106-Living the Nomad Life: Insights from Digital Nomad and Sailboat Adventurer Vickie Leuenberger

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About this Show:

True Awesome Life presents the Creative Nomad podcast, where radical individuals share their stories of living their true awesome life and helping others do the same. In this episode, host JP Adkins interviews Vickie Leuenberger, a full-time digital nomad who has been living on a sailboat in the Caribbean for nine months.

Vicky shares the challenges and rewards of living on a sailboat, emphasizing the need for resourcefulness and a connection with nature. JP also shares his experiences of living in a motorhome and the challenges of fixing things in exotic locations. They discuss the various options for internet connectivity while at sea, including the new Starlink service for boats, and the importance of obtaining proper training and certification before sailing.

The sense of community in the sailing world is also discussed, with both guests highlighting the importance of networking and tapping into communities while traveling. They mention the Young Cruisers Association and their flag, which identifies young cruisers working online while living on their boats.

In conclusion, Vickie & JP share their experiences and call on listeners to start their own journey towards living their true, awesome life on True Awesome Life’s website. Don’t miss out on the conversation about living a nomadic lifestyle and the rewards that come with it.