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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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Latest Episodes:

The Geography of Bliss w/ Eric Weiner Jan 25, 2022

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How would you describe your current level of happiness and what would need to change to increase it?

This week I am joined by award-winning journalist and bestselling author, Eric Weiner, to explore the many themes of his book The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World, and explore what it means to be happy.

If you want to transform your outlook and increase your happiness, then you don’t want to miss this episode. Eric shares stories from his time spent 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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Why Eric Weiner describes himself as better on the road
How taking a break familiarity inspires a fresh outlook
The secret benefit of living and traveling expectations free
Reasons unhappiness is just as crucial to living a meaningful life
How staying true to yourself will never lead you wrong
What it was like to live in India foreign war correspondent
How to treat the world as a laboratory of ideas
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
My biggest takeaways from the book
And so much more!

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How To Be Everything w/ Emilie Wapnick Jan 18, 2022

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Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you weren’t locked into a single career path? Then you might just be a multipotentialite.

Today I am joined by writer, artist, community leader, and my dear friend Emilie Wapnick to discuss just how embracing your passions can help you reimagine work.

Emilie is a fine example of the many things a person can accomplish when you simply embrace your uniqueness. Her TED Talk and book, How to Be Everything: A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don’t Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up, empowers others to embrace the multipotentiality in their lives.

If you want to learn how to integrate your interests to create a dynamic, fulfilling, and fruitful career and lifestyle, then you don’t want to miss this episode.

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

Which passions do you most want to follow? I'd love to hear more about them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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What it means to be a multipotentialite
How to surmount the obstacles of societal expectations
Common misconceptions about multipotentialites
4 models to successfully combine multiple interests
The best multipotentialite model for travelers
How to define success when following your passions
Why it's important to use intuition to guide exploration
The best way to get support from friends and family
How to understand your own multi-pod
The best ways to find and embrace the multipotentialite way of life
Why it's important to embrace your uniqueness
And so much more

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Biking The World For Climate Change with Devi Lockwood Jan 11, 2022

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How does hearing someone else's story change the way you think about the world?

Today I am joined by author and climate change activist Devi Lockwood to talk about the story-fueled cycling journey that brought her to 20 countries, spanning 6 continents, and eventually lead 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, then 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 in travel and life
What allowed Devi to step out of her comfort zone
Why holding space for stories is important
The power of making the first move
Stories from the road
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
What’s next for Devi
Advice on finding funding for your passion project
And so much more

Resources:

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Learn more about Devi's Journey in writing the book
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Top 14 Travel Songs w/ Botik Quest Jan 04, 2022

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What is the first song that comes to mind when you think of an epic travel adventure?

This week I am joined by my dear friend, musician, and fellow traveler Josh Bennett (aka BoTik Quest) to dive into our list of must-hear travel songs. We cover everything from the "cliche" hits to the less obvious medleys that make for epic adventures.

Tune in to hear Josh and I reflect on some of our favorite travel moments through the lens of music and don't forget to follow along by listening to our specially curated Top Travel songs playlist (including honorable mentions).

Is there a song you think should make it on the list? I'd love to hear them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

Our strategies for crafting the list
The first song that came to Josh's mind
Which Tribe Called Quest song I had to include
A tune from one of Josh's all-time favorite bands
Some of the best songs for healing on the road
The obligatory country anthem
A song from one of my all-time favorite bands
The instrumental medley that will take you on a journey
Which hitch-hiking hit brings up fond memories
The tune that fueled Josh's Norwegian skateboarding trip
Songs that transport you to another place
A few of the best "cliche" songs
Which classic made it to #1 on both of our lists
Honorable mentions
And so much more

Resources:

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Listen to The Playlist
Check out the Transnatural Perspectives Podcast
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All Things Surfing & Travel w/ Timmy Smith Dec 28, 2021

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How do your interests and hobbies inspire the way you travel and vise versa?

When the founder of Arc Surfboards, Timmy Smith, embarked on his first solo surf trip to Asia in 2019, he had no idea that mixing his love for surfing and travel would inspire him to start his first business.

Today we explore what happens when travel puts your life on a totally new trajectory, the mindset that allowed Timmy to go "all-in" with his business, some of the best surf spots in the world, the best resources for travelers who love to surf, and so much more.

Have you ever planned a trip surrounding a hobby or sport? I'd love to hear about your experience and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Why one simple decision can change your entire life
What helped Timmy accelerate his surfboard business
Finding balance when your business is part of your hobby
How to structure a physical business around your travel
What it was like to grow up surfing Boston's harsh winters
The best resources for planning an epic surf trip
Timmy's top 3 favorite surf spots in the world
Why surfing and travel go hand in hand
Pros and Cons of bringing a surfboard vs. renting on your next trip
The mindset tricks that helped Timmy go all-in on his business
Why it's important to find joy in the process
The rewards of living life judgment-free
The importance of finding the silver lining in difficult situations
What makes travel so important to Timmy
3 benefits of working for someone else
And so much more

Resources:

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8th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular Dec 21, 2021

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Are you ready for the 8th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular?

Well, the wait is finally over, it's here!

This year my wife Anne Dorthe and I have put together a very special episode all about the experiences we create and value during the holiday season.

