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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:

Transition To Travel: Radical Life Change For World Travel w/ Jordan & Tyler May 12, 2020

Show notes

What can you radically change in your life to help make travel happen for you?

Tune in today to learn about one couple's transition to travel story. Jordan & Tyler give you a "before and after" of their extended trip. You'll hear all about what life was like leading up to their travels and then hear what it was like when they got back. See how Tyler was able to radically change his life and learn how he and Jordan were able to set themselves up for travel. This will truly show you the impact that travel can have on your life.

Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Travel South Dakota and Tortuga Backpacks. Get the best free guide all about the beautiful state of South Dakota and find some of the best travel gear out there.

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

Tune In To Learn:

13:58 Building Up To The Drastic Transition To Travel
18:09 Daily Routine To Make Sacrifices For Travel
20:53 The Snowball Effect To Make Travel A Reality
24:18 How To Decide On Where To Travel
26:25 How Much To Budget For A Three Month Trip
32:12 Time Traveling To Life After The Trip
38:14 Did The Budget Hold Up?
39:38 Highlights Of The Trip
41:11 South American Destinations That Stood Out
45:05 How Has This Experience Has Changed You?
47:35 Challenges Transitioning Back To Reality
56:35 Traveling As A Couple For Three Months
And so much more

Ethical Travel, Life In Mozambique and Ocean Love w/ Francesca Trotman May 05, 2020

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Do you have a passion that has lead you on a lifelong journey?

Today's guest, Francesca Trotman, let her passion for ocean conservation lead her on a travel and life journey from the U.K. to Mozambique where she currently lives. We will discuss why we should all be visiting Mozambique and what life is like there, what it is like to run a non-profit charity and why you need to include the community you live in with the charity and the dire importance of ethical travel for the wellbeing of everyone and everything on this planet we share.

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

Tune In To Learn:

07:50 COVID-19 Measures & Effects
17:30 Finding Your Passion & Starting A Charity
22:30 Why Mozambique & What Its Like It Living There
28:45 What Are The Cultural & Daily Differences
36:20 Balancing Ethical Travel With Livelihoods Of Locals
42:30 The Best Practices For Wanting To Help Others
50:10 Breaking Down Ethical Travel & What You Should & Shouldn't Do
01:08:00 Can The Oceans Be Saved?
01:10:15 The Mental Struggles Of Trying To Do The Right Thing
01:14:15 Why Should We Visit Mozambique & Best Diving Locations
And so much more

Antarctica: Living And Working On The Frozen Continent Apr 28, 2020

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Has Antarctica on your list of places you want to go to? How about live & work?

Learn what it’s like to live and work on Antarctica and how you can visit the frozen continent from two awesome people who have spent 5 months there, Zach & Leah. We discuss what life is like on a daily basis, what the culture is like, what the travel experience is like from such a remote place, what it's like to work there, how much can you earn and what kind of positions can you find down there. We covered a lot in this 70-minute episode so what did you find the most interesting? Would you ever want to live and work in Antarctica?

Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Travel South Dakota which have the best free guide all about the beautiful state of South Dakota.

Tune In To Learn:

09:50 Starting The Journey Of Mixing Travel & Work
14:30 Quitting A Job You Love & One You Hate
20:30 Tips For Transitioning To A Life On The Road & Saving Money
26:15 The Hardest Part Of Telling Friends & Family That You're Leaving
29:00 Compromising & The Unexpected Surprises
36:00 Extending The Trip Financially
38:15 How To Get To Antarctica & Where To Find Job Opportunities
41:30 The Pay, The Living Expenses & The Toll Antarctica Takes On Your Mind & Body
44:30 What Was The Experience Truly Like There
48:15 Change In Habits & Reverse Culture Shock
51:40 Effects Of Climate Change & Intense Recycling
55:45 Traveling Sustainably Conundrum
57:50 New Zealand Road Tripping
And so much more

Finding Meaning Through Travel w/ Dr. Christopher Daniels Apr 14, 2020

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Are you living in the travel bubble when you are traveling? Listen to find out if you are in the bubble or outside the bubble when you are on the road.

I have a rad show for you today! Dr. Christopher Daniels and I are covering a wide variety of topics today including the idea of the travel bubble & what that means, the importance of seeing a place through the eyes and experiences of the locals, and how the politics of the place you are visiting impacts your experiences there.

Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Travel South Dakota which have the best free guide all about the beautiful state of South Dakota.

Click here for the full show notes with all the links discussed.

The Best Of Argentina w/ Jackie Nourse Apr 07, 2020

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In light of our current restrictions, we are doing some armchair travel today. I am so grateful to my great friend Jackie Nourse from The Budget-Minded Traveler & Traveling Jackie who has come on to talk about one of my favorite countries in the world, Argentina. Listen as we both geek out on the time we've each spent there, the places we love as we share our notes on this gorgeous place. We get into some of the places you might want to consider visiting (or living), costs of living there, what you can expect and so much more. Join us we take a deep look into the world's 8th largest country in terms of size, Argentina.

Grab the full show notes with all the links here!

Tune In To Learn:

08:50 How To Fall In Love With Argentina
13:05 The Essence of the Argentinian People & Language
21:45 The Must Do's Of The Northern Region + Wine
26:40 The Gateway To Patagonia + Craft Beer + Outdoor Adventures
34:30 What Are Refugio's & Those Epic Hiking Trails
39:30 Logistics & Costs For The Budget-Minded Independent Traveler
45:55 The Spots That Are Jackie's Favorites in the Patagonia Area
50:15 The Southernmost Point In The World (Or Is It?) & Indiana Jones Type Adventures
52:30 Let's Talk Digital Nomad Life in Argentina & The Costs of Living
58:30 Jackie's Top Travel Tips & Tricks For Argentina
And so much more

Expert Advice On Working Remotely, Homeschooling, and Finding Balance w/ Jenn Miller Mar 31, 2020

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With the current shift happening in the world today I decided to switch up a few of my interviews so that I could help address the idea of working remotely and homeschooling since so many of us have been put into these new roles. I am very lucky to be able to call on my friend, Jenn Miller, who is an expert on all things remote work & homeschooling to help us navigate these new seas.

