I sat down with Nicole Vilaca of Nomad Neeks, Nomad Neeks | Digital Nomad, Travel & Finance Blog a world traveler and nomadic businesswoman. We talked about all things related to money and travel. If you’ve ever wondered how to “do” money for longer trips, listen in. While you may be able to take a vacation from looking at money when you are on a shorter vacation, when you live abroad you must stay in touch with money. The good news is learning how to financially plan your next travel chapter helps you have less stress and plan even more adventures. Enjoy.
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9:15 We dive into the difference between short term travel and long-term travel—and how to handle your money on the road.
21:50 Getting clear on needs and wants
27:10 Importance of money mind set and your childhood money beliefs
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