Rosie Bell joins Matt in Tenerife in the Canary Islands to record this interview before embarking on the Nomad Cruise together. Matt and Rosie start off talking about their love for Brazil. Rosie then talks about growing up in Nigeria, moving around the world, and the impact of being a third culture kid. Next she opens up about deviating from her traditional career in London to start traveling the world and eventually becoming a digital nomad. Rosie talks about what she loves about Panama, Cuba, Bonaire, and Mexico. Matt and Rosie also talk about the value of travel in debunking negative stereotypes about places ranging from Mexico to Buenos Aires to Nigeria.
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Rosie Bell
Rosie Bell is an international travel writer and location independence educator. She has been published in Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, BBC Travel, BBC Worklife, Lonely Planet, and many other publications. She teaches people how to travel and work online through courses, books, and mentoring. She is also the author of “The Art & Business of Travel Writing” and “Escape to Self”. Originally from Nigeria, she has been a digital nomad for 7 years and has now traveled to over 40 countries.
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- Travel Tips for Panama, Brazil, Mexico and Bonaire
- Debunking Negative Stereotypes of Mexico, Buenos Aires and Nigeria
- Matt and Rosie’s Experience on the Nomad Cruise
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- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Salvador de Bahia, Brazil
- Buenos Aires
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Greece
- Holland
- London
- Mexico
- Namibia
- Lagos, Nigeria
- Panama City
- Bocas de Toro, Panama
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[2:35] Introducing Rosie Bell
[4:10] Tenerife in the Canary Islands
[5:09] The Nomad Cruise
[7:39] What Rosie and Matt Love About Brazil
[15:58] Rosie’s experience growing up in Nigeria
[18:27] The Impact of Growing up Around the World and Being a Third Culture Kid
[21:05] Pursuing a Traditional Life Path in London
[24:33] How Rosie’s Interest in World Travel Developed
[27:26] What Rosie loves about Panama
[30:19] The Magic of Bocas Del Toro
[32:00] Tips for Panama City
[33:22] Transitioning into the Digital Nomad Life
[35:46] Rosie’s Experience in Cuba
[37:22] Rosie’s Experience in Bonaire
[39:35] Rosie’s Experience in Mexico
[42:45] Debunking Negative Stereotypes about Mexico
[44:32] Rosie’s Experience in Buenos Aires
[45:49] Debunking Negative Stereotypes about Nigeria
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