Achieving the American Dream: A 20 Year Journey from World Traveler to US Citizen w/ Travel Blogger Katie Chavez #56

This week we dive into the incredible journey of Katie Chavez, the globe-trotting genius behind the travel blog, The World is My Necklace. 

Discover how Katie transformed her passion for travel into a unique lifestyle, leveraging working holiday visas and seasonal jobs to explore the globe. From her early days of adventurous living to creating a celebrated travel blog, Katie's story is a testament to living life on your terms.

In this heartwarming interview, Katie shares the highs and lows of her 20-year odyssey, including the challenges and triumphs of navigating a path to U.S. citizenship—a journey sparked by love and cemented by perseverance.

Now splitting her time between the U.S. in her cozy RV with her husband and their adorable kitty, Joni, and jet-setting to international locales, Katie continues to inspire with her travel insights and personal anecdotes.

Whether you're a travel enthusiast, dreaming of the American Dream, or curious about alternative paths to working and living abroad, this episode is packed with practical tips, heartfelt stories, and the motivation to pursue your adventures.

Join us as Katie reveals that remote work isn't the only avenue for a life of travel and adventure—it's possible to chart your course and live the dream, your way.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Utilizing working holiday visas to fuel your wanderlust
• Getting paid to travel the world in ways that don't involve remote work
• The importance of traveling solo when you're in a relationship
• Difficulties finding routine on the road
• The beauty of American diners

RESOURCES:
Katie's Travel Blog - The World on My Necklace
Instagram

⚡ ROUND BOOK:
Into the Wild by John Krakauer

EPISODE DETAILS:
13:20 - There is another way