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

In light of our current restrictions, we are doing some armchair travel today. I am so grateful to my great friend Jackie Nourse from The Budget-Minded Traveler & Traveling Jackie who has come on to talk about one of my favorite countries in the world, Argentina. Listen as we both geek out on the time we've each spent there, the places we love as we share our notes on this gorgeous place. We get into some of the places you might want to consider visiting (or living), costs of living there, what you can expect and so much more. Join us we take a deep look into the world's 8th largest country in terms of size, Argentina. Grab the full show notes with all the links here! Tune In To Learn: 08:50 How To Fall In Love With Argentina 13:05 The Essence of the Argentinian People & Language 21:45 The Must Do's Of The Northern Region + Wine  26:40 The Gateway To Patagonia + Craft Beer + Outdoor Adventures 34:30 What Are Refugio's & Those Epic Hiking Trails  39:30 Logistics & Costs For The Budget-Minded Independen

With the current shift happening in the world today I decided to switch up a few of my interviews so that I could help address the idea of working remotely and homeschooling since so many of us have been put into these new roles. I am very lucky to be able to call on my friend, Jenn Miller, who is an expert on all things remote work & homeschooling to help us navigate these new seas. Jenn has spent 10 years traveling full time with her hubby and their 4 kids all while working remotely and homeschooling and they started this adventure before being a digital nomad was a thing people sought after. We dive into all those details plus productivity, balance, travel, and how to make it all work together as seamlessly as possible so this is a show that has something for everyone. Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks which, you know, are my favorite backpacks in the world & the people over at Travel South Dakota which have the best free guide all about the beautiful state

A lot is going on in the world right now and I want to talk about how to keep your travel dreams alive during these tough times because we have to keep our spirits up and our eyes set to the amazing traveling future that we all will still have ahead of us. No medical advice here just a positive outlook and plenty of travel dreams for all of you, my friends! Things to let me know &/or ponder for yourself: How are you holding up? How are you connecting with other people? What are you doing to keep the fun in your life? Are you living in the moment more?  Do you think you have more awareness about your days? Where are the opportunities in your life right now? Are you allowing for the uncontrollable's to control you?

Do you believe travel makes you more creative? Has it brought you closer to your family and friends? Today I will be talking with Palle Bo from The Radio Vagabond and we will be talking about becoming a nomad organically, working while traveling, and how being an empty nester became the catalyst to his vagabond lifestyle. We also discuss why Palle feels like a life completely on the road has actually brought him closer to his family and friends which is not something I had really thought about but I find to be true as well. Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks which, you know, are my favorite backpacks in the world & the people over at Travel South Dakota which have the best free guide all about the beautiful state of South Dakota.  Check out the full show notes here! Tune In To Learn: 10:15 Being Home  13:25 The Tale of Palle 17:10 Bringing You Closer 20:55 Long Term Travel & Getting Ready 24:40 The Love Of Radio, Audio, & Cows 29:05 How Has Podcasting O

Have you always wanted to live abroad? Join me as we dive into why I love living abroad and what you can expect if you decide to take the leap. Today I will be talking with my friend, Botik Quest, about the top 10 reasons to love living abroad. We discuss what it's like living abroad, what we love about it, and what we have learned about the places we now call home and, even more importantly, about what we have learned about ourselves during our time abroad. I really loved recording this episode and the new perspectives that living abroad has given me.  Check out the full show notes here! Tune In To Learn: 05:15 How Did Jason & Botik Meet 10:45 Botik Quest: A Modern Day Hobo 19:50 The Problem With The Term Ex-Pat 22:40 Let The Games Begin - Number 5 36:25 Number 4: All About Perspective 48:20 Number 3: Exploring  53:45 Number 2: Mobility & New Cultures 01:14:15 Number 1: Social Systems And so much more!

Welcome back my friend, Rachel Story from Grateful Gypsies, who is an expert on teaching English online, who knows cheap nomad hotspots around the world, and has first-hand experience of why teaching English online is a fast track option to the location independent lifestyle. Today we will be talking about how teaching English gives you the ability to slow travel, the exact steps you need to get started, the best resources for companies to work for, how much you can get paid, how to handle the timezone challenges of online teaching and how you can schedule your teaching around you travel schedule. Plus so much more!    Today's episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks which, you know, are my favorite backpacks in the world & the people over at Travel South Dakota which have the best free guide all about the beautiful state of South Dakota.  Tune In To Learn: 12:25 For The Love Of Music 16:00 Origin Story & Freedom 22:50 How To Get Started Teaching English Online 27:30 Le

Welcome my friend, Kevin Cheeseman, an author who has used the power of travel to change the questions he asks himself, therefore, reshaping his choices in life. We will be discussing what those questions were, how being an African in India rocked his world, and how his decision to leave his stable job & travel has indelibly changed him for the better.  Has travel changed the questions you have asked yourself? What impact has those new perspectives and questions had on your life? Grab the full show notes with all the links discussed here! Tune In To Learn: 04:30 Kevin's Life in Ghana & After In London 12:25 Having Two Backgrounds 16:30 The Monsoon Diaries: Asking Yourself Questions 22:30 Cultural Permissions 25:05 India & Spirituality 31:25 Standing Out As An African In India 40:20 Meeting His Wife 44:15 Social Enterprise, Income & Writing 47:25 Pack Back Society 50:35 Portugal Feels Like Home 52:35 Courage Is Powerful And so much more!

