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In Today’s Email:

THE Announcement: This Pride Month, We’re Claiming the World

Reader Questions: How You REALLY Can Go Nomadic Today

On The Channel: Where We’re Headed (NOT America)

Nomad Hack: The Google Maps Lifesaver Trick

Support our Sponsors: The Jungles of Costa Rica—Join us!

THE ANNOUNCEMENT:

F*CK PERMISSION. THIS PRIDE MONTH, WE'RE CLAIMING THE WORLD.

We're not just celebrating.

We're taking our freedom back.

And building a life so damn good... the haters can only watch from the sidelines.

I don't need to spell it out.
You see the headlines.
You feel the tension.

That creeping sense that spaces once considered safe for queer folks are shrinking by the day.

It's not just America spiraling.

It's global.

And waiting for permission to fully exist?

That's a game rigged against us from the start.

So here's what we're doing about it:

We're claiming the entire damn planet as our playground.

Not metaphorically.
Literally.

Because when you build a location-independent, borders-don't-apply-to-me kind of life...

You get to opt out of other people's bullshit rules.
And stop asking for a seat at tables that were never built for us anyway.

That's why this Pride Month, we're going big:

🎉 THE WORLD PLAYGROUND SUMMIT

June 17–21, 2025 | 100% Online | Free to Attend

Five fierce days.
25 unapologetic queer trailblazers.
Zero f*cks given.

Not just surface-level travel tips or generic digital nomad fluff.
We're going deep. We're going real. We're going all in.

Here's just a taste of what we're unpacking for you:

✅ How to emotionally prepare for life beyond systems that never served you
Because freedom can feel like flight—or freefall. Learn how others ground themselves in the in-between.

✅ Proven strategies for building income on your own terms
Escape the grind without going broke. Speakers share how they fund their freedom without selling their soul.

✅ Candid conversations about queerness across cultures
Where are we safe? Where are we celebrated? What do we need to know before we land somewhere new?

✅ Insights on building real connection while living borderlessly
Chosen family doesn't have to be left behind. Learn how to build it wherever you go.

✅ Personal practices for emotional sovereignty and authentic power
Because freedom is more than a plane ticket—it's an inner state. And yes, you can train for it.

Let's be clear:

This summit isn't for everyone.

If you're still waiting for the world to maybe, possibly, eventually get its act together...
Keep waiting.

This isn't for you.

But if you're done letting fear, shame, or politics dictate how and where you live...
If you're tired of shrinking yourself to fit into spaces that were never designed for your expansion...
If you're ready to build a life that reflects the full, unfiltered truth of who you are...

Then clear your damn calendar.
Because this Summit is YOUR next move.

Bring your friends.
Share this with your queer crew.
Post it in every group chat you've got.

Because the revolution isn't just about resisting.

It’s about building something so beautiful and free...
that fighting becomes irrelevant.

This year, we’re not just surviving Pride Month.

We’re using it as a launchpad to thrive for the rest of our lives.

See you at the Summit.
Your freedom starts there.

P.S. The summit sessions are too important to miss — especially now, when they’re trying to push us back into boxes.

The World Playground Summit goes live June 17–21. Spots are filling up fast.

 👉 Grab yours today

FROM OUR READERS:

🧭 Q&A: Can a Technical Writer Really Go Nomadic?

This week’s letter comes from Nate, a PrideNomad reader in upstate New York:

Hey Nate — and everyone reading this who’s got one foot in the old life and one toe pointed toward freedom…

First: YES. Not only can you do this — you’re already on the path. You’ve named the dream, and that’s the part most people never get to.

Let’s break it down practically:

1. Design your life — then reverse-engineer the plan.

Are you a “slowmad” who wants 3 months in one place? Or are you drawn to constant movement? That choice shapes everything — your visa needs, your budget, your health insurance, even how many shoes you pack.

2. Choose countries that support you.

Use the PrideNomad Index as your compass. It ranks destinations based on LGBTQ+ friendliness, tech infrastructure, healthcare access, and ease of residency. Go where you can thrive — not just survive.

3. Make your income remote, reliable, and resilient.

Technical writing is already a superpower. Now turn it into a portable service. Ask:
• Who needs what I do?
• What problem can I solve that saves people time, money, or headaches?

