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Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey40 | Buttons on Signals, Investing & Couple TravelPalle Bo and Christoph Huebner sit down with Jonathon and Quinn Button, a nomadic power couple from California, in Chiang Mai's Bella Goose Cafe at the Hill. Fresh from speaking at Nomad Summit, the Buttons share their 12+ years of nomading – from Nicaragua startups to spotting global trends and borderless investing. Amid coffee chats and couple travel tests, they reveal how neuroplasticity fuels opportunity spotting and why Asia's collab vibe excites them. Listen if you're a nomad craving business insights over yoga vibes, or a couple testing relationship resilience. The Buttons deliver practical tools for signals-to-investments, Life Out of t...
2026-02-1837 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey38 | Solo Hiking, Secret Tutoring Gigs & Saying Yes to Kazakhstan – Danielle Hurren on Building a Nomadic LifeIn this episode of the Nomad Summit podcast, host Christoph Huebner sits down with British writer, private tutor and long-distance hiker Danielle Hurren. From accidentally discovering nomadism via a Gumtree ad in London to tutoring high‑net‑worth families across Italy, Kazakhstan and beyond, Danielle shares how she built a deeply personal, travel‑rich career around the British education system. They talk about solo female hiking across the entire length of the UK, overcoming fear while wild‑camping on cliff tops, and why the world is often less scary than we think. Danielle also explains how private tutoring...
2026-02-0427 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey36 | Chiang Mai: First RecapThis episode is recorded a few days after Nomad Summit 2026 in Chiang Mai and captures the atmosphere, stories, and reactions. The episode opens with a live side event hosted by Palle Bo and Christoph Huebner, recorded in front of an audience. Here, the focus is on two in-depth guest conversations that set the tone for the episode. Toti: Building a Life Around Travel and Storytelling The first main conversation is with Toti from Passport & Stamps, who shares his personal journey into a nomadic lifestyle and how travel became central to both his work...
2026-01-2144 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey33 | Education Is the Foundation of Freedom – Why Nomad Summit Supports FERCIn this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Palle Bo and Christoph Huebner sit down with Marc Dumur, President of the Foundation for Education and Rural Community (FERC). The conversation focuses on why education matters so deeply – not just as a tool for employment, but as the foundation for freedom, choice, and long-term empowerment. This episode also explains why Nomad Summit supports FERC through Nomad Week side-event ticket proceeds, and how small, intentional actions can create meaningful impact over time. Nomad Summit is not about convincing anyone to become a digital nomad. It is about givin...
2025-12-3125 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey31 | You Get a Co-Working Space: What's Next? With Isaac Cook, RealSpaceThis is a special one – the first video episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, recorded inside the creator studio at RealSpace in Chiang Mai. Palle Bo and Christoph Huebner sit down with Isaac Cook, the British founder behind RealSpace Coworking and the newer RealSpace Creative – a creator-focused studio built inside the co-working space. The conversation is all about what happens after you open a co-working space: how you find your niche in a competitive city like Chiang Mai, how you balance productivity with connection, and how RealSpace has evolved by listening closely to its members. ...
2025-12-1731 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey24 | The Smart Way to Buy Nomad InsuranceWhen you're traveling full-time, the right insurance can mean the difference between a minor inconvenience and a financial disaster. In this episode, Palle Bo and Christoph Huebner dive into what digital nomads really need to know before buying travel or health insurance. Christoph isn't just Palle's co-host this time – he's also an experienced insurance broker who helps nomads find the best coverage for their lifestyle. Together they unpack how to avoid common mistakes, what to look for in the fine print, and how to make sure you're covered no matter where you are in the world.
2025-10-2934 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey23 | Building Communities for Nomads with Han TalbotWhen you live and work around the world, community can be the difference between thriving and burning out. In this episode, Han Talbot, founder of The Remote Creatives, joins the Nomad Summit Podcast to talk about how nomads can build and sustain meaningful connections – both online and offline. Han shares the story behind The Remote Creatives, a global network that helps freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote professionals find support, collaboration, and belonging while living location-independent lives. From hosting creative meetups around the world to fostering accountability groups, Han shows how community can fuel creativity and professional growth for digi...
2025-10-2228 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey19 | Around the World with a Dog – Sonia's Journey from Russia to Argentina and BeyondIn this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Christoph Huebner sits down with Sonia Vainshtein, a digital nomad who has built her life and business around traveling with her dog. What began as a personal challenge – finding a way to fly internationally with a 19-kilo dog – turned into a mission to help others relocate with their pets across borders. Sonia shares how she went from moving to Israel and Argentina with her dog, to establishing a business that supports pet owners navigating the complexities of airlines, certifications, and regulations worldwide. She also opens up about the emotional stor...
