In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Christoph sits down with Sou Aras – winner of the Nomad Summit scholarship in Chiang Mai. Sou shares how her early life between Canada and Algeria shaped her nomadic spirit, how remote work unlocked her first steps into digital nomadism, and why tango dancing in Serbia became a turning point in her journey.
She opens up about balancing savings with freelance gigs, her experiments in UX design, and her new dreams of creating travel content and even group trips in Algeria. Sou’s story is both practical and inspiring – showing how curiosity, discipline, and community can fuel a life on the road.
Key Takeaways
- How Sou’s upbringing between cultures set the foundation for her nomadic lifestyle
- The role of remote employment in giving her the first taste of freedom
- Why Serbia – and tango dancing – became a milestone in her journey
- The financial strategies she uses to balance savings, gigs, and long-term plans
- How winning the Nomad Summit scholarship gave her the push to pursue full independence
- Sou’s future plans – from Algeria trips to building a creative career around photography and travel content
Relevant Links
- Follow Sou on:
- Instagram: @NomadSou https://www.instagram.com/nomadsou/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nomadsou
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nomadsou
- Photography: http://souaras.com
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nomadsou/
- Threads: https://www.threads.com/@nomadsou
- Nomad Summit: https://nomadsummit.com
- Episode produced by RadioGuru: https://radioguru.co.uk
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