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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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Staying Healthy and Stress Free While Traveling w/ Kirsten Pontius Apr 05, 2022

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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 ex-pat, Kirsten Pontius, to discuss how you can reduce stress and increase happiness in your life no matter where you are and what you're doing.

If you have ever wondered how you can better manage and overcome difficulties in your life 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, how to find routine during travel, why it's important to embrace the unfamiliar, 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.

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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
How to raise a well-adjusted 3rd culture kid
The unlikely beginning to Kirsten's marriage
Why a tough year of teaching in Japan set the course for Wellness Coaching
How mindfulness can make struggle a catalyst for transformation
What it means to be the healthiest version of yourself
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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How To Buy A Location Independent Business Mar 29, 2022

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Have you ever dreamed of running a location-independent business but don't want to be bogged down by the time and effort of building one from the ground up?

Today I am joined by digital nomad, entrepreneur, and founder of buyingonlinebusinesses.com, Jaryd Krause, to explore how anyone can buy and grow a location-independent business.

If you have ever considered traveling the world and running your own business, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Jaryd openly shares his wealth of knowledge including what types of businesses to consider, where to look for investment opportunities, and how to properly vet a prospect. We also dive into some of his favorite places to travel, how to keep a healthy balance while working on the road and so much more.

What tips would you give to a first-time traveler? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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Why traveling the world has shaped Jaryd’s life
When Jaryd decided to leave his job as a plumber for good and how he found balance in work and travel
Advice for people who want to start traveling full time
Conquering mindset and overcoming fears when buying an online business
Why do people want to sell their businesses
How to decide whether you should buy a business or start your own business
3 types of online businesses you can buy and how to decide what works best for you
What financial investment is needed to purchase an online business
Where to start the research and what questions to ask
Do you need to be emotionally invested in the business you buy
How to assemble the team and hire the skills needed to sustain and grow your business
What is the process of due diligence when buying a business
Best practices for building a sellable business
Questions to ask yourself before making a purchase
Why solo travel is important for personal growth
The value in embracing boredom and creating space for yourself in daily life
Jaryd’s most life-changing trip and favorite places to travel
And so much more

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US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card
Check out the Buying Online Businesses website
Get your copy of the Due Diligence Framework
Recommended Website Brokers- Empire Flippers, Flippa, FE International, Quiet Light, Motion Invest
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How To Get Media Coverage + Sailing The World w/ Erin Carey Mar 22, 2022

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Have you ever wanted to promote your ideas, brand, or business but felt unsure about where to start?

Today I am joined by digital nomad, world sailor, and PR specialist, Erin Carey, to discuss how she transitioned from the corporate rat race to being a fully location-independent entrepreneur, as well as tips on getting media coverage to grow your business.

If you have ever wondered what it's like to lean into opportunity and embrace life to its fullest, you do not want to miss this episode. Erin unveils the basics of do-it-yourself PR, how to execute big life changes, why it's important to get comfortable with the uncomfortable, and so much more.

What is something that has motivated you to make changes in your life? I'd love to hear more about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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What it was like to grow up in Wagga Wagga and how it inspired a future of sailing
Why working for the Department of Defense helped Erin start her PR firm
The seemingly normal weeknight that changed the trajectory of Erin’s life
What it was like to go back to work after a 2-year sabbatical
The biggest challenges of living in a boat with 3 kids
What it’s like to do a long ocean passage and how to prepare
How to conduct your own PR and why you should invest your time in it
The difference between advertising and public relations
A step by step guide to “do it yourself” PR
How to tell a compelling story and find media coverage
Practical hacks for tracking down the right person to talk to
Advice for anyone who wants to make a big life change
My biggest takeaways from Erin’s story
And so much more

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Download Stand Out In The Crowd
Follow Erin on LinkedIn
Check out SignalHire
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Top 7 Hidden Wonders Of The World w/ Dylan Thuras (Atlas Obscura) Mar 15, 2022

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Do you ever find yourself wondering how to get off the beaten path while traveling?

This week I am joined by fellow entrepreneur, podcaster, and travel junkie Dylan Thuras, to discuss some of his favorite lesser-known wonders and delicacies from every single continent. As the co-founder of Atlas Obscura, Dylan possesses a wealth of experience and knowledge about unique points of interest all around the world.

