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

How often do you find yourself getting off the beaten path & how have those experiences shaped you? Today I have travel writing legend Joe Cummings as my guest and he wrote the very first Lonely Planet Guide book to Thailand back in the early '80s and we will dive into what that was like plus we talk about what guide books have done to travel (the good, the bad, & the ugly), what the benefits are for getting off the beaten path, and he shares tons of stories that encompass his entire travel writing career including one with Mick Jagger. Do I need to pick up that name I just dropped?! This is definitely a not to miss episode for anyone who loves travel & the stories that come from it so sit back relax, grab your favorite beverage and enjoy my time with travel rock star Joe Cummings.  What is your favorite travel story? 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

How would you cope with being separated from your loved one thousands of miles away indefinitely?  Today we are talking with Krishni Metivier who is a part of the love is not tourism movement which is fighting for the reunion of people who are separated from family and partners due to COVID-19. Not everyone is in a foreign country because they are tourists, in fact, there are many who are there to connect with their long-distance partners or family members. With so many people being affected this movement is diligently working hard with governments to amend the travel restrictions to help the mental and physical toll that separation is causing across the world. They also understand and want to cooperate with appropriate safety measures to include paying for testing and quarantining until a negative result is received or agreeing to a full 14 day quarantine period so it is a safety-first decision.  Krishni is here to talk about her experience and to show us that we all are capable of great change in the world

Today we are mixing two of my favorite things travel and music with today's guest Andy Frasco from Andy Frasco & the U.N. This is an episode full of deep but impactful topics like why you should be taming your ego, the amazing ripple effect of setting intentions, how to choose your hardships wisely, and the power of never giving up. Enjoy being a fly on the wall on this one by sitting back, grabbing your favorite beverage, and enjoying my conversation with Andy Frasco.   Do you find setting intentions impactful for you? When was the last time you didn't give up and saw awesome benefits from it? Send me an audio message 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.

What is it like being nomadic during a pandemic? What have been the biggest hurdles during this unprecedented time? Joining me today is Peter Scott from EarthFamilyTravel.com who is nomadically traveling with his family and has first-hand knowledge of what it is really like to travel abroad right now. We are eagerly discussing when do you know it's the right time to get out and travel, what can you gain from slow travel that you can't get from fast travel, & why it's so important to learn to let go. These are all factors in making the decision to travel whether it be for long stretches or if you are making travel your life so join us as we dig in deep to these questions and so much more. Do you have dreams of nomadic travel? What is holding you back the most? Send me an audio message 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

We are here with another episode in our transition to travel series where we have an interview with a guest prior to their travels and then one after (or during if it is long term) so that we can see how travel can change people.  Today we are talking with my friend and Location Indie member, Lance Wright from The Midlife Traveler, who took a leave of absence from his higher education career to travel the world. We did the first interview about 3 weeks into his trip and the second interview after his trip (about 8 months later) and we get to see if he went back to his job, how he integrated back into his "normal" life, how his wife of 25 years dealt with being gone, and all the tips and tricks of travel & travel planning he learned along the way. I love these labor of love episodes and I hope you do too! Would you ever take a solo trip even if you are a part of a couple? What has been your biggest transition to travel moment? Send me an audio message or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Check

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? Today we are diving into mental health and how it affects your life choices and future plans. My guest is Gilad Gamliel from Anxious & Abroad and he is very open in sharing his struggles with mental health issues, how he has learned to control them, the role travel plays in his journey, and the balance between planning vs. spontaneity. All this and more on today's episode so sit back and enjoy my talk with Gilad! Has your anxiety ever stopped you from your travels? How has travel helped you overcome your anxiety? Send me an audio message or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Grab all the links discussed over on the show notes episode page. Tune In To Learn: 09:20 Why Start Talking About Mental Health & Diagnoses 13:45 Compulsions & When Did It Start 15:55 How To Tell If You May Need Help 17:45 Breaking Free From The Comfort Bubble 22:05 The Shock To

I got the chance to sit down with one of Norway's biggest rock legends, Øystein Greni from the band Big Bang, and record today's awesome podcast (pre-COVID of course). We get into songwriting, where creativity comes from, how expectations can screw things up, and the touring lifestyle plus how skateboarding in his youth was a catalyst to his rock n roll future. All of this and more in today's episode so buckle up, strap in and listen to the pearls of wisdom from this rock icon. Do you have a passion for music? How have your expectations actually screwed things up? Where does your creativity come from? Send me an audio message or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Check out the full show notes with all the links here!

