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Zero To Travel Podcast
by Jason Moore
✈️ The Zero To Travel Podcast has been downloaded 14+ million times, has been featured in The NY Times, The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph, and Forbes, and is a 3x iHeartRadio Podcast Award "Best Travel Podcast" nominee. Join our incredible, travel-obsessed listening community and see what it's all about! 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 mor
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5 Techniques for Relearning to Read: Opening Up New Ideas About Yourself and the World with Ann Morgan
What happens when the way you were taught to read stops working the moment you step outside your own culture? Ann Morgan is a UK-based author, speaker, and editor best known for reading a book from every country in the world in a single year, a project she chronicled on her blog A Year of Reading...
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Top 7 Hidden Gems: Bosnia and Herzegovina (Focus on Sarajevo) with Local Experts Nermin and Kathrin Numic
With centuries of layered history and some of Europe's most uncrowded natural beauty, why isn't Bosnia and Herzegovina on more travelers' radars yet? Nermin Numic grew up in Sarajevo and spent over a decade living and working abroad in South Africa and Europe, where he met his wife Kathrin, who…
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Kayaking the Mangoky (Madagascar’s Longest River) + Balancing Career and Travel with Oscar Scafidi
What does it take to become the first person ever to complete a full source-to-sea kayaking trip down Madagascar's longest river? Oscar Scafidi is a history teacher, travel writer, and expedition leader who has lived and worked across more than 30 African countries since 2006. He has written...
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A Spontaneous Road Trip from Serbia to Vietnam + the Benefits of Unplanned Travel with Mia Kercher
Why would anyone choose to travel across two continents alone, with nothing but a cat and no real plan? Mia Kercher is a copywriter, marketing strategist, and hypnotist who traveled overland from Serbia to Vietnam as a solo female traveler. She crossed twelve countries by car, foot, bicycle, and...
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Belonging to the World: Turning Grief Into a Global Quest to Visit Every Country with Barry Hoffner
What would it take to visit every country in the world, and could a journey like that actually help you heal from unimaginable loss? Following the sudden loss of his wife Jackie in Botswana in 2017, Barry Hoffner set out to visit every country in the world, a journey that became the basis for his...
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Exploring Namibia: The Ultimate Road Trip, Uncrowded Safaris, and a Slower Pace of Life with Tuta Nangolo
What makes Namibia feel less like a destination and more like an escape from everywhere else? Tuta Nangolo is the founder of Kamatjona, a coliving space and safari company based in Windhoek, Namibia. Founded in 2020, Kamatjona blends long-stay coliving for digital nomads with community-driven,...
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Unplugged Travel, Trekking Nepal, and Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone with Tony Fletcher
What happens when you plan a trip with one goal: to disappear from your phone, your inbox, and the news for as long as you can stand it? Tony Fletcher is a British music journalist and the author of seven books, including the bestselling Keith Moon biography Moon and the definitive R.E.M.…
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How to Be Norwegian (Cultural Concepts Worth Stealing) with Lorelou Desjardins
Why does a tiny Nordic nation with just 5.5 million people feel impossible to summarize in a single sentence? Lorelou Desjardins has been writing about Norwegian culture since 2013 at her blog and publishing house, A Frog in the Fjord. She has published six books in Norway and internationally,...
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Manifesting Your Ideal Lifestyle (Practical Tools and No BS) with Heath Armstrong
What would it look like to build a life that reflects exactly who you are and where you want to go? Heath Armstrong is an entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Rage Create, a company known for its unconventional affirmation and oracle card decks that have raised over $200,000 through...
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Top 7 Uganda Hidden Gems with Lynett Nakamanya
What if one of Africa's most diverse and rewarding destinations has been hiding in plain sight — and most travelers only ever see a fraction of what it has to offer? Lynett Nakamanya is a tourism professional and Kampala native who has worked across the East African travel industry for over a...
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Reconnecting to Nature with Adventure, Purpose, Fun, and Travelers’ Curiosity with Alastair Humphreys
What if the travel mindset you bring to far-off places is exactly what's needed right where you live? Alastair Humphreys is a British adventurer, bestselling author, and speaker named National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. He spent four years cycling 46,000 miles around the world and has…
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Adventure Filmmaking for YouTube, the Art of Storytelling, and Life on the Road with Molly McDonald
Molly McDonald is a London-based YouTube producer and founder of Blue Door Productions, a YouTube-first content agency that brings broadcast-level production to digital storytelling. She studied journalism at Boston University and later earned a master's in Irish studies from NYU before building...
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Y We Travel Podcast: To Meet The Neighbours (Bonus Episode!)
