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In Today’s Email:

Nomad News: Welcome Slovenia!

Your Invitation: Using AI to Give You Borderless Freedom

On The Channel: Worse Than Jetlag?

Experiences: Return to the Fringe

NOMAD NEWS:

✈️ Slovenia Just Pulled a Sneaky Move (And We Completely Missed It).

So here's an embarrassing confession...

While we were busy obsessing over Portugal's D7 visa and Estonia's digital nomad perks...

Slovenia quietly launched their own nomad program.

November 21st. 12 months. Renewable.

And we had NO idea.

Not because we weren't paying attention...

But because Slovenia wasn't even on our radar.

When we built the PrideNomad Index six months ago, we straight-up forgot about them.

Small country. Under the radar. No nomad visa at the time.

Seemed like an easy skip.

Turns out we're idiots.

Because Slovenia might be one of the most underrated LGBTQ+ destinations in Europe.

Same-sex marriage? Legal since 2023.

Joint adoption? Yep.

Legal gender change without surgery? Also yes.

Ljubljana Pride isn't just a weekend parade...

It's a full month of events, anchored by spots like Klub Tiffany and Monokel.

Plus you get all the mountains-meets-Mediterranean magic...

Without the Italian prices or Austrian crowds.

If we re-ran the Index today? Slovenia would crack our top 15 globally.

Ahead of Argentina. Tied with Iceland.

Not bad for a country we completely whiffed on.

Looks like we'll be booking flights soon...

Because clearly our "comprehensive" research needs some work.

Have you been there? If so, please reply and share your experiences with us!

WANT TO USE AI TO LIVE BETTER?:

🎉  YOUR AI FREEDOM FORMULA IS THIS WEEK!

August 12 and 14, 2025 | 100% Online | Free for World Playground Summit VIPs

I had planned to do this all myself—to share how I’m using AI to run a global, location-independent lifestyle.

But frankly, one of my best productivity hacks is to always find a better way…

So I asked myself…

What if instead of teaching you MY way of using AI...

I brought together 12 of the smartest AI practitioners I know?

People who've cracked codes I'm still working on.

People who've built systems that make my stuff look amateur.

People who are using AI in ways that would blow your mind.

So that's exactly what I did.

I called in favors.

Made some deals.

Probably overpaid a few people.

And convinced 12 of the brightest minds in AI business automation to share their best stuff.

Not their "okay" stuff.

Their BEST stuff.

The result?

The AI Freedom Formula.

THIS WEEK! August 12 & 14. Two nights.
I’m broadcasting it from London…you can watch it from anywhere.
BTW, if you picked up the VIP pass to the World Playground Summit, you attend FREE!

And holy mackerel, this is gonna be good.

If you're tired of doing everything manually while your competitors automate their way to freedom...

This is your moment.

ON THE CHANNEL:

The Shocking Trap that Can Derail Your Travel Experience…

EXPERIENCES:

🌍 Every August, Edinburgh Loses Its Mind (And We're Here For It)

Picture this:

You're walking down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile...

Dodging street performers, stepping over flyers, trying not to get smacked by some kid doing interpretive dance...

When suddenly you realize something insane.

This entire city has turned into one giant, beautiful, chaotic theater.

For an entire month.

And Pride Nomad Mom? She rolled through it ALL on her scooter...

Gathering intel for her Active Seniors crew...

While we somehow managed to catch over 40 shows.

(Yes, we're slightly unhinged.)

But here's the thing about Edinburgh Fringe...

Some of it is complete garbage.

Tourist traps. Vanity projects. Comedy so bad it makes you question humanity.

The rest?

Some of them are simply life-changing.

So we did the dirty work for you.

Sat through the duds...

Found the diamonds...

And now we're revealing which shows are worth blowing your travel budget on.

The "Holy #$^@" Tier (AKA The Shows That Made Us Question Reality)

The Fit Prince ★★★★★ -- From the geniuses who brought you last year's Diana and Gwyneth Paltrow shows. Sharp. Funny. Flawless execution.