Jenn has spent 10 years traveling full time with her hubby and their 4 kids all while working remotely and homeschooling and they started this adventure before being a digital nomad was a thing people sought after. We dive into all those details plus productivity, balance, travel, and how to make it all work together as seamlessly as possible so this is a show that has something for everyone.

Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks which, you know, are my favorite backpacks in the world & the people over at Travel South Dakota which have the best free guide all about the beautiful state of South Dakota.

Check out the full show notes with all the links discusses here!

Tune In To Learn:

11:00 How is COVID-19 Affecting You
13:20 Lessons From The Economic Recession
19:10 Earning Money Along The Way
22:00 Reinventing & Rebuilding Your Life
29:50 Those Remote Work Challenges & Positives
33:20 Productivity Tips To Make Remote Work & Homeschooling Easier
38:30 The Self-Care Side Of Remote Working + Knowing Your Needs
46:20 What Is Going To Happen To Work Culture Post Coronavirus
47:20 Keeping The Kids Learning, Entertained, & Happy While Home
54:30 It Isn't All Academics All The Time With Homeschooling
59:15 The Benefits Of Alternative Educations On The Children's Lives
01:03:45 Resources For Remote Work & Homeschooling
And so much more

Why (And How) To Keep Your Travel Dreams Alive During Tough Times Mar 24, 2020

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A lot is going on in the world right now and I want to talk about how to keep your travel dreams alive during these tough times because we have to keep our spirits up and our eyes set to the amazing traveling future that we all will still have ahead of us.

No medical advice here just a positive outlook and plenty of travel dreams for all of you, my friends!

Things to let me know &/or ponder for yourself:

How are you holding up?
How are you connecting with other people?
What are you doing to keep the fun in your life?
Are you living in the moment more?
Do you think you have more awareness about your days?
Where are the opportunities in your life right now?
Are you allowing for the uncontrollable's to control you?

Empty Nest Nomad with Palle Bo Mar 17, 2020

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Do you believe travel makes you more creative? Has it brought you closer to your family and friends?

Today I will be talking with Palle Bo from The Radio Vagabond and we will be talking about becoming a nomad organically, working while traveling, and how being an empty nester became the catalyst to his vagabond lifestyle. We also discuss why Palle feels like a life completely on the road has actually brought him closer to his family and friends which is not something I had really thought about but I find to be true as well.

Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks which, you know, are my favorite backpacks in the world & the people over at Travel South Dakota which have the best free guide all about the beautiful state of South Dakota.

Check out the full show notes here!

Tune In To Learn:

10:15 Being Home
13:25 The Tale of Palle
17:10 Bringing You Closer
20:55 Long Term Travel & Getting Ready
24:40 The Love Of Radio, Audio, & Cows
29:05 How Has Podcasting On The Road Changed Things
32:25 Stand Out Podcast Guests
35:00 Tips & Challenges For Working On The Road
40:35 Adventures On The Road
45:40 The Most Memorable Moments & Countries
48:20 Stretching The Budget & Why Hostels Are For Everyone
53:25 Loneliness On The Road
57:00 Advice On Travel
And so much more!

Top 10 Reasons To Love Living Abroad Mar 10, 2020

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Have you always wanted to live abroad? Join me as we dive into why I love living abroad and what you can expect if you decide to take the leap.

Today I will be talking with my friend, Botik Quest, about the top 10 reasons to love living abroad. We discuss what it's like living abroad, what we love about it, and what we have learned about the places we now call home and, even more importantly, about what we have learned about ourselves during our time abroad. I really loved recording this episode and the new perspectives that living abroad has given me.

Check out the full show notes here!

Tune In To Learn:

05:15 How Did Jason & Botik Meet
10:45 Botik Quest: A Modern Day Hobo
19:50 The Problem With The Term Ex-Pat
22:40 Let The Games Begin - Number 5
36:25 Number 4: All About Perspective
48:20 Number 3: Exploring
53:45 Number 2: Mobility & New Cultures
01:14:15 Number 1: Social Systems
And so much more!

How To Teach English Online w/ Rachel Story Mar 03, 2020

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Welcome back my friend, Rachel Story from Grateful Gypsies, who is an expert on teaching English online, who knows cheap nomad hotspots around the world, and has first-hand experience of why teaching English online is a fast track option to the location independent lifestyle.

Today we will be talking about how teaching English gives you the ability to slow travel, the exact steps you need to get started, the best resources for companies to work for, how much you can get paid, how to handle the timezone challenges of online teaching and how you can schedule your teaching around you travel schedule. Plus so much more!

Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks which, you know, are my favorite backpacks in the world & the people over at Travel South Dakota which have the best free guide all about the beautiful state of South Dakota.

Tune In To Learn:

12:25 For The Love Of Music
16:00 Origin Story & Freedom
22:50 How To Get Started Teaching English Online
27:30 Let's Talk Money & Timezones
31:20 Defining Freedom & Schedules
33:55 The 3 F's Of Teaching English Online
38:30 Getting Hired & Tips
40:45 Competition & Must-Have's
45:40 Wander Planning Technique
51:00 What's Next & Teaching Freedom Course Discount
And so much more!

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