Simply deciding where to travel as a nomad can be tricky. Every country has different entry and visa laws, and it’s easier to travel with some passports than others. Unfortunately, people who have to apply for a visa to go almost anywhere face an unnecessary and unfair barrier to seeing the world.

In today’s episode, my guest is Vangile Makwakwa, a South African, a nomad, and a money coach. We talk about discriminatory visa processes, her personal nomad style, her favorite countries she’s visited, and how to navigate money trauma when moving abroad.

This is an eye-opening and important conversation for those like me who have a lot of privilege when it comes to travel. People from wealthier (White) countries don’t typically have to prove themselves (their connections, their finances) in the way that people from Black and Brown countries often do in order to travel. This episode just might inspire you to discover and explore more welcoming countries and also to dig into how your relationship with money can affect your nomad experience.