Best The Nomad Project Location Inspired Stories Podcasts (2025)

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Travel Couple’s Airbnb Disaster and The Secret to a Full Refund with Remote Project Manager, Archie | EP 54 41:35

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What if the hardest part of becoming a digital nomad isn't finding work or booking flights but knowing which countries actually want you there? Ryan sits down with Archie, an "accidental digital nomad" who's been exploring Europe for three years with his girlfriend. After surviving a nightmare bed bug situation in Spain, Archie learned the hard way…

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How To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Perils of Tourism, Embracing Tourist Traps, and the Impact of Travel with Paige McClanahan 1:40:12

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How is tourism impacting communities, and what can we do about it? Paige McClanahan joins me to talk about the dualities of the tourism industry and how we can have deeper travel experiences while benefiting the world. Paige McClanahan is the author of The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel. She is an American journalist based…

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7 Chile Hidden Gems: Off-the-Beaten Path in Patagonia, Mapuche Culture, and More with Steph Dyson 1:34:36

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Want to explore volcanoes, wine valleys, remote wilderness, and vibrant indigenous cultures, all in one country? Why not make Chile your next adventure? Steph Dyson is a travel journalist, guidebook author, and founder of the website Worldly Adventurer. She has spent nearly a decade living and travelling across Latin America, including three years …

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Remote Roundup: True Costs of Long-Term Travel, Taxes & Borderless Living, an Underrated Productivity Habit, + More (October 2025) 1:17:08

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What tools and routines make the biggest difference for nomads? What really drives down your cost of living abroad, and what are you giving up to get there? On this month’s episode, Caitlin and Janessa swap stories on budgeting, daily tradeoffs, and what it takes to feel comfortable in constant motion. You'll hear their thoughts on shifting priorit…

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Europe’s Most Affordable Digital Nomad Hub: Why Remote Workers Across the Globe are Escaping to This Mountain Town - Nomad Notes | EP 53 7:49

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Wonder what it’s like to live and work in a European mountain town as a digital nomad? Host Ryan Mellon takes you behind the scenes of his recent adventure to Bansko, Bulgaria. Find out why this picturesque town should be on every digital nomad’s radar. From the thrill of flying on the Airbus A380 to the breathtaking views of mountain ranges, you’l…

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7 Epic Travel Fitness Adventures (For All Levels) and Solo Travel for Transformation with Heidi Nicklaus (+ Jason’s Ultimate Travel Blunder) 1:11:23

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What would your travels look like if you planned them around the most epic, life-shaping active adventures you could dream up? Heidi Niklaus is the founder of Heidi Runs Abroad LLC, where she helps travelers, expats, and digital nomads maintain their wellness routines on the road. With a background in higher education at Rutgers University, she piv…

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The Strategy That Got Her From California to Living on a Boat in Caribbean for Less than $2,000 a Month with Author Liz Shipton | EP 52 44:13

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What if your monthly expenses could drop below $2,000 and your office view changed from tropical island to pristine beach every few weeks? Ryan welcomes Liz Shipton, a former Silicon Valley tech worker who traded her high-paying job and California rent for life on a 43-foot sailboat. Liz shares how she and her partner sailed from Santa Cruz to the …

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Top 15 USA National Park Hikes: From Iconic Must-Dos to Hidden Wilderness Gems with Jason Frye 1:33:59

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What if the best hikes in America’s national parks aren’t the ones you’ve already heard of? Jason Frye is a travel and outdoor writer who grew up in the mountains of West Virginia and now lives in North Carolina near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. His latest book with Moon Travel Guides, USA National Parks Hiking: The Top 100 Trails, cove…

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Don’t Move to Vietnam Until You Hear THIS with Evan Eh!, Youtuber and Expat - Nomad Notes - EP 51 11:33

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Download Your Free Guide - 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomad https://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/freeguide-copy Ever dream of packing up and moving abroad, but not sure how to actually pull it off? Ryan chats with expat Evan Jordan, who’s been living the dream in Vietnam. Learn: - The ONE thing you need to do before you leave your country - What da…

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How to Harness the Power of Your Intuition (Using the Icelandic Concept of Innsæi) with Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir 1:28:34

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What would life feel like if you could reliably tap into your intuition, even when your logic is pulling in another direction? Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic author, speaker, and creative leader known for popularizing the concept of InnSæi, the Icelandic approach to intuition. She spent years working in international development (including …

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The Biggest Mistake He Made as Digital Nomad with Rens Van Daalen, Youtuber and Founder of the Van Life Network | EP 50 36:21

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What if your morning commute could be replaced by a sunrise on a mountain, a beach walk all while building a thriving online business? Ryan sits down with Rens Van Daalen, a Dutch entrepreneur who traded traditional life for the open road. After years of backpacking broke and burnt out, Rens figured out how to earn online while living in his van an…

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Peru’s Hidden Gems, Why NOT to Hike the Inca Trail + Amazing (Less Crowded) Alternatives with Heather Jasper 1:16:30