What is the future of travel? When will we be able to safely travel again? Will the cost of flights skyrocket? While I don't own a crystal ball (or any psychic abilities) I am going to give you my top 5 predictions on the future of travel over the next 3 to 5 years and I am going to answer the question 'should you get back out there on the road?'. Grab your favorite drink and join me for today's episode! What are some of your predictions for the future of travel? Send me an audio message or shoot me an email over at Jason@ZeroToTravel.com. Tune In To Learn: 06:50 The Unraveling Of America  08:30 Prediction # 1: Airline Ticket Prices 13:40 Prediction # 2: Regional Travel 19:00 Prediction # 3: Slow Travel 20:40 Prediction # 4: Human-Powered Adventures 24:50 Prediction # 5: Different Kind Of Connections 29:55 Should You Get Back Out There? And so much more Grab the full show notes with all the links discussed in today's episode here!

Is the digital nomad lifestyle calling out to you? Do you want to get the inside tips, tricks, and methods to make sure you are a successful digital nomad?   Check out today's episode as we are talking about the full-time travel lifestyle and the different perspectives that come from it. I am very happy to have on my friend Johannes Voelkner from The Nomad Cruise and we are touching on how sometimes the more you travel the more you crave routine & familiarity, the two key things to your nomad lifestyle success, and the up and coming destinations that don't currently have a large digital nomad scene.   This episode was recorded prior to COVID-19 and there are currently no cruises allowed at this time but you can get on their email list to get notified when the cruises will be available again.   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 whe

In today's episode, my friend Aaron Millar from Armchair Explorer and I talk all about wonder and how it fuels us to travel and explore. Aaron is an award-winning travel writer, documentary presenter & author of two amazing books 50 Greatest Wonders Of The World & 50 Greatest National Parks Of The World and he shares some incredible advice on using travel content creation to add more adventure to your life. Aaron has some amazing stories that he shares with us including how a 100-mile pub crawl kicked off his career as a travel writer, travel writing tips, & pitching to publishers so buckle up, sit back, relax, and let's talk travel.   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.   Grab all the links we discussed in the show in the show notes! Tune In To Learn: 11:00 The Ultimate Pub Crawl 18:00 Runni

Today's episode we are getting into why creativity is interwoven with travel so profoundly. We are all creative beings but at some points in our lives we can lose sight of that or we forget that due to doubts and fears but creativity lives within us all and travel is one of the best conduits back to it. It is time that we give ourselves permission to do something that we maybe didn't feel we could or should be doing like traveling the world or creating amazing works of art.   Jillian & Chris Amatt help us identify what it means to be an artist, creative &/or entrepreneur, and how you show up differently in the world once you give yourself permission to be that. We also take a look at how to break out of the debt cycle, how small gestures can be the most impactful, and how you too can be a travel "swiss army knife" just like Jillian & Chris.   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

What can you do if you want to travel but those bills are telling you NO? Find a way to get paid while still wandering the world! Today's episode incorporates yet another option out there in our travel job series and Heather Steele knows all about leaving that corporate job to get out and see the world via yachts.  This is an industry that I hadn't heard about before and Heather did not disappoint in giving us more info than I could ever expect. We even get into the serendipity that lead to this career for her, the immense importance of getting support from others, & other travel job options out there for you to explore. 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: 09:50 How Did You Get Started In Yachting? 13:30 Why You Don't Need To Settle For Your Excuses 15:50 Serendipity In Life

What is "home"? If you are or were a digital nomad, where would you call home? The idea of "home" is an interesting one because while I am from the US, I now live in Norway but I used to travel full-time so where would I call home. Today's guest is someone who was raised all over the world and now runs one of the most popular co-living & co-working entrepreneurial travel programs out there today, Diego Bejarano Gerke from Wifi Tribe. Diego helps like-minded adventurers, digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and location-independent people be successful citizens of the world as they develop their businesses by learning from each other and create a constellation of friendships that can last a lifetime. 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. Don't forget to check out the full show notes with all the links dis

Is it even possible to travel and work full time? Can teaching actually pay enough to get you on the road and traveling? Plus...what is my secret travel fantasy (ohhhhhh!). I am so grateful that one of the kindest human beings on Earth is here with me today to talk about traveling to 193 countries while teaching full time, how the passing of a loved one can be the impetus to a life of travel, and how to weave your other passions into travel to improve the experience and your mindset, Brian Asher from The World Hiker. 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: 09:30 An Inspired Life & Brotherly Love 16:10 The Healing Nature Of Travel 19:30 Why Every Country In The World 21:45 Combining Your Passions While Traveling 26:50 How Traveling & Working Full Time Mix 31:00 The Ghost In The

