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Zero To Travel Podcast

✈️ The Zero To Travel Podcast has been downloaded 12+ million times and named a “Best Travel Podcast” by The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph, and Forbes.
Packed with life-changing perspectives, inspiration, and practical advice for everyone from travel newbies to nomads, this podcast will give you everything you need to travel the world on your terms, regardless of your situation or experience. Welcome to our amazing global listening community!
Since 2013, “Travel Ambassador” Jason Moore from zerototravel.com has been picking the brains of adventurous people living an unconventional life on the road so you can discover new ways to travel endlessly.
Along the way, you’ll get actionable advice and key resources that will improve your life AND help you travel more as we get down and dirty on topics like; starting and running an online business from anywhere, the best off-the-beaten-path destinations to visit, travel and work opportunities, gutsy budget travel strategies, surprising ways to earn free travel, the digital nomad life, unconventional travel based lifestyles, fun travel jobs, how to plan epic adventures, backpacking, remote work, how to take a gap year or a career break, 4-hour work week inspired topics, ex-pat life, slow travel, travel hacking, sustainable travel, human-powered adventures, trips worth planning, and everything in between.
Host Bio: Jason wandered the planet as a nomad for over a decade and spent 15+ years on the road as a tour manager in events/music, a seasonal adventure travel tour guide, and a digital nomad. Originally from the USA, he is now a dual citizen (Norway/USA) based in Oslo. He is obsessed with helping YOU explore our planet on your terms.
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Travel To Utah: Fireside Dances, Ancient Ruins, and the Beauty of Hózhó (Balance) May 23, 2024

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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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5 Surprising Experiences in Africa, How to Transition to a New Career After Travel, and Exploring the African Diaspora With Jay Cameron May 21, 2024

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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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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
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What Happens When You Die? (Part Two): A Journey to the Other Side with Peter Panagore May 16, 2024

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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!

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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
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What Happens When You Die? (Part One): A Journey to the Other Side with Peter Panagore May 14, 2024

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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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Life After Life by Raymond Moody

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Greatest Hits: Staying Healthy and Stress-Free While Traveling With Kirsten Pontius May 09, 2024

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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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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
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How To Explore Paris Like a Local, Working on Hospital Ships, and Becoming an Expat on a Mystery Visa With Jay Swanson May 07, 2024

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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 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.

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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

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Greatest Hits: How Travel Can Improve Your Mental Health With Gilad Gamliel May 02, 2024

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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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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

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What To Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (May 2024) May 01, 2024

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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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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 Apr 30, 2024

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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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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
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Greatest Hits: Adventure and Conservation - A 6,000 km Tuk-Tuk Journey Through Africa Apr 25, 2024

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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.

*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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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
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