Johannes Voelkner joins Matt from Bangkok and starts off talking about what he loves about Bangkok and how it has changed since he started going there 20 years ago. He also shares what he loves about the Continent of Africa and the role it has played in his digital nomad journey. Johannes then gives his recommendations for digital nomads who want to spend time in his home country of Germany. Next, he talks about how he has built a global community of digital nomads through organizing 12 Nomad Cruises, as well as meetups at various cities around the world in between. Johannes then explains the itinerary for the upcoming Nomad Cruise, including pre-embarkation plans in the Canary Islands, programming on the boat, and post-cruise plans in Brazil for the group, including the legendary white party on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro for New Year’s Eve. He also offers Maverick Show listeners a $100 Discount! Johannes then reflects on his life of long term world travel, including how he maintains relationships with friends and family back home, and what travel means to him today. He also offers his thoughts on over-tourism, digital nomad gentrification, and making responsible travel decisions. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
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251: Nomad Cruises, Community Building, and Reflecting on 13 Years of World Travel with Johannes Voelkner
Episode #251: Nomad Cruises, Community Building, and Reflecting on 13 Years of World Travel with Johannes Voelkner
Hosted by Matt Bowles
251: Nomad Cruises, Community Building, and Reflecting on 13 Years of World Travel with Johannes Voelkner
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About the Guest
Johannes Voelkner
Johannes Voelkner is an location-independent entrepreneur, digital nomad, and the visionary founder of Nomad Cruise, a one-of-a-kind travel experience designed for remote workers, freelancers, and digital entrepreneurs. Since embracing the digital nomad lifestyle in 2010, Johannes has been at the forefront of the movement, advocating for a work-life balance that is not tethered to a single location. Originally from Germany, Johannes has now traveled to over 95 countries.
What You'll Learn
- How you can attend the next Nomad Cruise with Matt and Johannes and get a $100 Discount
- How Johannes has Cultivated Brand Loyalty and Built a Community of Digital Nomads
- Reflections on Over-Tourism, Digital Nomad Gentrification, and Responsible Travel Decisions
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OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Africa
- Luanda, Angola
- El Salvador, Brazil
- Jericoacoara, Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro / São Paulo, Brazil
- Cape Town
- Copacabana Beach
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Dubai
- Europe
- Germany
- Greece
- Johannesburg
- Mexico
- Oman
- Playa del Carmen
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Victoria Falls
- Zanzibar
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Time Stamped Show Notes
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[2:40] Introducing Johannes Voelkner
[4:25] What Johannes loves about Bangkok, Thailand
[6:25] What Johannes loves about The Continent of Africa
[7:46] Johannes’ Recommendations for His Home Country of Germany
[10:33] Matt’s Experiences on Nomad Cruises Since the Last Interview
[11:59] Creating and Running “Nomad Base”
[14:40] How Johannes has Cultivated Brand Loyalty and Built Community
[18:02] Nomad Cruise’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
[19:13] Pre-Embarkation Meetup in Tenerife, Canary Islands in November 2023
[22:24] Nomad Cruise 12 Itinerary: Spain to Brazil from December 2-11, 2023
[24:16] Programming on Board Nomad Cruise
[28:46] Post-Cruise Plans in Salvador and Morro de Sao Paulo
[32:20] New Years Eve Plans in Rio de Janeiro
[35:21] Matt’s Upcoming Keynote Speech on the Nomad Cruise
[36:31] How to Get a $100 Discount on Nomad Cruise 12
[41:39] Sustainability Pillars for a Life of Long Term World Travel
[44:22] Maintaining Relationships with Friends and Family Back Home while Traveling
[45:43] Reflections on Over-tourism, Digital Nomad Gentrification, and Responsible Travel Decisions
[52:35] What Travel Means to Johannes
[53:37] The Lightning Round
[57:54] How to Contact and Connect with Johannes and Nomad Cruise
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