Digital Nomad Nation - Inspiring Stories From the Location Independent Lifestyle
Welcome to Digital Nomad Nation, the podcast that brings you extraordinary stories of those who dared to redefine work and life.
Host Ryan Mellon, a seasoned Digital Nomad and serial entrepreneur, takes you on a thrilling journey through the lives of Location-Independent pioneers.
From the software engineer coding from a villa in Canggu to the freelancer building marketing funnels in a coworking space in Lisbon, each episode uncovers the captivating stories behind the digital nomad lifestyle.
Whether you're a curious professional considering your first workcation, or looking to level up your global lifestyle, Digital Nomad Nation is your passport to a world of inspiration and practical insights.
Subscribe now and join your tribe!
Episodes
49 episodes
Any American Can Live and Work in Europe with the DAFT Visa (Here’s How) | EP 48
Download Your Free Guide - 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomad https://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/freeguide-copyYou’d love to live abroad, but it seems too complicat...
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The Travel Card Hack Banks Don’t Want You to Know - Nomad Notes | EP 47
Join the Masterclass and Learn how to be a Digital Nomad: https://www.digitalnomadnation.com/masterclassHave you ever wondered how digital nomads keep their money saf...
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Episode 47
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10:51
How a Near-Death Experience in the Philippines Made Her a Stronger Digital Nomad with Ali from @AliRealities | EP 46
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 y...
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Reduce Your Travel Anxiety: Protecting Expensive Tech Abroad (AFTER Losing My Bag in Greece) - Nomad Notes - EP 45
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 ...
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Unlocking Pet-Friendly Nomad Life: The Costs, Hacks, and Perks with Lora Pope, Pet Travel Blogger | EP 44
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. <...
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Why Work-Life Balance Feels Impossible as a Digital Nomad with Safir Jamal, Global Nomad Pass - Nomad Notes | EP 43
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 roa...
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The One Dating Mistake Every Nomad Makes…and How to Avoid It with Marvin Athey, Remote Podcast Manager | EP 42
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, an...
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An Unforgettable Vietnam Adventure But With an Unexpected Catch - Nomad Notes | EP 41
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 w...
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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
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. Wi...
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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
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....
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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
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 ...
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3 Travel Mistakes That Could Get You Banned From Your Favorite Country - Nomad Notes | EP 37
Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomadhttps://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/Could one simple mistake ruin your dream trip abroad?Ryan shares a gri...
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Episode 37
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8:28
Why Waiting for the Right Time Is Sabotaging Your Nomad Dreams with Dalia Kemble | EP 36
What if the scariest moments of your journey actually become the stories that define your entire life?Join Ryan Mellon as he sits down with Dalia Kemble, a digital nomad and coach who turns fear into fuel for authentic living. Her...
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The #1 Exercise You NEED to Do Before Booking That One-Way Ticket - Nomad Notes | EP 35
How do you make your remote life more fulfilling?Ryan breaks down the most important exercise he shares with every new client. Before booking flights or sending out job apps, he explains why clarity on your lifestyle, not just loc...
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How This UX/UI Designer Built a Six-Figure Online Business While Traveling Full-Time with Stella Guan, Founder of Path Unbound | EP 34
What if the worst living situation of your life could become the doorway to complete freedom and a thriving online business?Ryan sits down with Stella Guan, founder of Path Unbound, an online UI/UX design school that helps people ...
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Episode 34
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44:47
Heart Broken: Saying Goodbye to Bali After 6 Months and What I Learned - Nomad Notes | EP 33
Ryan reflects on his fourth trip to Bali and why he had to leave...What started as a plan to find one perfect villa and settle down turned into a journey through multiple locations across the island, each move teaching him somethi...
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7:31
How She Lives and Works Remotely From a Sailboat in the Mediterranean with Louise Lambert | EP 32
Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomadhttps://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/What if you didn’t need a big plan or a lot of money to start living your d...
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From Bali to Amsterdam: Red Lights, Windmills, and a Whole Lot of Cheese - Nomad Notes | EP 31
Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomadhttps://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/Ryan shares an unforgettable travel experience that takes him from th...
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Episode 31
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Reinventing Her Life in Her 30s: How Volunteering Helped Build Her Remote Business with Juliana Majusama Saavedra | EP 30
Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomadhttps://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/What if changing your environment could help you rediscover who you are? ...
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What Happened at 2AM on My Birthday in Bali Was NOT the Plan - Nomad Notes | EP 29
Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomadhttps://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/In this raw and entertaining nomad notes edition, Ryan shares the unexpected twis...
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From Food Delivery in Austin to Full-Time Youtuber in Koh Samui: How Mike Holp Built a Remote Life in Thailand | EP 28
Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomadhttps://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/What happens if you ditched your job, bought a one-way ticket to paradise, and ne...
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20 Hours That Changed Everything: Volcanoes, Rapids, and a Bali Sunrise I’ll Never Forget - Nomad Notes | EP 27
Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomadhttps://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/Join Ryan as shares exhilarating adventures of living and working in Bali, Indonesia...
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Why You Need to Build a Remote Business That Serves Your Lifestyle, Not the Other Way Around with Sophie Biggerstaff | Ep 26
Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomadhttps://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/Are you tired of living for the weekend while watching friends work from tropical...
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Bali Goes Silent, the World's Most Stunning Coastline, and Closing Property Deals in the US From Abroad - Nomad Notes | EP 25
Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomadhttps://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/Did you know the most iconic Bali photos you've seen are actually from a ...
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Why Some Digital Nomads Burn Out While Others Thrive with Becky Bottjer, Co-founder of Altspace Coworking in Bansko, Bulgaria | EP 24
Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomadhttps://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/Ready to discover how the right community can transform your digital nomad experi...
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