Ryan Biddulph: Blogging from paradise
December 17, 2014 | Podcast
Ryan Biddulph quickly recognized that getting laid off from his job as a security guard had given him an opportunity to truly set himself free. First, he researched and got started making money online, and after a couple years he realized he could easily take his work on the road. Tune in to find out how Ryan, who’d never traveled outside the US until he and his fiancée took off to Bali, became a long-term traveler and successful online entrepreneur.
Most Memorable Location-Independent Experiences
So many to pick from, but I’d say petting three 400-pound tigers in their cage in Thailand.
Biggest Surprise along the Way
Technology is everywhere. I once saw a woman in the Vietnamese rice fields checking her smartphone!
In this episode
- Letting go of physical possessions to have more experiences
- Dealing with family and friends’ opinions about our lifestyle choices
- How travel expands your world view and is a great vehicle for personal development
- Housesitting around the world
- Costs of living in Fiji
- Tips for monetizing a blog and building an online presence
- And much more
Resources we talked about
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- Other Nomadtopia Radio interview about housesitting in Fiji
- TrustedHousesitters.com*
- Fiancée Kelli’s website
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