Listen to Kristin talk with her Patrons about living in Europe (Greece, Portugal, Albania), their side hustle struggles, and the reality of working remotely around the world. Kristin hangs out with her Patrons regularly on Zoom and decided to share this one with the world! So, you’re in for an exclusive treat. In this chat, our Patrons share some life updates, advice, recommendations, and stories from their travels. They discuss wellness retreats they love or would like to attend, the impacts of Bulgaria and Romania becoming Schengen members earlier this year, how to turn an idea into an income stream, and so much more! Join us for a special glimpse into the lives of Kristin’s biggest supporters and how you can join her Inner Circle!   Special Offers: Become a Patron for $5/month Travel to Costa Rica with Kristin Find a remote job with FlexJobs   Topics Discussed: Goals and challenges of running an online business. Making money online with a side hustle. The “trap” of content creation. True or False? You need a social media following to start an online business/side hustle in 2024. How Kristin funded her first move abroad. Expat life in Albania. Turning an idea into a profitable income stream. Living and getting residency in Greece and Portugal. Finding retreat destinations to live, relax, and work remotely. Transitioning from employee to contractor. How our Patrons met in person! Why nomads aren’t going to the Bansko Nomad Fest this year. Bulgaria and Romania becoming Schengen members. Travel hacking. Wellness travel and coliving in the US.   Episode Resources:  Bansko Nomad Fest Online Payment Platform: Stripe Sign up for Ayo’s Newsletter US Retreat Centers: Art of Living, Eupepsia Wellness Retreat, Hippocrates Wellness, Ayurveda Health Retreats, Furnished Finder Unlimited Mail & South Dakota Residency: YourBestAddress.com   Related Podcasts: Ep 54: How to Make 5-Figures per Month Writing on Medium with Ayo the Author Ep 164: Planning Your Travel Itinerary and Getting Free Travel Using Credit Card Points Ep 170: How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium Ep 171: Living as an Expat in Portugal with Josh & Kalie of Expats Everywhere Ep 228: Moving from the USA to Portugal: Highs, Lows, and Tips on Settling In Ep 233: Travel Hacking and Maximizing Your Credit Card Rewards with Travel AF Ep 249: Tulum, Mexico: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly   Related Videos: Most Recent Traveling with Kristin LIVE Q&A | Costa Rica 10 Moving Abroad Mistakes (that you're probably making) I Asked 10 DIGITAL NOMADS How They Make Money Online from an ISLAND Best Places to Live in Portugal for Expats and Digital Nomads THIS Is How Much It Costs To Live in Portugal Now (in 2024) 🇵🇹 Living in Mexico as an Expat: Crime, Health, Cost-of-Living, & More Why He Left the US to find FREEDOM in Mexico 🇲🇽 How She Became a Solo Female Traveler and Digital Nomad   Connect with Kristin and Support the Show: *   Become a Patron *   Buy a Coffee *   Follow on Instagram *   Join the Facebook Group *   Leave a 5-Star Review *   Subscribe on YouTube   See the show notes pages on BadassDigitalNomads.com or TravelingwithKristin.com/podcast for detailed notes and transcripts.