178: Building "Nomads Giving Back", Traveling the World for 9 Years, and Spending Time in 100 Countries with Tarek Kholoussy
178: Building "Nomads Giving Back", Traveling the World for 9 Years, and Spending Time in 100 Countries with Tarek Kholoussy  
Podcast: The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles
Rating: Explicit Published On: Thu Mar 31 2022
Description: Tarek Kholoussy returns to the Maverick Show and meets up with Matt for an in-person interview in Medellin, Colombia.  ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ 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 LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED 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! :)