Episode 23

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10th Feb 2021

EP 23: THE LIFE LESSONS YOU LEARN AS A DIGITAL NOMAD WITH OMAR MO

In this episode, Digital Nomad, Omar Mo shares his story going from a normal life with a regular job and home to buying a one way ticket to Nicaragua and living out of his suitcase.  He shares some of the life lessons he learns along the way and stories about his adventures on the road.

Show Notes:

00:00 

  • Omar Mo reads an excerpt of something he wrote

00:34

  • Drea shares Omar Mo bio

2:24 

  • Omar tells us the reasoning behind the excerpt he wrote. 

5:05 

  • Omar explains what a Digital Nomad means
  • Omar tells us the transition into the Digital Nomad life and how he knew that he was destined not to have a normal life 
  • He shares the story when he decided to book that one way ticket to his adventure to Nicaragua - He stayed traveling for 2 ½-3 years

11:20 

  • Superficial Conversations and the experience of having a podcast

 

13:01

  • Omar talks about his “Why” behind his travels

Redefining Traveling - What it was, what it means now and how it is constantly changing

18:28 

  • Drea asks Omar about the fears that he may have had 
  • The fear of missing out on family and friends
  • Being nervous about a new place not knowing anyone
  • Growth vs Relationships and the balance

24:32

  • Omar and few challenges he faced
  • Australia and gaining weight due to drinking
  • Broken Bones and the importance of Travel insurance

28:08

  • Omar shares his most valuable thing he’s learned why he’s traveled

29:01

  • Omar shares his most meaningful person he met and the valuable things he learned
  • He shares a very personal story about learning empathy from a previous relationship and how it affected his entire outlook

33:00

  • Omar shares his most fulfilling moment in Sydney 
  • He also reveals his favorite place in the world, Sydney

36:17

  • Omar shares his favorite places in Sydney

39:43

  • Omar shares his most dangerous situation he’s ever been while swimming

45:40

  • Omar shares some valuable tips to live a life as a Digital Nomad

49:07

  • Omar shares his goals and where he plans to do next

52:40

  • Omar shares the one thing he takes with him when he travels

53:45

  • This is the piece of life advice that Omar gives to his younger self

 54:30

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Roaming the Earth with Drea Castro
Welcome to Roaming the Earth - the stories & adventures of people who are jet setters, nomads & explorers - from pilots, journalists, touring musicians and photographers to van-lifers, backpackers, and thru-hikers. Come join me every week as we...
Welcome to Roaming the Earth - the stories & adventures of people who are jet setters, nomads & explorers - from pilots, journalists, touring musicians and photographers to van-lifers, backpackers, and thru-hikers. Come join me every week as we hear tips and tricks from these travel experts from around the world.