Places & Travel Episodes

Places and travel are the world's greatest teachers, offering lessons you can't get from any classroom - like how a single street corner can hold a thousand stories. Travel turns strangers into temporary family and transforms you from tourist to temporary local, one adventure at a time.
Sept. 9, 2025

Moving to San Miguel de Allende: Practical First Steps

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries , host Doreen Cumberford welcomes friend and real estate expert Tracy Moss to discuss the ins and outs of buying property in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Tracy draws on her 20+ years in Me...

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June 5, 2025

Thirty Before Thirty: A Passport to Adventure

Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Nomadic Diaries, Doreen sits down with Autumn Carolyn—world traveler, writer, and author of Traveling in Wonder —to talk about the realities of moving abroad, the impact of trave...

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April 15, 2025

To the Moon and Back (1.2 Times): The Extraordinary Life of a Flying …

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, we welcome our returning guest, Koen Gomes, a global nomad and horse groom recorded live from San Miguel de Allende. Koen dives into his experiences as a nomadic traveler, flying horses acr...

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Feb. 11, 2025

Bridging Hearts and Minds

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford sits down with cross-cultural communication expert Kathy Ellis to explore the intricate world of cultural adaptation and repatriation. From her humble beginnings in s...

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Feb. 11, 2025

Moving From Comfort Zones to Superpowers:

Join Doreen Cumberford, the host for a delightful conversation with Margaret Ghielmetti, author of "Brave(ish)," who reveals how living abroad transformed her life from the inside out. Margaret shares her refreshingly honest take on finding courage in unexpected places and building what she playful…

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Feb. 8, 2025

Building Better Insurance For Living Abroad - Andrew Jernigan

What happens when a 13-year-old in Malawi needs emergency medical evacuation, but their insurance has just expired? Andrew Jernigan shares the dramatic story and reveals how proper international insurance can be the differenc...

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Dec. 17, 2024

Living Abroad with Purpose - Steve Hoffman

Welcome to our first scheduled and deliberate replay episode. The reason we choose this episode is because it was one of our favorite episodes from 2024. Join us for a touch of inspiration and a fun conversation with Steve Ho...

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Nov. 15, 2024

Re-Entry Series 15: Reading from Life in the Camel Lane

What does it take to prepare oneself for repatriation? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, Doreen Cumberford reads from the book she authored, Life in the Camel Lane: Embrace the Adventure. This story highlights the preparation for a repatriation that seemed imminent but happen…

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Oct. 15, 2024

Nomadic With Horses - Check-In Take Two!

Koen is one of our regulars on Nomadic Diaries and lives the life of a traveling nomad accompanying high performance horses as they travel around the world to attend equestrian events. It was really fun to reconnect, especial...

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Sept. 24, 2024

Write Your Own International Story - Mariam Ottimiofiore

In a world where globalization has transformed the way we live, work, and raise families, the host of the Nomadic Diaries podcast dive into the complex, yet rewarding, experiences of modern-day global nomads. Join us as we un...

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Sept. 10, 2024

Leadership Lessons From the Road - Zoe Routh

Leadership Lessons from the Road: with Zoe Routh This episode is full of nuggets that can support you in unlocking new possibilities for you and your organization! Looking for a globally minded leader and consultant with a multicultural upbringing and cross-cultured perspective on what it takes to …

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Aug. 26, 2024

Building Boldness in Baby Steps - Sylvia Thiesen

🎙️ Dive into the Latest Episode of Nomadic Diaries with Sylvia Thiesen! 🌎 In our latest podcast episode we were honored to host the incredible Sylvia Thiesen. Sylvia, is a seasoned coach, therapist, and multi-cultured traveler. 🔑 Key Takeaways Embracing the Small Steps Prepares us for Big Leaps Be …

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July 30, 2024

Parasites and Passports - Challenges of Living Abroad

Vashti Kanahele - On Navigating Mental Health, Community, and Global Adventures Join Doreen Cumberford as she engages in a heartfelt conversation with Vashti Kanahele about the mental health challenges and triumphs encountered during her international journey. Vashti opens up about her experiences …

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July 15, 2024

When Worlds Collide: An Expat's Tale of Medical Drama and Cultural Aw…

When the Unexpected Strikes: Sarah's Resilient Journey as an Expat Mom In this deeply moving episode, host Doreen Cumberford sits down with Sarah Deschamps, a remarkable woman who faced one of the most daunting challenges an expat parent can encounter – navigating a critical medical situation for h…

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July 9, 2024

Humor Across Borders with Conor Cunneen

In this episode of "Nomadic Diaries," Doreen Cumberford welcomes humorist and motivational speaker Conor Cunneen. Originally from Ireland and currently based in Chicago, Conor, also known as "Irishman Speaks," shares his unique insights and experiences on the use of humor in cross-cultural communic…

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July 1, 2024

Birthday Bathtub on the Camino

Episode Alert on Nomadic Diaries! 🌍 We just released a deeply inspirational episode featuring Kathleen Israel, a remarkable woman who embarked on the transformative journey of walking the Camino not once, but twice. Each step on her pilgrimage was a step towards healing after years of caring for he…

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June 10, 2024

Nicki Cornfield

Support the show Home is Where Your Story Crosses Borders! We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with Confidence.

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May 28, 2024

The Expat's Portable Identity

Welcome to Michael Sullivan's episode on Nomadic Diaries called The Expat's Portable Identity. Michael is currently a Goodwill Ambassador with the US Department of State in Turkey and is currently penning a book titled "Building Bridges: Can We Love and Relate in a Polarized World." Michael shares …

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April 15, 2024

Palm Trees, Refugees and Resilience - Joel Bond

Nomadic Diaries host, Doreen Cumberford sits down with Joel Bond, to discuss Palm Trees and Resilience! Joel is an author, educator, and expatriate who has lived in Iraq for seven years. They dive into his experience as chro...

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Nov. 21, 2023

Belonging Beyond Borders with Megan Norton

We are thrilled to bring you a brand new episode of Nomadic Diaries featuring Megan Norton. Megan, an author and daughter of a diplomat, shares her insights on cultivating a sense of belonging for adult Third Culture Kids (T...

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Oct. 10, 2023

Building Cultural Competency Step by Step: Chris Cartwright

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, we dive into the fascinating journey of Chris Cartwright. Chris shares valuable insights on setting goals, practicing regularly, and being accountable when pursuing passion and personal gro...

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Sept. 9, 2023

Adventure Bound, Helping Expats to Better Transitions: Terri McGinnis

Intercultural Passport: Welcome to the first episode of Nomadic Diaries, where we explore the captivating world of expat life and intercultural experiences. In today's episode, we have the pleasure of listening to Terri McGin...

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