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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What To Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (Ju...
We have another epic theme this month on the podcast! Tune in for a sneak peak.
2 min
77
Travel to Countries That Don’t Exist, the Futur...
Would you travel to an unrecognized nation? American journalist and author Eric Zuliger set out to answer that very question with his recent book, You Are Not Here: Travels Through Countries That Don't Exist, which shares about his year living in only unrecognized nations, such as Iraqi Kurdistan and Kosovo. The goal of this book is to invite readers to ask big questions about what it means to be a citizen of their own nation.
122 min
78
Greatest Hits: Factfulness - Why The World Is B...
Today’s episode is about changing your perspective, worldview, and life through factfulness. We discuss why the world may not be getting worse (as some think), the role of the media in distorting our worldview, insights into how we can shift our perspectives based on facts, and so much more.
55 min
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How To Be a “New Tourist,” the Powers and Peril...
How is tourism impacting communities, and what can we do about it? Paige McClanahan joins me to talk about the dualities of the tourism industry and how we can have deeper travel experiences while benefiting the world.
96 min
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Greatest Hits: The Geography of Bliss With Eric...
Award-winning journalist and bestselling author, Eric Weiner discusses what it means to be happy and how to increase your daily happiness.
83 min
81
How To Live a Long and Useful Life (The Wisdom ...
Did you know Ben Franklin was an extensive traveler for his time? New York Times bestselling author Eric Weiner explores the life of Ben Franklin and how you can use his wisdom to enhance your life and travels.
73 min
82
Greatest Hits: The Nordic Theory Of Everything ...
Finnish author and journalist Anu Partanen discusses how the Nordic way of doing things can give you more freedom to fulfill your desires, enjoy more travel, have better health, better education, and more opportunities.
67 min
83
An Unconventional Approach to Challenges, Maxim...
How can one simple concept or decision radically change your life? In 2017, Jen Ruiz set out to take 12 trips in 12 months before her 30th birthday while employed full-time as an attorney. By the end of the 12 months, she had taken 20 trips and discovered a new career path, empowering others to change their lives through travel.
85 min
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What To Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (Ju...
What epic episodes are we dropping this month on the podcast? Listen in to this quick announcement and find out.
2 min
85
Greatest Hits: How To Overcome Travel Anxiety a...
Do you have a fear of flying or get stressed and anxious while you're traveling? In today’s Greatest Hits episode, you'll learn how to run your brain instead of letting your brain run you with Lawrence Leyton and Mark Wein, experts in overcoming the fear of flying.
50 min
86
10 Years on the Road, Self-Care for Long-Term T...
How does full-time travel impact your mental health? What happens when the novelty of full-time travel begins to wear off? Today, I’m joined by Will and Jessica Sueiro to talk about the rewards and challenges of living this lifestyle.
101 min
87
Travel To Utah: Fireside Dances, Ancient Ruins,...
In this special episode from Utah: Life Elevated, host Aaron Millar takes you on an unforgettable road trip to learn from Native American guides and help you discover some of their rich history, stunning nature, what being Native American means in the modern day, and insights into their culture.
58 min
88
5 Surprising Experiences in Africa, How to Tran...
How can one trip entirely change your life? Jay Cameron joins me to share about the life-altering trip he took to Ghana, how this led to his career as a tour operator, and why we need to change the narrative about Africa.
69 min
89
What Happens When You Die? (Part Two): A Journe...
This is part two of my interview with Peter Panagore, who is sharing the incredible stories of his not one but two near-death experiences. In this episode, you’ll hear about what happened the second time he died and how it’s changed how he goes through life.
88 min
90
What Happens When You Die? (Part One): A Journe...
Is there any bigger journey we take than the journey to the other side? Today’s guest is Peter Panagor, who is sharing the incredible story of his first (yes, first) near-death experience.
63 min
91
Greatest Hits: Staying Healthy and Stress-Free ...
Kirsten Pontius joins us to share how expats and travelers can reduce stress and become the healthiest versions of themselves no matter where they are.
74 min
92
How To Explore Paris Like a Local, Working on H...
Jay shares helpful and uncommon advice for tackling a city like Paris and we discuss his intense experience working on Mercy ships - hospital ships that travel around the world.
87 min
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Greatest Hits: How Travel Can Improve Your Ment...
Do you suffer from anxiety? How have the unknowns of the road hindered your travel plans? What role does stress play in your travel planning?
53 min
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What To Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (Ma...
A quick, important announcement on what’s coming up this month on the podcast!
7 min
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The World’s Most Traveled Person on the Ethics ...
Harry Mitsidis is 1 of only 3 people to have visited every country twice. He is the founder of NomadMania, an online community where travelers track their progress across various travel lists and are ranked based on their accomplishments. We talk about the ethics of this and how it can be used in a meaningful way, and he shares plenty of travel recs and insight into filling your life with travel.
84 min
96
Greatest Hits: Adventure and Conservation - A 6...
The creators of Tuk South share their plan to travel from Kenya to Cape Town in nothing but 2 tuk-tuks, all in the name of conservation.
52 min
97
Bicycling Across the USA Without Money in Searc...
Equipped with hidden camera glasses and a cardboard sign that said, "Ran out of food. Anything helps," Daniel spent seven months bicycling across the United States, listening to stories from the people who offered help. His travel documentary, “We Are All In This Together,” has garnered 15 awards at various film festivals and is being used to raise money for homeless shelters.
70 min
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Greatest Hits: Sustainable Travel 101 (How to B...
Sustainable travel expert Richard Hammond shares tips and strategies to become more environmentally friendly travelers without being overwhelmed.
65 min
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New Zealand: Top 10 Hidden Gems, Campervan Life...
Lisa shares her eclectic mix of off-the-beaten-path places to visit and gives us a peak into New Zealand vanlife and living unconventionally.
72 min
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Greatest Hits: Biking the World for Climate Cha...
Devi Lockwood talks about her story-fueled cycling journey, which took her to 20 countries spanning 6 continents and eventually led her to write her first book, 1001 Voices on Climate Change.
66 min