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 coworking 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!

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 at their desk jobs, Evan is raising his two young kids in tropical Vietnam, running his business from beachside cafes, and watching his savings account grow all without the stress of corporate life or massive startup costs.

You'll learn why Evan believes the traditional retirement path is completely backwards, and how he turned an average teaching salary into a wealth-building machine.

Chapters:
06:54 – Landing in Mexico for the First Time
15:45 – How Teaching and YouTube Became a Business
22:14 – Why Retire in Vietnam
27:03 – What Life Actually Costs in Southeast Asia
32:00 – #1 Tip Before You Move Abroad

He reveals the staggering difference between what life costs in North America versus Southeast Asia and explains why this approach isn’t about being cheap, but being intentional with your money.

Evan breaks down how to start building location-independent income before you ever leave home, so you’re not just burning through savings while you travel. He walks through the exact steps he took to transition from classroom teacher to online entrepreneur and why starting small might be the key to lasting freedom.

If you’ve ever looked at your monthly expenses and wondered how you’ll ever get ahead or if you’re tired of putting your dreams off until “someday” this episode will give you a new lens. Evan’s story shows that with the right plan, you don’t have to wait until 65 to live the life you want.

Listen now and take the first step toward your own location-independent life

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Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomad
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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 coworking 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!

Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomad
https://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/

Could one simple mistake ruin your dream trip abroad?

Ryan shares a gripping travel tale that every digital nomad needs to hear. If you’ve ever planned a trip overseas, you might think you’ve dotted all your i’s and crossed all your t’s. But what if something small, like a late-night arrival or an overlooked passport detail, could throw your entire adventure off track?

From visa misunderstandings to being denied boarding at the airport, Ryan reveals how easy it is to get caught in immigration red tape and how to avoid it without stress or panic.

You’ll walk away with simple, practical tips that could save you hundreds (even thousands) of dollars and a lot of frustration. Plus, you’ll learn about one cheap trick that can keep you flying without buying expensive fake itineraries or guessing your next destination.

Listen now to find out the three most common mistakes nomads make and how you can stay ahead of them without ever breaking a sweat.

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MORE FROM RYAN MELLON

One-on-One 1 Hour Strategy Session with Ryan: Tap Here

Follow Ryan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalnomadcoach/

Learn how to be a Digital Nomad: https://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/

Please Support the Show

• Share this episode with a friend or family member
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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 coworking 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!