This week, I'm sharing a bonus episode from a brand new podcast called Y We Travel, co-hosted by my friend Eric Weiner, who has joined me on the show a few times over the years. Eric is a New York Times bestselling author and former foreign correspondent, and his co-host Erica Vella is an...
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7 Travel Tech Trends Worth Knowing in 2026 + 3 Emerging Hot Spots to Spend Quality Time with Matt Gray
Matt Gray is the founder and CEO of Pangea, a free social travel app built to help people coordinate travel plans, share recommendations, and connect with their network around the world. After a decade in product development and corporate M&A at a global fintech company, he left the corporate…
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How to Live an Unconventional Life of Adventure and Purpose by Becoming “Dirtbag Rich” with Blake Boles
What would it mean to stop measuring your life by the conventional yardstick and start building one that actually fits? Blake Boles is a writer, experiential educator, and the founder of Unschool Adventures, a travel company for self-directed teenagers, which he has run since 2008. He is the…
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Uruguay: Top 7 Hidden Gems (That Most People Miss) + Testing the Remote Work Lifestyle with Lucia Krygier
Ever considered traveling to or working from Uruguay? Lucia Krygier is a Uruguayan entrepreneur and innovation consultant based in Montevideo. In early 2025, she spent two months working remotely from Cape Town, South Africa, an experience she describes as a turning point in her life. That trip…
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How to Transition to a “Normal Life” After Travel with Tom Turcich (10th Person to Walk Around the World)
What do you do when the adventure ends? Tom Turcich is a motivational speaker, author, and the tenth person in history to walk around the world. Over seven years, he and his dog, Savannah, covered 28,000 miles across 38 countries and six continents, completing the journey in 2022. He is the…
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Give Yourself Permission to Choose Differently: Jason Moore on the My Most Authentic Life Podcast
What does it actually take to give yourself permission to live unconventionally, and what's really standing in the way? I had the opportunity to be a guest on the My Most Authentic Life podcast with Fede Vargas, a conversation we recorded live on the rooftop at Podcast Movement Evolutions during...
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Turn Travel Into A Lifestyle With Goats On The Road
What would it take for you to actually turn travel into a lifestyle, not just a vacation? Nick Wharton and Dariece Swift are the Canadian couple behind Goats On The Road, one of the longest-running travel and lifestyle blogs online. Since leaving Canada in 2008, they have lived and traveled...
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Top 7 Hidden Gems in Oslo, Norway with Curtis Rojak of Viking Biking
Oslo doesn't hit you the way other European capitals do. There's no single monument everyone leaves talking about, and yet people consistently walk away from this city with a feeling they can't quite explain. Curtis Rojak is an American expat who has lived in Europe for over 25 years and holds…
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Remote Roundup: Egypt Solo Travel, Building Intentional Seasons, Managing Daily Travel Stress, Creative Remote Work Workarounds (May 2026)
From destinations that challenge your assumptions to the routines and mindsets that make this lifestyle actually sustainable, join Caitlin and Janessa as they unpack what's been on their minds this month. Remote Roundup is a monthly series hosted by Zero To Travel's associate producer, Caitlin...
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Authentic Brazil: Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventure Travel with Gift of Go
What if the part of Brazil most worth exploring is the one almost nobody talks about? Eddie Lott is a Dallas-born expedition leader who has spent nearly two decades studying Brazilian history, geography, and culture. He rediscovered the Serra do Espinhaco in 2018 and has been documenting its…
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The Goodness Game: 5 Rules to Pay It Forward with Small Acts of Kindness with Bryan Driscoll
What if one small act of kindness could completely change someone’s life trajectory? Bryan Driscoll is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and the author of The Goodness Game. He built a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio while running a marketing company, and he’s now focused on…
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10 Years & 40+ Countries: How to Travel Well as a Couple with Gabi and Shanna of 27 Travels
What does it actually take to travel well with a partner, and what are the hidden layers of that experience when you're also navigating the world as a queer couple? Gabi and Shanna Meit-Sciara are a Brooklyn-based couple and the creators of 27 Travels, a platform launched in 2016 to document…
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How to Plan Your Dream “Bucket List” Trip in 2026 + the Power of Travel to Transform with Kelly Tolliday
What if the key to planning your dream trip isn't choosing the right destination, but first figuring out what you actually need right now in your life? Kelly Tolliday is the founder of Transform With Travel, a professional travel advisor and wellness travel expert with over a decade of industry...
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Overland Travel in West Africa Across 7 Countries (Part 2) with Gunnar Garfors & Jacqui Kunz
What would you do if your bus driver bought six Coca-Colas at the border, cost you your exit stamp, and forced you to sleep outside in malaria country between two countries? Co-hosts Gunnar Garfors and Jacqui Kunz are back to share part two of their overland travel adventure through West Africa,...
