Zero To Travel Podcast : National Geographic Type Adventures, Lifestyle Design Like Tim Ferriss Plus Inspiration Like Ted

What have you committed to in life? Today's guests are Jim and Sam a singing duo who left everything behind to travel for a year, visiting 14 countries with the commitment to playing a show every single day (that's 365 shows in a row!). They made a documentary on this journey called After So Many Days which is a raw personal account of this challenge, their first year of marriage being on the road, and so much more so make sure you check it out. In this episode, we are breaking down the importance of following your intuition, how you can be filled with some much purpose in a tiny moment out on the road, how travel can align you with your 'why', and why it is so nice to find the things that can take you away. Thank you so much for joining us, now sit back and enjoy this melodic episode with plenty of nuggets of wisdom to help you along on your own journey to travel and living a life that you connect with wholly. What are you most committed to doing in your life? What is your first step in that 'wooaction'? Let

How has fear held you back in life and in travel? What is your relationship with fear after travel? Today's guest is writer, humanitarian advocate, and political analyst, Nanjala Nyabola. She is also the author of a must-read book, Travelling While Black: Essays Inspired By A Life On The Move which we do get into a bit in this chat and that you can pre-order right now! In this episode, we dive into giving back as a traveler, the impact that travel can have on your relationship with fear, privilege, and why you can and should do many varied things in life (no niching required). What is in your travel box? What does the experience look like? Let me know by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: Meaning & Power Behind A Name Defining A Mission For Yourself Auth

What travel adventures have you been thinking about for a while but just haven't done yet? Today's guest is fellow podcaster Lynne Nieman from Wander Your Way, a website dedicated to European travel where you can find great guide books, resources, or get your trip planned for you without the hassle and stress of doing it yourself. In this episode, we are focusing on one of my favorite must-do hikes the West Highland Way in Scotland & Lynne is here to tell us what the hike is like, how to go about doing it, and why you should add it to your bucket list. We also dive into why Lynne is trying to make a living at travel, how a trip to Europe changed both of our lives, and so much more so grab a comfy seat, your favorite beverage, sit back and enjoy this episode with my good friend, Lynne Nieman. What is in your travel box? What does the experience look like? Let me know by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on

Has college seemed like an unaffordable dream? Do you or your kids want to experience Europe & get a great education while you are there?  Today's guest is Jenn Viemont from Beyond The States, a website dedicated to finding very affordable (sometimes free) college educations for anyone looking to get a Bachelor's or Masters's degree while living and exploring Europe. Sounds to good to be true...it's not! Jen and I talk all about the ins and outs of education in Europe, why you may be running towards something and not away from something, and how your relationship with the current culture you live in may not be fulfilling for you. Are looking to explore the opportunities for college educations in Europe? What would be the main reason you would go? Let me know by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium

Do you have dreams of long-term travel? What are you willing to "give up" in pursuit of it?   Today's guest is Becca Hall who shares how she gave up a high paying corporate job for a life of indefinite travel. This is another episode in my series called Transition To Travel where we speak to the guest right before they leave to start traveling and then again at least a year or more into the journey. Becca shares the psychology of why she pretended to not have any money, how she cut back to save up for this lifestyle of travel, what she would do differently if she could back in time, and tips and tricks for fellow solo female travelers out there. This is only a small amount of everything we get into today so grab your favorite beverage, relax, and enjoy my honest and very real chat with Becca Hall.   I love these labor of love episodes and I hope you do too!   What surprised you the most in Becca's journey? What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode? Let me know by sending me an audio message. Check o

Are you the hero in your own life? Today's guest is Derek Loudermilk who is an adventurer, business coach, best-selling author, and fellow podcaster just to name a few things but in this chat, we are discussing being the hero in your own life. Derek shares five thought reversals that can help you in your hero journey, how paying attention & being aware can actually lend itself to being able to do more of what you love, and why your internal dialogue directly influences your external life. This show is a little more on the woo-woo side so please keep an open mind and sit back and enjoy. Which of the 5 thought reversals spoke to you the most? What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode? Let me know by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 Tune In To Learn: From Digital

As a traveler what is the best thing you can do to have a richer and fuller experience and a closer connection with the countries you are visiting? Today's guest is Nate Menninger who traveled to Nepal and talked his way into working one of the world's toughest jobs, being a porter in the Himalayas & the subsequent film on his experience. This job is not for the weak and includes carrying crazy amounts of bags for trekkers and getting supplies to the small villages that are in need so the strength is both physical and mental. He is one of the first foreign-born people to take on this job and we get into the dynamics that this caused, how this relates to his overall travel experience and the surprising thing he did right after working with the porters in Nepal plus how he was able to learn the language enough to create meaningful conversations so quickly. What trip had the biggest impact on your life? What were the changes you felt after returning home? Let me know by sending me an audio message. Premium Passp

