Building "Nomads Giving Back", Traveling the World for 9 Years, and Spending Time in 100 Countries with Tarek Kholoussy (Ep 178)

Learn how nine years as a nomad shaped his approach to giving back responsibly, sustainability, and meaningful travel. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Tarek Kholoussy returns to the Maverick Show and meets up with Matt for an in-person interview in Medellin, Colombia.  Tarek talks about the significance of Colombia to him, and explains why Medellin is one of his favorite cities in the world.  He then talks about his homeland, Egypt, and why everyone should spend time there.  Tarek then shares the story of how he met Matt’s sister at a Tibetan monastery in Nepal.  He also reflects on his time in Goa, India as well as his multiple trips to Ethiopia.  Tarek then takes us on his journey over the last 4 years building Nomads Giving Back, and reflects on navigating the complex power dynamics of international volunteer work.  He then shares his experience in Bali, including during the pandemic, and how that led to the launching of Nomads Skillshare.  Tarek then reflects on the key sustainability pillars for living a fulfilling nomadic life over the long term.  And, finally, he explains why he continues to travel and what travel means to him today. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FIND YOUR NEXT EPISODE Explore The Maverick Show Starter Packs — some of my favorite conversations curated by theme so you can easily find the episodes that match your interests. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU See my Top 10 Travel Apps See my Top 10 Books that Shaped the Way I Travel See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally Support the show by buying me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!