You don’t need thousands of followers — you need a handful of people who trust you to take something off their plate. That’s the game.

💥 Here’s your real passport: Courage.

Nomad life will test you. Culturally. Emotionally. Logistically.
You’ll miss buses. You’ll get misunderstood. You’ll eat something unidentifiable.
But you’ll also grow in ways no static life could ever offer.

The key is having a plan — and the curiosity to adapt it.

That’s why I’m thrilled you asked this question, Nate. You’re already doing the hardest part: beginning with intention.

And if you want the full roadmap?

👉 Join us at the PrideNomad World Playground Summit starting June 17.
Five days. 25 global queer trailblazers. Everything from visas to income to courage.

And it’s 100% FREE 🙂 

Come build your plan — and your future — with us.

✈️ Got a question?
Reply to this email or write to [email protected].
You might just be featured next.

ON THE CHANNEL:

Where LGBTQ+ Nomads Are Going Instead of the U.S.

What if your passport doesn’t protect you anymore?

In this brutally honest breakdown, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really happening to queer travelers around the world — and why more LGBTQ+ nomads are ditching the U.S. for good.

After 15+ years living openly queer in 40+ countries, I’ve seen the patterns. The warning signs. The invisible borders.

And I’ve got one message for you:
👉 It’s not just about where you travel. It’s about where you’re truly seen.

🌍 In this episode:

• 🌈 5 favorite countries still rolling out the rainbow carpet

• 🚫 The hidden restrictions quietly targeting queer travelers

• 🍷 The wildcard nation that literally greets you with wine

• 🇺🇸 And why the U.S. is rapidly losing trust, safety, and soul

✈️ NOMAD HACK:

The Google Maps Lifesaver Trick (a.k.a. Internet? Who needs it?)

When you don’t have Wi-Fi…

When your SIM card craps out…

When you’re lost in a tuk-tuk in the middle of nowhere and your driver swears this is the way…

📍 Offline Google Maps will save your ass.

Here’s how to prep like a nomadic ninja:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone while you still have internet.

2. Search for the city or region where you’ll be traveling.

3. Tap the name/address at the bottom, then tap “Download”.

4. Choose the area you want offline access to.

5. Done. Now you’ve got searchable, zoomable, GPS-powered maps even without service.

📌 Bonus trick:

Even when you’re offline, you can still navigate, pin your Airbnb, or find the nearest ATM or pharmacy.

Pro Tip:

Label important spots before you go offline:

• ✈️ Airport

• 🛏️ Accommodation

• 💰 Currency exchange

• 🧼 Laundry

• 🌈 Safe spaces (queer bars, cafes, community orgs)

Your future self—stranded on a Vietnamese backroad with 3% battery—will thank you.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:

🌴 From Unicorn Exit to Jungle Awakening: Why You Should Nomad With Us In Costa Rica This July 🌈

You’ve heard of Turo—the Airbnb-for-cars unicorn worth billions.
But you probably haven’t heard what happened after its queer founder, Shelby Clark, was pushed out.

He didn’t launch another startup.
He went into the jungle…
And built something real.

Now, Shelby’s the creator of the Jungle Gayborhood—a transformational queer sanctuary on 300 acres of Costa Rican rainforest.

🗓️ July 27–Aug 2, I’m joining Shelby and his team for a life-changing LGBTQ+ retreat—and you’re invited.

🌈 Expect waterfalls, deep breathwork, optional plant medicine, and a space where you can finally exhale.
 🧠 Fully trans-affirming, trauma-aware, and science-backed.
🏕️ And yes—you get $200 off any retreat this year when you mention PrideNomad.

✨ Bonus:
You’ll meet Shelby first at the World Playground Summit, where he’s a featured speaker sharing the full story of how he went from Silicon Valley glory…
To jungle rebirth.

This is your invitation.
To stop chasing.
To start remembering.
To come home to yourself.

👉 Click here to request info or just reply “COSTA RICA” and we’ll send you everything.

Let’s go.

P.S. Hey — quick personal note, just between us nomads…

This book might just remind you you’re not alone.

📖 Download your pay-what-you-want copy here before the final version drops.

With pride & wanderlust,

Ken

Answer to Today’s Quiz

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