Are you wanting to get out of the rat race and start seeing the world? Do you dream of location independent income so that you can live life on your terms instead of your employers?  We had an amazing time on our Big Leap live cast featuring a few of the speakers who will be at Camp Indie and I wanted to share our conversation with Caroline "Caz" Makepeace from YTravel Blog, one of the biggest travel blogs out there today. We discuss why life isn't perfect and it shouldn't be, what her first big leap was, and what is her formula for taking these big leaps throughout life. Check out the full show notes with all the links discussed here! Tune In To Learn: 03:15 Caz's Current Life 04:45 The Fist Big Leap 08:20 Formula For Leaping 13:00 Your Why & Your Fear 16:00 Embrace The Chaos 17:30 Community Is Everything 20:50 What Caz Will Be Talking About At Camp Indie And so much more!

Do you ever get stressed out or anxious while you are traveling? These situations pop up if you travel long enough and you will eventually end up in a place or event that may raise your anxiety levels. In today's show, we will be talking about the fear of flying but in fact, it is so much more than just that. You will learn how to run your brain instead of letting your brain run you in these high-stress moments, how to conquer phobias, and why self-medicating might not be the best idea. If you are not afraid of flying, no worries because this episode is jammed packed with so much more information that is applicable to everyone and you will use it time and time again. What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Are you afraid of flying? How have you dealt with that fear? Let me know in the comments below! Tune In To Learn: 03:05 Jason Is Coming Clean 06:40 Introductions 09:00 Studying Phobias 19:30 Fear Of Flying & Its Effects 28:00 Panic Attacks 30:30 Self Medicated Downside 32:15 Turbulence R

We are heading to the emerald isle Ireland in this good ole' fashioned destination episode. My guest today is Garvan Rushe who is from Ireland and will help us answer how history affects modern Ireland, how to take part in a music experience that will NEVER happen again, & how to make your time in Ireland the best you have ever had. What are you most looking forward to on your next visit to Ireland? If you have been before, what was your favorite experience? Let me know in the comments on the episode page! Tune In To Learn: 07:10 The Feeling Of Home 12:10 History Affecting Today & The Love Of Craic 20:50 Talking Politics & What Is Celtic 28:45 Studying Irish History 40:50 Culture Is In The Music 51:30 Finding Good Music In Ireland 53.55 For The Love Of Dublin 1:04:40 Must-Sees Outside Of Dublin 1:09:50 The Food Of Ireland 1:14:00 Biggest Misconceptions About Ireland 1:16:50 Favorite Historical Tale 1:22:00 Running A Tour Company And so much more! Get all the links discussed by clicking here!

I am so happy to bring on my friend and Location Indie member, Jason Robinson from The Nomad Experiment, to talk about how living life as an experiment can free you, how a small amount of money and a little time away can change your life completely, and why progress over perfection is so important in everything you do. Are you ready for the ultimate experiment? What are your biggest take-aways from this episode? Are you ready to live your life as more of an experiment? Let me know in the comments on the episode page! Tune In To Learn: 13:00 Original Mindset & Opening A New Path 24:50 Choosing Progressive Over Perfection 33:05 Life As An Experiment 39:45 Naturally Positive? 47:50 Road Tripping & Reality 53:00 Balancing Work & Travel 1:03:00 Highlights From The National Parks 1:08:15 Facing Fear & Fighting Back 1:12:00 What's Up Next (Including Dentistry) And so much more! Resources: Explore with Jason on his YouTube channel Check out Jason's website at The Nomad Experiment Follow Jason on Face

On today's show, we are talking all about sailing (queue Christopher Cross' song 'Sailing') with some of the best experts out there with over a decade of experience. We will be covering how much it costs, the best places to learn, why it's a great way to travel, the dangers and how to stay safe, and what life at sea is truly like in the day to day. If you have ever had the inclination to get out of your workaday life and explore the world via the oceans then this episode is your one-stop-shop. Let's get those sea legs ready for an adventure! Brian Trautman of SVDelos.com turned an 18-month sailing trip into 11 years of sailing with stops in 6 continents and 45 countries and is still going. Where would be the first place you would want to sail? Has this episode inspired you to look into getting your sailing license? Let me know in the comments on the episode page! You will also be able to get all the links there!

Please welcome the amazing Francis Tapon to today's show! Francis has a travel resume that inspires all of us to get out there and explore, he is the author of many renowned books, is an avid backpacker and slow travel junkie, and someone who has never owned a television, couch, bed, or spaceship (and is most disappointed about the last one). Today we are diving into Eastern Europe, the beautiful benefits of slow travel, & why connecting with locals (& not your phone) is so important to the overall experience of your time wherever you are. What hidden destinations have you been to that you think others should visit? What locations mentioned in today's episode are now on your list to visit? Let me know in the comments on the episode page!  

