In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Christoph Huebner sits down with solo traveler Mia Kercher to talk about her extraordinary journey from Serbia to Vietnam by car – with her cat, Cleo, by her side. Along the way, Mia spent five weeks in Afghanistan, a place many consider too extreme or unsafe to visit.

She shares what it was really like to travel there as a foreign woman, the cultural nuances she experienced, her interactions with Afghan women, and even the underground workshops she hosted on online marketing. The conversation also dives into the ethical questions of traveling to countries under oppressive regimes, as well as the challenges and joys of sustaining a nomadic lifestyle while running a remote business.

Key Takeaways:

• What it’s like to travel solo through Afghanistan as a foreign woman
• The importance of distinguishing between a government and its people
• How underground initiatives empower Afghan women
• The role of curiosity, adaptability, and cultural respect in extreme travel
• Practical insights on balancing work and full-time overland travel with a pet
• How Mia funds her lifestyle through copywriting and marketing consulting
• A sneak peek at her podcast, Deep Marketing: Stories from Villages

Relevant Links:

• Mia Kercher on Instagram: @miakercher
• Mia Kercher on TikTok: @miakercher
• Mia Kercher’s podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiaKercher
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• Nomad Summit: https://nomadsummit.com
• Episode produced by RadioGuru: https://radioguru.co.uk