Do you want to make 2021 an epic travel year? Since our normal has been shattered in 2020, maybe it is time to create our new normal & how can we do that while still having an epic travel year? With the vaccine rolling out and a light at the end of the tunnel, this is the time to start dreaming and planning your travels and I want to share 3 simple steps to world travel in 2021. What did you carve out for yourself in 2021? Will you be planning travels? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Tune In To Learn: 03:10 Prioritizing Matters 07:35 Commitment Can Look Different 09:05 A Call Out To My Action Takers And so much more Resources: Location Indie Side Hustle Success Challenge Starts in January 2021 Camp Indie Want More? 5 Cures For The Travel Pandemic Blues Exploring Your Limiting Beliefs & Finding Your Purpose w/ Kathleen Sinclair How A Pilgrimage Can Transform Your Life w/ Paul Barach Please head over to the archives for more Z

Are you ready for the 7th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular? Well, it's here! Relish in your traditions as if you are a traveler seeing and experiencing them for the first time. Even though you are home, take a fresh look at your traditions and truly appreciate and enjoy them. It is also never too late to start some new traditions that you can carry on into the future. Have a wonderful Holiday wherever you are! Today you'll hear all about celebrating Christmas in Norway: 05:20 Meaning Of The Norwegian Christmas Song 07:15 Finding Joy In The Everyday Things 12:00 Traditions That Can Be Annoying Now But Are Amazing To Look Back On 20:15 Celebrating Those Magical Moments 25:35 Why Do Traditions Matter? 26:45 2020 Lessons Learned And so much more What are the positives that have come out of 2020 for you? Let us know in the comments below! Want More? 1st Norwegian Christmas Spectacular 2nd Norwegian Christmas Spectacular 3rd Norwegian Christmas Spectacular 4th Norwegian Christmas Spectacular 5th

How important has "play" been in your daily life?   Today's guest is the king of play (& shimmies), Jeff Harry, and as a coach & international speaker, he travels the world talking to major companies like Google, Amazon, and Southwest Airlines about how to tap into their true selves while embracing their happiness and fulfilling lives. We as adults spend a lot of time pretending to be important, serious grownups, but it's when we let that facade down and just play, that the real magic in our lives begins to happen. Jeff & I, get into how play and travel mix, the importance of unleashing our inner child on both our physical and mental health and how play can help you find your purpose in life. I hope you walk away from this episode with permission to play more and enjoy a little more "you" time.   What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Will you be allowing yourself more play in your day to day life? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.c

Do you have the urge to start changing the path that you are currently on? Can you find purpose while on a pilgrimage, even if religion doesn't play a role in your everyday life? The definition of a pilgrimage is a journey, especially a long one, made to some sacred place as an act of religious devotion but do you really have to be religious in the traditional sense to take on and gain from a pilgrimage. I am talking to my buddy, Paul Barach, about the journey he took on Japan's Shikoku pilgrimage, the power of movement, the importance of having a purpose, and why setting goals is not just an arbitrary exercise but can actually get you to those places you want to go in the world. Plus, we get deep into why society may be built to make us miserable and what you can do about it. This and so much more is going down on today's episode thank you for joining us and I hope you not only enjoy but get something meaningful out of this episode. Which pilgrimage has been on your bucket list and why? If you have ever been

Today I am bringing you my updated list of the best gifts for travelers (under $100) that I own and use regularly. Whether you are looking for yourself or someone else, these will be a great fit for your travel gift needs. Check out my Amazon list where you can grab these gifts in one spot and help out the podcast because I will receive a small affiliate commission without adding any additional cost to your purchase. What are your favorite Christmas gifts to give or receive for the holidays? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks which, you know, are my favorite backpacks in the world. Tune In To Learn About: 10:00 Can You See In The Dark? 11:00 Oh So Handy 11:45 How Much Fits In It? 13:00 Writing Masterpieces 14:15 Armchair Travel 15:55 Jamming To Your Favorite Tunes 19:00 Keeping It Dry 20:35 Man, I Am Thirsty 23:05 Loving The Warmth 25:20 Don't Forget

Do you yearn to live abroad? Have you put on your rose-colored glasses when you daydream about it or are you living more in the realities of life in another country? We are hanging out once again with my fellow ex-pat, podcaster, and good friend, BoTik Quest, and while last time we talked about the reasons to love living abroad, today we are getting into the not so "mac & cheese" parts of it. We are definitely getting super honest about the downsides, the struggles, and the realities of it but we are so happy to have made the leap years ago and encourage you to look into it if you are interested. While we make these lists independently, you will have to listen to see how many things made it to both lists...any guesses? What would you guess as being the biggest challenge of living abroad? If you are an ex-pat already, did any of yours match up to ours? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks

