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. 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 AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #168: How to Get Started with Cryptocurrency and Second Passports with Becky Gillespie
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About the Guest
Becky Gillespie
Becky Gillespie is a full time digital nomad, the host of The School of Travels podcast, and author of the book “Shimokitazawa: a Tokyo Beginners Guide to the World’s Most Walkable Neighborhood”. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, she lived in Tokyo Japan for 12 years, and became a full time itinerant nomad in 2017, who has now been to over 70 countries. She has also been investing in cryptocurrency since 2018 and has delivered keynote speeches on why Cryptocurrency is for everyone.
What You'll Learn
- How to Get Started in CryptoCurrency Investing
- How to Use CryptoCurrency to Buy Tangible Items in the Real World
- How and Why to Get a Second Passport
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CHECK OUT BECKY’S BOOK:
LISTEN TO BECKY’S PODCAST:
CRYPTOCURRENCY RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
LISTEN TO MATT BEING INTERVIEWED BY BECKY ON “THE SCHOOL OF TRAVELS” PODCAST
TRAVEL BOOKS THAT BECKY RECOMMENDS
- A Fortune Teller Told Me by Tiziano Terzani
- Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
- The Lady and the Monk by Pico Iyer
BECKY’S FAVORITE PODCAST
LOCATION WHERE THE INTERVIEW TOOK PLACE
UNIQUE DESTINATIONS THAT BECKY RECOMMENDS
- Ciudad Perdida (Colombia)
- El Chaltén (Argentina)
- Ometepe Island (Nicaragua)
- Tiger’s Nest Temple (Bhutan)
OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Antarctica
- Mendoza, Argentina
- Ushuaia, Argentina
- Thimphu, Bhutan
- China
- Colombia
- Dubai
- Europe
- Chennai, India
- Tokyo, Japan
- Nicaragua
- Ohio
- Patagonia
- Lisbon, Portugal
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Time Stamped Show Notes
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[2:34] Becky and Matt Discuss Their Experiences in Argentina
[8:00] Trekking to Ciudad Perdita in Colombia
[9:29] Volcano Boarding in Nicaragua
[11:43] Visiting Ometepe Island in Nicaragua
[13:57] The Rickshaw Challenge in India
[18:04] Becky’s Experience in Bhutan
[22:02] Becky Plays “I Drink Wine” by Adele on the Ukulele
[28:32] Getting Started with Cryptocurrency
[31:12] Where to Buy and Hold your Cryptocurrency
[34:35] Crypto Investment Strategies for Beginners
[42:21] Understanding NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens)
[45:30] How to use CryptoCurrency to Buy Tangible Items in the Real World
[46:33] Why Everyone Should Start Investing in Cryptocurrency Now
[48:12] Becky’s Reasons for Getting a Second Passport in Portugal
[52:05] The Process for Getting a Second Passport in Portugal
[55:30] The Lightning Round
- Top 3 Favorite Travel Books
- #1 Favorite Podcast
- #1 Travel Hack
[58:28] Contact and Follow Becky