Founding Bansko Nomad Fest, Sailing a Catamaran Across the Sea of Bengal, and the Impact of Traveling to 100 Countries with Matthias Zeitler (Ep 184)

Hear how building a community in a Bulgarian mountain town transformed his approach to nomad life, connection, and home. ============================ 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 Matthias Zeitler takes us on his journey growing up in Munich, Germany and transitioning from a corporate job to becoming a location-independent entrepreneur. He explains how his interest in travel developed, how he became a digital nomad, and how he structures his nomadic lifestyle.  Matthias then shares some travel stories about competing in the Rickshaw Run in India and taking a catamaran across the Sea of Bengal.  He then reflects on the impact of traveling to 100 countries.  Next, Matthias talks about founding “Bansko Co-Working”, explains how he built community around it, and shares why he is so passionate about the town of Bansko.  He also talks about his upcoming project “Bansko Co-Living”, and explains how Bansko is becoming a premier nomad destination.  Matthias also talks about hosting the annual Bansko Nomad Fest, how it evolved, and what attendees can expect this year.  And, finally, he reflects on what travel means to him. → 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!