You are not going to want to miss this episode because Dylan shares some of his favorite places to go and foods to eat, some of which you've never heard of. We cover where to go, how to get there, and what type of hidden treasures are waiting for you off the beaten path.

Which one of these 7 hidden wonders would do you want to visit first? I'd love to hear what stuck out and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

Why owning a business is like raising a child
How Atlas Obscura strives to maintain a global perspective
Why traversing a dangerous mountainside will lead you to the best tea in Asia
The Atlantis-like beauty off the coast of Africa and mystery berry that will trick your tastebuds
What's special about an Antarctic waterfall with a tinted twist
Where to find gourmet greens in the world's harshest conditions
Which region you can fly over to see ancient artwork miles long
What continent found a fat even better than butter on bread
Where to go in Europe to find a church filled with bones
The North American castle that will take you back to the Middle Ages
Why this unique fish dish that should not be mixed with coffee
The bridge in South America that is remade every year
Which delicacy was thought to be served at the last supper
And so much more

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Connecting Across Cultures w/ Tayo Rockson Mar 08, 2022

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Have you ever wondered how to turn the adversity in your life into a positive asset?

Today I am joined by a true polymath, Tayo Rockson, to discuss what it means to "Use Your Difference to Make a Difference." As a professor, consultant, speaker, poet, and author Tayo has explored how growing up as a 3rd culture kid gave him the unique ability to help others bridge the gap to become culturally fluent.

If you love immersing yourself in local culture while traveling, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Tayo shares the lessons he's learned growing up a minority in 5 countries over 4 continents, how to have cultural fluency as a traveler, the key to changing old behavior, and why no lived experience is wasted.

What kind of contract would you make with yourself for future growth? I'd love to hear what it looks like and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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The importance of finding the balance between being alone and loneliness
Tayo’s process for reflecting, goal setting, and prioritizing as a polymath
What it was like to grow up as a 3rd culture kid
How to build cultural fluency as a traveler
The question to ask if you want to walk in someone else's shoes
How to find the balance between being yourself and fitting into a new culture
Why self-awareness is key to unlearning harmful constructs
How to listen to your internal reactions and intuition to navigate life
Advice for rethinking and reinventing your path
Why Tayo’s near-death experience was so formative for his future
How focusing on diversity and inclusion will help your business thrive
What it means to be anti-racist
All about the term “Use your difference to make a difference”
And so much more

Resources:

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The Cheapest Places To Live In The World (2022 Updates) w/ Tim Leffel Mar 01, 2022

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Are you looking for a sign to pick up your life and set down roots in a new country? Look no further, my friends.

This week I am joined by award-winning travel writer and friend to the show, Tim Leffel, to get an update on the Cheapest Places in The World in 2022.

If you have ever considered living abroad, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Tim shares the Visa and entry changes you need to know about, what tools you can use to find the right spot for you, his all-time favorite destinations, and so much more.

Which one of these affordable countries would you like to move to? I'd love to hear about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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The difference between location independent and retired
How living in Mexico full-time has changed Tim’s mindset
Important updates on getting Visas in a few Central American countries
Tim’s method for finding the cheapest places
Exciting news coming from South America
New changes in Asian countries
Where Tim would live if he wasn’t in Mexico
The best tools for finding a cheap place to live
My favorite places on the list
And so much more!

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Tim’s Travel Books
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Green Book: The Most Important Guidebook Ever Published w/ Candacy Taylor Feb 22, 2022

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Have you ever considered how history has helped shape the present narrative when it comes to travel?

Today I am joined by award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor, to talk about how a simple guidebook transformed travel for Black Americans in the Jim Crow segregation era.

Candacy shares her experience traveling to different Green Book sites across the United States to write her book Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America. She also opens up about how her experiences with travel as a young adult and her background as an artist shaped her present-day journey as a storyteller and cultural documentarian.

If you are curious about how you can impact change in your own circle, get a glimpse into the difficulties Black families have faced when traveling, and see a side of activism and entrepreneurship not typically discussed, then you do not want to miss this episode.

