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Jason Moore
What makes Namibia feel less like a destination and more like an escape from everywhere else?
Tuta Nangolo is the founder of Kamatjona, a coliving space and safari company based in Windhoek, Namibia. Founded in 2020, Kamatjona blends long-stay coliving for digital nomads with community-driven, self-drive safaris across the country. Tuta’s approach to hospitality was shaped in part by years spent working in a backpacker hostel in London, an experience that inspired him to bring that same sense of connection back home.
Tuta joins the show to talk about what makes Namibia’s culture and landscapes so distinct, and he walks through a self-drive road trip itinerary connecting the country’s desert, coastal, and wildlife regions.
Namibia doesn’t behave the way most people expect a safari destination to. This conversation captures a country defined by space, silence, and a slower pace of life, where the wild feels genuinely wild because so few people are around to interrupt it. There’s a real sense of discovery running through this one, the kind that comes from a place still largely untouched by mass tourism. It’s also a look at what it takes to build a sense of community in a country that’s historically catered to a very different kind of traveler.
Have you ever shown up somewhere expecting one thing and found the complete opposite? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
Tune In To Learn:* Why Namibia surprises most visitors expecting a typical African destination * How population density shapes the pace of life and the travel experience * Advice for planning a multi-day self-drive road trip through the country * Why safaris here feel different from more crowded destinations elsewhere in Africa * What inspired the shift from working at a hostel abroad to building a coliving space back home * How local culture blends European influence with African tradition * What to know about weather and timing before planning a visit * Budget-friendly tips for food, accommodation, and getting around * The role of community in shaping a more meaningful travel experience * And so much more
Resources:* Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Kamatjona coliving and safari * Kamatjona on Instagram
Want More?* Top 7 Uganda Hidden Gems with Lynett Nakamanya * Safari 101: How To Plan A World-Class African Safari (Without Going Broke) * 5 Surprising Experiences in Africa, How to Transition to a New Career After Travel, and Exploring the African Diaspora With Jay Cameron
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What happens when you plan a trip with one real goal: to disappear from your phone, your inbox, and the news for as long as you can stand it?
Tony Fletcher is a British music journalist and the author of seven books, including the bestselling Keith Moon biography Moon and the definitive R.E.M. biography Remarks Remade. He started the fanzine Jamming! as a teenager in London and has spent decades interviewing artists across the music world. He now lives in New York’s Catskill Mountains, where he writes about music, travel, and running.
Tony just got back from a solo month in Nepal, where a big part of the trip was a deliberate digital detox: two weeks completely offline, no email, no social media, no news. He joins me to talk through how he planned it, what it actually felt like to disconnect, and the unconventional route he took into the mountains.
This is a conversation about what happens when you actually let go, not just of your phone, but of the need to always know what’s going on. Tony went in with real doubts about whether he could pull it off, and those doubts followed him further into the trip than he expected. What came back out the other side surprised even him, touching habits and instincts he wasn’t trying to change. There’s also a quieter thread running through it about choosing the harder, lonelier path on purpose, and what that choice does to how you experience a place.
Have you ever taken a real break from your phone or the news while traveling, and what did you notice about yourself in the quiet? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
Tune In To Learn:* How he prepared mentally in the week beforehand, and how many times he nearly talked himself out of it * Advice for planning a trek that starts right from your hotel room instead of taking transport to the trailhead * Why he chose a quieter route over the two most popular options * How trekking solo and unsupported changed the pace of each day * What quitting coffee and alcohol on the trail taught him about resetting his habits * How stepping away from his phone opened up more conversations with strangers * Why he gave himself an extra week away from the news even after getting back online * Advice on budgeting, accommodation, and food costs on a multi-week trek * The story of nearly losing his phone for good, and what it says about staying present * And so much more
Resources:* Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Tony’s Substack * Nepal Trekking and the Great Himalaya Trail by Robin Boustead * CalTopo * Trekking Nepal: Your Adventure Guide podcast by Zero To Travel
Want More?* Life-Changing Trips, Interviewing Music Legends, Backpacking the World, and Fostering Transformative Connections with Tony Fletcher * Immersion Travel: Becoming a Porter in Nepal with Nate Menninger * Walking the World with Alexander Campbell and Tom Turcich
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Why does a tiny Nordic nation with just 5.5 million people feel impossible to summarize in a single sentence?
Lorelou Desjardins has been writing about Norwegian culture since 2013 at her blog and publishing house, A Frog in the Fjord. She has published six books in Norway and internationally, along with 250 articles in mainstream media including Norway’s largest newspaper. Her latest book, How to Be Norwegian, offers a crash course into 55 essential Norwegian cultural quirks. She lives in Oslo and is now a Norwegian citizen.
In this episode, Lorelou and I dig into Norwegian culture and what makes this country so unique, covering the surprising scale of Norway’s geography, the country’s cabin culture, social dynamics among Norwegians, food and drink customs, the quirks of Norwegian English, and a Norwegian concept worth stealing for your own life.
Norway can feel like a country of contradictions: vast and remote in parts, intensely social in others, shaped by long winters and short summers that flip the whole rhythm of daily life. This conversation moves between practical travel insight and a more personal look at what it is actually like to live here long-term, even after becoming a citizen. Whether you are planning a trip, exploring your own Norwegian roots, or just drawn to borrowing a little wisdom from another culture, there is something here for you.
What is one custom or tradition from somewhere else in the world that you have brought into your own life? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
Tune In To Learn:* How long Norway actually is, and which European capital it would touch if you spun it on its southern tip * Why a growing wave of travelers are choosing Norway over traditionally hot summer destinations * What Norway’s “freedom to roam” law actually allows you to do * How cabin culture works, and how travelers can access cabins most visitors never think to look for * Why Norwegians have a reputation for being emotionally cold, and the bus ride that put that reputation to the test for me * Why Norwegians are so eager to talk about their own cultural identity with outsiders * The surprising history behind Norway’s strict modern alcohol laws * Why frozen pizza and Friday tacos became beloved national traditions * The Norwegian concept that’s similar to hygge, but with its own colder, deeper edge * And so much more
Resources:* Sign up for our FREE newsletter * A Frog in the Fjord * Lorelou’s website * How to Be Norwegian * The Norwegian Trekking Association (DNT)
Want More?* Cracking the Cultural Code, Ethical Travel To Indigenous Areas, & Life in Norway With Lorelou Desjardins * Hidden Norway: 7 Off The Beaten Path Gems You’ll Love, Popular Norwegian Concepts Worth Stealing, Trekking In Bhutan, & Living At The Crossroads of Magic & Science w/ Torunn Tronsvang from Up Norway * Top 7 Hidden Gems in Oslo, Norway with Curtis Rojak of Viking Biking
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What would it look like to build a life that reflects exactly who you are and where you want to go?
Heath Armstrong is an entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Rage Create, a company known for its unconventional affirmation and oracle card decks that have raised over $200,000 through crowdfunding. He spent years living and working nomadically, including a period traveling full-time in a self-built van across the United States. He now runs Deck Creators, a community for people who want to create and launch their own card decks, from his farmhouse in the mountains of North Carolina.
In this episode, Heath and I catch up on his journey from the early days of location independence to the businesses he’s building now. We get into his approach to freedom lifestyle design, what it actually means to take inspired versus forced action, and the daily practices he’s used to move from vision to reality.
This is one of those conversations that works on multiple levels. On the surface, it’s about entrepreneurship and building a life around your values. But underneath that is something more personal: how to recognize when you’re operating from fear versus genuine alignment, and what it takes to keep moving in the right direction even when things get hard.
Heath’s been through real darkness, real financial uncertainty, and real pivots, and he’s thought deeply about all of it. Whether you’re designing a lifestyle business, mapping out your next travel chapter, or just trying to figure out what you actually want, there’s something in here for you.
What’s one thing you could do this week to move closer to the version of your life you actually want to be living? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
Tune In To Learn:* Why Heath draws a sharp line between inspired action and forced action, and why that distinction changed everything for him * How the note card practice he started years ago still shapes his daily routine today * Why visualizing your goals in the present tense only works if you actually believe them, and what to do if you don’t * How to tell the difference between resistance and intuition when they can feel nearly identical * What Heath’s “totem pole” framework looks like in practice, and why it brings long-term vision and daily action into alignment * Why your environment and the people around you matter more than most productivity advice will tell you * Lessons from van life that Heath still carries with him, including why nature and isolation sharpened his business instincts * What Heath did when a tariff crisis threatened to sink a shipment, and why he frames problems like video game bosses * Why Heath thinks moving toward the life you want and being happy in the present moment are actually the same thing * Hidden gem destinations that left a real mark on Heath, including a spot in Oregon most people have never heard of * And so much more
Resources: Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Interested in the Being Box? Email Jason * Heath’s website * Rage Create * Deck Creators Community * Heath on Instagram * The Game of Life and How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn * The Strangest Secret by Earl Nightingale * Love Money, Money Loves You* by Sarah McCrum
Want More?* Digital Detox: Downsizing Your Digital Life to Create Freedom + Reboot Your Lifestyle Business with Corbett Barr * Building, Growing, and Enjoying a Successful 7-Figure Lifestyle Business with Dan Andrews from Tropical MBA * How to Pivot to a Life With More Freedom (And Travel), Get More Free Time, and Unlock Your Intuition With Jenny Blake
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What if one of Africa’s most diverse and rewarding destinations has been hiding in plain sight — and most travelers only ever see a fraction of what it has to offer?
Lynett Nakamanya is a tourism professional and Kampala native who has worked across the East African travel industry for over a decade. She holds a master’s degree in management science with a focus on project monitoring and evaluation in tourism, and is affiliated with the Uganda Tourism Board. She also runs her own trip-planning platform focused on sustainable and meaningful experiences across the region.
In this episode, Lynett shares her list of Uganda hidden gems and travel recommendations, the state of tourism in Uganda today, and the real impact that responsible travel can have on local communities.
Lynett brings a perspective that’s hard to find — someone who grew up in Uganda, has spent her career inside the tourism industry there, and thinks seriously about what travel can and should do for local communities. She makes a compelling case for doing a little research before you arrive, because the gap between a standard itinerary and a genuinely memorable one often comes down to simply knowing what to ask for. She also shares a Ugandan saying about travel at the end of this one that’s worth sticking around for.
What experience from this episode most surprised you, and has it changed how you think about where you want to go next? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
Tune In To Learn:* Why a beautiful crater lake just 20 minutes from Uganda’s most famous attraction is almost never visited — and why it’s worth the detour * How one of East Africa’s most rewarding mountaineering experiences sits in Uganda, largely off the radar of international visitors * Why Uganda’s 56 tribes make cultural immersion more rewarding when you focus on just one or two * What one of Uganda’s most historically significant religious sites reveals about the country’s layered cultural past * How a massive collection of islands right next to the airport offers everything from white sand beaches to wildlife encounters that most visitors drive straight past * Why one eastern Uganda destination pairs three waterfalls with some of the world’s highest-graded Arabica coffee * Why doing your own research before a trip is the single best way to unlock experiences that never make the standard itinerary * How responsible travel creates a ripple effect through local families and communities that most visitors never see * What cultural mistake tourists commonly make in Uganda that creates more harm than help * And so much more
Resources:* Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Uganda Tourism Board * Uganda Wildlife Authority * Explore Uganda
Want More?* Top 10 Hidden Gems: East Africa (Beyond the Safari) and Transitioning to Travel With Sasha and Megnote Lezhnev * 5 Surprising Experiences in Africa, How to Transition to a New Career After Travel, and Exploring the African Diaspora With Jay Cameron * Safari 101: How To Plan A World-Class African Safari (Without Going Broke)
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SPOILER: LYNETT’S UGANDA HIDDEN GEMS LIST* Lake mulehi * Rwenzori Mountains * Buganda and Ankole cultural experiences * Culinary experiences * Uganda Martyrs sites and story * Lake Victoria and all her 80 islands – Dolwe Islands, Kalangala Island and Bulago Island * Sipi Falls and the coffee experience
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What if the travel mindset you bring to far-off places is exactly what’s needed right where you live?
Alastair Humphreys is a British adventurer, bestselling author, and speaker named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. He spent four years cycling 46,000 miles around the world and has since canoed 500 miles down the Yukon River, rowed across the Atlantic, walked the length of India’s Kaveri River, and crossed Iceland on foot and pack raft. In recent years he has become one of the most well-known advocates for microadventures and local exploration, and his newest book is Unwilded: Finding Our Way Back to Nature.
Alastair joins me to unpack the ideas in his book, including why our growing disconnection from nature matters personally and planetarily, and how a travel mindset and nature connection can be tools for changing both.
Alastair has made this case before on the show, but Unwilded takes it somewhere new. This isn’t just a conversation about microadventures or getting outside more. It’s about a specific kind of blindness that builds slowly across generations, and what it costs us without anyone quite noticing. Alastair brings the same practical, adventure-first framing he always does, but this time it’s in service of something bigger: a way to take the traveler’s curiosity you feel on the road and put it to work where you actually live. The episode ends with a surprisingly simple exercise that can help you turn the world’s overwhelming problems into something personal, actionable, and genuinely fun to pursue.
What’s one small thing in your immediate environment that you’ve stopped really noticing? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
Tune In To Learn:* Why the traveler’s curious, enthusiastic mindset is exactly what’s needed at home, and why most of us leave it at the border * What “shifting baseline syndrome” is and why understanding it changes the way you see the world around you * How two apps transformed Alastair’s relationship with his daily run, and how to try the same thing * Why spending 15 minutes in nature daily is harder than it sounds, and why that’s actually the problem * How connecting with even a tiny patch of local nature can deliver the same buzz as a far-off adventure * What the Overton window has to do with how we approach climate change, travel, and everyday behavior * Why Alastair stopped flying and moved to a vegan diet, and the surprisingly positive effect it had on his life * What the 5-25 exercise is, and how it can help you identify the issues closest to your heart and take action without burning out * How the Netherlands transformed its streets in a generation, and what that says about what’s actually possible * The vision Alastair wrote for the world 25 years from now, and why it’s closer to reality than it might seem * And so much more
Resources: Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Alastair Humphreys’ website * Unwilded: Finding Our Way Back to Nature * Adventure + Purpose newsletter by Alastair Humphreys * Follow Alastair on Instagram * Merlin Bird ID app * Seek app by iNaturalist * 4,000 Weeks* by Oliver Burkeman
Want More?* How To Have An Adventure On Any Budget With Alastair Humphreys * Exploring A Single Map: A Travel Adventure For Everyone With Alastair Humphreys * Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel
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Molly McDonald is a London-based YouTube producer and founder of Blue Door Productions, a YouTube-first content agency that brings broadcast-level production to digital storytelling. She studied journalism at Boston University and later earned a master’s in Irish studies from NYU before building her career in television production in New York City. Her client list includes Red Bull, BBC, and National Geographic, and her films have accumulated over 200 million views on YouTube.
This episode covers Molly’s journey from Irish-American New Yorker to YouTube travel documentary producer, including her work on some of the most extreme human endurance expeditions ever filmed and what she learned along the way.
Travel has a funny way of dismantling the stories we tell ourselves about the world, and Molly McDonald has lived that firsthand, from the pubs her family built in Manhattan to the mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan. She grew up straddling two cultures, and that dual identity turns out to be the exact foundation for the kind of storytelling she now does for a living: finding the human truth inside extreme, unpredictable adventures. There’s a real conversation in here about what it means to travel to places that scare you, why the media often gets destinations wrong, and how following a story you can’t fully control is actually what makes it worth watching.
What place have you avoided visiting because of how it’s been portrayed in the media, and has anything ever changed your mind? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
Tune In To Learn:* Why growing up Irish-American in New York shaped Molly’s approach to storytelling and travel * How Blue Door Productions brings TV-level production quality to the “wild west” of YouTube * What it was actually like to cross into Iraq during a live expedition, and what happened to all the fear * Why Kurdistan challenged everything Molly thought she knew about the region * How to capture authentic moments on camera when you can’t predict what’s coming next * Advice for aspiring YouTubers on what to cut, what to keep, and why most people share too much * Why the title and thumbnail of a YouTube video matter more than people realize * How to think about storytelling structure even when the story is still unfolding in front of you * What the concept of “soul places” reveals about how travel changes you over time * Why starting from zero on YouTube is actually an advantage, and what consistency really means * And so much more
Resources:* Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Learn more about Molly’s work at Blue Door Productions * Follow Molly on Instagram at @mollybmcd * Watch Mitch Hutchcraft’s expedition on YouTube
Want More?* 100 Documentaries Project: Traveling the Globe to Find Extraordinary Humans + Changing the World One Story at a Time with Robin Danehav * Transition to Travel: West Africa + Canoeing the River Gambia with Will Hunt * Independent Travel as a Female in Afghanistan, Hitchhiking Iraq, and Ex-Pat Life in Sudan with Jacquelyn Kunz
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This week, I’m sharing a bonus episode from a brand new podcast called Y We Travel, co-hosted by my friend Eric Weiner, who has joined me on the show a few times over the years. Eric is a New York Times bestselling author and former foreign correspondent, and his co-host Erica Vella is an award-winning podcaster and former broadcast journalist.
There’s no shortage of travel advice out there — who can save us a buck, what to do, when’s the best time to go, where to go. But one fundamental question often gets left behind: why?
Born from an award-winning magazine series of the same name, Y We Travel explores the deeper motivations behind our journeys. The show unpacks the emotions, discoveries, and purpose that give travel its meaning.
In this episode, Eric and Erica discuss the origins of the series and their own motivations for travelling. Eric interviews author and Y We Travel essayist Pico Iyer, trading travel anecdotes from Japan to California to North Korea and discussing themes from Pico’s piece in The Walrus magazine, which argued that we should travel to meet our neighbours. Erica continues the conversation with a selection of Toronto Pearson passengers, asking: “Why are you travelling today?”
Resources:* Sign up for the Zero to Travel FREE newsletter * Listen to Y We Travel on Apple, Spotify * Read the companion essays at ywetravelmag.ca * Contact Y We Travel: hello@ywetravelmag.ca * Learn more about Pico Iyer
Want More?:* The Geography of Bliss With Eric Weiner * How To Live a Long and Useful Life (The Wisdom of Ben Franklin) With Eric Weiner * Rick Steves On the Hippie Trail (The Making of a Travel Writer) with Special Guest Host Eric Weiner
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Matt Gray is the founder and CEO of Pangea, a free social travel app built to help people coordinate travel plans, share recommendations, and connect with their network around the world. After a decade in product development and corporate M&A at a global fintech company, he left the corporate world in 2023 to become a full-time digital nomad and build Pangea full-time. He is on a personal mission to visit every country in the world.
In this episode, we get into seven travel tech trends shaping how people plan, book, and experience travel, including why most travel apps fail, the rise of social travel, and what AI can and can’t do for travelers right now. We also dig into destination recommendations, advice for running a remote business on the road, and what it means to bridge the nomad bubble.
These are genuinely fascinating times to be a traveler and a builder in the travel space, and Matt sits at the center of both worlds. He’s thinking seriously about why travel tech has such a high failure rate, and what it would actually take to crack the code, and he brings a perspective that is grounded in years of on-the-ground experience across dozens of countries and travel styles. There is a real conversation here about the gap between wanting to travel and actually doing it, and I think it will stick with you. The travel tech trends for digital nomads piece is insightful, but the human thread running through it all is what makes this one worth your time.
