller allows you to experience more places than you ever would during just two weeks of PTO. But life as a full-time traveler isn't always pretty - on the road or off it. And sometimes, life's challenges are even harder while traveling. Nora Dunn, the person behind the travel blog The Professional Hobo, has been a digital nomad and has slow-travelled in 60 countries can attest to that.

In this episode of The New Nomad, Nora joins our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, in educating and entertaining their listeners with tales from their travels. From how to travel with minimal expenses to shocking stories about animals they encountered, our three nomads certainly had their audience laughing and intrigued. With slow traveling, you’ll be able to see more of the world than you may have ever dreamed of. Remember: the most important thing is to just get started! The whole world awaits.

[3:09] Sometimes, children are wiser than adults

[5:39] That feeling when you use your passport again

[8:44] How animals make traveling a different experience

[16:55] Tracking your expenses to sustain the digital nomad lifestyle

[20:17] Immersing in other’s culture teaches you a lot about life

[24:13] It is still a lot of fun being a tourist

Nora Dunn is a Professional Hobo and International Freelance Writer, who enjoys life on the road and was with no fixed address (she now has her homebase in Toronto, Canada).

As a former Certified Financial Planner, Nora travels responsibly despite her Hobo moniker. She has the key to traveling full-time in a financially sustainable way, and helps others achieve the same dreams. Nora travels slowly and in a culturally immersive way through free accommodation techniques such as house-sitting, volunteering, living on boats, hospitality exchanges, and more; and she has parlayed her expertise and experience into the ebook How to Get Free Accommodation Around the World, Tales of Trains: Where the Journey is the Destination, and Working on the Road: The Unconventional Guide to Full-Time Freedom.

Guest Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/noradunn
Twitter: hobonora
Blog: theprofessionalhobo.com


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Work online and travel the world. It sounds wonderful and more possible than ever. In an ever-globalizing world where flight prices are dropping and technology is developing at a dizzying rate, working online from anywhere in the world has never been so accessible to so many people. John Lee of www.WFA.team can attest to the dream of being able to work anywhere can be your reality.

John joins our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, in laying out the realities of working from anywhere in the world. Our three nomads talk about the oohs and ahhs in the life of a digital nomad - from raising kids to visas to accommodations. They all agreed that while being able to work anywhere, it does come with certain challenges that one can overcome with research, resourcefulness, and help from communities around the world. It is truly a colorful lifestyle that takes a lot of preparation and planning to achieve.

[1:06] Home Sweet Home

[5:05] Looking at the World Through Children’s Eyes

[9:57] Travel + Work = Digital Nomad

[10:51] The Game Changer: Digital Nomad Visa

[17:12] Not Everyone Has the Luxury of Being a Digital Nomad

[19:29] How Culture Influences The Workforce

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John Lee speaks 6 languages and has travelled to 60+ countries. Over the last 20 years he has lived in Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands and Thailand. His previous start-up, CultureMee, an intercultural communication platform, won “Best Travel Technology Product” at the Global Youth Travel Awards in 2018. Prior to CultureMee, John held senior finance roles in FTSE listed CRH Plc. There, he travelled to over 150+ locations over a 10 year period and got to see first hand the challenges of dealing with complex corporate tax, individual tax and employment law across multiple jurisdictions.

John Lee Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/j0hnlee
Company Website: wfa.team/
Website: culturemee.com/


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Have you ever thought how convenient it would be if there is an app accessible through your phone that has everything you need in being a digital nomad? Imagine a tool in your arsenal where your normally organized-cluttered life would be efficient with all the visa information, tips about the country you’re going to, or even the logistics of your personal stuff. How cool is that? Well, Nicole Caba, founder and CEO of an app that made it possible for digital nomads to travel with ease.

In this episode of The New Nomad, Nicole joins our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, in exploring the wonderful world of digital nomads via Avvinue, an app that definitely makes a difference in traveling for our laptop-wielding warriors. They discussed the opportunities that we all have now when it comes to making your ideas a real money-maker or just learning things via Hackathons. This is really a fun experience for everyone, digital nomad or not. Truly an episode worth listening to.