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Surviving On a Desert Island + Transformative Travel with Tom Williams from Desert Island Survival 1:18:05

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Top 7 French Riviera Hidden Gems (A Local’s Guide) + A Lifestyle Redesign Built Around Travel with Cédric Pages 1:03:10

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6 Smartphone Apps That Keep You Safe, Connected, and Burnout-Free - Digital Nomad Survival Guide | EP 49 7:28

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Download Your FREE Guide on 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomad https://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/freeguide-copy Are you afraid the digital nomad lifestyle of constant travel will drain you? Ryan Mellon opens up about the reality of burnout on the road and shares his essential daily practices for staying grounded. Safety isn't just about avoiding s…

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Remote Roundup: Intentional Travel, Nomadding Berlin, Work Setups, Co-Living Trends, Overhyped Destinations (September 2025) 1:00:59

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Any American Can Live and Work in Europe with the DAFT Visa (Here’s How) with Cepee, She Hit Refresh| EP 48 8:50

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Download Your Free Guide - 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomad https://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/freeguide-copy You’d love to live abroad, but it seems too complicated? Ryan sits down with Cepee Tabibian explore the often-overlooked visa options that make Europe more accessible than most Americans realize. You’ll hear how a little-known Dutch progr…

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Traveling with No Destination and No Goals: Lessons from a 3-Year, 38,000-Mile Solo Bike Ride Around the World with Jacob Lemanski 56:38

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Safari Planning 101 + How to Build Your Life Around Travel with Scott Brills 1:32:21

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The Travel Card Hack Banks Don’t Want You to Know - Nomad Notes | EP 47 9:57

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Join the Masterclass and Learn how to be a Digital Nomad: https://www.digitalnomadnation.com/masterclass Have you ever wondered how digital nomads keep their money safe while traveling the world? Ryan brings years of experience working remotely across multiple countries, sharing how he’s built a system of backup cards, smart credit card choices, an…

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10 Steps to License Your Product Ideas for Location Independent Passive Income (No Manufacturing Required) with Courtney Laschkewitsch 1:35:39

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Adventures in Urban Exploration with Greg Abandoned 1:34:52

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How a Near-Death Experience in the Philippines Made Her a Stronger Digital Nomad with Ali from @AliRealities | EP 46 11:47

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What if getting caught in a storm and confronting your deepest insecurities became the very experiences that changed how you see freedom, health, and success? Ali shares how travel forced her to face fears she’d been carrying for years and how that shifted everything about the way she works, connects, and dreams. You’ll hear how a near-death moment…

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Counterintuitive Advice on Selling Online, Starting Before You’re Ready, & Building a Fiction Career with Nat Eliason 1:25:06

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The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Heritage of Earth 48:50

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Reduce Your Travel Anxiety: Protecting Expensive Tech Abroad (AFTER Losing My Bag in Greece) - Nomad Notes - EP 45 12:36

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What do you really do when your bag doesn’t show up at the airport, your card gets skimmed, or you’re stuck wondering if that Airbnb safe is actually safe? Ryan shares what rules digital nomads should live by to protect their gear and their money on the road. The underrated travel accessory that eases airport anxiety and the surprising way he keeps…

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15 Years of Sacrifice, Secrets, & Sleeping with Cobras: Refusing an “Ordinary” Life to Build a Lost Paradise with Martin Vrana 1:16:08

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Remote Roundup: Future Hotspots, Productivity Experiments, Digital Nomadding 2.0 (August 2025) 56:53

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Unlocking Pet-Friendly Nomad Life: The Costs, Hacks, and Perks with Lora Pope, Pet Travel Blogger | EP 44 34:39

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Have you been told it's impossible to bring your dog along on a nomadic adventure? When wanderlust strikes, the thought of leaving behind your furry best friend can kill those travel dreams before they even start. Ryan is joined by Lora Pope, who was living in Mexico when a tiny pug puppy literally showed up on her friend's doorstep. One look into …

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100 Documentaries Project: Traveling the Globe to Find Extraordinary Humans + Changing the World One Story at a Time with Robin Danehav 1:05:33

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Disrupting Travel and Building Community with Beth Santos 1:01:21

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Why Work-Life Balance Feels Impossible as a Digital Nomad with Safir Jamal, Global Nomad Pass - Nomad Notes | EP 43 15:11

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Can you really balance remote work with the adventure of exploring new countries? Safir Jamal, founder of Global Nomad Pass, shares how he stays productive on the road without missing out on the magic of each destination. From building intentional routines to carving out true downtime, he offers practical advice that every aspiring nomad needs to h…

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The 5 Best Hacks of “All the Hacks”: Travel, Money & Life Optimization with Chris Hutchins 1:23:43

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7 Ways to Improve Your Next Road Trip (Lessons from our Norway Family Road Trip) with Anne Dorthe 45:34

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The One Dating Mistake Every Nomad Makes…and How to Avoid It with Marvin Athey, Remote Podcast Manager | EP 42 47:51

