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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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Bicycling Across the USA Without Money in Search of Human Connection With Daniel Troia Apr 23, 2024

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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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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
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Greatest Hits: Sustainable Travel 101 (How to Be A Better Traveler) With Richard Hammond Apr 18, 2024

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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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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
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New Zealand: Top 10 Hidden Gems, Campervan Lifestyle (Tips and Tricks), and Doing Life Differently With Lisa Jansen Apr 16, 2024

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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.

👉 Want Lisa's list of New Zealand hidden gems? Click here to go to the website!

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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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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Greatest Hits: Biking the World for Climate Change With Devi Lockwood Apr 11, 2024

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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.

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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

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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 Apr 09, 2024

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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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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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Greatest Hits: Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield Apr 04, 2024

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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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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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Travel Trends, Tools, and Tips (April 2024) Apr 02, 2024

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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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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
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Greatest Hits: Everest Excellence With Ellen Miller Mar 28, 2024

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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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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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Travel TV Legend Samantha Brown: Pursuing Dreams, Solo Travel, Making Authentic Connections, and Why Success Begins Behind the Scenes Mar 26, 2024

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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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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
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Greatest Hits: 3 Years Alone on Foot With Sarah Marquis Mar 21, 2024

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We're pulling past episodes from the archives to highlight Women's History Month! This episode was originally published in February 2016.

Sarah traveled 10,000 miles on foot from Siberia to Australia—alone. It was an epic walk that lasted three years, during which she survived the mafia, drug dealers, thieves on horseback, temperatures from subzero to scorching, dangerous wildlife, and many other life-threatening occurrences.

Her tales of survival, nature connections, perseverance, various encounters, and overall incredible spirit are documented in her book Wild by Nature.

Sarah and I discuss the deep meaning behind her extreme walking adventures and the lessons she’s learned from these experiences. Get ready to be inspired as we explore themes of following your curiosity, trusting your intuition, and creating deeper connections with yourself and the world around you.

Would you go on a walking adventure? What lesson from Sarah stood out to you the most? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.

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How to have a more authentic travel experience
How to push your boundaries (and use the resources you have within)
What it’s like to follow your heart and discover your mission
How to assess any situation to figure out what is actually going on
How to differentiate real fear from fear you create
Your ultimate ally in dealing with new experiences
Her trick for creating positive thinking
Practical tips for those looking to do extreme adventures
And so much more

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