Have you ever had a piece of technology genuinely change how you travel or connect with people on the road? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
Tune In To Learn:* Why so many travel apps are built to solve a single problem, and why that almost always leads to failure * How being a “multifaceted traveler” is reshaping what a useful travel platform actually needs to do * Why AI wrappers on ChatGPT are not the same as AI-powered travel tools, and how to tell the difference * How social travel is changing the reason people book trips in the first place * Why off-the-beaten-path destinations benefit most from the rise of connected travel communities * How to break out of the nomad bubble and go deeper in the places you visit * Why the people you travel with may matter more than the places you go * Destination recommendations for regions quietly gaining traction in the nomad world * Advice for running a remote team while living a location-independent life * What it looks like to bring urgency to travel, not just talk about it * And so much more
Resources:* Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Download the Pangea app * Pangea on Instagram * Couchsurfing * Workaway
Want More?* From Expat to Digital Nomad: Finding Your Travel Rhythm, Balancing Burnout, and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Kristin Wilson * The World’s Most Traveled Person on the Ethics of Gamifying Travel, Best Regions in the World, and Why To Keep Traveling With Harry Mitsidis of NomadMania * Top 5 Reasons For “Slomading” + The Benefits Of Boredom With Tim Marting From Citizen Remote
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What would it mean to stop measuring your life by the conventional yardstick and start building one that actually fits?
Blake Boles is a writer, experiential educator, and the founder of Unschool Adventures, a travel company for self-directed teenagers, which he has run since 2008. He is the author of several books on alternative education and self-directed learning, and his newest book, Dirtbag Rich: High Freedom, Low Income, Deep Purpose, was released in March 2026.
In this episode, Blake and I get into the philosophy behind “dirtbag rich” living, including what it really means to pursue a high-freedom, low-income lifestyle while still navigating the demands of modern capitalism. We also dig into the practical side of how to make a non-traditional financial model actually work, and talk about purpose, downward mobility, unschooling, outdoor adventure, and so much more.
If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s a middle path between grinding toward a distant retirement and going full dirtbag with no financial safety net, this conversation is going to give you a lot to think about. Blake shares a lot of real practical substance in this one, alongside some genuinely fresh thinking about how to measure wealth, what freedom actually requires, and what gets in the way of most people finding their version of a dirtbag-rich unconventional life.
What does “enough” look like for you, whether that’s money, time, adventure, or something else? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
Tune In To Learn:* Why the original dirtbag culture offers a useful framework, even if you’ll never live in Yosemite full-time * How Blake figured out a way to earn good money in short bursts and stay free the rest of the year * Why “how do you know when you’re wealthy?” is a more useful question than you might expect * What the FIRE movement often gets wrong about making a clean break from work * How to think about “downward mobility” as a feature rather than a failure * Why having freedom from something isn’t enough without also knowing what you’re free to do * What the real risks of a dirtbag rich lifestyle actually are, and how to go in with clear eyes * How purpose shows up differently for different people, and why measuring it in “I get to” days works * Advice for attracting the ideal clients and building work that doesn’t eat your life * Why getting your ideal client to feel genuinely excited to work with you is the job before the job * And so much more
Resources:* Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Blake’s website * Dirtbag Rich book * Unschool Adventures
Want More?* The Vagabond’s Way: Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of Travel w/ Rolf Potts * The 5 Best Hacks of “All the Hacks”: Travel, Money & Life Optimization with Chris Hutchins * Digital Detox: Downsizing Your Digital Life to Create Freedom + Reboot Your Lifestyle Business with Corbett Barr
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Ever considered traveling to or working from Uruguay?
Lucia Krygier is a Uruguayan entrepreneur and innovation consultant based in Montevideo. In early 2025, she spent two months working remotely from Cape Town, South Africa, an experience she describes as a turning point in her life. That trip led her to found Work From Uruguay, a community-driven workation program bringing together remote workers, digital nomads, and entrepreneurs to co-live and co-work in Uruguay.
In this episode, Lucia shares her journey from first-time remote worker to budding business owner, and makes a strong case for why Uruguay deserves a spot on your travel radar.
There is something worth sitting with in this conversation about what happens when you stop waiting for the right moment and just go. Lucia’s path touches on trusting yourself through uncertainty, building a life around how you actually want to live, and what travel to Uruguay’s hidden gems can unlock when you give a place more than a few days.
If you had the chance to spend a few months working and traveling somewhere completely new, would you take it? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
Tune In To Learn:* Why Lucia’s first remote work trip to Cape Town changed the direction of her life * How she decided between constantly moving and staying in one place for an extended time * The hidden costs and benefits of spending more time in one place instead of country hopping * The mindset shift that helped her leave a stable job and launch a business from abroad * How she handled the uncertainty of starting a consulting career while traveling across Europe * Why she built her business around her home country instead of continuing to travel indefinitely * What Uruguay’s digital nomad permit is and how it works for long-term visitors * The off-grid beach village that gets a “wow effect” from every single visitor who goes there * Seven specific places in Uruguay worth visiting, from a colonial port town to a bohemian surf village * What to eat in Uruguay, from the national sandwich to a dish tracing back to Italian immigrants * Advice for testing the work-travel lifestyle before committing to a full nomadic year * And so much more
Resources:* Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Work From Uruguay * Instagram
Want More?* Building a Travel Lifestyle: Digital Nomadism, Slow Travel, Exploring Latin America with Kyle Cohenour * From Expat to Digital Nomad: Finding Your Travel Rhythm, Balancing Burnout, and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Kristin Wilson * Creating A Life Abroad + Expert Remote Work Advice with Chase Warrington
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Pat Sperry shares his approach to flourishing through the “Five Pillars of Well-being” and explores how transformative travel experiences, cultural immersion, and ancient practices can help you find fulfillment and well-being on the road and in everyday life.
Pat Sperry is a professional well-being coach, Iyengar yoga teacher, and founder of Flourish—a community that creates healing and transformational experiences through elevated retreats and online education, empowering individuals to live with purpose and compassion.
Pat shares his unique journey from being an athlete, musician, and even David Beckham’s body double to traveling the globe and becoming a leader in personal growth and well-being. You’ll hear about the lessons he learned from studying with spiritual masters and spending time at the Five Immortals Temple in China. From tips on cultivating mindfulness to building a life of meaning, Pat’s insights offer actionable steps on using travel for deeper purpose and connection.
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Tune In To Learn:* Pat’s fascinating journey from a career in sports and music to a life dedicated to self-discovery * How his travels and immersive cultural experiences through places like Thailand, China, and India reshaped his views on life, purpose, and fulfillment * Pat’s philosophy of “traveling light” and how simplifying his life while on the road helped him cultivate gratitude and inner peace * The concept of the “hedonic treadmill” and insight on how to balance chasing new experiences with finding peace in the present * An in-depth look at the “Five Pillars of Well-being” and how each can be activated through travel and everyday life * Why rites of passage matter and how they differ across global cultures * How to align your travel experiences with personal growth goals and values * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Pat’s website * Follow Flourish on Instagram * Flourishing by Maureen Gaffney * The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt * King, Warrior, Magician, Lover by Robert Moore * Be Here Now by Ram Dass * Ram Dass podcast * Tao Te Ching by Stephen Mitchell * The Gift by Hafiz
Want More?* Using Intuition to Make Tough Decisions, Learning to Surrender, Discovering Purpose, and Living Your Best Life with Amrit Sandhu from Inspired Evolution * How a Quest Can Improve Your Life (And Travels), Metaphysics, Letting Go of Beliefs That No Longer Serve With Derek Loudermilk * Top 10 Health and Wellness Destinations (The Best Places To Live In The World) with Nina Butler
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Looking to travel without breaking the bank? Tim Leffel gives us the inside scoop on the cheapest destinations for 2025, insight on making the most of your adventures without overspending, and tips for traveling Europe on a budget.
Tim Leffel is an award-winning travel writer and author of The World’s Cheapest Destinations (currently in its fifth edition) and A Better Life for Half the Price, a guide to cutting your expenses in half by living abroad. With years of experience living abroad and now living in Mexico, Tim has been covering destinations around the world and helping people move abroad for over three decades.
Tim’s expert insights provide a practical guide for choosing affordable destinations, plus valuable tips and hacks for stretching your budget while still experiencing all that a destination has to offer.
What country from this episode would you want to visit or live in? I’d love to hear where you’re most excited about, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The key factors that make some countries more affordable than others * What two “golden opportunity” destinations you should take advantage of before it’s too late * Which South American countries remain top budget-friendly picks * A Central American gem that offers serene lakes, rich history, yoga culture, and unbeatable value (plus an affordable place to get scuba certified) * Which Middle Eastern countries offer a rare, crowd-free experience this year—and why now is the time to go * How to navigate European travel affordably, with tips on transportation, meal planning, and budget-friendly city options * Travel hacks for stretching your budget, including strategies to maximize ATM exchanges and avoid hidden fees * The art of discovering free and low-cost activities abroad that add depth to your experience * Tim’s perspective on living and traveling in Mexico (compared to mainstream media) * Advice on balancing work and travel * And so much more
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Want More?* Overland Travel 101, the Pros and Cons of Full-Time Travel, and Favorite Hidden Gem Destinations (After 10 Years as a Nomad) With Eric Highland * How To Take More Vacations by Booking Better, Cheaper Flights With Scott Keyes * Best Remote Work + Digital Nomad Destinations 2023 (And Beyond) w/ Tim Leffel
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What would exploring a new city without relying on technology be like?
Lisa Abend is a journalist who regularly contributes to AFAR, the New York Times travel section, and National Geographic Traveler, among others. In response to the collapse of many traditional media outlets for narrative travel writing and how social media has sucked the serendipity and sense of discovery out of travel, she launched a Substack called The Unplugged Traveler. For the newsletter, she travels to a new European city every month without using the internet—that means no Google research, no online reservations, no GPS maps, no AirBnB or Uber, and no mindless scrolling while in a cafe or on a train.
Lisa shares her unique travel philosophy, giving a fresh perspective on what it means to travel authentically. Her stories and strategies challenge the “must-see” checklist mentality, encouraging us to embrace serendipity and let go of travel FOMO. You’ll learn how going offline can deepen your connection to people, places, and unexpected moments to create a more immersive travel experience.
What’s one place you’d like to explore without relying on your phone or social media? I’d love to hear where you’d go, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn: The unusual way Lisa went from academic to a journalist in Spain * Her experience living as an outsider in Spain and Denmark (and what makes the Danes so happy) * Lisa’s philosophy behind “unplugged” travel and letting go of the pressure to see everything * How to use curiosity and spontaneity to guide your travels * Practical advice on finding accommodations and local recommendations offline * How she navigates destinations without a GPS or Uber * Lisa’s favorite memories of authentic encounters and unexpected discoveries * How small inconveniences can lead to richer, more memorable travel stories * Why it’s important to consider what you really* want out of your travel experience * How the experiment has changed her relationship with technology and choosing destinations * And so much more
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Considering a move abroad now or in the future? How do you choose the correct digital nomad visa or remote work visa for your lifestyle and goals?
Citizen Remote co-founder Tim Marting discusses the latest insights on digital nomad visas and essential tips for relocating abroad.
Tim Marting is a digital nomad and co-founder of Citizen Remote, a platform dedicated to helping remote workers and travelers move abroad. With years of experience living and working globally, Tim has firsthand knowledge of navigating visa complexities, relocating, and thriving in foreign environments.
Tim highlights digital nomad visa options by duration and benefits and talks about exciting upcoming and new remote work visas. You’ll get mindset advice on how to think about where you want to go and why, tips for settling into a new place, and insight into the visa application process. You’ll also hear some of Tim’s personal stories from his travels and plans to live in Iceland that will inspire your next move.
Where do you want to move abroad? I’d love to hear why, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Advice for traveling around Scandinavia for an extended period * Key benefits and requirements of digital nomad visas for top destinations * Tips on navigating complex visa applications (with requirements that can change anytime!) * Short-term visas that offer tax advantages * Medium-term visa options that encourage entrepreneurial growth * Long-term digital nomad visas that can open pathways to residency and citizenship * Advice on staying flexible with travel plans to maximize your relocation options * Tim’s insights on moving and living abroad, adapting to new cultures, and making the most of remote work opportunities * How Citizen Remote can assist with visas, taxes, accommodation, and more for a seamless relocation experience * Tim’s strategies for connecting in a new country * And so much more
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Want More?* Top 5 Reasons For “Slomading” + The Benefits Of Boredom With Tim Marting From Citizen Remote * 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Abroad (Or Traveling Long-Term) with Chrishan Wright * Hitting Refresh on Your Life with Travel + How to Move to Europe
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Listen in to find out what new and epic conversations you can expect to hear on Zero To Travel this month!
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What does hell on earth look like?
Science writer and explorer Erika Engelhaupt takes us on a unique journey to “awesomely awful” destinations to explore the history, culture, and science behind seven of the most otherworldly locations around the world.
Erika Engelhaupt is a science journalist and expert on all things macabre. Her work in National Geographic, Scientific American, and elsewhere has revealed the spooky science behind many taboo topics, including rotting corpses, bodily fluids, and other things that make her popular at dinner parties. She is the author of Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science and her newest book, Go to Hell: A Traveler’s Guide to Earth’s Most Otherworldly Destinations.
Erika shares insights into how cultures worldwide have visualized the afterlife, explores the natural phenomena behind these lesser-known “hellscapes,” and discusses her own experiences visiting places that challenge and redefine our sense of wonder.
What’s the eeriest or most otherworldly place you’ve visited? I’d love to hear about your experience, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn: A city filled with death, a centuries-old “skull cult,” and the inspiration behind Dante’s Inferno* * A small cave in Ireland linked to ancient folklore and the origins of Halloween * The fiery pit that’s been burning for decades and the surprising theory behind it (plus, you can camp here!) * Where you can witness surreal blue flames rolling down a deadly sulfuric volcano * An island with some of the most gorgeous yet hellscape-y features, geothermal pools, and more * The most electric place on earth and the fascinating science behind it * Where to find razor-sharp “stone forests” and navigate the devil’s obstacle course * Which charming but hellish US town you can be mayor for the day * Will our pets eat us if we die? The five-second rule (fact or fiction?) * And so much more
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Want More?* What Happens When You Die? (Part One): A Journey to the Other Side with Peter Panagore * Top 10 World’s Weirdest Restaurants With La Carmina * Dark Tourism and the Complexities of Dark Destinations with Professor James Treadwell
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Hear about travel to Normandy, France, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kat Butler from World Wide Honeymoon and France Voyager about this historic and wonderful part of France.
Why should you go to Normandy?
Kay says, “Normandy, I think, just offers so much. My road trip, that I did last year, was literally to prove that there was so much more to Normandy than the D-Day beaches. You’ve got Mont Saint Michel, the cider route. You’ve got the countryside. I think that Normandy makes some of the best cheese. You have The beaches. You also have places like. Giverny. You’ve got Etretat, which has the beautiful cliffs. It’s well worth a visit.”
Kat recommends a seven-day itinerary for Normandy, France, that offers a rich mix of history, culture, nature, and gastronomy. You can find that in the full show notes here.
Did this episode make you want to start planning your trip to Normandy? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
This episode is a feed drop from the Amateur Traveler podcast.
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Would you take a road trip with strangers—across continents—in a $100 car or a converted school bus? How can ridiculous travel change your life for the better?
Joel is one of the founders of Global Convoy, a travel movement built on trust, optimism, and a willingness to figure things out along the way. What started as a spontaneous idea to drive around the world in a beat-up car became a series of epic journeys involving strangers and a DIY spirit.
Joel shares incredible stories of unpredictable roadblocks and unforgettable connections while navigating the Pan-American Highway in a converted school bus. He explains how Global Convoy grew into an inclusive community for travelers seeking to escape their comfort zones and embrace the “mayhem.”
He gives a fresh perspective to exploring the world on a budget, showing how to make incredible journeys possible without deep pockets or a perfect plan. You’ll learn practical tips to DIY your own adventure, insights on sustainable travel, leveraging community and collaboration for cost-effective adventures, and cultivating a mindset of adaptability and trust while on the road.
What’s your wildest travel dream, and who would you invite to join you on the journey? I’d love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How his around-the-world journey in a $100 car with strangers evolved into a global travel movement * What it really means to DIY an adventure and travel on nothing but optimism * What it was like to pick up hitchhikers and invite strangers from the internet to join their convoy * How Joel manages the reality and expectations of this kind of trip and how he vets participants * Tips on managing conflict, group dynamics, and building trust on the road * Insights into the overlanding community, his most memorable encounters, and favorite locations * The unusual way they choose their route on the Pan-American Highway (a fun way for you to plan your next trip!) * Perspectives on balancing spontaneity with preparation in global travel * Why being open is the best way to make travel sustainable and insights on creating your own unique lifestyle * Why you should consider Bansko, Bulgaria as your base * And so much more
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Want More?* Overland Travel 101, the Pros and Cons of Full-Time Travel, and Favorite Hidden Gem Destinations (After 10 Years as a Nomad) With Eric Highland * Tales From A Converted School Bus: Working Full Time & Traveling With An Adventure Dog * New Zealand: Top 10 Hidden Gems, Campervan Lifestyle (Tips and Tricks), and Doing Life Differently With Lisa Jansen
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How can you make a smoother transition into your new life abroad?
Relocation expert Chrishan Wright discusses the hidden challenges and unexpected mistakes people make when moving abroad. She shares lessons from her experience living in Portugal and offers valuable advice for both aspiring expats and long-term travelers.
Chrishan Wright is the creator of Blaxit Global, a vibrant hub dedicated to providing information, inspiration, and empowerment for the global Black community seeking a fresh start abroad.
Chrishan highlights the top mistakes you may never have considered—from underestimating costs to the legal and healthcare surprises that can catch you off guard. She also shares valuable insights on integrating and adjusting to a new lifestyle and embracing personal growth as you navigate life in a foreign country.
If you could move to any country tomorrow, where would you go and why? I’d love to know, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The emotional and practical challenges of adjusting to expat life * How to embrace a slower, more intentional lifestyle in a new culture * The impact of moving abroad on personal growth and self-discovery * Why your relocation costs may not be as low as you thought * The importance of understanding visa options and requirements * What you need to consider when managing finances back home * The reality of death and uncommon considerations for healthcare * The legal requirements to think about when living abroad * How to be more intentional when packing (and save $!) * And so much more
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Want More?* Why Black Americans Are Moving Abroad With Chrishan Wright * Hitting Refresh on Your Life with Travel + How to Move to Europe * Circling Home: Lessons From 15 Years Living Abroad With Terry Repak
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How can solo travel transform your life and career? What is travel influencing really like?
Alyssa Ramos is one of the first solo female travel influencers. She’s the founder of My Life’s A Travel Movie and has been traveling full-time as a living for over 10 years.
As someone who never actually set out to become an influencer, she shares her unexpected story of building a career around full-time travel, the realities of social media influencing and travel blogging, and her experience leading tours in Antarctica.
Alyssa talks about the mindset shifts that helped her push past societal expectations and how solo travel has profoundly shaped her life and choices. She reveals the truth behind the lifestyle, addresses misconceptions, and provides insight into the positives and negatives of the industry.
You’ll also hear about what it’s like to travel to Antarctica and gain plenty of practical advice about the costs and logistics of planning your adventure.
