Ellany Lea - 104 countries ... and living as a digital nomad

Published: Sept. 28, 2017, 5:01 a.m.

Ella made a drastic decision after graduating university and starting her first corporate job. \xa0She quit on her 89th day. \xa0\xa0 Despite having a great opportunity in the corporate world, she realized quickly that she craved a life of independence and freedom. \xa0She ended up living in Rwanda working for a NGO for 6 months. \xa0And this started a transition to becoming a digital nomad and beginning a career as an elite success coach. \xa0This new role allowed her the flexibility to live where she wanted to live as she grew her business. \xa0 As she gained more success, she began to travel and explore more often. \xa0Ella shares with us why she loves Thailand, believes Paraguay is interesting, and why she is not fond of Dubai. \xa0We also talk about her upcoming road trip to West Africa. \xa0\xa0 During this conversation, Ella joined me from Spain while I was in Chicago on Skype. \xa0Please listen in and enjoy. Check out our partner and sponsor: Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. And take a look at . \xa0They organize international rallies around the world including: Sri Lanka, Cambodia, the Philippines and the Amazon. \xa0 More about Ellany Lea: Born in: Montreal, Canada Passports from: Canada Favorite travel book: \xa0 \xa0\xa0\xa0 Favorite travel film: \xa0 Favorite travel site: \xa0 Must carry: Favorite food: \xa0Authentic Pad Thai \xa0\xa0 Favorite drink: Thai iced tea \xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Favorite Hotel: Four Seasons Jimbaran, Bali Favorite Airline: Singapore Airlines Website: \xa0 Facebook: Instagram: Map: About Counting Countries Counting Countries is the only podcast to bring you the stories from the dedicated few who\u2019ve spent their lives on the singular quest of traveling to every country in the world. Less people have traveled to every country in the world than have been to outer space. Theme music for this podcast is Demeter\u2019s Dance, written, performed, and provided by . About GlobalGaz Ric Gazarian is the host of Counting Countries. He is the author of three books: , , and . \xa0He is the producer of two travel documentaries: and . \xa0 Ric is also on his own quest to visit every country in the world. You can see where he has and keep up with his journey at How Many Countries Are There? Well\u2026 that depends on who you ask! The United Nations states that there are . The British Foreign and Commonwealth office states that there are . The Century Club states that there are . The Most Traveled Person states that there are . The Nomad Mania states that there are . Me? My goal is the 193 countries that are recognized by the UN, but I am sure I will visit some other places along the way. Check out our partner and sponsor: Explore the unique stories from 20 more world-class travelers from various backgrounds and nations and from all walks of life who have tirelessly pursued visiting every country in the world and have filled their lives with a virtually endless amount of adventure. Disclaimer: I will earn a fee if you order from Amazon/Agoda.