[1:27] Taking advantage of what technology can do for you

[10:14] Organizing your life as a digital nomad via Avvinue

[15:44] Hackathons: a playground for thinkers and innovators

[17:44] People love giving advice

[21:45] Tools that you van use to bring out the innovator in you

[27:39] Relationships should not hinder you in moving forward

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Nicole Caba was born to Dominican and Puerto Rican parents and raised in the US. As a child of an immigrant, Nicole was always eager to experience life abroad. In 2019, she sold her personal belongings and moved to France with her partner and launched Avvinue, an expat moving platform. Over the previous 10 years, Nicole provided her expertise in logistics, planning and technical project management for Fortune 500 global companies and launched a mobile app to market. Now, Nicole is determined to make it easier for people to move and get settled abroad with the Avvinue platform and as host of The Moving Roadmap podcast.


Nicole Caba Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nicolexcaba?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicolexcaba
Website: https://www.avvinue.com/team/nicole-caba

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How many of you travelers can attest that staying fit during your globe-trotting journey is challenging? When you hear "digital nomad", the first thing that comes to your mind is a person enjoying the sun on a tropical beach somewhere, maybe sipping on a delicious cocktail. The reality is digital nomad is a lifestyle that takes time (and tears, sweat, and blood) to achieve. Besides the usual grinding on our laptops, our weapon of choice, it takes discipline and routines to stay healthy living this lifestyle. Eric Lashun, the curator of The Freedom Lifestyle blog, can attest to that.

Our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, together with Eric, talked about the perks and the challenges of being a digital nomad. They discussed how important your body’s nutritional needs are, especially when you’re travelling and in a foreign country. All three of them can definitely say that it’s not just about sunshine and good food, it’s also about the discipline and the cultural experience you gain in your travels. So if you’re into fitness and healthy living, digital nomad or not, listening to this episode is a must.

[6:02] Digital nomads: the laptop-wielding warriors

[11:18] Routines are your day’s map

[13:35] Good food, good you

[16:16] Your body’s input is your body’s output

[18:17] Japan: an introvert’s haven

[21:53] Bring a travel partner or not?

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Eric Lashun, a seasoned digital nomad, has lived in over 30 countries and is obsessed with his nomadic lifestyle. Back in 2013, he got a job with an airline. He discovered the world of traveling and is determined to continue this life after the airline business. He writes about his journey of being a digital nomad to help others like himself.


Eric Lashun Links:
Podcast: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/freedom-lifestyle-podcast-eric-lashun-34_yJ5X7gkI/
Website: https://ericlashun.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricLaShun/


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A good assistant is simply heaven-sent, a remote assistant moreso. A virtual assistant provides various services to entrepreneurs or businesses from a remote location. From digital marketing tasks, scheduling appointments and managing events to personal errands. You can make a virtual assistant do almost anything. Jamie Jay, the CEO and Founder of Bottleneck Distance Assistance believes that virtual assistants, or distant assistants, can make your life easier - you have more time to do the things you’re great at while delegating the nitty-gritty tasks.

In this episode of The New Nomad, Jamie joins our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in discussing what a blessing a great distant assistant is to business owners.Our three nomads also tackled the things to consider when hiring one especially the cost and the skills as the ways in which a VA can help you and your business are as unique and diverse as the individual VAs are themselves. So if you are thinking of hiring one (or you already have one), this is an episode you don’t ever want to miss.

[5:53] The pandemic's effect on outsourcing remote assistance

[8:11] Delegating tasks so you can lead with kindness

[13:42] The shift from a an office cubicle to working on the go

[17:49] Transactional relationship vs a long-term partnership

[19:28] Thinking differently is essential to advancement

[22:07] Why hiring assistance from other countries is a win-win

Jaime Jay is the founder and CEO of Bottleneck Distant Assistants. Jaime has been sourcing Dedicated Distant Assistants from the Philippines since 2006. His provocative point of view is the foundation for this company – “Is your job getting in the way of you doing your best work?”.

Jaime is the author of 'Quit Repeating Yourself: How Today's Leaders Are Using Systems and Processes to Grow Their Business the Right Way'. This book was written for business leaders, managers and entrepreneurs to help generate a sustainable business model and explores the intersections of culture, leadership, systems, processes, recruiting and hiring.

He also enjoys spending time with his wife Sara and their dog Nikita, playing hockey, traveling, boating, playing guitar and country music.


Jaime Jay Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimejay/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BottleneckDA
Website: https://bottleneck.online/


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As technology allows us to become more and more connected with the world digitally, new possibilities for the way that we can live our lives have sprung up. With the internet becoming so much more accessible and comprehensive, safety is just a tap of a finger away. Anthony “TC” Williams, Area Vice President Multinational Benefits & Human Resources Consulting - Great Lakes & Heartland at Gallagher, a digital nomad whose mantra is always be prepared when traveling.