How do you speak to yourself? Is it encouraging or damaging? What action can you take to make it positive?  I am beyond blessed to have spoken word poet Stephanie James from Just A Vessell Poetry joining me today. We are getting into why words matter, how your internal dialogue affects your entire wellbeing, how to make a living through your art, and settles life vs nomad life. All of this plus a friendly reminder for all my fellow travelers out there that you may need to hear right now so stay tuned until the very end. Thank you so much for taking the time to hang with me, so buckle up and enjoy my chat with Stephanie James. How do your words influence your life? Does what you say need to change? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks which, you know, are my favorite backpacks in the world. Tune In To Learn: 07:20 What Is The Draw Of Poetry 11:10 The Beauty of

Is your debt holding you back from the life you want to live? Is it better to save or just "wing-it" when embarking on a trip? Today I am chatting with Annette and Daniel Fortner who sold everything, paid off $70k in debt, and are now traveling the world (yes even in COVID times). We hit on how to make travel work financially, what it is really like traveling and working together as a couple full time, and what rules you can set up to make managing travel with a partner much easier on both of you. All of this plus you will get insight into their advice on whether you should embark on full-time travel during COVID so get comfy and enjoy this episode. What would be the first thing you would do after paying off all your debt? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks which, you know, are my favorite backpacks in the world. Tune In To Learn: 09:20 Saving Dogs In Thailan

Do you have a passion for film and a love for travel? Why not combine them with today's guest, Rebecca Sharp from AlmostGinger.com, as we countdown her top 5 hidden gem film locations for travelers. We are getting into cinematic tourism, more reasons to spark that travel wanderlust, and why combining two passions together (passion mashin) can be amazingly fulfilling. What are your favorite film locations & excuses for travel? If so, let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks which, you know, are my favorite backpacks in the world. Tune In To Learn: 06:50 The American Summer Camp Counselor Experience 08:20 UK vs US Cultural Differences via TV & Film 14:00 Passion Mashin + An Excuse To Travel 17:30 Why A Passion For Film? 21:50 Building A Business Based On Cinematic Tourism 28:00 Overtourism Due To Film & TV Lovers 34:00 Number 5: Obscure In England 36:25 Number

Are you suffering from the no-travel blues? We definitely are and I know most of you listening are as well because I have received all of your emails on the subject. Today I have come up with 5 cures for our travel pandemic blues and with the help of my amazing wife, Anne Dorthe, we are taking them on one by one. What would be your #1 cure for the travel blues? Sit back, relax, and hit play above to see if your cure made my list as well. Do you have any travel book recommendations? If so, let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Tune In To Learn: 01:45 How Have Things Changed With The Pandemic 07:00 Cure # 1 09:22 Cure # 2 10:30 Cure # 3 13:10 Cure # 4 16:20 Cure # 5 19:30 Seeing The Positive Side And so much more Resources: Neither Here Nor There by Bill Bryson Location Indie Want More? Top 10 Places We're Dying To Visit That We've Never Been Top 10 places We're Dying To Go Back To (And Why) 16 Mindset Hacks To Help You Travel Lon

Today we have Kathleen Sinclair who earned her master's degree at 60-years-old, joined the Peace Corps at 63, and is now traveling the US in her trailer living the road life. Kathleen and I are getting into deep conversations with this episode and talking about the universal themes that permeate throughout time and are ageless, how to conquer limiting beliefs that may be keeping you stuck, and finding your purpose in life regardless of age. What have been your limiting beliefs? How have they affected your life and goals? Send me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. 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: 11:30 Thoughts On Limiting Beliefs 13:50 Traveling In A Caravan 17:30 Finding A Purpose in Life 26:00 Freedom & Living Life Fully 29:00 W

My guest today is Brian Casel who is giving us the 101 on productized services and this is a great option for anyone who is wanting to create a location independent lifestyle so that you can travel the world without being tied to a desk. If you are looking for something that won't require you to trade your 50 hours + work week for the same thing in a different place then now is the time to get familiar with the different business models out there that will allow you the freedoms you deserve. Brian dives into what a productized service is, how you can take a service you are offering and scale it in a way that gives you more time, freedom, and money, and, of course, we get into travel and the round the States trip that Brian and his family have been on. Plus we talk about him launching a business while they were on the road and why setting up constraints for yourself can help succeed, do the things you want to, and still be cognizant of time.   Are you interested in building a location independent life? Are you

What are some of the skills that are related to travel but may not be so obvious? What is the #1 skill you should get your head around that is not directly related to travel BUT can help you build your life around travel? What keeping an open mind can do for your life and relationships is one of the hot topics for today's episode with Dylan Magaster who has lived quite a life including living out of his car, van, and now, on a boat. With only a $1000 in his pocket when he started out on the road he learned to enjoy the process, how chance encounters can guide your journey, why you should be putting yourself in positions to develop skills that can translate to other aspects of life, and how being enveloped in other cultures can help you construct your life. We are getting into it all so settle in, sit back, and relax as I chat with my friend, Dylan Magaster. Resources: Follow Dylan on YouTube (Sailing) | YouTube (Florb)| Instagram HomeExchange Location Indie Want More? Transition To Travel With Lance Wri