168: How to Get Started with Cryptocurrency and Second Passports with Becky Gillespie

Becky Gillespie and Matt talk about their previous travels in Argentina, as well as their recent experience together in the Mendoza wine region where the interview takes place.  ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Becky then shares her experiences trekking La Cuidad Perdita in Colombia, Volcano-boarding in Nicaragua, and visiting Omatepe Island. Matt and Becky also share their experiences traveling through India, and Becky tells the story of when she participated in the “Rickshaw Challenge”. Next, she reflects on her trip to the mountain kingdom of Bhutan. Becky then plays the Ukalayle live on The Maverick Show and sings the song “I Drink Wine” by Adele. She then breaks down the steps to get started with Cryptocurrency, and why she believes it is important for everyone. Becky shares some crypto investment strategies for beginners, explains the basics of buying NFTs, and also explains how to use Cryptocurrency to by tangible items in the real world. She then moves on to talk about getting a second passport. Becky first discusses the benefits and what motivated her to pursue it, and she then breaks down the process and timeline for getting a second passport from Portugal. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads 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? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

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Meet diverse travelers and digital nomads from every continent who share their personal journey to location-independence as well as their reflections on identity, the power dynamics that shape our world, and how we can be more thoughtful, conscious travelers as we move through it.  Hosted by Matt Bowles—your typical Irish-American hip hop DJ turned human rights activist turned location-independent entrepreneur turned minimalist world-traveler and podcaster—these in-depth conversations take place all over the world (often over a bottle of wine, or 2).  Listen in as Matt draws out stories of their most epic adventures, and unpacks the skills, tactics, and strategies they use to build their remote businesses and design their lifestyles. Ranked the #1 Digital Nomad Podcast by Web Work Travel and the Top 1% of all podcasts by Listen Notes, each episode pulls out actionable tips and advice you can implement in your own life each week.  In 2024 The Maverick Show hit the Top 100 on Apple Podcasts and ranked the #1 “Places and Travel” podcast on Apple.