I talk with Erica Virvo, a purposeful traveler who loves the thrill of living in countries people have rarely heard of. She’s spent 5 years studying and working in obscure countries in the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa. While she loves visiting the frequented tourist spots like everyone else, the memories Erica has treasured the most are the everyday experiences she participated in with friends she’s found along the way. Through these connections and ordinary activities, Erica has gained a deeper appreciation for the world and people in it. Erica what sparked her love of travel, how she managed to finance one incredible travel experience after another, how travel has changed her life – and more.
What You’ll Learn
The transformative experience that sparked Erica’s desire to travel
Why she finished her college degree in Qatar
How she created a job for herself to make money
How she ended up volunteer teaching and living in rural Thailand
Why she moved to South Korea instead of returning to the U.S.
How she used $10K to live in St. Vincent of the Grenadines and Zambia for 14 months
Why her perspective about saving the world began to change
Why she started working at Nomadic Matt
How living abroad has impacted her outlook on life and changed her internally
What she plans to do next and why she believes travel is necessary
About Erica Virvo
Erica has a BFA in Interior Design. However, she has never worked as an Interior Designer and has completely built her career (and life) out of her immersive travel experiences. After moving back to the states in 2015, Erica worked for Nomadic Matt, a budget travel website with over 1 million monthly visitors that teaches people how to bring their travel aspirations to life by exploring the world on a budget. Her tips have been featured publications including Levo League, the Positive Psychology Podcast, and Forbes. She believes that strangers are just friends you haven’t met yet. Combining this motto with tips and tricks she’s uncovered along the way, Erica’s greatest passion is helping others shape their trips into authentic travel experiences that they can use to create the life that they love.
Say hi to Erica on Instagram @erica.virvo.
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