What’s the most transformative experience you’ve had while exploring solo? I’d love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How to “get under the skin” of the places you visit * The hurdles she had to overcome to become a paid full-time traveler (especially as a woman) * Her pivot from Hollywood journalist to travel blogger and why she never intended to become an “influencer” * Her experience with “haters” and why she struggled with putting herself out there * The shady side of social media and how it’s impacted travel destinations * Insights on traveling solo as a woman and three places to start your solo adventure * Why she decided to freeze her eggs and how that relates to her travel lifestyle * Tips and insights on planning a trip to Antarctica * Alyssa’s favorite underrated destinations for being awestruck, romance, and local connections * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Alyssa’s website * Follow Alyssa on Instagram * Join a trip to Antarctica * Listen to her podcast * Grab her book, Yes, I’m a Woman, and I’m Traveling Alone
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Tiffany Mathias, a self-confessed baseball stadium chaser, recounts her quest to visit every ballpark in the US, touring the stadiums, chatting to ushers and fans, and sampling the often eccentric local concessions—often as a solo traveler. To watch a game in a new stadium, says Tiffany, is “to be in her happy place.”
This is a feed drop from Condé Nast Traveler’s podcast, Women Who Travel.
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How can you cultivate your creativity and pursue your passions? What unique museums should you add to your US travel bucket list?
It’s a double episode today as award-winning illustrator, writer, and cartoonist Bob Eckstein shares his practical advice for pursuing your creativity and the best-of-the-best museums to visit in the United States.
Bob Eckstein has contributed to The New Yorker, The New York Times, Reader’s Digest, and Smithsonian Magazine, among others. His recent book, Footnotes from the Most Fascinating Museums, serves as a smart, entertaining love letter to museums and museumgoers, filled with lush and whimsical illustrations that appear alongside stories and anecdotes from curators, museum workers, museum visitors, and more.
Don’t think museums are for you? Listen in, as Bob’s stories and unusual recommendations may have you reconsider!
In addition to his list, we talk about how he overcame life’s challenges to follow his passion for the arts and his experience putting the book together. Bob shares plenty of insights into the creative process and pursuing fulfillment over profit. You’ll hear about his “paper airplanes” approach for choosing and sticking to projects, the one trait you need to be successful, and mindset strategies for cultivating creativity.
What museum has left a lasting impact on you? I’d love to hear about it, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Why you should follow your curiosity and prioritize projects that are fun * How to push past struggles within your project and mental roadblocks like imposter syndrome * How to manage multiple projects simultaneously and the importance of rewarding yourself * Insight into embracing failure as part of the creative process and learning from your mistakes * Advice on creative decision-making and getting feedback from others * The top 9 US museums that deserve a spot on your bucket list (the Iron Man of travel museums?! Hideous art?! French castles in the States?!) * What it was like traveling to these museums and collecting their unique (and sometimes scandalous) stories * And so much more
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How can you create a life of travel with an unconventional career like filmmaking, and what can it teach you about the world and yourself?
Mike Day shares how he transitioned from working in museums to becoming an award-winning IMAX documentary filmmaker and the lessons he learned from traveling the world.
Mike Day has served as the Executive Producer of over a dozen documentary films shot in IMAX. His work has taken him to magnificent worldwide locations, which he’s written about in his book, “The World Has a Big Backyard.”
Mike’s stories offer a unique glimpse into the world of IMAX documentary filmmaking, showcasing the dedication, resourcefulness, and mindfulness needed to bring nature’s wonders to life on the big screen.
You’ll hear tips on practicing mindfulness during travel, how to handle uncomfortable cultural experiences that you may disagree with (like bullfighting in Spain), the importance of self-care on the road, having authentic experiences, his top favorite museums in the world, and what it was really like working with the legendary Jane Goodall.
If you could capture any place in the world on film, where would it be and why? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How Mike transitioned from the museum industry to becoming an IMAX filmmaker * Practical advice for managing travel anxiety and the concept of “giving yourself a win” during trips * What travel and filmmaking have taught him about resourcefulness * Why you don’t need to go far from home to find enriching experiences * Mike’s favorite museum experiences and his unique perspective on the power of museums worldwide * Tips on practicing mindfulness while traveling, including how to suspend judgment and respect unfamiliar cultures and practices * The incredible story of meeting Dr. Jane Goodall and how it led to an extraordinary film project * The significance of authentic travel experiences and the life-changing impact of taking young people on adventures * The importance of considering the “when” and “why” of your travels, not just the “where” * And so much more
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How do both comedy and travel help you embrace the unexpected?
Comedian Ari Shaffir is best known for his 2 Netflix specials, 2 Comedy Central specials, and for hosting Comedy Central’s weekly storytelling series, This Is Not Happening. He was also a regular panelist on @Midnight and Conan. Ari is the host of the podcast Skeptic Tank and has recently released a new podcast called You Be Trippin,’ where he interviews real folks about their messed up disasters and memorable travel experiences.
Ari shares stories of his time on tour, and we talk about his philosophy of embracing the chaos of travel. You’ll hear about the unique cultural experiences that come with being a comedian on the road, gain insights into the art of comedy, and get a different view on the importance of dark humor.
During this humorous and insightful conversation, he shares some great, no-nonsense travel advice, insights on reframing plateaus, how psychedelics can help you tap into new perspectives, and much more.
What’s the most unexpected adventure you’ve had while traveling? I’d love to hear your story, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The importance of saying “yes” to spontaneous travel and some of his most unexpected travel experiences * The cultural differences Ari noticed while performing internationally * How dark humor can serve as a way to reclaim difficult situations * Insight into overcoming plateaus and embracing discomfort * Why you should consider NOT doing your research before traveling to a new place * How simple tasks while traveling allow you to embrace different sides of yourself * How psychedelics can help you gain new perspectives about yourself and others * What’s inspired his podcast and why he wants to share the real stories of travel * And so much more
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Want More?* The Vagabond’s Way: Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of Travel w/ Rolf Potts * Understanding the Psychedelic Retreat Experience with Neil Markey * My Psychedelic Retreat Experience with Beckley Retreats (Featuring Sonia Kreitzer)
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Have you thought about hitting pause on your career to travel the world but are unsure how to make it a reality? It’s not as unattainable as you may think!
Cali O’Connor shares her experience of taking multiple career breaks and offers 5 practical steps to start planning your own career break today.
Cali is a former chemical engineer who traded her career in the oilfield for a life-changing adventure of quitting her job to travel around the world. Now, she helps working professionals find clarity in their lives by taking a career break that gives them the freedom to travel, explore, and realign with their life goals.
Whether you dream of quitting your job or taking a temporary pause, this episode will give you the confidence and strategies to take that leap. You’ll hear about her biggest mistakes during her first career break (and how to avoid them), insights on overcoming common fears such as financial insecurity and leaving a stable job, travel advice to save time and money, and lessons on concurring travel burnout.
If you could take a career break tomorrow, where would you go, and why? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* What led to leaving her career and how she was able to get out of the “achiever” mindset * The most important but obvious step in taking a career break * The purpose of having goals for your time off * Insight on when to start your career break and deciding how long to go for * How to budget and financially plan for long-term travel * Advice on talking to your boss about your decision * Her experience working for a hostel and why they’re not just for young travelers * 3 places she’d visit again in a heartbeat * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Cali’s website * Listen to her podcast * Follow her on Instagram
Want More?* Learning Through Travel: Gap Year, Career Breaks, and Beyond w/Jennifer Miller from BootsnAll.com * Sherry Ott from Meet, Plan, Go! on Taking a Career Break to Travel * Lessons from Quitting a Job and Selling Everything to Motorcycle Around the World with Mike Barr
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How can you create a more balanced, location-independent life?
Podcast host and author of Digital Nomads for Dummies Kristin Wilson talks about the evolution of her travel lifestyle from expat to digital nomad and the unique challenges and rewards of living a location-independent life. Our conversation covers a wide range of topics related to digital nomadism, lifestyle design, and personal growth.
Over the last 20 years, Kristin Wilson has lived and worked in over 63 countries. Her journey began with an unexpected move to Costa Rica, where she lived as an expat before transitioning to a nomadic lifestyle. Kristin’s passion for travel and expertise in helping others relocate and work remotely has made her a leading voice in the digital nomad community. Her podcast, Traveling with Kristin, shares how to move abroad and design your life for more flexibility, travel, and free time.
Kristin’s story provides practical advice on managing burnout, finding balance in a nomadic life no matter where you are on your journey, and embracing change. You’ll also hear about her favorite countries for various experiences, the role of music in life, and even some tips for making money on YouTube. Whether you’re an aspiring traveler or an experienced nomad, you’ll find valuable insights to help you as you build your travel lifestyle.
What’s the most surprising lesson you’ve learned from your travel experiences? I’d love to hear and hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Kristin’s transition from expat to digital nomad * How she navigated the transition from extreme burnout to a balanced travel life * How she’s managed a location-independent career while staying connected to family * Strategies for combating travel burnout and finding your ideal travel rhythm * Why community and validation play a crucial role in the lifestyle * The role of labels like “slowmad” and “flexpat” in defining your travel identity * Advice for starting in this lifestyle and the importance of understanding your “why” * How to get unstuck when deciding what to do next * Kristin’s favorite destinations for adventure, quality of life, food, surfing, and community * How to start making money on YouTube as a beginner * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Check out Kristin’s website and podcast * Subscribe to Kristin on YouTube
Want More?* Building, Growing, and Enjoying a Successful 7-Figure Lifestyle Business with Dan Andrews from Tropical MBA * How To Do A Lifestyle Redesign * Nomad Lifestyle with Nomad Cruise Founder Johannes Voelkner
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Has a big epiphany ever caused you to instantly alter the trajectory of something in your life? When listener and international piano entertainer Matt Fetbrandt reached out to tell me about the epiphany that changed his life, I knew right away his story had to be shared.
Over the past year (at the time of recording), Matt has traveled over 16,000 miles through 34 U.S. states and 18 national parks with no plans of stopping. In this episode, you’re going to find out how, in just 7 months, Matt went from staying in a sober living home with only $12 to his name to saving $20,000 and living out his travel dreams.
Matt shares about what it took for him to change a lifetime of habits and his journey to recovery from addiction. We talk about how travel can be a bridge to create connections, why he felt he needed travel to grow, and being analytical vs. spontaneous. You’ll hear about his life as a piano man and stories from the road. Matt also shares some counterintuitive advice that may not make sense to most. Will it make sense to you?
When is the last time you acted on a spontaneous urge to travel? I’d love to hear all about your adventure and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
*This month, we’re sharing previous episodes highlighting travel turnarounds! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, providing valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn:* The root & growth of Matt’s passion for music * What it’s like to be a performer as an introvert * Creating community through music & setting the right vibe as a piano man * How his journey to recovery led to a passion for travel * The moment Matt’s life changed forever * What shifted for him to go from never being able to save to saving $20,000 * Why choose a lifestyle centered around growth * How Matt’s road trip got started * Finding the balance between spontaneity * Counterintuitive advice that could majorly pay off * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Check out Matt’s website * Follow Matt on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn
Want More?* How to Travel with Less Money, Start Working on the Road, and Never Settle Down w/ Nora Dunn * What It Takes To Go Location Independent * Only $50 And A Dream: Biking Across The USA Solo With Zero Experience with Jasmine Reese
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Do you want to live your best travel life? Mike Savas shares his practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you make big changes and start living your most epic life today.
Mike is an adventure seeker, entrepreneur, and positivity influencer who focuses on leading and inspiring others by example. After quitting his corporate job, Mike joined Bon Jovi’s team and founded SUPER, a VIP experience company that elevates the fan experience. His clients have included The Rolling Stones, President Obama, Oprah, Eminem, Katy Perry, and more.
Mike Savas shares his journey from leaving corporate to living his best life, traveling to places like Nepal to help after an earthquake, and working with global artists and personalities through his business.
You’ll gain insight into how to make decisions and get off the fence if you’re struggling, how to tune in with your instincts and allow them to guide you, why every work or life experience has value, and why you should never underestimate your ability to make an impact.
What decisions have you been struggling with? How did this episode help? I’d love to hear your answers, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The 2 methods to living your best life and the easiest way to make decisions * How he used his seemingly unrelated skills to land a job with Bon Jovi * What he’s learned from interacting with successful artists and personalities * What led to his calling towards disaster response and how to shift out of the “I can’t” mindset * How he’s pushing his limits through physical challenges and personal growth (and how you can, too) * How his challenge to spend 12 months in 12 countries learning 12 skills came to be * The lessons he’s learned from the experience and how that’s changed his attachment to the outcome and his identity * Mike’s venture into real estate and how to have a big-thinking mindset * The shift to transformational experiences in the travel industry * His top 3 destinations for an ultimate adventure trip * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Check out Mike’s website * Subscribe to him on YouTube * Follow Mike on Instagram
Want More?* How a Quest Can Improve Your Life (And Travels), Metaphysics, Letting Go of Beliefs That No Longer Serve With Derek Loudermilk * How To Live a Long and Useful Life (The Wisdom of Ben Franklin) With Eric Weiner * Transition to Travel: Radical Life Change for World Travel With Jordan & Tyler
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Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mold of society’s expectations? Wanda Duncan is a slow-traveling digital nomad, community manager, podcaster, and event producer. As the mastermind behind Black Women Travl, Wanda has created a community and podcast that fosters conversations, provides resources, and inspires Black women to dream big and travel far.
Wanda shares all about how and why she left her corporate job to pursue a life of travel, expert tips on community building, advice on transitioning to full-time travel, and so much more.
What are some ways that you have embraced your inner misfit? I’d love to hear about them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
*This month, we’re sharing previous episodes highlighting travel turnarounds! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, providing valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn:* How travel can help a misfit shed expectations and feel at ease * Why school is the worst place to learn to be yourself * What made Wanda say goodbye to her toxic job and travel to El Salvador * The importance of reframing failure and accepting life’s turbulence * Why cultivating curiosity and embracing uniqueness will help you find your community anywhere * How to be a lighthouse when building your own community * Why it’s important to find inspiration from outside of your circle * Advice for busy digital nomads from a busy digital nomad * Why Wanda got kicked out of Malaysia * What it’s like living in Albania as a digital nomad * The advantages of slow travel and the best places to do it * And so much more
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Want More?* Traveling While Black w/ Nanjala Nyabola * Solo Travel, Coffee and Blackpacking w/ Jarika Johnson * The Slow Travel Philosophy + Traveling As A Black Woman with Oneika Raymond
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Are you interested in eco-diving? Do you want to pursue a dream or get involved in something greater than yourself but are unsure if you have the right experience?
Andi Cross is a 15-year growth strategist who went from the C-suite to scuba gear. Learning to swim at the age of 30, she later became a certified divemaster and founded the Edges of Earth expedition: a two-year, 50+ destination diving expedition traveling to some of the most remote locations around the planet aimed at driving visibility to conservation efforts and positive impact news from around the globe.
Andi talks about the unconventional approach she took to pursue her passion for the ocean despite not being a trained scientist and having no prior experience. We talk about how she fused her experience in the corporate world to invent her own path, the importance of finding identity and belonging, breaking traditional rules, and why you need to put yourself out there no matter how awkward (+ some great advice on cold outreach!).
She shares her top five destinations for eco-diving, her planning process for the Edges of Earth expedition, how to choose dive spots based on sustainability, and the role that everyone plays in ocean conservation.
What are your passions, and how can you carve your own path in that industry? If you don’t ask, you’ll never know. I’d love to hear what they are, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How she discovered her passion for the ocean * The questions that led to leaving her career and advice when contemplating a pivot * Why you need to embrace the beginner mindset * What makes an expedition different from other forms of travel * How she found her place within the expedition framework * Her unique approach to funding and how she defines success for the expedition * What to consider when choosing dive destinations * Andi’s top five dive spots everyone should visit * Why ocean conservation takes effort from both consumers and businesses * Andi’s method for cold outreach * And so much more
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Want More?* Ethical Travel, Life In Mozambique and Ocean Love w/ Francesca Trotman * Around America and Beyond With Renata Chlumska (+ How to Meet More People While Traveling) * How to Pivot to a Life With More Freedom (And Travel), Get More Free Time, and Unlock Your Intuition With Jenny Blake
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How has your life changed direction from traveling? Poet, entrepreneur, and retired stockbroker James C. Hopkins shares how he transitioned from a hectic life on Wall Street to a simple Buddhist life in Kathmandu.
We discuss why every experience has value, including the small moment that led to him creating a social enterprise to help fund education for kids. You’ll learn how to navigate new beginnings and improve your life, what compassion in action looks like, how to spend money wisely while traveling, why you should “shut up and do something” today, and so much more.
What moments in your life have caused you to make big changes? I’d love to hear about them, and I hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
*This month, we’re sharing previous episodes highlighting travel turnarounds! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, providing valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn:* How James managed life as a stockbroker by day and poet by night * Why traveling to India inspired James to reconsider his conception of happiness * The decision of “enough” that caused James to retire at 45 * The lessons James learned as a stockbroker that carried into his new life * How travel can change your relationship with money and possessions over time * The power of saying “yes” to help others * How to transform cynicism into action * Why James was drawn to Buddhism and what it has taught him * How understanding the difference between detachment and non-attachment can improve your life * How fear has transformed over the years * How to make the most out of your money when traveling * And so much more
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Want More?* Getting Free Through Travel with Mike Clarity * Immersion Travel: Becoming A Porter In Nepal w/ Nate Menninger * The Spiritual Journey + Travel and Creativity with Karan Bajaj
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Considering an overland travel adventure? Eric Highland, his wife Brittany, and son Caspian are driving around the world in a Jeep. They have been traveling full-time since 2014, and their son, born in 2016, has lived his entire life on the road.
Eric shares his insights and recommendations for overlanding and vehicle-based adventure travel, including common myths, costs, and travel must-haves to make your life easier. We also have a broader conversation around the pros and cons of full-time travel, what is required to pursue your dreams, how to balance work with travel, his experience having a child on the road, and his top three destination recommendations.
You’ll gain insights into achieving sustainable and long-term success in your business, creating a healthy and fulfilling travel lifestyle, test-driving the overland travel experience, and more.
Have you figured out the costs of achieving your dreams? I’d love to hear what they are, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Their journey to freedom with remote work and what lead them to overland travel * The rewards of a nomadic lifestyle and the #1 thing that takes people off the road * Why understanding the true costs of your dream is essential to achieving your goals * What makes overland travel different than a road trip * The myths and perceptions of overland travel * Eric’s litmus test for determining your must-have equipment * Why you shouldn’t believe the media hype when considering travel (and what to do instead) * His top destinations and where to go for your first vehicle-based travel experiences * Advice on socialization for traveling families and dealing with criticism * And so much more
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Want More?* How To Travel Overland Through Central America + Travelosophy 4 * 8,000 Miles Across India in a Vintage Rolls Royce With Rupert Grey (Romantic Road) * America’s Greatest Road Trip! Key West to Deadhorse: 9,000 Miles Across Backroad USA With Tom Cotter
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Listen in to find out our theme for this month and what epic conversations you can expect to hear on Zero To Travel.
What topics and themes do you want to learn more about on the podcast? I’d love to get your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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When Terry Repak and her husband moved to West Africa with two small children at the height of the AIDS epidemic in the 1990s, she seized the opportunity to connect with people of other cultures and bear witness to the ravages of the disease.
Today, Terry shares what she learned from this experience and the countless ways that living abroad can be both rewarding and challenging, especially with the constant push-pull between the excitement of new experiences and the longing for home.
