Design Her Travel
Do you feel most alive when exploring new parts of the world? Do you dream of living a life filled with adventure, connection, and purpose?
If so, you’re in right place! Design Her Travel is the podcast that inspires you to turn those dreams into reality.
Hosted by global nomad Kim Anderson, this podcast is your weekly source of travel tips, fascinating stories, and actionable advice. Whether you’re dreaming of your first solo trip, planning your next family adventure, or searching for ways to design an intentional life full of travel, Design Her Travel has something for you.
Each episode takes you behind the scenes of extraordinary journeys, from travelers who’ve walked the globe, rowed across oceans, written best-selling books and created success as digital nomads and travel entrepreneurs.
Through a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes, you’ll get real-world tips, heartfelt stories, and the kind of inspiration that’ll have you turning your travel dreams into reality.
Meet Kim:
Her solo travels have taken her to over 40 countries and across countless oceans, and her unique experiences—like sailing the world despite not seeing the ocean until age 12—prove that transformation happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Her passion for adventure and community led her to create Design Her Travel group trips for like-minded women, offering you the chance to explore the world with a built-in travel tribe of lifelong friends.
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Below Deck IRL: How to Work on Superyachts and Get Paid to Travel w/ Hugo Ortega #132
If you’re hooked on the drama and glamour of Below Deck, imagine living it for real—but with fewer tantrums and way more travel.
This week’s episode dives into the reality of working as private yacht crew, showing you how to turn your wanderlust into a paycheck while exploring the world’s most exclusive destinations. Learn how to step into this exciting, lucrative career and live the ultimate Below Deck lifestyle.
Joining host Kim Anderson is Hugo Ortega, a seasoned yachtie with over a decade of experience in the private yacht industry. Hugo went from backpacker to Captain and now runs Superyacht Sunday School, where he helps aspiring yacht crew break into the industry.
Together, Kim and Hugo break down exactly how to land your first job, what life is really like below deck, and how this career offers a front-row seat to the lifestyles of the rich and famous.
If Below Deck has you dreaming of a life on the water, this episode is your chance to make it a reality!
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- 3 things you need to land your first position onboard
- Surprising perks of being yacht crew
- Why it's vital to get your personal life in order before landing your first gig
- Can you really make money as yacht crew? Hint: Cha-ching!
RESOURCES:
Connect with Hugo: Super Yacht Sunday School Website or Instagram
Sign Up for Hugo's Free Training: How to Work on a Yacht
⚡ ROUND BOOK: 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
WANT MORE of our Below Deck IRL Superyacht Series?
Tune in Here:
- Below Deck IRL: How to Work on Superyachts and Get Paid to Travel w/ Hugo Ortega #132
- TRAVEL TALK: Seaman's Airfare - The Travel Hack You Didn't Know You Needed #133
- How to Become a Private Yacht Chef and Travel the World: Insights from a Superyacht Veteran #134
- Superyacht Jobs 101 - The Ultimate Guide to Crew Roles and Your Dream Travel Career #135
EPISODE DETAILS:
07:55 - You don't need experience, or a college degree or any particular set of skills to get started in the yachting industry.
08;15 - It's not all hookups and happy hours.
19:31 - Yachting can be a lucrative career
32:15 - Before joining the industry make sure that you have gone through all of your personal development.
43:31 - Don't just focus on the online space.
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