Ben Hart ★★★★★ -- This magician broke Pride Nomad Mom's brain. Her jaw was literally hanging open for the entire show. I'm pretty sure she proposed to him afterward.

Homo(sapien) ★★★★★ -- A coming-of-age story that'll rip your heart out and put it back together better than it was before. Fair warning: bring tissues.

Tom at the Farm ★★★★★ -- Two hours of Portuguese theater with subtitles that somehow hit harder than most English shows. This one messed us up (in the best way).

Garry Starr: Classic Penguins ★★★★★ -- About penguins. But not about penguins. Definitely not for kids. Pride Nomad Mom's favorite show of the month, which tells you everything you need to know about her taste.

Smile ★★★★★ -- The Charlie Chaplin story, told so brilliantly that Mom got cast as an extra. She wanted to give it six stars. We settled for five (with honors).

The "You'd Be Crazy Not To See These" Tier

The World's Greatest Lover ★★★★★ -- Phenomenal music, stellar cast. Don't read the plot. Just go.

Dylan Adler ★★★★★ -- Hysterical, smart, ridiculously talented. This kid's going places.

1457: The Boy at Rest ★★★★★ -- True story of a Korean king, elegantly performed. History nerds will lose their minds.

Cirque Kalabanté ★★★★★ -- Human beings should not be able to bend like this. It's basically watching people made of rubber perform miracles.

10,000 Hours ★★★★★ -- Australian troupe that came back even stronger this year. Mom was mesmerized (again).

Swamplesque ★★★★★ -- Shrek meets burlesque, starring the unstoppable Tash York. If that doesn't sell you, nothing will.

Ascension ★★★★★ -- Love story at Bedlam Theatre that left us emotionally wrecked. In a good way.

Mad About the Boys ★★★★★ -- South African artist celebrating Cole Porter, Noël Coward, and Ivor Novello. We went in blind, came out thrilled.

Altar ★★★★★ -- Two friends, one transition, all the feels. Must-see doesn't even cover it.

The "Solid Gold" Tier

Sugar ★★★★★ -- Surprise Australian performer Tomáš Kantor, who caught us completely off guard.

The Uncrackable Case ★★★★★ -- Murder mystery about Humpty Dumpty. As weird and wonderful as it sounds.

Sauna Boy ★★★★★ -- If you don't know what a gay sauna is, this'll teach you. Surprisingly no gratuitous nudity (we may have been disappointed).

Queer Comedy Club ★★★★★ -- Different performers every night. Consistently solid laughs.

Rob Auton: CAN ★★★★★ -- Motivational brilliance, though his UK accent went over our American heads sometimes.

Pop-Up Michelangelo ★★★★★ -- Bigger venue, gorgeous costumes, fantastic cast. Art nerds, this one's for you.

Kate Dolan: The Critic ★★★★★ -- Master crowd-worker who knows exactly how to handle a room.

Strangers with Benefits ★★★★★ (me) / ★★★★ (Mom) -- Found this gem through Grindr chat (don't ask). Well-performed and sharp.

The "Good But Could've Been Great" Tier

Aunty Ginger ★★★★ -- Wonderful, favorite who seemed to hold back a bit. Still worth your time.

Small Town Boys ★★★★ -- AIDS crisis story that hit hard but missed some opportunities. Solid, not spectacular—but could be.

Look...

We know this is a LOT of shows.

But that's the beauty (and curse) of Edinburgh Fringe.

There's so much good stuff happening (and lots of it all at the same time this year)...

You could spend every waking hour in theaters and still miss something amazing.

The full reviews are hitting our blog and YouTube channel...

With video reactions and all the messy details you can't get from a star rating.

But if you're planning Fringe 2025...

Start with this list.

Your liver and your wallet will thank you.

(Your sleep schedule, however, is screwed.)

—and yes, you CAN get some of your actual work done—early in the morning…if you can stay focused (it can be a challenge!)

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

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