Terry Repak is the author of Circling Home—What I Learned By Living Elsewhere, which chronicles the adventures and challenges of raising children to be global citizens and trying to find home in countries as diverse as the Ivory Coast, Tanzania, and Switzerland. Her memoir spotlights the complexity, struggles, and profound lessons at the heart of the expat journey.
You’ll gain insights into navigating the potential risks of moving to another country, why forming deeper connections is key to a fulfilling experience abroad, and why it requires a different kind of openness and a willingness to question preconceptions and judgments.
How has forming deeper connections changed your travel experiences? I’d love to hear your insights, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Why they decided to bring their family to Africa despite the risks * How she was able to quickly integrate into society and have a feeling of home and safety * Her heartbreaking experience on the ground during the AIDS epidemic * Terry’s perspective on foreign aid for health issues * How living in an African country shaped her children’s worldview * The importance of resilience and openness to different cultures * Her experience returning home and how to continue making cultural connections * Considerations for anyone wanting to move abroad long-term * Her motivation for writing a memoir * And so much more
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Want More?* Trapped at Sea: Surviving a Shipwreck and Spending 10 Years Sailing the World (Against Her Will) With Suzanne Heywood * Connecting Across Cultures w/ Tayo Rockson * Moving To Guatemala To Learn About Giving (With 5 Kids and Minimal Savings), Living Outside Of Your Comfort Zone, and Finding Community w/ Owen and Christina Dargatz from The Giving Experiment
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What’s better than getting out on the open road and blasting your favorite jams? I’m with my buddy Jason Law to break down our top 10 road trip albums to fuel your next adventure.
Jason and his wife Kelly run Festy GoNuts and GoNuts Marketing, the ultimate resource for enhancing your music festival experience. In addition to our list, you’ll hear about his experience building these businesses and creating a location-independent lifestyle.
Get ready for a lot of great music, great fun, and great insights!
What are your favorite road trip albums? I’d love to hear what they are, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
*We’re sharing previous episodes highlighting the most EPIC lists this month! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, providing valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn:* What timeless albums and songs are a must-listen for the ultimate road trip * How Jason Law turned his passion for music festivals into a business * Ways to create magic working around things you love * What music deserves an honorable mention * And so much more
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Want More?* Top 11 Ways To Rock Your Music Festival Experience * Music Festivals 101: Travel, Culture and Music With Festy Go Nuts * 32 Reasons Why Road Trips Rule: Part One
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Want to kickstart your digital nomad adventure or work and travel on your own terms? Have you considered freelancing?
Janessa Klatt and Caitlin Sunderland are podcast managers and two of the core team members here at the Zero To Travel podcast. They’re with me today to share about the unique and nonlinear paths they took to achieve location independence and offer insights on how you can do the same.
Caitlin and Janessa share advice for pivoting into freelance work, whether you have the skillset or are starting from scratch. We talk about the mindset shifts necessary to be successful as a digital nomad and remote business owner and why having a community is essential. You’ll gain plenty of advice on freelancing best practices, setting boundaries with clients, confidently selling your services, and tons more.
What side hustle or business do you want to start? What piece of advice from this episode will you apply? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The very different ways Caitlin and Janessa approached building a life of work and travel * How to embrace the challenges and uncertainties while pivoting into freelance work * Best practices for starting your freelancing career * The employee mindset trap and why you need to set boundaries with clients * Why finding support within a community is important for your success * How to build your confidence and sell your services * How to manage client expectations and advice for business owners wanting to work with freelancers * Insight into living sustainably as a digital nomad freelancer * Destination recommendations and where they’re going next * And so much more
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Want More?* Location Independent Tips From A Full-Time Freelancer + Making Less and Traveling More * Building, Growing, and Enjoying a Successful 7-Figure Lifestyle Business with Dan Andrews from Tropical MBA * Random Travel Jobs, Digital Nomading and Slow Travel with Hannah Dixon
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Do you want to get off the beaten path and visit obscure destinations?
Entrepreneur, podcaster, and travel junkie Dylan Thuras joins me to discuss some of his favorite lesser-known wonders and delicacies from all seven continents and why they’re worth the visit.
Dylan is the co-founder of Atlas Obscura, a global community of explorers who have together created a comprehensive database of the world’s most wondrous places and foods.
With his wealth of knowledge about unique points of interest around the world, Dylan covers where to go, how to get there, and what unexpected hidden treasures await you off the beaten path.
Which of these seven hidden wonders would you visit first? I’d love to hear what stood out, and I hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Why Atlas Obscura strives to maintain a global perspective * The most dangerous hike in the world that will lead you to the best tea in Asia * The fascinating scientific phenomena you can find in Africa and Antarctica * Where you can see one of the largest pieces of mysterious art in the world * Which bone church you should visit over other popular options * The North American castle that will take you back to the Middle Ages * An astonishing surviving piece of ancient Incan infrastructure * A surprising delicacy that was thought to be served at the Last Supper * And so much more
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Want More?* Top 10 Travel Wish List + How To Crush Your Bucket List * Atlas Obscura: Curious World Wonders * Top 10 Places We’re Dying To Visit That We’ve Never Been
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Why should travelers care about crypto? Nat Eliason joins me to talk about crypto’s impact on the world’s financial system, how to find fulfillment and success in your work, and how to create “unlimited upside” situations for yourself.
Nat Eliason is a writer whose first book, Crypto Confidential: Winning and Losing Millions in the New Frontier of Finance, documents the wild inside story of crypto’s get-rich-quick underbelly.
Nat and I also discuss the fine line between crypto gambling and legit use cases, the future of the crypto ecosystem, the best resources to follow if you’re interested in going further, and the biggest lessons he learned from winning and losing millions in crypto.
How do you think crypto will affect travel? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How he problem-solves for better insights and gets into his creative flow * How to make a transition to a new project or more creative work * Insights into creating the potential for “unlimited upside” * The fundamentals that every entrepreneur and solopreneur should develop * An overview of bitcoin, crypto, and what this means for the future * What he learned from winning and losing millions * Nat’s predictions on the future of crypto * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Nat Eliason’s website * Grab a copy of his book, Crypto Confidential * Listen to Bankless on Apple and Spotify * Watch Finematics on YouTube * Book Recs: Finite and Infinite Games, Antifragile, Words That Work
Want More?* Optimizing For Freedom with Nat Eliason * Crypto, AI and The Future Of Travel With Rohit Talwar * How To Balance Your Financial Health & Travel (5 Expert Tips) w/ Kristin Meador
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What is the #1 fear of most travelers, and how can you reign that fear in? Today’s Greatest Hits episode is about changing your perspective, worldview, and life through factfulness.
Anna Rosling Rønnlund is the co-founder of Gapminder.org, whose mission is to fight ignorance by providing a fact-based worldview (for FREE). She is also the co-author of the NY Times Best-Selling book Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About The World—And Why Things Are Better Than You Think. This book will change your life for the better, so be sure to check it out.
We discuss why the world may not be getting worse (as some think), the role of the media in distorting our worldview, insights into how we can shift our perspectives based on facts, and so much more.
How did this episode change your outlook? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How data literacy can help you understand the world objectively and avoid misinterpretations * The problem with news reporting and what needs to change to have a more balanced perspective * Why labels like “developed” and “developing” countries are outdated * The value of understanding the world through an income-based lens * How to virtually visit homes from all over the world to see everyday life * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Learn more on Gapminder * Get the book Factfulness * Listen to Anna’s Ted Talk * Listen to Hans Rosling’s Ted Talks * Check out Dollar Street
Want More?* Travel as a Force for Good, the Role of Travel Media, and Uncrowded Destinations to Visit with AFAR Co-Founder Greg Sullivan * Bicycling Across the USA Without Money in Search of Human Connection With Daniel Troia
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How is tourism impacting communities, and what can we do about it? Paige McClanahan joins me to talk about the dualities of the tourism industry and how we can have deeper travel experiences while benefiting the world.
Paige McClanahan is the author of The New Tourist: Waking up to the Power and Perils of Travel. She is an American journalist based in France and a regular contributor to The New York Times, where she reports on the impacts of tourism. She is also the host of The Better Travel Podcast, which aims to make sure that our travels have a positive impact on the world.
We talk about the evolution of tourism as context to how it got to where it is today, the consequences of travel on local communities (good and bad) and what we can do about it, and insights into how we can become what Paige calls a “new tourist.” She also shares a behind-the-scenes look at how she wrote this book and used her professional journalism skills to her advantage.
How will you become a “new tourist?” I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The evolution of tourism and travel and why it’s so complicated * How guidebooks and social media have shaped the industry * The complexities of influencers and why we are all influencers in some way * How destinations can minimize the negative impact of tourism and promote responsible travel * The fantasy of tourist traps and how tourism affects the quality of life for residents * How she approaches serendipitous moments and genuine connections as an author * The impact of AI on the future of tourism * Insights on navigating digital nomadism and its effects on residents * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Paige’s website * Get a copy of her book The New Tourist * Listen to The Better Travel Podcast * Follow her on Instagram * Check out the book Do Travel Writers Go to Hell? * Take a MasterClass * Transcribe with Trint
Want More?* Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel * Avoiding The Instagram Trap w/ Kashlee * Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield
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How would you describe your current level of happiness, and what would need to change to improve that?
Award-winning journalist and bestselling author Eric Weiner joins me to explore the many themes of his book The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World and get into the nitty-gritty of what it means to be happy.
If you want to transform your outlook and increase your happiness, you don’t want to miss this episode. Eric shares stories from his time as a foreign war correspondent during the rise of the Taliban, his decision to leave behind a successful career at NPR, lessons from traveling the world to write his first book, and so much more.
How does traveling make you a better version of yourself? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How taking a break from familiarity inspires a fresh outlook * The secret benefit of living and traveling expectation-free * Why unhappiness is just as crucial to living a meaningful life * What it was like to live in India as a foreign war correspondent * Why it’s important to let go of things not meant for you * How an apartment in Kazakhstan turned into the idea for Eric’s first book * The unexpected places that taught Eric the most about happiness * What is the difference between an interview and a conversation * How to embrace duality to be the best version of yourself * The principle embraced in Iceland that leads to greater happiness * Eric’s best advice for creative writers * And so much more
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Want More?* What Is “Happiness”? Discovering Meaning On The Silk Road w/ Will Rickard * How To Add More Play Into Your Life w/ Jeff Harry * Settling With The Nomad Spirit + The Beauty in Ugly
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Did you know Ben Franklin was an extensive traveler for his time?
Today, I’m joined by New York Times bestselling author Eric Weiner to talk about his new, incredibly unconventional biography, Ben & Me: In Search of a Founder’s Formula for a Long and Useful Life, a guide for living and thinking well.
We talk about Eric’s unique way of weaving travel into his writing, explore the life and wisdom of Ben Franklin, and share concrete takeaways you can use to enhance your own life and travels. You’ll hear about Eric’s three keys to living, thinking, and aging well, what it means to live a useful life, the importance of curiosity, and the benefits of being what he calls a “genuine fake.” We also touch on Ben’s flaws and the lessons we can learn from them.
What insights stood out to you the most? I’d love to hear them, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* What it was like having his book turned into a docuseries * His unique approach to blending history, travel, and philosophy into his books * The unknown side of Ben Franklin: Traveler Ben, Buddha Ben, and more * Why we should take humor more seriously * A different perspective on authenticity and how it relates to travel * The importance of having the willingness to change your mind * The biggest lessons we should all take from Ben * How to live a fulfilling life and power questions to ponder * How Ben’s life can change your attitude toward aging * The messy process of writing and how Eric develops his books * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Eric’s website * Grab a copy of his book, Ben & Me * Watch Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss * Follow Eric on Instagram
Want More?* The Geography of Bliss w/ Eric Weiner * Reviving History’s Forgotten Female Adventurers With Elise Wortley * A Race Around the World, Meeting Strangers Abroad, and Storytelling With Adrien Behn
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What do you love about your home country? What do you think could be better?
After moving to America in 2008, Anu began to notice how much more complicated and stressful things seemed to be in the States compared to her home country of Finland.
Anu Partanen is a Finnish journalist and author of The Nordic Theory of Everything—In Search of a Better Life. The book shows how the Nordic way of doing things can give you more freedom to fulfill your desires, enjoy more travel, have better health, better education, and more opportunities.
In this Greatest Hits episode, you’ll hear some of her interesting perspectives and ideas surrounding these topics and gain insight into how your view of your home country shifts (for better and for worse) when you move to a new country.
How have your views changed about your home country since traveling? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The positives and negatives of Nordic and US society * The value of blending different societal aspects and cultures * The idea of socialism and her observations on family structure and the American Dream * Why big government isn’t the best way to solve problems * The misconceptions with Nordic tax structures (and its real value) * How adopting a Nordic healthcare and education system can alleviate stress and build a stronger society * What makes the US a great place to live and why these changes wouldn’t take these things away * How we can redefine success * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Anu’s website * Grab her book, The Nordic Theory of Everything * Read American Amnesia * Listen to the episode on Trekking in Patagonia * Listen to Trekking Nepal: Your Adventure Guide – A Zero To Travel Podcast Series
Want More?* Cracking the Cultural Code, Ethical Travel To Indigenous Areas, & Life in Norway With Lorelou Desjardins * Hitting Refresh on Your Life with Travel + How to Move to Europe * Connecting Across Cultures w/ Tayo Rockson
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How can one simple concept or decision radically change your life? In 2017, Jen Ruiz set out to take 12 trips in 12 months before her 30th birthday while employed full-time as an attorney. By the end of the 12 months, she had taken 20 trips and discovered a new career path, empowering others to change their lives through travel.
Jen is a five-time Amazon bestselling author, three-time TEDx speaker, and solo travel maven. Her new memoir, 12 Trips in 12 Months: Make Your Own Solo Travel Magic, documents this journey of what happened when she decided to stop waiting for others and start living for herself.
Jen and I talk all about solo travel and advice on traveling with a full-time job. She shares advice on self-publishing versus traditional publishing, how and when to make the transition to travel from a full-time job, how your perceived drawbacks can actually be your biggest benefits, and a ton more.
What challenge can you set for yourself to make the most of your travels? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Her journey of becoming an author and navigating publishing * How she finds the balance in her personal and professional identity * Why having a challenge can be exactly what you need to get from point A to point B * Why choosing travel over responsibilities isn’t selfish * Why she says being a content creator is an honor and insights on separating work and travel for aspiring content creators * Advice on enhancing the solo travel experience and her favorite destinations for solo travelers * How to decide when it’s time to take the leap from the “regular job” to pursue a passion or new lifestyle * How she was able to travel with a full-time job * Her best, seemingly counterintuitive travel advice * Why it’s important to be flexible and adaptable to maintain your business and lifestyle * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Jen Ruiz’s website * Grab a copy of her book, 12 Trips in 12 Months * Follow Jen on Instagram and TikTok * Follow 12 Trips in 12 Months on Instagram
Want More?* How a Quest Can Improve Your Life (And Travels), Metaphysics, Letting Go of Beliefs That No Longer Serve With Derek Loudermilk * RV´ing Across America: A Quest To Visit All 50 States w/ Alyssa Padgett * Listener Questions 7: Traveling With Debt, Knowing When To Quit Your Job, And Job Hopping For Travel
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What epic episodes are we dropping this month on Zero To Travel? Listen in to this quick announcement and find out.
What topics and themes do you want to hear about on the podcast? I’d love to hear what they are, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Do you have a fear of flying or get stressed and anxious while you’re traveling? In today’s Greatest Hits episode, you’ll learn how to run your brain instead of letting your brain run you with Lawrence Leyton and Mark Wein, experts in overcoming the fear of flying.
Through their work with the Fear of Flying TV show in the UK and easyJet’s Fearless Flyer course, phobia expert Lawrence and ex-phobic Mark have helped thousands conquer their aviation anxieties.
Lawrence and Mark talk about their experience with the fear of flying and dig into the root cause of phobias. They share practical tips and strategies for conquering the fear of flying and managing anxiety during various travel situations.
What piece of advice will you try next time you get travel anxiety? I’d love to hear what they are, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
*We’re sharing previous episodes to highlight Mental Health Month! Zero To Travel episodes are timeless and provide valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn:* Insight into phobias and techniques and therapies for conquering fear * Understanding the fear of flying and technical vs. psychological phobias * The motivation behind fear and the relationship with panic attacks * The downsides of self-medicating * How to combat anxiety by using knowledge and simple psychology * Their best advice for entrepreneurs * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit the Fearless-Flyer website * Learn about the Fear Of Flying with easyJet * Follow Fearless Flyer Course on Facebook * Check out Lawrence’s website
Want More?* Potpourri Prat (Lifestyle Business, Experimenting And Travel Fears) with Matt Giovanisci * Listener Questions 6: Pre-Trip Fears, Selling Your Car And Keeping Travel Awesome * How To Conquer Fear Of Success
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How does full-time travel impact your mental health? What happens when the novelty of full-time travel begins to wear off? Today, I’m joined by Will and Jessica Sueiro to talk about the rewards and challenges of living this lifestyle.
Will and Jessica Sueiro have been traveling full-time with their two kids for the last 10 years. They are the duo behind WorldTowning, which was started by their family and has since become a movement to empower others to explore and change the world through travel.
Will and Jessica talk about the reality of full-time travel and the impact that it’s had on their children. They share their family’s journey with mental health, why travel isn’t a “cure-all,” and why self-care and therapy are critical for nomads. We also have a conversation around how your preferred travel style can evolve over time and the struggles of finding work-life balance on the go. There are a ton of insights packed into this episode to take with you on your next adventure.
What has travel taught you about yourself? I’d love to hear your answers and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The WorldTowning philosophy and what their lifestyle looks like now * How it’s been watching their kids grow up in a travel lifestyle and advice on finding the balance with homeschooling * The mental health challenges that come with full-time travel and the importance of therapy and self-care (as individuals and couples) * Insights on recognizing the need for change, overcoming resistance, and finding a method that works for you * The challenges of running a business from the road and the biggest lessons they’ve learned * The different styles of travel they’ve experienced and insight into choosing a mode that works for you * Their next adventure hiking the Appalachian Trail as a family * Destinations they’ve come to really love * Why you should create your own “dream day” tradition * And so much more
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Want More?* World Towning: 5 Years Of Full-Time Travel * Greatest Hits: Staying Healthy and Stress-Free While Traveling With Kirsten Pontius * 2,000 KM on Foot From Oslo to the North Cape (With a 4-Year-Old, Husband, and Dog) + Making Big Life Changes With Ingrid Alm
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Today, we have a special episode from Utah: Life Elevated. This documentary podcast takes you on an unforgettable road trip through the Beehive State with travel writer and host Aaron Millar.
You can’t really know a place without hearing from the people who have always been there. Utah is the sacred and ancestral home of eight different tribal nations, including the Paiute, Navajo (Diné), Shoshone, Goshute, and more. Today, we’re learning as much about their histories and cultures as we can.
Join Aaron as they listen to Southern Paiute music under the stars, see a traditional Diné fireside dance, sample fry bread with a unique twist, step inside a traditional hogan in Monument Valley, and learn about what being Native American means in 2024.
What did you take away from this episode? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Want More?* Top 3 Life Lessons from the World’s Greatest Adventurers with Aaron Millar (Host of the Armchair Explorer Podcast) * The Wonder Of Travel with Aaron Millar * Hidden Trails of Oregon Podcast: Crater Lake, Lava Tubes, and Fly Fishing with a Native American Guide
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How can one trip entirely change your life? Jay Cameron joins me to share about the life-altering trip he took to Ghana when he was 40 years old.
