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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:

Cultivating Your Creativity Through Travel w/ Jillian & Chris Jul 23, 2020

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Today's episode we are getting into why creativity is interwoven with travel so profoundly. We are all creative beings but at some points in our lives we can lose sight of that or we forget that due to doubts and fears but creativity lives within us all and travel is one of the best conduits back to it. It is time that we give ourselves permission to do something that we maybe didn't feel we could or should be doing like traveling the world or creating amazing works of art.

Jillian & Chris Amatt help us identify what it means to be an artist, creative &/or entrepreneur, and how you show up differently in the world once you give yourself permission to be that. We also take a look at how to break out of the debt cycle, how small gestures can be the most impactful, and how you too can be a travel "swiss army knife" just like Jillian & Chris.

I am so excited to partner with HomeExchange.com who makes it possible to see the world without paying for accommodations. Make sure you listen to the entire podcast to get the promo code to save you some extra cash when you get your first exchange.

Tune In To Learn:

11:10 The Intention For Living An Artistic Life
12:15 Starting As A Child & The Small Gestures
17:45 Embracing Your Artistry & Giving Yourself Permission
20:50 Where Does Creativity Come From?
24:00 Selling Everything To Travel The World & The Debt Cycle
32:20 Liberation & The Financials
37:20 The Art of Housesitting
39:00 Pre-Planning vs Figuring It Out While On The Road (With Debt)
43:00 Highlights From Full Time Travel
48:45 Slow Travel vs. The Go-Go-Go Lifestyle
52:05 The Travel "Swiss Army Knife" & Advice On How To Do It
54:05 How Does Manifesting Work?
56:50 Best Online Resources For This Lifestyle
59:20 Advice On Living A Life Of Travel
01:01:32 Being Adaptable & What Do They Like Best
01:03:10 Most Important & Profound Things You Have Learned About Yourself & Each Other
And so much more

How To Travel The World Working On A Yacht (Travel Job Series) Jul 14, 2020

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What can you do if you want to travel but those bills are telling you NO? Find a way to get paid while still wandering the world!

Today's episode incorporates yet another option out there in our travel job series and Heather Steele knows all about leaving that corporate job to get out and see the world via yachts. This is an industry that I hadn't heard about before and Heather did not disappoint in giving us more info than I could ever expect. We even get into the serendipity that lead to this career for her, the immense importance of getting support from others, & other travel job options out there for you to explore.

I am so excited to partner with HomeExchange.com who makes it possible to see the world without paying for accommodations. Make sure you listen to the entire podcast to get the promo code to save you some extra cash when you get your first exchange.

Tune In To Learn:

09:50 How Did You Get Started In Yachting?
13:30 Why You Don't Need To Settle For Your Excuses
15:50 Serendipity In Life & Careers
18:30 Travel Jobs Are A Lifestyle
23:00 Crew Houses, Certifications & Costs
29:45 Ranks, Contracts, & Pay You Can Expect
40:00 Yachting Seasons & The Day To Day Life Onboard
45:20 Lessons Learned About Yourself & Mindset
47:15 The Social Side Of Yachting & Logistics
52:55 Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous
56:15 Where Do You Live & Relax While Onboard As Crew
57:15 Seeing the World On & Off The Yacht
01:05:20 Safety On Board & Other Concerns Loved One's May Have
And so much more

What Does “Home” Mean For Nomads w/ Diego Bejarano Gerke Jul 07, 2020

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What is "home"? If you are or were a digital nomad, where would you call home?

The idea of "home" is an interesting one because while I am from the US, I now live in Norway but I used to travel full-time so where would I call home. Today's guest is someone who was raised all over the world and now runs one of the most popular co-living & co-working entrepreneurial travel programs out there today, Diego Bejarano Gerke from Wifi Tribe. Diego helps like-minded adventurers, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and location-independent people be successful citizens of the world as they develop their businesses by learning from each other and create a constellation of friendships that can last a lifetime.

I am so excited to partner with HomeExchange.com who makes it possible to see the world without paying for accommodations. Make sure you listen to the entire podcast to get the promo code to save you some extra cash when you get your first exchange.

Don't forget to check out the full show notes with all the links discussed in today's show.

