Kach Umandap takes us on her journey growing up in the Philippines, moving to the Middle East to work in Kuwait and Iraq, and then starting to travel the world full time. She shares her reflections on “passport privilege” and her experience traveling to 173 countries and territories on a Philippines passport. Kach also shares stories from her travels to East Africa, Pakistan, Iran, Central Asia, and the time she sailed through the Caribbean for 2 years with a cat and lived on her boat. She explains how she became a travel influencer, an entrepreneur, built the businesses she currently runs today, and how she helps Filipinos travel the world. Kach also explains why she selected Montenegro as her base, explains the benefits of relocating to Montenegro, and provides specific tips for digital nomads on where to stay in Montenegro. She also reflects on the impact a decade of travel has had on her, explains how she structures her current lifestyle, and offers tips for sustaining a lifestyle of long-term world travel. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Hosted by Matt Bowles
198: Traveling the World on a Philippines Passport and Helping Digital Nomads Relocate to Montenegro with Kach Umandap
Episode #198: Traveling the World on a Philippines Passport and Helping Digital Nomads Relocate to Montenegro with Kach Umandap
Hosted by Matt Bowles
198: Traveling the World on a Philippines Passport and Helping Digital Nomads Relocate to Montenegro with Kach Umandap
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About the Guest
Kach Umandap
Kach Umandap is a location-independent entrepreneur and world traveler who has been to 173 countries and territories on all 7 continents and she has done it all on her Philippines passport. She is attempting to be the first person ever to travel to every country in the world on a Philippines passport. Kach has her own show broadcast locally in the Philippines where she discusses travel tips and advice for traveling outside the country. She is also the founder of FillipinoPassport.com which helps other Filipinos get tourist visas so they can explore the world, and also helps them to relocate and get residency in other countries. Having recently established her own base in Montenegro, Kach is now most passionate about helping people relocate to live and work in Montenegro. She is the founder of the “Montenegro Digital Nomads and Remote Workers” Facebook Group which has over 3,000 members. Kach is also a travel blogger and influencer who has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, CNN, TIME, BBC, Business Insider, and many other publications.
What You'll Learn
- How and Why to Relocate to Montenegro (and the best cities for digital nomads)
- Travel Experiences in Iran, Pakistan and Central Asia
- Understanding “Passport Privilege” and How to Travel on a Philippines Passport
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#1 BOOK THAT KACH RECOMMENDS
#1 PERSON WITH WHOM KACH WANTS TO HAVE DINNER
TOP 3 FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
TOP 3 BUCKET LIST TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
LOCATIONS IN MONTENEGRO KACH RECOMMENDS:
LOCATIONS WHERE THE INTERVIEW TOOK PLACE
WINES CONSUMED DURING THE INTERVIEW
FLIGHT BOOKING SITES THAT KACH RECOMMENDS
OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Afghanistan
- Croatia
- Dominican Republic
- Comoros/Madagascar East Africa
- Mauritius/Seychelles East Africa
- Europe
- Florida
- Iran
- Iraq
- Karakoram Highway
- Kazakhstan/ Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan/ Turkmenistan/Uzbekistan
- Kenya
- Laos
- Kuwait/Qatar, Middle East
- Mongolia
- Mozambique
- Rwanda/Uganda
- Pakistan
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Pamir Highway
- Laguna/Manila, Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- The Bahamas
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Vietnam
- Wakhan Valley
- Yugoslavia
CONNECT WITH KACH
Time Stamped Show Notes
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[3:39] Growing up in the Philippines
[6:43] Moving to Work in the Middle East and Starting to Travel
[9:41] Understanding “Passport Privilege”
[11:22] Traveling Through East Africa
[12:56] Traveling Through Pakistan
[14:44] Traveling Through Iran
[15:46] Traveling Through Central Asia
[17:16] Sailing The Caribbean for 2 Years with a Cat
[18:40] Becoming a Travel Influencer
[20:09] Kach’s Entrepreneurial Trajectory
[21:41] Helping Filipinos Travel the World
[23:02] Establishing a Base in Montenegro
[24:48] The Benefits of Relocating to Montenegro
[27:14] Where to Visit and Stay in Montenegro
[29:59] Helping People Relocate to Montenegro
[32:05] The Impact of Travel on Kach
[35:00] Tips for Nomads to Sustaining a Lifestyle of Long Term Travel
[38:15] The Lightning Round
[42:33] How to Follow and Connect with Kach
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