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.

Follow the show (it's FREE!) and welcome to the global community. 🙏

PS - To sign up for our free newsletter to get travel tips, tricks, destination advice, and more visit zerototravel.com/newsletter

PPS - If you'd like to access our paid premium feed with ad-free shows, bonus episodes, and more for just $3/month go to zerototravel.com/premium.

Places & Travel
Society & Culture
Entrepreneurship
101
Top 11 Digital Nomad and Remote Work Visas for ...
Citizen Remote co-founder Tim Marting discusses the latest insights on digital nomad visas and essential tips for relocating abroad.
64 min
102
What To Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (No...
Listen in to find out what new and epic conversations you can expect to hear on Zero To Travel this month!
2 min
103
Hell on Earth: Top 7 Otherworldly Destinations ...
64 min
104
From Amateur Traveler: Travel to Normandy, France
Hear about travel to Normandy, France, as the Amateur Traveler talks to Kat Butler from World Wide Honeymoon and France Voyager about this historic and wonderful part of France.
47 min
105
DIY Adventure: Around the World in a $100 Car, ...
Would you take a road trip with strangers—across continents—in a $100 car or a converted school bus? How can ridiculous travel change your life for the better?
86 min
106
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Abroad (Or Trav...
Relocation expert Chrishan Wright discusses the hidden challenges and unexpected mistakes people make when moving abroad. She shares lessons from her experience living in Portugal and offers valuable advice for both aspiring expats and long-term travelers.
66 min
107
Evolution of a Travel “Influencer” + How to Tra...
As someone who never actually set out to become an influencer, Alyssa Ramos (My Life's A Travel Movie) shares her unexpected story of building a career around full-time travel, the realities of social media influencing and travel blogging, and her experience leading tours in Antarctica.
89 min
108
Reading a Book from Every Country in the World:...
What does it mean to read the world, and how can it transform your perspective on global cultures? Ann Morgan is an author, novelist, and literary explorer based in Folkestone, UK. In 2012, she challenged herself to read a book from every country.
81 min
109
Top 8 Food Hacks in Europe: How to Find Authent...
Want to experience the real flavors of Europe? Eating Europe founder Kenny Dunn shares his eight food hacks for avoiding tourist traps and eating like a local while traveling across Europe.
71 min
110
Here Not There: Alternative Destinations With L...
45 min
111
Walking the World with Alexander Campbell and T...
What does it take to walk around the world, and what motivates someone to take on such a massive challenge? In this special episode, I’m handing the mic over to Tom to interview Alexander Campbell, who started his own world walk in February 2023. Together, they share their unique perspectives on the physical, emotional, and logistical challenges of walking across multiple continents.
66 min
112
From Women Who Travel: Criss Crossing America t...
Tiffany Mathias, a self-confessed baseball stadium chaser, recounts her quest to visit every ballpark in the US, touring the stadiums, chatting to ushers and fans, and sampling the often eccentric local concessions—often as a solo traveler.
30 min
113
9 Best United States Museums and Advice for Fos...
It's a double episode today as award-winning illustrator, writer, and cartoonist Bob Eckstein shares his practical advice for pursuing your creativity and the best-of-the-best museums to visit in the United States.
77 min
114
What To Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (Oc...
Listen in to find out what new and epic conversations you can expect to hear on Zero To Travel this month!
1 min
115
Making IMAX Films Around the World, Mindful Tra...
Mike Day shares how he transitioned from working in museums to becoming an award-winning IMAX documentary filmmaker and the lessons he learned from traveling the world.
87 min
116
Ari Shaffir on Life as a Professional Comedian,...
Comedian Ari Shaffir is best known for his 2 Netflix specials, 2 Comedy Central specials, and for hosting Comedy Central’s weekly storytelling series, This Is Not Happening. Ari shares stories of his time on tour, and we talk about his philosophy of embracing the chaos of travel. You’ll hear about the unique cultural experiences that come with being a comedian on the road, gain insights into the art of comedy, and get a different view on the importance of dark humor.
75 min
117
How to Start Planning Your First (Or Next) Care...
Career break coach Cali O'Connor shares her experience of leaving her job and offers 5 practical steps to start planning your own career break today.
60 min
118
Travel Legend Rick Steves
Travel legend Rick Steves shares his experiences in travel media, the power of travel, ethical considerations, personal growth, and more.
83 min
119
From Expat to Digital Nomad: Finding Your Trave...
Kristin Wilson talks about the evolution of her travel lifestyle from expat to digital nomad and the unique challenges and rewards of living a location-independent life. Our conversation covers a wide range of topics related to digital nomadism, lifestyle design, and personal growth.
79 min
120
From $12 in Savings to Living Your Travel Dream...
Has a big epiphany ever caused you to instantly alter the trajectory of something in your life? Piano man Matt Fetbrandt shares the story of how he went from staying in sober living with $12 to his name to saving $20,000 and living his travel dreams.
79 min
121
How to Live Your Best Travel Life (Practical St...
Mike Savas shares his practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you make big changes and start living your most epic travel life today.
71 min
122
Seizing Your Opportunity to Travel, Saving Mone...
When professional photographer Leslie McKellar was forced to move out of her apartment in 2020 because of toxic mold, she took it as an opportunity to reevaluate her trajectory. After realizing her calling to travel full-time, she set out a plan to make it happen and left for Europe in January 2022.
66 min
123
Passion Mashin´: Combining Travel With Your Oth...
How can you transform your passions into a business that lets you work from anywhere? How can you take a traditionally location-dependent business on the road? Adrian shares his journey and best lessons on how he combined his passion for music with his love for travel to create a business around his lifestyle.
84 min
124
Why Being a “Misfit” Is Your Superpower With Wa...
Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mold of society’s expectations? Wanda shares all about how and why she left her corporate job to pursue a life of travel, expert tips on community building, advice on transitioning to full-time travel, and so much more.
67 min
125
Top 5 Eco Dive Spots Around the World, How To P...
Andi talks about the unconventional approach she took to pursue her passion for the ocean despite not being a trained scientist and having no prior experience. She shares her top five destinations for eco-diving, her planning process for the Edges of Earth expedition, how to choose dive spots based on sustainability, and the role that everyone plays in ocean conservation.
89 min