2025-09-2427 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey17 | From Stateless to Global Citizen – Bogdan Danchuk on Identity, Community, and Nomad LifeIn this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Christoph Huebner sits down with Bogdan Danchuk, whose journey spans Ukraine, Israel, and now Portugal. Bogdan shares his story of growing up stateless, discovering new identities, and building community in Madeira during the pandemic. He also dives into his work helping people navigate residencies, taxes, and global living, while reflecting on the evolution of nomadism from early days in Berlin cafés to today's thriving global hubs. Key Takeaways How Bogdan went from being stateless to shaping his identity across multiple cultures. The story behind t...
2025-09-1031 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey14 | Courage, Connection, and Cleo the Cat: Mia Kercher's Story of Nomadic LifeIn this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Christoph Huebner sits down with solo traveler Mia Kercher to talk about her extraordinary journey from Serbia to Vietnam by car – with her cat, Cleo, by her side. Along the way, Mia spent five weeks in Afghanistan, a place many consider too extreme or unsafe to visit. She shares what it was really like to travel there as a foreign woman, the cultural nuances she experienced, her interactions with Afghan women, and even the underground workshops she hosted on online marketing. The conversation also dives into the ethical questions of...
2025-08-2026 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey13 | Orest Zub: Chasing the World's Hardest-to-Reach PlacesIn this special in-person recording from a sailboat in Croatia, Christoph Huebner sits down with Ukrainian traveller and NomadMania managing partner, Orest Zub. They talk about chasing rare and remote places, the adventures of visiting one of the most secluded islands in the Adriatic, and the global community of "extreme travelers" who aim to explore far beyond the average tourist path. Orest shares how NomadMania works – from its gamified system of tracking countries and regions to its list of over a thousand "DARE" locations (Distinct, Alternative, Remote, Extreme). He also talks about the cu...
2025-08-1338 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey09 | The Science of Nomad Life: Identity, Freedom, and the Data Behind ItHow many digial nomads are there and who really qualifies as a digital nomad? In this episode, Christoph Huebner sits down with researchers Aldijana Bunjak (University of Stavanger, Norway) and Viktoriya Voloshyna (Thompson Rivers University, Canada) to explore what the data says about nomad identity, motivation, and lifestyle. From fieldwork at Bansko Nomad Fest to global surveys with over 100 researchers involved, this conversation dives deep into the psychological and management perspectives on digital nomadism. They unpack the blurry boundaries of self-identification, surprising early findings about work-life balance, and why the question "Where's home?" is trickier than...
2025-07-1629 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey08 | CULTURE CLASH: What Remote Teams Get Wrong About CommunicationHow do you build strong remote teams when your colleagues come from completely different cultural backgrounds? In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, we unpack the realities of cross-cultural communication in distributed teams – and why good intentions often go wrong. Christoph Huebner and Palle Bo are joined by two seasoned experts: Renita Kasper, a global talent acquisition leader and remote team builder from Estonia. Miguel Piñas, COO and co-founder of Companio, who leads a remote-first team spanning 10+ countries. Together, they share candid stories from their experience – from awkward email misunderstandings to successful strategies for b...
2025-07-0935 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey07 | Banitsa, Bansko & the Bigger Picture: Why Supporting Local MattersIn this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, we're coming to you from the heart of Bansko, Bulgaria, where digital nomads and local entrepreneurs are reshaping the town's economy. Host Christoph Huebner sits down with Safir Jamal, founder of Global Nomad Pass, and Hristina Zlatinova, owner of the popular café and bakery Lubanitza, to explore how intentional spending can empower communities – and why your coffee choices matter more than you think. We talk about how digital nomads can counteract seasonality in smaller destinations, how Safir's platform is connecting nomads to authentic local experiences, and how Hristina...
2025-07-0228 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey01 | From Insurance Broker to Fish Boss: RJ Macalanda on Viral Growth, Freedom-First Hustle, and the Nomad Summit EffectRJ Macalanda once sold insurance 80 hours a week – until nodding off at the wheel convinced him to design a life around fishing. In this kickoff episode, he tells Christoph Huebner and Palle Bo how a single Nomad Summit ticket became his launchpad, why TikTok turned him into the go-to consultant for global fishing brands, and the framework he uses to choose work that funds (rather than chains) his adventures. Expect practical runway tactics, "build-in-public" wins, and a reminder that there's always a bigger fish. Key takeaways: Rock-bottom is optional – but urgency helps. RJ's...