If you're ready to learn more about creating new experiences through family time, music, food, activities, and gifts, then grab your favorite holiday beverage, cozy up by the fire, and tune in.

What are your favorite experiences and traditions during the holiday season? I'd love to hear about them and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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The true meaning in creating experiences around the holidays
A peek into one of our family's new Christmas traditions
What tunes best create the Holiday spirit
Which classic Norwegian and American foods are essential for celebrating
Our family's favorite Christmas season activities
What I bought for the family this year to get in the Christmas spirit
Which gifts we remember most from Childhood
And so much more

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How To Create A Life Of Travel By Being Open w/ Joe Esten Dec 14, 2021

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What does it mean to create a life of travel?

This episode dives into the story of loyal listener and world traveler Joe Esten, whose journey started when he traveled to Namibia for the Peace Corps in 2015. What Joe didn't realize at the time was how his experiences were helping him manifest his future travels, working for Norwegian Cruise Lines and teaching English in China. If you want to know how being open to unexpected opportunities and new experiences will help you become a travel Swiss Army knife, then you don't want to miss this episode.

Do you have any tricks for transitioning back into stationary life after a stint of long-term travel? I'd love to more about them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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What it's like to experience reverse culture shock
Why coming home after traveling is like opening a time capsule
Cultural takeaways from living in China over the past 2 years
The key to having authentic cultural exchanges when abroad
Joe's inspiration to create a life of travel & why it started as a secret
Lessons from living & teaching Namibia for nearly 2 years
How traveling changes your outlook on life
The transition from the Peace Corps to a cruise ship
How Joe went from working on a cruise ship to teaching in China
What's unsettling about Joe's next chapter
Why flexibility pays off when you create a life of travel
And so much more

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Find everything you need to know about working on a cruise ship or yacht
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Live Your Bucket List w/ Ryan Jacobson Dec 07, 2021

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Have you ever set aside the time to write out your life goals with the full intention of achieving every last one?

This week author and middle school teacher, Ryan Jacobson, shares how 2 items on his bucket list lead him to take a 1-year sabbatical to travel the world and write his first book The Adventures of Mr. Brightside: One man. One world. Three VERY different budgets.

If you have ever wondered how to achieve big goals, you don't want to miss this episode. Ryan shares the secret to maximizing life experience, executing your travel dreams, and the life-changing question he asks his students.

What's something you want to cross off your bucket list in 2022? I'd love to hear what it is and hope you will share all the details by sending me an audio message.

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Why going to Disneyworld without kids is the best
The inspiration & experience of writing a Travel memoir
What it took to prepare for a year-long pilgrimage
How writing the book fueled inspiration for adventure
Why Ryan's trip started with regret
The reality of facing difficulties on the trip
How Ryan kept his stories organic & scheduled the journey
Why everyone should experience a hostel
Advice on making friends while traveling & other mindset tricks for travel
What it's like to drink martinis with Justin Timberlake
Why it's important to write out your goals
How to prioritize, organize, & optimize a bucket list
Major takeaways from living on 3 different budgets
And so much more

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Going Where Your Heart Wants To Be + How To Create & Sell A Physical Product w/ Paolo Dobrowolny Nov 30, 2021

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Have you ever been drawn to something so strongly that you are willing to uproot your life in order to get closer to it?

This week I'm joined by location-independent entrepreneur, Paolo Dobrowolny, who shares the story of how following his dream of moving from Italy to California, led to building a business surrounding a lifestyle he loves.

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to chase your lifestyle dreams, then you won't want to miss this episode. Paolo shares exactly how he overcame the fears and obstacles that went along with uprooting his life in Italy to chase the California dream as well as an abundance of tips for aspiring product creators.

What steps can you take towards becoming the person you strive to be? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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What exactly is an Eggboard?
All about growing up in Italy
Why Paolo was drawn to the California lifestyle
How a controversial tech startup started the journey
What it was like to uproot from Italy to live in California
When Paolo met the love of his life & why he likes living in the U.S.
Why having Italian roots comes in handy in the U.S.
Perspective surrounding "home" when living abroad
The secret to creating physical products as a location independent entrepreneur
What it's like to build a brand and business around your preferred lifestyle
Paolo's favorite pasta recipe
The trick to getting closer to the person you want to be
And so much more

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From $12 In Savings To Living Your Travel Dreams w/ Matt Fetbrandt Nov 23, 2021

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Has a big epiphany ever caused you to instantly alter the trajectory of something in your life?

Today I am joined by loyal listener and international piano entertainer, Matt Fetbrandt. When Matt 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, Matt has traveled over 16,000 miles, through 34 U.S. states, and 18 national parks, with no plans of stopping. Tune in to today's episode 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.

When was 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.

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Tune In To Learn:

A musician's take on the Nashville music scene
The root & growth of Matt's passion for music
Lessons from living in New York City for 10 years
What it's like to be a performer as an introvert
Creating community through music & setting the right vibe as a piano man
How the journey from addiction to recovery led to a passion for travel
What it's like to live in a sober living home
The moment Matt's life changed forever
How Matt saved $20,000 in less than a year
Why choose a lifestyle centered around growth
How Matt's road trip got trip started
Finding the balance between spontaneity
What's next in becoming a full-time nomad
Matt's Top 3 Favorite Piano Tunes
Counterintuitive advice that could majorly pay off
And so much more

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