Learn how to join Matt and Johannes on the next Nomad Cruise and become part of a global community of digital nomads. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Johannes Voelkner joins Matt from Bangkok and starts off talking about what he loves about Bangkok and how it has changed since he started going there 20 years ago. He also shares what he loves about the Continent of Africa and the role it has played in his digital nomad journey. Johannes then gives his recommendations for digital nomads who want to spend time in his home country of Germany. Next, he talks about how he has built a global community of digital nomads through organizing 12 Nomad Cruises, as well as meetups at various cities around the world in between. Johannes then explains the itinerary for the upcoming Nomad Cruise, including pre-embarkation plans in the Canary Islands, programming on the boat, and post-cruise plans in Brazil for the group, including the legendary white party on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro for New Year’s Eve. He also offers Maverick Show listeners a $100 Discount! Johannes then reflects on his life of long-term world travel, including how he maintains relationships with friends and family back home, and what travel means to him today. He also offers his thoughts on over-tourism, digital nomad gentrification, and making responsible travel decisions. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

251: Nomad Cruises, Community Building, and Reflecting on 13 Years of World Travel with Johannes Voelkner

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Learn how to join Matt and Johannes on the next Nomad Cruise and become part of a global community of digital nomads.  ============================  Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds.  ============================  ON THIS EPISODE  Johannes Voelkner joins Matt from Bangkok and starts off talking about what he loves about Bangkok and how it has changed since he started going there 20 years ago. He also shares what he loves about the Continent of Africa and the role it has played in his digital nomad journey. Johannes then gives his recommendations for digital nomads who want to spend time in his home country of Germany. Next, he talks about how he has built a global community of digital nomads through organizing 12 Nomad Cruises, as well as meetups at various cities around the world in between. Johannes then explains the itinerary for the upcoming Nomad Cruise, including pre-embarkation plans in the Canary Islands, programming on the boat, and post-cruise plans in Brazil for the group, including the legendary white party on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro for New Year’s Eve. He also offers Maverick Show listeners a $100 Discount! Johannes then reflects on his life of long-term world travel, including how he maintains relationships with friends and family back home, and what travel means to him today. He also offers his thoughts on over-tourism, digital nomad gentrification, and making responsible travel decisions.  → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here.  ============================  FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU:  See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads  See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads  See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual)  Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend  See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use)  ============================  ENJOYING THE SHOW?  Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation  Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally  You can buy me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

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