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Why Do Most Digital Nomad Relationships Crash and Burn Before They Even Start? Ryan Mellon sits down with podcast manager and seasoned nomad Marvin Athey, who’s spent the last 7 years dating across Bali, Da Nang, Eastern Europe, and everywhere in between. Together, they unpack why so many digital nomad relationships flame out fast and what it actua…

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Top 6 Hidden Gems in Riga, Latvia (From Ancient Saunas to Secret Markets) with Lelde Benke-Lungevica 59:53

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How to Plan a Hike on the Inca Trail, Winning $500,000 on a Game Show, Learning from the Past with Philip Gibbons 1:06:23

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An Unforgettable Vietnam Adventure But With an Unexpected Catch - Nomad Notes | EP 41 7:07

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Would you trade your usual weekend routine for a story you’ll still be telling ten years from now? Host Ryan Mellon shares a deeply meaningful story of motorbiking through the Hi Giang loop in Vietnam’s northern mountains, but it wasn’t all smooth riding. A packing mistake left him scrambling, and what followed was equal parts hilarious and humblin…

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Visiting Every National Park in One Year with Conor Knighton 1:54:14

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5 Unexpected Things to Do in Paris and 3 Hidden Gems in France with Paige McClanahan 59:00

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Why Remote Job Hunting Is Rigged Against You and The Fix with Lauren Peikert Remote Growth Marketing & AI Automation Leader | EP 40 37:17

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What if simple changes to your resume are the only thing standing between you and your dream remote job? Guest Lauren Peikert was ready to give up. After months of sending perfectly crafted applications, she was getting nothing. With solid marketing skills and years of startup experience, she couldn’t understand why no one was biting. Turns out, no…

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Digital Detox: Downsizing Your Digital Life to Create Freedom + Reboot Your Lifestyle Business with Corbett Barr 1:19:06

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Trapped on a Bus in Brazil: How a 4-Hour Beach Trip Turned Into a 21-Hour Nightmare – Nomad Notes | EP 39 7:00

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Are you really prepared for the unexpected while traveling? Ryan, The Digital Nomad Coach, shares a true story from his travels through Brazil that started out as a relaxed beach trip and quickly spiraled into a survival situation. You’ll hear how a lack of preparation led to chaos, discomfort, and hard-earned lessons that apply to anyone living a …

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How to Plan Your Camino + Going Beyond the Camino Frances (Secret Routes, Donkey Highways, and Spain’s Hidden Village Network) with Shawn and Lainey 1:36:48

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What Is “Happiness”? Discovering Meaning on the Silk Road with Will Rickard 1:24:29

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What if chasing happiness meant giving up everything you thought you wanted? Will Rickard is the author of The Silk Road to Happiness, a book born from his solo journey through the “Stans" - Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Afghanistan - on a quest to explore happiness through travel, conversations, and culture. After leaving a prestigious c…

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The Real Scotland: Ancient Traditions, Secret Valleys, and Why You Shouldn’t Cut Your Haggis with Andy McAlindon 1:06:21

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Are you craving an adventure that’ll connect you deeper to Scotland’s wild places, warm people, and timeless legends? Andy McAlindon, better known as Andy the Highlander, is a Scottish tour guide, author, actor, and storyteller whose passion for Scotland’s history and culture has captivated millions online. From learning to sword fight on the set o…

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Retiring Early in Da Nang, Vietnam: The Step-by-Step Path to Achieve Remote Income and Location Freedom with Youtuber, Evan Eh! | EP 38 50:35

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What if you could retire early without winning the lottery or building a million-dollar business? Host Ryan Mellon is joined by Evan from the Cost of Living Abroad podcast. While his friends back in Toronto are still grinding away at their desk jobs, Evan is raising his two young kids in tropical Vietnam, running his business from beachside cafes, …

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Tbilisi Travel and Hidden Georgia Gems with Local Guide Levan Giorgadze 59:58

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Why should you travel to Tbilisi, Georgia? While you might come for the 8,000-year-old wine, you’ll want to stay for the wild hospitality and a city full of surprises. Levan Giorgadze is a theater-trained tour guide and founder of Tbilisi Free Walking Tours, where he shares Georgia’s rich history and culture with travelers from all over the world. …

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Timor-Leste Hidden Gems: Blue Whales, Diving, and Slow Travel in One of the World’s Least Visited Countries with Jonty Crane 1:20:11

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Could the least-visited places offer the most rewarding travel experiences? Jonty Crane is a New Zealand-based traveler, guidebook author, and longtime advocate for meaningful, off-the-beaten-path travel. With over 75 countries under his belt, he’s currently volunteering in Timor-Leste, where he’s helping promote sustainable tourism while living th…

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3 Travel Mistakes That Could Get You Banned From Your Favorite Country - Nomad Notes | EP 37 7:35

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Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomad https://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/ Could one simple mistake ruin your dream trip abroad? Ryan shares a gripping travel tale that every digital nomad needs to hear. If you’ve ever planned a trip overseas, you might think you’ve dotted all your i’s and crossed all your t’s. But what if somethin…