Is your summer vacation destroying the planet? This is a very important question and we want to be very good travelers & world citizens but in doing so are we causing more damage to an already fragile world. How can we treat the planet the way it needs to be treated while still fulfilling our travel dreams? Today's episode is not to make you feel guilty but to educate/inform and I am very happy to have on my friend Seth Kugel who is an author of many books, columnist/travel writer, and world traveler. 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: 08:30 How Guilty Should You Feel About Your Vacation? NYT Article 15:50 Why Travel Shaming Doesn't Work 22:05 What Can You Do To Make Things Better 25:45 Learn From The Knowledge Of Today 28:30 Not All Trips Are Created Equally 32:10 The Cos

Today we are talking about how you can get plugged into a community that can get you free accommodations around the world with CEO of HomeExchange.com, Emmanual Arnaud.  While we are still in the midst of the COVID pandemic so you may not be going overseas right now, it doesn't mean that you can't start planning all your future travels today. Emmanual & I  will be diving into how HomeExchange works, bust some myths, and how they are making sure you stay safe and well taken care of throughout your travels. We are so excited to partner with HomeExchange.com and 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: 09:30 Growing Up In France & The U.S. 11:50 The Not So Typical Places In France 13:40 Best Long Distance Hikes 17:50 Passion For Travel Begins & Hiking In Mongolia 24:00 Sustainable Development As A Passion 30:00 Core Values & HomeExchange Beginnings 37:00 How Does HomeExchange Work 41:00 Safety, Commu

Today's guest is Jarika Johnson from the Blackpacking Podcast and on the show, we discuss everything from our love of coffee to the art of solo travel. Jarika has been to over 20 countries and has never traveled with someone so that makes her an expert in the field & why I couldn't wait to have her on the show. We take a dive into the introspective nature of solo travel, lessons you can learn about the world & about yourself, the black traveler experience, and why we have an underrepresentation in the traveling community. I had a blast chatting with Jarika and I can't wait to have her on again! Tune In To Learn: 5:30 For The Love Of Coffee 10:30 The Story Behind the Blackpacking Podcast 12:50 Why Solo Travel & Lessons Learned 17:30 Processing  & Reflecting On Your Trip 20:20 Sharing The Stories Of Black Travelers 25:55 Why Is Their Underrepresentation? 25:20 Racism: World vs. America 30:00 Homesteading vs Nomading 33:45 What's Next? 35:15 Budget Travel Tips 37:05 Places Loved That Were Surprises

What an incredible show today as I sit down (in person) and chat with legendary explorer and adventurer Erling Kagge; a man of many firsts. Back in 1990, he reached the north pole without support as part of a two-man team (they were the very first people to do that).  Then in 1992-93, he did a solo unsupported expedition to the south pole (he was the first person to ever do that).  He spent 50 days walking alone across Antarctica with no contact with anyone.  And he also climbed Mt. Everest in 1994, which made him the first person to complete the 3 Poles Challenge on foot.  Back in 2010, he did a 5-day long walk through the sewers of NY to the Atlantic Ocean.  And in 2012, he walked the entire length of LA’s sunset boulevard. We talk about his book Silence: In the Age of Noise, why silence is such an important part of our lives as humans, walking, travel of course, and a whole lot more. Tune In To Learn: 7:54 Huge Misunderstanding About Today 13:22 New Attitude For Erling Kagge 15:19 One Secret To Have

Today's interview might make you question everything all over again. My friend Blake Boles returns to the show to talk about alternative education, one of the big perks of travel, advice around making an impact on the world with your work, why making things an adventure for yourself is so important, how the “moment” of a place determines your travel experience, a great long term strategy for making things happen, and so much more. Blake is an advocate for alternative education and he has authored several books, including a new one called, “Why Are You Still Sending Your Kids To School,” which makes the case for helping kids leave school, chart their own paths, and prepare for adulthood at their own pace. You can grab the full show notes with all links discussed here!  Tune In To Learn: 14:33 Educated Facts About The Current State Of Home Schooling 17:16 Biggest Myths and Stereotypes Around Alternative Education 24:51 Future Trends Of The World And Why To Consider Alternative Education 35:13 The Real R

How do you easily capture travel memories? Speaking of capturing travel memories….that is exactly what my friend Dane Homenick’s app does.  Dale spent years living on a sailboat and has built one of the biggest travel apps out there called Journo.  You'll hear all about sailing around the world, running a lifestyle business, why gratitude is so important, money mindset, and the concept of living mini lives within your life.  He gives a bunch of tips on how you can get started with your first or next location independent business, and a whole lot more! You can grab the full show notes with all links discussed here!  Tune In To Learn: 10:54 How The #1 Travel Journal App Came About 12:48 Scratching Your Own Itch 13:47 Passion Behind Journo HQ 15:33 How To Become Smarter When Building Apps 21:40 Ways To Improve Your Money Mindset 26:55 How To Get Into Sailing 33:38 Expert App Development Advice 45:11 General Cost Of Building The Smallest App 49:47 Biggest Mistakes To Avoid When Building An App 52:28