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How to Connect with Cultures Around the World with Dr. Kristina Wachter
What if the secret to a truly meaningful travel experience starts not when you land, but long before you ever pack a bag? Dr. Kristina Wachter is an award-winning professor, bestselling author, and CEO of Cross-Culture Connections. With over 25 years of experience in cross-cultural communication...
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The Journey Beyond Country Counting and Unexpected Kenya with Sarika Bansal
What are you really looking for when you travel? Sarika Bansal is a travel writer, editor, and former editorial director of Afar magazine. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Guardian, and Vice, and she focuses on ethical storytelling, global perspectives, and the deeper impact of...
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Transition to Travel: From Burnout to a Year Around the World with Sofia and Teague
If you need some inspiration to make those travel dreams a reality, look no further! We're resharing some of our Transition to Travel episodes this month to help kickstart your plans in 2026. In this series, we interview a guest both before and after their travels (or during if it's long-term)…
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How to Start Thru Hiking and Do Hard Things Before You Feel Ready with Lauren Roerick
Have you ever felt the pull to do something BIG, but weren’t sure if you were “that kind of person?” What if the bravest thing you could do is take the first step before you feel ready? Lauren Roerick is a long-distance hiker who has traveled more than 12,000 kilometers on foot across countries…
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Transition To Travel: From Big Salary to Frugal Travel Life with Becca Hall
Do you have dreams of long-term travel? What are you willing to "give up" in pursuit of it? If you need some inspiration to make those travel dreams a reality, look no further! We're resharing some of our Transition to Travel episodes this month to help kickstart your plans in 2026. In this…
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Connecting with Strangers in 21 Countries as an Introvert, Battling the Loneliness Epidemic, Building Community at Home with Adam Schluter
What happens when talking to strangers while traveling becomes the thing that helps you feel less alone? Adam Schluter is an award-winning, National Geographic published photographer and writer, and the founder of Hello From A Stranger, a project built around spontaneous travel, portraits, and...
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Transition to Travel: A Midlife Career Break to Travel the World with Lance Wright
Dreaming of quitting your job and becoming a digital nomad? Planning a career break to travel the world? If you need some inspiration to make those travel dreams a reality, look no further! We're resharing some of our Transition to Travel episodes this month to help kickstart your plans in 2026.…
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Overland Travel in West Africa Across 7 Countries (Part 1) with Gunnar Garfors & Jacqui Kunz
What happens when you try overland travel in West Africa across seven countries using only local transport? Gunnar Garfors is a Norwegian traveler, journalist, and author who became the first person to visit every country in the world twice. He is known for seeking out unusual routes and...
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Remote Roundup: Solo Travel Hot Takes, Nomad Budgeting, Rookie Mistakes, Cape Town & Mexico City (March 2026)
Join Caitlin and Janessa in this Remote Roundup as they catch you up on where they’ve been lately, the travel mistakes they’re learning the hard way, and the systems that keep long-term travel from turning into financial and emotional whiplash. Remote Roundup is a monthly series hosted by Zero To...
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Planning a Mini-Retirement, Why 2+ Years of Travel Lead to an (Amicable) Divorce, Hidden Gem Destinations for Adventure Seekers with Helen Lin
How would your life change if you decided to take a mini-retirement to travel the world, instead of waiting? After saving for two years, Helen Lin and her former husband, Tim, put their life into storage, rented out their home, and quit their 9–5 jobs to take off on a mini-retirement traveling...
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Travel Is Your Birthright: Breaking Free from “Too Broke to Travel”, Travel Hacking (Without Credit Cards), and Solo Travel in 90+ Countries with Shakeemah Smith
Shakeemah Smith, aka The Passport Abuser, is a solo traveler who has visited 92 countries and helped more than 12,000 people ace their first solo trip. A former social worker from East Orange, New Jersey, she built her platform, Travel Like a Bawse, to teach practical strategies for traveling…
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Beyond the Mona Lisa: Exploring the Louvre Museum + How to Visit Without the Overwhelm with Elaine Sciolino
How do you experience the Louvre Museum in a way that actually feels enjoyable, not stressful? And what makes this museum so much more than the Mona Lisa? Elaine Sciolino is a veteran journalist and author, former Paris bureau chief for The New York Times, and the writer of several books about...