Tune In To Learn:

08:50 How Traveling Young Affects You Later In Life
09:50 What Is The Norweigan Russefeiring (The Russ)?
12:30 The Cultural Draws From Living In Multiple Places
15:30 What Is "Home"?
19:20 Pro's & Cons of Moving Abroad Often With Kids
24:30 The Entrepreneurial Startup Life
31:30 Redesigning Your Lifestyle
36:30 Tips For Negotiating For Remote Work
40:20 What Makes A Successful Remote or Location Independent Worker?
42:10 What Are The Most Successful Business Trends
40:55 Finding Balance Between Work & Personal Time
49:50 Favorite Spots For Co-Living & Co-Working
And so much more

Lessons From Traveling To 193 Countries While Working Full Time w/ Brian Asher Jun 30, 2020

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Is it even possible to travel and work full time? Can teaching actually pay enough to get you on the road and traveling? Plus...what is my secret travel fantasy (ohhhhhh!).

I am so grateful that one of the kindest human beings on Earth is here with me today to talk about traveling to 193 countries while teaching full time, how the passing of a loved one can be the impetus to a life of travel, and how to weave your other passions into travel to improve the experience and your mindset, Brian Asher from The World Hiker.

I am so excited to partner with HomeExchange.com who makes it possible to see the world without paying for accommodations. Make sure you listen to the entire podcast to get the promo code to save you some extra cash when you get your first exchange.

Tune In To Learn:

09:30 An Inspired Life & Brotherly Love
16:10 The Healing Nature Of Travel
19:30 Why Every Country In The World
21:45 Combining Your Passions While Traveling
26:50 How Traveling & Working Full Time Mix
31:00 The Ghost In The Room
32:10 Teaching Abroad As A Means Of Travel
35:10 Traveling On A Teacher's Salary & Packing Tips
39:45 Traveling In Lesser Known or "Dangerous" Places
48:10 Safety Tips When Traveling
50:50 Resources That Brian Recommends
52:50 Money Management Tips & Being Robbed
55:50 Advice On Getting In With The Locals
57:10 Most Memorable Meals
59:55 The Beauty & Logistics of Pakistan
And so much more

Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel Jun 23, 2020

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Is your summer vacation destroying the planet? This is a very important question and we want to be very good travelers & world citizens but in doing so are we causing more damage to an already fragile world. How can we treat the planet the way it needs to be treated while still fulfilling our travel dreams? Today's episode is not to make you feel guilty but to educate/inform and I am very happy to have on my friend Seth Kugel who is an author of many books, columnist/travel writer, and world traveler.

I am so excited to partner with HomeExchange.com who makes it possible to see the world without paying for accommodations. Make sure you listen to the entire podcast to get the promo code to save you some extra cash when you get your first exchange.

Tune In To Learn:

08:30 How Guilty Should You Feel About Your Vacation? NYT Article
15:50 Why Travel Shaming Doesn't Work
22:05 What Can You Do To Make Things Better
25:45 Learn From The Knowledge Of Today
28:30 Not All Trips Are Created Equally
32:10 The Cost of AirBnB, Overtourism & the Disney Experience
42:10 How "Influencers" Glorify Travel & Experiences
46:30 Downside Of Travel Writing
48:50 Current Projects for Seth
51:30 Should Travel Be More Expensive To Offset The Environmental Damage
And so much more

How To Exchange Your Home For Free Accommodations Around The World w/ Emmanual Arnaud Jun 18, 2020

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Today we are talking about how you can get plugged into a community that can get you free accommodations around the world with CEO of HomeExchange.com, Emmanual Arnaud. While we are still in the midst of the COVID pandemic so you may not be going overseas right now, it doesn't mean that you can't start planning all your future travels today. Emmanual & I will be diving into how HomeExchange works, bust some myths, and how they are making sure you stay safe and well taken care of throughout your travels.

We are so excited to partner with HomeExchange.com and make sure you listen to the entire podcast to get the promo code to save you some extra cash when you get your first exchange.

Tune In To Learn:

09:30 Growing Up In France & The U.S.
11:50 The Not So Typical Places In France
13:40 Best Long Distance Hikes
17:50 Passion For Travel Begins & Hiking In Mongolia
24:00 Sustainable Development As A Passion
30:00 Core Values & HomeExchange Beginnings
37:00 How Does HomeExchange Work
41:00 Safety, Community, & An Even Playing Field
47:35 Authentic Experiences & The Sharing Economy
52:05 Do You Have To Own A Home To Participate
54:20 Costs
01:04:00 HomeExchange In The Era of COVID-19
And so much more

Solo Travel, Coffee and Blackpacking w/ Jarika Johnson Jun 09, 2020

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Today's guest is Jarika Johnson from the Blackpacking Podcast and on the show, we discuss everything from our love of coffee to the art of solo travel. Jarika has been to over 20 countries and has never traveled with someone so that makes her an expert in the field & why I couldn't wait to have her on the show. We take a dive into the introspective nature of solo travel, lessons you can learn about the world & about yourself, the black traveler experience, and why we have an underrepresentation in the traveling community. I had a blast chatting with Jarika and I can't wait to have her on again!