2025-05-2828 min
Nomad Summit Podcast: Fuel for Your Nomadic Journey00 | Welcome to the Nomad Summit Podcast – Your New Digital Nomad LifelineThis is the very first episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast – a short teaser to give you a taste of what's coming. Hosts Palle Bo, Christoph Huebner, and Alexandra Mosnitska introduce themselves and share why they're launching this podcast: to keep the global nomad community connected all year round. You'll get insights into what Nomad Summit stands for, what topics we'll cover, and how you can get involved. Whether you're a seasoned digital nomad or just dreaming about the lifestyle, this show is your new go-to resource for stories, strategies, and real conversations from the road...
2025-05-2614 min
Meet a Digital NomadNomad Summit Is Returning to Chiang Mai! - January 17-19 2025With Christoph Huebner, Bridge Builder at Nomad Summit
Christoph is a full-time nomad, serial entrepreneur, offshore sailor, punk rocker, insurance broker, and networker. Together with his Estonian co-founder Kai Isand, he is a co-host of the legendary Nomad Summit in Chiang Mai in Thailand.
Bringing back this event (and shaping it into a fresh 2025 format), he is adding the missing piece to the puzzle of everything he does.
Get your Nomad Summit tickets here: https://www.nomadsummit.com
You can follow Nomad Summit on Instagram here: https://instagram.com/no...
2024-12-2237 min
Worldwise Wealth144. Do I REALLY Need Insurance as a Nomad? How Insurance Works & How To Choose The Right Insurance For You | Christoph HuebnerChristoph of Nomads Insure is on the show, and we dive deep into how insurance works for digital nomads, why your current plan is probably not the right one for you, how to choose the best insurance, and so much more. If you're a global citizen or digital nomad, you don't want to miss this episode.Connect with ChristophCheck out the Insurance for Nomads: https://nomads.insureConnect with NicoleInstagram @workwealthandtravelWork, Wealth & Travel on Youtube @workwealthandtravelCheck out the WebsiteSign up for 80+ Remote Work Job BoardsGive the Podcast a 5-
2023-11-2941 min
Digitale Nomaden Podcast - DNPDNP56 - Richtig krankenversichert als Digitaler Nomade - Mit Christoph Huebner von Nomads.InsureDie Gesundheit ist eines der wertvollsten Güter von uns Menschen. Genau deswegen sollte man sich da auch gut absichern. Gerade beim Thema Reisen darf und sollte man das nicht vernachlässigen und weil wir immer wieder Fragen zur Krankenversicherung als Digitaler Nomade oder auf Reisen bekommen, haben wir uns heute einen Experten für das Thema Krankenversicherung eingeladen.
Christoph hat sich auf das Digitale Nomadentum spezialisiert und spricht in dieser Folge darüber, worauf Du bei der Versicherung achten solltest, welche Besonderheiten ausschlaggebend bei Versicherungen sind und welche Faktoren über die ideale Versicherung entscheiden. Viel Spaß bei di...
2022-08-1553 min
Remotepreneurs PodcastEp 5: How to Pay 0% Taxes w E-Residency - Christoph HuebnerIn this episode, Filip talks with Chris, digital nomad and the owner of a fully remote insurance brokerage, about the perks of starting a business in Estonia. Chris shared how he was able to create that remote business in a specific niche (children’s health insurance) in a highly regulated industry. He also shared his experiences of becoming an e-resident and business owner in Estonia.
Listen to the episode to learn how you can open a company in Estonia...
Remotepreneurs Insights:
Building a Unique Remote Business: How Chris co-founded a fully-remote business in a...
2019-07-081h 12
Sonic Boom (♾️ DNX)E-Resideny in Estland: Was steckt wirklich dahinter?Estonia ist das erste Land, welches die E-Residenz anbietet! Ein Status der es Entrepreneurs und Digitalen Nomaden ermöglicht, eine komplett online basierte, europäische Firma zu gründen. Christoph Huebner und Sonic Blue (Marcus) quatschen in dieser Folge über einige Hacks und die Vorteile von e-Residency und geben dir Tipps, wie du deinen Unternehmens-Alltag als e-Resident vereinfachen kannst und verrät dir, wie du dein Unternehmen in wenigen Schritten in Estland gründen kannst und was du dafür benötigst. Hör rein und viel Spaß dabei! SHOWNOTES: e-Residency: h...
2019-06-0251 min