After having this experience, Jay left his career running summer camps for kids and founded Maximum Impact Travel, a tour company connecting people to the magnificent continent of Africa and the African diaspora in the Americas, Caribbean, and Europe.
Jay and I talk about the misconceptions and negative narratives about Africa and the importance of changing the narrative through travel media. He talks about the African diaspora and his top 5 surprising experiences in Africa.
Outside of discovering new off-the-beaten-path destinations in Africa, Jay shares his experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and why everyone should find their own “Mount Kilimanjaro experience.” You’ll hear about his best advice for making huge transitions like he did and much more.
Is your next life-changing trip right around the corner? I’d love to hear about your travels and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How fear held him back from traveling for so long * Why this one trip inspired him to become a full-time travel guide and how it all unfolded * The surprising diversity of Africa and why changing the narrative is important to challenge stereotypes and promote understanding * Why having a strong “why” is imperative to get you through difficult decisions and situations * The African diaspora and how he’s witnessed others’ lives change because of travel * The top surprising experiences he’s had in Africa (plus plenty of his other favorites) * Why climbing Mount Kilimanjaro was the most challenging and rewarding experience of his life * Jay’s insight into making life-changing transitions * How travel has deepened his appreciation for home * And so much more
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Want More?* Top 10 Hidden Gems: East Africa (Beyond the Safari) and Transitioning to Travel With Sasha and Megnote Lezhnev * Safari 101: How To Plan A World-Class African Safari (Without Going Broke) * Adventure and Conservation – A 6,000 km Tuk-Tuk Journey Through Africa
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What happens when you die? This is part two of my interview with Peter Panagore, who is sharing the incredible stories of his not one but two near-death experiences. In this episode, you’ll hear about what happened the second time he died and how it’s changed how he goes through life.
We talk about the difficulties of living as your new authentic self after having a transformational experience and go even deeper into questions around death, mysticism, enlightenment, and what Peter describes as “the union experience.” I encourage you to keep an open mind while you listen to our fascinating conversation!
What did you take from Peter’s story? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Peter’s website * Watch Peter on YouTube * Read his book Heaven Is Beautiful: How Dying Taught Me That Death Is Just the Beginning * Read The Diary of a Yogi
Tune In To Learn* What led him to pursue his Master of Divinity from Yale * The experience of needing to tone down who you are when you no longer feel like you fit in * Do we need religious frameworks to have a moral society, and how his moral frameworks fell away after coming back from death * How he experienced “hell” during his near-death experience * What made him joyous about his second death, and why he chose to stay * How his NDE affected his career as a writer and TV personality, and how that led to his YouTube channel * How his desire to go “home” impacted his family and why talking about death is so taboo * What he feels it means to be enlightened and to awaken * Why NDErs have varying (yet similar) experiences and what that could mean * The lessons that have come out of his experience and how they’ve helped him in his everyday life * And so much more
Want More?* Rock Bottom To A Life of Travel w/ Francis Nayan * Lessons From Caring for the Dying and Bike Packing 18 Countries With Jerry Kopack * The Power Of Death In Life w/ Gentle Rebel Bronnie Ware
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Is there any bigger journey we take than the journey to the other side?
Today’s guest is Peter Panagore, who is sharing the incredible story of his first (yes, first) near-death experience. In part one of this two-part series, you’ll hear the harrowing tale of how Peter froze to death and came back to life while ice climbing and why it’s important for him to continue to tell his story years later. We talk about mystical experiences and how to interpret them, why he no longer asks “why,” and share our thoughts on why perhaps we should all think a bit more about death.
No matter your beliefs, you’ll be captivated by his tale of returning from the beyond and how it’s transformed his life.
Stay tuned for part two, where we get into some more thoughtful questions and talk about his second near-death experience.
What are your thoughts on near-death experiences? What did you take from this episode? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Peter’s website * Watch Peter on YouTube * Read his book Heaven Is Beautiful: How Dying Taught Me That Death Is Just the Beginning * Life After Life by Raymond Moody
Want More?* Rock Bottom To A Life of Travel w/ Francis Nayan * Lessons From Caring for the Dying and Bike Packing 18 Countries With Jerry Kopack * The Power Of Death In Life w/ Gentle Rebel Bronnie Ware
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Do you ever find yourself overcome by stressors in your daily life? Today, I am joined by Integrative Health Coach, Wellness Consultant, and expat Kirsten Pontius to talk about how you can reduce stress and increase happiness in your life no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
If you’ve ever wondered how you can better manage and overcome difficulties at home and on the road, then you do not want to miss this episode. Kirsten shares simple ways to bring joy and balance to your life, find routine during travel, why embracing the unfamiliar is important, and so much more.
What stress-reducing tool from today’s episode do you want to apply to your life? I’d love to hear about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
*We’re sharing previous episodes to highlight Mental Health Month! Zero To Travel episodes are timeless and provide valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn:* What it’s been like to live in Romania over the past 4 years * The unexpected gifts of giving birth in Thailand and Romania and how to raise a well-adjusted 3rd culture kid * Why a tough year of teaching in Japan set the course for her wellness coaching * How mindfulness can make struggle a catalyst for transformation * The foundational tools that will help you manage and overcome stress * Why it’s important to create small rituals and set aside time to take a breath * How to find balance in your diet no matter where you are * What is the key to finding the motivation to exercise * The importance of constant reflection to stay grounded * Where Kirsten is traveling next and what she misses most about the US * And so much more
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Want More?* How Travel Can Improve Your Mental Health w/ Gilad Gamliel * Alternative Education and Travel With Blake Boles * 5 Tips To Get Sane When You Go Crazy On The Road
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Planning a trip to Paris?
Jay Swanson is an American writer & vlogger who came to Paris on a visa no one had heard of and managed to stay. His down-to-earth vlogs documenting life in Paris have built a devoted following, leading him to become a trusted local travel expert.
Jay shares helpful and uncommon advice for tackling a city like Paris, like where to actually stay and how to meet locals. At the top of the episode, we also discuss his intense experience working on Mercy ships – hospital ships that travel around the world. You’ll hear about the traumatic and magical things he witnessed during that time and how that led to his crazy life as an expat in Paris.
What uncomfortable travel experience helped you grow? I’d love to hear about it and hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* His life-changing experience working on Mercy ships in developing countries and the traumatic event that caused him to have PTSD (and why he chose to keep going) * His internal struggles while transitioning back to “regular” life after seeing so much suffering * Insights into measuring personal growth, balancing your own needs with serving others, and leading a value-driven life * The wild story of how he moved to Paris on a visa that no one had ever heard of * The French culture and one word that will make all the difference in connecting with locals * Why you should avoid staying near the Eiffel Tower * Where to go for the best food and drinks (not the tourist traps!) * Where to go for a nice coffee and do some writing that’s not your usual place * His #1 piece of advice for making a living on YouTube with less than 100k subscribers * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Jay’s website * Grab his guide on Paris (use discount code ‘zero2travel’) * Jay’s YouTube * Jay on Instagram * Stats on leading city tourism destinations
Want More?* Top 7 Grand European Journeys With Lucas Peters * Ireland: An Insider’s Tour of the Emerald Isle with National Geographic Author Jack Kavanagh * Hitting Refresh on Your Life with Travel + How to Move to Europe
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Do you suffer from anxiety? How have the unknowns of the road hindered your travel plans? What role does stress play in your travel planning?
We are diving into mental health and how it affects your life choices and future plans with Gilad Gamliel from The Overthinker’s Passport. He is very open in sharing his struggles with mental health issues as we talk about how he’s learned to control them, the role travel plays in his journey, the balance between planning vs. spontaneity, and more.
Has your mental health ever prevented you from traveling? How has travel helped you overcome your anxiety? I’d love to hear about it, and I hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
*We’re sharing previous episodes to highlight Mental Health Month! Zero To Travel episodes are timeless and provide valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn:* Why it’s important to speak up about mental health and diagnoses * When his anxiety and OCD began and how it’s impacted his life * Signs that you may need help with your anxiety or mental health condition * How he broke free from his comfort bubble (and how you can, too!) * How travel helps you get comfortable with the unknown * The anxieties of freelance and contract work * The transformation he saw in himself during and after travel * Why he prefers a loosely structured itinerary for traveling with anxiety * What it’s been like returning to American culture * What he’s learned from putting himself out there * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Gilad’s website * Follow Gilad on Facebook and Instagram
Want More?* How To Add More Play Into Your Life With Jeff Harry * Walking 300 Miles In Medieval Armor + Being The Change w/ Lewis Kirkbride * The Power Of Never Giving Up w/ Andy Frasco
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A quick, important announcement on what’s coming up this month on the podcast!
*Please be aware this episode does mention suicide as we talk about Mental Health Month.
What topics and themes do you want to learn about on the podcast? I’d love to hear what they are and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Harry Mitsidis is one of only three people to have visited every country in the world…TWICE!
He is also the founder of NomadMania, an online community that inspires global explorers to venture beyond the ordinary and obvious to celebrate the world’s diversity. In this community, travelers track their progress across various lists and are ranked based on their travel accomplishments.
Today, we talk about the potential moral and ethical issues surrounding this idea of systemized travel and ranking travelers and how (when used intentionally) it can create meaningful travel experiences.
As someone who empowers people to get out, see the world, and spend quality time off the beaten track, we also have a bigger conversation around his unique perspectives on travel and what motivates him to continue exploring the world. Of course, there are plenty of destination recommendations (like the best place to be pleasantly surprised!) and insights into filling your life with travel.
What do you think of gamifying travel? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Why he continues to pursue his travel goals despite having traveled so extensively already * What makes NomadMania more than just a checklist and how systemic travel can help you explore in a new way * The ethics around NomadMadia and gamifying travel * The best regions to go for food, art, a breathtaking view, and more * An act of kindness that’s really stuck with him (that he hasn’t shared before) * 3 places you should visit before they get too popular * The trip that changed Harry’s life * Something serious to consider when incorporating more travel into your life * His biggest regret as a traveler and the important wisdom he carries with him on his travels * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Visit Harry’s website * Sign up with NomadMania * Follow Harry on Instagram * Follow NomadMania on Instagram
Want More?* Visiting Every County In The World…TWICE! With Gunnar Garfors * Only Person To Travel Overland To Every Country In The World w/ Graham Hughes * Part One: The First Person to Travel to Every Country Without Flying (In a Single Journey) With Thor Pedersen
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Have you ever encountered something while traveling that sparked a “crazy idea” or inspired you to make a change?
For the past six months, Robbie, Ivo, Jasper, and Josh have created adventure videos in Kenya for their YouTube channel, and it quickly became apparent that the loss of tourism due to Covid-19 is hurting parks and conservancies throughout Africa. After interviewing rangers and uncovering the truth about reduced salaries and increased workload, the creators knew they had to act.
Learn how four young YouTubers decided to journey from Kenya to Cape Town in nothing but two tuk-tuks, all in the name of conservation.
What is one thing you can do to create change within your community? I’d love to hear about it, and I hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How the Tuk South crew came into existence * All about the latest project * What it was like growing up in Kenya * How much it costs to modify a tuk-tuk for a long-distance trip * When they’re planning to embark on the journey * The impact the Covid-19 pandemic had on conservation in Africa * Lessons from the journey and hopes for the future * Why tuk-tuks? * How to follow and support the Tuk South project * And so much more
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Want More?* Discovering Meaningful Work Through Travel * A Beginner’s Guide to Volunteering, A Free Global Volunteer Network And More * Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel
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This is a human-powered adventure story not just because Daniel Troia traveled by bike…but because it was powered by the kindness of strangers.
Equipped with hidden camera glasses and a cardboard sign that said, “Ran out of food. Anything helps,” Daniel spent seven months bicycling across the United States, listening to stories from the people who offered help. His travel documentary, “We Are All In This Together,” has garnered 15 awards at various film festivals and is being used to raise money for homeless shelters.
What did he learn from the experience? Find out today as Daniel recounts his adventure and the making of the film.
You’ll hear why he felt uncomfortable nearly the entire trip, the unexpected people he met who changed his life, and the biggest lessons he learned about adversity, grief, togetherness, and humanity as a whole. You’ll get advice on long-distance biking, dealing with confrontations, and more.
What have your travels taught you about humanity? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The intention behind his trip and how he balanced being present with documenting the experience * Why the experience made him so uncomfortable, and the surprising themes he noticed about people * What this taught him about avoiding things that make you uncomfortable * Advice for doing a long-distance trip (with or without money!) * The powerful, serendipitous moments that made the trip so incredible * The effects of living this kind of lifestyle for an extended period * How the experience changed his behaviors, decision-making, and the way he interacts with others * Why he felt that he needed to do this and what it taught him about the political division in the country * What it was like putting together the documentary while still trying to process the experience * Tips for stealthy camping spots, dumpster diving, handling confrontation, and hitchhiking * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Learn more and watch We Are All In This Together * Support Tom’s cartoons * Follow Daniel on Instagram
Want More?* Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield * 900 Miles Biking (With No Clothes, Money, or Bike!) * Biking the World for Climate Change With Devi Lockwood
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Have you ever wondered how you can lessen your environmental impact during your next adventure?
Richard Hammond has devoted his life to helping others understand their environmental impact and how to make changes to live more sustainably.
As an expert on low-carbon travel, eco-holidays, and sustainable travel, he’s here to share tips and strategies to become more environmentally friendly travelers without being overwhelmed. We cover practical strategies for lessening your carbon footprint, why travel helps us understand ourselves as global citizens, how to spot a company using greenwashing as a marketing strategy, and so much more.
Which of Richard’s tips will you apply to your next trip? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
*We’re sharing previous episodes to highlight Earth Month! Zero To Travel episodes are timeless and provide valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn:* The reason travel is a necessity to build a more sustainable future * Why you should work towards being carbon neutral when traveling * Tips for becoming a “flexitarian” when traveling * Which forms of travel have the lowest carbon footprint * What is “greenwashing” and how to spot a truly sustainable company * Why becoming a green traveler is a state of mind * How to find the most efficient airlines * Simple packing tips to make your trip more environmentally friendly * The 3 Golden Rules to be more environmentally friendly on your next trip * How to seek new adventures as a green traveler * And so much more
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Want More?* Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel * Biking The World For Climate Change w/ Devi Lockwood * Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield
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Today, I’m joined by digital nomad and author Lisa Jansen to get her list of the top 10 New Zealand hidden gems and get a peak into the New Zealand campervanning lifestyle.
Lisa is a long-term traveler based in New Zealand. She has been a nomad for over six years, five of which have been spent traveling across the country in her campervan. Her book Life Done Differently explores her decision to prioritize a nomadic lifestyle, favoring travel and van living over conventional familial and career pursuits.
Lisa shares her eclectic mix of off-the-beaten-path places to visit, from surreal lakes and remote beaches to a steampunk town, a west coast alternative to the popular hot water beach, one of the best night sky views in the world, and where you’re most likely to naturally swim with dolphins. You’ll hear all about New Zealand vanlife, get tips and tricks for having your own campervan adventure, and gain plenty of insights into solo and long-term travel.
SPOILER ALERT: You can find Lisa’s list of New Zealand hidden gems at the bottom of the show notes. Don’t peek until you listen!
Are you planning a trip to New Zealand? Which of these spots would you add to your list? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How a one-year study abroad led to permanently living in New Zealand * Her daily life in a campervan, work/life balance, and how she makes a living as a digital nomad * Campervanning NZ 101: How to find a van, must-haves, and important things to consider * Advice for this style of travel and mistakes to be aware of * The best New Zealand hidden gems, from the north island to the south * Advice for tramping (hiking) the Great Walks in New Zealand * Why she decided to be child-free and how that’s allowed her to embrace new possibilities * Why she decided to write a book on her experiences and what she’s learned about self-publishing * Her thoughts on solo travel (plus an important safety tip for aspiring vanlifers) * And so much more
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Want More?* How To Campervan In New Zealand * Epic Treks: Tramping New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail * Travelosophy and Adventures In New Zealand
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SPOILER: Top 10 New Zealand Hidden Gems * Spirits Bay * Kai Iwi Lakes * Kawhia * The East Cape * Cape Palliser * Elaine Bay & French Pass * Banks Peninsula * Lake Tekapo * Oamaru * The Catlins
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How does hearing someone else’s story change your thoughts about the world?
Today, I am joined by author and climate change activist Devi Lockwood to talk about her story-fueled cycling journey, which took her to 20 countries spanning 6 continents and eventually led her to write her first book, 1001 Voices on Climate Change.
If you love story-telling or have ever wondered what it’d be like to do a 5-year bike tour, you do not want to miss this episode. Devi shares the roots of her inspiration, how she turned her vision into a reality, insights she gained along the way, and so much more.
Do you have a passion project that has influenced your travels? I’d love to hear more about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
*We’re sharing previous episodes to highlight Earth Month! Zero To Travel episodes are timeless and provide valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn:* How a walk around the block turned into a 5-year journey * The importance of surrendering to the flow and stepping outside of your comfort zone * Why holding space for stories is important * The power of making the first move * Devi’s best advice for making an impact on climate change * How Devi prepared for her first 800-mile bike tour * Why solo travel is the most social way to see the world * Devi’s favorite destinations on and off the bike * Lessons about listening & why inviting fear helps you overcome it * Advice on finding funding for your passion project * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Get a copy of 1001 Voices on Climate Change * Check out Devi’s Website * Learn more about Devi’s Journey in writing the book
Want More?* Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel * Solo Adventure Cycling Around The World: Epic Bike Rides With Shirine Taylor * Antarctica: Living And Working On The Frozen Continent w/ Leah & Zach
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Do you ever feel called to do something different? Do you want to make a BIG change in your life?
Ingrid Alm and her family (husband, son, and dog) embarked on a human-powered adventure right from their doorstep in Oslo, Norway, to Nordkapp, Europe’s northernmost accessible point by car. Their 2,000+ KM journey included walking, skiing, cycling, rowing, and even paddle boarding!
In this episode, Ingrid shares the lessons they learned on this epic trip and how a need to shake things up from “normal” life led to their adventure. You’ll hear plenty of advice on how to kickstart your own journey of a lifetime, insight into making big changes, and much more.
What trip or decision have you been considering? What’s been holding you back? I’d love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Her college experience in the USA (and why Norwegians are so square) * Insights into overcoming limiting cultural constructs and going all in on creative pursuits * The lessons she’s taken away from working with special needs kids * How they prepared for their human-powered adventure * Family dynamics and things to consider when traveling with children in more extreme ways * What she took away from the experience and how it changed their family going forward * The pros and cons of some of the different modes of transport they used * How the trip allowed her to connect with her home country * The surprising acts of kindness and interactions they had with others * Her advice for anyone considering making a change * And so much more
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Want More?* 7 Bike Rides of a Lifetime With National Geographic’s Roff Smith * Lessons from Coaching Olympians, Traveling to 150+ Countries, and 30,000+ KM of Human-Powered Travel with Antonio Cala * Cross Country Canoeing: 7,500 Miles Into the Soul of America + an Unconventional Life of Travel With Neal Moore
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Travel undoubtedly makes us better people and, in turn, the world a better place. But does that good outweigh the negative environmental impacts? How can we be more conscious travelers?
Robin Greenfield is a truth seeker, activist, social reformer, and servant to earth, humanity, and our plant and animal relatives. He lives simply and sustainably as a means of active resistance to oppressive, exploitative systems. Robin’s life is an experiment with truth and integrity – dedicated to liberation and equal rights for all.