Our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, joined by TC discussed the shift in safety as most of us adapt to work-from-anywhere life. They talked about how to enjoy what life has to offer in your travels while keeping yourself safe. They also have given their insights in how to protect yourself and your loved ones whenever you travel. This is truly a knowledge-filled episode that you, as travelers, do not want to miss.

[4:32] Things to consider in traveling

[6:17] We are in the middle of a multi-pandemic

[16:53] There is always a risk in traveling

[19:21] Be prepared wherever you go

[20:59] Keep your loved ones in the know

[26:48] Go out and enjoy the world

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Being the Area Vice President Multinational Benefits & Human Resources Consulting - Great Lakes & Heartland of Gallagher, Anthony “TC” Williams is well versed in duty of care and how to keep your employees safe whenever they travel for business and even for leisure. A digital nomad who loves music a lot, particularly rock, is an avid reader and a first time guest in a podcast (which he is ecstatic about).


Anthony TC Williams Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anthony-tc-williams-73b53b38
Website: ajg.com/us/services/multinational-benefits-hr/


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Technology has changed almost everything about the way we live, from how we travel and navigate to the ways we share information and take photos. For those of you who are in your 20s (and older), I am sure you noticed significant differences in traveling in this day and age. Some things disappear, some things get invented. Modern technologies, smartphones and the internet mean tasks that once took days, weeks or months now happen instantly, at the press of a button or swipe of a screen. Being Microsoft’s Global Director of Travel, Transportation & Hospitality, Shane O’Flaherity is tasked to lead the technology that we enjoy today to make traveling easier and organized.

Hosts Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, together with Shane, shared their take on the AI technology that makes traveling a breeze. They talked about its numerous benefits for travelers who want to make the most of their time and the downsides of it when it comes to privacy. With many travellers already seeking a more customised and “local” experience, truly personalised trips via apps and websites are already beginning to take off. So take out your smartphones as you might want to book your next journey while listening to this episode of The New Nomad.

[3:24] There’s no school better than the Old School (or not?)

[7:48] AI assisted travel: the future of traveling

[10:52] My data is mine until I choose to share it

[17:11] On AI Big Brother-ing and privacy

[19:21] Meeting new people via micro communities

[23:09] Safety, security, and technology

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Shane O’Flaherty is a global business executive and entrepreneur with a successful track record of leading his businesses and departments to their highest potential. His 25+ year career has been a catalyst for “Business Reinvention” — having excelled in moving industries forward through corporate leadership, strategy, venture capital, technology, customer experience, sales and marketing, operations, quality assurance and consulting.

As Microsoft’s Global Director of Travel, Transportation & Hospitality, Shane has been leading innovation and driving digital transformation at leading travel and transportation industry companies to redefine their customer and employee journeys in addition to driving cost compression in their operations. He introduces underlying cloud technology Shane plays a leading role in driving the intelligent cloud and intelligent edge, with technology that utilizes artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, cognitive services, machine learning, blockchain, VR/MR/AR that are all focused on driving new business values and assisting clients in reimaging their business. To date, Shane has consistently exceeded 100% of his annual sales target on his 2.5 billion dollar territory at Microsoft – all while creating long-term positioning and sales strategies.

Shane O’Flaherty Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-o-flaherty/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stoflaherty?lang=en

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When you hear digital nomads, you automatically think of people who have all the time in the world to travel yet earning a sustainable income. You think of flexibility. You think of FREEDOM. What most people don’t realize is that it takes a lot to be a digital nomad. As a laptop-wielding warrior, traveling to different countries means that you deal with timezone differences. You deal with safety concerns. Your ultimate weapon is to educate yourself of the risks in this lifestyle. And that’s where Ben Bader comes into play.

In this episode of The New Nomad, Ben talks about the importance of duty of care and duty of loyalty to companies and their employees. He, together with hosts Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, gave tips on how to place boundaries when it comes to working from anywhere. They talked about why it is not convenient for companies and employers to have their employees work the nine-to-five when there is a better choice, especially with the globalization movement. This episode is definitely filled with things that you, as a digital nomad, will find useful sooner or later.

[3:50] Duty of care: beyond the legal definition

[7:28] Employees and employer well-being partnership

[11:00] Trust begets trust

[12:28] The rules of engagement when it comes to work schedule

[16:13] Using Legos to bring out the inner child in people

[20:48] The duty of loyalty

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Benjamin is Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in International Human Resource Management at Newcastle University Business School, UK. He is a highly qualified academic and has been published in journals such as Human Resource Management, International Journal of Human Resource Management, and Journal of International Management. 

