Episode #165: Nomading in Mexico, Stylish Minimalism, and Becoming a Full-Time YouTuber with Sergio Sala

Episode Summary

Sergio Sala shares his journey growing up in Mexico, studying abroad in Italy, backpacking around Europe, and eventually becoming a full-time digital nomad and YouTube video creator.  He shares the top digital nomad destinations for living and working in Mexico, including what he loves about Mexico City and how to get to the hidden beach near Sayulita.  Matt and Sergio then discuss the close bond between Ireland and Mexico and reflect on their travels in Ireland.   Sergio then opens up about on his first trip to New York City, and how it changed his perceptions about people in the U.S.  He then shares some of his top international travel experiences including attending the World Cup in Russia, studying at a Buddhist temple in China, and spending two weeks in Tibet.  Sergio also explains how he selects his travel destinations, structures his day, and sustains the digital nomad lifestyle with no base.  He then takes us behind the scenes of his life as a professional YouTuber, shares some tips on how to do it full time, and reflects on how he balances the video documentation of his life with the importance of being present in the moment.  Sergio also discusses the importance of minimalism in his life, and shares some tips on how to travel the world with carry-on luggage only while still looking stylish (including his favorite travel clothing brands).  And, finally, he reflects on why he continues to travel after 8 years as a full time nomad, and what travel means to him today.  FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com 

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Sergio Sala

Sergio Sala is a professional YouTube video creator who films his experiences living and working remotely in cities around the world. Originally from Mexico, he has been a full-time digital nomad with no permanent base for 8 years, and has traveled to over 40 countries.  He is a stylish minimalist who travels the world through multiple climates with carry-on luggage only.  And he has been a keynote speaker on stages all over the world at events such as The Nomad Summit, The Nomad Curise, DNX, and the NomadsBA conference in Buenos Aires.

What You'll Learn
  • The Top Locations in Mexico to Live and Work as a Nomad
  • How to Become a Full-Time YouTube Video Creator
  • How to Travel the World Full Time with Carry-On Luggage Only and Look Stylish
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Time Stamped Show Notes

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[1:47] Matt and Sergio talk about Buenos Aires

[6:29] Growing up in Mexico

[8:59] Studying Abroad in Italy and Traveling Around Europe

[15:56] Nomading in Mexico City

[20:26] Top Locations for Living and Working as Nomad in Mexico

[22:04] Co-Workations and Hidden Beaches in Sayulita

[24:39] The Saint Patrick’s Battalion and Historic Irish-Mexico Solidarity

[27:13] Sergio’s Experience in Ireland

[31:07] Sergio’s First Trip to New York City

[35:09] Attending the World Cup in Russia

[38:00] Studying at a Buddhist Temple in China

[43:17] Spending Two Weeks in Tibet

[45:14] How Sergio Designs His Lifestyle and Structures His Travel

[53:08] Sustaining a Life of Long Term World Travel

[55:02] Balancing Video Documentation with Being Present in the Experience

[57:06] How Sergio Structures His Day

[1:00:04] Success Tactics for Becoming a Full-Time YouTuber

[1:06:35] “Stylish Minimalist” Travel

[1:14:59] What Travel Means to Sergio

[1:17:24] The Lightning Round

[1:22:05] Follow Sergio on Social Media