Robin shares his incredible story, and we talk about the life vows he committed to, including earning below the federal poverty threshold, keeping his net worth to a minimum, and owning few material possessions. This episode is packed with advice and insight to inspire you to become a more environmentally friendly traveler and positively affect the world and those around you.
What small change can you make to become a more conscious traveler? I’d love to hear your ideas, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
*This episode was originally published in 2018, but the insights are timeless! Zero To Travel episodes are evergreen, providing valuable insight whenever you listen.
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Tune In To Learn: Why he chooses to live at the federal poverty line (and the logistics of living without money) * His transformation into simple living and becoming a conscious traveler * The problem with taking a black-and-white approach to issues * How you can make your travels more sustainable and have a positive impact on the world (flying aside) * Why money isn’t the only thing that makes the world go ‘round * Why our way isn’t actually* the “normal” way * How living simply affords him the ability to live the life that he wants * Ways to start shifting your perspective in your own backyard * How to explore your purpose or passion when you’re not sure where to start * And so much more
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Want More?* Travel Legends Series: The Story of WWOOF – An Interview With Founder Sue Coppard * What it Takes to Build a School w/ Adam Braun * Why Flying Is Miserable (And How To Fix It) With Ganesh Sitaraman
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We are back with another installment of Travel Trends, Tools, and Tips for April 2024! Kick back and get ready to hear about four trends I recently came across and some important food for thought about travel, life, and creating a growth mindset.
Which travel trend was most interesting to you? I’d love to hear your thoughts are and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* One of the best definitions of home I’ve ever heard * The #1 thing to consider when making the transition to full-time travel (or prioritizing travel) * Travel trends that will inspire you to travel in a new way * Something you can do today that will set yourself up for a lifetime of enjoyment * And so much more
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Want More?* Travel Trends, Tools, and Tips (February 2024) * How To Exchange Your Home For Free Accommodations Around The World w/ Emmanual Arnaud * 16 Mindset Hacks To Help You Travel Long Term
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We’re pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight Women’s History Month! This episode was originally published in January 2016.
What is your most outlandish travel dream?
Ellen Miller has a list of incredible athletic achievements. She’s the first American woman to summit Everest from both sides (north and south), the first American woman to climb the Himalayan Triple Crown, has summited every 14,000+ foot mountain peak in Colorado (there are 53 of them!), and was named Colorado Woman of the Year in 2002. On top of that, Ellen is an accomplished endurance athlete coach, adventure racer, Nordic skier, mountain runner, and the founder of Climb for Literacy.
Ellen and I talk about her experience climbing Mt. Everest and what it really takes to conquer the biggest mountain in the world. Ellen shares insight into how to balance risk in extreme situations, advice on travel and athletics, and answers the question: Are endurance athletes born, or can they be made?
What would you do if you could go anywhere and do anything? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The most important thing about a travel dream * Why being told “go outside and play” can help with adventure * How to leverage your accomplishments to provide amazing experiences for others * How she kept climbing after a hip replacement * What it really takes to make climbing Everest an enjoyable experience * How to mentally prepare for the reality of climbing Everest * Advice to get started on your quest * Why you should thank your mother for her genetic gifts (if you perform well at high altitudes) * How to change the neural pathways of your brain * Top recommendations for staying fit while traveling * And so much more
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Want More?* Riding 16,000 Miles Blind * The First Woman To Walk Around The World with Polly Letofsky * Walking Across America
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Samantha Brown has been inspiring people to get out and explore the world for over two decades as a travel television host – a career that has taken her to over 250 cities in 74 countries and 44 of the United States. She was the host of Travel Channel’s “Great Hotels” and currently hosts PBS’s two-time Emmy-winning series, “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love.”
This episode is packed with insight to take with you on your travels and entrepreneurial pursuits as we talk about Samantha’s journey to becoming a successful travel expert.
You’ll hear about the 10-year buffer she gave herself to make it in NYC, lessons from connecting and communicating with strangers all over the world, what she’s doing behind the scenes that’s critical to the success of her shows, plenty of travel talk, and so much more.
What is the biggest lesson that travel has taught you? I’d love to hear what it is and hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* What she learned while struggling to make it in the entertainment industry * How to build rapport, ask better questions, and connect with anybody * A critical thought to consider when communicating across cultures * Why you should revisit your hometown as an outsider * Why everyone should take a solo trip * How she balances a fulfilling career with family life * Her pivot to entrepreneurship and becoming a producer * Why she loves visiting absurd destinations * The problem with the media’s narrative on travel * The biggest lesson she’s learned from travel and her career * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Sign up for our FREE newsletter * Want to travel with me to Morocco? Sign up for more info! * Visit Samantha’s website * Follow Samantha on Instagram
Want More?* Travel Legend Rick Steves * Live Life Now! (w/ Jeff Jenkins from Chubby Diaries) * Oneika Raymond on The Art of Storytelling, Nomad Life, How To Choose A Home Base, And What It’s Like Behind The Scenes As A Travel TV Personality
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Integrating ourselves into a new culture allows us to meet more locals and enhance our travel experience. But how can we do this in the most authentic and ethical way? Lorelou Desjardins is a French lawyer who’s lived in seven countries, speaks four languages, and has dedicated over a decade to addressing environmental issues and […]
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I’m pulling one of my favorites from the archive for this week’s episode! If you want to learn the secret to finding cheap flights, listen to Scott Keyes. Scott took his passion for finding cheap flights and sharing deals with friends and turned it into the uber-successful Going (formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights), a service […]
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Have you ever thought about what your travels would look like without alcohol? Today I’m joined by Margaret Ward to get her 10 expert tips on alcohol-free travel and explore why this may be something you’d want to consider trying yourself! After eliminating alcohol, Margaret rediscovered her joy for travel – so much so that […]
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Today, we have a special episode from Exploring San Francisco – an audio adventure recorded on location, designed to let you feel what it’s like to experience this incredible city yourself! In this episode, award-winning travel writer and host Aaron Millar takes us on an immersive whirlwind journey, exploring San Francisco in the most iconic […]
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What better way to experience and connect with a culture than through its food? Today I’m joined by Eating Europe founder Kenny Dunn to learn how travel led him to discover his passion for food and get expert insight on the top 10 authentic food experiences you don’t want to miss when visiting Europe. Since […]
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What comes to mind when you think of Wisconsin? Today I’m joined by Anne, Cassie, and Casey from Travel Wisconsin to help you discover the unexpected wonders waiting for you in the Badger State. Wisconsin is filled with friendly locals, incredible food, amazing culture, and epic outdoor adventure – and you’re going to get a […]
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If you were given a gift of time, how would you use it? Jerry Kopack is an author, speaker, and recovering cubicle dweller. After doing his time in corporate America, he founded and ran a hospice for 10 years. Through serving patients at the end of their lives, Jerry learned the greatest lesson, one not […]
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Today I’m joined by Jamie Leibert – aka Captain Manicorn – and Sandra Zinovyev to talk about their incredible story of overcoming adversity and relentlessly pursuing their dream of becoming the first people to fly a parachute in every country. Jamie and Sandra are on a nearly impossible mission where one wrong decision could cost […]
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Is visiting the Florida Keys on your travel bucket list? If not, it should be! Today I’m joined by Elizabeth Harryman Lasley and Jason Paton of the Florida Keys Traveler podcast to explore five reasons why you should plan a trip to the Keys. This episode will open your eyes to the unsuspecting magic […]
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I’m excited to bring you part two of my conversation with Thorbjørn Pedersen, the first person ever to visit every country in the world in a single journey without flying. At the time of this recording, Thor was just beginning his trek home on a container ship. Can you imagine not being home for an […]
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Is traveling to every country on your bucket list? Today I’m joined by Thorbjørn Pedersen, the first person to visit every country in the world in a single journey without flying! In this episode, Thor and I unpack some of the many lessons he learned on this audacious 10-year quest. He shares what kept him […]
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Every now and then, I like to drop an extra episode! This week, I’m pulling one of my favorites from the archives. Nanjala Nyabola is a writer, humanitarian advocate, political analyst, and author of Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired by a Life on the Move. In this episode, we dive into giving back as a traveler, […]
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Do you feel like it’s time to do a 180 on your life? Moving abroad may be the answer! Cepee Tabibian is the founder of She Hit Refresh, a global community for women over 30 who want to break free from a life of routine and move abroad. In this episode, Cepee and I […]
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Are you curious about what it’s like to attend a psychedelic retreat? Today I’m joined by Sonia Kreitzer, facilitator at Beckley Retreats, to learn more about her story as a musician and song healer and to help me unpack my experience with psychedelic plant medicine. In this episode, Sonia shares how travel impacted her life, […]
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We’re talking about a different kind of trip today on the Zero To Travel podcast! Neil Markey is the CEO of Beckley Retreats, an organization that offers psychedelic wellness retreats with the aim to bridge the latest scientific research with ancient wisdom traditions to create the richest possible experience for their participants. In this episode, […]
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This episode is sponsored by NordVPN. Get an exclusive NordVPN deal at www.nordvpn.com/zerototravel. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Have you ever thought about taking a trip around the world? How about on a motorcycle? Mike Barr quit his real estate job in New York City and sold all of his belongings to embark […]
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Are you considering a gap year or career break?
Julia Rogers is a professional gap year coach and founder of EnRoute Consulting, a social enterprise dedicated to fueling the gap year movement and developing a generation of compassionate and resourceful global citizens.
No matter your age, this episode has a ton of value! Julia shares her best advice for tackling a gap year from a mindset perspective, questions to consider when planning, how to afford a gap year, and available programs and resources.
What life skills or goals would you want to accomplish with a gap year or career break? Where would you go? I’d love for you to share your thoughts by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* How Julia discovered her passion for travel * The transformative experience of a gap year and what it was like to spend 10 months in Tanzania * The importance of intentionality and embracing the journey without an end goal * What inspired Julia to become a gap year coach * What the Gap Year Association does and advice on finding a program that’s right for you * Her thoughts on investing in a gap year vs. higher education * The smartest way to approach a gap year without getting into debt * Julia’s #1 piece of advice for someone considering a gap year and for creating your dream job * Her favorite travel destinations and where she would go on a family gap year * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Subscribe to our FREE newsletter * Today’s Sponsor, Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card * Learn more about EnRoute Consulting * Check out the Gap Year Association * Find meaningful programs abroad with Go Overseas * Listen to Julia’s podcast, Gap Year Radio * Follow Julia on Facebook and Instagram
Want More?* How To Take An Adult Gap Year w/ Brooke Thayer * Round The World Travel + GAP Year For All! With Sean Keener from BootsnAll.com * Learning Through Travel: Gap Year, Career Breaks, and Beyond w/Jennifer Miller from BootsnAll.com
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Want to save thousands of dollars on Airbnbs and short-term rentals? Of course you do!
Today I’m joined by Zach Busekrus to talk about how to save money on Airbnbs and tips for starting your own short-term rental business.
Zach and his wife spent 15 months traveling and living in Airbnbs full-time. They now operate a business called Sponstayneous, which sends last-minute deals and upcoming steals on Airbnb directly to your inbox.
This episode has a ton of gold that you won’t want to miss! Zach breaks down his tactics for scoring epic last-minute deals, including using dynamic pricing and listing rankings to your advantage and the three core windows you need to watch out for. He also shares insight into running a short-term rental business and the latest trends for a successful rental.
Which tactic will you try first? I’d love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* The surprising reality of growing up in Hawaii * What Zach learned from becoming a father and a simple practice to shift your mentality * What led to Zach and his wife living in Airbnbs for 15 months * Dynamic pricing, how Airbnb ranks its listings, and the three windows to look for to score an epic deal * How to reach out to hosts and negotiate rates * How Sponstayneous helps you find the best deals and the tools he’s created to help hosts grow their offerings * Zach’s advice on how to get involved with short-term rentals and the formula for success * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Subscribe to our FREE newsletter * Today’s Sponsor, MasterClass * Sign up for last-minute Airbnb deals with Sponstayneous * Listen to the Behind the Stays podcast * Reach out to Zach at zach@sponstayneous.com
Want More?* How to Use Airbnb to Fund Your Travels (Even if You Don’t Own Anything or Live Anywhere) * How to Use Airbnb to Make Money and See the World with “The Traveling Dutchman” Jasper Ribbers * How to Buy International Real Estate 101 w/ Jon Sterling
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Traveling abroad had such an impact on Rick early on, that he chose to dedicate his life to helping others see the world.
In 1976, he launched Rick Steves’ Europe and, over time, built a travel empire along with a community of raving fans (including me!). His best-selling guidebook series, public television show, public radio show, syndicated travel column, small group tours, free resources, and other media all align with his core mission to help people get out and travel Europe.
Rick has had a huge influence on me, both personally and professionally. His recommendations helped shape some of my early trips to Europe, ultimately leading to my life of travel. Rick also showed me it was possible to craft a career around my passion for helping others travel the world.
Needless to say, he’s been a dream guest for me, and it was an absolute honor to chat with him and share this conversation with you today.
What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* How Rick’s trip to Norway at 14 years old transformed him forever * What he learned from his first time off the road in decades during the pandemic * Why Rick encouraged people to rip out pages of one of his guidebooks * How the idea of “cronocentrism” can help to inform your travels * Our mutual love for “stolen” sandwiches * His thoughts on ethical travel in the era of climate change * Rick’s advice for getting out of your comfort zone as an experienced traveler * The best lesson his parents ever taught him (which also doubles as great business advice) * The joy of Rick’s work and how he uses his platform for change * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Subscribe to our FREE newsletter * Today’s Sponsor, Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card * Follow Rick on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter * Learn more about Rick Steves Europe * Download the Rick Steves Audio Europe app
Want More?* Travel as a Force for Good, the Role of Travel Media, and Uncrowded Destinations to Visit with AFAR Co-Founder Greg Sullivan * Biking the World For Climate Change w/ Devi Lockwood * Discovering The Hidden Europe with Francis Tapon
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What happens when you say yes to adventure?
Jackie Nourse (aka Traveling Jackie) is a long-term solo traveler, podcaster, and blogger who founded JUMP Adventures to meet her listeners and readers offline to travel together through the most epic corners of the planet.
In this episode, Jackie shares the top five hidden highlights from her travels and the biggest lessons and perspective shifts these moments created. Her thought-provoking insights will inspire you to embrace the unknown, seize every opportunity, and watch the adventure unfold before you.
What have been some of your hidden highlights? I’d love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* The story behind Jackie’s adventure travel company * How challenging experiences can be the most rewarding * What Jackie has discovered about herself through bringing others on her trips * How unplanned experiences lead to the most powerful moments * The collective energy that emerges when traveling as a group * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Subscribe to our FREE newsletter * Today’s Sponsor – Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card * Learn more about JUMP Adventures * Listen to Jackie’s podcast, JUMP with Traveling Jackie * Follow Jackie on Instagram * Check out my band, Laundry House * Listen to Laundry House on Apple Music and Spotify
Want More?* Luck Is No Accident: Making the Most of Happenstance with Dr. John Krumboltz * From Wall Street to Nepal, Life-Changing Moments, and What it Means to Have Enough w/ James C. Hopkins * Seizing Your Opportunity to Travel, Saving Money as a Solo Traveler, Lessons from a Career Break, and How to Figure out What You Want (in 60 seconds) w/ Leslie McKellar
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Do you want to create your own path and build a life around your passions?
Today I’m joined by author Tony Fletcher to talk about his experience interviewing music legends and his lessons from backpacking the world.
Tony has lived an incredible life, building a career around his passion for writing and music. He’s conducted over 1,000 interviews and has written several best-selling biographies of famous musicians like Keith Moon, Wilson Pickett, R.E.M., and The Smiths.
In this episode, Tony shares what it was like to run a fanzine at 13 and the importance of getting out of your comfort zone. He gives valuable insight on how to connect with others on a deeper level, how travel can lead to profound reflection, and his #1 tip for maximizing your next travel experience.
Do you have a life-changing travel moment? I’d love to hear your story and hope you will share it by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* Tony’s experience living in New York City and writing a book on the music scene * How Tony discovered his passion for writing and what led to starting a fanzine * What it was like to interview Paul McCartney * How to open up conversation and create deeper connections * Tony’s life-changing experience at Burning Man and backpacking the world with his family * How travel can force reflection and transformation * The importance of living outside your comfort zone and what writing has taught Tony * What he misses the most about British culture * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Subscribe to our FREE newsletter * Today’s Sponsor, Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card * Visit Tony’s website * Follow Tony on Instagram * Listen to the One Step Beyond podcast
Want More?* Travel as a Force for Good, the Role of Travel Media, and Uncrowded Destinations to Visit with AFAR Co-Founder Greg Sullivan * Following Inspiration Towards A Life Of Travel with Mark and Steffi (The World’s Only Chapman Stick Duo) * Immersion Travel: Becoming A Porter In Nepal w/ Nate Menninger
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Today we have a special episode from Hidden Trails of Oregon, a documentary-style podcast designed to put you in the heart of Oregon’s most spectacular travel experiences.
In this episode, award-winning travel writer and host Aaron Millar takes us on an immersive first-person journey across America’s wild, weird, and wonder-filled state. You’ll join Aaron on the Central Nature Trail as he snowshoes to the top of Watchman Peak, paddles along the Deschutes River, descends 1,000 feet underground into a lava tube, and fly fishes with a Native American guide.
Resources:* Read the full show notes * Listen to Hidden Trails of Oregon on Apple, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: This episode was recorded before the conflict in Sudan, and Jacqui has since left the country. For additional information and ways to support the Sudanese people, you can visit eyesonsudan.net and follow Jacqui on Instagram.
Why would someone choose to travel to the world’s most dangerous places?
Today I’m joined by Jacquelyn Kunz, the first female to travel independently through Afghanistan after the Taliban regained control. In this episode, Jacqui shares some of the toughest moments from her time in Afghanistan, what led her to move to Sudan, and her life as an ex-pat. We also talk about what it was like to hitchhike in Iraq and how these experiences have shifted her outlook on life.
Do you consider yourself a risk-taker? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* The ultimate traveler fantasy * Jacqui’s favorite places to visit and what attracts her to more foreign destinations * Traveling through Afghanistan and why she chooses to put herself in these situations * How women are treated and what it’s like to exist in this type of society * Government censorship and surveillance * Why Jacqui moved to Sudan and her family’s reaction * Her first days in Sudan and what she does for work * Life in Sudan with political instability and where she fits into society * Why a foreign woman is considered an honorary man and how this impacts her relationship with Sudanese women * Female genital mutilation * How these experiences changed her perspective on life, relating to others, and having gratitude * What it’s like being an ex-pat and her background in political science * The competition of traveling to every country * Finding the courage to take a different path and the challenges of living an unconventional life * Her experience hitchhiking in Iraq * Jacqui’s best advice for safety and her thoughts on being a risk-taker * The Taco Bell quest * Her plans for the future * And so much more
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Want More?* 7 Pro Tips For Traveling In Dangerous Countries w/ Bjorn Palsson * Travel In The Middle East with Genevieve Hathaway * What Is “Happiness”? Discovering Meaning On The Silk Road w/ Will Rickard
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Have you considered a ski trip to Bulgaria? Are you thinking about traveling with a group but unsure if it’s right for you?
Today I’m back on the mic with Travis Sherry, founder of Extra Pack of Peanuts and co-founder of Location Indie, to talk about our recent group trip to Bulgaria.