Moreover, he lead an academic network funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), in which German scholars worked on topics related to Expatriate Management. Benjamin was awarded his doctoral degree (Dr. rer. pol.) in 2013 from the University of Hamburg and his first degree in Business Administration from the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg. Benjamin has also studied at the American University in Washington, DC, and his areas of expertise include research on Expatriate Management, Diversity & Inclusion Management, as well as Top Management Team (TMT) research. Benjamin has solid experience of working in industry and has worked at Merrill Lynch Global Private Client Group, Washington, DC and at the UVEX Winter Holding GmbH & Co KG in Industrial Sales and product management.


Benjamin Bader Links:
Website: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/business-school/staff/profile/benjaminbader.html#background
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-bader/detail/photo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/benjamin_bader?lang=en


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There’s a reason why professionals from almost every industry have jumped onto the bandwagon of internet marketing. It’s because they realized the ability of the internet to build brands. There was a time when only celebrities or big companies had personal brands. A time when famous singers, musicians, and actors got all the attention. A personal brand isn’t that much different from a business brand. Instead of marketing a store or product, you’re marketing yourself. Christina Voll helps people build their personal branding and increase traffic to their sites and pages.

In this episode of The New Nomad, Christina joins our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, in educating the audience about how important your online presence is whether you’re a business owner or a freelancer. They gave tips on how to thrive in this digital era and discussed the strategies that work for you to better market yourself which is vital for digital nomads. Their conversation about their experiences are value-filled and would certainly help aspiring digital nomads on their journey.

[5:48] The importance of brand identity

[7:48] Social media: an important avenue for personal branding

[11:15] Getting your message across

[14:44] Believe that it is possible and it will be

[17:05] Keeping everything simple

[23:12] Get off the beaten path

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Christina Voll helps startups grow by specializing in organic and paid social, content marketing, brand development, and growth strategy. She worked remotely for the past 6 years for various types of clients in many different countries, in which she provides content marketing, Facebook advertising, business development, email marketing, and website design and development through Wix. She helps develop their brand identity and create and increase their brand presence.

Christina has worked with a marketing startup as the head of digital marketing, has done growth work, organic, and paid social for several startups and influencers. She has worked on strategy for companies located in 5 different continents, including a leading Growth Hacking agency in Israel. She was a Business Development Manager growing software from Spain into the North American market and helped create a community for a social sharing app in the United States. Christina worked with tech companies, small start-ups, and big corporate companies, giving life to their branding and content marketing strategies.

She is currently residing in Athens, Greece.

Christina Voll Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinavollxo/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/christina-voll-b7337698
Personal Website: https://www.christinavoll.com/
Website: https://www.riseremotely.com/


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We’re living in the digital dystopia and all that we, working travelers, want to do now is TRAVEL. We’re currently seeing the rise of digital nomad visas worldwide as well as entrenched communities of remote workers and ex-pats settle in hotspots and hubs across the globe. Many destinations are hoping the remote work visas will generate income to help make up for lost tourism revenue due to the pandemic but laws in most countries are not set up to deal with this new class of modern nomads who are living and working remotely around the world. And that’s where Dave Williams comes in.

Dave, a serial digital entrepreneur, is on a mission to revolutionize the way remote work travelers, or “Digital Nomads”, live, work, and travel the world. He joins our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in this episode of The New Nomad to tackle the challenges when it comes to digital nomad accommodations and all that nitty-gritty. Our three travelers also shared their travel experiences and some really useful tips for both new and seasoned nomads. This is an episode you surely don’t want to miss.

[7:16] Why do more and more people want to be digital nomads?

[9:28] The nitty-gritty of visas

[12:34] What to consider in finding your spot

[18:02] The positive economic impact of the digital nomads

[20:54] It helps if you speak the language

[21:16] The cool tools you need in the laptop-wielding lifestyle

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Dave leads the company as its Chairman and CEO, and is a pioneer in the digital marketing, advertising, and ad tech industries as a serial digital entrepreneur over the past 20+ years. He has also experienced multiple exits in the early formative stages of the search engine marketing, social media, and ad-tech industries with prior company headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and New York City.

After visiting over 50 countries in their global travels, Dave and his wife, Jen (the company’s Chief Fun Officer), and their dog, Manu, now reside in Lisbon, Portugal, and the Northern Algarve, where they are learning to surf and using as a base for their European travels.


Dave Williams Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidnicolwilliams
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dave360
Website: https://nomadx.com/