Top 5 Reasons For “Slomading” + The Benefits Of Boredom With Tim Marting From Citizen Remote

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Society & Culture, Business, Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel

4.6 • 866 Ratings

🗓️ 31 January 2023

⏱️ 88 minutes

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Summary

What is your favorite style of travel? Today I am joined by Tim Marting to dive into what it means to be a “Slowmad” and the biggest benefits of spending more time in a new country. Tim is the co-founder and COO of Citizen Remote, an online community geared toward helping its members achieve their travel dreams. It is a platform built by digital nomads, for digital nomads that specializes in obtaining Visas, unearthing hidden gem experiences, and building relationships abroad. If you have ever dreamed of spending quality time in a new country, you will not want to miss this episode. Tim shares all about why he loves settling into a new country, the challenges that arise when adjusting to a new culture, why it is important to be bored, the importance of connecting with the local community, and so much more. What intention have you set for the day? I'd love to hear what it is and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: Where Tim calls home after slow traveling throughout 5 countries Unexpected tips for getting a resident permit in Spain Why boredom led Tim to book his first international trip The experience that gave Tim the courage to change his professional trajectory How to plan an epic Australian adventure The biggest challenges and lessons from being in an international relationship What it’s like to find balance as a busy entrepreneur in a relaxed culture How Tim was taught to slow down during his time in Italy The difference between a digital nomad and slowmad Top benefits of having time to settle into a new culture Why befriending locals will allow you to have unique experiences What it means to have a home away from home How to break away from preconceived notions about others Why Citizens Remote will help digital nomads Where to get the best Kansas City BBQ and other must-dos in Missouri Two simple tips for anyone dreaming of living and working abroad And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card - Today's Sponsor Check out Citizen Remote Follow @citizenremote on Instagram Learn more about Kansas City, Missouri Follow Helen and Tim Travel on YouTube Want More? The Great Debate: Slow vs Fast Travel The Slow Travel Philosophy + Traveling As A Black Woman with Oneika Raymond Random Travel Jobs, Digital Nomading and Slow Travel with Hannah Dixon Thanks to Our Sponsors Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card, with the ability to earn up to 5x the points on travel-related expenses like hotels, and rental cars, this card will get you the most return on your next trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	A digital nomad by definition is someone who travels country to country and utilizes tourist
0:05.3	visas to do such.
0:06.9	And meaning, you know, a tourist visa typically in any place doesn't last longer than 90 days.
0:12.3	And a slow med by definition would be someone doing that longer.
0:16.4	So they're finding ways to stay maybe a year.
0:19.0	You know, they're finding ways to stay six months or longer at a place.
0:23.7	So they're not moving around as quickly.
0:25.7	They're getting set up longer.
0:26.9	They're staying longer.
0:28.6	There you go.
0:29.1	A nice breakdown of the difference between digital nomads and slowads from today's
0:34.1	guest, Tim Marting.
0:36.0	And if you find yourself debating what style of travel you might want to partaken in the future,
0:42.7	this episode is Tim's case for embracing your inner tortoise.
0:46.6	And slowing down.
0:48.6	Here he shares his top five reasons for slow matting,
0:51.3	bringing up some solid arguments like this one.
0:54.2	With slow matting, I think you get a newfound appreciation for places that you travel and
1:00.0	consider them a home.
1:01.5	Of course, we also dig into some of the many challenges that come along with the slow
1:05.3	mad lifestyle, including visas, and why balancing your remote work culture with the culture
1:10.6	of a country you're in
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