What type of legacy do you want to leave? I'd love to hear about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

What it means to be a culturual documentarian
The process Candacy uses to pursue a new project
What exactly is a Green Book and where to find them
Why Candacy’s roots as an artist play a big role in her current creations
The important lessons learned on her first road trip as an adult
Why solo car travel has played an important role in Candacy’s projects
About Black travel guides created before The Green Book
How The Green Book gained traction and became widespread
The best part of creating The Green Book Project
Why being willing to get uncomfortable will help change the current narrative
How to make connections through humanness
Candacy’s favorite U.S. road trip spots
What’s next for Candacy Taylor
And so much more

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Learn more about Candace's projects at Taylor Made Culture
Get a copy of Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
Check out more of the Green Book Project
Visit the Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibit
Look inside a Green Book
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Factfulness: Why The World Is Better Than You Think Feb 15, 2022

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How often do you take the time to examine and understand the facts of your life and the world around you?

Today I am joined by best-selling author and entrepreneur Anna Rosling Rønnlund, to discuss how to change your perspective, worldview, and life through Factfulness.

If you have ever wondered how you can enhance your comprehension and appreciation of the world around you then you are not going to want to miss this episode. As the co-founder of Gapminder.org and co-author of NY Times Bestselling book, Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About The World – And Why Things Are Better Than You Think, Anna shares expert insight about using facts to understand the world, interpret media, and establish context.

How do you overcome fear of the unknown as a traveler? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

[Note: This is an episode from the archives that we felt needed to be heard again!]

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What does it mean to have an overdramatic worldview
Why humans tend to gravitate towards the negative instead of positive
The importance of looking at long-term trends vs. the short-term snapshot
How considering context is crucial to media literacy
Why developing meaningful and simple labels are important
How to understand and filter facts in a meaningful way
The similarities and differences of how people live around the world
How to participate in Dollar Street
The pros and cons of collaborating with family on Factfulness and Gapminder
And so much more

Resources:

Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
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Check out Gapminder
Get a copy of Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About The World – And Why Things Are Better Than You Think
Watch Anna’s Ted Talk
Find the best of Hans Rosling’s Ted Talks
Take a tour through Dollar Street
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Why Being A “Misfit” Is Your Superpower w/ Wanda Duncan Feb 08, 2022

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Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mold of society’s expectations?

Today I am joined by slow traveling digital nomad, community manager, podcaster, and event producer, Wanda Duncan. 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.

If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit in, you do not want to miss this episode. 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.

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Why growing up in a big family lead Wanda to create her own travel experiences
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
Advice on whether to get a storage unit or part with your possessions
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
How 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
Memorable travel experiences as a digital nomad
Why it is freeing to embrace your inner misfit
And so much more

Resources:

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Better Help - Today's Sponsor
Check out Black Women Travl
Listen to the Black Women Travel Podcast
Join Black Women Digital Nomad Entrepreneurs
Find opportunities at Idealist
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Disrupting Travel With Beth Santos Feb 01, 2022

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Do you ever feel limited by society’s expectations surrounding travel?

When today’s guest, Beth Santos, started a travel blog, her goal was to challenge norms by exploring the diverse and shared experiences of women traveling the world. It has since morphed into Wanderful, an international community and social network with over 40,000 active members composed of women and nonbinary people of all ages and backgrounds. Aside from this booming online community, Beth has also created WITS Travel Creator + Brand Summit, the Bessie Awards, and the first-ever outdoor women’s festival (taking place in New Orleans in March 2022).

This week's episode is filled with the wisdom and stories one can only acquire as a world traveler, serial entrepreneur, mother, and community builder. Tune in to learn what it means to be a good leader, how to create a safe and empowering community, why exploring your heritage can uncover unexpected roads and so much more.

Make sure you don't miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience and enter to win your ticket to Wanderfest before February 18th, 2022.

What are some ways you can create a safe space for others? I'd love to hear some of your ideas and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

What the Chicago Adventure Therapy program can teach us about community
Why it is important to challenge preconceptions surrounding travel
The trip that transformed Beth’s perspective on travel
How a desire to learn about her heritage uncovered hidden paths
What happens when you immerse yourself into a new but familiar culture
Why disrupting the narrative surrounding travel for women is so crucial
What it means to make travel better for all women
Why vulnerability is the key ingredient to fostering an authentic community
How to create mindfulness surrounding social networking habits
What Beth learned from her relationship with failure
The balance of blending parenthood and entrepreneurship
Why breaking the rules empowers people to be themselves

Resources:

Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
Enter to win your ticket to Wanderfest before February 18th, 2022
Check out the Wanderful community
Learn more about Beth Santos
Connect with Beth on Linkedin
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