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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9th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular
Are you ready for the 9th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular?The time has come my friends!On today’s extra special Christmas episode, Anne Dorthe and I snuggle up and talk about 5 ways you can make this a magical holiday season. Tune in to hea...
39 min
227
Top 5 Countries to Spend Quality Time with Dere...
Do you ever wish you could just slow down? Today I am joined by a long-time digital nomad and founder of Wandering Earl Tours, Derek "Earl" Baron to dive into the best countries to settle in and spend quality time.
66 min
228
Moving To Guatemala To Learn About Giving (With...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make a radical change in the way you experience day-to-day life? Today I am joined by long-time listeners and founders of The Giving Experiment, Owen and Christina Dargatz, to learn all about their fam...
96 min
229
Flight Attendants Secrets Revealed: What NOT To...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work as a flight attendant? Today's episode provides an insider look into the world of flying with Skybabes Tee and Nena who have 20 years of experience in the aviation industry as senior flight attenda...
80 min
230
Seizing Your Opportunity To Travel, Saving Mone...
If a new opportunity comes your way, are you ready to take it? When this week's guest, professional photographer and loyal listener Leslie McKellar, was forced to move out of her apartment in 2020 because of toxic mold, she took it as an opportunity...
66 min
231
Top 5 Countries For Solo Travelers, The Future ...
Are you working on your 2023 travel bucket list? Well then, today’s very special episode is just for you. I chat with Matt Berna, President of North America for Intrepid travel, to get insight into some of the best and most unique places to visit as...
80 min
232
How To Navigate Life Changes Gracefully, Full T...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live without regrets? Today I am joined by author, speaker, and nomad, Geri Suster, to deep dive into her newest book Graceful Exits: Making the Case for Getting Good at Goodbye, and learn how to build...
76 min
233
Oneika Raymond on The Art of Storytelling, Noma...
Have you ever wished you could improve your storytelling skills surrounding travel? This week I am joined by travel journalist and friend to the show, Oneika Raymond to talk about the art of storytelling, what it’s like to be a travel journalist, an...
76 min
234
How To Balance Your Financial Health & Travel (...
Have you ever wondered how to invest in your future while embracing a travel-centered present? Today I am joined by Kristin Meador, a financial expert who specializes in supporting location-independent businesses, in learning about best practices for...
77 min
235
Reviving History’s Forgotten Female Adventurers...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel like a great historical adventurer? Today I am joined by Elise Wortley, a journalist on a mission to quite literally walk in the shoes of some of history’s most fierce female explorers.
69 min
236
3 Travel Trends You Should Know w/ Paige McClan...
Do you feel up to speed on the latest travel trends? Today I am joined by travel journalist, author, podcast host, and dear friend to the show, Paige McClanahan, to discuss 3 travel trends you should know before planning your next trip.
72 min
237
The Vagabond’s Way: Meditations on Wanderlust, ...
What is it that motivates you to travel? Today I am joined by esteemed travel writer and teacher Rolf Potts to talk about his new book The Vagabond’s Way and dive into how anybody can enrich their lives through maintaining a traveler’s mindset, even ...
106 min
238
Being A Creative Vessel, Faking It Until You Ar...
Have you ever wanted to enhance your creativity? Today I am joined by musician and creative powerhouse Andy Frasco to discuss how he keeps his creative juices flowing. For over 15 years Andy has toured as the frontman of Andy Frasco & The U.N. Afte...
68 min
239
Embracing Chaos w/ Dr. Calvin Sun from Monsoon ...
What exactly does it mean to embrace chaos? Today I am joined by Dr. Calvin Sun, emergency room physician, entrepreneur, and author of The Monsoon Diaries to discuss the pivotal life events that helped him lean into adventure and stay in the present.
82 min
240
Rebel With A Clause: Tales and Tips from a Rovi...
What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of grammar? Today I am joined by grammar expert, polyglot, and entrepreneur, Ellen Jovin, to talk about her experience writing Rebel With A Clause. The idea for the book all started when Ellen...
77 min
241
The World Walk (Trilogy): Lessons From A 7 Year...
What does it feel like to reach the end of an era? Well, you’re about to find out. Today’s extra special episode is 6 years in the making and marks the end of Tom Turcich’s (and his dog Savannah’s) epic journey of 7 years walking across 6 continents.
197 min
242
How To Earn Passive Income From Your Passions w...
Ok, I know the title of this episode has some clickbaity vibes, but when someone who has built a 7 figure business based on their passion wants to come by and share actionable advice on how you can do it too, who am I to say no?
72 min
243
Morocco Travel: Beyond Marrakech w/ Lucas Peters
Have you ever dreamt of traveling to Morocco and having a unique experience outside of popular tourist spots? Today I am joined by Lucas Peters, author of the Moon Travel Guide to Morocco, to get an insider scoop on exactly where to go to find the un...
76 min
244
Safari 101: How To Plan A World-Class African S...
Have you ever dreamt of experiencing a one-of-a-kind African Safari adventure? Today I am joined by my friend Scott Brills, a long-time nomad and co-founder of Pamoja Safaris, to discuss all the details surrounding how to plan an African Safari.
89 min
245
How To Find Balance and Be Productive Working R...
If you could work wherever and whenever you wanted to, would you seize the opportunity? Today I am joined by Liam Martin, the co-founder of Running Remote, a company, conference, and upcoming book all about helping optimize their remote work experien...
120 min
246
Surviving On A Desert Island + Transformative T...
Have you ever wondered if you have the skills to survive on a desert island? On today’s show, I am joined by Tom Williams, owner of Desert Island Survival, to get the scoop on exactly what it takes to be self-reliant in a desolate location.
75 min
247
How To Run A Profitable Local Business From Any...
Have you ever wondered if it is possible to run and scale a local business while traveling full-time? Today I am joined by the host of The Remote Local Podcast and owner of MaidThis, Neel Parekh, to talk about his experience quitting his corporate j...
70 min
248
Living Your Best Life Abroad, Finding A Cultura...
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a different country? Today I am joined by relocation expert, Allison Grant, to talk about how you can yourself up for success when moving abroad.
76 min
249
Top 6 Reasons To Love Traveling In The USA
What destination could you visit over and over again? This week I am joined by a very special guest, my lovely wife Anne Dorthe, to chat about our most recent family trip to the U.S. If you have ever wondered what people from other countries enjoy ab...
36 min
250
Lessons From Running Every Street In Glasgow, S...
Have you ever wondered what type of adventure is waiting in your own backyard? This week I am joined by Michael Shanks, who put that question to the test when he went on an epic quest to run every one of Glasgow’s 6110 Streets.
57 min