Tune In To Learn:

5:30 For The Love Of Coffee
10:30 The Story Behind the Blackpacking Podcast
12:50 Why Solo Travel & Lessons Learned
17:30 Processing & Reflecting On Your Trip
20:20 Sharing The Stories Of Black Travelers
25:55 Why Is Their Underrepresentation?
25:20 Racism: World vs. America
30:00 Homesteading vs Nomading
33:45 What's Next?
35:15 Budget Travel Tips
37:05 Places Loved That Were Surprises
And so much more

Silence In The Age Of Noise With Legendary Explorer Erling Kagge Jun 02, 2020

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What an incredible show today as I sit down (in person) and chat with legendary explorer and adventurer Erling Kagge; a man of many firsts.

Back in 1990, he reached the north pole without support as part of a two-man team (they were the very first people to do that). Then in 1992-93, he did a solo unsupported expedition to the south pole (he was the first person to ever do that). He spent 50 days walking alone across Antarctica with no contact with anyone. And he also climbed Mt. Everest in 1994, which made him the first person to complete the 3 Poles Challenge on foot. Back in 2010, he did a 5-day long walk through the sewers of NY to the Atlantic Ocean. And in 2012, he walked the entire length of LA’s sunset boulevard.

We talk about his book Silence: In the Age of Noise, why silence is such an important part of our lives as humans, walking, travel of course, and a whole lot more.

Tune In To Learn:

7:54 Huge Misunderstanding About Today
13:22 New Attitude For Erling Kagge
15:19 One Secret To Have a Good Life
16:57 The Best Things About Walking
22:30 What You Can Hear In Silence
28:25 Things To Make Your Life More Difficult
38:10 How To Transition From Adventuring To Publishing
45:23 One Of The Most Underestimated Feelings You Can Have
46:38 The Best Parts Of The Writing Process
49:59 How You Know When To Move On
56:20 Advice If You Are Thinking About Traveling Or Exploring
And so much more

Alternative Education and Travel With Blake Boles May 26, 2020

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Today's interview might make you question everything all over again.

My friend Blake Boles returns to the show to talk about alternative education, one of the big perks of travel, advice around making an impact on the world with your work, why making things an adventure for yourself is so important, how the “moment” of a place determines your travel experience, a great long term strategy for making things happen, and so much more.

Blake is an advocate for alternative education and he has authored several books, including a new one called, “Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids To School,” which makes the case for helping kids leave school, chart their own paths, and prepare for adulthood at their own pace.

You can grab the full show notes with all links discussed here!

Tune In To Learn:

14:33 Educated Facts About The Current State Of Home Schooling
17:16 Biggest Myths and Stereotypes Around Alternative Education
24:51 Future Trends Of The World And Why To Consider Alternative Education
35:13 The Real Reason Schools Exist
39:07 What Is Appropriate Stress When It Comes To Travel
46:49 Curiosity Is Palpable
50:24 Wise Bit Of Travel Advice And Thinking
51:53 How To Make An Impact With Your Work
53:36 Advice To Crowdfund A Special Project
55:59 The Moment Of A Place
1:03:03 Is The Nomad Life For You
And so much more

How To Create A Successful App, Travel by Sailboat, and The Lifestyle Entrepreneur’s Mindset w/ Dane Homenick May 19, 2020

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How do you easily capture travel memories?

Speaking of capturing travel memories….that is exactly what my friend Dane Homenick’s app does. Dale spent years living on a sailboat and has built one of the biggest travel apps out there called Journo. You'll hear all about sailing around the world, running a lifestyle business, why gratitude is so important, money mindset, and the concept of living mini lives within your life. He gives a bunch of tips on how you can get started with your first or next location independent business, and a whole lot more!

You can grab the full show notes with all links discussed here!

Tune In To Learn:

10:54 How The #1 Travel Journal App Came About
12:48 Scratching Your Own Itch
13:47 Passion Behind Journo HQ
15:33 How To Become Smarter When Building Apps
21:40 Ways To Improve Your Money Mindset
26:55 How To Get Into Sailing
33:38 Expert App Development Advice
45:11 General Cost Of Building The Smallest App
49:47 Biggest Mistakes To Avoid When Building An App
52:28 Keyword Research To Rank In The App Store
59:10 Forever As You Want It To Be
1:00:36 Sailing Puns
And so much more

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