Hear stories from Brazil, Japan, Serbia and get tips on budget travel, minimalist packing, and monetizing travel content. In Part 2 of this interview Chris talks about building her remote freelance business and gives tips for spending time in the UK where she is currently based. Matt and Chris then talk about their experiences in Brazil and Japan and why those two countries are so uniquely special. Chris then talks about founding her blog “Girl Takes Mundo” for Latino solo travelers and shares some budget travel hacks, minimalist packing tips for women, and advice for monetizing your travel content. She then tells an unforgettable experience about wine tasting in Serbia, reflects on the impact traveling to 80 countries has had on her, and shares what travel means to her today.
Episode #347: Why Brazil and Japan Are Uniquely Amazing, Wine Tasting in Serbia, and Founding “Girl Takes Mundo” for Latina Solo Travelers with Chris Davila
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About the Guest

Chris Davila
Chris Davila is a communications and PR freelancer, storyteller, and the creator of Girl Takes Mundo, a Latina travel blog that empowers Latinas to explore the world fearlessly. Born and raised in Chicago with Guatemalan roots, she now travels the world from her base in the UK. Through Girl Takes Mundo, she partners with international travel brands to monetize her travels while providing expert insights, travel resources and free guides to help others do the same, and she has now been to over 80 countries.
What You'll Learn
- Tips for visiting Brazil, Japan and Serbia
- Tips on Budget Travel, Minimalist Packing, and Starting a Remote Freelance Business
- Reflections and Advice for Latina Solo Travelers
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[1:32] Building a Remote Freelancing Business
[3:30] Tips for Spending time in the UK
[7:16] Brazil
[15:02] Japan
[23:15] Starting “Girl Takes Mundo” as a Latina Solo Travel Blog
[26:26] Budget Travel Hacks
[29:05] Minimalist Packing Tips for Women
[31:56] Tips for Latina Solo Travelers
[34:23] How to Monetize Your Travel Content
[37:36] Chris’s Wine Experience in Serbia
[42:07] The Impact Travel has Had on Chris
[44:03] What Travel Means to Chris Today
[46:08] The Lightning Round
[50:39] How to Follow and Contact Chris