Are you ready for the 6th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular? Well, it's here! Today you'll hear all about celebrating Christmas in Norway: When Is It Too Early To Start Decorating Favorite Christmas Decorations Traditional Movies To Watch During Christmas Picking The Tree Traditions: Norway vs the USA Food Traditions (& Prizes) in Denmark & Norway When Does Christmas Truly Begin? And so much more! What is your favorite Christmas album? What are your Christmas debates regarding decorations? When does Christmas begin for you? Are there any traditions you heard that you want to try yourself? Let us know in the comments on the episode page! Appreciate your traditions as if you are a traveler seeing and experiencing them for the first time. Even if you are home, take a fresh look at your traditions and truly appreciate and enjoy them. Have a wonderful Holiday wherever you are!

Please welcome back my friends, Mike & Anne Howard from HoneyTrek.com, who have been full-time traveling for the last 8 years and who have perfected the art of glamping. Now I have some preconceived notions around the word glamping & that is why I wanted to do this episode to possibly redefine that term for you.  We will be diving into a bunch of road trip tips, the reality of a full-time travel lifestyle for them, and why it never feels the same when you return to a place you have visited before. What are your preconceived notions about glamping? Are you excited to give it a try or not really feeling it? Let me know in the comments on the episode page! Tune In To Learn: 6:10 How It All Started & Freedoms 13:00 Lessons From Travel 16:45 Current Challenges 20:30 Balance of Work & Life 26:50 Glamping Definition & Why It Doesn't Fit 32:20 Most Common Questions & Costs 37:05 Tips On Road Tripping 42:10 Traveling Around America vs Everywhere Else 51:50 Love For Mexico & South America 1:02:05 Top Resour

Welcome my friend Simon Mulvaney, a brilliant travel filmmaker who has taken what he is most passionate about and uses his creative inspiration to make beautiful works of art just for the love of creating. We discuss how travel and film can change you especially when put together, the importance of passion projects, why cameras create curiosity, and we even get into the gear he uses so that you can start creating as well. What do you naturally gravitate towards? How do those play into your current or future travels? Let me know in the comments below! Tune In To Learn: 9:25 How Films Can Transport You Different Places & Inspire 10:55 Film Styles & Representing Places 18:05 Why Filmmaking & How Did It Start For Simon 22:40 How The Camera Creates Curiosity 29:30 Why Travel & How Much It Costs 35:05 Why Are Stories Important 38:00 Ways To Ask Permission To Film Or Take A Photo 42:20 Digital Nomadism & Returning Home 51:10 Finding Yourself Through Travel & Passion Projects 55:15 Travel Gear & Minimalis

Today I am bringing you my list for 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. Tune In To Learn About: Petzl Tikka XP Headlamp (2:00) Victorinox Swiss Army Multi-Tool, Huntsman Pocket Knife (2:58) Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack (3:58) Parker Pen & Moleskin Notebook (4:58) Kindle Paperwhite & Leather Cover (6:15) Panasonic Ergofit Earbuds & Jaybird Vista True BlueTooth Earbuds (7:58) Sea To Summit Dry Sack (11:03) Platypus Water Bottle &  Grayl Geopress Water Purifier (12:34) Janus 100% Merino Wool Shirts & Long Underwear (15:07) prAna Stretch Zion Lightweight Pants (17:22) AeroPress Coffee & Espresso Maker (19:17) Plus travel tips And so much more! Resources: Tortuga

Please welcome back my great friend, Tim Leffel! During Tim's travels over the last year, he has added 5 NEW locations to his World's Cheapest Destinations list and we are going to dive into them all. Let's get into why they are on the list, why they are worth seeing, and why you should book a ticket asap. This is the best time of year to start booking your next year's travels so which of the locations discussed are making it to your list for 2020? Check out the full show notes here! Tune In To Learn: Tip of the week: National Parks & Which To Go To How the exchange rates play a huge part in the cheapest game Why the cheapest destinations are not always digital nomad hotspots How you can afford to travel longer Words of wisdom regarding health care on the road Finding the best food, wine, & cultural experiences The average costs for each location How to find accommodations: plan ahead vs wing it Why you should get out of the cities and into the wild And so much more! Resources: Tortuga Backpac

In this episode, Kashlee and I dive into whether Instagram is ruining travel, playing the comparison game, has social media played a big part in the over-tourism of certain places, and how minimalism can be the key to setting yourself up for a life full of travel & freedom. You'll definitely want to take a good look at your current relationship with social media and how you are using and consuming it plus how do alcohol and travel intertwine in your life and are there any changes that may be needed. Listen now to see the world of Instagram in a more honest light and why you should be putting your mental health before that "great" pic.   Grab the full show notes here!

In this episode, you’ll hear from Christopher Mitchell (from Traveling Mitch) who went "all in" on his passion project of starting a professional travel blog.  In this show, you'll discover how he did it, how he got into travel, and how his overseas experiences have shaped him.  Listen now to get some new perspectives and valuable travel tips!