Through his community and podcast, Extra Pack of Peanuts, Travis teaches travel lovers how to find the best flights and experience amazing trips that fit their lifestyle and budget. He’s also the co-founder of Location Indie, a community that helps people discover different ways to travel and work from anywhere in the world.
In this episode, Travis and I share our impressions of Bulgaria, what it was like to travel with 19 people, the pros and cons of group travel, and why you may want to consider this style of travel for yourself.
You’ll also hear about Camp Indie, an adult summer camp and conference in June that you don’t want to miss!
Where would you want to go on a group trip? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* Planning a trip to Bulgaria * Framing a trip for play instead of being in work mode * Impressions on travel in Bulgaria * How we’ve become lazy travelers (don’t make these mistakes!) * Our thoughts on Bulgarian food * Connecting with locals and Bulgarian stereotypes * Skiing in Bansko and Borovets * Affordability, mountain culture, and things to do * Why you should consider group travel * An opportunity to join Trav at Camp Indie * And so much more
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Want More?* Up and Coming Destinations (And Digital Nomad Hotspot): Bulgaria with Mitko * Top 5 Countries For Solo Travelers, The Future of Tourism, and Making An Impact with Matt Berna from Intrepid Travel * Hot and Cold Edition: Cheap Flights In Asia + Budget Ski and Snowboard Travel
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Do you want to live a more purposeful, passion-driven life? As travelers, we know that it’s not just about the logistics of the trip; when building a lifestyle around our love for travel, other aspects of our lives come into play.
Today I’m joined by Amrit Sandhu, founder of Inspired Evolution. Amrit is an internationally acclaimed certified coach, positive mindset influencer, and conscious founder and investor whose global platform reaches and serves thousands of people.
In this episode, Amrit shares practical tips on finding the balance between surrender and taking action, connecting with your purpose to live your best life, and navigating personal identity shifts and challenges when transitioning to a new lifestyle.
What challenges or decisions are you currently working through? I’d love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* Amrit’s childhood and growing up in Australia * The Sikh faith and why it’s important * How travel fits into Amrit’s spiritual journey * His experience backpacking the world * Balancing his career as an engineering planner, coach, and new father * Using your intuition to make decisions * The concept of surrender, learning to trust, and having support * Curiosity and connecting to your purpose * Identity politics and handling identity shifts * And so much more
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Want More?* The Spiritual Journey + Travel and Creativity with Karan Bajaj * Living in Alignment, Capturing Magic, and Being a Citizen of the World with Ernest White II * The Vagabond’s Way: Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of Travel w/ Rolf Potts
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Do you dream of building a business that allows you to work from anywhere in the world?
Today I’m joined by Dan Andrews, an OG in the digital nomad movement and co-host of The Tropical MBA Podcast, to talk about building a location-independent lifestyle and business.
Since 2009, Dan and his co-host, Ian Schoen, have been sharing stories of people who have successfully built “micro-multinational” businesses while traveling the world. He is also the co-founder of Dynamite Ventures, which includes brands like Dynamite Jobs and Dynamite Circle.
In this episode, we explore topics such as how to take advantage of the remote work and location-independent lifestyle, the unique challenges of having freedom, Dan’s best business advice, and how to leverage the sense of possibility that travel gives you.
What remote business do you want to create? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* Dan’s background and getting his start in digital nomadism * Thoughts on the massive shift to remote work * Dan’s earliest blog on playing guitar * Entrepreneur guilt and balancing spontaneity with business * What Dan’s journey has taught him about himself * Advice for battling imposter syndrome * Doing the uncomfortable and the mistakes people make when starting online * Testing and validating an idea * The concept of exploring your passion and recognizing starting points * Connecting over mutual experiences and the loneliness narrative * Advice on business partnerships and the marriage model * Building effective processes and systems * How to determine KPIs * Finding remote work and hiring remote workers * Dan’s experience going back to the US * Dating as a nomad and building a base * Dan’s book recommendations * The future of digital nomadism * Dan’s influential travel experiences and the best places to live * And so much more
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Want More?* Lifestyle Business Series: Productized Service 101 w/ Brian Casel * Potpourri Prat (Lifestyle Business, Experimenting, and Travel Fears) with Matt Giovanisci * How To Do A Lifestyle Redesign
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Do you ever wonder whether the idea of long-term travel or the nomadic lifestyle matches up to the reality of it?
This is another episode in my Transition to Travel series where I interview someone before they head off to travel and catch up with them months later to see how it panned out!
In today’s audio journey, I’m joined by my friend, Maxwell Lee. During the first part of this episode, you’ll learn why they decided to travel through the US and Mexico and move to Taiwan. You’ll hear about their anxieties going into the trip and how they’ve been preparing for this huge life change. We’ll then fast-forward to almost a year later and talk about their experience with being a nomadic family and what it was like to settle down in Taiwan.
What fears can you tackle first to build momentum toward your travel goals? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* Maxwell’s plans for traveling the US and Mexico and moving to Taiwan * The interesting travel visa he acquired, the pursuit of music, and real estate investing * What lead to the decision to leave the states * The emotions and fears of moving abroad * His thoughts on returning home and renting their house * Advice on travel insurance * The Financial Independence Retire Early movement * How their travel plans turned out * Their experience being a nomadic family * The pros and cons of slow and fast travel * How to find childcare while traveling * Maxwell’s highlights of traveling in Mexico * Worldschooling and deciding what’s right for your family * Settling into life in Taiwan and the struggles of being away from family * Maxwell’s advice for long-term travel and ex-pat life * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Subscribe to our FREE newsletter * Learn more about Maxwell’s fire-walking journey * Check out Maxwell’s music on YouTube * Connect with Maxwell on Instagram * Learn more about the Worldschool Pop-Up Hub
Want More?* Transition to Travel: Before and After w/ Sofia and Teague * Transition to Travel: From Big Salary to Frugal Travel Life * Transition to Travel w/ Lance Wright
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Are you considering a trip to Eastern Europe?
For this week’s episode, I’m pulling one of my favorite shows from the archive!
Francis Tapon has a travel resume that inspires all of us to get out there and explore. He is the author of many renowned books, is an avid backpacker and slow travel junkie, and someone who has never owned a television, couch, bed, or spaceship (and is most disappointed about the last one).
In this episode, we dive into Eastern Europe, the beautiful benefits of slow travel, and why connecting with locals (not your phone) is so important to your overall experience.
What hidden spots have you added to your list? I’d love for you to share your thoughts by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* The meaning of ‘wander learn’ * Who is Francis Tapon? * Comfort zones and epic hiking trails * Living below your means and choosing life * Techniques for saving money * Becoming a writer * Hidden Europe * Meeting locals through couchsurfing * Why Eastern Europe? * Where to visit in Eastern Europe and where Francis would live * Married life and travel * The writing process and Unseen Africa * Relationship with technology * Upcoming destinations to visit now * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Subscribe to our FREE newsletter * Check out FrancisTapon.com * Follow Francis on Facebook| Instagram | Twitter |Pinterest | YouTube * Visit Africa54.com * Listen to Wander Learn Podcast * Grab a copy of Francis’ books * CouchSurfing * RescueTime * Camp Indie
Want More?* Tips for Travel to Europe this Summer * How to Travel Europe on a Budget w/ Andy Steves * How to Road Trip Around Europe * Around the World Ticket: Is it Worth it?
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What effect do you want your travels to have on the world?
Today I’m joined by Co-Founder and CEO of AFAR, Greg Sullivan.
AFAR is an award-winning travel media brand making a positive impact on the world through high-quality storytelling that inspires, empowers, and enriches travelers who care.
In this episode, Greg gives us his take on the state of travel, the roles and responsibilities of travel media, and how travel is a force for good. He shares the destinations you should consider visiting before they get too crowded and business advice for working remotely and getting started in the travel industry.
Has travel made you more empathetic? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* Why Greg dropped everything to go back to school and his experience studying abroad in his 40s * The conclusions he came to through studying philosophy and ethics and how travel is the best teacher of all * Greg’s core values as an individual and how travel influences your ethics * How AFAR came to be and the transformative trip that sparked this journey * The early days of AFAR and the challenges of running a magazine * The meaning behind their mission of travel as a force for good * When travel media does more harm than good and the biggest issues in travel media and tourism * When it’s better to stay home * How AI will change the industry * Greg’s experience with failure and advice for working remotely, managing a distributed team, and scaling a company * His thoughts on living in balance and protecting your time * Advice for finding your place in the travel industry * Choosing to visit places during moments of radical change * Destinations that exceeded Greg’s expectations and a moment that changed his thoughts on travel * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Subscribe to our FREE newsletter * Check out AFAR Magazine * Listen to the Unpacked by AFAR podcast
Want More?* Top 5 Countries for Solo Travelers, the Future of Tourism, and Making an Impact with Matt Berna from Intrepid Travel * Sustainable Travel 101 (How to be a Better Traveler) w/ Richard Hammond * 3 Travel Trends You Should Know w/ Paige McClanahan
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Are you where you need to be right now in life?
Today I’m joined by Ernest White II to learn about the value of living in alignment and following your creative pursuits.
Ernest has circumnavigated the globe six times. He’s a storyteller, explorer, executive producer, and host of the television travel docuseries Fly Brother with Ernest White II.
In this episode, Ernest talks about his life as an ex-pat, the importance of joy and celebrating life, his perspective on trusting in your vision, and the struggles of carving your own path. He shares his thoughts on overcoming doubt and fears, his experience producing and hosting a successful travel TV show, and what he loves most about the cultures he’s visited.
How can travel bring you more into alignment? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* Why Ernest decided to move to Vancouver * How the physical and cultural environment impacts his creativity * Expansion, leaning in, and the support of others * Operating from integrity rather than fear * The traveler’s advantage and experiencing the romance of life * Establishing a foundation of trust and safety * Ernest’s experience growing up in Florida, Disney World, and visiting Sweden as a teen * Finding the balance between “what’s next” and living in the “now” * Connecting through language and Ernest’s experience learning Portuguese and Spanish * Ernest’s most standout experiences while filming Fly Brothers * How traveling for a shoot vs. personal travel changes his relationship with a place * What “the world is our tribe” means to Ernest * Ernest’s three favorite adjectives as a writer * The destinations he’s dying to go to and the most adventurous thing he’s ever done * Ernest’s most treasured travel memories * Why a passion for living is more prevalent in certain cultures * And so much more
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Want More?* The Vagabond’s Way: Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of Travel w/ Rolf Potts * The Spiritual Journey + Travel and Creativity with Karan Bajaj * From Wall Street To Nepal, Life Changing Moments, and What It Means To Have Enough w/ James C. Hopkins
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Have you ever considered traveling to Galicia, Spain?
This week I’m swapping shows and bringing you a bonus episode from Amateur Traveler Podcast, an award-winning blog and podcast helping real travelers plan real trips to their own backyard or around the world.
In this episode, host Chris Christensen talks to Lisa Rose Wright about her adopted home of Galicia, Spain. Lisa shares why you should add this lesser-known, greener corner of Spain to your bucket list and lays out an eight-day itinerary to get you started on planning your trip.
Full show notes here!
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Is Ireland on your list of places to visit?
Today I’m joined by National Geographic tour leader and author Jack Kavanagh to give us the scoop on his homeland of Ireland.
Jack Kavanagh is an expert traveler, journalist, writer, and tour leader for National Geographic Expeditions. He has worked as an editor for National Geographic International Editions and was the senior editor for National Geographic Books. Jack is the author of National Geographic Complete National Parks of Europe and is currently writing a book about Unesco World Heritage Sites. His newest book, Always Ireland: An Insider’s Tour of the Emerald Isle, offers the ultimate insider’s tour of Ireland’s most iconic sites.
This episode will make you want to jump on a plane and head straight to The Land of Saints and Scholars. Jack shares his insight into all things Ireland, from the culture and where to find the best traditional music to the less-touristed road trips worth taking. You’ll learn why chatting and daydreaming are Ireland’s two unofficial past times, which festivals are worth a visit, where to find some of the best nature, and plenty more!
Where in Ireland are you headed to first? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* Jack’s life in Philadelphia and experiencing Ireland with fresh eyes * How Jack carved out his career, his new book, and why he considers it a ‘dreamer’s guide’ * Jack’s advice on trip planning and driving around Ireland * The importance of talking with locals and leaving a day for nothing * Why the Irish are great storytellers * The best places to get out in nature * The culture around music and the best pubs for live music * My favorite travel moments in Ireland * Jack’s favorite road trips, the quintessential Irish pub experience, and the town you don’t want to miss * The future of tourism in Ireland and the rise of film tourism (Star Wars festival?!) * Local festivals that most travelers never experience * The Irish food revolution and must-try dishes * What Jack is chatting and daydreaming about these days * And so much more
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Want More?* Ireland: Travel, Music, and History w/ Garvan Rushe * Hiking the West Highland Way w/ Lynne Nieman * 5 Must-See Destinations in 2023 with National Geographic Travel Senior Editor Amy Alipio (Plus Learn How to Successfully Pitch Nat Geo)
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Have you ever experienced a trip that changed your perspective on life?
Today, I’m joined by Kari Gale to learn about her experience hiking 500 miles from the French border into Spain on the Camino De Santiago and the unique way she journals her travels.
Kari is an artist specializing in capturing the narratives of journey, food, and travel through pen, ink, and watercolor. From her tiny house in Portland, Oregon, she works as an author, illustrator, and creative mentor to others who want to document their stories through journal art.
Kari’s perspective on life and travel provides valuable insight for any journey, big or small. Kari shares her experience hiking the Camino De Santiago, the profound effects of documenting your travels with a paintbrush, the importance of staying curious, her commitment to minimalism, and so much more.
What have you carried home from your travels? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune in to Learn:* The struggle of working as an artist and balancing business with creativity * The story of Kara’s pilgrimage and how her illustrated books came to be * Finding the harmony between passion projects and making a living * How drawing enhances your travels and the importance of being present * Kara’s thoughts on having intention behind a trip * Valuing curiosity over expectation and processing trauma * What being a pilgrim means to Kara and forming a bond with others * The spiritual experience of a pilgrimage * Kara’s perspective on minimalism, deciding to live in a tiny home, and her advice on downsizing * How Kara overcame impostor syndrome as an art teacher * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Today’s Sponsor, Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card * Learn more about Kara and her artwork * Follow Kari on Instagram @karimgale * Take a tour of Kari’s Tiny House
Want More?* How a Pilgrimage can Transform Your Life w/ Paul Barach * How to Overcome Personal Struggles Through Travel w/ Michael Lavers * 7 Lessons from the Tiny House Movement that will Help You Travel the World
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Have you ever dreamed of campervanning around Europe? Have you ever wanted to plan a remote work retreat for yourself or your organization?
Today I’m joined by Chase Warrington, host of the About Abroad podcast, to talk about his experience campervanning around Europe and planning remote work retreats that create meaningful connections.
Chase Warrington is an American expat living in Europe with his wife and dog. He’s the Head of Remote at Doist, a leading remote-first company with teammates spreading across 35+ countries, and has been named a LinkedIn Top Voice for Remote Work. After calling half a dozen countries home, Chase is passionate about the future of work and its impact on global mobility, as well as making location independence the new standard and helping others build a life without borders.
In the first half of this episode, Chase dispels the glamourized version of vanlife and shares the reality of this lifestyle. He provides plenty of actionable tips on campervanning in Europe, including how to buy and sell a campervan (even if you aren’t a resident), the benefits of road-tripping around Europe, and options available for European residency.
As the retreat planner for Doist, Chase also shares his favorite up-and-coming retreat destinations and his advice for creating successful remote work retreats. If you’re a solopreneur or traveler working remotely, Chase’s advice can be applied to create your own mini-retreat to recharge and escape your daily routine.
Is vanlife for you? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How Chase builds connections while traveling and his transition from nomad to expat * Chase’s first vanlife experience and tips for buying campervans in Europe * Chase’s preferred way of travel and the importance of structuring trips around what works for you * The best hubs for vanlife and Chase’s favorite campervan resources * What to consider when purchasing a van and the reality of vanlife * The cost of vans and what you can expect to pay for parking * Chase’s favorite places to explore by van * Advice on living with someone in close-quarters * How easy it is to resell campervans as a tourist * Why Chase left Spain and the decision to become a permanent resident * Chase’s role at Doist and how he builds connections through retreats * Tips for creating a successful remote work retreat * The top 5 places Chase recommends for retreats and why * Key takeaways for fostering a remote work culture * And so much more
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Want More?* How To Campervan In New Zealand * Campervan Therapy * How To Navigate Life Changes Gracefully, Full Time RVing, and Finding Courage Through Travel w/ Geri Suster * RV’ing Across America: A Quest To Visit All 50 States w/ Alyssa Padgett
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Have you ever wanted to create your own path toward travel?
Today I’m joined by Mark White and Steffi Barthel to learn about the inspiring moments that led them to a life of travel, adventure, love, and music.
Mark and Steffi met in a small town on the east coast of Australia in November 2016. After traveling together for six months, Mark decided to share his passion with Steffi and taught her to play the Chapman Stick. They now travel around the globe as the world’s only Chapman Stick duo, sharing their music and making a difference.
If you’re looking for that spark of inspiration to start living life on your own terms, this episode is for you. Mark and Steffi share their unconventional approach to earning a living on the road, their advice for international couples, how music connects them as a couple and to the cultures around them, and so much more.
How can you take an unconventional approach to incorporate more travel into your life? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How Mark and Steffi met, their unique engagement story, and advice for international couples * How Mark discovered the Chapman stick and the epiphany that led him to busk * Why Steffi started playing the Chapman Stick and how music was their answer for staying together * What they do to maintain discipline on the road * How their relationship has grown through music * Why they chose to busk instead of taking the stage * Why busking allows them to form deeper connections to cultures * Their experience playing in different cities and their favorite places to travel * Why travel inspires their songwriting * How they give back to the environment through their music * How they learned to embrace their identities as artists and deal with skepticism * The importance of staying true to yourself and choosing the uncommon path * Tips for van life in Europe and their favorite apps to use on the road * And so much more
Resources:* Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport * Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card – Today’s Sponsor * Grab a copy of Cascade’s new album * Follow @cascademelodies on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube * Book flights with Skyscanner, Google Flights * Download park4night (Europe), iOverlander (United States), CamperMate (New Zealand, Australia) * Find accommodations through Hostelworld, Agoda, Booking.com
Want More?* Couplepreneur Conundrums with Nick and Gen * Leaving A Comfortable Life For Travel w/ Cassie And Nate * 7 Pro Tips For Finding A Perfect Work/Life/Travel Balance w/ Kelly Claus & Jeremy Enns * From $70K In Debt To World Travel w/ Annette and Daniel Fortner
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Tony Giles has visited 130 countries on 7 continents and counting. He’s written 3 books, delivered an epic TEDx talk, and has been featured in major media all over the globe, including the BBC and Travel + Leisure.
In this episode, Tony shares his inspiring story of traveling the world as a blind solo traveler. He talks about his struggles growing up with alcohol and kidney disease, his trust in strangers, the surprising advantages of being blind, how he unintentionally became a motivational speaker, and so much more.
How did Tony’s story change your perspective on travel?
