​Howard is a digital nomad from Los Angeles who sold everything he owned to move to Chiang Mai, Thailand. He got tired of the same daily routine, made a crucial decision, and hopped on a one-way flight across the world. He had so many doubts with this decision when he first came to Thailand; but one month later, he realized he made the best choice in his life!
 
During the episode, Howard shares his experience during this big move from Los Angeles to Thailand. This is an exciting conversation about the upsides of living in a cheaper place without sacrificing the quality of life. As a bonus, Howard shares some tips on how to passively increase your income and how to properly manage your wealth. 

Listen to episode 207 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone.

Joanne Bhaloo and Jonathan Lien are entrepreneurs and digital nomads who found online success through eBay dropshipping. Through David Vu’s course, they ventured into this online business and made thousands of dollars in profit. They built a community, eDropship Empire, to create a place to give help, support, and motivation for all the dropshippers. Also, Joanne and Jonathan are both listeners to this podcast!
 
During the episode, each guest shared their own personal journey on how they started their online business and how it grew into a successful career. They both have different backstories but both leading the same path. Through eBay dropshipping, they were able to live an independent life, leave the corporate life, and travel the world!

Listen to episode 206 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone.

Enrico Discolo is an Italian guest based in the United States. He is a graphic designer who found his passion, his love, and his life in America. He went through a tough process to get a work visa and live in the land of the free. He gives a new perspective on America as a person from across the globe. 

​This episode basically talks about Enrico’s journey coming all the way to the United States. Leaving his home country to come to America, he discovered his love and passion. He shares his experiences in the country including his studies, his extraordinary love story, and his pursuit of a better life.

Listen to episode 205 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone.

Jennifer Teie is a Licensed Realtor of RE/MAX Gold who provides consultation to buyers and sellers in acquiring or disposing of residential real estate. She is the founder of Teie One On Productions which brings community together by producing, promoting, and creating live music and events. She has been actively participating in several Tony Robbins’s events leading her to sign up for the $75,000 Platinum Partnership. The question is, is it worth it?
 
This episode talks about the cost-benefit evaluation of attending events such as Tony Robbins’s Unleash the Power Within, Date With Destiny, and Business Mastery. Jennifer shares her personal reasons as to why she has dedicated so much of her time and money in committing to Tony Robbins’s world including signing up for a Platinum Partnership worth $75,000. She reveals her own experience in these events, what she expected from it, and what she learned out of it that helped her succeed in all her endeavors. 

Listen to episode 204 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone.

Damien McGuigan is an explorer and adventurer who wants to visit every country in the world. He is the man behind Chasing Penelope, a travel blog which tells all his travel stories and adventures. He works as an IT technical expert for a company that provides sports betting information around the world. He is a strong believer that people should do everything they want to do. Why not?
 
On this episode, Damien tells his travel journey in the different countries he visited especially the hidden paradise of Ukraine. This conversation reveals so much about the country including its culture, its food, and its people. If you are an explorer, be sure to tune in to this episode and find out why Ukraine is the place to be!

Listen to episode 203 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone.

Roman Maximov is a tour guide in Transnistria, a non-recognized state which is in between the Dniester River and Ukraine. The place is greatly monopolized by a guy whom they call “The Sheriff”. He has taken over almost everything in the area including restaurants, hotels, and gas stations. He is so huge that his birthday is celebrated like no other – and the story behind his rise in power is both intriguing and astounding.
 
On this episode, Roman takes us on a mind tour on what the state of Transnistria is like, not only with the tourist destinations, but also the people, primarily the Sheriff. He reveals how powerful this sheriff is, what properties and businesses he owns, and how he influences almost everything in the state. Above all, he shares fascinating facts about Transnistria that would surely change your perspective of the place. And if this is the first time you heard of the state, then you just added one amazing place to visit!

Listen to episode 202 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone.

In celebration of TLAB’s 200th episode, this is to give credits to all the listeners and provide a platform to answer questions directly from the audiences!
 
In the past 200 episodes, Johnny has interviewed several digital nomads who love to explore and travel while working from anywhere in the world. Tons of travel hacks, tips, and strategies have been discussed during the entire duration of this podcast – but we can’t seem to get enough of it.
 
On this episode, listeners from all around the world have sent their questions and Johnny shares his ideas on various topics like travel health insurance, online courses, income techniques, and so much more. This episode proves that when it comes to travel, there are still so much to learn.

Listen to episode 201 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone.

Johnny FD, together with his co-host Aleksandra Bulatskaya, gives tribute to the American celebrity chef, Anthony Bourdain who, unfortunately, took his own life at 61. Anthony has been an inspiration to many digital nomads through his travel documentaries where he shows what lies beyond his limits. He is one of the pioneers in the world of exploration and travel.
 
This is a very special episode about Anthony’s amazing life as a tribute to him and the inspiration he has left behind. His journey was not an ordinary one. Both Johnny and Aleksandra share their own experiences which were greatly influenced by the man. This episode also features clips of Anthony’s messages and advice to everyone who loves to travel including what food to eat, where to go, and how to build relationships.

