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

Digital Nomad Nation - Inspiring Stories From the Location Independent Lifestyle

Digital Nomad Nation - Inspiring Stories From the Location Independent Lifestyle
Trapped on a Bus in Brazil: How a 4-Hour Beach Trip Turned Into a 21-Hour Nightmare – Nomad Notes | EP 39
Jul 22, 2025 Season 1 Episode 39
Ryan Mellon | Serial Entrepreneur

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 remote lifestyle or simply traveling abroad. 

Ryan shares simple, practical strategies he now uses and teaches his clients to feel safe, stay healthy, and be ready for anything. 

You’ll come away with a checklist of items and steps that could make all the difference, whether you’re boarding a plane or a bus.

Listen now to learn what most people overlook until it’s too late and how you can avoid making the same mistakes.

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DISCLAIMER:
Listening to stories of beachside zoom calls, mountainside work views, and island-hopping entrepreneurs may cause severe wanderlust and an irresistible urge to turn your laptop into a passport to freedom. Side effects include daydreaming about tropical co-working spaces, working with Ryan to learn how you can start working and traveling and buying a one-way ticket to Bali. Get ready to start living your dream life today!