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Top 7 Hidden Gems of Ljubljana, Slovenia + Moving Abroad After a One-Week Trip with Sharon Kaufman
What are the best hidden gems and local experiences in Ljubljana, Slovenia, that some travelers completely miss? Sharon Kaufman is a licensed local guide in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and founder of MyLjubljanaTour.com. Originally from Israel, she moved to Slovenia with her family on what was meant to…
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Unlikely Explorer: Overcoming Doubts and Divorce, Documenting the Human-Elephant Conflict In India, and Holding Two Truths with Kim Frank
Kim Frank is an award‑winning writer, multimedia storyteller, and explorer whose work has appeared in The Explorers Journal, Sidetracked, and Earth Island Journal. She is a Fellow of The Explorers Club and the Royal Geographical Society. Kim’s latest book, Elephants in the Hourglass: A Journey of...
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Curiosity As Your Travel Guide + Exploring Overlooked Destinations with John McKenzie
What happens when you let curiosity guide your travel experiences? John McKenzie is a long-time traveler and curious explorer who shares stories and insights from off-the-beaten-track destinations around the world. Through his content and curated CuriosiTrips, he aims to expand others’ sense of...
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Queer Travel in the United States: Unexpected Small Towns and the Importance of Inclusive Spaces with Chase Vondran
What does queer travel in the US look like beyond the big cities? And what can all travelers learn from the LGBTQ+ travel experience? Chase Vondran is a full-time travel creator and writer based in Chicago who helps transgender and gender-diverse travelers explore safely while advocating for...
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Choosing a One-Way Ticket Over a Master’s Degree + Lessons From 6 Years of Evolving Travel with Dianni Hall
What does it look like when travel becomes more than just a trip, but a lifelong evolution of identity, choices, and community? Dianni Hall is a queer, second-generation Latina, solo budget backpacker, podcaster, and podcast producer. She’s the host of While She’s Away, a podcast highlighting...
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7 Must-Visit Destinations for 2026 (Get There Before the Crowds Arrive!) with Lyn Hughes
What are the top travel destinations for 2026 that need to be on your radar? Lyn Hughes is the founding editor of Wanderlust Magazine and a leading voice in adventure and cultural travel journalism. She’s spent decades curating destination guides, championing responsible travel, and sharing…
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What's Coming in 2026 on Zero To Travel
Tune in for a quick update on what's to come on the Zero To Travel podcast in 2026! Happy New Year, my friend. Resources: Sign up for our FREE newsletter Thanks To Our Sponsors Holafly - Get 10% off your annual Holafly eSIM with code “ZEROTOTRAVEL” Planet Visionaries - Listen to the podcast on...
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5th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular
My wife, Anne-Dorthe, and I are together on the pod to share all about Christmas traditions in Norway and the United States. You'll hear what it's like to taste Julebrus for the first time, see who will win the theoretical battle between Santa Claus and Julenisse, discover the three main...
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Remote Roundup: New Year Reflection + Planning Alternatives, the “New Place, New Me” Trap, 2025 Travel Superlatives (December 2025)
Looking for more creative and fun ways to reflect on your year and plan for the next one? Join Caitlin and Janessa in this year-end Remote Roundup to explore personal reflections, unexpected lessons, goal-setting alternatives, and favorite travel moments from 2025. Remote Roundup is a monthly...
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One Year in Norway: Teaching, Traveling, and Finding Perspective with Don Jenkins
What happens when you step out of your life for a year to live, work, and connect in a completely different culture? Don Jenkins is a 27-year high-school teacher from Washington state who spent a full academic year in Norway through the Fulbright Roving Scholar Program. Based in Oslo but…
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11 European Dishes You Must Try Before You Die (Plus Movie Pairings) with Kenny Dunn
Which European dish is so good you’d plan a trip around it? Kenny Dunn is the founder of Eating Europe, a food tour company that has guided over 400,000 travelers to the best local eats in 17 of Europe’s greatest cities since 2011. In this episode, Kenny shares 11 European dishes you must try...
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Remote Roundup: Bangkok & Oaxaca, Remote Career Trends, Missing Out at Home, Practical Holiday Gift Guide (November 2025)
How do you choose where to live, what to do, and when to go home when your life is fully remote? Remote Roundup is a monthly series hosted by Zero To Travel’s associate producer, Caitlin Sunderland, and partnerships manager, Janessa Klatt. Explore what's new in remote work and travel, including...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
✈️ The Zero To Travel Podcast has been downloaded 14+ million times, has been featured in The NY Times, The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph, and Forbes, and is a 3x iHeartRadio Podcast Award "Best Travel Podcast" nominee. Join our incredible, travel-obsessed listening community and see what it's all about!
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 mor
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✈️ The Zero To Travel Podcast has been downloaded 14+ million times, has been featured in The NY Times, The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph, and Forbes, and is a 3x iHeartRadio Podcast Award "Best Travel Podcast" nominee. Join our incredible, travel-obsessed listening community and...
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