Listen to episode 200 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. ​

Matthias Zeitler is a location independent entrepreneur who cofounded Coworking Bansko, a coworking space in Bansko and a home for digital nomads and freelancers. They provide a community for people who love working with others where they can meet new friends and learn new ideas.
 
On the episode, you will learn so much about Bansko, a town in Bulgaria. Matthias helps nomads experience a new perspective of remote work as he opened Coworking Bansko. Here, he will talk about his journey in the creation of this coworking space including the goals, the design, and the purpose of this nomad space. He explains why he chose this location and reveals what makes Bansko stand out from the rest of the world. 

Listen to episode 199 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. ​

Kristin Wilson is the owner and founder of Poker Refugees which is dedicated to bringing you to your next poker home. After learning the term “digital nomad”, she began to discover that she is exactly how the term defines. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in International Business and took post-graduate studies in business administration. And from there, she embarked on a nomadic journey when she got offered a job in Costa Rica.
 
This is a fun episode about Kristin’s travel stories which unwraps her experiences in different countries while embracing the nomad life. She shares her pursuit in creating a job that would give you no excuses of choosing a career. She also gives her personal comments about Costa Rica and Greece including the cost of living, transportation, internet connection, and security. Be inspired by her amazing journey!

Listen to episode 198 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. ​

Jannis Riebschläger is a passionate traveler and film producer who produced his first travel film, Hyperborea, and brought it to over 40 cinemas in Germany. His passion in film production has brought him to several countries, creating image films and commercials which boost his clients’ sales and achieving goals in their businesses. He also published a book called “Sud - eine Abenteuerreise nach Süden”, Jannis’s own travel stories and adventures.
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On this episode, nomad stories have taken a new level. Jannis shares his journey in film production, from the realization of this career to the triumph of bringing his movies to the cinemas. This is an epic experience of a traveler that started out from a travel blog. Listen to this episode and discover tricks and tips in producing films, taking amazing photos, and bringing the biggest adventure of your lives to the big screen. 

Listen to episode 197 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. ​

Tom Schmidt is one of the digital nomads from Germany who joined the Nomad Cruise and the Nomad Summit held this year. He is an author who found his publishing career while searching how to make money online. After writing his first book while studying in a University, his parents though he was being unreasonable. Despite the doubt by his family, he decided to continue and write more books. Now, he, together with his team, has written over 50 books and was able to retire his mother.
 
On this episode, he shares his nomad journey from finding his online career to earning monthly passive income while traveling. He reveals his publishing process and his strategies in promoting his books. He also gives tips on how to write books that would sell. He shares the story of how he was able to retire his mom and provide his parents a stress-free life. Join this episode and find out how to earn money by writing books online.  

Listen to episode 196 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. ​

Maria De Wit is a tour guide from Holland who is currently in Nepal to journey the Himalayas. She has hiked the Everest Base Camp and the Three Passes trek and is on her way to climb the Annapurna Circuit. She is a strong-willed adventurer who is on a quest to travel the world.
 
On this episode, Anna shares her experiences as a tour guide, how she got the job, and what benefits she gets from her job. She explains the roles of the tour guide apart from bringing people to places and why people need one to enjoy their travels. She reveals some travel hacks and tips that she learned from her travel encounters. She also shares her experiences and impressions during the Everest Base Camp and Three Passes trek. 

Listen to episode 195 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. ​

Johnny FD is once again on his trekking journey for the 2nd time. He climbed the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, a 4-5 day hike in the Annapurna mountain of Nepal. It has a maximum altitude of 3,210 meters so altitude sickness is not so much of a risk, unlike the earlier hike in the Annapurna Circuit. However, it did not come short of the breathtaking view that the Himalayas has to offer.
 
On this episode, Johnny highlights his amazing experience including the people he met along the way. He also reveals the risks that the freezing temperature might do to your body. The fun, the challenges, the views, and the struggles are all accounted for. He interviews different trekkers from all around the world who came to witness the beauty of Nepal. Each one of them shares their amazing escapade through the Ghorepani Poon Hill that will surely bring out the adventurer in you. 

Listen to episode 194 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. ​

Johnny goes on a journey through the Annapurna Circuit, a trek in the Annapurna mountain of Nepal. Along the way, he met another trekker, Chloe Merrick, who is on a 5-month backpacking trip to explore the world.
 
This is a fun and exciting episode where Johnny accounts his journey through the Annapurna Circuit, both the fun and the struggles. At the end of the trek, Chloe and he share their experiences and takeaways during the hike. They talk about the beautiful views, the freezing temperature, and the altitude dilemma. They also share some trekking advice and tips to maximize the fun and ease the struggles. 

Listen to episode 193 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. 

Tyler Fox a.k.a. Mac is an explorer and adventurer who loves being on the road and living out of his backpack. He is the man behind Halfway Anywhere, a travel blog which features his amazing journeys, some travel tips, and everything that is awesome in this world.
 
On this episode, Mac shares his trekking experiences including the 4-month long hike along the Pacific Crest Trail. He teaches how to plan out the hike, what a typical day looks like, and what happens in between the trail. And as an addition to the travel experience, he talks about Nepal, its food, and its people. This episode is a total package for backpackers who want to learn how to make the best out of the trekking adventure. 