I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How Tony become blind and partially deaf, and his personal struggles with alcohol addiction and kidney disease * The pivotal moments that sparked Tony’s passion for travel and the challenges he’s overcome * How Tony’s book, “Seeing the World My Way,” came to fruition and the therapeutic effects of sharing his story * How Tony navigates through the world by utilizing “body feeling” * The drawbacks of traveling as a sighted person and the advantages of traveling blind (like being able to touch the Liberty Bell!) * The story of how he unintentionally became an inspirational speaker * Why Tony feels he is less vulnerable than sighted people and how he’s learned to trust others * What solo travel has taught Tony about himself * His most memorable interactions and experiences * Which countries may be more difficult for him to visit * Where you should visit on your trip to England * His best travel advice for everyone * And so much more
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Want More?* Legendary Blind Adventurer Erik Weihenmayer: Kayaking 277 Miles Down The Grand Canyon * Riding 16,000 Miles Blind * Joys of Solo Travel
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What is your favorite style of travel?
Today I am joined by Tim Marting to dive into what it means to be a “Slowmad” and the biggest benefits of spending more time in a new country.
Tim is the co-founder and COO of Citizen Remote, an online community geared toward helping its members achieve their travel dreams. It is a platform built by digital nomads, for digital nomads that specializes in obtaining Visas, unearthing hidden gem experiences, and building relationships abroad.
If you have ever dreamed of spending quality time in a new country, you will not want to miss this episode. Tim shares all about why he loves settling into a new country, the challenges that arise when adjusting to a new culture, why it is important to be bored, the importance of connecting with the local community, and so much more.
What intention have you set for the day? I’d love to hear what it is and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Where Tim calls home after slow traveling throughout 5 countries * Unexpected tips for getting a resident permit in Spain * Why boredom led Tim to book his first international trip * The experience that gave Tim the courage to change his professional trajectory * How to plan an epic Australian adventure * The biggest challenges and lessons from being in an international relationship * What it’s like to find balance as a busy entrepreneur in a relaxed culture * How Tim was taught to slow down during his time in Italy * The difference between a digital nomad and slowmad * Top benefits of having time to settle into a new culture * Why befriending locals will allow you to have unique experiences * What it means to have a home away from home * How to break away from preconceived notions about others * Why Citizens Remote will help digital nomads * Where to get the best Kansas City BBQ and other must-dos in Missouri * Two simple tips for anyone dreaming of living and working abroad * And so much more
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Want More?* The Great Debate: Slow vs Fast Travel * The Slow Travel Philosophy + Traveling As A Black Woman with Oneika Raymond * Random Travel Jobs, Digital Nomading and Slow Travel with Hannah Dixon
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to connect with your heritage?
Today I am joined by ex-pat and street photographer, Taro Moberly, to learn about how a short-term trip to learn about his roots turned into 7+ years of living in Kyoto, Japan.
Taro’s passion for photography took flight when he moved from California to Japan in 2015. While it was originally just a way to share life with family and friends in the states, it quickly became a way to express how he sees the world and inspire others to travel.
If you have ever wanted to visit Japan, you will not want to miss this episode. Taro shares places and experiences you can’t miss, his biggest takeaways from being immersed in a different culture, tips for learning languages in a new country, and so much more.
Where would you travel to connect with your heritage? I’d love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* What it was like to grow up in San Francisco * Why Taro was inspired by photography at an early age * How Taro uses photography to communicate as an introvert * The reason Taro decided to move to Japan full-time and how he secured a job * Resources for people who are interested in teaching English in Japan * What it’s like to live in Kyoto Japan * Unique customs in the structure of daily life in Japan * Why Taro misses small talk * The essentials things you must do and see when visiting Kyoto * Tips for learning the language of a new country * What Taro has learned about his heritage through living in Kyoto * Lessons gained from living in a different culture * And so much more
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Have you ever wondered what makes a curated travel experience worthwhile?
This week I am joined by Torunn Tronsvang, the founder of Up Norway, to discuss how to have an authentic adventure and unforgettable experience in Norway.
After working and living in Bhutan, Dubai, Switzerland, Thailand, and the Maldives for many years, Torunn came back to her home country with a mission to make Norway the world’s most attractive destination. In 2016 she set out to create Up Norway with the vision of providing thoughtful off-the-beaten-path experiences for anyone.
If you have ever been curious about Norwegian culture then you will not want to miss this episode. Torunn breaks down popular Norwegian concepts, shares a few unique destinations you’ve probably never heard of, reveals the key elements that make a curated travel experience worthwhile, shares her perspective on the art of doing nothing, and so much more.
Which Norwegian destination catches your eye the most? I’d love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The sustainable furniture company that you must visit * Why there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing * The unlikely conversation that led Torunn to live and work in Bhutan * What makes living in Butan like living in a fairy tale * What brought Torunn back to Norway after many years of travel * Inspiring Norwegian concepts explained by a native Norwegian * Bucketlist items to consider when planning a trip to Norway * Why traveling in the off-season can bring major benefits * Where to go to visit the “Norwegian Maldives” * The hand-carved cabins that will help you practice the art of doing nothing * Why travel can help you make important life changes * How to find an authentic farm experience in Norway * Torunn’s most cherished experience traveling in Norway * And so much more
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Want More?* Norway To Cape Town On A Tandem Bike + How Sweet It Is * How To See The Northern Lights In Norway * How To Get Off The Beaten Track with Gunnar Garfors
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What are the essential qualities of the best remote work destinations?
Today I am joined by award-winning travel journalist and friend of the show, Tim Leffel, to review his hand-tailored list of up-and-coming remote work destinations for 2023.
Tim has been a travel writer since 1993 and has been writing, editing, and publishing travel-related content full-time since 2006. He has lived abroad in Turkey, Korea, and Mexico and combines his extensive personal experience living abroad with his professional resources to produce quality content that helps others achieve their travel dreams.
If you want to spend quality time in a new location, you will not want to miss today’s episode. Tim shares his favorite tools for gauging rental costs, tips for getting over jetlag quickly, Jet lag tips, which destinations will match your personality best, why you should ditch the coworking space, how to support the local economy, trends in long-term Visas and so much more.
When is your next proper vacation? I’d love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Top tips for beating jetlag when traveling internationally * How Tim tailored the list to your personal preferences * Why consider a country’s politics before spending time there * Which popular big cities (5 million + population) are also affordable * The difference between cutting expenses and upgrading your lifestyle * The best cost of living tool to compare destinations * How to break free of the ex-pat bubble when living abroad * Great affordable destinations in mid-sized cities * The next big hotspot in Eastern Europe * Where to go if you prefer small cities * Up and coming cities to settle if you love beach life * How changes in Visa trends can impact a destination’s age demographic * Why some countries are offering an easier path to becoming citizens * What made Tim decide to settle down in Mexico * How to stay engaged in the business community when living abroad * And so much more
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Want More?* Everything You Need To Know About Living Abroad with Tim Leffel * 7 Best Places To Live Abroad w/ Tim Leffel * The Cheapest Places To Live In The World (2022 Updates) w/ Tim Leffel
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What destinations are on your list of places to visit in 2023?
Today I am joined by the senior editor for National Geographic Traveler, Amy Alipio, to talk about 5 of her favorite destinations from Nat Geo’s Best of the World 2023 List.
With a career 20+ year career at National Geographic, Amy provides an insider perspective on how the publication upholds integrity and creates great stories as well as gives tips for how you can pitch your own story.
If you are currently manifesting which destinations to visit next, you will not want to miss this episode. Amy shares her favorite destinations from the categories of family, adventure, culture, nature, and community, she also gives insight into how to tell a great story, the process National geographic uses to curate content, and so much more.
Which of these destinations have you added to your bucket list? I’d love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* What motivated Amy to attend college abroad and what it taught her * How Amy’s personal travel style differs from work trips * Highlights from 20+ years as a travel writer * What sparked Amy’s love for traveling * The process National Geographic uses to curate great travel content * How to create a unique story and find your voice as a writer * Advice for creating a pitch that Nat Geo will actually read * The responsibilities of modern travel journalism today and exciting e * Where to go to get a meal cooked by natural Hotsprings * The lesser-known but equally breathtaking alternative to Machu Pichu * Which country you should visit with the whole family * What destination do you need to visit if you love history * The Canadian province that emphasizes and respects community * Highlights from 10 years recording Zero to Travel * And so much more
Dozens of waterfalls plunge down the green volcanic slopes of the Azores, Island.
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Want More?* World’s Cheapest Destinations Updated w/ Tim Leffel * Up and Coming Destinations (And Digital Nomad Hotspot): Bulgaria with Mitko * Destination Bonanza w/ Chris Christensen
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What can thinking about death teach us about living life?
Today I am dusting off a classic from the archives to explore the answer to that question. In my 2019 interview with author, songwriter, speaker, and free spirit Bronnie Ware we discuss the freedom that comes with understanding and accepting the sacred gift of time.
Bronnie Ware is devoted to helping others find the courage to embrace life on their own terms and live without regrets. Her international bestselling memoir, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying has been translated into 32 languages and has a movie in the pipeline. Bronnie spent much of her life traveling nomadically and now has a home base in rural Australia.
As you make your resolutions for the coming year, you will not want to miss this episode. We talk about tips for getting clear about what you value in life, how to break out of boxes you don’t belong in, why death is a tool for joyful living, what it means to view things on a soul level, and so much more.
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Tune In To Learn:* The process Bronnie followed to commit to writing a book * Why growing up on a farm lead to Bronnie’s propensity for travel * How Bronnie launched on a creative journey * Ways that travel has changed for Bronnie over the years * The mindset that will help you live without regrets * Why time is sacred and how to live a full life on your own terms * What it means to look at life through a soul lense * How Bronnie found her home base and why she will never leave * Why travel will help you get to know yourself in a different way * The experiences that taught Bronnie courage is always rewarded * And so much more
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Want More?* What Is “Happiness”? Discovering Meaning On The Silk Road w/ Will Rickard * The High Stakes Game of Travel & Life * Live Your Bucket List w/ Ryan Jacobson
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Are you ready for the 9th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular?
The time has come my friends!
On today’s extra special Christmas episode, Anne Dorthe and I snuggle up and talk about 5 ways you can make this a magical holiday season.
Tune in to hear our favorite parts of the holiday season, find gratitude, gain new ideas about how to celebrate, and so much more.
What are your favorite experiences and traditions during the holiday season? I’d love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* Reasons to get into the holiday spirit as soon as possible * Big differences between American and Norwegian Christmas traditions * My kid’s favorite Norwegian Christmas treat * Creative ideas to give back this Holliday season * How to find the perfect holiday gathering * Simple ways to bring your friends and family together * Resolutions that will guarantee you have fun in the new year * Anne Dorthe’s special Christmas song * And so much more
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Do you ever wish you could just slow down?
Today I am joined by a long-time digital nomad and founder of Wandering Earl Tours, Derek “Earl” Baron to dive into the best countries to settle in and spend quality time.
Derek set off for his first trip in December of 1999 and has been traveling the world non-stop since. Having visited over 100 countries, totaling nearly 8000 days on the road (at the time of this interview) he has the unique perspective of someone who has spent over 2 decades living, working, and building relationships abroad.
If you are in the midst of making travel plans for the coming year, you will definitely want to tune into today’s episode. Derek shares how to find the right place to spend quality time, tips for finding good housing abroad, the best country to make friends, advice for building relationships on the road, and so much more.
Where is the last place you spent quality time? I’d love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* How to balance and honor shifting values when traveling long-term * What being stuck in Bali for 7 months taught Derek about burnout * Takeaways from watching the digital nomad lifestyle grow in popularity * What it was like to be a digital nomad in the 90s * Key differences between being part of a local community vs. a travel community * What it means to spend “quality time” in a new place * Tips and tricks for finding housing abroad * Advice for building meaningful relationships while traveling * The best place to easily make friends with locals * Upcoming small group trips hosted by Wandering Earl Tours * How Derek “turns on” as an introvert when leading a travel adventure * What it was like to be an American traveling through Iraq * The experience of coming back to the U.S. as an ex-pat * And so much more
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Want More?* An Interview With Wandering Earl * Travel Tactics 3: How to Extend Any Trip, Learn Languages & Use Tech to Get Cheap Flights * Rob Greenfield On How To Travel Moneyless, Wandering With Purpose and Simple Living
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make a radical change in the way you experience day-to-day life?
Today I am joined by long-time listeners and founders of The Giving Experiment, Owen and Christina Dargatz, to learn all about their family’s transition from life in a cushy Canadian ski town to becoming members of a small Guatemalan community.
In May of 2021, the family of 7 arrived in Guatemala with the goal of understanding how they could enhance the lives of others. They have not looked back since and have started a plethora of projects including a community garden and food forest, a neighborhood music academy, workshops and courses to support local entrepreneurs, just to name a few.
If you have ever sought a simpler way of life, you will not want to miss this episode. We dive into what it’s like to live abroad with 5 kids, why less is always more, how travel has the power to transform your belief system, the beauty of giving and receiving, and so much more.
What does discomfort mean to you and how has it helped you grow? I’d love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.
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Tune In To Learn:* The unlikely way that Owen and Christina fell in love * Why trusting intuition led to the realization it is possible to live abroad with children * What made Owen and Christina want to “escape from comfort” * The water shut-off experiment that set their family free * How to help your kids adjust to major life changes * Why finances played a big role in the decision to move to San Pedro, Guatemala * The mindset required to switch to an experimental way of life * What it means to redefine what success looks like * How to keep financial stress at bay when living with a giving mindset * The biggest changes they have seen in their kids since moving to Guatemala * Why you should teach your children it’s okay to struggle * The benefits of pausing relationships and missing your loved ones * Owen and Christina’s biggest takeaways from living in Guatemala * How to break free from the mold of other’s expectations * Easy ways you can give back to your own community * And so much more
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Want More?* Resettling Abroad and Overseas Education * Learning Through Travel: Gap Year, Career Breaks, and Beyond w/Jennifer Miller from BootsnAll.com * Discovering Meaningful Work Through Travel
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a flight attendant? Today’s episode provides an insider look into the world of flying with Skybabes Tee and Nena who have 20 years of experience in the aviation industry as senior flight attendants and recruiters for a prestigious international airline. Together they have […]
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If a new opportunity comes your way, are you ready to take it? When this week’s guest, professional photographer and loyal listener Leslie McKellar, was forced to move out of her apartment in 2020 because of toxic mold, she took it as an opportunity to reevaluate her trajectory. After realizing her calling to travel full-time, […]
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Are you working on your 2023 travel bucket list? Well then, today’s very special episode is just for you. I chat with Matt Berna, President of North America for Intrepid travel, to get insight into some of the best and most unique places to visit as a solo traveler. Intrepid Travel is a world leader […]
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without regrets? Today I am joined by author, speaker, and nomad, Geri Suster, to deep dive into her newest book Graceful Exits: Making the Case for Getting Good at Goodbye, and learn how to build skills in navigating exits and preventing regretful goodbyes. In […]
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Have you ever wished you could improve your storytelling skills surrounding travel? This week I am joined by travel journalist and friend to the show, Oneika Raymond to talk about the art of storytelling, what it’s like to be a travel journalist, and how her nomadic life has changed over the years. Oneika has visited […]
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Have you ever wondered how to invest in your future while embracing a travel-centered present? Today I am joined by Kristin Meador, a financial expert who specializes in supporting location-independent businesses, in learning about best practices for managing your finances no matter where you are and what you’re doing. After years of working 80+ hour […]
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel like a great historical adventurer? Today I am joined by Elise Wortley, a journalist on a mission to quite literally walk in the shoes of some of history’s most fierce female explorers. After reading Alexandra David-Néel’s book My Journey to Lhasa at age 16 […]
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Do you feel up to speed on the latest travel trends? Today I am joined by journalist, author, podcast host, and dear friend to the show, Paige McClanahan, to discuss 3 travel trends you should know before planning your next trip. Paige has called 6 countries home since leaving the United States in 2008. She […]
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What is it that motivates you to travel? Today I am joined by esteemed travel writer and teacher Rolf Potts to talk about his new book The Vagabond’s Way and dive into how anybody can enrich their lives through maintaining a traveler’s mindset, even at home. Rolf Potts has reported from over 60 countries for […]
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Have you ever wanted to enhance your creativity? Today I am joined by musician and creative powerhouse Andy Frasco to discuss how he keeps his creative juices flowing. For over 15 years Andy has toured as the frontman of Andy Frasco & The U.N. After forming in 2007, the band has released 10 studio albums […]
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What exactly does it mean to embrace chaos? Today I am joined by Dr. Calvin Sun, emergency room physician, entrepreneur, and author of The Monsoon Diaries to discuss the pivotal life events that helped him lean into adventure and stay in the present. Tune into today’s episode to learn how open-mindedness and flexibility can lead […]
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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of grammar? Today I am joined by grammar expert, polyglot, and entrepreneur, Ellen Jovin, to talk about her experience writing Rebel With A Clause. The idea for the book all started when Ellen decided to set up a table on New York City street […]
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What does it feel like to reach the end of an era? Well, you’re about to find out. Today’s extra special episode is 6 years in the making and marks the end of Tom Turcich’s (and his dog Savannah’s) epic journey of 7 years walking across 6 continents. In this 3-part trilogy, you will hear […]
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Ok, I know the title of this episode has some clickbaity vibes but when someone who has built a 7 figure business based on their passion wants to come by and share actionable advice on how you can do it too, who am I to say no? Today I am joined by author and entrepreneur, […]
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Have you ever dreamt of traveling to Morocco and having a unique experience outside of popular tourist spots? Today I am joined by Lucas Peters, author of the Moon Travel Guide to Morocco, to get an insider scoop on exactly where to go to find the untapped wonder of Morocco. You will not want to […]
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Have you ever dreamt of experiencing a one-of-a-kind African Safari adventure? Today I am joined by my friend Scott Brills, a long-time nomad and co-founder of Pamoja Safaris, to discuss all the details surrounding how to plan an African Safari. Whether you’ve been on a Safari before or only dreamt of it, you are not […]
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If you could work wherever and whenever you wanted to, would you seize the opportunity? Today I am joined by Liam Martin, the co-founder of Running Remote, a company, conference, and upcoming book all about helping optimize their remote work experience. With over 20 years of experience as a remote worker and manager, Liam sheds […]
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Have you ever wondered if you have the skills to survive on a desert island? On today’s show, I am joined by Tom Williams, owner of Desert Island Survival, to get the scoop on exactly what it takes to be self-reliant in a desolate location. Whether you’re a business owner or an avid adventurer you […]
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Have you ever wondered if it is possible to run and scale a local business while traveling full-time? Today I am joined by the host of The Remote Local Podcast and owner of MaidThis, Neel Parekh, to talk about his experience quitting his corporate job and building a successful location-dependent business while traveling full time. If […]
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What destination could you visit over and over again? This week I am joined by a very special guest, my lovely wife Anne Dorthe, to chat about our most recent family trip to the U.S. If you have ever wondered what people from other countries enjoy about visiting the U.S. you will not want to […]
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Have you ever wondered what type of adventure is waiting in your own backyard? This week I am joined by Michael Shanks, who put that question to the test when he went on an epic quest to run every one of Glasgow’s 6110 Streets. If you have ever yearned to explore your city in a […]
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel around the world without ever setting foot on a plane? Today I am joined by filmmaker and Guinness World Record holder, Graham Hughes, to learn all about the 4 years he spent traveling overland to every country in the world. If you are the […]
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What is stopping you from creating the lifestyle you crave? Today I am joined by digital nomad, podcaster, and remote work expert, Chase Warrington to discuss what it takes to create your ideal remote work environment. If you have ever wanted to work remotely and travel the world then you don’t want to miss this […]
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