Episodes

Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Chiang Mai and the Destination Thailand Visa with Lily Szabo
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Sunday Apr 13, 2025
Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Lily Szabo!
Only occasionally nomadic, but always a Chiang Mai hype-girl, Lily is a mom-preneur who gets geeky about the lifestyle and global changes unlocked by remote work.
In this episode, we talk about how the term digital nomad has developed, the DTV programme and how Chiang Mai has evolved into a remote work hub.
So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Friday Apr 11, 2025
Friday Apr 11, 2025
Welcome back to The Remote Life! After a bit of a pause from posting, we're returning to the airwaves. Starting with a quick interlude episode from our host, Han Talbot, about:
- The not-so-sexy realities of remote work
- Identity shifts when embracing this lifestyle
- Thoughtful destination selection beyond trending hotspots
- Why returning "home" isn't failing
- What's next for The Remote Life
So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger, and let's get started!

Monday Dec 16, 2024
Is the digital nomad life for me? (With The Remote Life's Han Talbot)
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Is the digital nomad lifestyle really all it's cracked up to be? In this episode, Han Talbot (Host of The Remote Life Podcast) shares why she's stepping away from digital nomadism for herself after over a decade being on-off remote. Whether you're considering becoming a digital nomad or questioning if it's right for you, this episode Han talks about designing a remote lifestyle that works for you. Grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let's get started.

Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today in collaboration with Native Teams, we’ll be chatting with Skerdi Sino!
Based in Tirana, Skerdi is Vice President of Demand Generation at Native Teams: a global payment solution for freelancers, remote workers, and international businesses.
In this episode, we talk about balancing business and travel responsibilities as well as the Native Teams product and the services they offer to support digital nomads and remote workers in managing their finances and employment arrangements.
So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Monday Sep 16, 2024
Building a flexible lifestyle as Virtual Assistant with Hannah Dixon
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Hannah Dixon!
Currently based in Mexico, Hannah is a Virtual Assistant & Freelancer Business Coach, Recruiter, and the Founder of Digital Nomad Kit, one of the largest and longest-running VA training platforms, as well as Rainbow Remote, a community aimed at elevating LGBTQIA+ remote professionals.
In this episode, we talk about Digital Nomad Kit and who it is for, creating a remote lifestyle that works for you and some things people may not know about the remote and freelance lifestyle.
So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Building a remote business and life with Confidence & Life Coach Rebecca Hawkes
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Rebecca Hawkes!
Originally from the UK, Rebecca is a Confidence & Life Coach as well as the host of The Confidence Show Podcast. She supports her clients in creating more self confidence, empowering them to follow their desires, and helping them to become fearless in all that they do so they can live the life they truly desire.
In this episode, we talk about building a lifestyle and business that works for you, having the freedom to tweak your business over time and the empowerment that a remote business can provide in our day to day.
So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Monday Aug 19, 2024
The power of in-person mindful experiences with Maris Kohv
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Maris Kohv!
For the past 6 years, as Founder (and CEO) of MINOMA, Maris has been crafting transformative experiences for conscious entrepreneurs and mindful nomads.
In this episode, we talk about MINOMA and who it is for, the power of in-person events for remote workers and some tips for finding more mindfulness in your own remote life.
So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Marie Tuason!
Originally from the Philippines, Marie is the founder and CEO of digital marketing agency Adrenaline Agency, as well as the founder of Kaya Connections: a retreats and coliving programme helping nomads build lasting connections through harmonious experiences.
In this episode, we talk about mindful travel, how remote lifers can incorporate mindfulness into their own travels and things people may be surprised to know about the Philippines.
So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Finding the aligned marketing for your business with Nienke Nina Keizer
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be welcoming back Nienke Nina Keizer!
Now based in Austria, Nienke Nina is a Marketing Strategist, Digital Storyteller & Podcaster. She founded Aligned Expressions which is her personal mission and way to help people and companies to show up online with confidence and ease.
In this episode, we talk about finding alignment with your marketing for your business, the impact of accountability conversations and spaces for entrepreneurship and some of the things people may not know about different platforms in 2024.
So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World! And in this special edition, I'll be talking through The Remote Life journey so far and my thoughts on starting a podcast.
So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger, and welcome to the 50th episode of The Remote Life Podcast!