Listen to episode 192 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. 
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Thomas Barlow works on offshore oil rigs, ice vending machines, and fishes in his off time. He has set himself up to work just a few months out of the year and travels the rest!

During the show, Thomas will share how you can work on offshore oil rigs and fish cleaning jobs in Alaska. He’ll reveal key strategies to running a successful U.S based ice machine business. Listen to the end for his secret to early retirement and how you can fish for the rest of your life.

Listen to episode 191 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. 

Tom Rogers and Anna Faustino are the founders of the travel blog, Adventure in You, which gives useful travel information based on personal recommendations accompanied by articles of their travel journey around the globe. Not only were they able to share their travels but also found several ways to generate income from the blog.
 
On this episode, Tom and Anna talk about the income perspective on travel blogs and blogging. They share their amazing journey from starting the blog to generating thousands of dollars in revenue through display ads, affiliates, sponsored posts, and brand partnership. They also give tips on how to monetize your blog while living the dream.

Listen to episode 190 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. 

Chris Cage is the man behind Greenbelly Meals, a ready-to-eat meal packed with nutrition which accompanies you to your trip, wherever, whenever. He quit his accounting job to pursue a nomadic adventure, hiking the 2,185 miles Appalachian Trail that gave him the inspiration to create the perfect backpacking meal.
 
On this episode, Chris shares his adventures from a bicycle tour in New Zealand to a 6-month hike in Appalachian Trail to the creation of Greenbelly Meals. His successful quest for introducing a physical product will definitely inspire you to pursue your ideas. For everyone who wishes to start their own business, listen to this episode and learn some strategies on how to market your products and increase traffic to your business. 

Listen to episode 189 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. 

Dr. Michael Shafer is the founder of Warm Heart Worldwide, an NGO he created together with his wife, Evelind Schecter, fully committed to helping others in need. They sold their possessions, left their prestigious careers in New Jersey and moved to Thailand to start Warm Heart to provide education, home to children, assistance to the elderly, and solutions to environmental issues.
 
On this episode, Dr. Shafer reveals one tangible solution to the Burning Season in Chiang Mai – the Biochar Solution. He discusses the steps on how to convert the deadly smoke to a product of many uses. He gives a better understanding on how the smoke in the Burning Season dangers not only the environment but the people as well. He explains how a small donation changes a life, a country, and probably the world.

Listen to episode 188 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. 

​Steve Ruggiero is a digital nomad who came all the way to Chiang Mai to discover and begin a career online. He’s not the typical nomad we meet. He served in the army for 10 years, trained in becoming a store manager, and became an actor in Chicago. He’s been on different paths, but now found his place in Chiang Mai building a business online.  
 
On this episode, Steve recalls his journey on why he came to Chiang Mai and what made him decide to stay. He shares the devastating death of a good mentor, Rob Forbey Jr. Both Steve and Johnny share their experiences in the digital world where they learn new stuff and improve themselves. Listen to this episode and find out how to level up your life, not just as digital nomads but as people in general. 

Listen to episode 187 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. 

 
Nick Danforth is a digital nomad who has reached the Nomad 2.0 state, where he decided to settle down in one of the countries he visited while traveling. After years of living a location independent life, he and his wife decided to stay in Thailand – and this time, it’s not going to be a short visit.
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On this episode, Nick describes their way of living after finally deciding to settle down in Thailand. He also reveals the reasons behind this decision. He shares his experience on how to find the best location to settle, how to build a business, and how to live a high-quality life.

Listen to episode 186 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone. 

Sam Marks hosts Invest Like A Boss podcast together with Johnny FD. He is a multimillionaire who founded and developed a business which later on became Europe’s largest e-cigarette company and was acquired for $100 million. He is a full-time entrepreneur who lives a location-independent life.
 
This episode is to start off the year 2018 with new goals, new plans, and new to-do-list. Sam gives important tips on how to successfully achieve your goals. Both Sam and Johnny reveal their goals and plans for 2018 and share their takeaways from the previous year. 

Listen to episode 185 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone.

Tony Robbins’s Date with Destiny 2017, a six-day exclusive event, was held in Florida last December 5-10, 2017. This event had been anticipated by thousands of people, from all ages, trying to become a better version of their selves. Journey to Date with Destiny has been discussed on episode 182; and now, a recap and review on the recently concluded event is in order to help you decide whether this event is for you or not.

On this episode, Johnny and Michael give their takeaways and observations on the six-day event. Michael is Johnny’s roommate while in Florida who also attended Tony Robbins’s Date with Destiny. They share their experiences as well as their learning during the event. This event can literally change lives – and if you want to know why, listen in!

Listen to episode 184 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone.

Kosta and Julia are location independent entrepreneurs from London who came to Miami to attend Tony Robbins’s event. They both lived different lives before but eventually found each other. This fate also led them to find something they both love – and that is to travel the world. 

This episode is about enjoying life while creating a successful career. A person’s mindset can determine his own path. They each share their journey in London and their travels together. This is a motivating conversation about mindset, networking, and travel. 

Listen to episode 183 on iTunes, or your favorite podcast app on your phone.